All joking aside life really is just flying by and even on the days I think I have accomplished nothing I actually had cleaned the house, did laundry, cooked, baked, grocery shopped, paid bills, had the cars serviced, cleaned the house, did laundry, cooked, cleaned, laundry, cooked, laundry, worked, laundry, cooked, laundry, worked, laundry, laundry oh and took care of five kids and one husbands every need...somehow I still have squeezed in sewing and some photography..People ask how I make time for the hobbies... Seriously? Without them I may go insane, that is if I haven't already...
The past week was one where I feel like I did accomplish a lot and was quite proud. We had family pictures and I somehow managed to sew all four girls outfits in 48hrs....It was fun... The pictures turned out great and I will post them soon. I managed to make an awesome snugly blanket for a wedding present and even made it to the wedding before the gorgeous bride walked down the isle. I'd post pictures of us at the wedding but I feel I've "grown" more than I'd like to and rather not remember it in pictures.
We spent last week taking Penny to specialist to decide the best course of treatment for her Plagiocephaly and Torticallis- this topic will have to be a whole post by itself next week because I just am not ready to discuss it...I'm still figuring out how exactly I feel about it...
Thank goodness Gianna has grown a bit and is maturing.. We have had about three weeks of attitude, arguments, crying and melt downs... She snapped out of it before I totally lost my mind and turned back into my sweet girl by Saturday. I sooooo enjoyed her Saturday. She was loving and kind. She held hands and told me she wanted to be just like me and it simply made my day! Ty had a rough week too... I think this pre-teen state is already taking over not to mention he is so sick of his cast! He had been extremely grumpy and I had just about had it when he read one of the Percy Jackson books and fell in love. I love that my kids love to read and get so excited when they find something that sparks their interest. Ty has fallen for mythology.... I personally have zero interest- even in high school I hated having to ready about Greek Gods but Ty LOVES it. So now he has ready about 1300 pages in about a week reading the series, in fact the other day not being able to read was his punishment for some offense I can't remember... Glad to have my Ty back... Paris was scarce this week. She is now at the age where she has friends, parties and sleep overs. I love that she has made friends but I gotta say this gives me a glimpse to the future and I realize in no time the kids will have their own lives, plans and worlds. Each day that passes I am less and less the center of their world- I am edged out by school, friends, activities... I know my kids love me and are doing exactly what they need to be doing but it hurts to see it happen and at the exact same time makes me so proud. I have to let them grow....I don't want to....
Charlie and Penny are seven months this week! Talk about growing! My babies are crazy big and so very happy.
Miss. Penny
The girls are rolling, scooting, sitting-up and saying dada
In pictures they still look different to me but in person the similarity is really starting to show through
Miss. Charlie
Charlie is doing everything Penny is and will finally stand. She refused to bare any weight on her legs for months. For a while I thought her legs just couldn't support her chunkiness but looks like they can...
Can you tell who is who? I had to actually look back at the order of pics to know which baby was which...
Let em grow....
So another big thing I accomplished this week was starting my garden. This is something I have really wanted to do for quite some time. We don't own our home so I didn't want to start one because I know we will be buying a home in the next year or so, so I'd figure I would just wait till then... STUPID! Time is flying by, my kids are growing way to fast and I am getting older everyday so why would I wait to do anything?
I decided I would do a potted garden that could be moved with us. I really want the kids to have a project like this. I want them to see the little miracles that will pop up and then eat the fruits of their labor...
The big kids weren't home so Gianna and I got it started.
Gigi dressed herself this morning lol
Our garden is doing wonderful-nothing dead yet, fingers crossed
We have jalapeños-which we cook with all the time so they will come in handy!
We have beef stake tomatoes-I'm nervous about these because I hear they get very heavy so we will make a trip to Lowes this week to get some caging for support
We have basil from my friend Chan's garden. We transplanted it and so far its holding up.
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs, especially for my Abondigas which is a fam fav
Chives
Mint is the perfect addition to our tea that we drink every single day and of course Mommy's Mojito's
Rosemary
If you look close you can see a Cherry tomato that appeared this morning-Gigi was so excited and she keeps picking away at the mint. She loves that she can just go out and eat a leaf~crazy girl.
Well kids- I hope you remember this time in our lives fondly and that someday you will plant a little garden with your kids and tell them about all the little pots of plants you once had and how special it was. I hope that although I am not always going to be such a big part of your life that you will always keep a special place for me in your hearts and know that although I am not the center of your world-you will always be the center of mine.
I have decided to really try to not put myself down and say I didn't accomplish anything on any given day because the fact is I accomplished a great deal just by being here and letting my little garden of kiddos grow...
Let it grow friends, let it grow...
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