I failed...

(BIG LOOOONG sigh!)

We have been busy bees!

Overall...I am pleased to say that the children are all healthy...finally!

I love watching Lydia become more of a princess every day!

Although, with it comes more temper tantrums and outbursts of daily tears. She was driving me bonkers one day, so I (regretfully) said, "My goodness girl, you're being a brat!" I know, it's the worst thing you can call your sweet children.. :( . She is unaware of what a brat is, and with her nature to repeat all things, and her naive little mind at work, she claimed herself....as a brat. She continued her crying and walked around with her (I'm so sorry for myself) whimper, saying, "I'm such a baaat..." over and over. I quickly stopped her and told her she was absolutely wonderful to me.

And then, in all my spare moments, I love watching my Maya grow up...my, it happens fast!

We're also taking Mr. Aiden, who has embraced his own style, to a great number of appointments....some for sleep problems, other for eyes....and the list goes on.

So, on to today....

I made lots of mistake, which can be the norm in my home!

Last night Connor handed me a paper, I brushed him off claiming I would read it later...

He got upset and said, "That's what you said last time!" (Yes, my friends, it is starting...my son is feeling I am failing him!)

I didn't read it...

Well, I did read it, but not until this morning after I drove my children to the bus and was home enjoying breakfast with the girls. It said, "Our Easter egg hunt will be Wed., the 20th at 12:30. Please bring a dozen plastic eggs with candy and a basket for your child!"

My shoulders fell.

I failed my son...again.

So, I did what any mother does...and I called my sister to let her know how crazy I am!

I made it to the school in time to deliver his eggs and Easter bag, but then I missed the bus at the end of the day.

I found my orphan boys at the school, waiting for their mother. What a crazy day!!!

As you can see, Maya thoroughly enjoyed her chocolate today....a last chance effort to keep her happy in the car!

She then took it upon herself to crawl out the front door while I put groceries away. She explored without hesitation. Her knees grew red, but her heart was so happy to be outside...on her own. Yes, she ate a stick too....my child is most definitely normal!

She knows how to cuddle her Momma!