We did it! Mar 2012

Jonathan's team took 1st in our District! Thanks to a great team and great coaches!

Jaclyn played at Orchestra Hall!

James turned 9, and Sophia turned 13.

Chris changed the breaks on the big white van!Yeah! And picked up 2 loads of wood.

We had Grandma & Aunts and Uncles over for a birthday party.

And Jaclyn is almost done skinning a raccoon!

Good thing this all happened over Spring Break! Hope next week is just a little bit more back to normal, but no complaints here, we are grateful for this past week and the time we had together with family & friends.

Love from Alesia & Chris

 

 

 

Spring Break and Stuff...James' birthday...

I think I came close to a nervous breakdown a couple weeks ago...really. I went up to my Mom's a weekend ago and we had a nice time, and I slept alot..with a cold that has been hanging on. We had a pretty good week this week, but I still found the need to sleep a lot.  Just really worn out...but finding ways to get away, or even just rest when I need to....

Andre & Natasha admitted to me that sometimes they do try see if they can get me upset. Natasha likes to answer a math problem wrong (1/2 of 4 is....1.5?)...and then look at me to see if I get frustrated. And Andre likes to leave urine in the toilet downstairs and say that he doesn't, and sometimes do it just to see if he can get me upset because it is kind of fun... :  ) . And then they both hug me later and love me soooo much. I guess at least they are being honest. And yes, sometimes I need to pull Pollyanna out of my pocket..or I'll just scream!

James had a nice family birthday today with a Star Wars, lego, game, Angry Birds, still learning how to read theme. He is nine.  He's close to reading, but he's a math whiz! We're trying to get there before test time in April! My favorite quote was to our new guitar teacher that we like a lot and can give a referral to you if you need one, his quote "I wish I could stay 8 forever", that will stick with me for years. He has never wanted to grow up, and he is really sweet about it. I think he really likes being our "baby". We'll put some pictures out there soon.

No real drama this week. I was able to explain myself a little bit to a couple daughters, and one gets it, I think, and the other, I'm not so sure. We'll see in time.

Kids are having fun in the melting warm weather. Chris is making plans for our home, Jonathan is preparing for his District game this Thursday, Jaclyn will play violin at Orchestra hall, Sophia & James will have a small family party together on Sunday, and hope Jonathan will take home a blue ribbon Sunday afternoon. Katya is hoping to pass her driver's test, we'll have Granda visiting this weekend as well as Aunts & Uncles, so will be a fun busy time.

Tonight we stayed up past 10pm! We watched the last Star Wars movie, they Underestimated the Power of the Good side! And I do too, sometimes! Kids are going to bed nicely, despite the cupcakes & icecream sugar high! Chris and I will enjoy a few minutes together before we fade, and back to some routine tomorrow!

Love from Alesia & Chris

Waiting...A few answers..

I have a hard time waiting, so I love the internet, I can log into my e-mail, get Pandor started and blog all at the same time...I'm sure there is some computer hacker out there just waiting to read all my e-mail secrets (ha ha ha ha...the most boring time spent there, let me tell you!). Oh..I did have a daughter want to read my e-mail, I said go ahead..she agreed, BORING...at least she was reading!

Anyway..I have a few answers for myself.....so if you have muliple children, multiple issues, loud homes and you are sensitive to it...and reaching nervous break down points...maybe these few little things will help....

Get out....I realized that I am a "care giver" and I need to get out.
Find quiet... I have been taking 1 or more children to the library, can I just say "ahhhhhhhhhhhh".....
also, I do go to my room and close the door...it just really helps.
Find health...I have been having the kids pack a lunch and then I might buy myself some thing that costs a little more, but is healthier.

Lastly, get through to your main support some how that you are hurting...and maybe they will understand enough to support or relieve you, not just "fix you"....

Above all else, find loving christians who will pray for you and encourage you!

I was able to tuck James in with a song tonight (always brings tears still), and I sang it with Jonathan as well, and he sang along : ), did walk the dog tonight and had coffee with a friend who just adopted and things are not so easy at home. I feel like I had the day of my life.

I had a good weekend with my Mom, even though I have been sick and didn't feel well, it was very restful. I have been crying most every day, some more than others, so I know that I am having some type of breakdown, but feel as though it's beginning to pass, and hope my husband understands that I just can't "change it"..but really need a reprieve.

Tonight we had a more normal night at home, with pleasant talk with everyone, and it was a relief to say the least. Tomorrow we hope for a longer day of school, mostly reading and math, so hope all goes well, as I don't have the best attitudes in our school, so I get closer to sending a few to school....

Love from Alesia & Chris!

Ok..Pollyanna it is!

My husband basically said it's all in your attitude, so here we go....enjoy Pollyanna! : )

: ) HI! What a beautiful white snowy day! I can tell the Vitamin D and sun is working as I was able to contribute to shovelling today at 7:30!

Jaclyn is doing her finance class homework. I took her shopping yesterday for some shirts, and we plan to get her a kindle as a reward for her accomplishments!!

Jonathan is reading this morning. James is still sick so sleeping in a little. Sophia & Natasha are up, and Natasha did her hygiene today without being asked : ) YEAH!!!!

Andre is up as well, listening to Narnia. I need to take Jaclyn to her finance class, and Jonathan will go with.

Katya gets up every morning and makes an egg breakfast, and is never late for the bus! She talks a little with Dad before she goes to school. She is a good girl.

I love Pandora because I can tune in good praise music when I'm in the kitchen cooking or doing dishes....

Prov 15: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

God bless your day! Have a good attitude! : ) Love Alesia (ps...His grace is sufficient for thee)    : )