8 Kids, Scobby Doo and Pizza

I am very lucky I have the most wonderful sister who comes and visits me with her three kids and great friends who trust us enough to leave their children with us. And with their 3 kids, my sisters 3 and my 2. What a time we had with two extra large pizzas, a blanket on the floor and Scobby Doo. We ran around and played and had just one of those great nights that you will remember for along time. Who new a "quiet" night at home could be so fun.

Helping Out

So Aiden has been asking lately what he can do to help out. So he has picked up his toys and shoes and has really been a big help. However, today after church we were getting ready to eat lunch and he came in and asked, "Hey mom do you need help getting the table ready." And I was thinking to myself wow that is so nice. And I said, "Yeah sure that would be great." And he looked at me and said "Well what do you want Eliza to do." What can I say he's really learning to delegate.

Getting Ready To Go To School

It's hard to believe but Aiden has just turned 5 and I am getting ready to sign him up for kindergarten. And oh my goodness the pressure. Everyone keeps asking, "Where is he going to go?",  "All day or half day?" , "Does he know how to write his name?", "Can he count to 20?" and the questions go on and on and on? And when I call the school to find what I need to sign him up that list goes on and on. The secretary over the phone says, " I will need a birth certificate, two different proofs of residence, social security card, drivers license." etc. etc. etc....  And since he is my first one going to kindergarten I am still very nervous and Aiden is so excited. So here's hoping I don't screw it all up and Aiden loves school. My little baby is 5 and where has the time gone.

Easter

We spent Easter at the compound which is always the best.  We color Easter eggs and have cousins over. And when it comes to hunting those eggs WOW watch'em go. Dad makes pancakes and mom makes busicuts and gravy. I love going to my parents house for Easter it feels like I have stepped into an old movie scene. Of course not everything is perfect but sometimes I look around at my brothers and sisters with thier children running around and I just smile and I can't help but think "Life Is Good!" 

She loves her big brother!

Eliza is so in love with her big brother. 

She is constently following him around, and is saying and doing everything he does. Aiden really loves her to but sometimes he just shakes his head and says, "Eliza!!"