Lazy days.....I think not.

Baby boy is here again for a few days and nothing about this week can qualify as the "lazy days of summer."  Although I am sitting down to write this post despite the fact that I have 5 kids running around playing and screaming and a baby entertaining himself on the floor so I guess not every moment is crazy.  It's great to see them all play well together and even better that I don't have to entertain them.  It's not so great when they start fighting and I have to step in and redirect.  The noise level is nuts and there are toys everywhere, which totally unnerves me.  I can't seem to get the laundry situation under control because each time I try to go upstairs to sort everything and put it away a fight breaks out.  So today I decided to just let it go and be present near the kids so I can help them navigate their playtime. Baby boy and Batman enjoy playing together but really struggle to share and cooperate with one another. Bubba also has a hard time getting everyone on the same page when trying to play a game, it just doesn't work when everyone wants to play their own way.  Peanut pretty much stays away from the boys and focuses her attention on Mr. M and Goose.  She loves to play with Goose and Goose is a great little mommy to her.  My heart swells with pride when I see her playing with Peanut and I can hear them laughing and enjoying themselves.  My time here is over, a request has been made that I go pick up the dog poop so they can play in the yard.  It's not a glorious job but it is a blessed one.

Summer time fun

Summer is here and our days are jam packed with activities.  Goose and Bubba our moving up, so long first and third grades, hello second and fourth!

Bubba tuned seven on the 16th, I can't believe how the time has flown.  He ties his shoes and can read and do math.  Just a few weeks ago he learned how to ride his bike without the training wheels.  He continues to love baseball and is such a joy in our lives!

Mommy and Bubba on his birthday

All star game!

The littles have been here just shy of three months.  I feel like it's been longer but that's probably because I'm so busy everyday all day.  Mr. M is doing really well and continues to make gains everyday.  He has rolled over a few times and is sleeping better for naps and at night.  Batman is having a harder time these days.  He is just so conflicted about being here away from his mom and dad.  His behavior shows us just how hard it is for him.

Here he is sporting his favorite mask.

Peanut is gaining more confidence everyday and now loves Big daddy.  She wants to do everything the big kids are doing and keeps up pretty well. She still struggles with night terrors which is so sad.  I just wish I knew what she was thinking.

Each day is filled with laughter, joy, crying, tears and lots of togetherness.  I do love summer!