Why yes, I HAVE been avoiding writing in here.

Mommy, I'm shocked!

Dear friends, the last time I wrote I was on a mission. I had goals and lists and determination!

I kind of failed.
Not completely, but enough. I was doing pretty well turning off the electronics and tuning into my kids, but then Life happened. Our schedule completely changed and nowadays our family isn't even home together until it's time to cook dinner. By the time that's over we are all just about collapsing. Except for Diva Girl...she stands on the back of the couch, holds on to the railing for the stairs, and whips her hair back and forth laughing like a maniacal go-go dancer.

So my pledge to unplug for an hour every day to do a fun activity with the kids hasn't exactly panned out. However, I have tried to keep the spirit of my challenge going. I've been trying to step away from my screen and play. Or read. Or fill up the kiddie pool.

Best $10 purchase. Ever.

I've been thinking a lot about this blog lately. Gotten some encouragement to write more. Did you know that when I was a kid I wanted to be a writer? I long since figured out that God wanted me to wander down a different path, but I do think there is a lot of worth in continuing writing down my experiences and various musings. The more I learn about my kids the more I want others to know them, understand them. Maybe then the world will be ready for them and accept them. Love them.

But then again...who wouldn't love these kids?

Diva Girl 5yrs

Rascal 2yrs

Vlad 5mo