Diary week 17 February 20th through March 1st

Zack is celrocks Jake and Sam are Boris Yeltstines Kai and Kya Min Jun and JiYeon are lost 42s

February 20th dear diary we spent the day making plans for the big Surprise for mom in 2 days. This event will be a scavenger hunt. She has no clue whats going on so while she was at work we wrote clues created small items she needs to find and things like that. We also worked on homework so we can be ready for testing the middle of next month. After lunch we ran to the venue where we were going to be hosting a dinner to celebrate moms engagement and birthday. Then when we got back I kept an eye on grandma so her carer could take her mother to the doctor. When she got back I started pizza pockets for dinner since us girls were going on a secret mission after dinner. After the gang went home I had the little girls work on home work so they could be ready to leave. When mom got home I told her we were going on a sister date to the diner for milk shakes but she didn't know we were meeting her guy friend there. When we arrived he handed me a list of items I can take care of and then had me help with the guest list. He dropped us off at the corner of our street so mom wouldn't see him when we got home I had the little 2 get in there jammies so they could get ready for bed. Elsie took a shower and went to bed I am going to make tea for mom grandma and I so talk to you tomorrow.

February 21st dear diary we spent the day running more errands for tomorrows event. I went and had Zack's grandma create a chocolate box for the ring. We went to Alex's families Bakery to design the birthday cake where the box will set. I went and ordered flowers to be delivered tomorrow. We then went and decorated the venue before going and Finalizing the dinner menu with Sam's mom who owns a catering company. From there I picked the little girls up from the bus so we could go dress shopping. I already had a dress as my last winter's formal still fits its a black velvet with lavender flowers and a scalloped collar.

I had them go try on dresses they like as grandma had given me money to get them new winter formal dresses. Elsie came out first in a red dress with cranberry colored flowers in the same fabric as my dress she looks beautiful in it. Emily came in next wearing a sage green dress in the same fabric as mine and Elsie's it has darker green leafs on it and is her first long dress. Clara who is out of her cast but still in a walking boot for 3 weeks came out in a blue dress in the same material as the rest of our dresses it is slightly shorter then the other girls and has a robins egg blue dot pattern they both look stunning. We then went and all got new dress shoes and tights for the younger 3 and my first pair of knee highs yuk. When we got done I dropped all the dresses and accessories with Susie. When we got home I told mom we had been hanging out at Susie's. I need to go wash my hair before tea with grandma and mom.

February 22nd dear diary today was an amazing day it started by giving mom her first clue. It said go to a place where you get something sweet. So we headed to the bakery we always have brunch at on Sunday. When we arrived she found her 2nd clue which sent her to a local dress shop and it contained a certificate for a new winter formal for her she decided on a rose pink in a satin material. The next clue was one that sent her to the stables where we ride once a month she found it and we headed to the next destination. Which was local nail salon which was giving free manicures.

So we all got our nails done before our next stop at the diner for lunch and another clue. Which sent us to her work where she grabbed the hankies my sister and I had embroidered with her initials. I then got a text to give her the final clue that led us to the hall where the party was being held boy was she shocked when after a few minutes I asked her to put her new dress on in the ladies room while the girls and I changed in the other ladies room. When we came out she was confused to why we were dressed so nice we then lead her to the ball room where everyone was waiting. After dinner it was time for cake when mom saw the box she opened it and there was the ring her friend was on one knee and diary SHE SAID YES. Holy crap are we excited.

February 23rd dear diary today mom started planning her 2nd wedding she has decided it will be held some where at Disney world we are so happy that this will be happening they are discussing a fall wedding around my birthday. We also did school work and made phone calls to family and friends who couldn't be there last nigh including my late fathers mom and grandma so my grandma and great grandma. Who are still part of moms and my life even though my dads in heaven. I see them maybe 1 time every 3 or 4 years as they live in France we will stay with them when we go to Paris late next month. They are excited for my mom they consider the little girls there family as well. We went to dinner to celebrate and then she decided to start looking at dresses we didn't see anything she loved but that is ok. Going to sign off and go have tea with mom and grandma before I relax and read for a bit talk to you tomorrow.

February 24th dear diary today was spent studying for tests on the first of march as that is the day before spring break starts for the school. I spent most of today studying stupid science. While Zack focused on history and the others went over there area of struggle. We stopped for a snack tray lunch and a visit with grandma who is having a great day. When we were done eating I left to help mom for a couple of hours since one of her assistants has a broken wrist from falling over on the ice. When I got home it was time for the little girls to get home Elsie and Theresa walked them home then we got ready for a special welcome home party for Edwin. It was sort of sad seeing him without his leg but hes doing great he will get a prosthetic in a couple of months once his stumps completely healed over. When we got home I asked Elsie to go over Emily's math with her while I read with Clara and mom fixed grandmas hair. When we were all finished mom put the younger 2 in bed while Elsie and I made tea for mom grandma her and I while we had tea we discussed the trip to Paris we already have passports so that is taken care of we leave the 3rd and come home the 13th we were going clothes shopping in a couple days. Well going to sign off as mom called lights out talk to you tomorrow.

February 25th dear diary we spent another full day studying I switched over to English and math while everyone else worked on what they thought was important. We again only stopped for lunch and I worked with mom for an hour. When I got home I buckled down again with my work till it was time for the younger kids to be dropped off by Kimi and Tommy. When they got home I put them straight to work studying for there finals as they are the same day as ours. While we studied I started a pot of stew in the crocpot while Elsie made easy cheesy biscuits. When we had everything done including scotcharoos we set the table with our good silver and china bowls as it was the night we were celebrating moms engagement as a family. When we finished eating mom and I did the dishes while the little 2 got ready for bed when we were all ready for bed we decided to sleep over in the family room so going to enjoy some family time talk to you tomorrow.

February 26th dear diary we spent the day doing errands with mom we went to the specialty shops. Then did our grocery shopping while mom got her hair cut we had lunch at the french crepe place. From there we went shoe shopping since my shoes are getting to small and mom needed new work shoes. From there we went clothes shopping as its starting to feel like spring and we all need new spring clothes. We then ran to the bank so I could take out a bit of cash for shopping with the gang for our trip. We then went and picked up cat and kitten food as we were heading to the shelter to pick up a gray kitten mom had picked out for grandma. We then took it home and surprised her well going to eat dinner talk to you tomorrow.

February 27th dear diary we had a little bit of a scary day when grandma got up her right side of her face was drooping. We rushed to the emergency room still in pajamas mom and grandma were taken back as soon as we got there as they said it may have been a mini stroke yikes. We waited for several hours I bought pop tarts from a vending machine for the girls and I. When they finally came out it wasn't a mini stroke but a condition called bells palsy which is a virus in a facial nerve. We ran through the pharmacy drive through for her meds and then went and grabbed fast food as we were all starving. When we got home we decided to take it easy going to sign off and make dinner talk to you tomorrow.

February 28th dear diary had another rough day we ended up in urgent care for mom the girls and I having sinus infections yuk. When we got home we relaxed and watched movies before deciding to just rest all day. don't feel like writing much so I will write tomorrow.

March 1st dear diary we had our monthly testing before going shopping for our special trip. We each grabbed a new set of luggage. We also needed travel size toiletries and things like that so we grabbed all that before running to the book store for reading materials and movies for the long plane trip. We went and had a quick lunch before running to a few more shops for clothes and things like that. When we got home it was only Elsie grandma and I Since mom and the little 2 are on there special trip. We made seafood subs for dinner before having tea and a cookie with grandma before her carer put her to bed her carer is staying the whole time we are all gone. Well signing off so I can get some rest.