Archive for January, 2013

Isn’t there something in blog-land about posting ten things on Tuesday?  I’ve been in somewhat of a blogging funk, but I should be able to manage ten happenings in my life. Yesterday the school had a lock down drill.  The kids heard the instructions over the intercom, “LOCK UP IMMEDIATELY”.  Baby Hulk came home freaked […]

In the spirit of the new year, here’s a reminder of where my kids are today, right now.  All five of these kids are amazing.  Some days amazing in ways that make my heart skip a beat and other moments where I might not want to claim them.  I expect great things from these kids […]

Happy Birthday, Lance. I wish we were celebrating with a wonderful meal and dessert.  This weekend, I hope.  Until then, know just how happy I am that you were born today.  You’re an amazing husband, father and the smartest guy I know.  I still love listening to you on the radio.  Your talent has no […]

Sometimes you hear something that’s like a punch in the stomach and no matter how hard you try, you can’t recover.  You cry, you talk and still nothing makes you see the positive.  Your heart literally breaks in two.  You ask God why, but there is no answer. 2012 was a difficult year.  It was […]

:: Today Snax made a mask out of his paper towel.  And glued it to his face.  More than once.  Goose started freaking out, telling me to make him stop because it would stay on his face forever.  I assured him that he was wrong since he had glued something to his face several times […]

For today:: Monday, January 7, 2013 Outside my window:: it’s a beautiful day.  I can’t believe just how nice it is right now.  I plan to take advantage of it. I am listening to:: a homemade band.  I love when the kids have performances for me. Next up is the puppet show. I am grateful […]

Right before Sunshine was born, I finally gave myself permission to buy a few clothes for her.  Armed with a coupon at Old Navy, I found a few things for her.  As we were leaving Baby Hulk found these shoes he wanted to buy for her.  To be honest, they weren’t something I would have […]

One more post on Christmas?  The other post was just pictures…Overall, Christmas day was great.  Tiring but great.  Worth seeing all the smiles on the kids’ faces.  I picked each and every gift with great care and to see the happiness on their face was nice.  I know my kids.  Even the teen who is […]

Almost ready…  The morning… Mass Family picstures, only 3 minutes… Presents!!! Special books… Everyone except for Sunshine received a stack of books chosen especially for them.  Someone opened their gift before they were supposed to open it, which explains the absence of one son in these pictures!  To hear Snax get excited over Thunder Birds, […]