Proud momma

Now I know we all love to brag about how amazing our kids are form time to time, but on days like to today bragging isn't really what its about. We have been blessed with such amazing kids, and today was an example of hard work paying off. We went to 10:45 mass this morning but it was just Big E, Mad, and I...Baby Gap feel asleep so Hubby stayed in the car with him. It was one of the busiest Sundays I've seen in a long time, as if it was Easter or Christmas. We were about 5 min early and there were no seats, so the kids and i stood in the back. I dread standing in the back cause they can't see anything and thus are always distracted. Today was one of those I just want to get on my soap box kind of days. I'm in mass and I turn to the left to see 2 different families laying out blankets(as if its a picnic) for this kids to sit on and color or read books and magazines during church. As I turn to the right there's a girl much older than Big E drawing and her brother also older than Big E playing with Legos?? This happens from time to time but today it was in excess, all of these children were way to old to be doing this. Its one thing if they are under 2 or 3 and still learning reverence, which we don't allow even at that age. Its another when they are old enough to listen and understand and I they could care less where they are and what's going on. What as the world come to that we as Christians teach are kids that its too much to expect them to take an hour out of their day to be with God. I've never used the nursery that's available during some mass and if a family does there's nothing wrong with that. Though I have to say raising your kids to be reverent isn't only exhausting, but you miss most of what's going on in mass. Well today wasn't that much different from normal, I had to get on my kids for various reason, some being that they were distracted by other kids, and some being that they were talking. Either way I'm always proud of how hard they try, Big E is only a year form his First Communion and he loves God so much. He has a very strong spirit, I can't wait to see what the future hold for him, and Mad has recently started reminding me to help her with prayers. These 2 are really becoming little Catholics. What brought tears to my eyes today was to separate instances where each one of them pointed out their love for God in different ways. After mass I headed over to the religious book store to purchase a scapular for my grandfather who's ill and in the hospital. We were only in the store for a matter of minutes, but it was long enough to catch Mad's eyes on something she had to have. We were at the register paying and she hands me something very breakable(which may I add she never usually picks up anything in store, we have a hand behind your back rule in stores). She says to me "Mommy I want baby!!!" in my hands is a ceramic Holy Family, they were with children's faces and Mary was hold a very small Baby Jesus. At first glance I say no, but then notice a small $1.00 tag on it. It was on clearance regularly $12. I told her she could have it and had Big E find a $1 clearance item as well. Big E picked a cross with a star and the word "Noel" on it. We leave the store and head home. Later on we are in the kitchen about to have lunch when Big E brings up something that just about knocked me off my feet. I was telling him that his Great Grandpa is very sick and may not be with us much longer. At which time he says. "That's ok Mom, he'll be able to see us in Heaven." tear...at which point I decide to use that comment for some teaching. I ask him if his whole body will be in Heaven. He says no, and then I ask well what's in Heaven then. He stated very confidently, "Well you are reborn,(reborn I ask, what does that mean) it means that when you die and go to Heaven you are reborn into Heaven as a Ghost." His words not mine, I ask him what he means by ghost and he says that its like your body separates and I asked if by ghost he meant spirit. He says "Exactly Mom!" This amazingly wonderful little boy at the age of 6, understands what a spirit is and that your soul separates from your body and goes to Heaven with God. I even asked discussed with him if that meant who you were went to Heaven(aka A mother with 3 kids and a husband)? He said yes you go to Heaven just as you were here but without your body?!?! Its crazy it took me years to understand this and I think I may have been an adult when I finally did. Big E is so blessed with God's understanding of life and the world. I'm such a blessed mother. To top all this off just a few days ago Big E told me he know what he wants to be when he grows up.... he wants to help people and animals all over the world, but he desires to work outside...our little adventurer.

In this picture in Mad's left hand is her Holy Family, which she has walked around the house all day taking care of...she's such a little mommy.

Homeschooling with the Posey's

So we have spent the summer getting things together for our classroom this year. This will be the first year we homeschool without any help. Last 2 years Big E was in a kind of co-op, so 2 days a week he'd go to school and learn and then I'd teach him the other 2. At first I was scared to teach on my own, but now I'm so excited to take on a challenge that not only is rewarding to me, but teaches the kids. I've been collecting books and teaching items throughout the summer. We now have a school desk for Big E,a small children's table which I painted top with chalk board paint for practicing math problems. Plus a half wall of chalkboard paint for Mad to draw while Big E is learning. I've collected a good amount of learning posters and the ABC's in sign language...and the best part 3 dry erase boards. This year is going to be so much fun, on top of everything I'm doing at home, Big E is also going to be in Cub Scouts so that should be a great socially, but also great for our adventurer. He told me the other day when he grows up he wants to have a job where he can help people and animals, and be outside all the time. I'm so happy he loves being outdoors so much.

