A bonding Saturday with my kids...

~Time is going by so darn fast, I find myself wanting to put a "pause" on my kids growing up, on them not needing me as much anymore and simply just trying to enjoy every second I have with them. Yes some of those pieces of time also have whining and fighting but most of the time they are great kids and I could NOT be more BLESSED! Yesterday and into last night I wanted to take them somewhere, do something and simply get us out of the house. I have been a homebody lately, preparing to move, making lists, getting things organized and simply trying to heal and well feel better health-wise. I know it seems I mention my health alot, but sadly it occupies a great deal of time in my brain as well as my heart. I was doing so great, only to drop down-sort of like a roller coaster and am currently at the bottom trying like hell to drag myself back up. I am on a new vitamin regime, incorporating shakes into my diet so they can be easily digested, and also drinking a small amount of aloe daily-all of this in hopes of healing my poor stomach. I pray this works, along with the myriad of pills the Dr has me on as well. I just want to feel good, be able to walk my kids around the area and not have to worry if I can make it do to my poor stomach pains, etc...Please pray for that aspect of my life, it has been the most challenging year of my life. When a women see's herself gain literally over 50 pounds due to steroids, losing her hair with each day and no shine behind my smile? It takes it's toll but like I said I am fighting through this and WILL GET BETTER! Yet as always I digress-I am sorry! It seems I always talk about my stupid stomach! Gahhh! Today we woke up, well correction the trio woke up about 630am and I laid there until I started hearing "Hey mommy" and "I pee pee mama" I drug my tired body out of bed, opened their door to hugs and I love you's! Perfection! I ushered everyone out, changed the wet ones and settled them in for breakfast, I am really trying NOT to grocery shop so we are eating a myriad of different things at each meal..They find it fun so hey I am rolling with it! <3 They ate, and I drank my morning shake, then dressed my trio, I showered, dressed and we were off! First stop the apple picking farm! My kids dug it for all of 15 minutes max, they picked a few apples, each holding their own basket then lost interest. We took a few pictures and then picked up some jam, more apples and we were off! Next stop-lunch...A Gluten free Mexican restaurant in town that ROCKS! Then to the mall so they could burn off energy, I needed a few things and finally the big finale-Scarlett wanted her ears pierced! I remember my mom waiting until I was old enough to care for them, I think I was 5 or 6. Lately though everytime we are at the mall she wants her ears pierced so we went for it! I let her pick out her earrings, pink stars and she sat in my lap, sat still and did so good! She did not utter a cry, then all afternoon she would say "Mommy I am so pretty now" and point to her earrings! Yes my heart melted and a few tears sprung from my eyes. Now my Scarlett is an old soul, sort of like me...I was always told I am an old soul and now as I see it in my daughter I totally get it. She is reserved, eats very neat, has real conversations and seems to always know what to do to make someone feel better. Her teacher at daycare is named Mi-sun and she is from Korea, she said Scarlett literally brightens up her day. What wonderful children I have! All three each make a positive impact on their teachers more than negative so that tells me I am doing something right! This year has been all about them, I have not gotten a sitter in months because quite frankly I want to be near them even if they are sleeping, I feel at peace when I am home and they are here. Each child brings their different light to my life-Scarlett is my soft heart, very loving, cuddly, and sweet. Kellan is my risk taker, loves to ask questions and learn, yet always remembers to tell me he "Lubs me"(Loves me) and finally my Violet, she is silly! Has a loud and cute laugh! She reminds me of my mom, who also loves to be silly and the life of any party around. She loves cuddles too, so I am blessed triple! Now here I sit finishing up my blog, going through old clothes, trying to sell as much stuff as I can then giving away the rest. I really cannot believe the clothing I found in my closet today, seriously stuff that will NEVER EVER fit again but in beautiful condition so I hope to sell it. Tomorrow I tackle the garage(heavy sigh) weeding out the junk and making sure our movers have a clear picture of what to take, and so our property manager can also take stock of the work bench and other things that make our garage very functional! I will close for now...Enjoy the pictures of today's adventures and of Scarlett's new earrings! Love and blessings to you all~ <3