Kelsey had a Birthday shout "Hurray!"

Kelsey's Birthday party was a last minute affair that turned out wonderfully. Thanks to her friends. She decided Sunday that she wanted a sleep over party at a local hotel where she could swim and watch movies. A bit much money, however, if I added up the cost to feed girls breakfast, take them to a local swimming pool and then to a movie, turns out the Hotel room for one night was 6's. So I booked the room (a family sweet! nothing is too good for our Fufu). Then after work on Monday. Off we went with a car load of 8 giggling girls and Me! First stop. Dinner at Apple b's where it was an awesome deal night. They were having kids meals just 2.99!!! So we ate royal at a bargin price. Then back to the hotel where we through on our swim suits and swam until 9:45PM. Then off to our room to open presents by 10:15PM and got in our PJ's and rented a still in theater movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" while we painted our nails and toenails and chowed down on all of Kelsey's favorite snack foods! Ya, I felt like a pretty nice mom. She had a great time. But sad that a few of her friends where out of town.

Last night, was Sunday. One of the girls called Kelsey and Kaylen and said she wants them to come to her house for a birthday Sleep over Monday. She runs on the same time we do :) lol. Of course they can come. After work it is straight to buy a gift, pack them up and send them off for the night so I can rest. Now what to do with the Little boy and little girl? :)

Moody

I am old enough to realize that when I recognize I am in a bad mood, it has far been apparent to everyone else around me for some time. So I admit it. Lately, I have been in a very bad mood. The questions is now that I realize it how do I correct it? Breath in and out, all I have to do is inhale.. exhale. Close my eyes, look the other way and pretend I did not see or hear the kids fighting and just inhale and exhale. That is all I came up with so far.

How it Feels

How it feels causes a sting in my eye, and uncontrollable tear. A burning lodged in my heart. How I can be fine for one moment and then unable to speak, choked by the lump is How it feels. This is how it feels when I think of "T" (Short for Travis). Matt's life long friend and cousin passed away Friday afternoon. His birthday was Saturday. He leaves behind the most amazing wife and the most adorable 4 children. I ache for them all. Please keep them in your prayers. They are forever in my thoughts and prayers.