Monday was the first day of school. For those trying to keep track that’s Monday August 3rd. Technically Cecilia’s first day is Tuesday, but she was in the explorer program all day. She had quite the breakdown on the way home resulting in extra excercise for me as I carried her home. She eventually calmed down and we chatted about what went wrong. We then surprised the kids with dinner out that G&G Reed, as well as Jon, showed up to. Heather had an evening phone meeting with Shanghai so Gideon picked Bedwetting and Accidents Aren’t You Fault and Cecilia picked If You Give a Pig a Pancake for before the show. Cecilia then picked Paw Patrol to watch. (Ret) I read The Pirate Fairy and one page from The Big Book of Airplanes for Cecilia and Gideon respectively.

Tuesday the walk to school was a little rougher. Gideon was having a difficult morning for some reason. The walk home went well though. We let the kids pick some one on one time with each of us before dinner and ended with Gideon wanting to start the nighttime show early. He picked Ninjago. He likely will until we make it through Season 5, which is the only full season available on demand right now. Also after a few days of careful thought and prayer Heather and I decided that I would accept a job offer. Assuming nothing odd happens in roughly 1-1.5 weeks I will be the Project Manager at the HSS corporate offices in Denver. I believe it’s technically Denver as well, not an inner ring suburb. It’s a little further (about ten minutes) north than I had hoped for, about ten minutes south of Downtown Denver proper. The opportunity is a good one though. I believe that I can do good things there, and that it will be worth the current commute in the long run.
I read both kids When Will It Be Spring. I think Heather read a page from the Big Book of Airplanes to Gideon and there were some of the Tonka Reader books brought over for Cecilia.

Wednesday went fairly well. The kids continue having small issues with the walk. We actually brought the bikes to pick them up. They enjoyed that a lot and instantly were planning to ride each and every time there and back. We went to the store after dinner. These trips aren’t as easy here as they were in Circle Pines for some reason. My initial thought is the time and distance, but they really aren’t that much off of what they were. We must still be getting used to the area and trying to settle in. Cecilia picked Mickey Mouse Playhouse in the car since we got out so late.
Cecilia had a breakdown and didn’t get stories. Gideon had me read him Caps For Sale. After that Heather read him something, but I’m not sure what.

Thursday we started the day with the first attempt at riding bikes to school. Gideon struggled some. Hopefully a couple of times next week is all he needs to be able to handle it. The way home was fine with no issues. Gideon picked Ninjago and both kids got their stories.

Friday I finally got the garage finished while Heather finished the main level. Well, actually after we tested the garage set-up we realized I needed to change it a bit, but in a minor way. This was after the bike ride to school, which went OK. I hope Gideon gets it figured out in time for Heather to be comfortable even with me not there. Cecilia picked Paw Patrol and both kids got two stories, though it was close for Gideon.

Saturday we went to a parade. The Douglas County Parade. We actually were able to drive close, walk a short bit, and get a decent spot. We didn’t get there to early for the kids, and they did a good job staying back for their age. Gideon picked Teen Titans Go.
Both kids got stories but I don’t remember what they were.

Sunday we went to the Douglas County Fair. It was a free admission day as well as a free pancake breakfast. I was surprised at how few people were there. Grandma and Grandpa Reed brought Uncle Jon by for the afternoon and the kids got to play some while Heather and her mom went shopping. Cecilia picked Paw Patrol for bedtime after a successful bath/dinner/America’s Got Talent trifecta. (You don’t want to know how far behind on AGT we are this year…)
Both kids got stories. I read Gideon one of the Encyclopedia Brown stories while Cecilia had me read her Bearenstien Bears Easter Parade.