Mommy day out

Things that bug me when you go out with another mommy for a mommy's day out:

• Texting your husband frequently 
• Discussing and bitching about husband several times
• Texting during meal time
• Discussing weight, gastric bypass surgery, etc during meal time
• Questioning and worrying about what husband will say about purchases
• Feeling guilty and putting items down that you know you really want or need

It's great to have company, but sometimes going completely alone can be even better.  

Friday Night Leftovers

• I added the picture just because Danifred said she was not.  I'm a rebel like that.  
• Addy had her very first tball game this past Saturday.  It was the cutest and I will be sharing pictures.  
• Girls are officially done with dance until the fall, which means one less day of running to practices and timing and planning dinners to fit our busy schedule.
• I don't know how long it will last, but I did work out from home two days this week since I can't get to the gym as many days as I was able to with the new tball schedule added in. 
• I have one more week of therapy for my back, which I keep getting reminded that "muscles have memory."  Which means, the injury can and will more than likely occur again.  FML. 
• I hope you all enjoy your long weekends and remember what Memorial Day is all about.  

Neighborhood Rules

I'm all about rules this week, aren't I?

• Don't come into my yard to simply play with my kids' toys and not even talk to them.  
• Don't beg my children for their toys, get your own!
• Talk more to the kids, and less to the adults
• Ask before you use or play with anything that does not belong to you
• Stay out of the back yard, as there is no need for you to be snooping or secretly playing with toys
• How about you stay in your own yard, play with your stuff, and simply leave my MUCH younger children and toys alone? 

Wordless Wednesday - Kites

We finally flew the kites the Easter bunny brought.  You can't see it, but this first experience was awesome.  We all had a great time and seeing how excited the kiddos were through it all was the best reward.

Summer sleeping rules

1. You SHOULD sleep in an extra 30 minutes
2.  There is still a bedtime
BUT
3.  You get to take turns having sleepovers with each other nearly every day out of the week 

What filter?

Anyone have advice for teaching a three year old how to use a filter???  Eligh is the LOUDEST child I have and has absolutely no filter.  He makes comments that may be harsh for others to hear and he does not just say them quietly, he SHOUTS them out for EVERYONE to hear. 

Example from this evening while sitting at a restaurant eating dinner.  A taller slender woman gets seated at the table behind us, but directly across from Eligh's viewing.

"HEY, SHE'S BIG!!!!"

I obviously can't put tape over his mouth or even use a shock collar when out in public - seriously, who needs those stares? 

So, I'm looking for suggestions.

Closing time

The baby making gates are closed and I am at peace with it all.  I know that I had some flip flopping, ohmygosh it's happening questions and thoughts running in my head the closer it got to the official procedure date.  But, for us, we need to be finished.  We are happy, complete, and extremely blessed.  I know that for many who have suffered through infertility that ending any possible chances of getting pregnant may seem like a complete slap in the face, but my health and being here for my three is number one.  I adore babies, but my body does not.  My body fights pregnancy and causes bed rest and many complications that put my own family at risk of losing their mommy, and to put that stress and risk on us, is selfish.

Cody went in Friday afternoon and was up and moving for the girls' recital the next afternoon.

Even though he was not his complete self and still sore on Sunday he did all he could to make it special.  My mom and I went to brunch and I came home to cards and a way too expensive gift.

I am loved..........but most importantly, complete.