Some of my children are home this week due to Spring Break, or should I say Winter break? The weather sure doesn't feel like spring here!! Being I have kids in 2 different school districts, some of them are still in school this week. No we do not go anywhere warmer for break, we stay here and enjoy our nice winter, snowy weather! That is one thing this winter has given us is lots of quality time together. With all the sub zero temps, blizzards, and snow in general we have had plenty of time together this winter.
I do enjoy spending time with my family as the kids get older I realize that those times are coming to an end. My oldest will be confirmed in 3 short months, and will be a 9th grader this fall. Last night we went to a basketball game and he does not sit with us, only finds me when he needs money ;) so I know my time with him is ticking. I am taking all those moments I have had with him and treasuring them. He is a wonderful guy, growing up so fast but will come and sit on my lap to show "mom something"
So back to Spring Break! Spring Break in this house is time spent cleaning, organizing, and sorting through things. I have cupboards, drawers, etc that have not been gone through since we moved in 13 years ago!! I know, right? What is wrong with me?? All I can say is Raising kids takes a lot of time............so I had my older kids help me install new shelving in our entry way closet/pantry and then had them wash it down and organize it. It looks so much better now! You can get a box of crackers or can of pop and not have something fall on your head or toes! Next on our list is batteries, I do not know how or why but we have a cupboard full of them just laying around! How does that happen anyway?? I have a battery tester and little organizers for them to put them in. Then it will be testing pens, markers, etc. Why do we have so many that don't work? Why is it we can't just throw them away? It boggles my mind, but we have 3 shoe boxes full of writing utensils to go through!
Then if the weather warms up to above 0 we will go sledding!!!! Happy days :)
Here is to you and a Happy Spring Break! Enjoy it, it goes by way to fast :)
Happy Mom
