Bed Time

We (Bryan and I) were getting the little kids ready for bed tonight and I asked Bryan to throw down a pajama shirt for Aliah. I had the pants, but not the shirt, so I described the shirt we needed. He couldn't find it. So Brendan went up to get it. He couldn't find it either. I commented, in a very loving way, that they were somewhat blind as bats...seriously it was all in fun, and LOVE :o) Brendan then responded, "That's why we need you mom". Cheeky little fellow.

So how do I choose joy over feeling overwhelmed? I choose to reflect on the happy moments the kids and Bryan and I have together. It can get pretty crazy over here with 5 kids. But it is also pretty fun. There is never a dull moment. I feel like the kids are growing and changing so much. I feel like I am growing in my faith so much. Do I feel busy? Yes! Do I wish for quiet? Sometimes. Would I change anything? Never! I am thankful, and full of joy! (Oh and I think I am done my blogging break...I need the blog to share my joy!)

December

Wow, what a great December we have been having. Here are a few things we have been up too...this will be a shorter post because we are off to the local retirement home to sing Christmas carols:

- Hudson can say MAMA!! That's the most exciting update :o)
- We had our first snow fall, so of course that meant a baking session of gingerbread cookies.
- The boys completed there first session of gymnastics, and they loved and really want to do it again.
- We got our tree up!!
- Aliah started to open the presents, so the presents aren't under the tree, they are on top of the entertainment unit.
- And the basement renovations have begun!! Soon we will have a real play room and an extra bedroom!!

Bryan's book list for me this year.

Here are some books Susanne forgot to mention:

Rude and Loving It by I. M. Rude
(She obviously never read the book How to be less Rude)

Living with a Perfect Husband by I.M. Solucky

Presents from a Brother in Law by Hardto O. Pin

Perspective

Yesterday I had a bit of a quiet day. Bryan's parents took all three big boys for the day. Brendan and Keegan went with Dad to a basket-ball tournament and Joshie stayed with Grandma to play with his cousin Tyler. I was able to clean up...shop...relax and enjoy our two little ones. I wouldn't want this all the time, but every now and then is a welcomed change. I was thinking about when we only had Brendan and Keegan and I remember feeling overwelmed and very busy most days...everything was so new and I no longer only had myself to think about. Now, with have 5 amazing blessings, only having 2 for the day feels like I have had a break. Life is funny that way. I did enjoy my babies yesterday, and I am happy we are all back together today :o)

Note: If anyone wants to hang out with my kids for a day, I would be happy to scheduale you in :o)

Bees

We started our school year off with Bees this year. I know it is already Nov. but I thought it might be nice to still post pictures from our filed trip to our friends farm. Bees are amazing creatures. They are so little, but so complicated. And it is really neat to see how they live and work in a very task orientated community. And each bee knows exactly what its responsibility is. And honey is amazing...it not only tastes delicious but it never goes bad. I love learning about God's creation and seeing how He created even the smallest thing to show His glory!

Guest Post by Brendan

OUR DOG DARCY


3 and a half years ago we went to go get a dog we had 2 dogs before 1got hit by a car the other
dog we had to get rid of because the neighbors were afraid of it because it ate some of our
chickens. When we picked Darcy up and were just about home Darcy pooped on me it was so
funny. .When we got home with our new dog we opened the car door she jumped out and started
running all around. She looked so cute running around the next day we got up early to play with
are new pet..One of the games we played was Darcy would go and hide in the long grass it was
lots of fun .That Sunday after church we played with Darcy The next year we moved to the city.
Then we bred Darcy and in the next few weeks we had puppies in the backyard at first she didn’t know what to do with them but later she did. In the next few days we went on vacation in
Tobermory . When we got back we sold the puppies. Then are neighbors started complaining
about her barking. Then the police came to our house because of our neighbors. Then the
S.P.C.A. came for the same reason. Then she bit one of our neighbors roofers so we decided to
get rid of her. My mom said my dad made the right decision. So today November 12 2009 we
gave her away, it is very sad. .We cried a lot today like I said she is happy we still can see her.
She moved to a farm.




THE END. This is a true story