#21 The dreaded shopping day. The previous days had been going so well. Of course we had the usual shake up with little brother but things seemed to be calm and mild. It started with underwear...I refused to let her get bikinis so we compromised on hipsters. I guess briefs are too old school. Then it was backpack time. I had already made it clear I would not be spending an arm and a leg for a backpack, especially since she had one that was still in good working condition. Once that was settled we went to work on finding jeans and pants. Of course none of my suggestions worked. So I backed off and let her do some trial and error in the dressing room. Once I got her to recognize her size and try on clothes accordingly things went a little better. I think I'm going to start paying my sister to come and do this every summer because I don't think my blood pressure can handle it!
My 4 year old is trying to tell me all about Heroica and how it all works and how he "needs" this and that for his Legoworld.
#22 We went to the beach, without my husband. Met up with some people from church [daughter is 11 and son is 6] for a playdate. Went well, the girls boogie boarding and the boys playing in the sand. There was another 6 year old boy there as well and he liked the water and my son took to following after everything he did. Soon he was in the water, splashing and jumping the waves. It was all good until the lifeguards ordered everyone out of the water due to a confirmed 12-14 ft shark sighting. We left and spent some time in the pool. Made little man take a quick nap before soccer practice. He did very well and is getting better and better. Too hot to cook so we did pizza and enjoyed some horsing around and pillow fighting.
I knew it was too good to last...at least that was what I thought initially...asked my daughter what our agenda was for tomorrow. [She still needs tennis shoes, pants and a few tops] I asked her if she had enough pants/jeans...she didn't give me a "real" answer so I went in her room and started looking. Well come to learn she has more the 12+ tops so she should be okay but for some reason feels like she needs more. I explained that if she has perfectly good clothes in her closet there is no need for me to buy more. She continued to be moody and fuss at her brother wanting to kick him out and I told her no and let him stay. I recommended she chill out and I adjusted her list for shopping.
Later she comes in my room, while I was doing my homework, to ask me about veins in her eyes. She has been upset because she is worried that the veins will reach her eyes. I explained her eyes are red and that from all salt and chlorine we were exposed to today her eyes are just tired and need to rest. She seemed to relax and we'll see how things progress. I am so glad I didn't yell and scream but I must make sure to watch and recognize when the problem is not the problem and be ready to help and provide comfort.
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