Wordless Wednesday (with captions)

Chaos trying on Dinodude's Halloween costume.

I walked into the room and saw this Halloween candy dispenser/decoration. Chaos apparently thought he deserved to eat some Halloween candy, too!

Tuesday's Ten

Ten things that I carry with me at all times....

(no particular order)

1. Cell phone-I would be totally lost without it!
2. Money-Just like Mom always said, "Make sure you have a quarter in case you need to make a phone call!" Of course, that was eons before they had cell phones! But, you never know when you look at that gas gauge and find that it's on E and you don't have enough gas to get home!
3. Wipes-Travelling with children, someone is bound to get something sticky, dirty, muddy, yucky, etc., all over!
4. Band-aids-Yes...they do fix that owie!
5. Diapers-Hoping I won't have to travel with these too much longer. But, in a way, I don't mind because that still means I have a baby!
6. Snacks-Really, these are just for the kids. :)
7. Gum-It's very important to have fresh breath at all times!
8. Chapstick-Not just for the winter, either. I like to have one that has sunblock in it.
9. Hand Sanitizer (or as Chaos calles it...HANDITIZER...which I think is more appropriate anyway!)-After pumping that well needed gas, changing a diaper, and cleaning up those snack messes....well...that's a given!
10. Purse/Bag-Where else is everything going to go?

Monday's About Me

One of my scariest dreams was...

...when I was younger. I'm not quite sure how old I was, but I had a recurring dream for a few years of my life. I was being chased by a tree with an ax! It happened in my backyard and he continued to chase me to my friend's house across the street. This tree was very scary! I always woke up before he caught up to me, so I never really found out how it ended.

It took me years to figure out why I would dream a silly dream like that. As I was growing up, I must've watched 'The Wizard of Oz' a bazillion times! It dawned on me that I was dreaming about those talking trees and the Tinman's axe! I was never afraid of that part in the movie, but I guess my mind continued to dwell on them.

It's All Relative Friday

When I am sad, I find comfort in knowing that...

...My Heavenly Father loves me and one I day I will be able to return to him. The beautiful gift of life is very short. I try to cherish it as much as I can. There are days when I am just exhausted with my daily duties of being mother, wife, daughter, teacher, cook, housekeeper, chauffeur, nurse, etc...but I know that I am where I am supposed to be. I'm doing what my Heavenly Father wants to be doing. Although it is hard sometimes, I like knowing that my family and I can one day live with Heavenly Father again.

Thankful Thursday

Obviously there are many things that I am thankful for. I could spend the entire day listing them.

As I sit here in the early morning of peace and quiet, something that is usually not present in our home, I am thinking how wonderful it is that I have the opportunity to homeschool my children. Granted, we don't always have good days. There are also those days where I seem to doubt I am doing the right thing or using the right curriculum and so on. After reading and hearing many of the things that go on in some of the schools these days, I realize my kids don't need to be around that. Too much wasted time. Too many bullies. Too much homework. Too much sitting at a desk. Too much boredom. Too much language they don't need to hear. I could go on!

Lately our school days seem to take up the entire day! I was hoping it wouldn't come to that, but the fact is that Chaos CANNOT and SHOULD NOT be left alone! At this age, Dinodude would just play with his toys or watch dinosaur shows with his 'goldfish and juice.' Rocket would just play or sit on my lap. Chaos....well, he still likes to get into things...draw on walls, play in the bathroom, climb on the counters. So in order to get anything done, the boys need to be assigned to watch and play with him. So, it adds more time to our day. I just remind myself that it'll all work out. Eventually there will be a time where we can all be in the same room working on school. Or, am I just kidding myself?

Regardless, I love being a homeschooling mom. And on the days I question that...I just remember what I saw on the news or what I read. Then, I remember how much I love my children and that I would do anything for them and to protect them.

Wordless Wednesday-Halloween Edition

Tuesday's Ten

I think today's ten will be ten places I would like to visit or vacation. I'm ready for a vacation anyway!

1. Hawaii-Bond and I went to Maui and Kauai on our honeymoon, but I'd love to go back to some of the other islands.
2. Italy-Well, I am Italian...need I say more?
3. Germany-We went there in 1997 to pick up Bond's brother from his mission. I was pregnant with Pokemon King at the time and Wally was only 4 years old. We got to visit Bond's grandparents and other relatives as well. It was a very nice experience and I'd love to go back.
4. Stonehenge-I'm not really sure why I want to go here. Could possibly have something to do with Clark Griswold knocking it down...I want to make sure it's still there, I guess!
5. Australia-Crikey!! It looks like it would be a very nice place to visit. From movies, it looks like the scenery is gorgeous!
6. Egypt-What can I say...I love studying Ancient Egypt. I think it would be awesome to see the pyramids in person.
7. Japan-I know Pokemon King would love to visit Japan since that is where Pokemon originated! I think the architecture would be especially neat to see.
8. Bahamas-Oh yeah!! Beach, sun, sand, etc. What could be better?
9. Ireland-Mostly for the scenery. I've seen a few movies that were filmed in Ireland and it looks so beautiful and peaceful!
10. Russia-The only reason I want to visit here is to see if there is snow all year round. Every single movie I see, there is ALWAYS snow in Russia.