How do you get your wiggles out?

I don't know about you but there are days where you feel like just running away...especially some place where silence and coffee are abundant. I have those moments (days LOL) weekly. That's when I like to throw in a CD and let the kids (and mom) get their wiggles out. Some times its Laurie Burkner, Silly Mother Goose songs, or even the sound track to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I know...I'm a dork, but that's besides the point. I'm glad I'm not alone. Heather and Ivy over at Home Ec 101 are having another one of their fabulous give aways. This time a great kids CD. They as mothers know how stressful certain points of the day can be with three kids, and how to turn that stress into something fun.

Ages ago....

Breathe deeply my Autumn child

the golden glow has found you now

Let sister summer rest her sleepy head

while you wake, lazy mist in your skies

Meek are the mornings and days grow mild

Leaves change faces as winds to you bow

Harvest awaits as winter spills her dread

Awake my child, and open your eyes

Breathe deeply my fair lass

Twirl while you sow, dance as you reap

Soon the frost will melt your dreams

Winter is hiding just beyond the hills

She will threaten your realm, make cold winds pass

her ivory veil smoothers and creeps

baring your meadows,

freezing your streams

as her Wrath spreads with her icy chills

Awaken my lovely maid

and make your days count

You are the light before the dark

You, my Autumn Child

~~~~~~~~~~

Just a piece of work I was very proud of at one time. I miss writing and my art. Granted I wasn't the best or remotely very good. But it made me proud none the less. It was an outlet...something to do on those nights when sleep refused to knock on my window. My pen tablet sits in a box in the hall closet. I tell myself I'm going to get it out and finish those pieces that have waited for me. They sit in a dusty desktop folder..tempting me...But life has gotten more hectic and my list of "must do's" never seems to end. I'm not sure if thats the truth of it or if its really the fact I'm scared that my creativeness is empty.

Menu Monday

In lou of life changes and part of that is new routines and self help rules to make my days/weeks go by smoother, I've decided to post a little something each day. My girls over at Home Ec 101 are wonderful about making and helping with weekly menus. This is something I plan to keep up with as well.

• Monday- Taco soup
• Tuesday- Rubens and home fries
• Wednesday- C.O.R.N (clean out refrig night)
• Thursday- TURKEY DAY
• Friday- Left overs
• Saturday- Take out (kids pick)
• Sunday- Breakfast night (waffles, bacon and fruit salad)

This is all if plans stay the same. My father is due back in Asheville Wednesday morning. Depending how his health, he may or may not be in surgery that afternoon. If so, Thanksgiving will be delayed until the weekend.

Smartie Pants

We had our Parent & Teacher meetings today. Of course miss Hannah is doing wonderful. Her DRA score is 23 which is VERY good. 10-16 is first grade level and 18-28 is second grade! I was so excited about that. Math, expressive writing, etc was wonderful. So proud of her.

Ryan, was great for him. He needs a lot of work with letter sounds, but we know its because of his speech/language issues that has him behind. He did pretty good on his reading readiness score...he is getting there slowly but surely! He actually really enjoys and does well with Math :) I think this year is going a lot better than expected!

We also had his yearly IEP meeting. They reduced his speech therapy to twice a week. He is doing so well in that area. So now they are just going to focus of language. Set new goals in EC and OT. Sensory issues better. All in all...great news. He still is getting outside ST, Sensory, and PT.

We are starting him in Karate...thinking that may help build confidence and with sensory issues. Hannah is doing Upward Cheerleading and wants to take art lessons. We are looking into that or dance...

Mark is just Mark. LOL...normal toddler. Running and climbing all over the place. He is just so happy go lucky. Nothing can ruin his day.

Happy Birthday Ryan!

What can I say about my big boy. We've been through so many trial with you. You've taught me so much about patience and understanding. You've a long road ahead of you my little man...just know I'm going to be with you every step of the way...holding your hand. Happy birthday baby.

He wanted a Dinosaur cake to, but with a volcano. Seems easy enough. LOL I don't know what it is with my boys and dinosaurs :)

Update..

School is in full force for the kids now. Has been for over a month. I'm back into the swing of things. Trying to find a new routine for myself. I'm not used to just having one kid at home. Its very quiet. I shouldn't complain. Should be grateful. At least I have all the time I need to get the house clean, dinner fixed, and the million of appointments, therapies, and what-not finished.
Life is still rolling by. Moms leg wound is finally healing and I've finished the hemo. I finally got her to go to the pain and wound clinic...so I'm done being nurse for a wound I had no idea how to dress. She scared me this time. I truly thought she would lose it.

Kids are the same...perfectly wonderful...Ryan is doing so great in Kindergarten. I was so worried about how this year would go for him. Worried that his behavior would skyrocket and cause him a drastic change in his IEP. I was thrilled that he got Mrs. Doby (Hannah's teacher last year). She is just want he needed. Gentle but firm and one of the best teachers there. He is learning so much and getting along wonderfully with his classmates. He is having a little trouble doing is school work at times. We believe the ability is there, but if its fear, lack of confidence or just stubbornness....we aren't sure. He is still learning the material however. He turned 5 on the 25th. Such a big boy. I just can't believe how fast they are growing. When you are going through the sleepless nights of the baby stage or the tantrums of the terrible twos, you think that you'll never be able to sleep a night thru again or even finish a cup of coffee without having to reheat it a millions times....but those days do pass...then one day...ahhh....you wish you could just freeze time.

Hannah is also doing great. Soars through school with ease. To much ease, I believe. She isn't challenged enough and is becoming bored. Hopefully that will change soon enough. We are still having issues with her CP and heal cords. She is almost at a complete collapse but the AFO's given last aren't what she needs (so says level 4 and the PT)....looks like botox injections are the next step. She is in pain...poor baby...standing 5 minutes to her is like having to work 12 hours on your feet with no breaks. She keeps her chin up however and tries not to complain.

Mark is also just wonderful. Running 90 mph and climbing all over the place. He has such a mild manner to him...so endearing. He will be 14 months soon....thinks he is going on 7. LOL Christmas will be so much fun for him this year...and Halloween...LOL..I'm curious to see what he thinks about eating his first candy.

John is John...LOL...what more can I say. Same ole same ole. I finally did get him an appointment with the Sleep Center for his snoring. It is apnea. Thank gosh they are going to set him up with a breathing machine soon. They said his O2 level went below 70 many times during the night. He should have done this years ago.

Anyway, thats about it here....I'll upload new pics soon.

That Bad Bird...

There is just something uplifting in comfort foods. Every now and again, I have to break free from my "no fry" rule and just turn to the dark side. And if you're going to be bad...be very bad and just go for the gold. Yes, I know my thighs are screaming NOOOO as the Crisco pops and bubbles...but oh well...an extra lap will placate them along with the salad we will be having tomorrow.