Fish Update

So earlier in the week I blogged about Connor getting a fish for his room. He was so excited that Ruby would be in his room. Well Monday morning I went in his room to get his shoes and noticed that Ruby was swimming around. I sent Chris in to confirm my fear and I was right. Ruby had passed on during the night. Chris explained to Connor that Ruby had passed away. Connor was quite upset but was promised that he could get a new Ruby fish this weekend. He has reminded us about this as the weekend is almost here. Keep your fingers crossed that the new fish will make it longer than a few hours.

My Darling Kids

This has been the craziest week with school starting and learing our morning and evening rountine. Each day this week I come home to the best kids. When I pick Connor up from his school, he proudly tells that I am his best friend and that he loves me as he gets into the car. It just makes me smile! Camryn has learned to give kisses so each evening she gives me kisses and then smiles up at you. It just makes my heart swell with happiness. The greatest gift the Lord gave me was motherhood. I never knew that I could truely love someone so much until I married Chris and then later became a Mom. Chris is always telling me that he loves coming home to Connor who greets him with such excitment and Camryn who smiles the minutes she hears his voice. I am so proud and honored to be Mom to such amazing kids!

I may be CRAZY

I have decieded that I want a fish as a class pet so I went and picked out a Beta for my classroom. I must say that Sal is a very handsome blue Beta. While I was picking out my fish, Connor decided that he needed a Ruby fish. (Ruby is from Land Before Time.) So Connor came home with a Red beta. We set up the tank and got Ruby's home all ready. Chris and I have discussed with him the responsiblities of having a pet fish. Connor is so excited to have Ruby in his room next to his bed. He informed me that he will be sleeping in his bed now so that Ruby won't be scared.

Life

As school starts Monday I began to think how rushed things are this time of year. I have spent many hours up at school working in my room and in meetings. I come home to rush dinner and get kids bathed and in the bed. This afternoon my babysitter, who has been a huge help in my room at school, commented that I seemed to be going in 50 different places at one time. So this got me thinking... I need to slow down and take the time to enjoy what is going on. I have to learn that if I do not get something done, there is always tomorrow.

Growing Up

My son spent the night at his cousins last night. It was the first time that he has spent the night at someone's house besides my sisters. I did not sleep much last night waiting for the call and noticing how empty the house felt without him here. Camryn enjoyed not having her big brother here because she had Mommy and Daddy's full attention all night and this morning.

Connor turns 4!

Connor is 4 today! I can hardly believe it! He was up at 6 this morning to tell us that he needed a whole bunch of milk filled way up top and that he was 4 now. He has had a blast playing with some of his presents. Chris and I gave him a T- Rex for his birthday that Connor loves. He took the T-Rex to the doctor this morning, to get a hair cut and the T-Rex joined us for lunch at the table before both T-Rex and Connor took a nap on the couch! What a birthday so far!