Why

Why do we always tend to take on so much at one time? I was just looking at my calendar for the rest of this month and I have no idea why I let myself take on so much.

I have a class that takes 8 hours of my week to be in class, that doesn't count for the 3 hours of commute a week to class. Then they say for every hour you are in class to plan 2 hours of study time outside of class...that is another 16 hours of work. UGH. So far it hasn't been that bad but I know once we get in deeper it will.

Then I get to take the "triplets" to preschool 2 days a week which isn't a huge deal but it is just one more thing to think about. Also have to keep Braxton's school stuff organized.

Makenzi is in first grade and I swear has just as much work as I do in college. Spelling test every week, math and reading homework every night.

I also signed the oldest two up for a 1 hour Religion class a week, which I feel is important for them but it also takes up another hour of my week.

I guess I work better under stress...although I try to remain calm about it all. My house won't be spotless for the next 13 weeks of semester. We will spend time together, we will succeed in class, and just enjoy life together. That is my goal.

My Preschooler!!

Braxton is a big bad preschooler this year! Today was his first day. This morning took a little bit of convincing until about an hour before school started, then he was ready and I had a hard time holding him off on going. I am anxious to see how his day went.

Here are some of his pictures:

My First Grader...

I am not sure where the time has gone but it is gone and I have a first grader on my hands. Makenzi's first day of school is today and she was VERY excited. Last night Makenzi took her shower and was running off to bed at 7p.m. She had her clothes all picked out for the first day of school, her back pack ready to go, she knew right where her shoes were and what she wanted for breakfast.

Well I wasn't quite as ready as she was. See, her sister had me up at 2a.m. because she needed a drink. Well then she laid in her bed for almost 1.5 hours talking. Braxton woke up during that time and had me up for 2 hours. I finally went back to sleep around 4:30a.m. and the loud annoying beeping (aka alarm clock) sounded at 6a.m. sharp. I slowly rolled out of bed and got dressed for the day.

At 6:30a.m. I quietly walked up the stairs for fear of waking Braxton up. I turned Makenzi's bedroom light on and she JUMPED out of bed so fast. I quickly told her to go down stairs very quietly. Makenzi had her breakfast served, clothes on, hair brushed all by 6:37a.m. So she had about 20 minutes to just kind of ease into the day. At 7:05 her and I wandered outside to wait for the bus. It came within just a couple minutes of being out there. I watched as she climbed on the bus, found a sit and away she went. The whole time she had a smile from ear to ear on her face and not a moment of hesitation.

I can't wait to hear all about her day. Her teacher, her classmates, her schedule, etc. I am sure she is loving her day, I just hope she loves all the homework that comes with first grade.

Labor Day Weekend

This long weekend went extremely fast! I would like a few more days please. Friday I spent the day at the doctors office and labs with my husband who was getting a checkup and had to have blood drawn. It just made for a long day!

Saturday we had a birthday party to go to. We had tons of fun! Hanging with the birthday child and family! We laughed, we talked, there were some tears from all the children, and a peaceful ride home with sleeping children!! When we arrived home our best friends were here!! We haven't seen them in a month because our schedules just didn't click! So it was nice to hang out again!

Today we spent most of the day with Scott's parents before they move out of state. The kids took it really well knowing this would be the last time they see them until they come back to visit us. We came home and I took a short nap because the nasty cold I have is kicking my butt.

Tomorrow we are going to a BBQ at my parents house. It should be a lot of fun. We might spend some time hanging out at the cabin if the weather cooperates. Only time will tell.

My classes are going well, although it is a lot of work! I love the anatomy part of it, but the chemistry part is a little tougher and more mind boggling.

Makenzi is so excited for school. Should be a fun year for her!