To be absent from the blog.....is to be pleasantly purging!

If you know me well, you know that I do love to clean & organize. So....since the boys have started pre-school two days a week- I have been on a binge! Even nook and cranny in the house. Clean it out and wipe it down- then throw away or donate what needs to be done.

I have almost completely finished the whole house. I mean NOT a drawer, closet anything over looked!! Therefore, I am setting out to accomplish this goal- so other things to get pushed to the side....blogging :(

I have a lot of catching up to do. I do love to tell my stories and share my life in the blog- but have you ever gotten in a little funky mood when you just need a "break" I guess that is what I have done lately. When I get "funky" I like to clean- I don't get to "funky" that often! It is not that I don't have anything to say.....HAHAHA!!! What a day that will be....when I am gone from here!!

I have been trying to get a few other things together and organized- out side of my daily domestic engineer life. Church activities and I don't know I think that seeing how fast my boys are growing up and seeing that this is T's last year at home with me.....kinda makes me want to play one more game of guess who- or candy land. Even if it take a half a day to get up off the floor when we are through. It will be worth it when they are grown and I will be able to say I am so thankful that I was able to be there for them.

Not to mention EVER since I got back from Peru in June I have worked with C to toilet train....ugh!!! That is just a post in itself- talk about opening a CAN OF WORMS....or should I say underwear of Poop!!! He is finally this week really getting the hang of it- are laundry is getting less and less of plastic pants!! I can see the lights coming on- it just happens to be one of those that takes a while to get bright though, you know the ones that come on at dark and go off at dawn.....there own time!!! Just like the Bible says there is a time and a place for all things!! As long as he is not going to Kindergarten in 3 years in diapers- I think I will be OK!

Here are the latest pictures of the boys my friend Stacy took- Awwww I just love her and her talents!! She is awesome. Can't wait to see these hanging on my wall in the house!! Love Love Love the last one with boys by the old Ford truck.

I hope to start catching up soon on the blog- like I said one last project....My Room & My Closet.....dum dum dum!!!! Clothes galore!!!! The rate I have been going should not take long......so we will see you soon!!

~The Soul of a Child is the loveliest flower that grows in the garden of God.~

Mollie

Summer is OVER for US!!

WOW....that was FAST!!! Seems like only yesterday when I looked at my calender for May, JUNE, and JULY....nearly passed out seeing all we had planned!!

I am so behind on my blog, cleaning, you name it I am behind.....I feel like I am swamped from being soooo busy this summer!!

I am ready to start back to a life of NOTHING!! Well, maybe not nothing- but a lot less of busyness!! Here is a wrap up.....

*Of course my Mission Trip to Peru for 9 days and boys at their grandparents!! Still trying to get the kids back UNspoiled....and back into a routine/schedule of some sorts!!

*Swimming lessons for both boys.....they did GREAT!! My friend Lori taught them- she was wonderful!! Notice anything missing from T's picture....YES our first lost tooth!! Tooth fairy came and gave him a dollar....he is proud- I will post a story soon about this!!

*Bought both boys scooters.....that was fun til it got to hot to go outside.....and the helmets those were their ideas....after the first crash- T wanted elbow and knee pads- well to get those you have to buy the helmet too!! Only ones I could fine.....spiderman!!

*Couple of play dates.....with some good friends- gave hugs to some who moved to Germany!!! We miss you Katja & kiddos!!

*Took a mini vacation to Joplin Mo, to the Home of the 4 states Trucking aka...Chrome Shop Mafia.....we picked up B's new custom hood and bumper. He has that truck looking so good!! The boys got to spend their first night in a hotel.....super excited they were!! They slept in the same bed and all until 2am when we heard THUD!! C slept in a BIG bed for the first time. Funny there were two note pads and pens.....so they immediately grabbed those and started playing with the phones!! We stayed there one night then on to Grana & Poppie's in Oklahoma- there we went swimming and had a good ole' time as usual!!

*SAID Y-E-S TO VBS.....TWICE!!!! As if one is not enough to wear a person out!! I taught 2nd grade at both and I have decided that is my very favorite group to teach....they still laugh at my goofy jokes and hug me!! The first VBS was at our church and the other for a mission project for a sister church in a smaller town. If was a great feeling getting to see kids loving God and learning about how GOOD he is!! Saddle Ridge Ranch.....Yeee HAW!!!

* T caught his first fish.....still talking about that one!! The 4 oz Brim that almost got away!!

