Lent begins today.
During Lent, I’ll be going ‘unplugged’ (no blogging or Facebook & I’m thinking no blog reader either – YIKES!!). I did this last year & was truly blessed & developed a greater discipline for managing my computer time. The internet makes a great servant but a poor master. My boys are also “lenting” with me. Tyler is giving up his iPod Touch, Tucker his DS, & Trevor his Leapster. The younger too aren’t big on electronics, but the iPod will be difficult for Ty. I don’t make my kids participate, but they are boys & always up for a challenge. However, I do explain the reasoning & try to make clear the commitment they are making. To God. When they are tempted, I don’t pressure them or make them feel guilty either. Heck, I feel the same temptations!! I just remind them of the promise they made & tell them it is my job as their mom to help them keep their promise. I try to encourage them & not give them a guilt trip. Click HERE to read Edie’s A-MAZ-ING post on about Lent.
Truman.
Today marks 4 weeks of Truman being fever FREE!! He is such a trooper. He did amazingly well recovering from his surgery. WOW! It has been such a blessing to have him running around, following Tim every where, & jumping in on fights with his big brothers. He has decided he is ready for a big boy potty & is for the most part using it!! He also got his first hair cut. Well, it was more like a trim, but it was way overdue!!! What a joy this boys is. Praise God!!
Pregnancy.
I am also 10 weeks into my pregnancy today. 1/4 done! YAY! I feel great. Well, as great as great can be in the first trimester of a pregnancy. This is by far, the easiest pregnancy every for me (so far – knock on wood!!) I am queasy (A LOT), but no throwing up, no sudden rushing to hug the toilet (which I share with 4 boys & a man). More than anything, I’m tired. Very very tired. I’m not a nap-taker, but I’m done by 2pm most days. My floors are covered in dirty laundry, beds are full of laundry waiting to be folded & put away, drawers are empty. I cooked breakfast for the first time yesterday – I have to eat almost right away. I felt bad & the eggs are piling up, so after I had a bowl of cereal I cooked for my crew (then I ate again!) I’m so happy to be able to actually eat. I do have to be selective in my food choices. We are eating lot’s of rice around here. I’m craving very bland foods. Smells bother me the most. Which is tough living with the 4 boys & a man!! I had my first doctor’s appointment last week & we got to see a tiny little baby (just one) with a strong little heartbeat. I’m so excited! and no. No clue or guessing as to what I’m having. Yes, I will find out. Soon actually, like 5-6 weeks. I would LOVE a little LOT of pink, ribbons & bows, but I truly do love my boys & take great pride in being a mommy to many boys. We’ll see what God decides!
Me.
I’m still devouring 1,000 Gifts & I’ve almost listed 100 of my own (the whole lack of energy/sleep thing has put a damper on this slightly). I cut about 6 inches of my hair off & dyed a streak teal. My boys think I’m crazy. I needed something fun. I’ve said goodbye to my size 2 jeans. I’m only 10 weeks, but after doing this 6x now – my body knows exactly what to do. I’ve sported the belly band, but comfort is comfort! I also go the new iPhone, only to be greatly disappointed to learn that a newer one is coming out it June. Oh well! I’m working on a make-over plan for the boys room (& mine!!!) I will be purchasing my first real set of furniture soon. I can’t wait!!
School.
YIKES! Yes, we homeschool. And hopefully, we will be doing more HOMEschool. Monday marked the last doctor’s appointment on my calendar! YAY! We are getting the basics down (most days), but I’ve pretty much let anything & everything “extra” go. I’m totally okay with that. I’ve boosted up our workbox system (which was none existent for a long stretch). We have a pretty good routine down (on normal days) so I decided to add fun stuff to all their boxes. This is my way of organizing their “centers”. I’ll post more on these when I return from Lent break. I also started my first week of phonics with my own twist & the boys are doing fabulous. Tyler is currently on a Wimpy Kid reading marathon. Twaddle = absolutely. Fun = without doubt!
My outlaws.
We are ALL enjoying this much awaited & longed for spring-weather! You will find us going on 4-wheeler rides, nature walks, fishing, kite flying – lot’s of outside play! The boys have even ventured into the lake already – burrr!!!!We are just plain having FUN!!
Farm life.
I just hear the mouse trap go off . . . yes! That is life in the country. I’ve begged Big Daddy to declare war on our furry little pests before my city girl mama get’s here this Friday. I’m sooo excited to hug her. I miss her so much!! Anyway, the farm is just a poppin’ calves everywhere, we are getting ready to send our bulls off to the sell. We are up to 15 kids (baby goats). We’ve lost 6 though. Very sad. All sets of triplets. One nanny wasn’t separated from the herd & we think they were trampled. The other nanny is just a bad mama. We aren’t sure why her babies died, but she has never raised any of her babies. I’m kinda mad at her right now! The other babies are way too cute & the boys are spending lots of time chasing them around. Even Truman loves the new goats. I’m afraid he may think I have a baby goat in my tummy because I’ve been pointing to my (growing) tummy & saying baby. When someone asks him where the baby is he points to the baby goats.
My kitchen.
I was hoping to get a post up of the finished product, but I’ve just been so tired I didn’t get around to it. Big Daddy took out the double doors (there were 3-4 doors/3 entries to the kitchen) that lead to the boys room. In the place of the doors is now an awesome spacious pantry. I absolutely LOVE it!! Here is a cute little peak!!
Well, it is almost midnight. Blessings! See ya in 40 days!!
