That Time Of Year. . .

You may have heard of a ‘May/December romance’. I don’t have much of a romance with May or December. Because they’re both CRAZY! Eight thousand activities. Concerts, plays, sporting events, recitals, graduations, family get-togethers. . . It never seems to slow down.

Now don’t get me wrong. . . I did thoroughly enjoy Jeffy’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the school last week. Couldn’t have asked for a better Mother’s Day present. . . And Aleia’s performances on Wednesday and Friday were certainly cute and entertaining. . . Eric’s track meet yesterday was fun, even if he would forget his shorts, or some part of his apparel, each and ever time they held an event. . .

And Tommy’s upcoming Orchestra concert has me all a-twitter! 😊 But with Laena starting school full time, Clint and Eric graduating from high school and Seminary, and all the other upcoming events on the horizon, it can be a bit overwhelming at times. Especially now that I’m expecting, since I seem to have less than an optimal amount of energy at almost any given time of the day. . .

Yes, I think it’s time for a recharge. One of those good, old fashioned remedies for stress and frazzle that never seems to get old, no matter how many times you go back. Yes, my friends, it is time for a NAP! Bua ha ha ha ha! Mama’s taking a break! Could it be true? Do I still have a few minutes before the kids get home from school?

Uh-oh, is that the door? Wait a minute, did I ever upload those pictures of the twins’ Eagle Scout extravaganza? I can’t seem to remember. . . Have I mailed the graduation announcements? Does Binky need some juice? Is it time to pick up the kids? Have I caught up the laundry. . ?

I still can’t believe the cat had kittens the night before Charlie left on his trip! Is there any way to get that rotten peanut butter smell out of the sink in the kitchen? What the heck did those kids do in there?! Or was it Charlie and one of his scouting experiments. . (sigh) 

Still need to plant the flower garden. . . Sure do hope Tommy’s caught up on his homework. . Pretty sure Jefferson needs a bath. . . Does Laena have a ride to work? Will our neighbor be able to fix the car. . ? What time does Aleia get back from her field trip. . . ? Boy, this baby sure likes to kick!

Okay, stop. I have one question:

Does anybody have any chocolate ice cream?! 😄

Entertainment Value

Friday before last, Tommy ended up staying home from school so I could run errands. He’d gotten up late, and thought it would be easier to stay home and work for me, than it would be to go to school.

Later on that day, he’d changed his mind. His commentary went something like this:

“I stayed home ALL DAY, and all I did was fight the Binky. All I did was chase your blinking three year old! I got absolutely nothing done for ME!” as he stormed out the door.

HA ha ha ha! Classic! 😊 Haven’t heard anthing so funny in a while.

The next day, after a long Saturday at home, Charlie made the comment.

“I don’t know why I’m so tired. . .”

This was Jefferson’s absent minded response, distracted as he was by the toy cars he was shooting across the kitchen table.

“Probably because you’ve been dealing with kids all day. . .” 😄

Hee hee hee hee hee!

Later that weekend, my inventive husband thought he’d try a new style of beard. No more goatee, more of an actual beard, a groomed framing of the face, minus the mustache. He always was a creative fella!

“What do you think”, he asked me in passing. “Does this make me look cool?”

Aleia overheard, and remarked gingerly “Well, it makes you look hairy. . .”

Kids! Life would be ever so dull without them!  : )