So I had to share photos of our school area...but I must add, my husband has destroyed our blinds in the kitchen trying to kill flies. I don't know if everyone else is having similar fly issues, but if the door is open for a second we have a whole army of flies come in ;)

Playdates make our days more fun

Over the years since I became a mom, I've had all different kinds of friends with so many different kinds of kids. Some friends would be so much fun to have playdates with but weren't ever available. Others we available too much and I couldn't stand the way they raised their kid. Still others were were crappy friends, but our kids played great together. In the past 6 years though, I haven't come across more than a few amazing friends. The ones that not only click with you, but also have really well behaved kids that I love my kids to play with. Friends like that makes long weeks feel short, and make those stressful days feel like they aren't going to take you over. To those few friends that have been there for me in more ways than one, thanks, for helping me clear my head when I need it the most. I love the smiles on my kids faces when I tell them we are going to play with your kids. Kiddos to all you hard working stay at home mom's who are raising well behaved respectful kids.

Great Grandpa turned 86!

My grandpa turned 86 last week, he's the only grandfather I have left and I'm so happy to have him. My dad, the kids, and I went over to the place he's living had a little cake and ice cream and enjoyed every minute with him. He's the best I've seen him in a long time. The cool thing about grandpas birthday is he shares it with his son, my Uncle Mark....so Happy birthday to Uncle Mark as well. We love you Grandpa Fisch!!!

Video Games

So usually I'm not one for playing video games, I've sort of outgrown them, but recently Devin and I have found one that we can play with Ethan and it seems to be a great game for learning. Though I'm sure some would disagree. Its called Minecraft, its very old school in how it looks, everything is in pixels kind of, even your characters are made of block like squares. Anyways what I love about it is that you mine for things like iron, coal, etc. when you find it you can use those things plus wood from trees you've chomped down and make things like ladders, doors, torches, and alot more. Ethan really loves building and digging, I do as well as Devin. Anyways, I'm just surprised to find a game I enjoy and agree with for Ethan to play so I had to share. It can also be played on the computer or even your cell phone...crazy huh?? What is the avg. video game time a kid should have per week, per day, whatever and should it be different depending on the type of game, learning versus pure play time? Please leave comments would love to get your input, I know there's plenty of info out on the web but I'd love to hear from my family and friends.

Day 1 of blogging

We've had such a lazy day. On days like today I enjoy not doing so much but also feel unsuccessful. We have so much to work, we were planning a garage sale for next week but since its a off week for people with paydays and I was able to register for the free spa day...I think u deserve a break.

The other day a friend showed me a New Blogger that  I'm in love with, the blog is called Our Aussie Homeschool. The mom has great suggestions for school and fun projects. I spent an hour or so the other day print out a bunch a great stuff and whole punching it for the safety of school. Which we are contemplating doing 6weeks on 1week off I think Big E will appreciative that and he can spend some weeks off visiting his Mimi and Grandad in Lubbock. Very excited about this school year....can't wait.

On a side note I have a precious boy sleeping on me as I type. Live our sweet Baby Gap. God has truely blessed us with wonderful kids.

Sorry for typos this is my first time trying to post from my cell.

I had to post these pics of the kids, Baby Gap sleeping on my chest, Mad wearing jewelry with her toes all painted, and Big E dressed up like Moses reenacting the movie with Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Enjoy

No more facebook

I've decided that I'm no longer taken part in Facebook, this blog will be how I share information with family and friends, if you want check up on us you knew where to find us. I'm in the process of learning about blogging, I want to be able to post a good amount of pictures so if you have any suggestions...i.e. do I need to go through a picture website instead or can I do it all on here..please don't hesitate to let me know. Time has been passing so quickly I drop my jaw at Baby Gap's age 7 months already. I just can't believe how quickly this has all happened. In less than 6 yrs Hubby and I got married and have had 3 kids. Life does have a way of surprising you when you least expect. We are currently in purge mode at our house, meaning we are de-cluttering to have things function better for the whole family. I love how every time we do this I feel like my house couldn't get much better than it is and then we out do ourselves again...lol. So far we are still organizing a functional home-school/ dining room. Its starting to come to come together day by day. Last week I empty all the closets in the house and decided to take a big step in moving the kids clothes to our closet to have a family closet. So far I think we are all pretty happy with the change, the bedrooms are more organized and getting everyone dressed is much simpler than ever before. Plus Big E stopped changing his clothes 4 and 5 times a day, which means less laundry. YEAH... Well I'm signing off to work on the picture transfer from facebook, hope to be back very soon.