Hair from Jesus

Kolette is hair challenged. While Corrin had hair to play w/and do lots of things w/Kolette does not. I have told her before that she needs to pray to Jesus for more hair. Kolette's hair is thin and not very long. She is now stuck in a mode where she wants pony tails and that means 2 of them everyday. So yesterday I am taking her hair out of the ponys and she says "Be careful, don't pull out my hair from Jesus"

Also I have put her and Ian in Joyschool which is where the moms take turns teaching every so many weeks. I stayed b/c I have to learn how to do this. Thurs they learned as part of it about "Gunny Bag" aka Pillowcase. Emily said that gunny bag eats the toys that aren't put away. Then you have 1 chance to put it away after than and then Gunny Bag eats it forever. I thought this was a great idea, so I decided to try it at home. We didn't have time that night to do a very good clean and Kolette was worried that Gunny bag would eat her toys while she slept. So I told her Gunny bag doesn't eat things while you are sleeping. So the next day she comes out of her room and is holding Gunny bag and says "It's just a pillowcase". Today I cleaned her room and bought some bins so she would be a bit more organized. I showed her where everything was and told her we were going to put them back in their spots after we played w/them so Gunny bag wouldn't eat them. Tonite when putting her to bed I told her what I always tell her "I love you, I like you, I keep you - forever and a day" She usually repeats each saying after me until the
"I like you" tonite and said instead she said "I don't like Gunny Bag". Jackpot!!! I think this might work for a little bit!!!!!!!!!!!

Cute little soccer players

Today was the kids first soccer game. This is the first time Kolette has ever been able to play. She had a blast! She mainly just ran after everyone but she sure kept up and it was cute to see the dainty way she runs. She looked like she at one time was going to go get the ball from some kids until she looked up and saw how much bigger than her they were and she backed up. She told me when we got home " I am a totally great soccer player!"

Ian actually played!!!! No crying at all from him. He didn't try to actually go after the ball but he ran some and stayed on the court until it was his turn to sit out. I am so happy. I don't care how good any of my kids are but I sure hate to see them sit on the sidelines and cry w/o even trying. It is just good for them to get their blood pumping. This is coming from a girl who was athletically challenged. Ian was disappointed the shirts aren't red but I think he will survive. But the first thing after the game was over off came the shirt.

Donnie just loves it even if he doesn't say it much. It is such a change from the older kids but he loves to teach all kids about his love for the game. I took lots of video of my children running after the groups of kids running after the ball.

Where's my maid?

Today I have been running like a chicken w/my head cut off. I know I do it to myself, but I am super tired and my house needs a maid. Seriously!!! Since the kids have gone back to school we are busy again. Today I went to Connor's class at 8:30 for an hour. Then I had to rush make peanut butter balls for Corrins class. She finished her Christmas homework so they had a party and everyone had to bring s/thing. So I had to hurry to get them done before school got out. We have early fri's so out at noon. I took them back to the school only to turn around to pick Connor & his friend a half hour later. Then I had to go back 45 mins later to get Corrin, and then 20 mins later Connor had a hair cut. I am just tired! In the meantime I need to clean but they are too busy making messes so I might as well wait.

Last night was the first night for indoor soccer for Kolette & Ian and they were so cute. Tomorrow is their first game and Kolette has instructed Corrin & Connor that they get to watch her! I guess it is her turn to shine and they better pay attention. Ian even played much to my suprise. I thought that he would just try to hold his cousins hand or else just watch but he actually acted like he wanted to be there. Baby steps w/him I guess. In only 7 months he will be going to school and maybe by then he will get over some of his shyness. I hope and pray anyhow. Kolette on the other hand is ready for school now and informed me that she and Ian are going and that Corrin & Connor can stay home. I don't think so! I have to find plenty of things to entertain her or it will be a LONG 2 years till she gets to go.

Congratulations on your birthday Holly!

Holly, Guy and Marty at Holly's Suprise party!!!!!

