The Crafts

I'm not sure what is going on in my house today. Madeline is napping, the older three are playing together (?!?!?!) and I have cleaned, paid bills and now I'm blogging. Today is like Twilight Zone meets Parenthood meets Adventures in Babysitting...or something like that. Perhaps I woke up in someone else's life? Either way I will gladly take what this day is giving and count my blessings, oh, and hope my typing this isn't a jinx. School begins in a week from today. CJ will start Kindergarten and Kate will enter 3rd grade. I have never been a person who is afraid of change so I honestly do not feel the least bit sad about them moving onto new things. CJ is going to love school- time with friends at recess, her own assigned seat in the classroom, a new library with new books... And Kate. I love that Kate is growing up. I have no complaints. It is fun having slightly older kids in the house. As for the other girls? Well I'm looking forward to some days with only tw...

It isn't often all six of us go anywhere together. Church is truly about the only place you will see us all at the same time. Our annual family vacation to Clear Lake was one of the few exceptions. And while wandering between restaurants, the beach, playgrounds and our hotel we received many comments on what is seemingly unbelievable to many...we have four girls. Many people find it adorable. Lots of people tell us to hold on because the teenage years will be comparable to lying face up on the center line of I-380 during "rush hour" traffic. Personally I am kind of in love with the idea of having four girls. Four best friends. Four blond heads to brush and style. Four sisters. Four strong, caring, smart girls who will always have a sister to count on. And while it feels that every corner Matt and I turn there is yet another little girl underfoot asking for something, it is really fun to have a house of giggles. Of course, there is fighting. What household doesn't ha...