Transitions

Boys on the play set with nerf guns.  At one point, I think there were around 10 boys in the backyard!

Play doh on a rainy day while his brothers are at school

John's most recent trail run on the Superior Hiking trail.

It has been a week of transition for us.  It hasn't been an easy week, but I suppose transitions are never really easy.  Luke, Liam, and Aiden began school last week so we are slowly getting back into the routine of homework, going to bed earlier, and getting up earlier for school.

Finn has probably had the hardest time with his brothers being gone.  He really enjoys having them here.  While he is beginning to adapt to this new routine, he had a hard time last week.  We are planning some play dates with his buddies, running errands, and getting out to do things on a regular basis so as the week went on, it got a little easier for him.

The weather is still really nice in Minnesota so everyday after school, we have a circus going on over here.  There are several neighborhood kids that the boys love to play with.  The doorbell starts ringing about 10 minutes after the boys get home from school and then they are outside burning off energy with their friends until its time to break for dinner.

In other news, John ran Moose Mountain marathon again over the weekend.  This marathon is known for being rugged, remote, and relentless.  It is run along Lake Superior and has changes of 11,000 feet in elevation.  John ran and finished the race for the second time this year and was very happy with his time.  Quite an accomplishment, Congratulations John!!