I am simultaneously roasting chicken for casseroles, washing dishing, sterilizing baby cups, doing laudry, clearing drains, boiling water to mop the floor, and finalizing a meal plan for the week (this rarely happens) and drafting a grocery shopping list. It must be Saturday!!!
I am thankful for the many, many appliances that make it seem like I have 5 pairs of hands, and for running hot water ... and a sleeping little toddler, and my super husband who is doing all the driving and cheering at Emma and Harrison's basketball games today.
I think there is nothing better for the soul than to be peacefully productive. The last two weekends have been more of a full-out sprint (for good things that had to be done). Today is a better, more balanced pace. Ah yes! Sharing time plans still need tweaking, but they're pretty well done. I'm glad to be back in Primary. It is my cup of tea, at the moment.
We are looking forward to going on a double-date, mid-week, with the Murphys to see HP6 (Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince). We have seen the last few Harry Potter movies with them - it has become a little tradition. We are all readers of the books, so it is fun to chat afterwards over a later dinner or dessert at a restaurant. In fact, I reread the book earlier this summer, so I had my head on straight for the storyline. I got completely lost during "Order of the Phoenix" because it had been so long since I'd read it.
The next two weeks are brimming with activities. Harrison and Emma start a second 2-week round of swimming lessons, and Christian will be in a part-time 2-week summer camp (space-themed! He is so excited about it!) at his nearby preschool. We also have Harrison's piano lessons, my presidency meetings and various dr. appts.
In August, all scheduled activities (except piano) are overwith. Lots of free swim at our YMCA and our community pool is all that's on the agenda. Of course, there is the small issue of TWO birthday parties for our two boys. Harrison is turning 10, and we think the age of big at-home parties has ended for him. Last year's outing to the movies (Star Wars Clone Wars) with 7 friends went perfectly, but I don't think there are any terribly relevant movies that we could tie into. Maybe bowling or something.
Sabrina is on the verge of being moved upstairs into Emma's room - we will then officially have the "boys room" and the "girls room". Emma will be delighted. She has wanted Sabrina with her from the day we brought Sabrina home from the hospital. We will probably use all of August to get Sabrina in a good sleeping pattern in her new space before school start (and sleep becomes a premium for everyone).
Got to run - the appliances are all beeping or blaring at me!
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You are a busy mom. I still rememeber when I met you and your first two kids. Harrison and Emma were so little and now he is going to be 10 yrs old WOW!.
I want to offer my service as a aunt and babysitter. Let me know when you want to go in a hot date with your hubby. I'd love to take care of your kids. You have my phone number or e-mail address:) just let me know whenver you would like to do it. The kids and I would feel so please to have them over or to go there:)
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So glad to see you haven't given up blogging! Just reading about your family made me tired. Hope you get to relax sometimes. (Relax? I guess that doesn't really happen till the kids are all permanently out of the house, or something like that.) Keep up the great work, and know that we love you!
It was so fun to read your post. Sounds like fun times are happening at your house. It is a big accomplishment to make it through the first year with a baby. I can't believe our babies are almost 1. I started a blog too. angelamakescookies.blogspot.com
It is more of a picture blog than anything and I don't think it will have much to do with cookies but I thought using my email name would make things easier to remember.
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