National Doughnut Day

There are a few National Holidays that we celebrate, National Doughnut Day is one of them.  I hadn't even remembered but saw a post on Face Book.  I think it's a good enough excuse to pick up a dozen for my family.  I had called Carla to tell her that Jared ended up getting a C in math because I knew she would appreciate that good news.  Carla told me that her and Robin were going to get their material for their monthly block that they make.  She said I should go with her and that's about all the convincing I needed.  I did tell her I needed to pick up some prescriptions first and so they came and got me and took me to the drug store first.  We went to the fabric store and then for doughnuts.  Of course we all enjoyed a free one and I got a dozen to bring home.  My family was thrilled!

grands all week

Well it's a good thing that I didn't have a lot planned this week.  It's also a good thing that camp is done and I don't have to worry about that...other than uninviting a few people to come and rearrange car assignments because a few leaders won't be able to help. It's also a good thing that Jared is pretty much ready,  because if those things weren't done then I'd be going crazy.  We have grands at our house all week.  Usually at least three but many days 5-8.  I don't get much done when I am watching the grands.  I really enjoy them and pretty much don't do anything else.

Ivy reminds me how fast the time goes and how important it is to take time and enjoy them.  She is growing up fast and I'm not her favorite person to hang with any more. She would rather have a friend over or go with friends.  It's sad but I get it.  I also realize that when she is here with everyone else she doesn't get a lot of attention.  The little ones demand the attention and need more help and so that is where the focus goes.  That is another reason I really like our one on one sleepovers.  The birthday child gets all the attention.

We got to watch Kevin's kids a few times this week.  They are cute and pretty easy. (and they eat so good) It's funny to watch Behr interact with them.  Behr is gentle and kind to Brynlie but compete's a little with Briggs.  He doesn't share with Briggs and will gently push or hit him.  Briggs doesn't seem to mind and never cries.  Briggs really wants to play with Behr and I'm sure in a few months that will happen better.  It makes me laugh how smooth Behr gets between Briggs and something just so he can't play with it.  It's all part of learning to share I suppose and we are doing our best to help them.

Our house is a wreck while the kids are here.  The chairs are used to barricade the twins in and that is all those chairs stop.  Behr climbs right over them.  It cleans up fast though and there are a few times throughout the day we do clean up and start again.

I did remember that I need to hem Jared's baptism pants and write a few notes to slip in his pockets and I will do those things today.  It's pretty quiet right now and that is because we only have Zaden and Behr today.  Life is fun, messy, crazy, enjoyable, stressful, but mostly so good!