Rain, Rain Go Away....

It has rained about all day today. There was a short break late morning so Ryan and I went outside just for awhile. Uncle Nat helped him ride his big boy bike (no training wheels) and he is doing great. He can go down to the mailbox. He has problems with the getting on and off cuz his legs are a little too short. So when it comes to stopping, he falls over and jumps off the bike! Other than that, we have been in the house all day. I didn't make the kids take a nap because we just didn't do anything and I knew they wouldn't be tired enough to nap today. I, however, caught a quick nap on the couch while they were watching a movie. I didn't do much around the house. I've just felt too lazy today! The kids were very well behaved and entertained themselves about all day. I did finally get up and sweep the floors after my nap and I had to do a load of laundry first thing this morning cuz Ryan peed in bed last night. That pile of blankets and sheets is still on my bed....Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

week in review...

Monday-woke up in a tent to hubby making a fire and the fresh smell of the mountains all around us. Happy that I made it thru the night without a bear siting. Spent the next 6 hours fishing and then came home.

Tuesday-Cleaned my hiney off all day. Only stopped to eat lunch and finally wrapped things up in time to make supper. The kids entertained themselves all day.

Wednesday-Took our time getting up and moving and then did a little shopping. Came home in time for lunch, the kids to play in the pool for awhile and then take a nap before making supper. Started going over ins papers with Brad about changing our plan. =) If you don't know why the smiley face, hopefully you'll know why in a few months. =) This smiley face is blushing.....Convinced hubby to take us to DQ after church.

Thursday-Took the kids to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Squeakuel playing for free in Teays Valley. Came home and ate lunch and did some more cleaning I think. Met up with a boy that Hannah went to school with last year and his Aunt, who I went to school with. Had a great time after the sun went down and it wasn't so hot.

Friday (today)-a couple more loads of laundry, cleaned my bathroom, tried to figure out a way to rearrange the livingroom to fit in a 20g fish tank (thanks dad). Cleaned out from under the couch, mind you we have a sectional so it was actually cleaning out from under 2 loveseats and a middle piece.....not fun and lots of dog hair, a missing shoe of Ryan's and some toys!! Daddy is on his way home from work early and he wants to go buy a new lawn mower and front door and maybe some fish if he is happy with the way I arranged things in here. We have to spend the weekend getting the camper ready for our youth camping trip next weekend.

"treasure every moment"

On our way home from Lancaster yesterday evening, we stopped at LJS in Athens to eat supper. An older couple came in after we were seated, took one look at the kids and said, "treasure every moment because they grow up so fast." I always try to do that but it was nice to hear it again. She went on to tell me that when her son was 3 and they were in California an older lady came up to her and said just that. And she really did take it to heart so now she tries to tell other young couples that same thing. Now her son is graduating (I can't remember if she said high school or college). It was nice and I almost had tears in my eyes. We talked about the sweet giggles and voices of little children and how precious they are. They truely are a gift from God! I love you Hannah and Ryan and I wouldn't trade a single day I share with you for anything else!!