Being Thankful

This post is to simply say how thankful I am for guardian angels that watch over my family, even when we don't ask for it; for the blessings of tax refunds that help to cover deductibles; for insurance companies that are quick to respond when we are panicked and lost; for friends at collisions shops that can baby-step us through stressful situations, offering advice and much-needed assistance; for the blessing of family & friends that will step-in to take children when mommy falls apart after getting off the phone with their daddy who calls to say "I was just in a car accident, a bad car accident, and I think the car may be totaled."

For all of these things, and for the things that don't come to my exhausted mind right now, I am so very thankful!

Four New Babies

'nuff said!

Creativity

This is what happens when a 4 year old is left to his own devices while I am upstairs homeshooling his older brother.

His creative little mind could definitely have done worse!!!

A Decision

Meant to post yesterday, but the day got away from me, so you're getting 2 posts today!!! Aren't you excited?!?! Actually, its a follow-up post to my home school dilemma.

After allot of praying and thinking and talking, Michael & I have decided to allow Morgann to finish out the year in her current Kindergarten class. I think we will probably begin home schooling her next Fall. She isn't happy with our decision, but is content knowing that she will be home next year with Alex & I.

It took some time, but I finally came to the conclusion that I have way too much on my plate right now, and with the impending changes that will be taking place in our household very soon, I need to spend more time preparing to have all 3 kids at home for most of the week...beginning next year! Granted, Ian will more than likely be enrolled for at least 3 days a week for PreK, but having Morgann at home will be a big adjustment for Alex and I both. Its not something that I can jump into lightly, as I would probably fall flat on my face. And, the last thing I think I need is more pressure...my life is a little too hectic already.

So for now, things are going to remain as they are, and I am very happy with my decision. Thank you all for your prayers and advice...sometimes my emotions get the best of me and I need some outside influence from friends/family. Although now I need to start studying up on my phonics.....

Breakfast Anyone?

Betty Crocker & Martha Stewart I am not. But, apparently I can make a mean waffle!

A few nights ago, while rummaging around the kitchen trying to figure out dinner, I found an un-opened box of Bisquick. So, I decided on waffles. And, as a bonus, I let the kids help mix the batter and make their own waffle (by pouring the batter onto the waffle maker). They had a blast and it made dinner very fun for everyone.

The next morning, I was bombarded with requests for more waffles. Although I had the excess batter wrapped up in the fridge, we didn't have the time to pull out the waffle iron. But I made a special point of allowing a few extra minutes yesterday to fulfill their request, and earned scores of brownie points in the process. And, I discovered that it doesn't take any more time to make a waffle with pre-made batter, than it does to pop a toaster waffle into the toaster. So, guess what my kids are asking for each morning now....and honestly, I'm having fun with it :)