I haven't posted anything in such a long time and it is because of a lot of reasons - firstly because having five children really doesn't give you much free time and with one being 15 I don't get the computer as often as I used too. I love all of my kids and am very proud of all that they are doing. Storm just competed in three dance competitions for Jazz and was awarded a High Silver, Gold and Silver. She was incredible. I loved watching her. For her last competition we brought Andy with us - I want to put him in Hip Hop classes next year. I thought it would be really fun to have them dance together but Storm doesn't think she is going to dance next year - she would like to try cheerleading. Isaac and Merrill have both been taking piano lessons this year and their recital is on Monday. It is going to be so fun to watch them - they are the only two students their teacher has so it is going to be all about them! Lincoln is learning where things are on his body like his nose or his belly button - he is tons of fun - his favorite place in the whole world is the gym - as long as there is a few balls in there to play with he is in his own little heaven.
I am super excited that school will be over soon - I love having my kids at home with me. we have a lot of fun plans for this summer so I hope it is warm and sunny.
In two weeks I am going to visit family in Guelph - my brother Brock is getting married and I am super excited to see everyone - it has been way too long - I have four neices I haven't even met yet! It will be hard to leave the three older boys here but they are thrilled to have Nana come and stay with them. I think they are counting down more than I am.
Just a little story about something that made me super proud of Isaac and Merrill and then a quick story about Andy. Isaac and Merrill had their HLAT (higher level achievement test)in writing - they had to write about and unsung hero in their lives. Isaac wrote about his Daddy and Merrill wrote about his big brother Isaac. It makes me happy in a way that no words can describe that their hero's are also their family. Andy's story - Rich has been telling the boys some greek mythology stories before bed and a few weeks ago he told the story about Achillies and just two days ago Andy was having trouble with his running shoes so I was helping him get them on - he told me to be careful of his heal - "it's my weak spot mommy'
I am hoping to be better at keeping this blog - I have to realize that I am writing this for me and my family and not care too much that what I write might not be entertaining to others - this is for us but I do think it's a great bonus if whoever reads this finds it enjoyable. I love my family and all the ways they keep my life interesting - till next time!
