The Weekend

We are down to FIVE days of school left. I keep telling myself that only 5 more days and then I can worry about all the laundry, dishes, clothes, toys, and other weird things scattered throughout my house. I just hope that once summer finally does come that I will be a disciplined wife and mother and actually tackle those things:)
Anyways, this past weekend was Memorial Day. Here are some pictures from the weekend.
Friday night we joined my family for some Uptown Kitchen. While we were waiting for our food, my dad took the kids for a walk. Well, it ended up that Colt broke a ceramic football in one of the stores so my dad ended up buying a whole bunch of chocolate covered strawberries and 2 teddy bears to make up for it...

After sleeping in a little on Saturday, the kids and I joined Nic out at the ball field for his tournament. Unfortunately, I was a little too busy taking pictures for the team that I didn't take any of my kids:) But they certainly enjoyed themselves as they played in the dirt, chased each other, and threw rocks. Hey, whatever makes them happy if they aren't hurting anyone or anything!
Sunday, get this, Nic and I went to the Indy 500. Yes, that's right, the hottest day of the year so far and we went. Nic received 4 tickets so we went with another couple. At one point it was 130 degrees on the race track. Let's just say that being 7 months pregnant in that kind of heat is quite a sight. Not only did I almost pass out getting INTO the race track from walking in the heat and being body to body with sweaty, smelly people, I also found shade under a tree and completely fell asleep for about an hour and a half! Oops! I do have to admit the beginning of the race was quite amazing. I was afraid that it would be loud, but it really wasn't too bad. It was kind of neat. I think I lasted watching 50 of the 200 laps. Below is a pic of the beginning of the race and then a pic of Laura and I passed out:)

We spent Monday afternoon on the boat with my family and then the evening at the campgrounds. It was safe to say the kids were worn out and slept great!

A Mom

I know, I know, 2 posts in one night? Yes! 
I started this post during this past week and am just now getting around to finishing it. This week I have been in total awe of my little babies. You see, last Sunday was Mother's Day. I wanted to post this that day, but there was just not enough time...plus I wanted to soak up the day being a "mom". There are things they don't tell you about being a mom. They say you learn as you go. I believe that with my whole heart. It is the hardest, most terrifying job in the entire world. There are days you want to crawl up in a corner with ear plugs and cry. There are days you feel like a complete failure, wondering why God has allowed you to even become a mom. There are days you don't understand what you are doing wrong and don't know how to respond. BUT there are also days, days which outnumber the "bad" days, that you feel like the luckiest person in the world because all because of those precious little people called your children. Those days are the ones that you want to remember and never want to end...You want to pause time and just bask in the moment. It is on those days you fall on your knees, thanking God for the blessings and joy those little ones bring to your life. 
Sunday was one of those days. To wake up to those 2 little faces just smiling from ear to ear, telling me how their daddy got them donuts and brought me flowers, was the best feeling in the world. They were quite proud of themselves. Hayden kept asking if I liked my card and my heart melted every time. 
I kept telling my mom throughout the day I swear those kids knew it was Mother's day because they couldn't have been more perfect...everything from church, to a late lunch and late nap to dinner. I couldn't have been more thankful. 
Throughout the day I just kept thanking God for these precious gifts He has given to me. He has allowed me to be their mother. I pray continually that God would allow me to be the mother that my kids look to as a role model...a Godly role model. I pray that God grants me the wisdom I need and gives me the grace I don't deserve. I pray that I am able to lead my 2 (soon to be 3) children in a way that pleases Him. 

Fun in the Sun

I seriously wonder when life will start to get not so busy. I miss you, blog. Maybe this summer?? I hope so! It is now Sunday evening and I am sitting here in quietness, watching Lucy. Hayden and Colt are sleeping. Laundry is going and the dishes are done...the rest of the house I don't care about at the second. I told Nic I feel like all I do is run around the house, cleaning, chasing kids, and not being able to sit until 9:30 at night. I'm not complaining, just stating the facts. I just wish life would slow down at times so I could sit back and enjoy it without a worry in the world. Ha!
This weekend was one of the best I have had in a while. It was packed with family and sun. Just what I love. My parents took the kids with them to an open house on Saturday while I got to spend some much needed time with my sisters. We had a LONG lunch at Hacienda, went back to my parents' and just relaxed with a movie and blizzards. Not too exciting, but was just what I needed. We were able to just sit, relax, and talk...and laugh. The kids had a pretty amazing day too with Poppy and Gamma. They got to swim at the open house. They absolutely adore their grandparents and I am so thankful for the time they spend with my two rascals. When they returned, Nic headed over and we ventured out to Notre Dame for dinner at Brothers and then some ice cream at Kilwins. Nic and I took the kids home and then ended the night with a fire.

Today was another great day as we headed out to Eby Pines to help Wass set up their camper. Although it was HOT, the day could not have been more perfect. I told Nic how much I love this age with the kids because I didn't have to watch the kids' EVERY move and chase them around the whole campground. They were able to entertain themselves and enjoyed every second of the day. They played with water balloons, went on a golf cart ride, threw rocks in the pond, and played on the Slip n' Slide for hours. Somehow I was lucky enough to go in the nice air conditioned camper and fell asleep for a couple of hours. Thank you, Nic! Needless to say, the kids fell asleep about 5 minutes after we got in the car to come home. After watching the kids this weekend, I told Nic I wasn't sure if I was proud or scared of how fearless my babies are. Between jumping into the pool and totally head diving into the Slip n' Slide, I just don't know!

 The above pic is a little fuzzy, but I really liked it:)

Oh, and I barely did any house work and I don't even care!