SAHM

What in the world would my kids do if I was a working mother? They have only been back to school for 3 days and I have already gotten 7 calls from SCES with my children needing something. From notes to clothes to lunches and more, they just expect me to drop everything and bring them what they need. In fact, if I do not do that, I get yelled at by the child who needed something. I got yelled at today by one of them because I forgot to pack his lunch (he has not packed lunch in 3 1/2 years) and I was supposed to KNOW he did not want soft tacos today and telepathically realize he wanted me to pack his lunch. What a rude awakening they would have if I was not able to stop the world for them. Sadly, their father thinks very similar thoughts. Maybe they learned it from him.

pics of snowshoe

pictures of christmas

Updates for the new year

I haven't posted in awhile but I am going to try and do better. I guess you could say that will be one of my resolutions....
Anyway, after this post, I will put some pictures of our christmas and ski trip on.
Our christmas break was wonderful. The kids really enjoyed their time off and Chad was able to take a huge chunk of time off with us as well. Parker got his ALIENS that he wanted and the others got fun stuff as well. The big present from us for the kids was a family ski trip to Snowshoe.
So, on Monday morning, we packed up the car and headed off to the snowy mountains for 5 days. It snowed everyday we were there and the slopes were perfect. Fresh powder everyday and COLD COLD COLD!!!! We put all four in ski school and attempted to spend some time to ourselves skiing and enjoying the time. Funny thing is, the entire three hours off ski school, Chad and I spent going down the bunny slopes checking on our little skiers. I mean come ON! What is more cute than kids in ski school? Nothing I would say.
The first afternoon was a bit tricky. We had this idea in our heads that was not very realistic. Chad and I finally had to agree that we were simply outnumbered. We could not possible attempt to ski with all four at the same time. SO as good parent do, we adapted and changed our course and had a wonderful rest of the week. By the end, Logan was going down the big lift and not falling and Coop was almost ready for it. Parker was a wild man and simply strapped on the skis and headed straight downhill, not a care in the world as to how to stop. Bear was cautious as usual but really started picking up the snowboarding. He even let Chad take him down a SMALL slope on thursday.
All in all, it was a fabulous week. The time was filled with laughter and smiles. Everyone got along and enjoyed the family togetherness.
We had such a wonderful time that we are already planning for next year's trip.

snow in richmond?

so it is supposed to snow here this weekend. some forecasts are calling for up to 9 inches in some areas with 5 being the average for our area. I can't help but get excited for the snow. Something about fluffy white flakes falling from the skies brings out so much joy. I really hope it does come to fruition, after all the hype. I would have to admit I might be as disappointed as the kids if we only get rain. Luckily, I have all the snow gear ready since we are headed on a family ski trip after Christmas. No sleds though but we will make due. So, keep those fingers crossed that the weathermen are right and we will get some pretty white snow for the holidays.
We have the clothes, the hot chocolate, the firewood, all ready.........now all we need is some fluffy white precipitation!
COME ON SNOW!!!!!!

ZOND4ME

THis is what my license plate reads. Only two of my good friends got it. I have had to explain it to most everyone else. No I do NOT like the Zone Diet, no I am NOT into basketball (well yes I am but that is not what the plate refers to) It means I am in a ZOne defense myself. One against four....you know I love my license plate but I really hate that I have to explain it to folks. Kind of takes the fun out of it, ya think????

Slacker

Been a slacker lately, I KNOW!!! busy busy busy as always....pretty tired of saying it and i am sure you are pretty tired of hearing....too bad....you chose to read the blog! hehehe, kidding.....
just shy of 3 weeks until christmas and I have almost finished all my shopping. now to wrap and bake. It will all get done in time, as always and hopefully the kids will enjoy this christmas.
off to bed now though cause this mommy is tired.....
maybe I will get around to posting more tomorrow.....we will see.....