Friday the O'Hara kids came to stay for the weekend! Bill stopped on his way home from work and and brought everyone home (except Alyona, who had basketball pictures--Sean & Tracey brought her after supper). We had pizza for supper, and then an evening full of Wii. The kids did really well sharing, and taking turns. Sean & Tracey stayed to visit with us for a few hours, and then they headed out, and we rounded everyone up for bed. We put three in the living room, two in Kristins' room and two in Ryan's room. Ironically, the three in the livingroom were the first asleep! Declan had the giggles, and Kristin & Alexis were just enjoying visiting and having some "girl time". At 12:30 I finally went in & told Declan unless he could shut off the giggle box, he would have to sleep with the girls downstairs. It became silent very quickly!! I am glad that he & Ryan have such a good time when they are together.
The kids got up around 7:30-8:00, and someone quietly shut our door (how sweet). Alyona & Ryan helped the younger ones get their own breakfast, and we enjoyed sleeping in (or laying in bed quietly!) until almost 9. It is so nice to have the older ones to help the younger ones.
We had a great morning and afternoon....some playing house, some playing a Nancy Drew game, some playing Wii, some enjoying music, and overall, everyone got along great trading where they were, and who they were playing with. For having seven kids in the house, it was pretty quiet!! At one point, everyone was either in the basement playing or outside. Bill & I even got a short nap!!
We had supper, and then everyone watched a movie. After the movie, it was shower time...thank heavens for the tankless hot water heater!! We had some girls that were singing, enjoying their shower, so much, I had to peek in on them, and tell them the'd probably been through 800 gallons of water (OK a stretch, and I'm glad they were having fun, and are squeeky clean!).
We had supper, and then everyone watched a movie. After the movie, it was shower time...thank heavens for the tankless hot water heater!! We had some girls that were singing, enjoying their shower, so much, I had to peek in on them, and tell them the'd probably been through 800 gallons of water (OK a stretch, and I'm glad they were having fun, and are squeeky clean!).
Alyona came into our bedroom for some help with homework, and she, Bill & I worked on a fun story with her. She did really well...and we helped her work through her "modifications" to her story. The gang all made candy necklaces, and had a blast doing it! Of course, it's always fun to eat what you make!
Everyone headed to bed by 10...and once again, the downstairs was fast asleep. The girls upstairs were next and the boys...were still awake at 11:00. Declan was having some breathing issues, and the antihistime nor the humidifier were doing the trick. We finally called Tracey at 11:15--more because Ryan was so worried, and the fact that we did not have Declan's inhaler. Sean came out & picked him up, and headed back home. All those sleeping in the livingroom slept through it all. It was funny this morning when the girls got up and could not find Declan!!
We headed to church...very good service....Bill home suffering with another migraine, but feeling somewhat better this afternoon. We keep praying for an answer from the doctors that will help him. We go again on Friday...pray for an answer!!
Have a great week...
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