Losing Steam

I don't know if it's the nice weather, or just a lack of interest, but I am definitely losing steam with my creative interests. When I sit down to scrapbook, I look outside and think, "why am I inside on such a nice day?" Tuesday night I had my first experience with having a "booth" at our preschool craft show. I did not get one single order and most people did not even look at my books. Now, let me just say that I don't really care because I have decided to scale back my operation. But, man, no one was even looking! Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted and I still plan to take orders from friends and family. I was really in it more for the fun of it anyway. Live and learn, right!?

The Allergies have arrived!

Parker is miserable with his seasonal allergies. His eyes drive him crazy so then he drives us crazy. He flat out refuses to take medicine which makes the whole thing that much worse. I try to sneak it in when I can, but he's not stupid. He can usually tell when something is up. I am really excited about scrapbooking right now. I have been so inspired by Kim Lillpop's pages. Seeing what she does makes me want to experiment more and be more creative. Yeah! I love that. We have some very busy weeks coming up with all of the end-of-school activities. I sort of dread that kind of chaos. We shall see what happens!

HAPPY EASTER

These pictures are from the Severe's annual Easter egg hunt. There must have been a million eggs--more than the kids could even carry! Parker loves it and Jack is sort of getting the hang of it. He still wants to pick up a few eggs and then quit. A beautiful day and great family fun. Oh yeah, and lots of melted chocolate!

LIttle Terror

Oh. Jack. That child is driving me CRAZY! I am really at a loss as to how to discipline him--particularly in public. Yesterday was a shopping nightmare. (Magnified by the fact that he threw up all over himself when we arrived.) I had to strip him down to his diaper in the parking lot and take him into the store in just a diaper and buy him a new outfit. Then I went back to the van and used the shopping bag to clean up all the puke. That is motherhood! It isn't those sweet, cuddly moments when your child is adorable and sleepy. It's these nightmare moments that define motherhood. It's these times that I thank God for making me love my boys so, so much--otherwise I would want to leave them by the side of the road! :-) Anyway, I did this scrapbook page to enter my very first scrapbook contest. I probably won't win, but I kind of like a challenge. Have a great Easter and remember why we are celebrating. Thank you God for sending Your Son--how blessed we are by Your sacrifice!

No Cuffs

If you know Parker, you know our ongoing battle with his clothes. He has these crazy ideas about what he will and won't wear. The cuffs thing is probably the weirdest and worst. It is remarkably hard to find boys shirts without cuffs. Hopefully now that short-sleeve weather has arrived, this will not be an issue. However, knowing Parker, he will come up with some new clothing demand to torment me. I remember the old days when I used to dress him so cute in such trendy clothes. Boy are those days gone. Luckily I still have Jack to play dress-up with, but he is beginning to assert his own preferences too. I am such an agreeable person, how did I get these demanding children!? :-) I have nothing new to report for now, but I promise to be a better blogger and post more pictures and more info. Have a great day!!!!