*The summer is ending and that means a birthday for this Hunter.....He is having his 5th Birthday next week!!! So hard to believe seems like just yesterday when I was in labor for 3 days had a terrible itchy rash PUPP and could not even see my swollen feet for my HUGE belly!! I will share with you next week about all that fun stuff!!

Until next time......

Mollie

Catch Up.....busy week....busy weekend!!

With only a month left before I leave for a week long missions trip to Lima Peru.....time I am spending together with family friends is such a blessing!! I know God has great things in store for me in Peru, at the same time- I keep thinking I want to spend as much time as I can with my family & friends!!

I can say that this past week and weekend I accomplished just that!! Family & Friends GALORE!! Here is a re-cap for you.......

Shed tears of joy & tears of pain over this bad boy....

I bought it at Hobby Lobby last week.....love love love it......sat on my bookshelf in the Living room.....well IT DID!!!! Ugh.....having boys I don't know why I even try to have "pretty" things!!

I found it in the store and then found out it was 50% off......Jumped for JOY with tears knowing it would look so good in my house!! Then when T brought the base to me without the top and tells me "Mama C broke your pretty!!" Tears of sadness fell!! They weren't from my eyes!!!

Oh well, maybe I can glue it......add it to the list of GLUED ITEMS!!! HA!! Mother of BOYS!!! One day I will look at all my pretty things in and empty house that was once filled with laughter from little boys!!

Took time to see my beautiful Lily's bloom....my favorite flower!! Lily is MY FAVORITE FLOWER!!! U have many planted in my flower beds.....looking forward to seeing more bloom soon!! Along with other flowers!!C insisted on shaving with Daddy.....every stroke I heard...."mama dook at me's!" He used and old razor with NO BLADE!!! T shaves with daddy every chance he gets.....but when C saw what fun it was.....well he wanted right in!!

Visited a local farm FULL of fun and loving animals.......Mrs. H has a wonderful "petting friendly" farm for kids!! C got to ride "Shorty" the pony. B put him on there he said "I need my gun!!" He was a REAL cowboy!!!Mrs. H & T gathered eggs......then C came up and grabbed one.....never in my life have I ever seen an 88 year old lady move so fast!!!! I was right with her only from a different angle- she caught him first... then we both looked up and laughed!! She said "I knew what was coming next!!" And to think she has only spent and hour with C!!! HA!! Learned which came first.....the chicken or the egg??? Feed a baby Lamb & baby pig by bottle!! She has ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, all kind of birds!! And you can pet almost every one of them!! Mrs. H is the hardest working lady I have met in a long time- she takes care of all these animals by herself!! Wonderful lady....loves kids. She asked if the boys could have a COKE?!?!?! Seeing how they have NEVER EVER had a real COKE in their lives.....I thought- you know there is a time and a place for everything!! Special occasions.....how can you turn down a real COKE from a glass bottle!! How cool is that!! Nickel a piece too- that's my kind of price!! We will definitely go back and visit.....takes you back to the good 'Ole days!!
Had the chance to see eye to eye with a Budweiser Clydesdale's.... . and their dog.....They actually had some "public showing times" but we just crashed in when we had the chance. They came to our town festival as I remember 4 years ago....we just went in the barn and watched them work with the very large and beautiful horses. It was fun getting to see them bath and groom the animals. Amazing how much work goes in to taking care of theses large horses.

Keep in mind B is almost 7 feet tall.....this Horse is TALL!!! T said "daddy you can ride this horse!!" They are just so pretty to see in person if you ever get the chance- GO!! All of the handlers and workers were so helpful and glad for us to come and watch them work!!

The boys loved seeing the horses!!!

Was Humbled by these hands & tiny feet......My Friend R had her Baby E at 27 weeks gestation. She weighed only 2lbs and 6oz.....she is now 4 weeks old and a hefty 3lbs and 10oz. She is precious and so tiny. When you see all the wires and monitors it is overwhelming to imagine what her mom is going through. I know the only way she is making it day to day is by God's Grace.....which happens to be the baby's middle name.

