For Today…August 21, 2011

Outside my window…the sun is shining, deceptively like today is really a bright and happy day instead of what it really is to me.

I am listening to…four boys play like crazy.  They are loud boys, no matter how many times I ask for them to quiet down.  I love that they all like playing together.

I am wearing…a grey and red summer dress.  I love this dress.  I totally forgot all about it sitting in the back of my closet.  When I put it on, No David wanted to know why I was wearing it.

No David…oh that kid.  They say that kids sense stress and maybe he is picking up on the stress of his parents.  That said, I refuse to take all the blame for his crummy behavior.  Yes, he is cute, but at times he is a terror.  He screams.  A lot.  And for no reason at all.  Then he also broke Sunshine’s crib.  Anyone have a spare crib b/c there is no way Lance is buying us a new one.  That might mean we’ll have another kid.  I’ll give you a cute story about the kid the rest of the world refers to as Snax: last night as he was falling asleep he mumbled, “tomorrow I am having a waffle with peanut butter, a little peanut butter.”  Always thinking about his next meal, that one.

I am praying…the list is long.  This parenting thing is a lot harder than I like at times.  It’s interesting, the things that worried some people about having kids never worried me.  Like I was never afraid to bring home a baby from the hospital.  I never had that feeling “I am responsible for this baby.  OMG.”  I read one pregnancy book and no baby books.  I didn’t need help on that stuff, but now, well, I need help!  So I pray.  Last night, as I held No David’s hand I prayed incessantly for each child.  Then I creeped out of the room only to find more reasons to pray.

Sunshine…will be horrified I am sharing this, but she needs new diapers.  I am now on my third brand of diapers trying to find something that will work on her body and not leak crap all over her nice clothes.

Around the house…school starts this week.  I am moving some shelves into the breakfast nook and making that a full-time work area.  Our family is officially too big for that area, and first off, that makes me so happy.  Second, I can’t wait to use that space to my advantage.

From the kitchen…the only positive about going back to school is the order it brings to my kitchen.  With so little time to spend with the school age kids, I take care of menu planning weekly so I’m not running around at the last minute.  There will also be cookies waiting for those school kids when they come home tomorrow afternoon.

I am grateful…to stay home with my kids.  I fully admit my children drove me batty this week, yet I can’t imagine being away from them.  I hope they feel the same.

Last night…I went to the 1560 Secret Society party.  I can’t say it enough how awesome these people are.

I am wondering…why my laptop won’t stay charged.  Totally annoying.

I am hoping…this week goes well.  That I can stay focused, happy and calm.  And not bitter.

From the learning rooms…The Baby Hulk starts school this week.  We’ll be easing into things slowly, but I have two fun weeks planned to get started.  I am actually pretty excited about it.  No David will have his share of activities to work on as well, but nothing serious.

I am creating…an ornament for a Jesse Tree ornament swap.  I got stuck with Genesis 22:1-14.  Not a big fan of this verse, never understood it and having to make an ornament hasn’t helped me either.

To live the liturgy…Today’s Gospel…another story, it is probably one of my favorite of all time.  Love tracing back to our first Pope.

One of my favorite things…children’s books.  My dad gave me some money to spend on Baby Hulk’s schooling.  I have found so many great used books!

A few plans for the week…Burgers on Monday (The Baby Hulk’s back to school meal), School starts tomorrow for Goose and Squirt, homeschool on Tuesday, swim lessons, a play date and dinner with a friend on Saturday evening.

A picture thought I am sharing…