Random Ramblings

I haven't written a post in a while, because honestly I haven't had much to say.

First storm of the season hit yesterday, and Branden drew up a three page snow removal contract that I guess I'm supposed to sign..I loved his "in case of financial difficulties" clause. He also added late payment charges @ 3 dollars a day! (That's my boy!) The funniest part is the signature section...where I'm supposed to agree to being gauged by signing the contract.

I'm going to be in Ottawa Monday to Thursday, I'll be checking in now and then, but I won't be around much. Gonna get some Christmas shopping done, and spend some time with my Grams. She wants me to teach her to play some card games. That'll be fun!

I am addicted to OVERLORD! It's an adventure game played on the 360. The fun part is having minions that do what they are told:lol:..so not like having children! The game is also available for PC.

Have a fantastic day guys!

People always ask me how I manage with five children. I'm going to let you all in on a well kept secret:

I don't manage. I have more grey hairs than a grey wig factory, but every parent stresses over their children. Every day stuff like: Is he going to be warm enough? Did I remember to throw an extra pair of mitts in his bag?

But what takes to be a mom of five is strength, and lots of laundry detergent.

We have good days, when everything goes smoothly and I haven't had to douce any of them with peroxide.

And we have bad days, when nerves are stretched and tempers are flared. I take a time out for myself, and maybe take a ten minute bath. With only one washroom ten minutes is a luxury..there is always someone pounding on the door yelling "HURRY UP MOM!" I can practically see the yeller jumping up and down in distress and holding their crotch. Not sure why we do that, jumping doesn't distract thee bladder from it's intent to empty.

To have five children one must love to cook, and be tollerant of dirty dishes. 3 meals a day plus two snacks multiplied by six people can obviously only eaqual dishpan hands. I don't have the luxury of a dishwasher, in fact I wouldn't know how to use one if I did have said luxury.

Sure having five children is a good deal of work, but moments that I cherish make all that work seem like very little effort. Simple things like watching a movie together really do make my life a great place to be.

This halloween I asked the kids to come up with their own costumes.

Danika decided to be a dead teenage boy...That was easy, some of her brothers clothes and makeup by Amanda.

Matthew wanted to be a clown. I think he's the cutest clown ever!

Jacob wanted to be a woman.
Amanda did his makeup and chose clothes for him from her wardrobe. He is wearing a pair of 1" heels, and having fun with that!

Amanda and Branden decided not to dress up this year. I think they have outgrown trick or treating.

I'm definately trick or treating this year. I'll be wearing a ball gown, makeup and a ruby coloured eye mask.
I plan on raking in all that candy goodness. YUM!

Happy halloween guys!

Today wasn't nearly as exciting as yesterday. The kidlets got on the right bus and safely to the right school..

I did my laundry..( I'm by no means fond of doing laundry but I don't share Mug's contempt for the chore) I picked up a few items for supper- chicken, salad stuff and an apple pie.

I went home and decided to walk my dog. We wound up down by the river where we contemplated great things...like -how come those two city workers are fast asleep in their truck..and how do I get a job like that?

I returned home and started up the BBQ...and started supper. I wasn't particularly hungry so I watched everyone else eat. (Mark it on the calender Mugs...I wasn't hungry!)

Now I have to tuck the kids in and I think I'll curl up with a book and read myself to sleep.


Good night...sweet dreams.