Laundry

Do any of you out there wonder how a family can generate SO MUCH LAUNDRY? I try and get a system going and do it on a regular basis BUT it is NEVER ENDING... the minute I get it under control, there seems to be 5 more loads ready to be washed THEN I have to put it all away! AAAAHHHH!! Why must I spend my precious few quiet moments on a Sunday afternoon putting 5 baskets of laundry away, just to be bombarded with more tomorow? So, I am off to delve into the plastic abyss and hope to make a small dent to make tomorrow a little better. Wish me luck!

Saturday Morning

Well who could ask for anything better.. this morning, my wonderful husband got the children up and let me sleep in THEN said the magic words..."LET'S GO GET DONUTS!!!" So, we all piled in the car in our jammies, hit the Dunkin' Donut drive thru, came home and sat on the screened in porched and ate donuts. Now, the kids are all playing quietly and nicely, Chad and I are drinking coffe on the screened in porch enjoying the morning that is NOT 100 degrees. What a GREAT DAY!

Logan's Special Day

Well today is Logan's special day. Meaning, she and I get to go to lunch and get her school supplies for kindergarden ALL BY HERSELF...no siblings allowed. To tell you the truth, I think I have been looking forward to this day even more than she has been. I started the tradition last year when Barrett started school and am going to continue it with each child. It is very rare that I get one on one time with any of my children. When you have four, someone always needs something. I am sure those people with five or more children look at me at laugh at how busy I feel but I think it is all in your own perspective. So, we called up NANA and she is going to watch the other three while we adventure out to Cheeburger Cheeburger, meet our oldest and dearest friend and her little boys and then head off for Walmart for our kindergarden supplies, just my big girl and me!

Funny Games Children Play

I was just sitting here at my computer and it dawned on me some of you out there would appreciate the games my children play to entertain themselves. Yesterday, it was dressing in leotards and dancing around the den while singing.."We are going to CiCis" (which we were NOT doing) Today, they are playing shoe store. They have gotten out every pair of shoes each of the older ones own and are taking turns trying them on and pretending to be the slaesman. In fact, Logan just rolled her eyes at Cooper because her service was TAKING TOO LONG... No it is Cooper's turn to try and walk around to make sure they sjoes fit wwell. Kids are funny...

REAL reason to go to the Gym

Some would say that the reason to go to the gym would be for excercise. You know, getting healthy, keeping your weight down, helping your body be happy, and keep your heart in shape. These are ALL good reasons BUT the REAL reason is .....FREE CHILD CARE! That's right ladies and gentlemen, I said FREE CHILD CARE. Simply drop those kiddos off in the kid zone, and BAM Quiet time for mommy. I get to spend 1-1 1/2 ALL ALONE listening to whatever I want on my IPOD or catching up with good old Regis and Kelly or Rachel Ray. I know the kids are happy and well taken care of and I am allowed to have a little me time. I guess the gynm really can help with WHOLE BODY HEALTH. So, as often as I can, I put my hair up in a ponytail, lace up my sneaks, and head on out for a good sweat AND some peace and solitude...You can't beat it!

The GIll Beach Adventure

Adventure is the right word or as a wise friend of mine called it a trip. 4 kids, husband, and mom..not a recipe for a vaction at this point, although, I did see many older women walking in the solitude of themselves who ASSURED me things would get easier and quieter. To tell the honest truth, I do not think I would want it to get much quieter, maybe just easier. I would certainly miss the squeals of delight as the waves crash, the constant laughs at daddy digging giant holes, and the perpetual " Mommy, watch this..." It makes for a WONDERFUL time! The kids could not have been better behaved. The weatehr was perfect. Food was fabulous. House nice. And, Beach was amazing...waves just the right height for the kids, sand soft and not too hot. We could not have asked for a better trip, adventure, I mean VACATION!

We are back!

Well, we are back. Sorry for not posting all week but we had NO INTERNET SERVICE. Imagine, me, without my computer and all of my children. What is a mom to do? Anyway, we are back and had a wonderful t ime. I will update more later with pics but for now, know I am back in full force...check often!