Simple Woman's Daybook for May 25th

This is hosted by Peggy at her daybook blog.

FOR TODAY May 18th...
Outside my window...is a gorgeous breeze, the smell of fresh cut grass, and the hum of the lawn mower as Cory cuts the grass.

I am thinking...how blessed I am to live in America.

I am thankful for...boys who behave, even if the younger two are bored, at a solemn Memorial Day ceremony.

From the kitchen...I didn't cook much today but I did make a GREAT tossed salad with everything but the kitchen sink in it lol.

I am wearing...khaki shorts and a black tank shirt.

I am creating...a summer-fied home lol. (I opened windows, put in the ac's (thanks for your help, Cory!), and cleaned my grill.

I am going....to watch the season premiere of Jon and Kate Plus 8 tonight.

I am reading...Firefly Lane.

I am hoping...the weather stays cool and pleasant.

I am hearing...the drone of the lawn mower.

Around the house....it's been a nice day with pleasant kids!

One of my favorite things...a good book!

A few plans for the rest of the week...clean, prepare to have the boys home for summer, and enjoy L!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Do they look alike or what???

Memorial Day

To all who gave their lives in defense of our country, our freedom...from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!

Simple Woman's Daybook for May 18th

This is hosted by Peggy at her daybook blog.

FOR TODAY May 18th...
Outside my window...night is falling.

I am thinking...about an early bedtime tonight.

I am thankful for...unexpected time spent with my sister tonight. She stopped by at just the right time to eat dinner with us.

From the kitchen...I need to clean up still but dinner was fun and delicious tonight (squash casserole and cherry crisp with vanilla ice cream).

I am wearing...shorts and a green t-shirt.

I am creating...a Simple Woman's daybook post lol.

I am going....to enjoy tomorrow with L.

I am reading...(or at least I will be) reading Firefly Lane as soon as I can get it.

I am hoping...my headache goes away, I get a good night's sleep, and tomorrow is a good day.

I am hearing...a car on the street outside.

Around the house....it's pretty quiet. The boys are all in bed (Cory just now went upstairs).

One of my favorite things...sitting on my porch enjoying a cool breeze.

A few plans for the rest of the week...meeting up with a friend at the park, swimming, and Ty's field trip.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...the boss lady looks none too happy, huh?

"I'm Grad-ge-ated"

The day was perfect, sunny but cool and breezy. Aunt Val and I sat by the lake in our chairs and waited for the processional to start. They marched in to Billy Dean's "Let Them Be Little." I, of course, cried.

I can't get over how much time has gone by since he's been in my life. It doesn't seem possible that my baby has gotten to be so big. How does it go so fast????? I feel like I blinked and his toddlerhood is over. I know part of it is the dark cloud that was the court case that hung over everyday. I TRIED not to let it touch everyday or those special mommy moments, but it was always there. I pottytrained him. I taught him to swim. I taught him not to swear. Would any of it matter? If he went back to that horrible life, would any of it help him? I'm still, after all this time, not sure how to put into words what it feels like to love a child and raise him as your own not knowing if he is or will be yours. At any rate...he is mine now and he's safe forever. And he's growing from pre-schooler to grade-schooler, whether I like it or not.

Belated Birthday Post

L turned five on April 2. It took me forever to finally download the pictures from his party. We just took a few of his friends to McDonald's for lunch and cake. It was nice.

I can't believe my baby is 5! And that he's starting "big boy" school next year! :(

Simple Woman's Daybook

I think I'm going to start doing this. It's normally done on Mondays but I didn't know about it then so I'm going to do it for today and then start doing it on Mondays.



This is hosted by Peggy at her daybook blog.

FOR TODAY May 14th...
Outside my window...it's raining gently. I can see the lilac bush blowing in the breeze. It makes me happy.

I am thinking...that I am sad that L graduated, despite the fact it will now be harder for me to get any sort of break until next school year. I intend to use the little bit of time between now and when the 3 big boys get done school to spend a lot of one on one time with my baby!

I am thankful for...my boys. I can't imagine life without them, even on the worst mommying days!

From the kitchen...I need to decide what's for dinner tonight.

I am wearing...cotton pants and an itchy green shirt.

I am creating...routines and a schedule to try and make our lives better.

I am going...to have my tb test from Tuesday's physical read soon.

I am reading...believe it or not I am not currently reading a book. I need to decide what's next as I wait for my friend Camille to catch up to me in the Wheel of Time series lol.

I am hoping...J and Cory come home in a better mood than they were in this morning.

I am hearing...a Pink Panther cartoon on tv (L is watching it).

Around the house...things are pretty neat and clean, though there's always room for improvement.

One of my favorite things...is listening to the boys play together.

A few plans for the rest of the week...hang out with the boys as they have a long weekend.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...I miss my babies being babies!

Mother's Day and My Birthday

Today was a very pleasant day. J and L brought Casper to my room to distract me while Cory and Tyler made me breakfast in bed (toast, toaster struddle, and coffee). They were all very well behaved all day, too.

I'd also like to say to all the mothers (no matter HOW you are a mom) and mothers to be out there...

I hope you had a wonderful day today! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Right Now...

There's not much going on that's post-worthy so this will just be a quickie catch-up post.

I'm still dealing with behavioral issues with the boys, though that shouldn't be a surprize. Mostly things are getting better for now but there have been a few incidents here and there.

J and L know now that they won't be going back to their family. They seem relieved and happy and I think some of the improvements in behavior have stemmed from knowing that. L has been telling his teachers and friends at pre-school that he "is going to be an adopted kid." He's asked me when he'll be able to be a "C" (my last name) "like the rest of you (meaning Cory, Ty, and I)". I asked him if he was happy about becoming a "C" and he jumped up and down with his answer of "Yes!" J hasn't said much but he called me mom one night shortly after hearing the news. We just kind of looked at each other at the same time and smiled. He's definetely processing it though because he asked me what would happen if I decided I didn't want him after he was adopted. I of course told him I WOULDN'T change my mind and after the adoption was official I COULDN'T change my mind.

Casper is doing well and is a happy addition to our family.

I still haven't started my job but should be soon. I don't really understand WHY it's taking so long but I do know that there IS a reason.