I’ve got this.. {five.minute.friday}

Some call it a lack of blogging; and some call it a blogger-cation any which way this momma was taking a little break as I prepped for the 2013/2014 school year. We officially started school {3rd, kindergarten, prek 3, and tot-school} Wednesday. The same sweet students, a new curriculum, new goals, and a mom’s heart that is filled with joy as her children go to bed saying “I can’t wait for school tomorrow”.

Today is Friday a day I like to have a little fun and join with a community unlike any other. It Five-minute-Friday .. Join me! Write for five minutes on a given prompt; no editing, no worries, just fun. Today’s prompt; red

 Go….

The year has officially begun with a goal to make school fun for all: while embracing all opportunities to learn, explore, and develop their sweet minds. The year has begun with a goal to create a home filled with joy, laughter, and creativity. The year has begun with a goal to provide a safe haven for all the gifts God has given each of my children. It is a time to find and further encourage growth in these areas so that they might go forth armed with the tools God saw fit. 
A morning circle time, books read by mom, a class of four adorable, rosy red cheeked,  tan faces after a boating filled summer. Our morning flows like a river .. 
A nature walk exploring all of creation in search of the anticipated red, orange, and yellow leaves; surely a sign Fall is drawing near. The days pass by in a flash and the worry once felt leaves my side; no longer a stress filled soul, but a warm heart filled to the brim knowing; I’ve got this! 

Happy Fathers Day!

 Thanks for always being there for me when I need you most. We are a perfect pair! Where I fall short you certainly pick up the pieces!! Our life is crazy with so many little ones but some how we make it work. I love you more than words can say… “Happy Fathers Day” to my loving and wonderful husband!! You are a great Dad, a wonderful role model, hard worker, and MUCH deserving of this special day!! Thanks for all you do for us everyday….xoxox
 

 K. Bear giving Daddy a little ‘cuddle’ ….she looks sad but she is really just soaking up her Daddy time! Daddy then fixed her finger which had a sliver in it. What a little trooper …K.Bear never even flinched thanks to Daddy’s gentle touch.

 Our little fish …Pumpkin is most likely to be seen in a pool, at the beach, on a boat, or soaking in the tub! The girl can’t seem to get enough of the water!

 Did someone say “Watermelon”? Just as Pumpkin is rarely photographed outside of the water….Mr. Smiles and K.Bear are typically eating!! I fear our grocery bill when they are teenagers. Mr. Smiles just had a well visit weighing in at a whopping 27 lbs he is in the 25-50% for height and weight. The tiny princess K.Bear (22 months older) weighs 29lbs!! I foresee the little man passing her up in the near future. Time will tell….

A fathers day weekend full of work and play! We hope our Daddy enjoyed his special day!!

Baby #4…Weeks 14-30

So here I am just shy of 30 weeks along with baby #4. I feel great and certainly can’t complain. The first 14 weeks of this pregnancy I felt nauseous 24/7 (that was something new…I don’t care to do again). The only thing that kept the gagging at bay was chewing gum CONSTANTLY!! Not good for someone with TMJ issues I might add.

 I have gained 15 lbs (exact same as I did with the other 3 at this time), I’m having crazy contractions (nothing terrible), walking like a crazy lady, chasing the kids, boating, and doing all the things I love to do!

 My game plan wait for baby, enjoy the little kicks (O.K some are big), welcome our new little one sometime in August to our fun/loving family, and keep on trucking on this road of motherhood! One minor detail…have umbilical hernia surgery sometime next Feb/March 2013 thanks to my loving babies 🙂 should be a hoot with 4 kids under 7!! Dear, Lord! We will survive? Won’t we?

14 weeks preggers…

19 weeks pregnant Mommy

Baby #4 (19 weeks)

It’s a boy!

30 weeks…who’s counting?