I had been inviting Aunt Myra over lots and lots. I know how painful being a middle Mom is and

just wanted to keep inviting her. Knowing kids are safe and loved goes a long way but missing

them is painful. I knew when she was ready to see baby in his new space she’d come. This little guy was SO happy to see her! And we enjoyed getting to know her more. He was tucked out after playing hard and having an exiting visit. I let Myra know she could take all the time she needed. Loss is hard to process. As is guilt. Both are prevalent emotions for Middle Moms. Emotions I know far too well. We hope to see lots more of her and her kiddos when she’s ready.

At the end of their money unit the first graders get to do a Mini Market where they got to run their own business and buy and sale. They earned “money” over the school quarter to spend on market day. Each child made their own business plan/name and store poster. Regan chose to make paper air planes to sale and he bought LOTS of goodies from other children Jon was his parent helper. I did Kaylee’s while wrangling Ronon so I tagged him in for Regan’s year. Regan worked hard on the project and has a much greater understanding of cost/value of things we buy.

His starting money and money box. He had a blast and learned lots. Jon said is was SO loud. Glad I missed that part.

We ventured out to the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant. It was a school night. The kids started off tired and ended CRABBY. Jon was tired. I think I’m the only one that was actually excited to be there.

All in all it was wonderful as always and we all want to go back. Even the crabby of us.