Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Survival of the Fittest

Colton and Caden started school last week... ( doncha love my pix from the new camera.. I DO!)And we're so excited for how well they're both doing... Then Kyle started Jr. High yesterday... (this is him making fun of mommy) nice hugh?

and as long as he's with his buddy, he's loving life...
Then there's AJ and Mommy...
doing the "home schooling" thing.

AJ is LOVING life, maybe because he's getting away with murder!!!

This is "scrapping 101" ... as in - our new "writing curriculum" for the year So, I had him go pick out some scrapping supplies...

And then of course, here is his DARLING tutor... who took him "bowling" for PE today. Followed by starbucks and a trip to the library to do some "stuff."
And today was my first day of school with my students... SO I am EXHAUSTED!!!

But... I lOVE, LOVE, LOVE my class, so that's ok!

Except that today is also...

TONY's Birthday!!

yeah... we'll have to get to celebrating that this weekend... when we have a chance to come up for air because it's a 3 DAY WEEKEND!!!

Yahoooooooooo

By then, I'm hoping I'll be able to do more than just text my hubby a "happy b-day," don't be late for football," "no I don't want anything from the drive thru for dinner" message on his phone.

wow... that even sounds worse than it felt when we we're living it out today; but there are times when I'm thankful for the fact that he's not the "sensitive" type; because let me just say, if this was how my birthday went... there'd be trouble in paradise... followed by an ever-so-large shoe shopping spree (hmmm, maybe not a bad thing???)

But... life is good! Crazy.... but good!

22 comments:

Amanda said...

It sounds like everyone is settling into the routine happily!
Glad you have a good group of kids to teach this year, thats half the battle!
l,
Amanda x

Kat said...

Those pics are awesome!

And I love your new look!

Anonymous said...

The pictures are great! I am glad school is going well for all of them. Have a great long weekend!

3boys247 said...

I love the new camera. Did you get a canon rebel? I NEED a new camera too.

The boys look great! Homeschooling looks like fun. How do you do it, since you are at school?

Kelly said...

Sounds like your school year is off to a great start!! And your boys could not be any cuter!!

Amy Plumb said...

Great pictures.

Sounds like you got everyone in school safe and sound.

Tyne said...

Busy! What fantastic pictures with your new camera... I am jealous!

The Joys of having Boys said...

I like those pics on the new camera!! Happy Birthday Tony!!!

Oh, by the way our homeschool days sometimes look like that :)

Jodi said...

Your camera is awesome! What kind is it! I want one!!!! And, is it big or compact? I am sure it is big to take such amazing photos!

Sounds like your year is going to be great!

Tammy said...

Your pics from you new camera are really good. The kid's look great. We are also looking forward to the nice long weekend. Enjoy.

Misty said...

You are amazing. Reading about home schooling and working... it makes me tired!!

Juliness said...

Those last lines made me laugh out loud! My husband neither wants or expects a big deal on his birthday. I made sure he knew early on that same principle Does Not Apply to my birthday. He's a great learner. :-p

Simply reading about your day made me tired so I hope you got a few minutes to yourself at some point.

Your boys are so handsome! Please send our birthday wishes to Mr T!

Anonymous said...

Have a good weekend! I hope next week goes well also!

Kristen said...

Glad to hear that you are surviving. Boy are you all busy! Beyond busy!! In fact, I am not sure that I get how you do it all. Super mom, I am thinking, super mom!!

Make sure to take some time for yourself and get some rest. After shoe shopping of course. :)

kristen said...

Great photos. They are very clear. What type of camera do you have as I need to buy a new one soon.

Grace Acres said...

I love the flexibility of homeschooling. Have fun celebrating.

Hipmomofboyz said...

Sounds like they are getting back into school. It's hard those first few weeks. I think harder on me, cuz I have been bad and sleeping in really late

I Am Boymom said...

Oh my gosh! How are you keeping up with everything??!! I love the pics, the freckles on your kids' noses are so cute.

new*me said...

That's how I describe our life too...crazy but good. Some days I would sure love a break from the crazy....just for a little bit though ;) Your pics are great. Your boys look like they are so much fun!

Wendi said...

Those photos are fab-u-lous!
You are one busy chicka!
Breathe. Shoe shop. Repeat.

Jenny said...

Great photos Rachel, and the boys look happy!

Sarah@Life in the Parsonage said...

What cute boys! I love meeting momma's of boys...we're a special breed ;)

and YAY for back to school!