Hats off.......

to all those single parents out there......

Yet another busy week for the Bowden household.  Papa has been pretty much living at work this week.  Sunday he was in at work all day and it has continued yesterday and today before the sun came up and late.  So begins my week of single parenthood, dinner, lunches, homework and dinner.......

Obviously the kids are missing him very much and I have had to rely on some great neighbors to help with coordination of dropping off the kids, thanks Lauren and Sam P.

So tonight he surprised them tonight by calling them before bedtime.  Bambeano has been very emotional missing Papa these past few days and was very excited to speak to Papa.  He asked him how many servants did he have?  I had a little chuckle to myself, I think he meant servers, but no he was adamant that Papa must have servants.

Who does he think Papa is, God.....I hope not as I do not want Papa to get any ideas.

Here's to a smooth rest of the week :)

Proud moment........and sad moment......

So today was our 1st parent/teacher conference for Bambeano, partly sad as it makes it apparent he is growing up too fast.

Papa and 1 met with his teachers and were so proud to learn that Bambeano is excelling at school.  No problem following direction when it comes to his studying, can independently work on his own, including knowing the directions after they are given to the class.  His teacher stated it is very clear he loves coming to school.

I'm so proud of him.  He really did well and we rewarding him with 5 marbles to his every growing marble jar.

WAY TO BAMBEANO!!!!!! Mummy and Papa love you SO MUCH.

Bombshell Bowden.........

My favorite day of the week has arrived, Soccer Saturday.  This has become a ritual in our family to spend quality time on Saturdays enjoying soccer.

Papa and Bambeano left early for Papa's pee wee soccer practice while i enjoyed a quiet house and tried to still catch up on the laundry (the dryer broke last week end).

Bowden household was responsible for half time oranges, snacks and drinks.  I make it a point to sign up for both Bambeano and Boo Boo's games the same week end that way I don't forget and also make sure I get them over and done with the same time, no cause for errors in thinking which week is which kid.

Bambeano was up first enjoying his 1st game as captain and boy did he rise to the occasion.  A thrown in was given and Bamabeano chest the ball down simultaneously turned to face the goal and on the volley rocketed the ball into the goal.  OMG not only had Bambeano scored but it was an unbelievable goal turning and connecting on a volley is a tough feat for a 5 year old but somehow he managed it.

Now either the goal was the result of the 5 marbles Mummy & Papa had promised Bambeano or maybe it was the rubbing on the boots/cleats (UK and US version) that took place before the game.  Don't ask but for some reason Bambeano had got it into his head that if Mummy rubbed the gold on his white boots he would have lightning speed :)  Well not settling for just one goal Bambeano decided to add to the tally and rack up yet another goal.  My goodness this kid was on fire!!!!!!!!

One of his team mates finished the tally and we won 3-0.

up next Boo Boo.  She had a tough game and did great holding to a 0-0 game. 

Just to finish the Soccer Saturday on a positive note Papa made sure his Team Bowden continued their unbeaten run and won 2-0.

What a great day.  I just LOVE soccer Saturdays!!!!!

Captain Bambeano.....

No not the pirate type but the soccer type....

Bambeano played his heart tonight at practice very eager to get the captain badge.  He and his team had to fire shots at the goal with 2 cow bells at the sides for target practice.  This helps the kids aim for the side corners rather than the middle of the net where the goalie will probably be standing.

Well that cow bell was going crazy Bambeano hit it several times as did some of his team mates.

Reward came in the form of the captain badge, now I have to get it sewn on before the game at noon on Saturday.  Trust me I am not the domesticated type so this should be interesting.

Worth the wait........

Sorry for the delay in posting it has been yet another crazy time in the Bowden household.  We had some special visitors this week end, Grandma and Grandad (Papa's parents) joined us from Florida for the week end.  It was great fun and the kids had a the greatest time.

Now drum roll......... this was definatley worth the wait.  I took the day off work today to join Bambeano and his class for a field trip to Patterson Farms.  We had an absolute blast and the weather was fantastic.  We saw a puppet show, stuffed a scarecrow, took a hay ride and picked pumpkins.

Here are some pictures of the great fun we had......... I LOVE YOU BAMBEANO THANK YOU FOR INVITING ME <3

Report Card

We have had a busy week at the Bowdens so much to report that I don't know where to start.

We had a case of pink eye with Bambeano last week (conjunctivitis to my English friends) and then of course we had Soccer Saturday.  Both kids lost 2-0 but they played their hearts out.  Bambeano was up against an unbeaten team and although e held them to 0-0 right through to the 4th quarter we couldn't hold on much longer.

Boo Boo played against a team that was very aggressive.  I was hurt and upset to hear that one of the players was bad mouthing Boo Boo.  Once I told her to tell her coach her coach spoke to the other coach.  The dad of the child heard and soon after the child was spoken to by his dad to stop the bad mouthing.

Today Boo Boo brought home a market period 1 report.  She has settled in well to 3rd grade with A's and B's.  Her teacher says she is very helpful and is a kind student.   She is always eager to get her homework done and she is very academic.    I am very proud of her achievements.

Here's to the rest of a busy week, new furniture arriving, carpets being shampooed, Disney on ice and then our special visitors are arriving unbeknown to Boo Boo and Bambeano