Tubes again

Well tomorrow my youngest is getting tubes in his ears. I know it is a simple procedure, but just the thought of Alex under general anesthesia is enough to make me nervous. it is weird, all three of my kids have already had a surgical procedure done. Alex is doing so well, that I hope draining this fluid from his ears is the last hurdle we have to face. We have already faced so many obstacles with Alex already, He tackles them one by one, and it will probably make him a very strong person one day. So tomorrow at 630am I bring him to the surgical center and then it is done. Hopefully we will be home by 11am and by 3pm Alex will be 100%. We had our first scrimmage and the girls did quite well. Despite the fact that it was raining the girls played well and ended up winning. Dylan was dissapointed that he could not stay and watch the game, but it was raining pretty hard so he went home with his siblings and dad. Dylan and Kenzie waited patiently for me to get home to take them to Mac Donalds. We instituted Macdonalds mondays in our house. Believe it or not, it minimizes the trips to the fast food giant! So now the kids get to indulge in their favorite happy meal, one time per week. This also eliminates them asking for Mac Donalds everytime they see one. It is a win-win situation. Hopefully all will go well tomorrow, and I need to get ready for the first day of school on Friday( what a bad way to end the week).

It's coming to an end

Ahh the lazy days of summer were not so lazy for me this past month. I had 7 soccer camps, plus my HS season has started and we do long 4 hour sessions or doubles on most days. Most days I am on that soccer field from 7am until 8 pm. Well no more. Sure I still have to be there at 7am with all the kids in tow. They love going to the field and it is great exercise for them to run around. We will be on the field this week from 7am-12noon. There is only 1 night that I have a session, and that is Tuesday from 5-630. It seems as though I wont even be working lol. This summer has been crazy busy but fun. Today I discovered a couple things. Alex loves hot dogs. He ate 1 and a half hot dogs. I had to peel off the skin and chew some of it for him but he loved it. Dylan was hitting baseballs with his father in the back. His grandfather gave him home plate and let me tell you... he has been in the back yard hitting the ball all night. He has great eye hand coordination. David Wright... look out!

What a busy week

Well if last week wasn't a rude awakening that our lazy days of summer are coming to an end, I do not know what is. I have had it pretty easy this summer up until last week. Before soccer camps started in full force, I could get all 3 kids out the door by 745, get to the gym by 8 and be out of there by 945. Then we had the rest of the day to figure out what we were going to do, it was bliss. Well not anymore. Last week I had camp from 9-12noon and then again from 6-9pm. Mackenzie had dance camp from 115-315-- all of the camps are in middletown so everything was atleast a 25 minute drive. my husband and I were like 2 ships passing and trading children along the way. We just had to make sure that the kids were constantly being supervised and nobody was left at home like macauly caulkin in home alone. And no mom.... we had the correct head count each time. Alex figured out how to walk up and DOWn the stairs by himself, so that is quite the milestone. hopefully we wont have any more tumbles down the stairs. Next week I also have camp for my high school team all morning and afternoon, and a youth camp at night. Atleast for the HS practices the kids can come. School will be here before we know it and a 515 alarm will be reality( hey alex's 615am wake up is bliss). Right now I cannot fathom how we will have all three kids and ourselves dressed and ready for school by 630, but we will figure it out again, we did it last year. Until then, it is soccer at 730 am, with the kids in tow for the most part. there is nothing like fresh air to tire them out!

AHH! Alone at Last!

I am sitting at the computer at 7:15pm by myself. Nobody is screaming mommy and I am completely alone. This hardly ever happens. My daughter is sleeping at my mothers so she can hang out with my neice Samantha. Thanks Michele!! and my son Dylan is at wall Stadium with my husband and father in law. I put Alex to bed at 6:45, so I am free for the rest of the night. I just finished my lean cuisine for dinner-- yes Elana I stock up on them too! I love the panini's! I finished reading the paper uninterrupted, so over all this is a great night. I see a 9pm bed time in my future, which is just fine with me. I had a glorious day at the beach yesterday, I did end up drinking a bit to much but that is okay! We had a blast. We have another camp next week. well actually two. I have one in the am and then another at night. The following week I still have the night camp and HS soccer begins. Summer is almost over. it is flying by, but it has been terrific. Dylan can't wait to start kindergarten, and mackenzie pre school. Alex will go back with the babysitter. The guilt of full time employment, coupled with soccer is starting to creep in. September and October are always the toughest months for all of us mommy teachers, but when you coach a varsity sport, it is even tougher. My kids love being on the field with me so it is worth it. In addition to that, we never have to worry about how we will pay for the christmas presents. Coaches get their checks in my school on Dec 15! Great timing BOE. Well thats all for now. I am going to do some channel surfing on the TV, and probably call my mother for the 10th time today!