R was the leader in a bible study I attended when I had only one toddler and was expecting C. She was such a sweet and kind person- so full of FAITH and she inspired me so much when we got a chance to visit her and her sweet baby at the hospital in Little Rock. Please keep them both in your prayers- hopefully she will be able to come home in a few weeks Lord willing to her sister & brother too!! Keep her husband in your prayers too being 3 hours away from his wife with the other children!! Only God can carry them all through!!CELEBRATED a 1st BIRTHDAY....We drove to Little Rock to see out newest little cutie pie celebrate his 1st Birthday!!! Baby T.K. his mom & B are cousins. Here we are with all 3 boys....little blurry- but you try to get them to all look at the same time and smile....STILL!!! Boys....they are all gonna be a MESS in a few years!!We had a great time seeing him open his gifts.....or his mom rather.....don't ya just love those first parties......the kids is just happy to be there!! HA!! He did like his CAKE.....and J did great making it!!! She is a teacher....she has that crafty side down!!He loved every bite.....this is my favorite picture....could you just eat those cheeks up too!!! HOW CUTE IT HE!!!

Saw a HUGE step of many more in school.....Today we saw our little Niece AG graduate Kindergarten, she is an official 1st grader.....How cute it she!!! We are super proud of all her accomplishments. We love her & her mom Aunt Cole!!

How pretty is she.....we gave her some FLOWERS for her accomplishments!!!

And that's a wrap.....so you can see now why I haven't had time to sit and post anything.....not to mention 4 doctor visits in the last week. This week is not looking much slower!! HA!

I am remembering that each day each moment I spend with the boys and friends & family are cherished as if it were the last!! I am looking forward to my trip to Peru and

know I will come home with much much more respect for our Freedom of many things!!

Have a GREAT week!!

Mollie

All things New again...

I just love Spring, the weather is nice and cool yet getting warmer each day. Unless like here in South Arkansas it was 30 degrees yesterday and snowing.....then 67 degrees today!! You never know around here...if you don't like the weather- stick around- it will change!!

For the most part it is just perfect for me if the weather stayed 60-70 degrees year round....that would be PERFECT!! But, we don't live in a perfect world- and don't have perfect weather. I cannot complain- we do have a roof over our head to protect us from the snow & rain. It could be a lot worse.

Spring time just reminds me so much of my life when Jesus came into it. I saw this scene when we went on our nature walk the other day- couldn't help but take a picture. When winter fades away and buds start making their way through the leaves and pine straw left behind. It is just amazing that- even though those beautiful flowers that were there last year died when it became too cold to survive. Yet once the weather gets nice again- here they return.

I came to know Jesus Christ when I was only 5. My mother led me to the Lord in the front seat of our car. Being raised in church I have no clue what it is like NOT to go to church every Sunday- and listen to the preacher's sermon. That was just what we did. I helped in the church nursery, and many other areas- because that is how you serve him.

Then when I became a teenager- and knew it all (wink) I grew apart from God and grew cold with him. Just as the winter months grow cold- I only ran to him when I NEEDED HIM! Not when he needed me. Dust on the Bible was so thick you could write your name in it. I then got in with the wrong people because I was NOT in his will- and following his ways!!

Needless to say- When I hit bottom and came running back to church and running back to the feet of my Heavenly Father- I was welcomed with Loving arms. He was always there waiting on me- unconditional love!!

Just when you have thought you have lost all hope- you have lost your way. He is there to pick you up and hold your hand. He will carry you through the worst days of your life. He is closer than any brother- and always there for you!!

So spring to me- is in the midst of all you have been through- even if you have NEVER EVER known about Jesus Christ- he is there to show that he gives life to all.....just as the green leaves and beautiful buds come up out of the ground that looks as if it is dead and gone. He can work in your life to remove all those things that don't belong. He erases all sin and even though we are human and we may go down that road again- his grace is sufficiant and he forgives us EVERY TIME!!

You may wonder where to begin- well just as I learned last week about St. Patrick a young 16 year old Britain boy who was kidnapped by Irish robbers and held in prison for 6 years- made to be a slave. He had no family or friends- so he started to talk to God and ask him for his help. He prayed and talked to him to give him comfort- in the midst of his darkest hours. God was there- and God worked through him allowing him to escape and he later became a missionary in Ireland. Then he used the 3 leaf clover to share about God- God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit.

Just as God touched Patrick many many years ago- he is the same God who can help you today!! When you call out to him- he will answer your prayers and come to your side. But it is up to you!

I am reminded every time I look at this tree in my driveway- it may look like a ugly tree, with no leaves and crooked in so many ways. But wait a few weeks and it has a beautiful flowers from it and looks so pretty. Changes don't happen over night- some times it takes a while. But as long as God is walking by your side....any change is good!!

I pray that he touches you with beautiful life just as he does all the trees and flowers in the spring. He has created all things beautiful- this includes you my friend!!

