anniversary, school, soccer

I just read a news article that says screen time for children is like digital heroin. It's just as addicting to them as cocaine and heroin and stimulates the same part of the brain. This is bothering me. I already feel guilty over so many things as a mom. And I'm pretty sure Cecily is on her way to being a screen addict. *hangs head and cries*

In more regular news, Steve and I had our 10-year anniversary this week. We went out to dinner and played at Nickle Mania to celebrate.

Emilia enjoyed her first week of school. Her teacher seems really willing to help challenge her and in my one interaction with her seemed very nice. Mira will start on Tuesday of this week. I'm excited for that. She and Cecily are NOT friends lately. They're kinda driving me crazy.

Emilia also started soccer recently. This week? Last week? Things are kind of blending together. She doesn't like running, so I'm not sure why she wanted to play soccer. But other than that whole running thing, she seems to have fun. :)

This super-flattering picture was captured by Cecily at Emilia's last game.

Other pictures from this week:

Us at my podiatrist appointment. My arches have fallen. Getting older is kind of poopy. But I have cute girls to hobble after, so that's something, right?

Mira built this castle and wanted a picture to commemorate.