Felt and A Fireplace

So today was crazy, but definitely productive.  While I did not get what I wanted to done, a lot of things that needed to get done were.  First, the washing machine no longer leaks all over the floor.  Thank you so much Shane and if anyone needs a plumber let me know.  He was great!  So looking forward to not having to wade to the van anymore.  I got a lot of boy scout things handled, and even some things for the end of the school year, so maybe just maybe I am back on some sort of track.  I also got the van ready for the field trip tomorrow, or at least as close to ready as it is going to get!

The boys had a great day at school.  Which always makes me a happy momma.

We went to go see the house this afternoon.  The roof is done, well to the felt anyway!  The fireplace was also in so I am thinking that the gas man was there.  Now for the electrician and the plumber and we willl be ready to do the framewalk and then from  there sheet rock and then finishing!  I am so so ready. 

So I have been thinking about something for a few days and after the way that things went with the last living social payment I am thinking I know my answer.  I am just going to keep praying and trying and we will see what happens.  I want to make sure that I make the best choice for me and my family and I want to do it right and just make it all work.  I am sure I sound crazy but more later!  Just say a special prayer please!  Thanks everyone.

Danny had a game tonight.  They did excellent.  They won, 15-13 I think.  I was so proud of my little catcher!  I wonder when we will know about All Stars.  He has a chance to make it, and man he REALLY wants to make it, but who knows.  There are a lot of great boys throughout the league. 

Back to a Routine

So this morning we slept a little later than we wanted, but everyone was on time, which is a definite plus to day one.
I got home and could not believe how quite my house was. There is so much to do and yet I found myself trying to catch up on the little nit picky stuff. At least I feel as if I accomplished something, not sure that it is visible to anyone else though. Tomorrow I will work on the more noticeable things, like getting the games back downstairs and in the game closet.
The boys had a great day at school. John Michael is so excited about some new things that they are doing in class to learn more about money. He also came home with a green face :0) Danny was excited because he was able to finish watching a movie that they started before Christmas. My favorite movie, A Miracle on 34th Street. He said that he liked it too.
Homework was minimal, but it was there! We managed to knock it out for both boys in about 30 minutes which was good for all of us.
As soon as we were done with homework it was time to change and head to basketball practice. They both had practice so it was 2 hours at the gym. It was fun though. Games start this weekend and I am SO SO SO excited! So am I. I am also glad that they are not at the same time so for this week anyway, we both get to go to both games :0) That is always great news.
Brandon came home after work and hopefully fixed the problem with the drain for the washing machine. We will see in the morning when I do laundry. I could not today, because of the problem. Praying that all goes well.
Well, I am off to bed, it is 11, and I was hoping for 9 or 10, but I got 10 yesterday and was after 11 before going to sleep. LOL! Maybe tonight I will just sleep!

Do You Know What Time It Is?

So I am writing tonight for several reasons.

1. I am having the hardest time getting the boys in bed at a decent hour. We did great for a while, but we are so off and school starts next week. If you have some suggestions I am open to them. I am getting them up earlier each morning but it does not seem to matter. They do not nap so that is not it, and it does not matter what we do during the day. We can do nothing or we can swim all day and the end result is still the same. Again I need to be in bed earlier than this so I really need them in bed earlier.

2. I feel like time is seriously slipping away from me. Maybe I am walking down memory lane a lot or maybe it is just looking at my to do list that has me scared. I do not know what it is but I know that I feel like I am being left behind. My boys continue to grow each day. They teach me something new everyday too. I miss them laying in my arms on my chest and going to sleep. I miss them depending on me for everything. While I know that I must be doing something right because they are getting more and more independent, which is good, I still feel like time has just gone by too fast. The song Don't Blink means so much to me right now. I need to listen to it, and I will probably get a good cry out, which I could really use. Cry Therapy can be the best. I will save it for their first day of school though, when I know I will be a blubbering fool. Kindergarten and Third Grade are going to be here in a few days. I cannot believe it!

Well, I hope that you all have an amazing night tonight. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It is time to look at the clock and take control of it. I am going to do better and be better!