Week in review

A week ago we celebrated Eli's birthday at the house with grandparents. We grilled some burgers and ate cake, and it was nice. Eli tried the cake, but really didn't care for it too much--and that is just fine with me. He just stuck his fingers in it and made faces about the mess. On his actual birthday, which was Monday, we just spent the day spoiling him with kisses and songs! We must have sang "Happy Birthday to you" over a dozen times! He would just clap and say "yeahhh!" It was our first week at home all together since school got out. It has been a period of adjustment! Especially for me. I had a couple of "bad mom" moments that I wish I could erase. On Wednesday the kids and I were getting ready to go over a friend's home and I got a little bit irritable with the older 2--don't really remember why--but by the time we all got into the car, I was quite frazzled! I took a deep breath before I started the car--afterall, that is no way to drive, right? I looked at my sweet kids in the rearview mirror, and felt the urge to apologize for the way I had been acting. I think I said, "Guys, I am so sorry, I don't know why I acted that way," and before I could say anything else, Aaron chimed in with, "Mom, I think you weren't obeying God. Maybe you should pray for Him to help you obey." Yep! Nothing more convicting than your 4 year old calling you out! But seriously, If we would just stop, be still and pray for just a moment when it feels like we are going to just lose it! Anyway, I am glad Alexis is home with us for a couple months. She misses her friends and her teacher, but she is glad to be home with us for the time being. We are implementing a schedule I made up this weekend that I am hoping will provide some structure, responsibility, and, well, order. I have decided it is necessary after this past week. I think we all do better knowing what comes next in our day. We will see how it goes. Here are some pics of our week.

Eli clapping while we sing happy birthday

happy moment

crazy moment

What's her deal?

Sweet Granny & Papa Picture

Part of the spoiling on Eli's actual birthday. He loves to be pulled around in anything--this was his lego wagon.

look out!

I don't know--I just thought this pic was hilarious!

My big one year old!

I got this one of Aaron. He wasn't sleeping--he was a little sad because dad and Alexis went somewhere without him. He waited by the window until they got back. (They were only gone 10 minutes.)

"That's all Folks!"