Yesterday, my day was surrounded with all this energy and chatter! Sister Jody's twins came for the day while she cropped. (I was a bit jealous because scrap booking is something I didn't get much done this winter. Sigh.) They played and played with Ashlyn. We picked up Shakia too while her momma took care of newborn Shaelyn and herself. The girls were so pumped as we picked up Kia and brought them all home to play all day together! They piled blankets and pillows in the living room and jumped around. They sat around the table eating cheese curls and string cheese. Then lolly pops. They played with the tinker toys and kitchen set. Because it was so nice outside they drew all over the driveway with the sidewalk chalk. They rode the trikes inside and outside. Their energy just kept going and going. I realized I was out of milk, so we made a quick stop at Lapp Valley before the school children came home. I picked up Jody's older kids and brought them home just before Hadassah and Matthew got dropped off. This was a circus for a little bit. Everyone wanted a snack. Cereal. Good thing I went for milk! But I don't have many cereal options right now (not that I'm apologizing though). Some settled for the little bit of fruit loops that we had and others went with rice krispies. I cut up an apple and set peanut butter on the table. Things got devoured.
My Spring flowers are popping! And smelling so good!
They always have fun together ...
With all these children in the house it reminds me of how important it is for us parents to be good trainers. I said to myself the other day that I will be veerrrry patient (especially with our toddler) and not put on "my angry eyes". Ashlyn keeps mentioning about "angry eyes" when we talk stern or when she needs reprimanded. Having obedient children is rewarding but it comes with so much patience and training! We seem to have to go through this same routine every morning when it's time to comb Ashlyn's hair. She hates when I brush out her hair. But I need to, right? I said that "yes" I am going to brush out your pretty, blond hair. I tell her that little children need to listen on their parents. In fact big kids needs to listen too!!! :) I went through this toddler stage before but many times I feel like it's my first time. Live and learn. Learn again and again. The older kids are being reminded these past few days that the balls now need to stay outdoors. With the warmer tempts outside, the soccer, basketball and tennis balls all belong outside!!! The other day I was cooking supper in the kitchen and suddenly heard a bunch of glass breaking. Matthew threw a tennis ball against the garage door and broke a window. Nothing that can't be replaced ... again. :)
We had a good day with all the extra little girls in the house yesterday but be sure of one thing, it meant lots of caring and sharing! Ashlyn brings so much spice into our lives and when I came home the other night, after having coffee and girl time with some of my bestest girlfriends, she was so full of hugs and kisses. She came running up to me and said over and over, "Hi, Mom!!!" Like she didn't see me all day. :) I love her so much!!!
This girl loves, loves to paint her nails!
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On a different note now, baseball season has begun!!! Mike had his first game on Wednesday night. He is helping a team made up of many guys he played ball with for years. Matthew went with him to the game while the girls and I snuck out for some girl shopping! Hadassah thought that if Matthew had a night out with his daddy at Cabela's on Monday, then we should do a night with just us girls. I was into the idea! We all met at the ball park later that night. The first few weeks of ball are usually chilly, so we were ready to head home to our warm house! I look forward to many more summer nights watching ballgames!
The other night with girlfriends. It's by far not the best picture (using my phone always results in poor pics!!!) but it's proof we were together! It was a birthday gathering to surprise Ruthie! Always good chatter with these ladies!!! :)
I also did some Spring outside work this week! I raked out from under the pines and got so many little twigs out! I trimmed the rest of our rose bushes. I even mowed the yard!!! It looks really nice and turning into a gorgeous green!!! Mowing the first time is always all about picking up any winter dirt or small leaves or twigs that get laid here and there in the grass. Not so much cutting of the grass. I know that mowing will soon become a weekly task. I love it! I still need to edge and then order our mulch! I hope to visit greenhouses next week! I am so excited that it's soon time to get flowers planted and watch the colors explode!!! My spinach needs planted yet too. I can't wait to harvest my fresh grown greens!!!
I love spring and summer time!!!
