Reviewing the Blog

The fam is watching some of the old videos and pictures on the Knudegaard Kronicles. Fun times.

Bad Mom Day

Feeling guilty. No one ever tells you the guilt you will feel daily being a parent. Went to the park today and forgot to bring water for them. Well, I didn't forget but we were running late and it was cooler when we got there. It suddenly turned very hot and the kids immediately became parched. Seeing other good mother's with their water bottles, my kids became a dehydrated mess and cried because they were so thirsty. Guilt roared in like an ocean.
Went to buy Kobe's school shoes and saw fall jackets on sale. Bought one for Kobe, Karis and Kyrie. Kian has a new coat that was bought for him for school already so I didn't let him get one. Again, the sad look on his face crushed me.
After a frustrating conversation on the phone, I was short fused and hurried them off to bed.
I've often wanted to go back to the beginning of motherhood and start over with the knowledge I have now. God grant me the serenity...
I can only move forward and pray that God has covered them with His grace...and a little for me too.

Extended Playdate

Trond and I had an unplanned date and it was all due to our friend Heidi! She watched the kids for three hours! What a huge blessing! What a great way to start the week. ; )

Playdate

Another fun playdate ensued as the kids played tigers, warriors, and the favorite-chalk drawings!

The best part? They get to do it all again tomorrow for another playdate!!

Riding Two-Wheels

After just a couple tries, Kian was well on his way to getting rid of his training wheels. He practiced at a friend's house and then later in the evening became a pro. Now, he can keep up with his big brother and pedal as fast as he can!! Go Kian!

Four Wheelin'

During a recent playdate, I was distracted with my chatting to my friend and did not see my two darling daughters climb onto the kid's four wheeler! To my surprise, they seemed like pros as they drove around the driveway with infectious giggles and smiles as wide as an ocean. What delight to my heart to see them fun and fancy free without a care in the world...just as childhood should be.

Family Fun Day

Today was family Fun Day at church. It's kind of the last "hurrah" of summer which can be happy or sad depending on your favorite season. I prefer Fall myself and am looking forward to the season of apples, pumpkins, cool, crisp air and colorful leaves. But alas, I digress.


Family Fun Day was a splendid example of all that is fun for children. Hotdogs and corn on the cob for lunch, games, prizes, cotton candy, popcorn and slushies following after. The weather was just as summer wants us to remember it- hot and sunny!


Fun was had by all and we were even treated to a performance by the Durocher family. I felt as though it was a giant family gathering! To top off the day, Kyrie's name was chosen for two prizes and Karis won the Grand Prize of a new girl's bike!


She was beaming from ear to ear so much that her cheeks got sore! It will be another day to put in our memory bank until next year. As for now, I am starting to dream of pumpkin pie. ; )

A Summer Swim

A warm Saturday afternoon - it was time for the kids to cool down. After a wild morning where the younger crowd were infected with a severe case of cabin fever, being outside in the August sun sounded like a real treat. Likely other families would have the same idea, so picking a non-overpopulated beach could be a challenge. Pokegama Golf Beach. Hardly a soul except for us. The kidlets had loads of fun bopping in and out of the water in their swim-wings, floaters and rings. Along the way the boys picked up a new hobby treasure hunting for lost golfballs. They discovered quite a few they could add to their collection. The girls enjoyed the sandy beach, and Kyrie would stuff the golf balls into her swim-wear to boost the size of her front torso. We didn't think this was a toddler phenomenon, but maybe we're not quite with it.

Fair 2010

Friday the fam visited the annual Itasca County Fair. The threat of rain loomed, so it seemed like most locals stayed away for the time being. We took a major risk, not because of the weather - we did not bring a stroller for Kyrie. It worked - she was content walking. Vendors were lined up in their booths offering samples and smiles, and most wanting to strike up a conversation. The kids enjoyed cotton candy, minidinuts and the occasional fry, dodging overeager carnies pushing overpriced games. As always thepetting zoo left the biggest impression with geese, chicks, bunnies, highlanders, alpacas, kittens and $1200 miniature bulldogs. We glanced over the crafts and art, greeted a few political candidates before heading back with tummies and minds filled with that sweet fair experience.

Mother's Day Breakfast

Happy Mother's Day! Mommy was woken up this morning with breakfast in bed. The kids were happy to bring a smile to their mother's face and a joy to her heart. They all promised to be on their best behavior the rest of the day.

The Dentist

Kobe and Kian went to the dentist for the first time. They were a little nervous, but both were brave boys and came through with flying colors!

PLAY-dough!

The kids have fun with a buffet of play-doh, and Kyrie watches from afar...

Jungle-Trond, The Sequel

The fun continues...

Jungle-Trond

Daddy is the amusement of the under-five crowd. Being used as a riding horse to trampoline to gym-matte. He has everything needed to entertain the youngens - at least for a few minutes...

Yum!

We visited the grandparents today, and as usual Grandma and Grandpa treated all the grandkids with grand dessert. Naturally it is enjoyed to the fullest, and Karis got her face messy with the yummy dessert! Good eats!

Cousin Fun

The kids were able to spend the greater portion of the day in the company of their cousins Cole and Kallan at Grandma and Grandpa's today. Not a dull moment for anyone, seems like all will be sleeping soundly tonight...

Picking Up the Pieces

After supper, Grandma is picking up the floor from all the kids eating.

When the Band Goes Marchin' In

There is nothing more captivating than a band of teens marching by...

Happy Dance

The three oldest are exited to see the Grand Rapids High School Marching Band, and are doing a happy dance...

Getting Along

It's nice when the kids are all playing nicely together as one big happy bunch of siblings. Joyful!