Bajamas Breakfast and Brushing

Love it when kids come together to clean. That includes their teeth!! Last night when Kato worked late we decided to do everything backwards. So we got out of our day clothes and into pajamas (bajamas as they say) made breakfast for dinner, brushed our teeth, and went to bed. Even though that is a normal bedtime routine the kids thought it was just like a weekend morning. The kids got to stay up a little later because there is no school today. They were all asleep by 9:30. It was a fun night and I am glad I had the kids all to myself. Love love love em!! thanks for reading xoxo

Chim Chimney

Michael had an opportunity to help a neighbor work in their basement. They ripped out a chimney and did some cement work. He was gone all day and earned his pay. I knew he would be dirty when he got home but I had no idea it would be this bad. The black marks on his hands is his farmers snot! GROSS!!! thanks for reading xoxo

How to get out of eating your vegetables, by Ella. The sad part is she really loves corn. I guess all that self feeding can really tucker a girl out. thanks for reading xoxo

Lil Monsters

My little monsters, so sweet! thanks for reading xoxo

Housework for Ella

Ella is terrified of our vacuum but has no problems when it comes to the toy vacuum. She does her best to keep things neat and tidy, except when it comes to the toy boxes then she can't wait to tip them over and dump them out, leaving the mess for mom. thanks for reading xoxo

Wisconsin 59, Indiana 7

Saturday, Kato, Michael, Mikey, and I got to go to the Badger football game. It was fun, cold, and worth it! I wore layers upon layers, poor Kato said he just wanted to be close to me but I know he was probably freezing. There had been some issues with the ES FU chant and the efforts to get it to stop were basically tossed in the toilet. Sad, just because you know the words doesn't mean you have to use them. Anyway, the Badgers blew the socks off Indiana and the homecoming festivities continued into the streets and probably lasted all night long. As for us we got a movie instead. thanks for reading xoxo

Halloween prep work

We went to Green Thumb last Sunday to pick up some pumpkins. Alex, Jade, and Ella each picked out a pumpkin with Daddy's help and then they picked one out for Michael and one for the family. They decorated them right away. We decorated the house and even managed to get some stuff put up outside. Just in time too because it got super cold really quick! I am not looking forward to the raking but I am looking forward to flannel sheets and down comforters! thanks for reading xoxo

Kirby Rider

My grandparents owned a Kirby vacuum. When I was little I got excited when it was time to vacuum but not because I wanted to help. Their Kirby was red and heavy and big enough for me to ride on when my grandmother vacuumed. I would jump on the front get a free ride while my grandmother did all the work. I think back now and probably should have given her a break more often. The other night we needed to vacuum bad! We had everything from cereal to popcorn to who knows what else my kids have brought in with them all over the floor. I busted out our Kirby which is still heavy but silver in color, to get the job done. Jade wanted to help but something isn't working right on our Kirby and so it goes forward with ease but backing up is not easy when its in drive. Once we switched the drive to neutral I showed Jade what I used to do to my grandma when she vacuumed and surprise she really likes it too. So not only did I get the floors cleaned but I also got in a great workout. Thanks for reading xoxo

Toothless and Useless

A couple days ago, Alex was brave enough to pull out his top front tooth that had been so wiggly he could actually twist it around in his mouth. Once the morning came and he looked under his pillow to see what treasure the tooth fairy had left, I knew before it even began what he would think about it. Unlike the last time when she left him 8 shiny quarters and he wanted dollars, this time she left him 2 dollar bills. Do you think he was satisfied with this? No he wasn't, he thinks he should have gotten more. There is no winning, there is no satisfying, there is no compromise, there is no use with him. Stuck in his ways and yet every once in a while he will get excited over getting something. Whats a parent to do, its useless? Love em and hope that one day they will understand. Until then just keep swimming. thanks for reading xoxo

Homecoming Kings

Friday night was the big homecoming football game in our town. Our Eagles got their butts handed to them again so at this point I am a little bit glad that Michael doesn't play anymore. Saturday was the homecoming dance and Michael, Dylan, and Mikey decided to go. They got dressed up in their finest and headed out for dancing and fun. I am happy that Michael has decided to get more involved in school activities because he won't have this chance again, unless he flunks which could happen. With that positive note I will say thanks for reading xoxo.