For whoever finds me, finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:35

Mollie

Well......

Have you been wondering what happened?? I have been fasting this week- and I choose to fast and pray at my blog time. So, I have a lot of catching up to do.....

It has finally stopped raining hopefully....in the last 6 weeks we have had 32+ inches. Too bad we don't own a boat- we could have set sail in our back yard a few days!!

I have missed these days....

I enjoy watching the boys play outside usually for hours at a time. It has gotten really chilly now that we have had 500 cold fronts and rain move in. The yard is still a little soft and swishy!!

We will still be outside- just for not as long...and with many layers on!! I did buy a few mums I need to plant for right now they are just in pots for decoration next to the Daddy, Mama, brother & baby pumpkins- as T calls them!!

We painted pumpkins, baked pumpkin cookies, and bought mums....think we are ready for fall!!

I am REALLY ready for next weekend- SCRAPBOOK RETREAT!!! I have been going through all my stuff and I am ready to see these boys baby books FINISHED!!!

I borrowed my sis in laws laptop-THANKS COLE!! I plan on multi-tasking..... the only thing I know!! I really hope I can get a good signal on the computer in the woods....so that way I can download to shutterfly and make Christmas gifts as I crop.....I HOPE & PRAY we have a good signal!!

I will try to get this updated as soon as I can- I am cooking and preparing meals for the retreat and for the boys while I am gone......mmmm....chicken taco soup......vegetable beef soup.....yummo!!!

Mollie

Please keep my friend Heather in your prayers as she is still battling nasty cancer....pray the Lord gives her strength and courage as she continues on this journey in her life!

HI HO HI HO it is off to work I go...

Well, I have finally finished sorting, taking pictures & now I am listing 67 items on eBay.

So, you will not hear from me until next week- I do have a FUNNY picture lined up for Friday!

Saturday is C's big party- so If I am not eBaying- I am CLEANING!!!

Oh yeah and those kids I have to fit them in there somewhere, the hubby too!!

WHY the rush on eBay.....the have a 0 listing fee....it expires on Sunday the 11th!!!

I just wish I was really Snow White and had 7 little helpers!!

I already have the handsome prince! ;)

See you in the funny papers....(that is what my father-in-law says all the time)

Oh yeah Happy Birthday to My sister...LaLa!!! Love you!!

Mollie

Lots of Lemons

Well, you know the saying when life gives you lemons-make lemonade!!

This next week we were headed to Cruise to Cozumel!!! Then LIFE happens like it does so many times- You know reality!!!

Lately, Life has been crazy and busy and today everything just stopped. As I drove to Little Rock, for C's appointment- I got a call from my dad that my Mamaw had gone on to be with Jesus.

I can rejoice in knowing that she is in a better place and has a new body and is 100% pain free!! At the same time it is hard for you to rejoice when your heart is full of sorrow for my Papaw who was married to her for 67+ years.

And for my father, I cannot imagine losing my mother? We will be headed to Oklahoma tomorrow.

PLEASE PRAY for my family- My Papaw, Dad & Uncle Paul especially. The funeral is on Tuesday 2:00pm.

Thanks for reading and your prayers!!

And this is what he promises us- even eternal life. I John 2:25

Therefore, "they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will their thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, not any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepard; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelations 7: 15-17

Mollie

Just a quick "hi"

Okay I have been SUPER BUSY this week- I thought the last few weeks were busy.

Just checking in to let you know what we have been doing-

I have been getting things finalized for our cruise to Cozumel in just 2 weeks!!! I am so excited but so stinkin' nervous- for me to be without a diaper bag and wipe- I don't know if I can survive NOT being with my kids for that long of time.

I know we need a vacation together- and will probably never do this again until they move out when they are 18+ years old!!! I have NEVER been away from my kids longer than 24 hours...that is 4 years.....I think it is time to get away. So a lot of paper work to leave for the wonderful caretakers!!

I have finished my BIG project- hopefully I can post pictures soon.

This week- we got back from OK on Monday night- went to a prayer walk at T's pre-school.

Then went home threw the kids in bed- next morning I had 4 stops before we even made it to story time at 10. Then we gave my friend Katja a shower for baby Leni. SURPRISE!!! My friends Courtney, Mandy, Christina & Jill all our kiddos helped too celebrate with Katja!

We ate at a cute little place and surprised her with some baby gifts!!! We had fun- not to sure about the cleaning crew after us???

