Rest and Relaxation...

I have thoroughly enjoyed my week off. I haven't had to be anywhere or do anything. This doesn't happen very often, so I have been trying to take full advantage. Derek and I were even able to watch a couple of movies in the middle of the week (crazy I know). We can be a couple of real party animals at times. I took Brendan to Jiu-Jitsu and actually stayed to watch, and took Drake to practice... This may not sound like rest and relaxation to some of you, but for me it is. I haven't been able to do these things that I used to despise doing. I found that when you don't have the opportunity to do something (you thought you hated doing) sometimes you find out just how much you really loved it. I love, love, love being a Mom, and miss my kids like crazy when school is in. I am also very grateful for the opportunity I have to go back to school. I know it is difficult right now, but it will be so worth it in the end. There is a plan that I don't fully understand right now and I only hope that I will see the bigger picture as time goes on. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy the little moments in life that matter most.

Almost there!!

I can't believe the semester is almost over. It seems like just last week I thought it was never going to end. I just have to get through tuesday of next week, then I can have a break for almost a week and half before the summer session starts. Yeah!! I just have to take one summer class and it is only one credit, so I am hoping it won't be too difficult.

Things have been crazy, busy around our house. Drake started playing baseball, (I think Derek secretly did too. He is helping coach and loving every minute of it.) Brendan and Derek started Jiu-Jitsu, and the rest of us get to run everyone where they need to be and get them there on time. It is so funny because I have had this conversation with my mother in-law at least a dozen times. How the heck do get everyone where they need to be and stay sane while doing it. She did it with 5 kids 4 of which where boys although their girl probably played more than the boys ever did??? Derek abd I are constantly trading places and either picking up or dropping kids where they need to be. I am so grateful that my kids (husband too) have the opportunity to try the things they love, but somedays I just want to stay at home. Life is busy but I really wouldn't have it any other way.