My friend Holly has a family tradition of telling everyone "Congratulations on your __________'s b-day" whether it is your b-day or your childs or your friends b-day you just have to be the first one to say it for it to count. So to Holly "CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!" And since I am an hour ahead I hope I am the first (not to mention she is sleep deprived from school and taking care of her nephews and neice while Tiff is in the hospital.) These pics are from her 30th birthday(suprise) party. Her husband Dan decided to suprise her w/a birthday party and along w/her friend Tracie who hosted it and all her family and friends up there they had a great party. The biggest suprise I think for Holly was Dan paid for Donnie, Me, Kolette, her Dad and her stepmom Marsha to fly up for the party. It was the most spontanious thing I have ever done and soooooooooo worth it. Especially to see Holly's face when she looked up in the loft of the barn and saw all of us hiding out and she let out a scream. Thanks Dan for letting us be a part of it. We had a blast!!!!

Tiff-that was just 2 yrs ago and Grant & Ben were just a couple weeks old. What darlings and now they are growing up and big brothers:o) Oh, Congrats on your sister in laws birthday!

So Holly I hope you get to enjoy your birthday and esp get the best gift of little Andrew getting better and ready to go home.

Love ya!

Can I be a Garbage Man?

I think I have said before that Connor has his wife picked out. She is NOT his girlfriend and she also lives in Tennessee. He can live in his world all he wants fine by me. He also has figured out the number of kids and all that. She is just fine w/the arrangement and since she is such a cutie I am too. So tonite this is the conversation.

Connor: Can I be a garbage man?

Me: For what Halloween or when you grow up?

Connor: When I grow up?

Me: Sure

Connor: Maybe I better ask Brooke first and see what she wants me to be.

What a boy. He likes to cook & watch cooking shows. He loves to garden, play guitar and all music interests him. He is my best cleaner and very loveable. That boy is husband material. He also likes to watch home improvement shows. I am glad he isn't too big yet I am not ready to lose him to another girl.

To Tiff

Just wanted Tiff to know I am thinking of her. I know you aren't excited for the induction but honestly it isn't all that bad. I am such a control freak that I have been induced w/all my kids. The number 1 reason is I wanted my doctor. Three times he was going on vacation. I think not! We had to have help w/getting pg w/Corrin & Connor so he was there literally from the beginning wink...wink...(seriously) I also had his nurse from his office (everytime) and had the same labor & delivery nurse w/the last 3. Crazy I know but it made my life easier. The 2nd reason is I live an hour away from the hospital and delivering on the side of the road isn't my cup of tea.

Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a joy to get to hold that little sweetie tomorrow. Also hope it's quick like the twins. Hugs to you!!

Ewwww...

Ok, I don't ususally do New Years Resolutions but usually I think I want to be cleaner and more organized. The way I don't want to do it is by fear. We spent time snowmobiling w/friends on Sun. By tues eve at 9 she calls and says they have LICE! Ahhhhh!!!!! Gross me out seriously. I ran to the store before it closed and got the entire lice killing kit. I pulled Corrin & Connor out of bed and washed and fine combed their hair and also stripped their beds. I sprayed everything in sight. Ripped off all the bedding off of every bed, all towels, coats, hats, mittens, scarves and combs and cleaned them in super hot water and dried them. Holy cow I had no idea it would take SOOOOOOOOOO long to do all that. I also took my comforter over to a friend w/a huge washing machine b/c it won't fit in mine. I also shampooed my hair and between all of us we had NO lice. But for my sanity I had to do it. That grosses me out. I swear the very mention of the word makes my head itch for no reason. So in the meantime all my other laundry has to wait its turn b/c the rest takes priority. I haven't seen any but I want them to know they are unwelcome in my house. Do you think it will work?

Of course it sure didn't help when Donnie tells Corrin she will have to shave her head. She started to cry. This is my germ phobe kid and already grossed out. Yes, I told her the truth that they are bugs that bite your head. Not the best move since she couldn't sleep all night just thinking about it. Poor girl she doesn't have any but I had to do this to her. Corrin & Connor were the only ones I thought would have the biggest exposure but I have checked the younger two as well and all clear.

Yuck I better end this before I gross myself out anymore.