All About Hubby...

OK, so I know that I can tend to complain a bit about my husband on here.  And, I just wanted to let you all know about the good stuff he does do around here:)  I know some people see him and judge him for some of the things he does or doesn't do and I need to set the record straight!!

He really is a great person and he loves his children unconditionally.  He is such a great dad to them and yes, he is a good husband (well, most of the time...and when he's not he brings me wine so I guess it's ok..lol).

So, here are the things that I love about him (in no particular order)

- He lets me sleep in on weekends when there is nothing to do
- He does finally admit to things after you tell him over and over and he says, YOUR RIGHT..
- He will go into work later on a few days a week so that I can sleep an extra 20 minutes while he feeds the big kids AND makes their lunches
- He will take all 4 kids to the grocery story, hunting store, Walmart, wherever I tell him to go, etc. on weekends while I'm working
- If I leave a list, everything on it will get done  (I usually get annoyed when I forget to leave this list and he doesn't do anything..so, leave a list and all will be well)
- He will bathe the filthy rugrats when I ask him to
- He is now getting up with Franny EVERY night when she wakes up...yes, he finally got it that if I get her she will be relentless with me to give her a boob.  Basically, she's scratch and claw at me until she gets it and it's not fun so I have always just given in...she's relentles.  And, let me tell you she probably only sleeps through the night about 2x a week...maybe
- He will read with DJ at night when I don't have the extra time
- He will sleep in Kyra's bed with her on her birthday b/c that's what they do:)
- He mows the lawn:)  And, he will sometimes do this with all 4 kids outside while I'm working
- He snow plows our driveway...even though it's got to stop snowing before he'll do it, at least he does it
- He will wrestle and tickle all 4 kids at the same time
- He will play video games with DJ but also take him outside to practice baseball
- He is pretty much ALWAYS the designated driver!!
- Every now and than, he surprises you ... like, he will fold a basket of clothes that has been sitting for about a week, or he will actually do the dishes without that note (or, if he doesn't do them at night, he will do them while I'm still sleeping in the morning)
- He will make me a sandwich and/or breakfast on weekends when I go into work
- He will take all 4 kids to a party and take really good care of them... even though he may forget the diaper bag or something...lol
- He puts up with my dorkiness...
- He goes sledding, ice-skating and any other cold sports with them
- He will push them on swings in the park
- He gave them to me:)
- He will sleep in a tent with them while I'm all cozy inside:)
- He will go in pools with them so that I don't have to put on a bathing suit!!
- He's my #1 taste tester and is always honest about it..

Perhaps I should stop here...I think he reads these posts and he might get a big head:)  ha ha ha

So, he's not perfect all the time.  But, who is??  OK, besides ME, who is??  Seriously, nobody is.  And, if he is making sure homework gets done and bedtimes are followed at night when I'm not here, than who cares if the dishes aren't done?  I know, usually me.  But, perhaps I should just let it go.  I am a lucky lady to have him around.  Right??

When I get annoyed at him and say something in here, please know that I also realize how lucky I am to have him.

One Tired Momma..

Just wanted to write a quick one here... I have been feeling really tired and wiped out lately and have been practically passing out before 10pm every night.  So not heard of from me... I am always up until at least midnight.

But, alas, passing out is what I'm doing lately and so my blogging entries have been minimal.  Of course, when I tell myself that I will do it today during 'nap' time, No Nap Franny makes an appearance and clearly crosses that off my radar:(

I know, I'm probably working too many jobs and trying to accomplish too many things.  But, it's what I do.  And it finally caught up to me.  But, I was talking to some of the other moms at the bus stop today and apparently we are all feeling it???  Perhaps we all need to slow down and take a break??  Looking forward to spring break!!

Hopefully this will pass and I can start writing more often!!  I have so many things I've wanted to share with you all but haven't gotten to the computer.  I feel out of the loop on Facebook these days, too.  I barely check that out and when I do, I pretty much play my games and move on.  So, if you're playing a game with me, you see me there:)

Hope you are all having a great week!!

A Candle with Many Wicks..

What's that saying, you're burning the candle at both ends??  Well, lately, I feel like I've got a candle with a dozen ends and I'm burning every single one of them!!  They also say, when it rains it pours, right??

I'm sorry I haven't written in awhile...and I'm sorry I can't tell you what's been going on these past couple days. If I did, well, I might have to, um, you know, get rid of you or something..  Actually, I can't even remember what I've been doing, but let me sum up some of it for you, ok??
-Friday night was our usual mayhem of dance and finishing of cupcakes for a St. Patty's Day celebration
-Saturday was a photo gig followed by party for St. Patty's Day...
-Sunday... AHHHHHHH... yes, I had a day off.  Can you believe it??  Ha- sent hubby and kiddies to MIL and I cleaned my day away!!  My entire upstairs was spotless until about 6:15pm when the clan came home.  Though, if you stop by for a visit, we will meet in one of the bedrooms upstairs b/c they are the cleanest area of my house and I'm proud of them... ha ha
-Monday- no nap Franny came around for a playdate.  We love when she stays up late and doesn't nap the next day... so joyful and peaceful around here... NOT   followed by Polish dance
- Tuesday (that's today, in case you didn't know b/c sometimes I often wonder what day it is) full house of kiddies today... finally got my cake in the oven (it's cooling so I can pulverize and cake-pop it) and Franny is finally asleep.

The little booger...ooooops, I mean the little devil... nope, that's not it...I'm sorry, I mean Franny the Wrecker has decided to see how long she can last at night these days...so, my computer time has been severely limited.  Thus, lack of blog posts.  I am completely and utterly exhausted by the time she falls asleep.

Here are some upcoming candle burning issues- cookies, cake pops, cake pop bouquets, b-day parties, library work, stay trapped in my house watching another baby, and I just booked another small photo gig (taking pics of the girls hands...ha ha... for modelling purposes). and Polish dancing for ME (yes, I'm crazy...we all know it.. but this is Exercise, right??).  Now, add in the kids activities...or perhaps I should just cut them off of everything.  Oh, wait, baseball season is soon approaching...

I will leave with all of that...not really much of anything.  Perhaps I will have some more wit for you tomorrow.

Have a great night!!

Here are a few pics of the past few days to put a smile on your faces:)

sparkly hat, green mittens and sandals to walk to the bus:)

This is No Nap Franny... she just wouldn't go to sleep!!

This is how my 9 year old eats pasta...

This is how my 1 yr old eats pasta... notice any similarities???

3 whole baskets are washed, dried and actually folded...now, will they ever make it back into their drawers??

Cousin Fun

this is how we watch movies... in a chair of some sort on top of the couch.. really safe!!