update

I originally started this blog, so those who live far away could read up on the kids mostly...and I haven't posted pictures in a long time...sorry about that....but Seth isn't home at the moment to help me...pathetic, I know.
But, anyway.....
We accepted an offer on the house!!!!...now we just have to play the waiting game and see if everything goes through...the greatest part of it is that I don't have to be a mad crazy cleaner anymore...whoo hoo!!!! Man, that was taking it's toll on me! It made me think of all the people who keep their houses like that all the time...ladies!!!...there is alot more to life.....not to judge...but that is a whole lotta crazy! My kids would not be the kids they are if I spent every waking minute cleaning....and they are pretty awesome kids...so I think I made the right choice. I Am totally tooting my own horn here...and I hate when people blog about how awesome they are...but oh well....I don't think I am awesome....just glad I read Where the Wild things are and Rumble in the Jungle 500 x a piece!!!!...and painted, played, cooked, and made messes with my kids over the years! what a blessing it has been to be a stay at home Mom.
That being said...it was nice to have it clean when I walked in....for those few fleeting moments...I clearly need a maid. :)
Luke has started practices for fall baseball...only 3 practices a week....with one car.....easy peasy! ( not really). He loves it though...he also got his progress report...he and Hope...all A's!!!! Dad let them mark off a chore for each A.....Lucky!
Hope starts practices tonight for soccer...Seth is coaching again. It is great to see Hope out there on the field...gaining confidence. I just adore that girl! She has a birthday coming up...and a baptism!!! She will be 8 this month!
Ella started ballet again this month...she loves it! If she could stop losing her shoes I would be alot more happy!!! My sister in law and I switch off teaching the girls preschool a couple of times a week...Ella and Lucy love it.
Sadie is potty training. I had to do some lame tests here at home for my kidney stone dr...and we had to be homebound for a couple of days...great time to be naked and potty train. She only peed on the carpet once. She is so funny and sweet...and sassy and feisty too! She is great company. She is really doing great! I forgot how much I hate wiping bums though.

This week has been the best week I have had in a long time. There is a better feeling in our home and things seem like they are going to start to turn. The stresses have not gone away... the ones that do go, seem to quickly be replaced with new ones...but we have so much to be grateful for. WE are blessed and so many people have been kind to us. Thank you!
I have been humbled lately...and seen a few ( of many) areas where I can do better. I am trying. I hope I learn what I am supposed to through all of this.