Creative Kids...

Here was our November Kids Day. We painted Turkeys and then had a little snack. We then Read "Show Each Other Forgiveness" which is a cute book about a boy who got really mad and yelled at his friends and sister after they did something. He was then in time-out when he realize he messed up! God forgives us so he should forgive his friend for losing his ball and say sorry for yelling at him! Lovely story!

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Then we Gorgeous Gords!! So fun. The kids picked what eyes, nose, hair, feet, and arms they wanted. I did the hot glu but they helped put them or point to the place they wanted. Some wanted "cheerleader arms saying hooray" some wanted a tie like daddy's or a scarf, and some wanted hair standing straight up! Very fun.

It just being girls this time. Avery wanted to paint everyone's fingernails so thanks to Nadia and Kadence for letting her! Mia wanted to play dress up and sing with a microphone (very disappointed it was not a working one). We then went over how we are to act when our parents come home and crazy enough....NO ONE MELTED DOWN!!! Success!

Too bad my blog is not a success. I'm going to have to learn this one day. These pictures did not go where I wanted them too :(

And now for Ms. Sass....

Driving to church last night nice and peacefully and all of the sudden someone has to kick someone else and then start yelling. I tell them to stop and our precious little Avery says "Zane, Zip it lock it, put it in your pocket!" I swear...I thought they would just be cute and innocent for a little longer! Can I really not just keep her in a box to live forever in?! Just a month prior it was "Missed me missed me now you gotta kiss me!" I mean thats not even good grammar there....Oh how I can't wait to see what she learns today!

On a positive note...she hasn't been kissed yet!!! But her sass factor and head bobbin is becoming sadly an A+

Not the typical post...I may still be throwing up...

Stage 1- PITY

I think I’ve realized a circular pattern in my life. It starts with feeling like everyone is mad at me, or lonely, or not good enough, bored, depressed, or many other things.

Stage 2- HEROISM
I then try and overcompensate. Attend every bible study, every leadership position, my job needing me extra to train new girls, doing fun things with kids, keeping the house clean, cook something without a microwave, host church meetings, paint pictures, scrapbook, organize things to make everyone’s life easier…

Stage 3- OVERWHELMED
I then have so much stuff going on I’ll forget something important and revert back to stage one. Or I’ll continue on and start feeling overwhelmed. Scrapbook is all over the place and kids have gotten into it. My organizing ends up just being everything out of all the drawers or closets but nothing put back up. Several paintings half done, brushes with paint still on it and ruined, kids feel the tension and get clingy and make putting them to bed more difficult. Wes and I haven’t talked in a week because of no time…

Stage 4- LOOKING AT LIFE IN BLENDER
I get a migraine that kills so bad I end up throwing up uncontrollably and phenergan around the clock does nothing. A certain loved one gets upset and short because the kids always fight and go crazy when they know we are at a time we can’t handle it. It is all taken out on me and how I’m not doing anything to help myself (every time I swallow spit I throw up so I’m not sure what more I can do!) Dealing with frustration is not something my family is good at with words or action…

Stage 5- SURRENDER
Most of the time I end up in the ER. I’m pumped with Zofran, lots of IV fluid, and some pain meds. I’m there a few hours and come out pretty well. Prayer life is never better than this stage. Especially during recovery when I’m well enough to read but not much else! However, it becomes time for stage one again!!!

I guess it's time for me to start prioritizing the wonderful things in the Heroism Stage!! This is my goal for the month. One thing I think will really help is me quitting my job. I just decided it was must. I don't have too many comittments especially now that soccer is over for Avery! I do have a problem remembering things though. I'm not sure why (I should have Swink test me before I quit this coming Wednesday!) but i literally always forget things unless I can pair it with something else (exp. after church on wednesday there is a meeting) Things paired with something else or my little Avery asking me about it everyday...reminding me, help me!! Otherwise I forget stuff. I've got to stop beating myself up for it. I promise it doesn't mean whatever it was was unimportant to me...it just means i'm imperfect and its just not worth a $1,000 hospital bill anymore so I can't get myself worked up. Hmm it's now 11 occlock and I neep sleep...I'm sure I'll dream about more things I need to work on but feel free to let me know how you all survive without ending up in the blender!!!!!

A Blog that Blows...

Why does my blog blow?! The title is over their picture, there is a big purplish box to the right full of nothing, among many other unfortunates. Someone help my little blog before it starts to get made fun of...

Trutht vs Lie

So I have no idea how to post pictures on here but I must admit I have yet to even spend 1 second trying! I wanted to share this before I forgot though...

Yesterday during a shopping trip, I realized Zane had a patch of hair that was shaved off on the top of his head! Like everytime I question the kids, I heard Zane did it...no Avery did it...NO ZANE DID...nooooooooo (starts hitting Avery) I didn't....and so on.

I stopped them and let them know how it was a good thing I keep video cameras hidden in every room and that I would just check it when we got back home. Immediately miss Avery said "I just remembered I did it. I got your pink thing (razor)". It was a bittersweet moment. It is never fun realizing that my kids lie to me, but I was pretty excited to see how quick it helped her "remember"!!!

What a great way to spend a Saturday...

Today started out the same as every Saturday starts out. The kids wake up and Wes and I are laying in bed not wanting to move. It's about 8:00! Wes says "Its your turn to get breakfast, I get to sleep in" I say "I wanna sleep in too geez..." He starts the whole I wake up earlier than you ever other day and I remind him how I get more emotionally drained not to mention girls need more sleep than guys...!!!" We end up both getting up and throwing together a bowl of cereal for the kids. For those of you who make a gormet breakfast on Saturday mornings....come bring us some! We are lazy and deserve it!

Somehow we managed to get Avery to her soccer pictures at 9:00 followed by a double header. She actually ran around the field some and accidentally came in contact with the ball a couple of times...we are proud parents!

It was then nap time for everyone but me. I can't seem to take naps. I read some of Life's Healing Choices and watched a show online! After naps we thought we'd see what Family Fun Night in the farmer's market area was all about! Pretty neat. I recommend it. Avery also made a big step by actually touching Snoopy and a big tooth character! I think I can smell disney world soon!!!

We ate and chatted with some friends and then I was off to my indoor soccer game! This was a great way to end a day! My sports Asthma came out. I saw the clock with only 2 more minutes left of the first half with no girl subs at the time. I knew I needed out but felt like pushing through...almost passed out and became worthless the rest of the game. This seems like a good time to recruit...any girls want to join our team!!?

Welp, Saturday Night Live is over and I'm not in bed. I'm neglecting Wes but I believe I have said something that was so inspirational that it was worth it!l