my you do have your hands full......

this is what EVERYONE who sees me with the 4 in tow says

here in lies the rub

I think that the mere mention that i am in over my head resonates somewhere within

and i begin to doubt.....for example

last night at Angelo's softball game, a nice work wife was watching my kids RUN WILD

then turned to me and

" man you must sleep well at night...they are ACTIVE"

well that was a fairly nice thing to say...im sure in no way meant to break me down

but what do you suppose happened

i got to thinking

....i am tired

...i am always tired

...they are a lot of work

...should i have to work so hard

then i felt like crying...then i took the kids to the car & CRIED

but as I was watching the laundry swirling in the washer this morning i thought to myself

Yeah, its a lot a work

yep, not every day is rewarding or even easy for that matter

but who's plan was it that my life should be EASY, 24-7 FUN

isn't the TRUE meaning of reward getting something for DOING {etc} something

so how then if I don't work....don't teach......don't clean.....don't do anything that I don't want to how then will i be rewarded & FOR WHAT

so

i gotta find some way not to get all flipped out when a somewhat silly OBSERVATION is made

maybe it'll go something like this

"MY you do have your hands full, don't you"

out loud I'll respond

"yup"

in my mind I'll say

" yeah FULL of ETERNAL REWARD"

......or something like that

Funny Monday

This morning a funny thing happened....We always talk about roasting
our little chunk....he's just one step ahead

****your turn****

Shadows and Movement {park study}

i know the grandparents must be missing these crazy kids so here is a post full of pics

contemplation

contemplating

what is the meaning of joy

for

a

1, 3, 5, & 6 year old
could the park be the answer?

Felicity

{shadow}

thrill

{ movement}

Bravery

{shadow}

Friendship

{ shadow}

Togetherness

{ movement & shadow}

thoughts of gratitude for a skirt with pockets

{shadow}

and a bit of cheerful park mothering...which of course is the easiest kind

{shadow}

or

{movement in the soul if you will}

VISITED {Utah}

here is a picture HEAVY journey through Gramma's house

****note the oldest 2 are not in many pics....this is due to the fact Liam was in Costa Rica and most days Jax's was not to be found....he was exploring and bringing home frogs he named FUGSY and exploring and exploring and exploring Gramma's back acres***

play with costume jewelry

swing....with baby in tow of course

think deep thoughts with ChArles {charlie or BOB he is a dog with many names}

improvise a stroller with Grandpa...then walk to see the horses

climb the table for a better view

visit Aunt Brandy's for some comic relief

and last re organize Gramma's spices....in the nude of course

for you must alway organize spices in the nude

***note***

we are back...i am truly torn...i love being back to my own home.......i LOVE being reunited with my LOVE....i miss my MOM...i miss my FRIEND....i miss the Corliss ranch...and of course those stinky brothers.....it was great...we thought we may stay longer but when my love asked me to PLEASE come home with him, well who can resist the man they love especially when he asks in that ACCENT.......

BTW

i guess i'll go eat worms.....with my handmade gifts & Melissa

a game a game..oh how i love a good game.......

a fun hand made trading post, if you will

{excuse the pun}

1. Be one of the first three (3) bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me. disclaimer: You may say, "Oh, you shouldn't have!"

2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first 3 bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway. (or do a Facebook entry)

3. The gift that you send to your three friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the spirit and the thought that count.

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate links. Unless you think it stinks. That wouldn't be nice.\
*** Thank-you Lisa & Brandy for the idea!***

Costa Rica or BUST!

......while the 2 youngest & the oldest and I visit el RANCHO GRAMMA-PA...Don Angelo and the second son took off to COSTA RICA...i know what your thinking how boring it must be to have to visit a place like COSTA RICA..heehee.....they have landed and enjoyed 3 or so beaches already ...poor guys...some guys just have to do all the dirty work in a family..ya gotta hand it to 'em for being such good sports about the whole thing.....LOL....they are 2 of the luckiest devils around if you ask me........

in which we lose the locks

jaxson announced yesterday that it was just TOO hot for HAIR

so

we took the hair off his Hot little head

below you can see the result is nothing short of a success...although you can now see just how absolutely GORGEOUS this boy is.....yikes!

Emme's hair cut came about in a bit of a different fashion however

this morning

our usual hair fights in sued

and frankly until she is old enough to keep it nice or let me

summer and her hair just don't mesh

she spends 10 minutes getting it done only to look like nobody has bothered with her in 3 months..so "we" opted for a more summer/Emme friendly hair cut

the picture below is just after i finished the cut

once washed and dried it will look like a million bucks......and stay that way no matter what she throws at it......so maybe princess hair isn't to be....well not this summer at least........