Well, another weekend has come and gone. This has been a super busy past few days for us. It feels so nice to wind down, listen to some music and write.
We picked Cameron up on Thursday instead of Friday this weekend. He and Mary stayed at his Mom's house that first night and then we all stayed there the next night after doctor's appointments and grocery shopping. I got up Saturday morning and we immediately started running around to get Aiden's birthday stuff ready for today. We went to Walmart, where we had a run in with a miserable soul and then went inside to spend way too much money. :/ But it wasn't a totally bad day, we enjoyed the kids, they were pretty good yesterday. We even watched a movie together last night...until I remembered that I had to finish up my school week.
Having 5 kids in your care, whether you are running around or not, is exhausting. The constant chatter, bickering back and forth, hearing all of the "I want that" and the "Mommy, can we", even when no one is asking for something or having breakdowns, just being around 5 kids nonstop gets so tiring. I do not know how people have these huge families and aren't run down all of the time.
Yesterday, Cameron talked Mary into riding her bike with him. She was able to ride for a long while but she ended up paying for it afterward. She was in some pain and her body kept forcing her to sleep, but I don't think she cared. She was happy that she got to ride and have fun. When she went to take a bath last night, we snuck out and to let Cameron buy her some orange flowers and a beautiful anniversary card for their one month anniversary. The card he picked was so sweet and it made her night. She was asleep when we got home, he woke her up with the flowers and then gave her the card. The smile that crossed her face as she read it was priceless. <3
Today we went to pick up 2 of Mary's friends and that made for 7 kids. Holy Lord! I am so glad that I am done at 4, LOL. I just couldn't do it... no way, no how. I bow to all mother's who have more than 4 kids and can still form a coherent sentence.
Aiden's birthday was great! He had a good turn out and got lots of love and attention. He also made out pretty well on gifts. ;) His room looks like a toy store exploded in it. But he's happy and that's all that matters. :) <3
***Friday, Johnnie went for a job interview with General Mills. We are praying that he gets this job. It would be a huge pay raise, we would not have to worry about money again. If you are reading this and you don't mind, please pray that he passed this test and that he gets called back for the job. This would turn everything around for us in such a big way.
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