Break

An extended break from school and downstaffed from work tonight.
Room by room I am organizing and putting away things. Sometimes I feel that housework isn't cleaning, it's just putting the thing where it goes. My grandmother told me a long time ago, "Everything in its place." I love that. I love to organize to find places for everything. I quickly get rid of things when we no longer have a place for it. It's a weird OCD thing, I guess, but I love organizing. Clearing, purging, cleaning. Today I worked on the kids' art room and got it all organized.

Erickson is becoming my little sweetheart. He and I have really bonded and I love him so much. He is just sweet, sweet, sweet. Any time John and I have a beer or wine, he REALLY wants some. I hope that isn't a battle later on. He is ALL about being old enough to drink. But, no worries about that now. For today, he is my adorable 6 year old who could talk the hind leg off a mule. He is still obsessed with animals and wants to talk about them all the time. LOVE it!

Love is too cute. He still is learning so much and doesn't quite understand a lot of things. ie: Love, what do you want for Christmas? Answer: cake. Me: No, what do you want in your present? Love: "Santa." OK, moving right along. Next year, I think things will click and he will get it. He does know that he is a little ham and he gets a lot of attention for being oh so cute. I feel like a rock star when I'm in public with him. He is a head turner.

Violet is adorable and curious, smart and witty. Today she asked if she could watch people having sex on youtube. That was a "no."
She is very strong willed and has a mind of her own. But, very sweet.

The kids don't fight. They bicker, but there are no brawls to break up. They are a pretty peaceful bunch. They make each other mad about every other hour.

Now we are using a color chart to do behavior modification. It seems to be working out pretty well. It's just really hard to get them to listen to us the first time we ask.
John is working more, so we are looking at doing preschool for love in Jan. I'm gearing up for another term. Only 2 more until I start clinicals. YEAH!!!!! School and work is very stressful as evidenced by my BMI of 19. John rallies and rangles the kids a lot and is an excellent disciplinarian. with 3 kids, you have to be strict or they would walk all over us.
I can really get a temper with the kids. I have learned that I am NOT a patient person. I'm constantly frustrated about not having enough time to do what I want to do. I'm frustrated about working nights, about a test or a paper, about bills or about how long it takes to get 3 kids loaded up to go anywhere.
In 2011, I need to work on taking deep breaths and just enjoying where I am now. Right now, I have 2 kids in kindergarten and a 4 year old. The house just isn't going to be clean and this isn't the season in my life to do what I want to do. I had that already. So, in the mean time, I need to hang out and chill with my kiddos. Deep breaths. Don't worry, be happy. Hakunna matada, no worries, Ce la vie...what else can I say? Chill the f out, basically. That is my new Year's resolution. Hopefully I can do that. I need to make better use of my shrine room to. GO in there first thing and take at least 10 deep breaths.
I'm off to go watch a movie with my husband upstairs. This is what I love. I miss that when I am in school!
I'm beginning to contemplate my midwifery career when I get finished with school. Not sure what the scene will be here then. I have even contemplated the airforce. we shall see.
Heading up with my glass of wine. Good night!
Oh, and john and I had our 10 year anniversary this year. We only had time to go to dinner at TOMO. But, it was a great hour and a half. Mom and dad gave us a voucher for a trip. We just need to decide where to go!
Now, off to bed.
PS I seriously have the best kids and the best husband in the whole world. I love my family and I love our house!