Saying Goodbye (again)

Good morning. It was a busy week last week with some sadness to report. Earlier in the week, I got a call from Jill that my Great Aunt passed away. Sunday, I had heard she fell and was in the hospital. I didn't think much of that and that she would get out soon. Next thing I know, I get a text reading that she's dying and won't have much longer to live. I was shocked that it took that drastic turn for the worst. Kidney failure started to take effect and before I knew it, she was gone by 6pm. She was a very loving and caring person. I always remembered when she thought it was real cool that I went to "school dances" in Middle School. She absolutely loved Mia. The very last time Mia saw her, she was teaching her how to do "punk rock hands". It was rather amazing. It's going to be tough today. There's not a lot of family left on either my Mom's and Dad's side (elderly-speaking) These are the people I remember visiting as a small child so it's weird to me that they are disappearing.

Wednesday, Mia and I got to spend some much-needed time with my best friend Jay, his wife Erin and kid Caleb at the "castle park" in Delafield. That place is so much fun. As soon as we arrived, a day care (or some sort of group of campers) stopped by. Two small buses full of them. We didn't let that spoil our fun. Jay and I go way back to Middle School and have been friends since. Mia, who barely remembers the last time she saw him took an immediately liking to my tattooed pal. I remembered when she was a baby and he was holding her with this panic look. At least now he's got his own to hold :P Hopefully, we can hang out again.

She had her last day of swim class Wednesday. I finally got to watch her swim! My parents came along as the kids demonstrated their different techniques they developed over the course of a month. The kids did great and Mia really enjoyed it. Unsure if she'll do gymnastics next. She's got a slight interest in going to an open gym night with her friend Olivia so we'll see how that goes. Saturday, Mia opened her Sweets and Treats stand at our house in the front yard and made $110.00. I tell you, it's hard to turn down a kid at lemonade stand. I watched Chelsea take on Arsenal Sunday for the Community Shield. Crappy game. Chelsea didn't play that well and for the first time in 2 1/2 years, got scored on by ARSEnal. Costa with his hammy injury didn't help. Hopefully we can do better this weekend on the opening day of EPL. Cech wasn't letting up for his former teammates trying desperately to equalize during the game. Earlier in the week, they defeated Barca in PKs so THAT was awesome :)

This week-Play date with her BFF Olivia tomorrow, not sure what we're doing yet Wednesday and I've got my half-bro and his kiddos coming to town at the end of the week. Should be a lot of fun. That's all for now. Thanks for reading!!

Someday Somewhere

Good Morning. Once again, late and with lots to go over with. Tuesday, I took the day off so Jill, myself and Mia could drive down to Illinois for Jill's Grandma's funeral. I'm already not a big fan of them, but taking a 3 year old and having to explain the whole process will be both confusing and a little heart breaking, but in the end, Mia did very well. She didn't go into the actual funeral part because I didn't want her seeing her Great Grandma in the open casket. We hung out with a couple of kids in this other room and colored. She did go to the burial at the cemetery where I did a lot of the explaining. I was glad I was able to get off from work to spend time with Jill and her family to pay our respects to her dearly departed Grandma. She lived a good life and unlike a lot of senior citizens, had every bit of her memory in tact before she went.

We came back to Wisconsin Wednesday evening because both Jill and I worked Thursday. Friday, Mia had school which went well. She was a pain to get moving (per the usual) but had a great day. Her teacher told me "Mia said that she was excited to be in class, but didn't want to get out of bed because it was comfortable" Too funny. She cooked for her class outside using sticks and leaves and seems to be getting along well with all of the kids. We watched the Chelsea vs Aston Villa game Saturday morning. Great 3-0 victory securing 3 well-deserved points. Loved Oscar's goal. Willian picked up one as well as Costa. Costa has 8 goals in 7 games. He was a great pick for the Blues and I hope he can continue his success throughout the season. Champions League game Tuesday so hopefully we can pull off the win.

Friday, I had found out that there was an opening for a spot in a coed indoor soccer league. Great! Except they meet on MONDAYS. DAMMIT. I so wish to play in a league. It's been a frustrating Summer (and now Fall) that I can't get into some sort of league to play. There is a new indoor place in West Allis called Strikers of WI LLC that hasn't been open too long. I asked them if they plan on doing any open times. Sounds like they might start at some point. I just hope it doesn't fall through.

So back to Saturday. We went to the Harvest Fest at the Stare Fair grounds with my brother and his wife and kids. Mia got her hair done like Elsa. Blue with snowflake stencil sprayed on her blonde head. She loved it, but it was a pain to wash out at night. Still, she looked gorgeous and kids throughout the day were complimenting her on it. She also tried pumpkin bowling. Knocked two pints down. Not bad.

Later at night. Jill and my sister-in-law went out for dinner while my bro and myself hung back with the kids. It was fun, and Mia really enjoy herself as well. She made him food while he played guitar for us. I've got to take her to a work meeting this Wednesday. Hopefully it won't be too long and she can make it through.  Okay, that's all for now. Thanks for reading.