MAV Factor

If I've learned one thing while being a parent these last 8 years it's been this, parenting has a way of humbling you like nothing else will. I've learned this lesson over and over and I'm sure I will continue to learn it over and over.

On Monday Ryan was still in his underwear. I figured I was TIRED and he wasn't progressing so I gave him one last chance. I gave him a bath in the morning and then I asked him if he wanted to wear a diaper or underwear. He said he wanted to wear underwear so I told him that if he wore underwear he would have to keep it dry. I just went on with my day and gave him space and just waited to see what he would do. A few hours went by and he had an accident and he didn't try to tell me or go to the bathroom so I cleaned him up and put his diaper back on. That was bitter sweet. I was super tired and relieved to not have to worry about it anymore but also a little frustrated that all my hard work was for naught. Ha.

All the kids had a dental appointment on Wednesday and they were all mostly fine except for Gabby who had 8 cavities! Proud parenting moment. Ha. Ok we do not floss any of the kids' teeth, that's the devil, but poor Gabby was the only one who had problems from it. Of course the rest of the week I've been flossing all the kids' teeth (except for Ryan, he's a beast). I hope I can keep it up but I'm not too sure how long it will last. Corbin managed to somehow break off a piece of his tooth so he had to get a silver cap over that tooth. Piper was great. Ryan was good.

On Thursday I got my hair cut and I had book club so that was a good day. I have been debating about cutting my hair for a long time. I've scheduled and canceled at least 2 appointments in the past. I finally followed through. My hair girl was waiting for me to cancel and so was I. Ha. But I followed through. I'm not too sure about it yet but I'm not missing my long hair yet either. It was really weird washing my hair today.

On Friday we went to MAV Factor which is Mountain View High School's American Idol contest. My niece Brynn tried out along with 87 other students and she made the top 10. She was super nervous. She did so good! I can't imagine singing in front of that many people. I WOULD DIE! Brynn is a lot more talented than I am so that helps. The students competing were AMAZING! Seriously I think everyone in the audience was blown away. They did a really good job making it seem like American Idol. Jason Gray from Studio C hosted (he went to Mountain View) and they had 3 legit judges. It was really fun. I got a sitter and Scott and I went along with several other members of my family. Braden also accompanied one of the contestants on the cello. It was a fun night. Afterwards Scott and I went to The Village and got some pie shakes and some breakfast. Their pie shakes are so good and I've only ever gone with friends so it was fun to take Scott there. It was a great night out!

Piper didn't want to go to primary today because she said she was scared of her teacher. I asked her if her teacher was mean to her or made her uncomfortable in any way. She said no, that she just didn't like her voice. Ha. Well I'm glad it was a superficial concern. This particular teacher was gone today and Piper said, "Mr. Scary wasn't there today." Haha! (She's a girl by the way).

Twister!

Gabby's drawing.

Another Gabby drawing. 

Corbin flying his drone with Curious George. He has homework with Curious George. He has to go on adventures with him and write about it.

The drone landed in Piper's hair and got it in 3 ridiculous knots that we could not get out. We had to cut them out. Sad day. We should have taken the picture when her hair was dry. It was easier to see just how badly her hair was tangled.

Talented Brynn performing. 

Before

After. I was shocked by my crow's feet in these pictures. I'm getting old! Plus the last couple of years have been pretty stressful. I think I've aged a good 10 years. Ha.