Time off

This is my 'time off''. I am blogging and watching Grey's at the same time. I am writing now because I am afraid I will fall asleep if I actually take this time to relax. We have had a very busy week. Not that I am complaining, I will take this over mundane any day, but it sure is taxing physically and emotionally. The next three weeks will be nuts as we wrap up school, but our luxurious summer will be well worth it. Who am I kidding, we are going to be no less busy, but there is a certain amount of freedom in knowing that no one is expecting us at the pool at any given time. My crazy days make me really appreciate my parents and grandparents. I am one of five, my mom is one of 11 and my dad is one of 7. How did these women do that???? I have no idea how mom got us all to soccer, dance, t-ball, play dates, dances, school, etc. No wonder she doesn't like to drive any more. I currently love to drive, typically it clears my head. Admittedly, it is getting harder and harder when I am picking up seashells, crayons, stuffed animals and snacks off the floor while driving. Not to mention playing referee while they pinch, hit and throw things at one another. Still, as I look in on them sleeping every night and every morning I know that I am the luckiest mommy in the world to have such loving children who give me insight into what this world is all about each and every day.

Diet WAR!!!

Okay, so I have gained a few pounds. Alright, alright 30 but who is counting??? Apparently my daughter is. This afternoon we took a shower together and she says, "Mom, I didn't know you were pregnant." Shock must have registered all over my face because she quickly followed it up with, "Well, just a little pregnant." I won't bore you with the details of the ensuing conversation, but needless to say, I have joined weight watchers. Yipppeeee. Let the diet war begin.....

Not Again

Alright, any of you who know me know that we have had great difficulties with Mason getting along with his teacher this year. Let's just say she likes things her way and so does my son. She likes to have the last word, so does he. Major power struggle. Madigan is like sunshine at school. Follows directions, plays well with others, excels academically, etc. Until today. I got pulled aside by the teacher and informed that she is now clenching her jaw, rolling her eyes and defying authority. Typical 'girl behavior' the teacher called it. NOT AGAIN! Seriously, I can't do this. I thought she was just being a B to me. You know the mother daughter thing. Not the case. Super, my four year old is going through adolescence already. We are going to have a long 14 years.........

Naked Play Date

Time 2 pm Place: Play date pick up What: Michelle (Play date mom), "OOOOOkay----I am totally embarassed to tell you this. I just called my husband to get his take, and he wanted to know if you were cool, I told him I thought you were cool, but this was weird, and what should I say, what would he say if he was me, I told the girls that I would have to tell you, they didn't want me to, but I told them they couldn't do this, when we go swimming, we have a pool, we just bring the kids in and stick them in the shower, they have this really fun foamy soap, then we just bring them upstairs and get them dressed, well I didn't hear the girls and I was answering e-mails, Lauren(Madigan's friend) thinks I hover so I try to give them their space, finally I thought I would check and well, I saw your daughter naked." Me(laughing so hard I had tears), "Well, she has a cute little tush doesn't she???" Michelle, "Oh, yeah she is adorable. (Looking at me like I clearly don't understand the gravity of the situation.) They didn't turn the water on, but they did take off their clothes, get in the shower and try to wash their hair." I think she wanted to explain more, but I couldn't stop laughing. At that point she relaxed. I get worked up about many silly things, but this isn't one of them. I did much worse as a child, and who doesn't love foamy strawberry soap. Lauren is coming over on Monday. I think I will hover a little---just to be safe. P.S. If you read this, you know nothing. I have been told by my little angel that this is a secret and I can't tell any boys or girls--not even Daddy and Masie.........