A month again!

It is already 8:30, I am still in my pajamas. The house is a disaster, clean laundry scattered in piles on the living room floor, dirty cereal bowls on the kitchen table, bills that need to be paid, bathrooms that need to be cleaned, Christmas cards that don't even stand a chance of getting out by Christmas. How has it been a month since I have written anything if nothing else is getting done?

We did go spend a fabulous week with my Nana in Florida. With the exception of the ridiculously long car ride with all four kids, we had an excellent time. As I grow up, I am learning what important lessons can be learned if you just listen. Why did I wait so long to learn that lesson? How do I teach it to my kids before it is too late and so much of that great knowledge is lost?

Brandon bought me an incredibly awesome sewing/embroidery machine for my birthday (and once I learned how much it cost, it is for my Christmas, Mother's day, anniversary and probably next year's birthday too) but I have been having a great time getting to learn how to use it and am looking forward to all of the cool things I can make. The kids might soon grow tired of having their name sewn on to everything they own, but for now it is great!

I made the all important and difficult decision to re-enter the world of daycare. I am going to start (and hopefully) stay small for at least a year or two. I am taking back a family that I had before and I am looking forward to new playmates for the kids and some of the challenges that come with having other people's most prized possession in my home. I can't lie either and the added income will make life a little more comfortable and not so strained like it has been for the last year.

I'm sure in the last month a lot more has gone on, but nothing that has left enough of an impression that I can think of it early in the morning before the coffee has kicked in. My early new year's resolution (in addition to eating better, losing weight before May, counting to ten before I explode, and making beds everyday) is to blog at least twice a month. I would love to write more, but let's be realistic here!! This way I can make sure all of you out in cyber land know what's up at our house!! I am sure the quotes will be fun in the coming months of new additions as well. Love you all!