So I know last Friday rolled around and you all totally thought, "Carol told us she was going to do a Day in My Life post once a month, and today should be the day! Where is it? I was really looking forward to knowing about how her September 12th went." Well, silly me - I forgot. Shocker, since there are a million things going on right now, just like in your life. Fall is like that.
Clearly, I know this matters to no one else, but I do want to do this monthly, so it ended up being 14 pictures on the 18th. I think in a couple of years it will fascinating to look back and see how my days were spent. (side note - every time I type the word "spent," I am tempted to write "spenst." Those are the serious hazards of our last name.)
8:45ish: After dropping off all kids at MDO, late I might add, I headed to the river to go walking by myself. It was a delightful time to clear my head and pray through all the things swirling around my mind and heart. It's actually been a pretty heavy week and talking through some of those things with the Lord was really helpful.
9:45ish: Heading to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things and take several extra loops around an interstate exchange by accident. While at Wal-Mart, I checked out adult Hello Kitty shirts so that I could possibly match Bella's upcoming birthday party. The disturbing thing is that they were all sold out of any size that could possibly fit me.
10:45ish: Got a pedicure. Felt good. My poor knees are very upset about how unflattering this picture of them came out.
12:15ish: Pick up all children and stay for lunch with friends at MDO. It is always a bit chaotic, though, with no fire alarm, it felt quite tame this day.
1:30ish: Chilling on the couch with the babies. Catching up on emails.
2:30ish: Feeding babies.
3:30ish: "Naptime" is mostly wrapping up, and Lily keeps bringing me paper that she has cut out and colored on to look at. There's dirt around her mouth from playing out back during her quiet time.
4:30ish: All children are up. I am feeding babies again, and we are watching the "Cupcake Show" as the girls refer to Cupcake Wars as. I still hadn't showered for the day, which was actually unusual.
5:30ish: I decide to shower after John comes home. I have a visiting fairy.
My visiting fairy turned into two little hoodlums in John's puffy vests and my boots.
6:45ish: After dinner, the girls are playing "Cupcake Show" using my cookie cutters. They intermittenly yell out, "Five Minutes!" and "Oh My Gosh!" and "Time's Up!" John was stuffing paychecks full of info about the Affordable Care Act.
Babies fell asleep on our bed while this was happening. In the precious outfits that Stephanie (who we just spent the weekend with), the Doctor, made for them. I'm so impressed that she can be a doctor and craft. Thanks, Steph!
7:45ish: We decide to put PJs on all children, load them into the car and go get dessert. I am currently hooked on Panera's iced shortbread cookie. The girls and John all had yummy CFA desserts, which also happen to be free for us. Double bonus.
9:30ish: Cleaning out a pot while watching some of the Dodger game with John.
We actually stayed up late and finished the game, which wasn't super smart, since we desperately need sleep. But, the twins did better last night, so I am hopeful that we may turn another corner yet! Our lives are full, and I am continually grateful for all that God has added to them.