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I love it when the girls match on purpose. They are so cute.
Dear Children, we've had half days and parent teacher meetings. You played in the mud, so it doesn't get much better than that. On the other hand a few of you have come home crying for one reason or another. Some days stink. Dear Parade, dropped off the 4 kids who participated and then found a nice spot to sit. But man that was one long parade. And it had the weirdest things in it. I just kept wondering what half of it has to do with a parade and when it was going to end! In case you are wondering, if you let your 13 yr old say hello to a friend, just over there, you won't find her when the parade ends. You will end up waiting forever then driving around looking for her. And you will be very annoyed. It's better to just let them wave. Dear Fair, I braved the county fair alone with the kids. I thought it would be a lot harder than it was. I had forgotten that every time I have ever taken them somewhere alone they always behave so well. I am probably a little more strict, but they always surprise me and we have fun together. We only had one child throw up, the zipper will do that to you. I can't even look at that ride. She recovered and we enjoyed the rest of the day. I made them ride as many rides as possible. I was pretty happy when they were all ready to head home around 5:00! Another fair out of the way and I have a nice sunburn on the back of my neck to prove it. Dear Halloween, I think all the kids have finally decided what they want to be. One thing done. Figuring out who is going to be with my kids on Halloween? That is the harder part. Dear Shots, It's amazing how well these steroid shots work. Once the soreness fades it frees up so much space in my mind not having to be in so much pain. I only wish I could get them more often. Dear Kirby People, 20 minutes you say? 4 hours later.... One of them commented on how happy our family seems after watching all the kids together. We are pretty lucky. Dear Awesome, knowing someone who does clothing alterations. Especially when I don't have a sewing machine. And you don't even feel bad cause you get to pay them for it. Dear To Do List, I can't even finish the list. It is already so long. I don't even want to think about it, it's overwhelming. I have been procrastinating and pushing it out of my mind. I don't even want to think about it. Dear Will, it was so nice getting to spend a little time together, even if it was just in the car. You've been working late and are working the weekend. I wish I could give you a break. Dear Self, it's so annoying sometimes how you can feel so hopeful and have a great feeling for the future, and be looking forward and feeling capable. And then the next day it just feels so overwhelming and it's a struggle to keep that feeling with you. Life certainly isn't meant to be easy, but I could go for some easiness.
