Happy Birthday M!

I had big plans for M's birthday. The kids wanted him to have a themed party like theirs. We chose Prince Caspian. He loves all of Narnia...but we didn't own this newest DVD yet. I bought the Chronicles of Narnia Pop-Up book. I'd seen the Pioneer Woman mention it and I purchased it that day. I found Narnia posters at the 99cents store, and the kids colored the decorations. The boys had planned to wear their costumes for the party. Then, on the day of our party, I had to take 7 to the Dr and his eardrum ruptured while we were waiting to be seen. I picked up the cake on the way home from the Dr.

We didn't quite have the party we had planned, but the cake was amazing! I also bought M some new CDs.

***Since this post accidently was left in Draft...I'm posting it 9 months late.

Home from the Dr.

7's eardrum burst while we were in the waiting room. He's got an antibiotic. Hope the throwing up stops once the ear feels better.

I've got an antibiotic too. UTI for me.

Did I mention it's M's birthday tomorrow? Happy Birthday hubby! The cake is beautiful and since we're all feeling yucky there will be more cake for you.

Just Checking In...

I've had some fun posts planned in my head. Lots of Red White & Blue family fun. Some finished knits. Some kid art. But, the photos for all these things are on the desktop, and it seems I'm only on my laptop these days. I do need to update something...so here's the bullet points.

Healthwise:

• Only one kid had the tummy bug! That's a HUGE praise!
  
• I've not been feeling well though...something different though. I'm frustrated that I might have to go to the Dr. tomorrow.

Kidwise:

• Both boys have learned to swim! 2 down/ 1 to go.
• A lot of life feels like that (2 have learned to read, write, ride a bike, swim...and one to go...I don't want to miss the fun things that are happening right now...but I can see that my kids will demand less of me when all three can participate).

Momwise:

• I'm not sure if it's the laid back attitude of summer or what, but I'm feeling blue. I'm not sure how I want to fix this either.
• I'm not finding time for the things I need...reading, knitting, exercise.
• And I NEED to be purging too-small clothes from the kids closets.

Schoolwise:

• I'm working on planning school for next year. Mostly, this has me going through last years stuff and putting papers in the recycle bin. I'm also cutting up magazines for future collages (I save images we might need and get rid of the rest...boy did we have a lot of magazines.)
• I bought a cute ABC scrapbook for our Alphabet study next year. I've never really scrapbooked, but I think this will be a fun way to remember our year.

Knitwise:

• I CO for Cece (chic knits) for my mom. I hope I can have it finished for the start of school.
• I'm also working on finishing up some 2nd socks.

Guess that's it. I really want to work on Finding Joy in my everyday life. I think there's a book I need to buy.

*** ETA*** 7 (the one with the tummy bug that probably wasn't a tummy bug) threw up again this morning. This time I'm pretty sure it's an ear infection. I'm waiting until 9am to call the Dr. and try to get 2 appointments. One for him and one for me.

4th of July!

This is our favorite holiday. And it appears that 6 has taken the love of a propane torch from my brother.

Living in the Mundane

I read Kristen's Tuesday post over at "We are THAT Family" this morning.  By the way...I love her name. =0)  Oh, did that video speak to me.  Living in the Mundane....bleaching every surface that has been touched by barf.  Finding a wet pull up that had been put back into the PJ drawer by one 4 yo...and now washing all the contents of that drawer.  I am living in the MUNDANE.  It's my decision to be stuck here or to invite the Glorious to join me...and change my heart.  Go watch the video by Christy Nockels and then there's a free song to download.  Invite the Glorious into your Mundane.  I know I'm not the only one with STACKS of dirty laundry...and kids that spill when they eat...and a house that gets messy while we're all asleep.  

Update from yesterday...We're clear this morning...but my heart won't be settled for a few days when I can be sure this won't pass to other kids...or myself...or my husband.