Tired but Loved!

Wow I think I could use a permanent nap! With everything from the kids, to the yard, to the house cleaning, I am one pooped mama. I can't sit still really in the beginnings of summer. I love to be outside and either gardening or  relaxing. The kids had fun just the other day. Our cat Applejack just became mama to three kitties right under our deck. They had the full experience of where do babies come from. Needless to say we are the proud owners of Marmalade, Cinnamon stick (this one was Weston's name) and Smokey. It is fun to see the kids go out and take good care of the mama.... since how before Brendan would purposely try to scare the thing. He is very gentle with these and it's fun. Even Taylee likes to plop on the deck to check out what is going on. Malaree is about done with the 1st grade. She has done very well with her school work this year and loves to read. I wish I could get her that enthused about chores. :) She will be getting her award soon for 1st place in the science fair for her grade. Her dad and I are very proud of her. Brendan, he is the one I have to get after. We did find out that he has  Mrs. Allen for Kindergarten next year and that he will be in the afternoon....Yay cuz he doesn't do mornings! I do love the kid and his way of tying things up. He is smart just if he would listen and comprehend things a little better. My little miss Taylee bug, I have to say she is no way anything like Malaree was. Malaree could be entertained for hours by herself. Not with Taylee. I feel her tug on my pants quite often wanting up. She can put up a fight though. Little stinker knows how to work the ropes at this household. James is busy lately going on a lot of trips with steeples. He works hard for our family and I love him for that. When he is home he is a great dad to our kids and they love to spend time with him. I love all my family! They are what holds "me" together.