Today, a rather difficult one!

So I wanted to go to the Library for our FUN Friday. It was story time and the kids have been wanting to get new books and a movie. But it has been cold and it was supposed to snow today and walking to the Library with Hannah and Garrett on their bikes and me pulling Natalie and the books in the wagon did not sound so much Fun, so I wanted the car. But in order to get the car I needed to take Brian to work. It wouldn't be that big of a deal accept for Brian needs to be at work by 5:00. So we leave by 4:45!!! So you think oh, take Brian to work and then come back to BED. I have tried this a few times and it has never worked that way, I don't know why I am crazy to think someday it will! So I left the kids to watching cartoons and I tried to go back to bed but I couldn't sleep very well and I was suddenly full awake at 6:45 when I heard a BIG CRASH. I went out to the living room and Hannah came right up and said mom, I am sorry! Well she had climbed up on the book case trying to get the colored pencils the whole shelf tipped over and everything on it came crashing. There was a glass bottle that broke into tiny pieces that went every where! Pencils, Pens, glue, tape, lots of stuff! Oh man here we go. I didn't really want her to pick up the mess because of the glass (man how she lucked out of that one). I got a little piece of glass in my hand and later Garrett did too.

I finally got that taken care of and then proceeded on to Breakfast. The kids had made a big mess earlier in the living room and the ticket to go to the Library and get books and a movie was a clean room. Garrett immediately began to pick up but Hannah and Natalie wasn't really sure that sounded all that fun! They barley made it in time but they picked up before I was ready to go. So we did go to the Library and it we had a good time until Natalie threw a BIG Fit because she did not want to stay by me while we were checking out books she wanted to be free to run and roam all around the Library. WE finally did make it out. It's so embarrassing when your child makes noise in the Library because it's so QUIET in there and all of the attention is on you! WE made it out and home. Natalie eventually got pulled from the table while eating lunch because she was just so dang TIRED! Garrett and Hannah had Quiet Time and Mom Crashed. I wanted to go to the grocery store and pick up a few needed items to get us by this weekend before a major shopping trip before I picked up Brian from work. So we went to Costco. I told the kids I had a tootsie roll treat for who ever was good in the store with MOM. So we start to go in but I realize my card is gone and I have been missing it for a while now. So we went in to get a replacement. Okay so taking three kids into the grocery store is a little NUTS so I have a few rules. Everybody hold on to the CART. I love the Costco carts because you can put two kids in the front and Garrett helps me push. This usually works well but Hannah wanted to walk! I was in a hurry and it's easier when she is in the cart, so she starts to whine but I tell her Hannah you have to be good because I need to talk to the Costco people about getting a new card. She doesn't stop and I am trying to talk to the lady and I moved the cart catching Hannah's hand in between the counter and the grocery cart OW! I know, but then Hannah really starts to whine and cry! The Costco lady was very nice and gave her some cream to put on and a band aide. She was still crying a little until the lady said would you like to take your picture with your mom, she grinned a little on that. So Hannah and I got our picture together on my Costco card. Hannah was happy, I was happy and I think the whole Costco was happy. After I take the picture we go out of Costco to begin the shopping and the receipt checker people said WOW you made it out without buying anything. I said no we have to turn around and begin, the man just said well Good luck!

I was so excited to pick Brian up. Not that there wasn't any good moments today, it's just been a rather tiring one and knowing I have such a good husband that really kicks in and helps is so relieving! Thanks Honey

Also a special side note: Thanks mom for calling today! It really meant a lot to give me a break and have you talk to each of the kids! We love you and miss you, oh so much! Grandpa Randal we miss you too! Hope to see you soon!