Happy 8th Birthday, Mia!!!

Mia-Mia,

Today you are eight years old. What a wonderful 8 years it has been with you in our lives! It has been so fun to see you blossom into a bright and beautiful young girl-so full of life and energy! It has been espescially fun to see you grow in confidence. There was a time where you seemed to struggle trying to get your individual attention from Mom and Dad-always having to wait on Leilani or Aidyn. Now, you don't wait-you state your need right away and get your individual time with us, now making Leilani and Aidyn wait :). Thatta girl! You have developed good friends and a great sense of independence. I love to see you shine like that! Happy birthday, Mia! I am so glad you are ours! Keep being great! We love you!

Down Time

Some days...well for the past few months it seems that most days Mark and I are burning at both ends of the candle. So this morning I decided that I needed some down time. Rather than being responsible I sent my kids off to school without a homemade lunch-yes, they are eating at the cafeteria today and yes, they will tell me how awful it was when they got home. We had the Boy Scouts at the house yesterday evening-the window is broken, the floors have cookie crumbs and grass on them, and the tables are covered in fingerprints...it all remains that way now as I type. I have not called the repair man for the window, I have not swept or mopped the floors and the table still is covered in fingerprints. Atleast I ran the dishwasher and wiped the island down. I put on my running clothes and went for a run-leaving the dog behind as she wimpered for me. I didn't look back to say good-bye to her...I just kept running without an ounce of remorse that she desperately needs to get out, probably even more that myself. Today I actually got dressed and did my hair after I showered, I even painted my face with some make-up...it helps to make me feel a little prettier I suppose. And now, I sit here...wasting time...and loving it despite the mess I am surrounded by. There has been so much going on...I will post as fast as my computer allows so watch for posts below as they will be in chronological order (okay, let's get real, they probably won't happen, but for the sake of keeping a history, this is what has happened in April)...Swenke Field Day, Provo-City Half Marathon, Hiro's graduation, LeeAnn's bridal shower, the Lonestar Triathlon and violin recital, and the birth of baby Naomi, Ellie's 4th and Mom's 60th birthday party, Klein High School Fun Run, Sabrina's Diaper Dinner, camping at Garner State Park with Dave and Ale's family, and the beginning of FAST swim team. Fluff in the face is great...I'm enjoying this down time now...I'm sure I'll regret it tonight!