Once again I’ve waited too long to give an update so this may take a while, sit back and enjoy.
Friday, October 21 was an at home day. In the morning one of my friends called me and asked me if I was doing park day. I told her I was carless. She said her boys really wanted to get together with Milo and Niah so I told her to bring them over here. They could entertain my little ones while I did school with Jaime and Alix. It worked like a charm. They got picked up about 3:30 and we started our normal chores and dinner fixing routine. Scott got home early and we had an early family dinner. I dressed and left for the cannery. I picked up a sister who needed a ride (her name is Sister Thompson) and then dropped Jaime off for her first offical Activities Day activity since she turned 8. The cannery went well. Usually I sort out the cannery items at the cannery according to who ordered so if I come up short I know why. But we had three no shows so I had to help can. I didn’t mind though. It’s fun to can. After we loaded the 50 boxes into my van Sister Thompson invited me out to dinner, her treat. Can’t pass up that kind of offer. We enjoyed a very nice, very quiet dinner. I got to know her much better and am even more amazed at her abilities after that. I got home about 10pm.
Saturday was a “lazy” day. Well, sort of. We decided to do a major clean. Good thing too, because it rained. After cleaning in the house for a few hours, we emptied the food storage from the back of the van, sorted out the orders and emailed every to let them know that they could come pick it up anytime. Because it was a rainy day we promised the kids a movie and popcorn night. Also, we had commited to babysitting three kids for a couple in the ward so they could go to a wedding. We had a delightful time with the three little ones and enjoyed having them at our “popcorn and movie” party. Our kids were in bed asleep by 8:30 and the parents came about 10 to get their kids.
Sunday was “normal”. Chruch, family time, dinner and then bed time.
Monday morning was the start of my week with the daycare kids. It was also my car care day. Our car put on so many miles this summer it was already ready for it’s “check up”. That took two hours, but there was a park close, so we walked to the park, played and then came back. Since we sold the red car we decided to use the money to put new tires on our van. So then I took the van to the tire place and had them put on a new set of tires. Again we went for a walk but this time to McDonalds. The kids were very excited. They were so well behaved we got 3 compliments while we were eating. We walked back to the car and drove home for about 10 minutes while I checked messages and returned phone calls. Then we went to P.E. We left a little early so I could pick up the kiddo’s from school. We got home to a mess of more messages, chores needing to be done and hungry kids. We somehow managed to relieve all those stresses and do family home evening before putting all the kids to bed.
Tuesday started out “fun”. Scott had an early morning appointment and had to take the car, so the children and I walked a mile to school and then home again. We got home in enough time to take daddy to the late shuttle and then have a normal rest of the day.
Wednesday September 26 was a busy day. All the kids were dressed and ready to go by 7:45. We all left the house, I dropped off Scott, dropped off the Millick kids at school and then headed to Afton’s doctor’s appointment. It was her one year check up. She did great. She weighs 18 lbs 14 oz and is 30 1/2 inches long. This puts her in the 10% for weight and 80% for height. Wouldn’t we all love stats like that? Anyway, we got done with that and headed over to a friends house to pick up her son. We all do P.E. together and her other son had surgery on Tuesday. We got to P.E. in just enough time and enjoyed watching the kids play some soccer. After that we all loaded in the car and I did three errands that were on the way home to the little boy’s house. I made two other stops before going home to our house. As soon as we got home I realized it was time to pick up the other kids from school. By the time we did a little bit of school work, chores and dinner I picked up Scott and then left. There was a wedding shower I was scheduled to attend. It was very fun and I enjoyed the company of the sisters I was with.
Thursday was piano. Then we came home and knuckled down on school and got a ton done. After the Millick kids were picked up we rushed to dance class. Right after dance we rushed to pick up Scott. After a quick dinner, Jaime got picked up and taken to roadshow practice. Alix had fallen asleep during the day and slept for 3 hours. She was not ready for sleep. Instead we did her school work that she missed while sleeping and cut her hair. Ever since she saw my hair cut she has wanted hers cut too. So we did it, took some “glamour” shots and sent her to bed. Jaime got home pretty late, went to bed and so did we.
Friday was temple day. Scott took the day off and got a ride to the temple. He spent about 5 hours doing temple work and then came home in the early afternoon. We spent some time enjoying eachothers company and doing chores so that we could do some other planned things on Saturday. Then I ran out to do some errands. It was suppose to be a quick trip to the bank and Wal Mart but I made quite a few stops in between and didn’t manage to get home till 9. I had a great time though. We tried watching a movie but ended up just falling asleep.
Saturday September 29 started out early. I got up early and did some computer work. Then I went to a friends garage sale. I had a ton of stuff I was going to give away but she said she was having a sale and so I told her she could have my stuff to sell. So I went over early and helped her set up and get things going. I then ran to Wal Mart (I never did make it the night before) got a few things and was home making breakfast by 7:45 am. After a yummy breakfast we finished the few chores that we had left and then showered everyone and left by 11am. It was Gayle’s birthday and Joey had invited a few guests to a resturant to help her celebrate. It was a surprise and we volunteered to go early and decorate. It was fun. The kids enjoyed decorating, the resturant was very accomodating and we had fun. We got home about 3. I vegged for a minute and then got dressed and went to a friends house. We rode together to the R.S. broadcast. It was an amazing, uplifting meeting and I was very glad I could attend. We had a dinner afterwards and just enjoyed the company of so many wonderful sisters from the stake. I got home about 8.
Sunday was a normal day. Jaime had her debue in Sacrament meeting singing “Reverently, Quietly”. She did a beautiful job and we were all very proud of her. After church we rested, had home teachers come and then rested some more. Too much resting I think. We served the kids cookies and squash for dinner. Now I can justify the cookies because they were home made, 100% whole wheat, oats and raisins. And who doesn’t love a fresh butternut squash from someone else’s garden? Oh ya, did I mention we served milk too? It was fun and I think the kids enjoyed the “unnormal” dinner.
Today, Monday October 1, has been routine. It is the first day of October which means it is the first day of three months of non stop partying for one reason or another! Today was also the day I put the order in for 55 gallon water barrels. In an attempt to help ward members store water, I volunteered to do an order. I put the word out to the stake. I was able to place an order for 37 barrels. It will be quite the order to pick up when the time comes. Other than that we did our school work, chores, P.E., dinner and FHE. It was a fun day.
I feel great. I was talking with another mom who has a child slightly older than Afton and we were talking about how we are just barely feeling like we have our bodies back! It feels great to have lots of energy. To want to play on the floor with my kids. To want to cook and clean and have enthusiasm for life. It’s amazing what a hit your body takes for children, and yet it is all worth it. To see my five children smiling at me, laughing and enjoying life is amazing. To get hugs and kisses and am told how much they love me and are glad that I am thier mommy. What a joy parenthood is and I wouldn’t change it for a thing. Not one thing!!
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