Growing Up

Together Tea and I are reading the book The Long Winter, by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  She wasn't feeling well last night, so I read to her as she took  a bubble bath.  I love how much she looks forward to our reading sessions and begs for "just one more chapter."  I am really starting to notice how much she is growing up.  She is such a sweet little girl and I am glad to have the experience of being her mother!

Laughter

Our days may not be perfect, but they are filled with laughter.  Yesterday was no exception.  I kept telling the kids they needed to stay focused, but then it was me that would get them laughing and off task.

Boo is my comedian by nature.  She is so different at home then she is out places.  I am so glad that she is home schooled she is so bright, but I don't think she would have been emotionally ready for all day Kinder.

Tea has a little bit of a cold so she did her math from the couch.  I love that she has that option!

 This little boy would be lost without his entourage.  The imaginative games they play amaze me.

I snapped this picture of Midge as she worked in her "office."  She's very professional and loves to play all types of office games.  They are all changing so fast....

Needing a Plan

I hate the feeling of wanting change but not really knowing how to get it.  Actually I think we almost always know how to get change it just seems like a difficult climb.  I know that I can balance my home, homeschooling, my school, and somewhat of a life, but I am struggling to come up with a plan.  Sometimes it just feels like it would take too much energy to come up with one.  Is it too early for Spring fever?  I think I have become lazy in so many ways, even mentally.  When I get overwhelmed I tend to shut down and that is what is happening.  I plan to use this weekend to get the house and laundry under control and then come up with a (flexible) schedule for the rest.  I know being in control will make me feel much better.

First Day

Today is the official first day back to school for me after the break.  My course shell opened up last Monday, but the class begins today.  I have my first assignment due tomorrow, and a paper already this weekend.  I woke up feeling a little overwhelmed.  I know I can do this, but sometimes, I really just don't want to.  It takes a strength that is hard for me to muster up sometimes.  I realize that when I am done it will all seem worth it, but I am really too far out for that to seem like a reality right now.  I wish I lived in a tank like Skye my Beta fish.  Her life seems pretty easy.....

Blur of a Weekend

What a weekend!  While we had fun, I can honestly say it was not one of those you come out of feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  We celebrated my niece's birthday, the big girls went to a sleepover and the little girls had one, started the Truth Project with our small group, went to church, and I did significant amounts of reading for my new class.  It makes me tired just thinking about it all!  Here's to another week and another weekend very soon!

Funny Boo

Boo is always saying things that make us laugh.  This morning Buster was being obnoxiously loud in the bathroom and I told him several times to quiet down.  Several of the other kids were still sleeping and I told him he was going to wake people up being so loud.  Finally Boo went in and said, "Do you know how close we live to the hospital?  You are going to wake up every newborn baby!"  It cracked me up and Buster quieted down....double bonus!

Another Day

I haven't been sleeping very well at night and last night was no exception.  I was relieved Buster cut me a break and slept until almost 8.  The girls woke up in great moods, they love Wednesdays because of AWANA, so that makes things easier too.

 Tea was helping me sweep the kitchen munchkin style.  She is so cute, but hardly ever serious.  Sometimes getting her back down to earth is quite the job!

 Chiggie made a red velvet cake this afternoon for dessert after dinner.  It was awesome of course and I plan on having another piece before bed.

While the little girls were at AWANA my sister in law and I took the other kids shopping to spend some of the money they have saved up.  Chiggie got these cool headphones and was a good big sister and let Buster try them out.  He had a fun night just getting out of the house.  I think we all did.