Slumber Party in the Bathroom

I know that with five kids when the stomach bug comes it will stay a while. But I am at a loss this time around. It has been spread out over almost a month now and has gone through three of the kids twice! I am so tired of being to what seems up to my knees in the whole thing. For a woman who has always had anxiety over the matter I have to say that I am less stressed more bitter. I just want it to go away and let us enjoy our summer!

Last night after waking up at 2:00am my oldest daughter and I made our way to the bathroom and then a few hours later realizing we weren't leaving I made make shift beds and we slept on the floor. I thank God we have a big enough bathroom for us to do such a thing. Even the coffee this morning isn't quite bringing me up to speed.

Happy Father's Day

I couldn't resist any longer, the kids and I gave my husband his father's day gift a day early. For those of you who know me know it is so hard for me to keep a gift a secret and I usually buy last minute so I don't have the urge to spoil it early. But I had to put some time into this one and had it hidden in the garage wrapped and ready for days and couldn't wait any longer.

One of the perks of having 5 kids.... a framed picture with each kid holding a letter. Here is an altered version with out their faces but I have to say that I got each of them to smile their happiest smile and look at the camera. :) Love how it turned out.

Our kids love their daddy so much and were thrilled to see him open this gift. I am very blessed to have an amazing father to my kids.

Happy Father's Day to all of you!

the constant battle....

Do I risk putting my kids in an environment that will cause them stress? Not when they are already having a hard day.

Today I was so bummed to have to stay home from church and a family party.  Two of our little ones woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I had just bought a new outfit the day before and was eager to wear it.