not this cute anymore!Today was a fabulous day. Eggs and fresh tomatoes for breakfast, thanks to my mother in law who has serious connections with fresh grown tomatoes. Then three hours of homeschooling. I seriously screamed "NO MORE!" at my kids who were begging for another science experiment, art lesson, poetry session, chapter in their books. Even math was fun because we "played" with the thousand blocks- which Zack lovingly refers to as the Transformer All-Spark cube. I love being with my kids. I love that they are home with me. I love that they love being together. I love that we can do an entire day of school in roughly the same amount of time it would take a mother to help her children with homework.
When "school" ended at 11, we headed to Walmart to buy HALLOWEEN costumes! Is there anything more exciting than that? My kids don't think so. I am having a hard time coming up with an idea for myself. No family theme this year-- unless I want to be a superhero. Would it be weird to dress up as Wonder Woman with a 9 month pregnant belly? That's why I am still brainstorming. Aaron's costume is totally going to rock this year.
After lunch (which consisted of chicken, rice and broccoli) I took a fabulous bath in my $90,000 bathtub. I shaved BOTH legs. I relaxed for about an hour while I listened to my new favorite soundtrack on my ipod-- My Sister's Keeper. A few songs are listed below for your listening pleasure. I couldn't get a few of the best ones to download. You must get it so you can experience the joy yourself.
After my bubble bath, I dried off and marveled at my growing body. As uncomfortable and tiring as it is to have a ginormous belly-- pregnancy is really a beautiful, glorious thing. I am so incredibly lucky and blessed. I already love this little thing so much-- and I have yet to see his face. Nine weeks isn't very long.
Then I took a nap. A perfect nap in my dark bedroom. My curtains are hung and you would think it's midnight in the middle of the afternoon. The fan was softly blowing, my hair was wet, my legs were soft, my kids were quiet. It doesn't get much better than that.
But it did. We had chocolate chip pancakes for dinner. The kids sat up on the island and helped me place the chocolate chips in the most perfect places. I let them make their own Kool-Aid too. No one spilled. No one fought. At dinner we talked about our favorite memories. We ate on paper plates which means zero dishes.
After dinner, we took the scenic drive to the library. If you live in my neighborhood and you haven't visited the 200-square foot library in the city of Blue Diamond, you're missing out. We are usually the only people there. The librarian knows my kids by name and pulls out their books they have on hold as soon as they walk in the door. Ben actually squealed when his new Transformer book came in. Luke checked out 14 GI Joe books. And Zack got a Power Rangers movie. I am in the middle of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I can't wait to read what happens next!
After the library, the kids and I went to a Baby Sling party. I bought a brown sling and I might just start wearing it before the baby's born. That's how cute it is and how hippie I am. I could probably sew one, and I still might. Right after I make my boys church ties. I got the pattern this week and you better believe they will be sporting matching ties to church on Sunday...
The kids are asleep. The house is quiet and clean. The plan is all laid out for tomorrow and I am going to bed. Thursdays are my new fave.
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I'd say so. Sounds like a perfect day. And I NEED to see that pregnant belly before it is no longer pregnant. Maybe next week we can meet up? Let me know what your schedule looks like. Me and Nixon would love to spend an afternoon with you and the boys.
And way to get around to both legs. I usually get both, but stop right around the knee.
Janet: I am in awe of your perfect life! I could not have my 3 children home with me all day and still claim the day as my new fav! :) You are ultra patient, so fun, and the kind of mom I wish I was more like. I'm glad you had such a great day...I wonder if I'll ever have a day like that! :)
Sheesh, I forgot to send you this link: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/sling.html
I used this to make the sling. it was really easy. . . the second time. If you have any questions, shoot me an email. Instead of buying the rings she suggests, I went to the local hardware store and bought them for 59 cents a piece. Good luck and I can't wait to see you wear your baby sling.
Our family loves to take baths. My roommates think I'm weird, but that's just how we grew up. I think you're incredible. You're life seems so simple. Who says you need to have a stressful life when your 8 months pregnant and 3 boys? I know your life's not perfect but it sounds like you had a perfect day. Love you sis!
I know we've had differences in music in the past, but I saw My Sister's Keeper last weekend and I thought the music was horrible. So boring and sad, which I guess was the point, but still... And, I'm interested to know your thoughts on that book. I read it this summer. Can I request a post about it when you're done? Or maybe just a comment on my blog?
Will you please do a tutorial on how to rid all negativity from your life and be happy? I'd appreciate it. My kids and husband would probably enjoy it too.
Love the music and it probably went well with the bath. Will you go and listen to the soundtrack from Once? I think you'd like that if you like these songs. It was a great movie too, but it's rated R because a few F-bombs in the beginning. But the people saying them have such strong accents that it doesn't really sound like the F-word. Like my rationalizations?
Jenn-- your comment made my day! Thank you. I will check out Once at this once.
Bevany-- I was thinking just the opposite during the movie. The music moved me and made me cry. Of course it's slow and reflective-- which fit the movie perfectly. It's a fantastic soundtrack for a bubble bath, but not necessarily a dance party. I happen to like a little variety.
I have not read the book and don't believe I will. I know the difference between the endings and I am glad Hollywood changed it. The book's ending makes no sense to me and therefore isn't worth my time. Am I wrong to assume this?
I know what you mean about the husband being away...so peaceful! Brandon is out of town for the night and here I am finally getting caught up on people's blogs at 11:30, eating candy corn and listening to Sarah Mclachlan....AH!
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