Goodbye....

During this crazy busy summer I was introduced to Flylady.com, a helping tool for busy moms trying to juggle it all and needing some help with keeping order in their homes. This had my name written all over it! I won't go into great detail because honestly, there is TOO much but basically it helped me discover that there are things in my life I can eliminate so that I can stop feeling guilty about not getting everything done each day.
One of the few things I chose to give up is this blog. Although I enjoy blogging and sharing with you what's going on in our little corner of the world, I don't enjoy feeling guilty when I don't have the time to do so. In an effort to be better to myself, this will be my final blog.
Here is a quick re-cap of some big things that happened these past few months:

-Our car wash and oil lube center are both up and running. Both of them are keeping my DH quite busy and proud :)

-I began a small business venture of my own. I decided to become a Gold Canyon Candle Demonstrator. I love candles so this is definetely a passionate endeavor for me.

-The kids are healthy and strong. M is in 2nd grade this year and loving it and "the crew" are in daycare two days a week when I'm in class.

-(One that I'm extremely happy about) My sibling D, has had an AMAZING few months and has been able to start driving again(after 7 years) and he just purchased a new car for himself. In his words "Sweet". I am SO happy for him!! :)

Thanks to all who visited my small blog and I promise I will continue to visit those of my dear friends who blog. I will also send pic's every now and then with snapfish to share.
God Bless you all and we will talk soon!!

The Progression of Life

As any mother knows, multi-tasking is key to surviving, everyday!! In my little world of multiples plus one, I know no other way of life. Somedays I wish it were different and those same days I am so glad they aren't.
When "the crew" was little, I had to find small ways to find time in the day to do the smallest of things; go to the bathroom, make a sandwich, pay a bill. So when they were old enough, some of their bottle feedings looked like this:
This is F.. and she loved this position, which was a good thing for mom!
As time moved on, we made it to our highchairs and now the big table without our boosters. However, F.. still seems to love this position, sans bottle. This is how I found her this afternoon during their nap time:
Asleep, upright with the blankets around her face...how sweet!! I now disagree with anyone who says that a child does not remember some aspect of their time as an infant.

New Printer...Toy for "The Crew"?

Yesterday, M and I finally made the trip to Office Depot to buy a replacement printer. Seems that "The Crew" thought the first one was theirs and together, broke it beyond repair; well, affordable repair! Imagine that!! As I went through the process of disconecting the old and setting up the new, the little ones found that the box was much more entertaining than any old printer could be. (as all parents learn, usually after the purchase of an expensive toy.)
I decided to snap a few memories for two reasons: A) because they are just too darn cute, not to and B) to have a record for their memory that a box can be a TON-O-FUN so....Stay away from the printer!!!
The box will now be a new addition to the playroom. We'll see how long it lasts. Wish us luck:)

It's Pajama Time!!

One of "The Crew's" favorite books is "Pajama Time" written by Sandra Boynton. They love the colorfull illustration and the funny, dancing characters. I love reading all of Boynton's books to them. She is incredibly creative and, at times, I find myself having a chuckle along with "The Crew".
In our house, however, "Pajama time" takes on a different meaning completely. Pajama time is the time of the day when Lucas decides to take on a completely different persona and make 20 minutes of the day.....Hair pulling, CRAZY!!
Each night at 7:00 we begin our bedtime ritual. I give the girls a bath while Mario gives Michael a shower. Michael gets dressed for bed while Mario dries the girls hair and I start Lucas' bath. Once Lucas is finished we start to get his pajamas on..."What's so crazy about this", you ask? Well, Lucas goes through the painstaking process of choosing the perfect bedtime attire. Footed pj's?...um no!! Green flannel bottoms? Yes! (Ok, one down) Grey shirt or fire engine henley? Fire engine..Ok, not so bad. "Wait Mom...Now I want my Blue pj pants." Ok, you got it. "Mooommmmmyyyy...this shirt has a tag, rip it out...hurry, hurry, hurry!! "Tag's gone, lets get on our socks!" "Mommy, where are my basketball pj's?" "They're in the laundry Lucas."
-Meltdown of epic proportions ensues......."Lucas, you can wear those tomorrow. It will give mommy a chance to wash them." *sniff, sniff* "Okay". Socks are finally on the feet, Lucas is just about to make it to storytime with Daddy when...."I want my grey shirt instead, mommy."
ARGGG......At what age to boys just start sleeping in their clothes?? Oh well, a day in the life....