or really...one of those weeks
one of those weeks where I work hard to be the mom my kids need me to be
one of those weeks where I find myself falling woefully short on accomplishing that
one of those weeks where there is a headache planted firmly between my eyes
one of those weeks where I have lost track of the number of times I have said "can you just leave each other alone?!?"
one of those weeks where I am desperate for an activity that would get us out of the house, but don't dare leave the house because of how thngs are going this week
one of those weeks where I think "weren't we past all of this?"
one of those weeks where I have gotten to say "because I'm the mom, that's why!" many times. only to be followed by the delightful "I don't want you to be my mom anymore!"
one of those weeks where i have gotten some time for good snuggles and talks about what is making things hard right now
one of those weeks where i am thankful for a patient husband who is a great dad
one of those weeks when i remind myself frequently how blessed i am to be a mom to my kids
one of those weeks where i frequently ask God for patience and wisdom in helping my kids
one of those weeks where i am so thankful that i have a Savior who gives me all i need dor each day
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Gone
I have been "gone" for a bit...not necessarily always physically gone from home, although we have done our fair share of that, but just busy with other aspects of life.
Most recently, my "extra" time has been spent working on our "Family Book" as my kids call it for 2011. Yes, I realize that it is now 2012.
Each year we give all our grandmas (regular and great (that was just fun to type...all of our grandmas are "great", but you know what I mean...)) a book summarizing our year. It has become a favorite gift, both to give and to receive (or so I have been told).
Well, this year, I didn't quite meet the Christmas deadline that I usually have for myself (come to think of it, I was really late last year too...hmm, I sense a pattern.), so I am finally getting to the final pages of the book that was started long ago (really).
My goal is then to start our 2012 book so maybe grandmas aren't waiting until over 1/2-way through the next year to get their gift. We'll see.
One of my favorite things about making these books? My kids LOVE them! Like seriously pore over them nearly every WEEK! They laugh over the same pictures every time "Aleah, you look like you only have 1 leg in this one. Ha! Ha! Ha!" for the 200th time in the 3 years since I made THAT book. It is one thing that ALWAYS brings the two of them together without fighting (much).
Ok, I haven't even read over this post to see if there is any correct grammar in it. I just wanted to put a note here to remind myself of what I have been doing (and to let all 7 of you know as well).
I have so many other things that I want to blog about and get caught up on, but my external hard drive with all of my pictures decided it was tired, so it is with some nice computer people seeing if they can resurrect it. The prognosis sounds good, at least for the pictures. Once I am fully back up and running, I hope you will see more of what we have been up to again.
Most recently, my "extra" time has been spent working on our "Family Book" as my kids call it for 2011. Yes, I realize that it is now 2012.
Each year we give all our grandmas (regular and great (that was just fun to type...all of our grandmas are "great", but you know what I mean...)) a book summarizing our year. It has become a favorite gift, both to give and to receive (or so I have been told).
Well, this year, I didn't quite meet the Christmas deadline that I usually have for myself (come to think of it, I was really late last year too...hmm, I sense a pattern.), so I am finally getting to the final pages of the book that was started long ago (really).
My goal is then to start our 2012 book so maybe grandmas aren't waiting until over 1/2-way through the next year to get their gift. We'll see.
One of my favorite things about making these books? My kids LOVE them! Like seriously pore over them nearly every WEEK! They laugh over the same pictures every time "Aleah, you look like you only have 1 leg in this one. Ha! Ha! Ha!" for the 200th time in the 3 years since I made THAT book. It is one thing that ALWAYS brings the two of them together without fighting (much).
Ok, I haven't even read over this post to see if there is any correct grammar in it. I just wanted to put a note here to remind myself of what I have been doing (and to let all 7 of you know as well).
I have so many other things that I want to blog about and get caught up on, but my external hard drive with all of my pictures decided it was tired, so it is with some nice computer people seeing if they can resurrect it. The prognosis sounds good, at least for the pictures. Once I am fully back up and running, I hope you will see more of what we have been up to again.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
End of the school year (just a bit delayed...having too much fun already this summer!)
Yes, I am finally getting around to doing a post on the last day of school for my kids. Their school does such a great job of celebrating the last day of the school year! (I wonder if the teachers and staff have an ulterior motive??)
The first part of the day consisted of 2 separate "field days". First for the older grades, then later for the younger grades. Since I have a child in each age bracket, I got to be outside for the ENTIRE time.
Then it was Aleah's turn.
and more...but I didn't get pictures of everything, and Aleah vetoed some of the pictures of her.
At the end of the day was their carnival. There was everything from face-painting, to hair coloring, to bouncy castles, to snow cones, to cotton candy, to popcorn, to a dunk tank and whatever else I have forgotten already. It is such a great celebration for the end of the year!
The first part of the day consisted of 2 separate "field days". First for the older grades, then later for the younger grades. Since I have a child in each age bracket, I got to be outside for the ENTIRE time.
Spoon races
Sack races
Tug-of-war
(and yes, the girls won! Dylan wasn't very happy!)
Water balloon toss
(I think he knew he was about to get wet!)
Then it was Aleah's turn.
Tug-of-war
Bean bag toss
Ladder golf
(or Norwegian golf, or whatever your family calls this game)
Bubble blowing
Sack races
and more...but I didn't get pictures of everything, and Aleah vetoed some of the pictures of her.
At the end of the day was their carnival. There was everything from face-painting, to hair coloring, to bouncy castles, to snow cones, to cotton candy, to popcorn, to a dunk tank and whatever else I have forgotten already. It is such a great celebration for the end of the year!
and what school year would be complete without great teachers!
Thanks Mr. K!
and thanks Mrs. P!
So, another school year is in the books.
We now have a 6th grader and a 2nd grader. Crazy!
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