A little more Organization

I took the boys to school and I headed home to make some progress.  I had about 4 boxes of books to still go through so I broke them into piles, keep, toss, donate, and sell.  Then I put the bookshelf in Danny's room which was a task getting it down the hall, and I started bringing in the kids books.  This made it where I had some more room on the bookshelf in the office and Danny and John Michael can access their books a little more easily.  I think it looks pretty good too.  We still have some work to do but we are getting there.

The boys' had great days at school.  We ended up having to leave ASC a little early, so I will stay late tomorrow to make it up.  Danny had a game at 5:45, not really sure which brilliant person at Trussville decided that was a good time for weekday games, but who am I to second guess anyone.  I broke some land speed records I think, at least for a mini-van.  We made it though.  We were playing Springville, where we might be playing next year.  They handed us our rear ends and again my baby sat the bench or was in right field.  I do not understand what they think he is learning.  He is upset, he has never been one to cry over baseball but his sprirt is being beaten down and I am so not happy.  What is a mom to do...advice from anyone would be amazing!

Gorgeous Saturday

Today was an absolutely gorgeous day, I do not know if I could have hand picked a better one....well, maybe adding 5 - 10 degrees, but seriously it was gorgeous.

We went to the Botanical Gardens and I had a photo shoot with a beautiful family. Stay tuned to the blog on http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ for more details about this shoot.

After the family portraits were complete I took John Michael around and did a few 6 year old pictures. He was not really feeling it though. I also got some of the boys together. I love it when they will pretend to get along even if for a few seconds for a picture.

After a morning of photography we came home and started to work on the van. We had to clean it inside and out. While there is still a lot of work to do, the seats and all that need to be cleaned, but today was a start. Just another thing that we want to get done, that can stay done before we move.

The more organized and in control we are the better. I am super excited about our progress and know that we can keep it up.

We went to Mass tonight, and then to the spaghetti dinner. Mass was great as always. John Michael seemed to forget how to act, but he got it together before Mass was over. The spaghetti dinner was great, all of the work that has been put into it definitely shown. The boys ate with us then headed to child care, where they got to play in one of the Game Trucks, watch movies, and play in the gym. They had so much fun, in fact John Michael cried when we left. I tried to win a couple of things in the silent auction, but lost them both by just a few dollars Danny was pretty sad that I did not win, but I tried. I will try a different approach next year and we will see what happens.

Well, I am off to bed. We spring forward tonight, which means more hours of daylight tomorrow, which I am SO excited about. I am not SO excited about losing an hour of sleep especially when tomorrow is so busy. It will be another great one though!

Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers tonight and every night.

Back to Work

Well, I am not sure that I have ever been off work but today I had a photo shoot. Every mom knows that the work never stops, cleaning, cooking, laundry, bedtimes, bath times, and more follow us through holidays and vacation. It is a good thing that I love being a wife and a mommy. In fact they are my favorite jobs ever and I could not imagine giving them up for anything.
I was glad to go to a photo shoot today. I love being able to make a career out of doing something that I love. Today's shoot was a sweet 3 month old, Braylon. Watch www.monicaannephotography.com for more information. I will start editing tomorrow. I was going to tonight, but I had a few computer issues that needed tending to before I put any pictures on it.
We went to my mom's to exchange gifts since she was sick Christmas. The boys were excited, they have truly enjoyed everything that they got this year, and that makes me so happy.
So I am working on some things for 2012, part of my resolution is just being more organized. This is in my house, in my career, and in life in general. I know that I can do it and I am starting tomorrow with the boys' rooms. I am hoping I can get them to go play outside for a little while so that I can work. We shall see. If you have some time a little prayer would be nice.
Well, I am off to bed. Again it is after midnight, but at least it is before 2. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Terrific Tuesday

So this morning we woke up on time, not as early as I would like, but on time. This was a nice change from yesterday. YAY for good things happening. The smallest of blessings can make such a huge difference in a day and that was certainly the case today.


While the boys were in school, I scrubbed the bathrooms. I have so much to get done, but one step at a time. I am determined to make progress everyday no matter how big or small. Every step counts. I spent the rest of the day down in the office. I have so many Christmas presents already and I have to get them out of the office so we can get our office back downstairs and off our dining room table. Right now the stuff is one and I am none, hopefully I can change that tomorrow. I honestly did not remember having so much already, which is good and bad. I might have a jump start on 2012's Christmas.
Danny had a great day at school today. He likes Tuesdays because he can wear his scout uniform, which is just something different. I can understand that. I am just glad that he likes to wear it. I am hoping that I can take it to the cleaner's tomorrow and get them to correct my mishaps on his patches.
John Michael had a good day in school, but ended up with another yellow face. I know that he can behave so I am not sure what is happening with him lately. I hope and pray that tomorrow is better.
After school we had soccer practice. John Michael was super pumped that his friend Chason was practicing with him. They are awesome.
We had spaghetti for dinner and John Michael added some Halloween bling to his. Thank goodness for sprinkles! He loves to decorate his food. At least he ate it tonight, which is better than the last time he made his spaghetti sparkle.
Well, they are in bed and I am headed there too. I wanted to be in bed at 9, but 10 is better than 11. Here's to hoping I get some rest. Falling asleep and staying that way seems to be the problem. It will get better though. Please know that I am remembering you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please continue to send them up for my friend Cassandra.