A Day in the Life....

Well I inspired myself...to document a day...in the life of me...cause I am sure I will block it all out...much like childbirth. :)

Here goes.

On the way to Seminary.  Dark.  Oh and Mr. Opposom...that we see each morning...was dead on the road...and he wasn't playin' possom either.

kiddos in the car...blurry like my eyes.

Doug and Maggie munchin' on breakfast.

Don't judge me...poptarts are the breakfast of champions...right? 

Munching over...time to rest again.  I love Curts hair. 

A Little Scripture reading.  I skipped over some...so and so begat so and so...and also the "he took her" "he layed with her" and harlot stuff.  The old Testament is kinda racey.

Back home. Only went 70mph on the highway to make it in time...Time to brush teeth in the dark.  While we wait for the bus.

Lucy patiently waiting to go out when I get back in the house.

Loggin in to find out Jacob's school work for the day.

Jacob at "school"

Laundry Mountain...Put in a load.

Sweet husband making me some breakfast.

Breakfast.  We are trying a low carb diet...Did you know everything that I love...is a carb.

Going to Kohl's, Walmart, Marc's, and the Goodwill...

On the road again. About 9:30 I suppose.

Cute driver.

Riding in the car...

Found this at walmart.  I saw some people reading it in bloggy land.  So I got it...and read about half so far.

3:30  Cross Country Meet.  Doug's home meet. 

Starting line.

Muddy mess.  He came in 8th.  That was good.  I can see him pushing harder with each race.

Dinner made by Steve.  I was STARVING!

Before dinner.

Found maggie a sweater at goodwill for a buck. 

Nagging kids to do their piano practice.  Got one.  She looks happy doesn't she?

Homework.  Why does the little one always have more than anyone else? 

Had to help Jacob fulfill his Physical Ed requirement.  So we chose yoga.  Deep breathing and stretching puts me to sleep.

Got the kids to bed.  Its time for me to call it a night.  Laundry is still drying.  Got to check email and of course facebook.  Then lights out.

Tired, worn out, and did I say tired?

It has been a long time between posts.  I guess I have blogger fatigue.  My life just doesn't even seem interesting to me let alone to other people.  I am running most days now from 5 am to 8 at night.  I have been tired, grouchy, and worn out.  I see no end in sight and there isn't much I can do about it. 

So that is why I haven't been blogging.  Life has been moving too fast for my liking and when I get a break...I take a nap.

So unless you want to see a pic of me sleeping...you won't see many of me.

Maybe if I have the energy and want sympathy I will show you my day.  Hmmmmm.

Thanks for listening,

Julie

Doug's First Cross Country Meet

Doug's First Cross Country Meet.  They run 2 miles in 7th and 8th grade.  It was about 95 degrees that day.  So hot and sunny! We have a small team.  I think we have 5 guys.  The black team next to us seemed like they had a million!  Things I learned.  Wear sneakers because as a mom you are going to be walking from one end of the place to the other.  Bring Sunscreen.  My neck was sunburned quickly.  My feet even tanned in my sandles! 

 His time was 16:45.  Not too shabby for the first time out.  There are some seriously fast kids though. 

It is also amazing to me the size differences in the 7th and 8th grade boys.  Some were Curt's size I swear. Others were HUGE. 

Doug hamming it up of course!

Seminary Begins Next Week

Probably the one thing I have been stressing about for the last year or so...Seminary.  Seminary is a program at our church where youth ages 14 and up go in the early morning to learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ.  They have fun and socialize also.  It is every school day morning starting at 6 am.

I have been stressing because Steve has a hospital work schedule...so you never know when he will be home.  Usually he is either already gone for the am or he isn't home yet.  Sooooo.....this leaves the seminary to me.  The bigger "problem" is that Jacob is the oldest.  Sooooo.....I have three younger ones at home.  I can't leave them here to fend for themselves.  I just don't feel they are ready for that much responsiblity yet.  That would be even more stress on me...wondering what was happening, and if they were ok.  Soooooo......

THE PLAN....

It probably isn't a good one...but  here it is. We all go.  Yup.  Everyone gets up and gets into their school clothes, and jumps in the car.  Now when Jacob is at seminary...the older two have to be getting completely ready because as soon as we get home the bus comes...Like within 5 min of getting home. (if my timing is right)

Sooooo.....today I am going to buy some bins.  Each kid gets their own bin.  I am going to load it with....a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, barettes for Maggie, nail clippers and what ever else I think might come up in the morning. Also I am going to keep on hand extra school supplies. For example, paper, pencils, pens and clipboards.  Just in case someone forgot to do some homework.  I am going to make a bin of "breakfast" foods. Granola bars, crackers, juice boxes etc.  Then take some fruit each day.  I also plan on a bin of small blankets for staying warm or napping.  Now while we wait the kids can have breakfast and we can have our family scripture time.  I will have a captive audience. :)  That van is going to get alot of living this year.

That is the plan.  I really don't know how else to pull it all off.  Not going is not an option.  I have seen and worked with youth who attend seminary and they grow by leaps and bounds spiritually.  I have also seen those who don't attend not do as well.  There are exceptions to everything of course, but for us seminary is mandatory. 

Let's see what you think.  Am I crazy? or the Most Awesome Mom ever? or Both?