Early To Rise....

 There are many reasons why I go to sleep around midnight and get up very early most mornings. Here are a few of the main reasons.

The hubby and dog are fast asleep in my room. You can hear the soft sound of snoring coming from the center of the room. You can see I desperately need a dust ruffle and some pictures above the bed, but that's another story for another post. 

Here we have three children sleeping in one room. The little guy up top lost a molar and is waiting for some loot from the tooth fairy. I suspect he doesn't have that many more teeth to lose. On the bottom bunk there is the oldest boy wrapped like a mummy and I am certain he isn't going to lose anymore teeth(well at least not on his own). On the floor you will notice another child, this child has been here since school got out for summer a month ago. She does have her own bed with her little sister, but she prefers the boys room. Hmm, I told that child she needed to sleep in her own bed!! (Also I am happy to report this room is in the process of a complete overhaul which will include a new mattress that actually fits the bottom bunk).

This is the only person in the house with her own room. It must be nice:) She is a neat freak and has quite a flair for decorating. She must get that from her G.G.

This is the little girls room. Only one little girl is this room today. That other little one, Goldilocks is in with the boys as you recall. Now that this child has new blinds in her room she sleeps until at least 8 am. Aaaah, I love blinds. Why did I wait for 15 years to buy some for this room?????

As you can see from the above images, this is my time of day for peace and quiet. I get to enjoy this special me time with a diet coke, an english muffin with peanut butter and I read the news. I even take this time to think about how much I love my sleeping, quiet(except for the one that snores), angelic, precious, gifts from God. I do love this time of reflection..Aaaah, no stress. A new day for birds to sing, the sun to shine, oh sorry I got off track in my own little zen time.

 LATER THIS DAY!!

 I looked into my room where the young one likes to hang with her blankie and bunny and watch cartoons. This day I discovered that this kid's got talent. She was carefully balancing my beautiful basket weave plate on the bottom of her foot. Helllo!!!! If she can spin a plate on her head at the same time I am calling Simon Cowell and putting her on t.v.

Happy 4th of July...

I wanted to say I hope your day is full of fun, family, fireworks, great food, and we all remember why we celebrate this day. So many people forget how lucky we are to be a free country. So while we are watching fireworks in our red, white and blue lets try and remember what those colors mean to us all.

 "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." (Since this is not TV, I will NOT be removing GOD from the pledge).                

Hugs to all..                                                                                                                    

Kids, kids everywhere, but not a shoe to be found....

 I love the way they snuggle together in the morning..Blankies, piggy, bunny, jammies and of course, the all important DS. It wouldn't normal if someone didn't have some sort of gadget in their hand.

With six kids, we have approximately 2,321 sippy cups in this house. Sad part is, that this sippy cup is only acceptable one by the Miss Priss. If this sippy cup is soooo valuable, why is it that she leaves is everywhere?

 I find thing lying around everywhere. Do you see a theme developing here? I can't tell you how many times a day I am searching the house(which isn't that BIG) looking for the missing shoe(Not to mention my hubby's shoes:) I am always amazed where the missing shoe turns up: a toy box, under the dog's feeding tray, under a bed, in the play fort,in the pantry, BUT almost never in the closet.

They even play outdoors, and I can guarantee you when this child comes in later he will have left at least several items outdoors. When I mow the lawn, I find: forks, towels, bowls, the missing shoe(that has since been replaced with a new pair), sippy cups and yet he bring his bike into the house.
Am I the only one that is confused here? In spite of the crazy, I love it!!!

Pablo, The Land Shark

This is what happens when we refuse to pay for a pest control service..

Just Another Day At the Zoo

I wanted to share a few images I took of some of my kiddos yesterday. They are all a bunch of nuts and full of more energy that the Energizer Bunny. I hope you enjoy.

 They use the computer to watch TV.

 They hug their daddy. Some of my poor children have mini me growths on their backs..It's so sad..

 They take turns torturing each other. They even laugh during these sessions.

 Sometimes it's necessary for them to RUNNNNNNN.

 They like to stand at the top of the stairs and tease their mommy. Sometimes their mommy runs upstairs and tortures them for fun. It runs in the family.

 Some of my CRAZY kids play with little Shark finger puppets..That big kid may never be able to leave home. If he did, who would pretend to be Pablo the Shark.

 They show the camera their toys, UP CLOSE. Okay, too close.

 They even listen to music on the computer.

 They frighten the other children with scary masks.

 They break the rules and eat messy food outside of the kitchen. Then, they smile because they know mom has the camera and can't do anything about it..

 They have friends over. They play Beyblades and eat all the snacks in the house. After all the food is gone, the friends suddenly want to go home. Hmmm, is there a connection?????

They walk around the kitchen with dazed looks on their faces.

Well, there it is. I hope you haven't been too traumatized by these images. I'm afraid I will be forced to post more images of these people again, VERY soon. 

A hundred hearts would be too few To carry all my love for you. ~Author Unknown

A hundred hearts would be too few To carry all my love for you. ~Author Unknown, originally uploaded by krispycrunch6.

Oh how I love these Peonies..I wait a whole year to have these in my home. I scour the stores starting in May to see if they have arrived and shop weekly until they appear.This year is no exception to the rule. In fact, I plan to return today to by another bouquet.

It's important to surround yourself with things that bring you joy and happiness, even just a flower or two.

Abandoned

Oh dear Blog,
I am so sorry I have neglected you for so long. You are my first true love, my saving grace, my first blog baby. Life has been busy, but that is no excuse for the neglect. I promise I am going to give you a face lift and bring you back to life..I just need a little more time to give you the love you deserve..

Your Blog Momma