Farm Dates

If we don't have the kids along I've been told it counts as a date. 

The romance is alive 15 years in. The Hubby took me on a moving farm equipment and unloading wheat date Sunday afternoon. 

Summer Popins

Friends with fowl are the best friends to visit. The girls loved the baby chicks and ducklings

Old Habits Die Hard

In high-school and college classmates took notice of my habit to doodle and sketch while taking notes.

Looking over my notes taken during training (aka death by recorded training videos) I see that habit is still kicking.

Sharing 9 of 211

Updated family pictures, and I'm in love with them.

Jellybean

Sunshine

Gracers 

Sissy

nee Bear. She hates being called Bear, so on the lookout for a new nickname.

Big D

Bug

The whole darn crew

Sunset spins

The Wicked Sensitive Crew

My crew, the magnificent seven! Or to rip of the Dropkick Murphys. I found me A Wicked Sensitive Crew. I needed to get in to the chiropractor, so when the last of the kids came home from swimming lessons we made a quick sandwiches for lunch and hit the road. Usually I can get in as a walk in, this time we had to wait an hour or so. That meant ice cream and the park. The kiddos were not opposed to this plan.

The eldest of the bunch. He turns 13 this Fall.

The Big D. He is 11. How is he 11?

Twin A. AKA -Sissy AKA -Meeker Mouse AKA -Mischief. She recently turned 6.

Twin B.  AKA Grace/Gracers/Gracie or Mayhem. Formerly Know As the Midnight Dragon and Fast Girl. Also 6

Sunshine 3.5 years of all sorts of Shenanigans 

Jellybean.  6 months old.


Missing from individual pictures Bear. Who asked me not to take her picture. She is 8 now, and also hates the nickname Bear so I need to find a new one.

January 2022 - Week 3

The kids' room is now the girls' room. And it seems so much bigger after the boys moved into their new room in the basement.

The dresser and carpet have seen better days. Sunshine squeezed 10 different colors of craft paint onto the floor last week. She also handpainted herself, several walls, the aforementioned dresser, her bedsheet and a big sister's comforter. I plan on repainting the front of the drawers and new knobs. Still working on convincing the Hubby to tear out the carpet and let the wood floors shine. 

The boyos love their new room. Though apparently miss the mural from upstairs. I promised them I was planning on getting a couple poster frames, and a canvas they could paint their dream idea of silver and gold.

Baseboards, trim, and some closet work need done still. I want to get a light fixture instead of bare bulb, but the room is mostly done. 

Bear made me breakfast while I was nursing Jelly Bean. Melted my heart.

Speaking of Jellybean, she has been finally gaining weight. And seems to be getting the signature chubby cheeks like her sisters had. We have a bug going through the house, so I haven't ventured out much. Once we are healed up I will have her weighed again. I'm trying to cut out formula, but need to make sure she continues growing without it.

The girls brought home homework from the day they missed. So I held a crying baby as my two Kindergarteners cozied up in my chair with me and we did worksheets. Bear had some homework too, but the chair was full and my nerves getting fried. We did get through math before she was sent to bed. An early morning awaited us to finish up and I was glad to have cereal for a quick breakfast for the troops.

The beginning of a shower taking form. The school aged girls' won't move into their new basement bedroom until the bathroom is finished. I am more excited about the plumbing being finished that will give me my 2nd laundry room. A household of 9 does a lot of laundry, especially during cold/flu/plague season.

Lucky #7

Jellybean joined our family December 3rd, a bit earlier than her Christmas due date. My rising blood pressure and other signs of pre-eclampsia meant she was served an eviction notice. 

She is such a sweet little baby. Loves to snuggle. A head full of gorgeous thick black hair, the longest fingers and toes. Such a perfect addition to our family.

Though, if you don't mind sparing a prayer. She isn't gaining weight as fast as she is supposed to. And this mama could use some peace of mind while we do all the things to help her grow.