Wed

Breakfast: whole grain waffles, banana, milk

Lunch: mac n cheese, yogurt, pears, milk

All ate well except of course Tristan (not much at either meal)

So I think after this morning I will be going gray! It was a rough rough rough morning. At least I got good pics right? I don't know what it was (actually now that I think of it I'm pretty sure tonight is a full moon) the kids would not play today and it was just constant fighting!!!

Unfortunately it was a bit too cold to go outside too (I hope it warms up for this afternoon if they wake early. I just felt like today was kind of chaotic!

We did play play dough and did do some coloring but that was about all I could do with them (I was busy playing referee.) Finally at lunch I had a serious talk with them all and said if I hear one more child scream or anyone fighting they all were going to go to seperate rooms to play until bed. Sure enough they were all in rooms by 11:30 and I let them play until noon.

We shall see how they sleep (they need sleep) Even Bryce told me right before nap that he's very tired and that's why he was fighting so much!

Everyone say a little prayer for me that we have a better afternoon! I've been praying all day "lord give me patience, kindness, understanding and love for these children!!!"

Kids!!! Gotta love them!

Lilly of course was no problem! Because she doesn't know how to pick and fight yet! haha She ate well (at lunch every now and then a peach would pop out of her mouth) She wouldn't drink much for me today but more than ever before!

tuesday

so sorry no pics today, we were so busy that by the time I remembered it was nap time!!!

Breakfast: poptarts, milk

Lunch: pb and marsh sandwhiches, grapes, cheese, milk

All ate well for both meals.

We took Bryce to school today and then headed into the mall but then realized
A. the mall doesn't open until 10
B. That Heather Stem was bringing her kiddos over for a play date

So we quickly stopped by walgreens to pick up pics and then headed home.

We spent the entire morning playing with Delana (it was fun to mix it up for a bit and get a different kid to play with.) Heather stayed with the kids while I picked up Bryce. We played and then all were so ready for naps at noon.

Paige and Landon were handfuls this morning (just would cry at the drop of anything) I hope they wake up refreshed after a long nap!

I promise pics tomorrow! Lots!

Monday

Breakfast: pancakes, milk
Lunch: grilled cheese, grapes, yogurt, milk

All ate well for both meals today

We spent the morning playing and doing artsy stuff. We made cards, and rainbows. We talked about the colors in the rainbows. They kids actually played very well today (I only had the Carvers) I did a good bit of cleaning and the kiddos followed me around and played in the rooms I cleaned (they loved it because they all got to play upstairs and downstairs) The listened to music and did puzzles. Paige will need some clothes and diapers soon! I am out of shirts for her

thursday

sorry no pics, we were busy busy busy all morning!

We went and took Bryce to school, stopped at the bank, went grocery shopping (the people just love to see the kiddos at the stores!) The kids were great!, Came home unloaded groceries, picked up Bryce and then played outside the rest of the morning until lunch time.

The kids had a little too much fun in the sandbox today (lets just say they will need bathes tonight (I would have given them one but my kids are going to the park tonight and just going to get dirty again!)

Breakfast: fiber 1 poptarts, milk
Lunch: mac n cheese, yogurt, grapes, milk

All ate well for both meals!

wednesday

breakfast: fiber 1 pancakes, milk

Lunch: pb and marsh on high protein bread, cantelope, apples, cheese slices, milk, m and ms for dessert

All ate very well for both meals.

Lilly ate her food well but again not so much with her milk.

We started out our day by going downstairs and listening/singing/dancing to my new praise music cd!!! It was awesome! The kids and me had a blast for a good 45 minutes!! I think they liked it more than their kiddie music.

We watched about a half hour of sesame street then had school time.

We talked about safety. What should you do if you get lost? It was so funny to here what they had to say. First I had to explain what lost means. Bryce did a great job and said it's when you can't find mommy and daddy. So then I gave them 2 choices A. eat a cookie or B. stay where you are. They all got the right answer (except Sissy said Cookie!) They colored their safety shirts and sewed a button on (Oh my Hayden had a ball he just loves threading stuff and did a great job, I had to help everyone else)

We then talked about dinosaurs again and how to spell dinosaur. the kids practiced tracing the letters and then glued on dinosaurs on their paper. There journals are finally complete and will be given to you today.

We did the weather and calendar and then went outside for the rest of the morning.

All are in good moods (Paige is a little funny now and then) like when I put her down for nap she screamed for a half hour with me even patting her butt) So I realized it was over 4 hours and gave her some more tylenol and now I don't hear a peep.

tuesday

Breakfast: fiber 1 poptarts, milk

Lunch: pizza, yogurt, cantelope, milk

All ate well for both meals except Hayden didn't eat much at lunch (as you can see in the pic he wasn't happy when I told him he can't have a treat unless he eats more.)

Great day, everyone is in a good mood. Bryce has been acting strange today (he slept late and wanted to snuggle with me all morning and after school) Hoping it's just the virus getting out of him.

I took the kids to drop off Bryce then ran to Kohl's for a quick return trip. We came home spent the rest of the morning outside (they played so well) and then picked up Bryce and had lunch.

The big boys played well after lunch up in Bryce's room. All are down for naps and I hope Paige sleeps better today!

manic monday!

Breakfast: fiber 1 pancakes, banana, milk

Lunch: apples, pb and marsh sandwhiches on high protein bread, cheese slices, milk

All ate very well (Yeah for my kiddos finally eating after not eating for what seemed like a week!)

Ok so this morning was spent playing a lot inside. I could not do any school time because my 2 were out of control (Landon especially) I found I had to spend as much one on one time as possible today with Lilly and Landon (the others did great playing together) not like I ignored them or anything. Lilly was fussier than I've ever seen, and Landon was beating up everyone unless I had him right on my lap giving him attention (and yes he had many time outs in his room)

So right before lunch we went outside (big hit) came in ate lunch and then outside once again. They did great outside (yeah for sunshine) and actually got to play for over an hour out there.

Paige is cracking my up today. She is telling on everyone like "Landon took it from me" or "Landon pushed me" actual sentences now!! haha

Hayden is a little sensitive but actually in a great mood and playing really well.

No probs with Tristan!

Bryce was extremely slow to play today (very whiney and just didn't want to do much) he was sick most of the weekend.

So all in all a rough start finished by a great ending!! Yeah now lets hope for naps!

Lilly ate well, would not drink again (getting even more defiant with that , hitting and screaming if I put the cup up to her?) She seems happy though. Oh and she has been enjoying lots of new toys today ( the weebles are her new favorite)