Long day

Tim went to help Kenny do perk test in the mountains today so it's just me and the kiddos with errands to run. Thankfully the load was lightened when mom said she would ride with me. First stop was to drop off a load at goodwill which is surprisingly very therapeutic to get rid of stuff. It can all cloud your mind. Next stop was costcos which was not a budget friendly trip. I'm now about 50$ in the hole for my grocery budget and I still have more shopping to do tomorrow! The kids were great.  Afterwards mom and I got a midmrning pick me up from Starbucks with my gift card.. Once I got home there was about 10 trips from car to kitchen of groceries plus an extra trip carrying up kids. Then the mid afternoon meltdown of hunger for everyone. Once bellies were filled and naps were taken the afternoon for them went better, but I was pooped. I could feel myself letting the old Brittany creep back in and get aggregated at those crazy loud children. So I took them for a walk and Willow asked little girls next door Aubrey and Myah to come along. The walk ended with me pushing Zoe in the stroller and carrying big Ty bear. They came over to play for awhile. Then came glorious bedtime. Tim didn't get home till 9:30 . We enjoyed talking about all our " issues" of the day. When you retell them all they start to sound pretty funny. So thankful for a best friend to talk to at the end of the day.

Fun day

Took all three kids to CC today. It was pouring rain!!! We were drenched by the time we got inside. As other little girls bring their baby dolls for presentation willow brings her collection of dead bees. The kids all loved it. I am so happy to be part of this group.
We had the tv turned off all afternoon. We worked puzzles, drank hot chocolate, and they ran like wild women around the house. With no naps they were pooped. They went to bed a little after 7. They are very excited for the possibility of snow overnight. It is such a blessed feeling to know I am off work this weekend and having TIME. The older I get the more I crave time and memories. I don't want to waste one minute.

Bible study

Bible study started back today. I was so tempted not to go. Mommy guilt got the best of me this morning. Zoe was not feeling good last night. I fussed at her for 2 hours to go to sleep before giving in and sleeping in the guest room with her. I felt terrible when she woke up with a fever. She was excited to stay at moms and willow was thrilled to go to Bible study. It was very refreshing to once again be with like minded women. It always feels like confirmation and leading all at the same time. When we got home I let my no tv deal slide for a movie for my Zoe Bell. That night after baths Willow told me that she was very impressed with Ty that he can crawl and eat his puffs. She sounds just like me. Tim got home about 8:30 and all the kids were asleep. It was nice to sit and talk. Love him for how hard he works. It is a blessing to live with someone who has such a positive outlook on life.