Giggle giggle giggle

Yes...it is 5:38am on the clock, and I know this because somehow I am sleeping on the edge of the bed right next to the clock. Why sleep so close to the edge???? BECAUSE there are three giggly girls in my bed. ROAR...I did not want to wake up at 5:38.AM...plus now Cooper is standing in his crib and wanting out. This is not when we start the day. After getting Cooper a bottle, and giving the girls their exit papers I crawled back in bed....knock knock...it's Miss G......the big girls won't let her come in with them...so please can she come back. Thankfully she was as tired as I was and we fall back to sleep. Now 7:00 am worked a lot better!! Got to love the Nelson girlies. By the way I asked sleepy Jacob how come he didn't come in. He looks at me and says I was there first but Georgia kicked him out!!! Smart man...he got the best sleep.

I've come to realize something else today. I always wondered how come Kathy was on the computer so early in the day when she has a thousand things to do. Simple....her computer is in her laundry room/office ( and a beautiful room at that...wish my room was as nice!!!) I'm on my laundry break.

Last thought for this morning....tomorrow Karen and Brandon graduate from the Mount. I want them both to know that I'm very proud of them and all of the hard work that they have done to reach this point. They both have many talents that will make them SUPER teachers!! Looking forward to their big day!!!!!

Last last thought...I miss seeing our Emmy and Finley...I can't imagine how Michael makes it through the week. It is exciting to get news about them everyday....We are so blessed to have these precious little girls.

Love and Peace

Back to work...my break is over.

WOW it's Wednesday

So where is this week going??? Funny how time can seem to move so slowly sometimes, then vanish at other times. Today was a good day and I must apologize for any negative vibes from Tuesday. ( Kathy make sure that you read my comment)

This morning went well. I didn't rush anybody and when all of a sudden it was 8:12 the girls went in panic mode...and rushed ol' Jacob. We made it to school in plenty of time. Georgia enjoys the playground time and Cooper gets such sweet attention from all of the kiddies and that wonderful morning fresh air. Back home we started the kitchen cleanup and Cooper had some playtime with Georgia. I have to say I wasn't feeling overly motived to any particular thing....so it turned into a more relaxing morning. Cleaned the kitchen, vacuumed, sorted clothes, read stories to Georgia, knitted while watching Treehouse....and then all of a sudden it was lunch time.

I went with a breakfast/bacon and egg lunch and the kiddies enjoyed it. They also have a great love for pear halves and we had a great lunch and chat time....they were almost late again at lunch...time flying again. Georgia and I didn't opt for a playground run at noon but stayed put and puttered until Jake and Sarah returned. Then we organized to head off to piano once Jessica was dismissed. Following piano, and some great outdoor time in Caroline's backyard we headed to Hfx. for pizza with Pop. I had a RS meeting so Pop came over to do bedtime. I returned home to all in bed....and once again another day has flown away.

Sorry that I can't add pictures yet....I don't know how to download to this computer.

Report from the front line

So folks...how was your day....mine was very full,productive,frustrating,rewarding,fun,sunshiny,long,reflective,and overwhelming...to name a few adjectives. I had the whole day with Cooper and Georgia, as the school kiddies had skipping club.
I didn't really plan it but once Cooper went down for a nap I hit Jess and Sarah's room. I was really in an organizing mood and Georgia played along with me and we had a very productive morning. After lunch and a visit with Poppy we hit the road, and of course the playground. Once all of the kiddies were dismissed we headed home, had a surprise visit from my sweet sister Julie ( she came to give me a break...even tho' she had been working all day herself!!! what a girl) All of a sudden I realized that the girls' brownie activity was sooner than I thought. I ran into overdrive....heated a nice baked bean dinner that Charlotte had brought over and tried to get every one moving. It was like five new kids arrived and no one would cooperate. It had nothing to do with the menu, as they all loved the delicious beans...they just wouldn't stop talk talking and carrying-on......I threatened to cancel the brownie outing to Build -a-Bear and even that didn't seem to work....I know I should have started to pray!! With some patience which must have come from on high...we made it through it and into the van. Jake and georgia had a fun visit with Nanny Logan ( Gr.Grandma and energy bunny!!) and I headed to the mall with the brownies and Cooper. Dropping of the girls, I had a whole hour to myself, with Cooper. He decided to try to lay sideways in the stroller and no matter what I did he'd laugh and reposition himself....what a character..I then returned to BAB and the girls were glowing with excitement. Not only did they have their new creations...a bear and a frog...but they received an additional $5.00 gift card each for selling the most brownie cookies. With a dip in Nanny's purse they of course bought two cute little dresses and we headed home. After a quick stop to get J and G, and some swings on Nanny's swing set we made it home. Bedtime snack, and scripture time then up to bed. But then the phone rang and it was Kathy wanting to skype the kiddies.........did that settle them for the night?? They were cute. After signing off Miss G. started to cry because she hadn't said good bye to Mommy.....thank goodness that I'm so computer quick!!! hahha...but I did actually get her and all ended well. I was going to colapse and watch some TV...but the computer called, and I'm also challenged by the Tv set here.....so there you have it...does my cup overflow.....you better believe it. I missed seeing Emmy and Finley today.

and so the sun sets on another day away from home.

