A quickie

So I wish I had time to post photos because I have some great ones but until then... We finished out the summer with a "camp" out in our friends backyard. We made dutch oven stew and cobbler and then let the kids make smores (btw strawberry marshmallow smores are yummy!) We were able to sit out by the fire for a bit after "tuckling" in all the kids. Then we hit the air mattresses. It only took telling the kids who were all in one tent to quiet down about a million times before they fell to sleep. And then it rained. NO actually it poured. Poor AJ was laying in a puddle her sleeping bag was soaked! So it didn't take long before we all took shelter in the house. The guys cooked breakfast and then we all loaded up and headed to Cowan Lake. We let the kids play until dinner and then we came home and got ready for school to start the next day.

Everyone had really great first days of school. J and B have to be up by 6 am to get on the bus by 7. It is early. They are having an easier go of it than I am. (not saying much I have Never been a morning person). And then round two is AJ and K. They are the lucky ones and don't have to be up until 8. K goes to kindergarten Tuesday and Thursday and then every other Friday all day! He loves it and could go everyday and be just fine. The after school Grouchies have returned with a vengeance. Homework is rough... they are tired, hungry, and moody. Not my favorite time of day. I have been trying to get them outdoors while the weather is still good. They of course would rather veg in front of the TV. I keep telling them we can do that when it is freezing cold outside. J started 5th grade band and he is playing percussion and can now play Mary Had a Little Lamb. I am excited for him that is definitely an opportunity that he wouldn't have until way later in school if we were out West so chalk one up to the East.

Lots more to write but I have a baby boy who needs to be nursed to sleep and some floors that are in major need of some mopping before the big kids get home in less than 2 hours. YIKES!