No time to chat I have to go!

Life has been busy busy busy! We had the stomach flu in our house last week it was not fun trying to care for poor sick Emily while I was down and out . This week we have a trillion things going on, book report and project on Abraham Lincoln, homework, homework and more homework! Jordyn needs a physical before softball try outs on Friday and Saturday. Jake has a baseball clinic all day Saturday and then a blue and gold banquet for scouts that night. We have school meetings, volunteering and piano, and the girls dance 3 nights a week and Jordyn has mutual. I wish that was it... but it's not. I get overwhelmed and cranky trying to keep up with everything. I sometimes want to hide under the covers!! But if I did who would do all the laundry? I keep reminding myself...enjoy the ride...enjoy the ride! I think I would enjoy it more if I could go on vacation first!

My Little Friends

When it comes to parenting I am the one who tends to be more strict than Bill. I often tell him that I don't want to be the bad guy all the time. Other moms tell me that it just comes with the roll we have taken on as Mothers. Lately my heart has been softer and more tender when it comes to these three little friends of mine. A few month ago I was upset about something and I was trying to discipline one of the kids. I was looking at Bill to back me up, and in his way he kind of let them off the hook. This of course didn't go over to well with me, so when we had a moment alone I told him that he doesn't always have to be their friend and that it is okay to say NO sometimes. Do you know what he said back to me? He told me that it is okay to be their friend and I don't have to be their enemy. Those words hit me HARD!!! It made me cry at first and then it made me wake up! He didn't say it to be mean, he was trying to make a point. I 'm not sure why I am sharing this with my blogging friends. I guess because it made an impact on me. I love my children more than I can even express. I think I go through my routine each day trying to feed, cloth, protect, drop off, pick up and do all the mother things mothers do and I sometimes forget to stop and enjoy the ride. I am so blessed to have three beautiful, healthy, intelligent, funny, wonderful people that I get to share my life with everyday. My heart has been so full lately, and I am so thankful for my friends.

I sometimes wish I could go back to my younger years when I didn't have a care in the world. Being a Mom is such a wonderful blessing but such a hard job. I've been thinking a lot lately about my parenting skills and how I need to make some changes. I no longer have little babies I have almost grown children, and I am hoping and praying I can do a good job with each one of them. Time is passing so quickly and as the years go by I can honestly say I love them more and more. Gino, Angela, Anna, and Me.

A Ray of Sunshine

This is my sweet little friend Kaison. This has been a very long and hard week for him and his parents and everyone who loves him. Kaison had to have a blood transfusion and a bone marrow biopsy. We all waited and PRAYED and PRAYED and PRAYED for him. I am so happy to say that everything turned out wonderful. Kaison is so wonderful, bright and so funny and the best big brother to Kalon. He is a ray of sunshine!

Kaison

This is Kaison, my sweet little friend. He is practically part of the family and is extremely sick and in the hospital undergoing various tests. We are asking you to pray for our little guy so he and his family can make it through this tough time.

Hey Brace Face!

Emily got braces Monday! She is the new brace face in our house. I love it! She talks a little funny and has had some pain but has done great.

Just Put Your Hood Up!

When our girls were little we really wanted them to try new things, not to be afraid and let fear stop them, knowing that if they would try things that scare them (like a fast ride) that they would like it and want to experience more. I have to admit we have often times pushed our kids to do things even when they have been reluctant. Well the girls will do just about anything, and Jake, well he has always followed along going with the flow of our family, I never really worry that he will be afraid. While in California we rode the Tower of Terror this ride drops you 13 stories, it is crazy and fun. As we were getting on this ride Jake was a little nervous, I told him that I have a trick that helps me whenever I get scared, I just put my hood up, or as Bill calls it put your lid on. It makes you feel warm safe and protected. I swear it works I know it is sounds crazy. We decided as a family to all put our hoods up, and the funny thing was that the family behind us decided to join us. When we looked at the picture we thought that was hilarious. So when life throws you a whirl don't run and hide, just put your hood up and carry on!