What a joke

What was I thinking....I'd have to be thirty years younger to mind five children and still blog!!!! I'm just sneaking a few minutes...I gave in and turned on the TV for Georgia while I get a break!!! Not bad tho' I must say since I've been here since Thursday ( and it's Monday) and we've hardly had the TV or computers on. The kiddies may dislike me lots by the end of this adventure. We have kept busy though....visiting several playgrounds, doing our church things, playing at the homestead, reading lots of books and oh yes....changing many poopy diapers. I had to add that detail because whoooo I don't remember having so many in such a short time!!! I did get over to see Emmy and Finley and they just get cuter every day. ( had to get to a sweeter subject...sorry about the diaper thoughts!!!)

I know that I will say this many times....but motherhood is a full time job, with way too much overtime. My hats off to you ladies. Your kiddies are so lucky to have you. Keep up the great work...hold to the rod...and keep your priorities right. Got to run and have lunch ready.

Love my fabulous grandchildren and especially love my own fabulous four!!!!! So proud of each of you!!

Grandma'sTen Day adventure

I really do wish that I was better at getting to this blog...so here goes...I'm at Kathy and Jeff's for the next ten days and I'm going to blog each day!!! So here goes today. I actually began the day in Halifax. I skipped my swim ( which I hate to miss) but opted for some extra sleep!! Then I went to the church to run off the bulletin...and I kept on running. Next stop was the hospital to have a few minutes with Emmy and Finley. Keah had them out together and they were precious. Trish, one of our wonderful nurses had them snuggled up together...and they loved it. Trish also convinced Keah to head home for the night...and she finally agreed. I think that it will do her a world of good.

Then I headed to the Nelsons, and after a teary good bye ( Kathy crying) the party began. We all sat down in the living room and chatted about what each of the kiddies want to do while Nanny was here.....playground, visit to Dalplex, maybe a Hfx sleepover, and then sweet Georgia says...are you going to be my pretend Mom!!!! I love her. I said 'no' I'm your Nanny but I can be your pretend Mom too!!!

After a fun taco dinner, and kitchen cleanup we headed to the playground. I stayed as long as I could push swings, then we headed home. We had a dog encounter on the way down the hill and anyone who knows Jessica and Sarah know that that wasn't pretty!!! After I got the owner to take his dog in, we made it home. Then we had scripture story and learn a verse time. Next on the list...clean bedrooms...that will be an ongoing tale for the week...but boy do these guys love to vaccum!!! I had to find extra places for everyone to get a turn. The two little ones had a bath, and then after a bedtime bagel , and family prayer that part of my day ended. Kathy called to check in and all sounds well with them!!!

I'm really glad that she gets this break and I hope that it is everything that she needs. She's a terrific Mom and she has the greatest kids. I will be taking photos each day...and they will follow later.

Writing this reminds me of what a very lucky Mom I am. It is so rewarding to see your own children as parents....and to have the joy of grandchildren. Stay tuned and I'll hopefully share again tomorrow. Better head to bed soon....I know tomorrow will be fun!!

It's another day...hoooray!!

Well yesterday is gone, and so is my mood. I feel that I need to give some positive vibes and today I had a few.( I did yesterday too...but the dark side shadowed them) I did regret the late bedtime, but when the eyes opened at 6:45 I jumped up, grabbed my swim gear and headed to the pool.( I did pray too) My friend Natalie, my water running buddy, wasnt there so I dove in and ohhhhhhhhhhh it felt so good. I swam for awhile, then did some running. Natalie arrived later, then noodle man arrived and snorkle lady. The pool is hosting the Canadian National water Polo championships so there will not be much member swimming available for the next three days.:(

I came home and got some laundry going, garbage out, tidy the laundry room, cleaned another bathroom and then made a TO DO LIST...I know that was a bit backward!! It felt good to check off a few things right away !! Keah and I then headed to the NICU, and visted with the girls for awhile. Both got great reports, and they were anxiously awaiting a visit from the opthomology people. I couldn't imagine checking those wee little eyes. The nurse put drops in their eyes and when she described how they clamp open their eyes...Keah said time to head home for a pump and lunch!! Both girls were all done when we returned after lunch and they were no worse for the ordeal....and the report was good!

