For Today…April 3, 2011

Outside my window…it’s dark.  It’s starting to feel like Houston.

I’m wearing…Snoopy boxers and a Longhorn t-shirt.

I am listening to…silence.  Everyone is in bed, Lance is working on a blog post and I’m enjoying this time.

I’m grateful for…the opportunity to visit with a dear friend I don’t see often enough while my teenage son spends time with her teenage son, my amazing kids who make me smile, The BH who is truly teaching me how to be patient, (such a LONG process), new bedding for a baby girl, adorable baby clothes, my mom who pulled out my gray hairs because I asked all the while telling me I barely had any, (and there was no lice either!),  a young lady who comes to visit me and the kids, a boy who LOVES sports, the fact that Butler won and we were there.

I am praying…that I can be the wife and mother I am meant to be.

Around the house…we need to figure out sleeping arrangements.  Baby Z needs a room outside of mine.  She started napping in the crib over the weekend and loves it.  So where to put her?  With the boys or the playroom.  Quite frankly, No David is the one who needs to be alone at night.

On keeping home…I really love to clean, I do it all myself, but I admit that it is getting harder with this many kids.  I’m sure once I’m sleeping it will get better.  Most people wouldn’t think my house is messy, but I have to get over the fact that I don’t have time to dust twice a week anymore.

From the kitchen…no menu planned.  Can I give up sweets now?  Is it too late?

To be fit and happy…I had the best week working out and then Friday on my first squat, my knee buckled.  I could have died.  I haven’t tested things out this weekend, but bad knees probably aren’t a good thing for working out.  Hoping it’s better tomorrow.

From the learning rooms…we’re sticking with S week.  We did a lot last week, but we also had three days of fun.  This week will be more hands on learning about the five senses.

I am hoping and I’ll admit I’m praying…Butler wins tomorrow night.

One of my favorite things…watching No David at this stage.  This kid is so darn cute, but so mischievous.  He is the stereotypical boy, his eyes tell you all you need to know about him.  And while he keeps me on my toes all day from keeping him out of things, to trying to balance his diet, to handing some epic tantrums, my heart melts when I hear him say, “hi mommy!”

A few plans for the week…the Tournament finals, meeting people for burgers, meeting for cake balls, a day at the park, a trip to the post office and I’m sure so much more.

A picture thought I’m sharing…

I love this shot...listening to the players being introduced.