Last Friday into this Monday, I decided to get my head back into the game. I have this extended work hangover that stretches well into January. I want to work. I still owe things to people. I want to get my act in gear. But I can’t. I am too fried. I do things like [...]
Last Friday into this Monday, I decided to get my head back into the game. I have this extended work hangover that stretches well into January. I want to work. I still owe things to people. I want to get my act in gear. But I can’t. I am too fried. I do things like attempt to paint an entire beadboard ceiling another color. I cut out early for wine. Hell, I even work out. So Friday and Monday I sat down, I made myself a good solid working list of projects, and then I got ready to go! And then I checked the weather. And I panicked. I said to Owen “Oh my GOD, I will not be able to work again until Friday and then not again until next Wednesday.” My kids are in school all day M-W-F, and when a snowstorm hits on Wednesday, it means three days in a row at home. Add to that MLK day next Monday and after Friday they are home until Wednesday, four days in a row! If you know me, even if you don’t, you know this stretches my limit of parenting. I was not born a stay at home mom. There are a few genes like that I am missing. I love working. It makes me SO happy to do what I love [and we have bills to pay, mouths to feed and all that BS]. Don’t get me wrong. I love my kids too. Tuesdays and Thursdays are usually pretty fun. This time of year, when I am not stressed, we generally have a really good time. We make tents. We make cookies. We paint. We make a mess. We visit the train museum.
BUT NOT WHEN WE ARE SNOWED IN WITH NO ESCAPE.
AND NOT WHEN WE LOSE POWER OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
AND NOT WHEN I TRY TIRE THEM OUT BY RUNNING THEM OUTSIDE AND REALIZE THAT I HAVE TO CARRY JANEY AND CHRISTOFER IS FROZEN AFTER 5 MINUTES.
When that happens, it’s not so fun. So as long as I ignore what is probably jumping on the bed and potty talk in the next room, I can safely say we have ALMOST made it through the storm and we are very excited for school tomorrow. In the mean time, I did manage to sit them down and force some smiles out of them.
I do love them to pieces. They are pure happiness [most of the time].








You are probably thinking that these next two are totally unrelated. They aren’t. They are related (was that a double negative sentence?) Image on left is what the demon child looks like when she’s about to take something… with great force. Image on right is what unsuspecting wounded older brother looks like in the aftermath.



Two of the cutest kids around!
Love them all… can’t believe how much they’ve grown since just June!
Gorgeous!
awww…they are so cute – and look soooo much alike! And Janey’s hair has grown so much! Adorable!
They take my breath away, angel faces
OMG, they are so precious! Thanks for sharing them.
I love the one of her looking at him. These are amazing.
Great photos!!! They are so adorable!
Eeek! Kristina! Your kids are adorable! I love how she looks at him too, so sweet. That last one is perfection!