Then T had his first day of gymnastics- a boy's class!! That was fun waking C up to take T.

Then back home to cook supper- after that we all jumped in the Big Truck with B and rode to the lumber mill to "help" him tarp & strap his load. OH the boys were SO DIRTY after that!!

To bed again & back up this morning to get T to school in time to RIDE the firetruck & guess who also got to ride. That was fun.

Although I was 3 mins late to get my hair colored due to riding the firetruck!! hahaha That was like the dog ate my homework excuse!!

This weekend we did have a good time- I am SO GLAD I got to see my mamaw- she is hanging in there. It is so sweet to see my papaw taking care of her and stroking her cheek talking to her. But, at the same time so sad- this November they will be married 67 years!!

We also got to make a trip to the TULSA ZOO!!! It was a lot of fun too- look for a BIG post on that soon- I took over 300 pics with my new camera!!

I have been praying for many people too- you know who you are...that is more important than posting a blog too me too!!

So you see I have been super busy sorry for quick update- I will post more later!!

Mollie

Quick HI

I got a new camera- Cannon Rebel XT 8 mega pixels. I got a great deal on it from ebay of course!!

It arrived in the mail yesterday- so I took a few pics at supper time.....I had a few models.....

As you can see ketchup was served with supper......They like a little chicken with their ketchup!

Still on my projects I have one down and many more to go- I think I will be back next week a little at a time!!

I will definitely have pics of the projects!!

Mollie

Busy as a BEE

Well, like I said lately I have a few projects...make that a TON!!

In the next month we have:
* 2 appt. @ Arkansas Children's Hospital
* 2 well child check-up appt.
* hair appointment (that is most important) not to mention I have 3 shaggy boys!!
* outdoor setting photo shoot (for boy's birthdays)
* Getting ready for cruise in Sept (24-28)
* Sunday school fellowship
*not to mention all the other daily things!!

I have totally overloaded...and have a ton of cleaning/ organizing to do. I have been holding off until school starts- since T is 3 days a week now. I only have 2 hours in each to completely focus on these projects....therefore no time to blog!! I have also tried to squeeze in a few workouts in the process!!

SO I will be unplugging for the next two weeks...maybe one to focus on my projects:
* T's closet (Ugh)
* My office/ scrapbook room/ craft room/ beauty shop/ clutter zone!!
*new chore charts & a potty chart for C!!

I will be back in a week IF I get them done quickly!!

Hang in there with me- while I am gone I am gonna leave you with a few projects lately that we have completed!! YIPEE!!!

I just feel like I am barely above water sometimes and if my world is not organized....I am lost like a chicken!!

Hopefully nothing will happen over the next few weeks that is worth a pic on the blog- but if so - I will try to jump in and post!!

Thanks so much for caring to read about my crazy turning life. You know how laundry is....the never ending JOB!!! Watch tomorrow for a funny friday story to finish out the week though!!

Gotta run...dryer just buzzed.....

Mollie

Picture of the Week.....and venting

This is a Lily from my flowerbed. I have redone them this year- I will post pictures later.

This week is another busy week. We are getting ready to have a 4th party & anniversary party on Saturday. B & I will have been married 10 years on the 30th of July. We thought we would get together with a few family & friends to celebrate. Lots of cleaning to do- so sorry if I skip a few days this week.

Do have a story I need to vent.....

Went to the grocery store last Friday. Had not been in 2 1/2 weeks- due to busy schedule. So needless to say I was there for and hour and had two buggy's full when I left. For some odd reason C decided to scream and act like a fool the whole time. We got our usual 'free' cookie from the bakery- then they ate every animal cracker I had left this side of the Mississippi.

I do need to back up he may have been fussy due; to the night before he did fall and bit a hole yes, a HOLE in his bottom lip and chin. No Dr. visit because it stopped bleeding quickly and he did not cry that much. Plus I did not feel like an ER visit since B was gone. He did it by falling from the dining room table chair...trying to get on the table.

OK back to the store. Once we got to the check out. I finally gave him my list and a pen to draw. Well, T wanted it-after a few minutes and a page full of scribbles, I told C that we needed to share and gave it to T for a moment! C cried so loud and hard they probably heard him in Mexico.....I mean that kid has a set of lungs!!

I have been trying to work on sharing with him a lot. He is so rotten that if any one takes ANYTHING away from him he just throws a hostile fit.....red head coming out!!! So I leaned down to his sweet blue eyes filled with tears running down his red cheeks and mixed with mucus from the nose.....I won't go there. I gently put my hand on his leg and said " If you don't hush right now- I will spank you!" HE got LOUDER???

