whobody wants to see my mother's day gifts?

So....I realize that Mother's Day was over a week ago...but between the busy time of year (with fieldwork) and the exhaustion and yuckiness of the first trimester of being prego I haven't gotten around to this post...until now.  (I also have pictures from their gymnastics recital....will get those up soon.)

Lucky for me, the kids both made me something special at school this year for Mother's Day. The picture below is what Lola came home with:  a sack with a picture of "me" laying under some covers in bed....and a paper with an interview with Lola.

First things first, the interview. Lola did well.... I hope you can see all of the answers. The only 2

questionable answers are on #6 and #8....she says my favorite food is oatmeal... I think that I have eaten oatmeal maybe 2 times in the last year :) and as for my number of brothers and sisters...I only have one of each, but she said she was counting both Steves. :) Cute either way. 

Okay, below was the poem on the back of the sack:

and inside....drum roll please......a nutri-grain bar! She was insistent that she and I and Keaton all share it on Mother's Day morning....so we did! I thought that this was extremely cute!

She is always extremely proud of the things that she brings home from school...especially presents. She was pretty intent on making my Mother's Day special.

Keaton also came home from school on Friday with a nice present for me.  See below.

He planted some marigold seeds....and we already have 4 little sprouts! He is pretty excited to see them grow.  I love the card he made to go with it....He did spell Mother's Day "Mother'e Day" but it was still perfect. I should mention that on the cards he made for the grandmas he spelled it "Moner's Day" which is more like how he says it! He is a very sweet boy.

I had a great Mother's Day...although it was pretty busy! Jason worked all day, so I didn't even see him....but the kids had Sunday School and then sang at church. My mom "Grandma Piano" so lovingly came and watched them sing (and helped me corral Nash throughout church). She also...VERY NICELY...spent the afternoon here to help out.  As soon as we got the kids down for "quiet time" I got to go outside and mow the lawn! I was very thankful she helped out that afternoon, I couldn't have asked for a better present!  Before supper, the kids and I went and visited their other Grandma "Grandma Tractor" to wish her a happy Mother's day. That evening we went out to Bill's for supper with my Grandpa and Grandma W. and my Mom and Dad. The kids had a blast entertaining everyone, and I enjoyed the night off of cooking.

The kids and I are lucky to have such great Grandmas! Happy Mother's Day (Late :)

whobody wants to chaperone?

So, Keaton came home from school yesterday....a little shook up (and a little excited).  He heard about the senior trip that Clayton Ridge students get to take to Florida....our conversation went like this:

"Mom, I guess when I am in the oldest grade in high school...I'll get to go on a trip to Florida."

"Yeah, when you are a senior they take a field trip to Florida!"

"...and they even go to Disney World Mom!....."

"I know, won't that be fun?"

"Ummm, but do they go all alone? just all the kids?"

"Kind of. You don't go with your families....it is a trip with all of the friends in your class."

"so they go all alone with no adults?"

"not really, some teachers and parents will go along too...but just a few."

"Will you come with us to Florida when I am in high school?"

"okay, I will."

"Good, cause otherwise I don't want to go!"

Then he was relieved and willing to face the rest of the day.  The thought of taking a trip without me 11 years from now terrified him! Oh, how things will change.... He is SUCH a sweet boy, and he is growing up WAY too fast.

(and yes, I will remind him of this  conversation 11 years from now....)

 

whobody believes in Christmas Magic?

I do. 

We have a little announcement.

Christmas magic is alive and well in our house!

If you don't know what I am talking about, look here. (12.19.10)

Oh, and this clue might help you out too...

Alright, this is your LAST clue.....

Nash in his 'new' shirt!

He is going to be a big brother.... We are expecting baby #4!

(I thought I better just spell it out for you, just so there were no misunderstandings.)

We are super excited....the baby is due the beginning of December.

That seems like a long ways away.

Phew. I am glad that is out there.  To quote Jason, "it isn't official until you put it on facebook"...and although this isn't technically on facebook, I figure any 'friends' who would really care...and don't already know, would read this anyway!

I guess that is it for today.... I haven't had much energy (or good mood) to blog with the last few weeks...hopefully I can keep thinking of things, or people to write about soon!