Time Goes So Fast

It has been a long time since I have posted anything. School has started and Libby is in Volleyball and Dance this year, she is also 6th grade rep for student council. Lindsey is in 5th grade and is also in student council as Vice President. Clara and Betsy are enjoying 1st and 2nd grade. Aaron is in Preschool and loves Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Peck. We are busy into school and Keith is now working out of town for my brother Gary. Life alone with 5 kids is very interesting, and different.

Aaron's New Wisdom

I was talking to Aaron a couple days ago and we were talking about going to preschool next year. This is how the conversation went.
M-"You know that next year you will be going to preschool."
A-"I know. I want to go now."
M-"What will I do all by myself? Mommy will miss you so much."
A-"It will be okay Mommy."
M-"I know but Mommy will cry and miss you so much. What will I do?"
A-"You're a big Mommy you will be ole right."
I wondered if he thought that I was an old mommy or that I was just large. Either way I don't really care because I love him. I am so blessed that he is a part of our life and came to us.

Erik Is 18

When Keith and I where just married when Erik was just turning 4. He turned 18 and life is very different. He is such a great young man. He is still the great big brother that he has always been. He has always loved and cared for all of his brothers and sisters. He has 4 sisters and 1 brother from Keith and I. He also has 1 sister and 2 brother from his mom side. He turned 18 and the day after he had his wisdom teeth pulled. He did very well. We had invited him up to the house on Wednesday for dinner since we thought that he would have plans for his birthday, and knew that he was getting his teeth pulled the next day. We had the best dinner with him. He has always loved steak and potatoes so that is what we had. He stayed for a while after dinner and was the jungle gym for the kids. It gave Keith a break from being the gym. We love him and will miss him when he goes to school. The plan for now is that he wants to go to Laramie.

Drumming

I had the pleasure of going to school to see Libby today to watch her 5th grade classes drumming concert. Miss Asay has been teaching the 5th grade to use the African drums. The all did a song together at first, then the classes each did a song alone and some of the kids did solos. They all did a great job. They not only used the drums but also sang along with it. What skills. I can hardly chew gum and walk at the same time. Wow. They all preformed the last songs together. It was great to see our kids learn so many new and fun things. Great job Libby love seeing you do your best.

College Class

It is my first college class and I just want to let everyone know that I have a better grade than Keith. I would not say anything about this but Keith always checks to see who has the higher grade. I just like to rub it in his face. Love ya honey.

1 Year

We have been in our house one year now. We have had the best year. We have been healthier and warmer. I thought that I would never get over being kicked out of the rental, but what a blessing. I never knew that owning your own home would be so much work. The kids still tell me that they miss our old house and yard. I miss our old yard too, until I mow the yard now and it take about 20 minutes and not 2 hours. I love living in Cowley and the friend that we have here. Everyone that lives here makes our town the greatest place to live and raise your kids. Thanks Everyone.

College Class

Keith and I started this semester taking a college class. We wanted to get better at using our computer programs. We were afraid that our kids would pass us up, and know more about the programs than we do. I already think that they know more now. It is on every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 9:30. It has really been fun. We are getting to spend time together and trying to learn more at the same time. We are both getting A's right now. Kieth checks his grade more than I do, but that is okay with me. We are right now getting all of our work done in class. Its a good thing that we have enough time to do it all in class and ask for the teachers help.

Commandment 11

We have a new commandment in our house. Have you ever heard of the 11th commandment? I had not heard of it in till today. Betsy and Clara ran in the room tonight after school and Clara had asked Betsy to shut the door behind them, so Betsy slammed the door a little hard. I went to the door and opened it and as I opened the door Betsy said sorry momma sorry. I then asked her to please not slam the doors. She then looks at me and said but momma Clara commanded me to do it.
I just love the little things that my kids come up with. How could I be mad at her after that. We have had a good laugh about this all night.

Sick Kids

Having sick kids is no fun. Aaron got sick last week around Wednesday. He was coughing so bad and by Friday I took him into the doctor. He had croop again. He had just had it a month before. They gave him some steroids as they did the last time. I thought that he was on the road to recovery, then he seemed to get worse. They only get worse before they get better right. I keep him home all weekend and in the house, which he hated. On Monday we went out and went to Powell. It made him very tired and made him cough again. On Tuesday morning I woke up to Libby throwing up. I now had them both home sick. Libby stayed home from schoool on Tuesday then she tried to go on Wednesday but only made it intill 9:00. I think that everyone is getting a bit better but knock on wood. I hope to be back out and about in the real world again soon.

Neighbors Howling Dog?

Does your neighbors dogs ever drive you nuts at night or wake you up. I have a good story for you then. You all are wondering, I know what is she talking about. Here it goes. I was in a very deep sleep when all of the sudden I was woke up by a howling dog. How many of you have ever been woken up by someone elses dog? I sat straight up in bed scared to death because I thought that the dog had some how got in our house, and was in my room. As I sat up and looked around, I found that Keith was still asleep. Then all of the sudden there was that awful noise again, only this time I found that it was coming from my sleeping husband. Yes, Keith howling in his sleep at the top of his lungs. As I watched him howl I started to laugh so hard that I had to get up out of bed. When I got out of my bed (the dog house) it woke this snoozing hound up. (It was just like the movie Fox and the hound, when Copper tells Todd that he is a hound dog and then howls as loud as he could.) He was howling that loud. Keith woke up and asked what I was doing and where I was going, and I told him that I was using the bathroom. I then said that I had to go down to get me a drink and asked him if he would like one. He said that he did need a drink and so I asked, did you want it in a bowl or a cup because you were just howling like a hound dog. I then asked if I could also bring him a doggy bone for a snack. I then explained it all to him and we have been having fun ever since then howling and making fun of his night of howling and maybe hunting in his sleep. I did ask him what he was dreaming about and he said that he really has no idea what it was that made him howl. Maybe he is really a werewolf. Ha Ha. We will have many laughs about this one. Sorry honey, but at least i do love dogs.