Spring Break Starts

This time last year, our school district dismissed to spring break and NEVER went back! Today was a little odd to think about that. 

The district does early release on the Friday before break. Ashton has been pretty sad as some of her classmates talk about their spring break travel plans. Thankfully, I came up with some fun ideas for us. Joseph's turnaround got pushed back AGAIN to March 22-24ish. We were hoping it'd be done mid-week next week but nope. So it's me and the kiddos for the week.

This morning, Gemma, Lydia and I did our weekly grocery shopping and then headed to a park for a playgroup from church. It was much needed. Then we grabbed Tanner from preschool and hurried home. A friend has been picking up Ashton from school during the turnaround so she grabbed Ashton and brought her two boys over to play for the afternoon. It was a great start. Tanner loves playing with the older boy as they both are competitive and play sports.

After they left, we regrouped and I surprised the kids with dinner at a local park. Joseph met us there on his way home from work. Tanner's highlight of the park was some teenage boys playing basketball. I could tell Tanner desperately wanted to play, but he would not be able to shoot the ball high enough. He kindly asked the boys if he could grab any basketballs that went into the grassy areas. They said yes, and Tanner was very committed to every single basketball. His face showed it all. He was very proud. On the way home, he asked if that was thoughtful of him to help. Such a sweet boy.

Overall, I think our kick-off to spring break went alright. Just a whole week to go.