Summer break....

Yesterday I took Lilly to the Park district farm, called Blackberry Farm.   Turned out to be free day so we went early to beat the crowds.  She is 2 so she was easy to distract making it easy go from activity to the next.   She probably would just been happy to climb on the rock enclosures  around the flowers.  We were able to see the animals including getting licked by a goat, ride the carousel, ride the train and talk to Robbie the horse who was eating lunch.  They also have big play area area we climbed on that.  We left at 11 just as the masses arrived and enjoyed lunch before returning home to a well deserved nap.  

SCHOOL'S OUT!

School 's out !   Thank you Jesus !   This past at least two months have been trying at best.  With new admin, unprofessional coworkers, new procedures that make no sense, and the normal student management I've done all I can to not blow.

I simply focused on the kids and reminded myself exactly why I love my job....and those little sweeties rewarded me with hugs and thank you bus driver.   I also spent some time in the office helping sub dispatch and really confirmed to myself that I DO love driving that big yellow school bus.

My plans for summer are for field trips and hanging out at home enjoying the home front...the perfect fix for my frazzled brain.

I can finally tell!  My daughther Liz is having a GIRL! So number 8 is a GIRL!

Hey friends !   School's almost out so I am going to make a serious effort to post.  I rarely use my computer (it's old and slow), this pad won't let me post pics but my phone will so I'll try and figure out how to add them later.  My family is growing as we speak with baby Kyle being born March 29 and my daughter due in September.  I know what she's having but been sworn to keep mum until Sunday at their reveal party.   

With such a big group and outside influences my hub and I have been taking a step back and watch and see how our clan grows and changes.  They all are doing well, but are still making choices we find unwise....but so did we....with God's helpl I am sure the will figure life out.  

We are making a huge effort to enjoy our own life and do things we enjoy.   We walked the Walk for Autism last week. We really enjoyed it too.  This weekend we are working on are our house something neglected because both work long hours .

I do love my grandma Roses time....Lilly daily asks to go to Grandma Roses house, she even gives her parent's turn by turn directions, Kaleb lights up when he sees a semi or bus sure that we are behind the wheel.  He's baby brother will get to know me during times when his mommy goes to sports class with Kaleb.  Baby Tommy grins when he sees us....my 3 guys Jake, Cody and Dayton are done with school and are looking forward to our day trips this summer....

Trying to find balance is tough as my job is going through new admin and really trying my patience, thankfully summer break will give me a break to regroup.   

I love this  journal in that I can go back and see how life really does come back into line after change.  Like you friends I always know where I can find some peace.

Love guys bunches and I promises to update more of course let you know whether I get a he or a she grandbaby.

A post finally.   I am doing it on my phone so it's kinda hard.  We have been great. ...waiting for spring and spending time with these darlings.  I am driving the big yellow bus still. 

Mark and I are planning a trip to Florid a in July...very ready for a  break.

One more  baby boy due in April.  AND my just married in October daughter found out she is pregnant!  We go to the doctor tomorrow....I am used to my bunch and love every bit of t

hem....Maybe we'll get another girl !????

My Christmas was wonderful.   I am super blessed with gran kids !   My children are all doing great.   Here's to an awesome 2013 !

fall back

Good morning!

Here in Illinois we fell back, I'm enjoying my extra hour by relaxing in my bed.  My husband has to work today so he's already off.  He has a load of some sort that he is taking to Ohio.  The grand sons are here they are downstairs doing homework.

The weather is chilly, but clear so I'll end up walking the kiddo's to the park.  Sometimes I need the walk and fresh air more than they do.  

still the same in my world ... kids, husband and jobs = have a good one  and count your blessings!   some have had it rough right now