This year I celebrated the last birthday in my 20's...yes mama its true....your baby girl is now 29!!!! A couple weeks before my birthday I had taken Maddie to school in the typical frazzled mom fashion. oh come on you know what I am talking about. Sweat pants, tshirt, old flannel, hair thrown in a scrunchi and raccoon eyes, no time for brushing of the hair, let alone teeth. I had said my usual "prayer" please God don't let me run into anyone I know, and let me not get in an accident on my way (you know the always have on clean clothes rule!) So I had made it safely home and was anticipating the promised toast and eggs when I walked in the door. Well clearly that was not what I came home to. I opened the door and my dear sweet hubby was standing in the dinning room with a weird silly look on his face. I asked him what was wrong and he said nothing, just glanced into our bedroom, what? I asked again, now feeling a sick feeling arise in my stomach. Fearing the worst. And there they were sitting on my bed, all perky and excited and ready to be the bestest friends to a old tired girl who really really really was in need of a vacation! My 2 best friends had apparently been scheming for months!!! They had pulled out a suitcase and all my clothes said "hurry up shower, dress, and pack, we are leaving" I think at this point I was in shock....where is my coffee my brain was shutting down. pack? and the words that came out of their mouths next were like angles singing "we are not coming back till Sunday night!!!" (and my dear readers...this was Friday morning!!!) I think my heart stopped!!!

So off we went, and they blindfolded me...standard procedure apparently for "official girl napping" they had thought of everything, even rescheduling my chiropractor appointment so I could go there first!!! Then off to Disney, yes.... I know, 2 nights in a hotel, and the happiest place on earth! Jen, Laurie and I had so much fun. The food was so yummy, the weather was great, a little rain never hurt anyone! plus without kids who could complain?! For once I got to be that stranger who gives the mother in line with the screaming children a "knowing nod" it was great!!! Thank you to all the hubbies who forked over the cash, and changed all the diapers while we were playing all weekend! What a great birthday!

It has been demanded, ahem...of me that I update my blog. Where to begin? Currently in my house I have one 3 year old, two 2 year olds, one 1 year old and one 2 month old. Whom I am pretty certain have already destroyed what little was "clean" in the house, excuse me there are doors slamming.............................................................................................. OK I'm back, all fingers are still attached. phew. OK where was I? I seem to have very little train of thou.....
We are trying out some new flooring, it's kind of like the new bamboo floors, have you seen those? so very "green" and beautiful, however ours are more of the whatever the kids track in over the crumbs the dogs refuse to clean up (yes, my two dogs are on strike...no more goldfish or Cheerios will be "hoovered" till they get a new contract). Apparently our dishwasher is also on strike (aka ME) but thankfully my dear sweet hubby has taken over that job...and thank goodness because it was getting a little (ok, alot) scary!!! Oh and my real dilemma of the day, please help me brainstorm this one, I have a mini van that holds 5 in the back, however only holds 4 car seats...
Today I have to pick up Robby at the bus stop...well everyday actually...but today will be my first day attempting to take BETHANY, SAMANTHA, GABRIEL, JACK AND LOGAN....all down to the bus stop, and pick him up...and since we can't all fit...we will be WALKING!!!!!!! OK it's to much I can no longer think about that.
I also have 2 tests to take tomorrow at school, so at some point today I need to look over my notes, maybe I can do that while stripping down all the kids beds to wash the sheets...why must they all "leak" on the same night? well actually it is better ... but a pain anyhow....
OK so is this enough of an update? I could keep going? Oh I have yet to tell you about my 2 dear sweet friends "girl napping" me for a relaxing get away!!!!! But that will have to wait, I need more coffee and the house just got eerily quiet...that is NEVER a good thing. I will leave you with a sweet line from an old song...."it will be worth it all, when we see Jesus"....and my dear friends...it will.

Sonya! here is my new office!

To say that Jack loves banana's would be a real understatement. Nothing can keep him from enjoying his favorite fruit...including a peel. sigh,
that's my monkey!

This morning Bethany asked me to play hide and seek with her. While sounding like a great idea, I just didn't think that it would be a safe game to play in my present condition. Oh it's nothing too serious...I just try to avoid anything that requires me to close my eyes for more than a natural blink. Mama, I am so sorry for all the times, I refused to nap because I know now, those are the days when you needed a break the most!

I am sorry it has been so long since I have updated my blog. To say things are crazy is such an understatement!!! Classes 4 nights a week and once a month all day Saturday plus 2 kids at 2 different schools (each on a different side of town!) 2 others at home, 2 extra kids at home, and a hubby to care for and I am really thinking that a clone would be a FANTASTIC idea right about now! Oh and the 2 dogs which are making me crazy, especially when the little ones decide to play the recorders...that I in a very true lack of judgement bought them for Christmas!!!! What was I thinking???!!!!! However it is not all bad news. I still have a loving family who despite an occasional lack of recognition...hey lady have you seen my mommy? and I have amazing friends who have encouraged me along plus my mama who is my own personal cheerleader, without you all I would probably be on my way now to the funny farm, men in white coats, padded walls...jello for breakfast lunch and dinner....hmmmmm, a bed....personal time.....hmmmmm...ok so maybe that wouldn't be so bad! I love you all and wanted to say a heartfelt thanks!!!!!