(whew.) It has been so busy lately. I'm pretty sure I always say that- but it's because it never stops!!! It just simmers down sometimes and gets explosive other times. An added pressure right now is that we are in the middle of a few projects. Plus it's spring time and the yard needs work, and other various task that come with the arrival of spring demand our attention. We are building a garden. I should have taken before shots, because it looks like such a transformation. The water is FINALLY on, so the last step is fixing the sprinkler system for it. I'm really excited to have fresh vegetables and herbs. I just hope they do well! The other thing is that we just sold our couches and got new ones last week (which is such an ordeal in itself) We did it all on Craig's List so finding time for searching people's homes is very complicated. These past 2 weeks, we've been searching the entire area (in actual stores and CL) for an ottoman that will meet our needs and match the existing stuff. That's been really frustrating. We've done the "You stay in the car, and I'll go in and then I'll come back out and you can go in...." and when we go to all that trouble and don't find anything- I start to get a little irritable. So along with the couch switch- the plan is to redecorate and switch out some old outdated stuff and change color schemes. But finding time, money, or the right things .....blah blah blah. Anyway. life goes on. ....in a messy home....

The boys are playing soccer and I hope it's getting better. It's definitely a good opportunity to learn to obey other adults, play well with kids and receive encouragement. It sure cramps our Saturday nap schedule (and the only "get things done" day out of the week)
Libby is GROWING. (mostly width...) She is getting to little fits when she's not getting enough (according to her standards) food or when Mom leaves the room. I clearly under feed her.Registered Ian for Kinder this week. Our area is going to full day to save money on midday bussing. Not ideal, but I'd rather that then have class sizes that are insane. I think he'll do good. My biggest concerns for him are meltdowns, social struggles, and concerning influences. And that's why I've been praying for him since the day he came out (and before) and heavily since I realized what a firecracker he is. :) As a mom- you just want others to see the amazing things you see in your child. You want them to realize how incredible and loving they are, despite other actions that are displayed. As I teacher I really try to view each child that way. Even the extremely defiant ones or challenging ones. This is someone's baby. This child has an incredible side to them, even though it's difficult to see at times. I want to be able to see what their parents see and love them in the same way....(on a much smaller scale). It makes teaching much easier, actually. Okay I need to get going this morning. I'm already late on waking everyone up and Jer and I usually try to go get a cup of drip coffee together on Thursdays. .....A moment to talk alone....before the togetherness of the weekends.