Best moments of 2008

Wow, another year gone and a new one just beginning- how time flies! We are in the midst of milestones at my house. My baby (he's 2 and a half ) just moved out of a crib into a big boy bed and is potty training. My middle son (7) lost his first 2 teeth and my oldest will be hitting double digits (he'll be 10) next month. As I look back on 2008 I am amamzed and a little bewildered at all that went on.
My top 10 in no particular order:

Celebratiing 10 years of marriage
Being accepted into Bizdom U
Joining the Mydols
Family trip to the Cayman Islands
4th of July in Minneapolis
The beach in Port Austin
Singing w/ the Aprons @ Mammapazooza
Finally baptising Rowen
Todd's wedding in Nashville
Great wolf Lodge

A day in the life

Ok- so it's Tuesday around 6:21 pm and I'm fianlly sitting down to write ( husband took all 3 kids to practice). I was just going over my day and sometimes I am amazed at what I do and what we all do as mothers.

• Up at 7am grab quick sip of coffee



• change laundry around



• Wake up kids and help get dressed



• breakfast for boys



• make lunches



• go through folders, sign stuff, fill out school forms etc.



• get kids in car



• get self dressed



• gather gear and head out the door 8:30am



• Spend the day at BizdomU (entreprenuerial boot camp)



• Home by 3:30



• put groceries away that are left in the middle of kitchen( husband home w/ baby, went grocery shopping- left stuff out)



• change laundry around



• fill out raffle tickets for school, thank you cards write checks



• help w/ homework



• cook dinner /make lunches



• see kids off to soccer practice (help w/ unifoprms, fill water bottles and find team snack)



• clean-up dinner

All this and I'm only about 1/3 of the way done. How do we do it!?! Am I bitching or just venting or just plain flabbergasted-You tell me.

World Hoop Day 2008

I was looking for something to do last week on a Friday night and consulted the Metrotimes for ideas and what did I stumble upon but a blurb about World Hoop Day 2008 being held at a park in Old Redford. So I decided to pack the car w/ the big boys ( Carter 9 and Gram 7) to check it out. Here's what we found:

If you want to learn more check this out:

http://www.hooping.org/archives/001273.html

Paella Party!!!!

I'm throwing a Paella party for 11 people today. I donated it to my sons school auction. The winning bidder paid $750 so the pressure is on. The eveing will begin with a selection of spanish cheeses, olives, nuts and dried fruits along with both Passionfruit and Pomegranate Sangria. I also made Tortilla Espanola which is like a potato and onion omelette. Then we'll have the Paella -I make it w/ 2 kinds of chorizo, chicken and shrimp. We'll end the night w/ Flan and rice pudding and dark chocolates. Yummy!

Dreams really do come true!!

Hi Everyone out there in Blogger land!! I am happy to report that I've recently joined the Mydols as their singer. Who would have thought? I'm really excited- we are changing our direction and gearing our sound to kids and families. We have a ton of great ideas in the works and are looking forward to bringing you some great music and all-around family fun!! Stay tuned for more.....