School Can't Come Soon Enough!

It's official I want my kids back in school!! I think they are feeling the same pain as me because I am going a little coo coo. Since all of our fun vacation time and planned activities are over they are constantly moping around the house complaining of none other BORDUM! It seems that every suggestion I make is never good enough, the only reply I get is "thats boring" or "I don't want to do that" It seems that when there is nothing planned they tend to tease one another, fight, want to eat 24/7 and drive me insane. Where is year round school when I need it? The question I always ask them is what do you do when you are hungry at school? There is exactly 21 more days until school begins. The question I ask myself is what am I going to do for three weeks. Sadly, Taylor's bossom buddy left for her grandma's for a week today which means no friend for her. Where's the cousin's and family when you need them most?!

We are still trying to get sleep scheduling back on. Last night the kids would not go to bed again before 10 pm. This truely has to stop. What happened to adult conversation alone time?? It does make it nice for sleeping in, but I would much rather have the early to bed early to rise.

After reading Amie's blog yesterday about how she has organized her pictures it made me want to scrapbook. I used to be so on top of it, but now since blogging it has taken a back burner. I haven't done anything since January. And also do to blogging I have increased my picture taking 10 fold! I just developed some from our Cali vacation and came away with 180 pictures!! I keep staring at the stack hoping I will feel motivated. Not so yet.

This is my sad bag of pictures-
I think there are over 500 pictures in it.

On a happier note, I found out that Jared starts soccer practice next week. I actually have to go and register him today. Normally, I would cringe at the start of a new seasonal sport. But, he has been so bored I think it will be a good thing for us. Taylor has also peaked an interest in it, so I thought I would sign her up as well. This will make 3 activities for her this fall. We will have to see how it goes.

I sent the kids outside today to play in the hose, because I had enough of the television and x-box. In case you are wondering, since we have gotten back the schedule has pretty much been out the window. So my plan B is to just survive the next three weeks. I have had such a bad attitude lately that whatever they do to not make a mess is fine by me! Unfortunately, this only lasted for a short 30 minutes! I need a pool!! It always seems like they are having so much fun in the picture. The sad thing is my kids will always stop and look happy for a picture when they see a camera. Go figure.

(Thanks to Jordan-- Taylor inheirited 2 new suits..isn't it cute?)
Oh, and yes Jill it is from Kohl's.

As you can see from the nice yellow in my yard, it has been extremely dry here. We pretty much came home to straw grass. I was so sad to see my yard so ugly. Without any t.l.c. for a week you can really tell. It's been so hot and dry that our water department has put us on a water restriction. We are only allowed to water our lawns on certain days of the week depending on the last digit of our address. Pretty crazy!! It seems like we either get too much rain or not enough.

Okay, I think I am done complaining except for the fact that I have to prepare dinner. I really shouldn't complain about it, but not cooking for over a week can make you feel that way. What I want to do is soak in a huge bath of bubbles and read a book. But, I know that ain't gonna happen!

This is where I want to be!!
In G'ma Dorothy's fabulous tub.