CHP Academy Days 31-36/187

Hello everyone!
It has been awhile since I have written.  The last week has been a whirlwind of activity!  There was visiting Brian on Wednesday. My birthday on Thursday.  A's birthday, which involved three different parties.  The first was her mini party in her classroom. Then there was the tea party in our local tea shop. Then her actual party with presents, cake and ice cream.  All three girls spent the night at Brian's parent's house on Saturday night, so A said she was having a slumber party.  It was so nice to have a night without the girls.  I love them, but sometimes Mommy needs a break.  (It was so quiet!)  On Sunday, Brian got up and made breakfast.  After church, we just stayed home.  Sunday evenings we have been having movie night.  The girls pick a movie, lay out blankets, and eat their dinners in the living room.  When it is time for Brian to leave we pause the movie, say our good-byes, and then stand in the door waving until we can't see him anymore.  Then they run upstairs, change into their PJs, brush their teeth, and then we continue with the movie.  It helps them not focus on Daddy leaving.  Which, in return, makes it easier for Brian to leave.  This week Brian had a hard time leaving.

Today was a good day.  The girls, overall, were very well behaved!  Last week they were not behaved.  They continuously were fighting, whining, hitting, screaming, and crying.  Not to mention they were hard of hearing.  Every morning H refused to move faster then a snail.  They drove me CRAZY! I was not able to get anything done.  Today was good!  H was actually the first one dressed!  There was no tantrums. I was able to get things done.  So I am much happier today then I was last week!

Brian said his day was nothing special.  PT in the morning then classes the rest of the day.  I am sure there was a lot of yelling and being called names, but that is nothing new.  Another cadet quit, but Brian wasn't sure if he ever came back from the weekend. 

Tomorrow I am going to a MOPS group.  It is my first time so I am a little nervous, but I will have my BFF with me.  I think it should be fun! Plus, free child care!  :) 

Blessings,
~Cara