Saturday Overtime

On Saturday morning I had time with Maryn since Kallie spent the night with GiGi. I had to put in for overtime because financially it was a necessity. When I got the call to go in and knowing I would work the whole 24 hours Maryn, you started crying a sniffy sad cry. You said, "I only get to see Mommy and I never get to see you. I wish you'd get fired! Or retire."

My heart and stomach sank and you brought tears to my eyes. I was already trying to find a way to not put in but this confirmed that I made a mistake and needed to be home. 

I went into work and around 6:00 someone came back and I would go to another station for the night. When the Chief called I asked if I could just go home and he said sure. So I took off and made it home just before bedtime stories. I love you girls so much and hate being away. I will continue to struggle with work, time home and paying the bills.

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Since we missed the Daddy Daughter Dance due to work, we went out for dinner and dessert tonight. Since I'm teaching a class all week I'll be driving this battalion chief's "car" for a bit. You girls enjoyed the lights and sirens at our house.

Night time snuggle selfies by Maryn

While I'm Here

Today I bumped into a band I had never of before. It was Strumbellas playing Spirit.

One line was really powerful to me...

"I don't want a never-ending life

I just want to be alive

While I'm here"

Kallie, sometimes you forget to have fun because you are so worried about things. I can't say they are small things because in your head they are huge. I hope I can help you to learn to enjoy life and let loose sometime. We are both reserved and would rather sit on the sidelines than gain attention, but that can also cause you to miss a little happiness in life.

https://m.youtube.com/user/vandermeer500

Brushy Creek

Walnut Creek Ride

Today I took y'all to Walnut Creek Park for your first real single track bike ride. You both did excellent and I was very proud. 

Kallie, you are were very cautious and didn't want to get lost. I hope I can teach you to let loose a little bit and get lost a bit sometimes. You never know whatnot will find!

Happy Valentine's Day!

DJ to the fire station

Maryn, 

Today we met DJ, his family, your teacher, and his aid for a tour of the fire station. DJ spends a lot of time at Dell Children's hospital behind the station so we wanted to bring him by to get to know everyone. Hopefully he will stop by on a regular basis and we can drive him to his treatment in the fire truck soon.

Waiting for DJ with James Garee

Cooking

Your Mom came up with an idea that each of you cook a meal every week. Tonight was Kallie's night and she chose pasta, broccoli/cauliflower (not in a microwave bag) and kale chips. The rule is that the other girl is not allowed in the kitchen. This gives us a chance to spend time with each of you.

Mom was out for both meals this week. Tonight turned into a dance party.

Monster Jam

Great Wolf Lodge 2016

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