A Dream is a Wish

From end of 2011

I sing this song to the kids regularly at night when I tuck them into bed.  Much to my surprise, the girls joined me in singing the entire song last night. 

A dream is a wish your heart makes..
When you're fast asleep.
In dreams, you will loose your heart-ache,
Whatever you wish for, you keep.
Have faith in your dreams, and someday..
Your rainbow will come smiling through..
No matter how your heart is greiveing
if you keep on believing..
The dream that you wish..will come true. 


There's something about teaching your kids about the world around them that brings great joy to a parent...at least to me.  Nothing has brought me as much joy then the fact that Amelia knows what a walrus uses its' tusks for.  I just think that's great.  Everyone knows that young children are sponges, but in actual practice, it is truly amazing.  I am becoming more and more sure that I want to homeschool my children..at least for a period of time.  I definitely think it is a part of being a parent that I don't want to miss out on.

Time in Texas

I'm not much for small backyards, privacy fences, and traffic.  We have been living in Texas for just about six months now. At least I've been living in Texas for about six months.  Travis was here for about 3 months and has been gone for almost three.  I've been working full time since we arrived for the first time since I've had the kids.  I am anxious to be able to spend more time with them again.  I Can't tell whether or not I have learned more or less in all the therapy I'm doing now.  Sometimes the more you know, the less you understand it seems.

The girls seem all grown up now.  Life keeps moving right along...at a pace I can't keep up with lately.  Mickey is talking more than ever and I think his accelerated language skills have caused some dysfluencies.  I think it will pass.  I'm looking forward to adding some pictures as its been so long.   I enjoy looking back on them.

Summer is Over

Well, I would say we are past the 'transition stage' of moving.  Mickey's birthday has passed, I've began therapy sessions at the school (past the scheduling nightmare), and we now have some cooler temps.  Madeline cut her hair, Amelia is beginning to remind me of myself as a little girl more and more. We ate at Cracker Barrel tonight and I'm actually able to enjoy a meal out with the kids.  We have made several trips in our plane, and it has been great seeing family.  Took Grandpa for a ride in the plane last weekend and it was great.  It was  a nice visit and I enjoyed being out in the country.  I think about living in the country everyday.  I go into work tomorrow. Don't usually work on Mondays, but we're planning a flight to Oklahoma next weekend.  I don't know how that will be considering it's 6 hours over there.. It will all depend on the kids...We'll see if the weather holds out.

Getting Settled In

Its always somewhat rough making a transition.  Adjusted to the time change though and getting a sufficient amount of rest.  I am frustrated tonight...I am sick of change. I am sick of how complicated it seems life has to be.  I don't like being alone with three kids every time Travis has to leave for this or that for two weeks at a time every other month.  So sick of it.  If I were in a place long enough to feel like it was home, then maybe I wouldn't mind him leaving all the time.  I don't know.  I am tired. I'm going to get my cereal.  Another day tomorrow.  It's so weird how you never know what direction your life is going in...what you'll experience, who you'll meet, how things will play out.  It can be so difficult to make good decisions based on experiences you haven't yet had.  The girls turned three last Saturday.

money from grandma Jones

licking icing off cake decorations :) 

In twin falls, Idaho on our trip with the cessna at snake river

cake = happiness

3rd time across the country...

Well, I guess not everyone can say that they've traveled across the country three different ways.  This is me being positive.  We made across to Virginia with all of our belongings and the kids...and all pretty exhausted.  Two days later we flew back on Southwest airlines, and now tomorrow, we leave in our little Cessna.  It is 8:36 here in Olympia, WA, but it feels like 11:36...as I just got adjusted to Eastern time.  I took some good pics of the country..Montana and South Dakota were my favorites.  I am ready for bed.  I have been in pretty much an exhausted state for the last week.  It reminds me of having infants.  I don't like it.  I am a little excited for our first real trip in the airplane. I'm afraid I will tire of it quickly though.  I just want to settle back into a schedule and  am feeling a little homesick tonight.  I am tired of hotels.  I am tired of spending money on hotels.  Well, turning in for the night.  Will post pics of trip soon.

Gettin' Dirty!

So. These are pictures from the sandbox the other day.  After I made them put some of their clothes back on.  Upon arriving at the sandbox seeing my two daughters completely naked...I asked why it was they took their clothes off.  Amelia had two words for me as she dumped a bucket of sand down her chest..."Gettin' dirty."

Some things I am proud of...

While driving to work, I was doing an exercise in positive thinking and came up with a list of things I am proud of.  I will share the following: :)

I am Proud that...

#1:  each of my children eat about a pound of greens and veggies every week
#2:  as a result...none of my children have ever been to the doctor (except shots)
#3:  I (together with my husband) bought an airplane before we turned 30
#4:  I survived my husband's deployment with 1 yr. old twins and pregnant
#5: All of my vehicles are paid for
#5: We have two investment properties
#6: I try not to yell as much when I get angry somewhat recently: I have been somewhat successful
#7: I survived three years in the Pacific Northwest
#8: I don't have cable tv
#9: I only miss cable tv a little
#10: My husband is the best water pistol shot within a 5-mile radius