So Much For That Idea...

So, I really thought I was gonna stay on top of this a little better but... I haven't. I'm gonna catch up again! We are trying to get ready to go out of town and not forgot anything while making sure we don't get charged for bags. It's kind of difficult to go on a trip these days! We have decided to all carry on our luggage so I have been measuring our bags to make sure they will fit and carefully planning what all to bring. I don't want to forget my camera and my walking shoes which both feel like they may almost fill my small suitcase. I'm getting a little nervous that I might be walking around Buffalo in the same clothes every day or bartering with the kids for space in their suitcases (which will cost me, I'm sure!) I am looking forward to experiencing Buffalo through the kid's eyes, being in cooler weather!!, seeing Brian's grandmother and being in cooler weather (oooohhhh can't wait... can you tell?).

Today is Father's Day and instead of being sad I am trying to appreciate that my kids have as great a father as I had...

June 1. We can talk openly and share ideas about what techniques work for homeschooling our kids.
June 2. We can decide to live on our own time schedule.
June 3. He strives to be healthy.
June 4. He has shown he can do anything.
June 5. He will spend the day in traffic in the car so I don't have to go alone.
June 6. He realizes sometimes you just have to get over it.
June 7. He has thick skin.
June 8. He is my hero.
June 9. He cracks me up often and fills our life with laughter.
June 10. Even when he could let me have it, he chose his words carefully.
June 11. He was calm when I wanted to go with my over-reacting gut.
June 12. His excitement fr the World Cup is contagious.
June 13. He is a great example of what a big brother should be like.
June 14. He is a vicious negotiator.
June 15. He extends himself beyond his comfort zone.
June 16. He takes care of me when I am sick.
June 17. He steps up when he has to.
June 18. The World Cup has made him marginally patriotic.
June 19. He came out to watch me play softball and didn't rip me apart afterwards.
June 20. He is an amazing dad to our boys.

Catching Up

Believe it or not…this will be the third time I have typed up this blog entry. I typed the whole thing and then my internet died as I tried to post and when I clicked the back button it was all gone. Things have been a little crazy around here for the last few weeks. We are trying to get the kid’s lessons done before the PS kids get out. I have been a little purse crazy (which is good) and business has been better than it usually is this time of year (which is also good). We have made our plans to go back to Buffalo this summer and the kids are really excited. As for the fact that I have not expressed my undying love for my husband for the last few weeks… I am going to make up for that and do better in the future…
May 15. He is constantly learning.
May 16. He gives me the time to sit around and read a good book all day.
May 17. He tries to pull me out of a bad mood.
May 18. He will get up and go for a walk with me.
May 19. If I ask, he does.
May 20. He respects “Grey’s” night.
May 21. He will go out and grill burgers for all the neighborhood kids.
May 22. He appreciates that I’m a cheap date.
May 23. He is like a big kid and will antagonize me until I wrestle with him.
May 24. He is my best friend and always has my back.
May 25. He tries not to wake me up when he comes to bed.
May 26. He is a good listener.
May 27. He still hasn’t realized that we walk so I can have his undivided attention.
May 28. He walks with me at night even when he’s sore.
May 29. He watched Hairy all day while we were at the pool so the kids could see him for a few hours.
May 30. He doesn’t limit the kids because of his insecurities.
May 31. He is supportive of the purses even if it means he has to listen to the noise while we watch a show together.