I just dropped Josh off at school. He seemed very excited. He saw the girl in his church primary class in line and a huge smile came over his face (I think he’s got a crush). He’ll be sitting at the same table as her. Now I get to clean the kitchen without interruption. I almost feel lonely- even though BJ is downstairs. I think I’ll blast my Debbie Gibson music and start cleaning.
Seriously what in the world am I going to do with myself???
Gerritt and Jakob are back in school today. They both were really excited to be going. After I exercised this morning, I went into their room to get a picture of them sleeping. What I found was two very excited boys half way dressed already- it was 20 to 7. Little stinkers! Josh had his kindergarten open house today. He wants to be in school now- doesn’t want to wait a week.
Here’s some pics from this morning…
Well I finally started up again! I had gotten up to Gerritt’s 9 month age range. Wow- I’m good! I started yesterday, and now I am up to Jakob’s blessing day and Josh’s birth day. After I get all of my photos that I have printed in- I will be switching over to my new scrapbooking program on the computer! I can’t wait- it makes AMAZING pages! I just may finish up the pictures that I don’t have on the computer, and forget about all of the hundreds of prints so I can scrapbook the EASY way.
This program is attached to the Apple computer system where I can send pictures in and they will publish a hard bound book for me. BJ had the idea that we can do this for Gerritt’s baptism. Such a GREAT idea- to have a hard bound book full of pictures of you and your family on your baptism day! I can’t wait!!! I love technology!
Anyway- back to the scrapbooking. I haven’t wanted to start again because I was SO far behind. So- I took over the kids toy room (they don’t really have toys anymore anyway) and I spread all my pictures out by year- and it is SO easy now to do. Just grab some pictures and go! I’m not that great at making it cute- which is why I can’t wait to use the computer program- but the kids love it anyway!
I figured I’d better start a hobby since Josh will be in school this year and I will be left at home all by myself! They go back in less than 2 weeks- July 25th. I hope I don’t get bored! What does a stay at home Mom do when there are no kids at home? Guess I can take up the Xbox- haha.
Gerritt comes up to me and says, “Is my tooth loose? It hurts when I chew.” I checked it- and yes it was wiggling a bit. He went outside to let his brothers feel it. Josh pulled so hard it popped it out. I heard Gerritt say, “Oh my goodness- my tooth fell out!” I shouted- “Liar!” Thinking he was trying to fool his brothers. Jake then pipes in, “No it’s for real.” Gerritt comes in with a bloody mouth sans the tooth. He was standing on the deck when Josh pulled, and it fell through the slats. Whimpy Mom decided to brave the spiders and dirt to look for the tooth with Jakob. No luck. Gerritt said, “In my letter to the tooth fairy I’m going to tell her that my brother pulled so hard we lost my tooth- so can I have 100 dollars?” I’m thinking she doesn’t carry that kind of money around. So- I’m thinking- no.
One of Jake’s first comments was, “He beat me to number 5 tooth.” The dentist didn’t want to pull Jake’s teeth- so he’s still at 3 teeth lost. Then Gerritt said to Jake, “I did beat you to number five.” Jake said- “I know- let’s say ten.” So now the race is on for number 10! They’re funny.
We promised the boys that we would go camping this past Friday. Things happened where we weren’t able to go. Since that was the second time this summer… we had to do SOMETHING for them.
We decided to set the tent up in the backyard and make smores in our fire pit. The boys slept in the tent with our big lab, Jackson. I was a little nervous about that- but we figured Jackson would warn us if something went wrong.
Jake came in around 2 am because the wind wouldn’t let him sleep. Gerritt came in a 6 am since the sun was up- I told him to go to bed- I’m sure he didn’t (he’s not much of a fan of sleeping) and Josh stayed in the tent until Milo came and jumped on the tent to get to Jackson. Guess he figured it wasn’t fair that Jackson got to sleep in the tent and he didn’t.
While we roasted marshmallows Friday night- the dogs begged and begged for some chocolate. To no avail- poor guys. I gave them the crumbs from the graham crackers when we were done stuffing our faces.
Oh how I wish I were one of those women who loves cleaning! Do they exist? Are there really Monicas out there (Friends reference)? It took me until 2 Pm today to get motivated to clean the kitchen. I called my sister Beckey so that I could talk to her while I cleaned…she was busy. So I decided to SUCK it up and just do it. Now the task of cleaning the bathrooms tomorrow is already on my mind. Dreading every minute that ticks me closer to tomorrow.
And don’t get me started on the laundry! That NEVER ends! There is always something staring at me seeming to say, “Wash me! Wash me!” I’m not so bad at the washing, since I gave myself a schedule, as I am the putting away. I have many pieces of clean clothing hanging in the laundry room, and many pieces of clean clothing folded in the laundry room. I have to pump myself up to put them away.
If only being a stay at home Mom was just playing with the kids, or making sure they don’t swallow something they aren’t supposed to. If only, If only, If only…
Gerritt was an all star in his league tonight. He lost his first game but won his second game. He got a few doubles and made a few outs on first base. It was a fun night.
They’ll all be playing baseball again in the fall. The schedule is kind of hectic- but without the daily dose of some form of baseball, whether it be practice or a game, I’m getting bored! I don’t know what we did BEFORE the baseball season!
Tonight Jake got to play in an All Star game. The way they do it in this league is the coach of each team picks the best players that they think could be in All Stars. Three kindergarteners got picked from our team. Josh was upset that he didn’t get picked- I had to explain to him that he was younger and his chance will be next year.
Jake was really excited that he got to play on a real baseball diamond and sit in a real dug out. Normally they play on a grass field. He got a new shirt to go with it- always love the free t-shirts! Congratulations to Jakob!!!
BJ went in today and got Lasik done. He’s so excited that he can see without contacts or glasses! His eyes are kind of irritated- he’s trying to sleep it off. Jake, Josh and I got to watch it being done on a TV outside the room. The head doctor of the office stopped to explain what was happening. It was kind of gross- but very cool!
Now of course I am jealous of him… I still have to deal with the contacts daily. Oh well- he’s worked hard for it! Guess he deserves it a little (TIC). Here’s a picture of him trying to rest and getting bugged by his wife with the bright light!
Today our youngest turned 5. Unbelievable! Our Cinco De Mayo baby! We stayed home and got ready to watch the Jazz win. Which they did- WOOHOO!
image: detail of installation by Bronwyn Lace