Thankful again

Trying to get four kids and myself out the door before church can me difficult. Today was quite challenging. What could go wrong, did. Everyone was dressed, but after milk/cereal spillage, two needed to be redressed. My flatiron melted the baby lotion bottle. After mass, we were were planning on going to Daisy's house to celebrate J's first communion. I planned to bring a relish tray. Getting veggies cut and everything together was just one more thing to do before leaving. It was chaos. To top it off, I had some issues of my own. We made it and got to church on time. In the end, it was a great morning and I felt so thankful for my community.

Gettin Ready

My family comes tomorrow. We are having a birthday party for Eight today. His actual birthday isn't until Sunday, but his buddies are coming over tonight for a party. They've all been helping to get ready. I created a new chore chard with a small magnet board. I divided it into four sections, one for each kid. I took thin magnets and covered them with paper. I then used some small labels to write the chore on. Turned out really nice. The kids chose their chores and were trading them like baseball cards. Throughout our party prep, Eight asks me "Are you going to make the house all neat and clean for the party?" Oh boy.

We are recovered

So thrilled to report Baby Girl is close to back to normal. She's picked up a few bad habits. She's got this high pitched scream she does to get my attention and meet her needs. I'm hoping this doesn't continue. The sickness stayed in our house for 5 days. It was rough. She's saying "Hi" to everyone. She walks around here, miss business. Her eye color is changing. She's not as blue as she was. First kid to have a different shade. Some days they look gray, others hazel. She's a pretty girl. We love her more and more every day. Highlights were Five picking out some new play food at the dollar store. She got it home and discovered the apple juice and oj has the same name as Baby Girl. We went to eat lunch at Arby's after N took the big kids to the movies. Seven was really sweet. We were standing in line and didn't know what we were going to order. Seven asked the lady if he could tell her a joke. "What's a pirates favorite restaurant?" "Arrrby's." Caught her off guard and made everyone smile. What a boy. We're going to look at more houses this weekend. N's getting stressed about it. I am trying to keep it calm. The right one will come and everything will work out. Trying to keep the faith. We are working on prep for the birthday of Eight, soon to be Nine. We made the invites and delivered some. He's asked 4 boys from his school and 3 from the other. We have game ideas and are closing in on the rest of our plans. I went to introduce myself to a family on the end of our street. They have two kids the same age as Five and Eight. She shared they are getting a new baby in June. How exciting for them. I shared with her how great it is to have a baby in the house with big kids. Zinnia and I made business cards tonight for our card project. Excited for their arrival. Also excited to get a binder together with our projects inside. We'll see where it takes us. I attended my first day of cake decorating class today. It was fun. Fun ladies, fun subject. I get to attend 3 more classes with this great group of gals. Looking forward to it. I know three of the four really well. Guess that is all for now. Hopefully more to come sooner than later.

Easter Crush

I do believe the Lord has a plan for me. Just when I was starting to whine about being alone, he helps me see the light. I'd like to say put me in my place, but I don't think that is a fair statement. I was thrilled for Easter, excited to attend mass on Easter Sunday and celebrate with our church family. All my plans were canceled in the middle of the night with a sick kid running into my room. I am thankful she had a bowl and was able to keep it in the bowl. This was 3 am. I was irritated before with our Rockstar neighbors. They were celebrating the new temp outside until the wee hours of the night. N and I went to bed around 10:30. We were awaken to Adele in the back yard. I finally fell back asleep around 2 am. That was my night. I forgot to mention by the time I got Five cleaned and situated, Baby Girl was in need of attention. She must have cried in the hour I slept. She was sleeping in her own mess. Poor babe. I cleaned her up. Two very excited boys were awake at 5 am wanting to look for their Easter baskets. What a night. Easter Sunday was spent trying to keep up with laundry and taking care of our girls. Poor Baby Girl, this was the first time she was actually really sick. I think the message was to be thankful for the things I have. Slow down and enjoy my kids. Yesterday seemed like a day of survival. Cleaning and caring. Next, I pray the boys don't get it. Perhaps I did this to myself by purchasing a three pack of Lysol from Sams. At least I was prepared.