Attempting to be a Super Mom

I'm laying in bed tonight. Rylie keeps waking up extremely fussy and I'm anticipating the moment that Ben and Sydney decide their beds aren't good enough and they'd like to pile into mine. I don't care how small the kids or how big the bed... No bed comfortably fits 5 people. As I lay here, I'm making a lovely checklist of all the things I need to do tomorrow and then the rest of the week in a very small amount of time. I'm really stressing myself out and now I just feel uneasy at the idea of sleep. Like I should be up working on checking things off of these lists. Ugh. I'm always at my worst when I lay down at night. That's the time my mind starts to wonder. Hopefully I can put it to rest and get a couple hours of sleep before getting up bright and early.

I sure hope everyone had a nice and happy Thanksgiving.  I know we sure did.  We did not battle any crazy black Friday shoppers although my husband did go out pretty early Friday morning to get a few things from Walmart and then way later in the day we went to Costco for a new TV, blu-ray, and sound system (not really a sale anymore than the normal Costco prices).  I know, a lot of big purchases, but Shawn just got a new job that pays significantly better than his previous job, which was not a bad paying job either, by any means, so we thought, lets just do it now, and then start saving for a house after Christmas.  I'm so excited for our future. Ok, back to this weekend.  Friday night, when we came home, Shawn set up the TV and all the fun accessories and moved the old living room TV upstairs to our bedroom. Laying in bed, watching TV, is a lot different now.  It's insanely awesome for this TV junkie mom. Saturday, Shawn cleaned the carpets for me...

The Weather::: It's supposed to be amazing weather.  60s and 70s all week.  Right now I am:  Feeding Rylie her Peach Oatmeal Bananas and sipping orange juice. Thinking: I have soooooo much to do this week.   On my reading pile::: I haven't actually read a book for myself in weeks.  I have some I'd love to read, but no time this week to start them.  For now, it's going to have to be things like Rapunzel and LaLaLoopsy, and whatever other books the kids choose for me to read to them. On my tv::: I'm not sure... I need to find something though, since I'll be crafting a good chunk of the day. On the menu for this week::: Monday  - Sweet and Sour pork chops Tuesday  - Bourbon chicken and rice Wednesday  - Takeout from somewhere. Thursday  - Thanksgiving  Friday  -   Saturday  -   Sunday  -  On my to do list::: Laundry Grocery shopping  crafting What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::...

Wow, it has taken me so long to get this posted, but it's so packed with pictures and fun events so you have to excuse me for my tardiness of the post. Oh my goodness.  I had no idea that when I had kids that eventually every holiday that you already love, would be drawn out even more.  I have to say.  I'm totally enjoying every part of it.  The kids are getting more and more excited.  I'm sitting here reminiscing about the fun we've had over the past couple of weeks.  It's been a whirlwind of pumpkin patches, decorating, carving, painting, parties, parades, costumes, trick-r-treating and of course candy. The celebrations all started with a little decorating at the house.  While we did a tiny bit of decorating inside, the outside is where we really focused on. I love how cute it all looked. I'm a scarecrow fanatic by the way.  The scare crows will stay out after Thanksgiving while I'm getting ready to put up the Halloween decorati...

The Weather::: It's 45 degrees.  It's starting to feel like winter. Right now I am:  Sitting in the living room, listening to the kids fight on the couch. Thinking: I need to go grocery shopping...   On my reading pile::: I haven't been reading anything lately.  It's time to pick up my books again. On my tv::: Last night's Breaking Amish and tonight Bones and Mob Doctor. On the menu for this week::: Monday  - Buffalo Chicken dip and hamburger cheese dip Tuesday  - Creamy Chicken Florentine, bread Wednesday  - Sweet and Sour Porkchops Thursday  - Stone Soup Family Night at Ben's school Friday  -  Bourbon Chicken and rice Saturday  -  Sunday  - On my to do list::: Laundry Dishes Kitchen What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: I'm working on a nursing apron, and then I really need to finish my banner for the fireplace. Homemaking Tips::: I don't have anything, although this ...

The Weather::: Cold and rainy.  I think it's supposed to be in the 40s all day today. Right now I am:  Watching last night's Breaking Amish. Thinking: How excited I am to take the kids to see Wreck-It Ralph today. On my reading pile::: One for the money by Janet Evanovich On my tv::: Breaking Amish On the menu for this week::: Monday  - Casserole and veggies with Mom Tuesday  - Pizza Wednesday  - Chili Thursday  -Grocery day Friday  -  Saturday  -  Sunday  -  On my to do list::: Put laundry away sweep kitchen floor What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating::: I haven't made any progress... Finishing the banner for the fireplace hopefully this week.  I also have another surprise project to work on.  I'll post when I finish. Homemaking Tips::: I don't have one, yet again. Looking around the house::: The kids are picking up their rooms so we can go to the movies.  The dishwasher is running, an...