Our new tradition - on the last day of school the kids get to stay up late and watch a movie. This year was Bolt. 
Andrew playing with his clay
Elaina after her recital
The cutest baby boy in the world. Seriously. Look at that kid.
I havent really posted any pictures recently. Here are a few recent ones:
I finished The Year of Living Biblically. I enjoyed it. Funny and interesting. Two thumbs up.
Next up is Love in the Time of Cholera. I am far more interested in the Cholera part than I am in the Love part, but it seems to be more about love. Hmm. I'll keep trying. I also enjoy reading about Ebola and other assorted contagions. I am just wierd that way.
I don't know why exactly, but Facebook is irritating me these days. So, I made a comment that I am taking the summer off, logged out and deleted the bookmark. Of course, I know where to find it but I feel so free!!! Anyone who needs me can call, or email, or come to this blog (IF I have let them know of it's existence...bah hahahaha)so it's not like I am turning off the computer. I just dont want to know what everyone is doing all the time. It's too much.
So I just took an online test - 99%, got one wrong dammit. And I am done with my tests for this week. I just have to participate in some of the online discussion BS.
A&E are swimming at my moms house but will be home soon. I have to figure out what to make for dinner. Liam is asleep. We'll see how that affects bedtime. He hasnt been sleeping during his naptime (boo) but has been going to bed at 7:15 to make up for it (yay).
Life of Pi
the Secret Life of Bees
the Kite Runner
Love in the Time of Cholera
The Year of Living Biblically
Any other suggestions?
I am always amazed at Andrew & Elaina'a ability to cope with a screaming
baby/toddler in the car. Liam had a total meltdown today and cried in the car for about 20 minutes. I was losing my mind and I looked back and there are A&E, just looking out the window like nothing was happening. Of course then Elaina swatted Liam in the face with a book which did not help him and I did not condone but did understand.
I say the following:
Sit down when you're on the couch.
No jumping on the couch.
Get off the table.
No running in the house.
Get your shoes.
Shut the door.
Seriously, if I had a device that had these 6 statements recorded and all I had to do was press a button and hold it up - I'd never have to speak again.
Weekly themes! Every week will have a theme, such as dinosaurs, butterflies, ocean, etc. Each week we will do:
-a craft
-read a book
-watch a movie
-cook/bake
-have an outing
And all of these will relate to the theme. I dont have details on each week yet but I am definitely doing it.
I am also keeping quiet time sacred. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. they have 1 hour in their room to play quietly, read, nap, whatever while the baby sleeps. It keeps me sane.