I had meetings today for Relief Society so I left the hospital early. I also have my cousin Donna in town and I wanted to have a visit with her. Visit and meeting over, I headed back to the hospital to collect Keah. After supper, and another pump...Bill took Keah back to tuck the girls in and have their prayers with their Momma...I stayed home and baked ginger cookies.
So that was today and I'm quite ready to head to bed early.

My final thought...God hears prayers..I know it and I see it daily in my life...and I am so grateful for this.

I Really should go to bed

Hello to anyone who may read this. I'm not in the most positive mood as I write, it's after midnight and I really should be in bed. ( I'm actually sitting on it) I came up to go to bed and stopped to check in the computer world of friends. I read some email then turned to blogs. What an interesting pasttime for many of you. I enjoy reading them and I do try to comment, but I'm not always the best at that one.
I shut off the computer and came to my room. I had laundry to fold which I just couldn't leave for tomorrow. After doing that I went into my bathroom and I could hear Karen saying 'Mom...this room needs some help' ( or something to that effect. You see I don't keep a very organized,tidy house....and I know it and I hate being so.I think if I lived alone my home would look very different. The problem though is that I dont live alone. What I need to learn is how others have such organized homes when they live with other people. Karen, the bathroom is clean ( or the best that I could do) By the way..this isn't a post because of you Karen...you actually were a bright part of my day!!!!

I told you that I'm not in a great mood. I hear you....'Go to bed'...but I'm having one of the times when I feel like I really fall short. I always seem to be playing catchup....I never can get everything done and have time left over. I'm also feeling like I really don't make a difference where I really want to. This may really surprise a few people but I feel somewhat of a failure in my own home and that frustrates me to no end. It's like blogging...I can do the simple parts of it but beyond that I fall short. I have a camera that can take great pictures..if I could understand it better. My list goes on forever. In my home...I've raised four wonderful children....but when I think about how I raised them...I fall short...it's amazing that they turned out as they did. I sometimes wish that I was the mother that they came to for advice. Usually if I try to give advice, they end up telling me how to do things better.

You know, I know that I'm a very blessed person. I have a huge list of gratefulness.I just don't like myself alot... here it comes....I don't like how I look, the way I dress, my household habits, my so so cooking skills, my mediocre sewing skills,my lack of willpower, my not so hot relationship skills, my ability to never get things finished, my many regrets...and on and on..

I am not suicidal, but I do have moments like this.I am overwhelmed and I think that it helps to get it off your chest. A good friend told me once that she fakes it until she makes it...I've got faking downpat!!

It's now 1 am and I have created another regret...I'll hate myself in the morning and I'll be tired all day. I just read a post from my baby Laura and wow she sounds so very happy. Thanks Laura... a mom always wants her children to be happy. I hope that Jeremy realizes that and that I expect him to always try to help you be happy.She loves him so deeply.

So do I post this miserable post...I don't want to depress others, but maybe you're having a bad one...maybe you're frustrated... well get over it...I have to..and I will. My house ( and garden...did I mention that!!!) may not get much better ( but my bathroom is !!!!) and I will not change overnight, or maybe never...but that's life and you can wallow in the ruts along the road or you can just find a better way!!

I do want to tell you that I do have some positive blood in my veins...I am positive that I will regret staying up so late, but I am also positive that I have the right answers to handle nights like tonight. I count my many blessings ( yes name them one by one) and I DO acknowledge what the Lord has done. I am positively, undeniably grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the great hope that it gives me when my emotions are low. I am also deeply grateful to be a mother, no matter how short I am...watching my children become parents, and consequently becoming a grandmother has been the greatest joy. Watching my children choose to marry in the Temple of the Lord for time and all Eternity lifts me and amkes my simple life so much more meaningful.

I hope that you read to the end of my post. My pity party is over...I'm going to bed. Tomorrow ( guess this is that tomorrow) will be another opportunity to grow, to learn, to improve, and to be the best that I can be. Maybe I'll clean another bathroom.....probably not...I have two new grandbabies to go and adore!!!

One last note...the picture is not supposed to be at the beginning of my post...I just couldn't figure out how to put it where I wanted it...but its a favorite picture....and full of my many blessings..and we add Emmy and Finley to them!!! Good night.