So long monkey!

(Sorry these pictures are so grainy. They aren't on the camera, F*cebook, or files on the computer don't know why they are posting to blogger this way.)

Last week was our farewell to Monkey week! We spent the time doing things that Monkey wants to do. From tie dye shirts and cupcakes to swimming in the pool from early morning til nap time. Most anything Monkey wanted to do we did!

I first started with Monkey October 2009. I had just resigned from a higher stress position to take this job. Instantly I knew it was a perfect fit for both of us. For several months it was just me and my little man until Boo came along.

Here's some Monkey facts that I think are just too cute to forget!

1. He is totally in love with babies. He gets all excited and giddy around babies. This gentle and calm side comes over his 3 year old body as he rubs their leg or arms and gives them kisses on their heads. He did the same for Boo and now baby enjoyed Monkey's attention for several weeks!

2. He can't say several letters. Even at 3 he pronounces things wrong and it is SUPER cute. His c's sound like ch. He can't say L, W, or S. So a simple sentence like, "I like cupcakes" comes out like, "I yike chupchaketh."

3. The child would turn orange because he drank so much Tang and if it had been possible to "be what you eat" he would have been a mac 'n cheese noodle. He would eat mac 'n cheese all day, for every meal. As much as he loves the stuff he is also a terrific eater. I was able to give him anything and he would at least try it. Some favorites were, guadamole and tips (guacamole and chips), tocholate toast (toast with nutella), hummus and chwactos (hummus and crackers), dump sawad (dump salad), and there is probably more but we'll stop there.

He is a sweety and I will miss seeing him daily.

Last day with all 3 kiddos!

I am thankful that God called me to watch him. It has been an awesome training ground.

Life hasn't seemed to slow down now that he's gone though. I do, however, get an unexpected week off. The first week in July Boo and her sister are headed to the beach with family. So that whole week I will be able to do somethings I have been anxious to take care of. For most that might be sleeping in, taking it easy, and enjoying myself but much to my sister's dismay we are going to tackle crazy things like closets and under her bed! It will be a good week!

Another thing that changes things for the next few weeks. My nephew has decided to make his appearance before his due date. Don't really know when that will be but he is indeed on his way here. Mom, Dad, and Bean are headed to my sister's house Sunday a.m. at dark:30 Dad will only stay a week and then fly home. Mom and Bean will stay to help my sister out for a few weeks and then the rest of us will somehow make our way out there when she's ready to come home.

That's all for now! Thanks for reading!

Oh life!

I figured that it was about time to give an update of sorts. I have been posting sporadically and on varying topics without really landing on anything in particular. Life has been half-way crazy and my brain can't seem to keep up. I wake up on Saturday mornings and wonder what in the world happened to my week...and that keeps happening. I am waiting for time to slow down a little. Or maybe it's just life that needs to reduce enough for me to see what's actually happening!
My job has taken some serious twists and turns the last few weeks. Lots of ups and downs and it seems to have landed me in the same spot I was in to begin with. I have been watching 3 kids ages 2, 1, and 9 weeks. Yes, I'm insane. There is no need to ask. It has been a crazy, crazy few weeks having them all. I am still learning to balance my time and make sure all 3 are feeling attended and looked after. Call it real, on the job training! It's times like this I am longing for God to bring along my future so all my training can be put to the test! Until then I will continue to learn!

Anyway, the 2 year old will be heading to preschool come June (this is one thing that I am CONFIDENT will never appear in my future! Oh I hate that poor baby is being put in a glorified daycare for the purpose learning to "get along" with kids his age...UGH! That is a topic for another day.). Once that happens I will just have my girls. I am looking forward to just hanging with them this summer! I am not sure what we have planned but we will be playing!

Another fun event is the impending arrival of my Poco. My oldest sister is due on July 11th but we are all preparing (hoping) that he will come sooner. =) My mom is headed out there with the Bean in the beginning of July to stay in preparation for him. She is planning on staying until he decides to arrive. Since there is no telling when that will be she's just staying put. We are planning on going it alone for awhile. We are confident that things will go just fine while she is away but there is NO possible way on this earth that she will not be missed! I am thankful that mom is able to drop and go like this! I love the way my family works!

This summer is shaping up to be life as usual...haha! I am hearing a resounding, "are you crazy?" BUT, it is normal in most all other ways. Just working, hanging with El Camino, and playing with my family.

Working on some big blog posts coming soon! 10 things Tuesday is going to be a big one! Looking forward to pulling in some outside sources! If you are currently homeschooling, being home-schooled, or have been home-schooled please drop me a note! I am wanting to put together a list! Also working on a prayer post. I would love to hear from anyone with some specific requests.

Thanks for reading!

Now I leave you with some joy from my buddies M-F!

Aren't they the greatest!

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