I was thinking kid if you know what is in your best interest you will hush it up NOW!!! So, I picked him up out of the buggy- Swatted his little thunder thigh. Well, as you can imagine- made it 10 times worse. I so was NOT gonna give in. As now every one in the store is looking in my direction, as I turn my head trying to ignore there crazy looks.

I was NOT gonna let him win- I don't care where we were!!! The whole time this young grandmother was standing in line behind me- watching this unfold. I was not even looking her way. The cashier was so flustered thought he was gonna start to cry too!

I went back to him told him to stop crying and I would give him the pen & paper back. He did for a moment. So I told T to hand it to him.......T gently passed the notepad & pen to him. C threw it on the floor and got even LOUDER!!!

At this time- I was ready to go put him on a shelf in the store and mark a price on the poor kid's head!! I once again picked him up an spanked him (2nd time if your counting) HE then got even LOUDER- at this time he was like off the charts, and every one's ear drums are ringing!!!

I was getting so frustrated- I just had no choice but to stand and wait until the checker hit total and the sacker put the groceries in the buggy so we could run like the wind!!!

I went over to him again and told him "STOP SCREAMING NOW" in a calm but urgent tone. He then looked at me and said "NO" Dear Lord hold me back...... I picked him up once again and spanked him AGAIN (3rd time) From that point on I just had him on my hip and he screamed.

The cashier at the other check-out commented and said " What is wrong with that baby?" I just rolled my eyes and said- "he won't share and doesn't like to be told no I guess" This is where it gets U-GLAY That sweet grandma who was behind us- had moved to the other line. She then put her ten cents in ...... "You don't teach lessons in public that is for home- when you are in public you just give them what they want to keep them quiet for others!!"

HELLO LADY.....Who died and made you Dr. Phil??????

I just looked at her and starred at her like WOMAN I am gonna spank you if you don't SHUT your MOUTH!!! Luckily this is store is small and the same people have worked there for years and know me by my first name. The cashier said to her " Her baby's are always good when she comes in here- something must be wrong with him!" I think she thought- the same as what my look showed! I just hushed my mouth- not to lose my witness for Christ and left the store.

As soon as we got to the 150 degree car he neve cried again....all the way home!

I was so flustered when I got home I took my key less remote entry for the car and held it out to the back door of the house punched the button and could not figure out why the door was not opening......then started to laugh- You know it is better than crying on times like these. I know they are only little once- and this is just a stage/season of life.

So, now it is your turn- WHAT would you have done?? Did I handle this the right way???

Tell me your advice.

Mollie

Trying to Recover....here's a short review....

WOW.... I so need to catch up on my blog.

We have been so busy this last week- I am still spinning

Here's a review....

We drove to Texas for the day to see this sweet little angel Lil A.G. for her 3rd Birthday Party!!

Yes, that is ME sliding down the water slide.....those are definitely worth checking back to see!! I was sporting a "dugger" look- with a t-shirt over the suit and a swim skirt on- hahaha!!!

Swim lessons everyday last week from 12:00- 1:00 (thirty mins. each boy) I packed a lunch and sat with C while T swam- then it was our turn.....Whoo Hoo...I just love bathing suit season!! Not really!!!! I dread it with a passion!!!! Gotta do it for the kids though!!!

Then it was home for a two hour nap for the boys, not for me I was busy gearing up for VBS from 5:30- 8:30 each night. YES, 3 hours with 30+ three to five year old. All I have to say it next year I think I am signing up for snacks!!! I was completely worn out and exhausted each night. Then had to take my hyper kool-aid addicted kids home at 9 and try to calm them down to go to bed. The first night C got to bed at 11:30!!! I took advantage of his being worn out hoping he would pass out each night and weaned him from his bottle!!! It worked- no bottle for a week now.....'bout time- thought he was gonna have to take a bottle for nap time when he went to kindergarten!!

Then of course it was Father's Day this weekend. We tried to rest and just hang out with our daddy. We had good weekend with him- seeing that we had NOT seen him ALL week LONG!!

He would come in and we would leave for Bible School. Luckily, I DID NOT have to cook supper ALL week LONG!!! What a break- it was wonderful!!! The church fed all the VBS workers!!!

What a Blessing!!!

OK, so the next few days will be a review of the last week.....stay tuned!!

Have a Good Week.

Mollie