Keeping it Real

I have several things that I want to post, but I tend to take too much writing posts. I end up not doing it because other things get in the way. For instance, the junk under the recliner couch.  .  .

First Day of School

It's in the books!  It was tough at times. It was sweet at times. Thankful L has such a fantastic teacher (same as last year)!

Days like these prompt us to reminisce.  We ought to do that more often. Our time with our kids will slip through our fingers all too quickly!

Yes, My Middle Name is MACGYVER!

Ok, so I was just locked in Ga's  room for over 5 hours.  She woke up around 1 & crawled into our bed. I was so out of it that I couldn't figure out what she needed. 

I suggested we go lay in her bed for a few minutes (really I just wanted her to fall asleep).  But she had other ideas in mind.  She decided to lock us in.  Mind you I came with no key,  no phone, and it's the middle of the night.

I tried going back to sleep, but Ga thought it was time to play.  I couldn't keep my eyes open, but I couldn't sleep either because Ga was having a good ol' time!Y

Tried to help her fall asleep, but I was so tired it was nearly.  Finally slept for a couple hours after she fell asleep.

The key to unlock her closet shore doesn't work, because it has a flat end with a hook on the other end. Then it dawned on me that I could try and bend the hook out.

So what does an escaped convict do at 6:30 on a Sunday morning?  ?  ?  TAKE A NAP!

Loriella Park

We spent a couple hours at a county park.  We spent most of our time at the playground and a short walk in the woods. I'm so glad my girls (and Stephen) enjoy the simple things like slides, swings, creeks, and walks in the woods!

Because THIS is How We Roll in the Woof House

I've been gone from this blog for several years, but thought what better way to start over than to be real. 

S is with L at the gym.  Ga and I are hanging at home today.  Dishwasher unloaded and subsequently IMMEDIATELY reloaded and ready to run. How does that happen? 

Sauce from yesterday's canning put away (we're up to 25 qts).  I need 39 total to make it to next tomato season without buying sauce.

Laundry hunt completed with a joyful 4 yr old.  She's happy while I sort at least. Just ignore the fact that she's "taking a nap" in the dirty laundry!

Season Pass to Kings Dominion - Day 1

Having to buy a Coke, because you left your coffee at home- $1.39.  Buying two bananas for 4 kiddos and myself- $1.  Having your 2 yr pee around her virtually dry diaper on your lap at Kings Dominion in the middle of your ride on the Ferris Wheel - a good laugh with a friend, Wishing you have brought your winter coat - bonding moment.  Watching your nearly 6 yr old laugh/have fun/develop her own friendship - PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm up because I couldn't resist drinking(@8pm) half of my coffee that I left at home this morning.  Thanks Wendy Levasseur for a fun day at KD today. Do my kids really care if I take the time to post this at 11pm?  Taking the time out of my sleep time? THey might tomorrow morning.  This is nearly long enough to be a blog post.  So maybe I should copy and paste it to my blog that I haven't posted to in a year?  http://threecountryfamily.blogspot.com/. 

Lily's Birthday Cupcakes

Here is the link to the pictures of my trial run for Lily's B-day cupcakes.