McWane Center

We went to the McWane Center today and had a great time. I tried to get a few good pictures but that just didn't happen. It's much more fun to play than to smile for the camera.

The current 3 musketeers about to head in for some fun:

Baby Jack waiting patiently to get out of the stroller:

The one and only attempt at a group shot:

My little train conductors:

This was taken a few days ago when it was a little warmer. They really are a sweet bunch and love to help each other out:

Spring Break Updates!

You may remember that Rick's parents kept Kate, Claire and Henry for us for a few days over Spring Break. Here was my "to-do" list and how I did:

1. Make room for Sims. We have a 3 bedroom house so that means we have to fit 5 children into 2 bedrooms. I have a lot of options, just trying to figure out the best one.

I couldn't decide the best way to arrange the rooms. The most obviously was to put all of the boys in one room but I didn't really want to do that yet. SO, I came up with a scientific way to decide what to do. If you think nutrition can be obtained from eating Legos or Barbie shoes....NURSERY; if not....BIG KID ROOM! So that's what I did. Kate, Claire and Henry are all in the same room. Kate and Claire have been sharing a full bed and we set up a twin bed from my grandparent's house for Henry. Jack and Simon will share the nursery. At some point we'll have to rearrange again, but not for a few years! :) 1% of me felt bad that Henry will be sharing a room with girls so I just decided I wouldn't wash his sheets as often to give him a more "manly" bed. Now that 1% of me feels much better. Henry was and still is thrilled with his new roomates as are the girls. Everyone is happy and excited about all of the new changes and the new brother.

2. Go to lunch with my mom. Normally we're meeting up at McDonalds for the kids so I want to go to a grown up restaurant.

My mom, sister Emma, and I went to Urban Cookhouse in Homewood. I'd eat there every day if I could.

3. Get a Diet Coke at a place with good ice - y'all know what I'm talking about.

I messed up a little here. I only got Diet Coke with good ice twice. I should have done this everyday. I need to keep this up for the last 10 weeks.

4. Play with my baby who is about to be a big brother.

We had a great time together! That little guy is used to entertainment with his big sisters/brother around. So he always wanted to play when he wasn't napping.

5. Do nothing. Let's face it. I may not have just 1 child with me again until that 1 child is 17 and all of the brothers and sisters have moved out.

This was harder to do than I expected. Every time I would sit down, I'd think, "I need to be getting work done with all the kids gone." But I did manage :)

I've been so bad about taking pictures lately so I'm going to try and do that this week and put some on the blog later this week!!

Maternity Portraits

Some women choose to have their pregnancy, this mysterious and wonderful season on life, captured by a professional photographer. I have no need for such mementos because in my very house resides an artist. In her latest drawing session, my artist chose to highlight me. I admit, she decided to take some creative license in her drawing (um...where's the baby) but what truly good artist doesn't. She chose instead, to highlight some of the more subtle changes that pregnancy brings. (At least I thought they were subtle until receiving my picture.) So without any further delay, my 29 week Maternity Portrait:

24 the movie?

Over the past few months we've watched the series 24 on Netflix.  Yes, we're a little behind, but we finished tonight.  With about 5 minutes left in the final episode of the series, I said to Peggy, "They are setting this up for a movie. What if I go online right when this episode ends and I find they've announced the movie?"

Well, that's exactly what happened.  As the final episode counted down 3, 2, 1, 0, I went and googled 24 the movie, and this article, which was posted about an hour ago, was the top hit:

http://www.movieweb.com/news/24-movie-arrives-in-2012

Jack is Back!

Update:
Apparently Kiefer Sutherland announced the movie on the View this morning.  Let's hope he said, "You have my word."
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/21/24-movie-kiefer-sutherland-announces-release-date/

Spring Break

If you have school aged children and you home school, Spring Break is actually a real break! It's one less responsibility I have for 5 whole days! Kate was just thrilled when she found out we didn't have school. You should have seen her face when I told her she didn't have school ALL summer either! :)

Plus....we took Kate, Claire AND Henry to my in-laws last night and they'll be there until SUNDAY!!! I cannot remember the last time I had only 1 child. If anyone has any tips for handling one child who still sleeps a lot and smiles the rest of the day, please let me know! :)

Everyone has been asking what I'm going to do with all of my "free" time so here is my list:

1. Make room for Sims. We have a 3 bedroom house so that means we have to fit 5 children into 2 bedrooms. I have a lot of options, just trying to figure out the best one.

2. Go to lunch with my mom. Normally we're meeting up at McDonalds for the kids so I want to go to a grown up restaurant.

3. Get a Diet Coke at a place with good ice - y'all know what I'm talking about.

4. Play with my baby who is about to be a big brother.

5. Do nothing. Let's face it. I may not have just 1 child with me again until that 1 child is 17 and all of the brothers and sisters have moved out.

That's a lot to do with just a few days left! I better go get busy...