Loving the pool!

We took the kids to the pool today. Jordan has always loved the pool and she's a very good swimmer. Lauren likes the pool too. She is becoming a swimmer this year. I think by the end of summer, she'll be able to get in with no floaties. I didn't know how Shane would like it. I lathered him up with 50 SPF sunblock and got in with him. He LOVED it! He kicked his little feet and splashed with his hands. I put him in a baby float and he just grinned. I hope he'll like the sand when we go to the beach in July. Here are some pictures from today. Enjoy!

School's Out

Well, I should have more time to post now that school is out. I don't have to work on homework every evening so that will free up some time. Jordan had straight A's again on her report card! She did so well this year. Star Roll all year. I am so proud of her! Lauren did great too. She was tested to determine her reading level at the end of the school year and she tested to the end of 2nd grade! Not too shabby for a kindergartener, huh? Very proud of her! Shane is still not crawling. He doesn't have any teeth. He is content to sit back and let his sisters be the over-achievers in this family. He is beginning to sleep a little better. I'll take whatever I can get in the form of sleep - it's few hours and far between with him.

The kids start summer camp on Monday. It's our first year and I hope they enjoy it. I wish I could stay at home with them but we just can't right now. Of course, if the price of gas keeps going up I'll have no choice but stay home! It's outrageous! Anyway, they'll have swimming, arts and crafts, basketball, etc.

Here are a few pics because it's been a while :)

Jordan

Lauren

Shane


More to come!

Not so good, huh?

Monday, February 4, 2008

So apparently I am not real good at this blogging thing. I am going to try to post more. Hopefully it works out.

I love my life - mostly. It's hectic. I have a 9 year old daughter, Jordan. She is in third grade, she makes good grades (Star Roll all year so far), she loves Hannah Montana and she plays basketball. She is a good girl. She is a good helper. I also have a 5 year old daughter, Lauren. She is in kindergarten, she is doing really well (they don't have grades in Kindergarten), she plays basketball and she loves to make anything. Give her a paper towel, glue stick and rubber bands and she will make something out of it. She is a good girl too. I have a 5 month old baby boy, Shane. He has been my most difficult child. He was the hardest pregnancy and the most difficult baby. He doesn't sleep well and he has a terrible temper. I love him with all my heart.

I love all of my babies. I don't know what I ever did before I had them. Sometimes it's crazy trying to get to all of our activities. I am PTA co-president and I work full time so I am a busy momma. Today is Monday so when I get off work I will go pick up the kids, go home, feed the dogs, fix supper, start homework, put the towels that I washed this morning before work into the dryer, make sure everyone eats and then start baths. After baths I will lay out clothes for the kids for tomorrow and make sure their homework is put away in their backpacks. Then I will put them to bed and check email. After everyone is in bed I might start another load of laundry then go to bed myself. I know this is not more than any other mom has to do - I am just so tired. I feel like I can never get caught up.

I didn't want this post to be a "downer". I want to keep track of our lives and the good and fun things we do. Maybe the next one will be happier.

Where do I begin?

Here is a picture of my angels.

I wanted, no maybe needed a place to write down my thoughts. I think more clearly when I get my thoughts down on paper. I don't know if I'll be able to keep up but I think I will give it a shot. My life has been so hectic but maybe this blog will help maintain my sanity. Anyway, here goes - we'll see if it works.....