Jul 16

Me Time Is On The Horizon

The kids went to bed late, and woke up early. I put them to bed on-time, they just didn’t stick to my plan. It has been a long week already. Did I mention that again they all woke up before 7:00 a.m., and again have been fighting with each other ever since 7:00 a.m.

Yesterday I was at my desk for just a bit, when I spotted Agnes’ preschool enrollment paperwork that had been shuffled behind some handmade art from the kids. Just  then I remembered that she needs a well child check-up before she can go, I had better schedule that.

We went out in the evening to do a little price comparison not-really-shopping, and that’s when I spotted the supply lists for the big kids! I snapped up two of them and happily showed them to the boys, yep I’m that kind of mom, and after the noise levels and non-stop fighting, it is time for them to get back to school.

So, cut to this morning. I am on the phone with the doctor’s office, and that’s when Dylan chimes in that he needs something, Agnes runs over and punches Dylan, and I’m on the phone saying “don’t hit your brother”, that’s when the very kind scheduler starts giggling. Then I can’t remember Agnes’s birth year, and Thade is whining that the breakfast that he had really wasn’t the one that he wanted, and Dylan is again screaming at Agnes because she has worn his Hulk costume for too long.

By now the very kind scheduler is laughing her butt off, and stating that she is happy that she is at work today. I finally figure out when I delivered Agnes, and separate the two tiny ones, Thade has given up at this point, because the complaints just aren’t working, and I finally get the appointment scheduled. I forgot to have her transfer me to preregister the appointment. I think I’ll wait until snack-time to make another phone call.

I sent the kids outside to play while I wrote out a few bills, I had to immediately bring them back in because Agnes is screaming at the top of her lungs that the boys aren’t playing fair. The task of bill writing has yet to be accomplished.

So the kids are back in, and now moved to separate levels of the house. The boys are still arguing, but at least Agnes is quiet for the moment. Oh goodness, I need another cup of coffee…

 

 

Jul 15

Another Dishcloth

I’ve just wrapped up another tiny project. This Summer I have been crocheting dishcloths for the kitchen. They are quick to crochet, and look cute in the kitchen too.

I used three skeins of Peaches & Creme cotton yarn for the bulk of the towel. I then used another skein in dark blue to add some more color.

I love the vintage look of the handmade towels. Time to get back to the craft table.

Jul 14

Monday Morning

It is only 7:00 a.m. here, and the boys have been up and arguing since 6:15 a.m. The Miss was quickly to follow. I think today is going to be an extra long day… We are off to three stores this morning to get the house stocked back up. I hope the kids are up to the trip.

Better get to it. Happy Monday!

 

 

Jul 13

Sunday: Stills

I often try to stay off of my computer on the weekends, so I usually don’t have a post for Sunday. I was looking through some photos this morning, when I was up way too early, and I thought that Sunday would be a nice spot to share a still photo. I’ll try to make this one a weekly post, I love to take photos of all things that are still.

“Sweet tea with an ice-water chaser”

 

Jul 12

This Week

This week the weather has been extra warm, so we’ve been hiding out indoors. The kids have been playing non-stop, and yesterday they spent the entire afternoon in a blanket fort that they had built. I say blanket fort, but it was really a multi-level pirate ship. They were screaming pirates, and they had a blast.

I took the pirates out for a bit to run errands, and get sno-cones too. I think we picked the hottest part of the day to get outside. Today it is going to be really warm, so I’ve got the ice-pops stocked and ready to go. I think another indoors day is in order.

Stay cool today…