Happy Monday!

It was  a rainy busy weekend here. Saturday we got up early to hit garage sales!!!!! I LOVE GARAGE SALES! :)  Since my kiddos grow soooooo fast I hate spending a lot of money on new clothes they may only get to wear for a couple of months. They get some new for school, but for around the house and summer they get garage sale things!! I found some much needed clothes for my girls and 2 year old. I also found some other "stuff" I probably didn't need. That's how it goes no matter where you are shopping, right??

One of my purchases was the treadmill I have been wanting for about 6 months. You would think I could just go outside and walk, but with 5 kiddos I never get very far. The treadmill was only $20 and I was able to use it this morning. I walked 1/2 mile in 15 mins. For me that is pretty good. I know I am not in shape, which makes no sense since I literally chase after 5 kiddos in a 2 story house every day. I bet I run steps at least 30 times a day!!! I am hoping that the treadmill will provide me with a stress reliever, exercise outlet, and maybe a little me time :) Since it is set up in the kiddos "play shed" I doubt I get much me time, but this morning I was able to walk on it and watch the 2 and 3 yr old ride their bikes.  Quite the joy!!

Sunday we made our way to pick up the 3 yr old from the grandparents. The 3 yr old was not completely ready to come home, which made me both happy and sad. Sad the 3 yr old didn't want to come with mom, but also very happy knowing I am raising the 3 yr old to be an independent person!

With all the rain this weekend we have not been able to get outside, which makes for some wild kiddos. So this morning when the rain stopped for a little bit, we went out and my little tots had a huge water fight. We got 4+ inches of rain in a little over 24 hours, so everything outside was full of water! They took full advantage of it and were wet from head to toe in 5 mins. The joy of hearing their laughter is worth much more than the extra laundry I have to do. :)

The tots are napping for the 1st time since school left out for the summer. I am hoping this is a sign of more normal things to come! I missed their nap time and the chance for me to read or catch up on some projects :) 

Take time to find some joy in your day!!