Labor Day

Well yesterday was Labor Day and we spent it with family, meeting my newest cousin. Violette is a demure little cutie who already has her daddy wrapped. We drove down with my brother and his wife and all often household. It was a very nice trip. The men grilled hot dogs and bacon dogs which did NOT agree with me later (never again). My aunt and other cousins showed up a bit unexpected so that was also nice. Of course the visit wouldn't be complete without me leaving something behind; that something was the fully loaded diaper bag. Sigh.

Well my cub is almost a year old can you believe it? He is by far the fastest aging child I have had. We have been working on getting him out if my bed and into his crib. Since my DH was off for 5 days for the holiday it was perfect since I didn't have to worry about him not getting enough sleep for work. It has been a job but tonight when I put him in his crib it was only one whine then he turned and went right to sleep. He had a large stuffed dog (thanks to his brother) with my nightshirt on it since hubby insists (for my 'scent'). He seems to like it there so it stays!

My youngest sister is scheduled to go back to California in the morning and my oldest girl is simply distraught, to put it lightly. With the minor age difference they are more like sisters than aunt/niece. I think it will be good for all parties involved but quite frankly I will miss the 24 hour babysitter. :/

Well I may be a cameo in another play as my old character. The Crandles will debut an ep.3 soon so we may see Ms. Mabel cut up again. She is a nut.

Well with the fall approaching, sports season is upon us. My oldest son and baby girl want to join a team. I see my days are filling up again and although I do enjoy the busyness of this stage of my life I have to make sure I don't drown out whats important. I am grateful for friends that know what I'm talking about and have wisdom on the subject. I'm also, more importantly, grateful for a God who loves me so much that he will show me what to give my time to that will be best for our family. Do you have any tips on scheduling or planning meals or other household duties around team activities?