Much needed update...

It has been way too long since I have blogged; it is something I enjoy ,but obviously don't have much time for!

I finished another semester at Ozarks Technical Community college with a 4.0!! I was super excited! It was a lot of long exhausting days & nights. However, it was all worth it in the end! On top of that I am still working full time as a Branch Manager for a local signature loan company. I am also involved in a local women's ministry LeadHer, which is amazing! It is a ministry aimed at empowering women to lead!

The boys are doing great! Justyce just finished Kindergarten! Where has the time gone? I can't  believe he will be in 1st grade in August! Rylee will not start Kindergarten until next year , because his birthday is in August. He is more than ready now; I plan on enrolling him into preschool. He is a very quick learner and very smart so my hope is he does not get bored! Harper is my little monster and bruiser! We are in the middle of potty training right now! Counting the days until no more diapers!!! 

Until next time.... take care and God bless!

My Star Student

Justyce was chose for Star Student of the week, I am so proud! He is such a a remarkable little boy, and so smart. He is growing into such a "little man"!

A Day At the Park!

My mom, Aunt and I took the kiddos to the park a few days ago to burn some of their energy. They had so much fun...I think my Aunt had even more fun than the kids did...

Say Hello to Our Little Friend

I should have seen this day coming, with three boys...

Rylee has a new friend and pet...yes it is a bug! His name is Zoobe! Did I mention I am not a fan of bugs :(

Box Tops, Pop Tops, Soccer and so Much More...

As Justyce begins his third week of Kindergarten, I sit here a little bewildered. I had no idea that Kindergarten would be so action packed. I am currently a homeroom mom in Justyces' class and a proud member of the Sherwood PTA, and although that has not required much of my time or devotion, I am sure it will shortly. After giving Justyce his choice in after school activities, he has chosen to play soccer. He played for a short time last year, and seemed to enjoy it... hoping he will still feel the same way! On top of the activities Justyce is collecting box tops, pop tops, and selling discount cards (which of course is a contest with "COOL!" prizes). There is so much to do and remember with one child in school, how will I manage with three in school??

Rylee is doing great, and yes he is just as rebellious as he ever was. He loves to paint, color, and play with play- doh. I think he enjoys Justyce going to school, because he gets to be the "Justyce is big" kid while Justyce is gone. I am sure he misses him some to, he just doesn't tell anyone!

Harper is becoming quite a little trouble maker himself. When I or anyone tells him no, he will point and tell us no. He is at that stage where he does things he knows are wrong just to see if he will get in trouble. His vocabulary is expanding daily, his favorite thing to say is "get" when he wants you to leave him alone. It cracks me up, but also makes me a little sad.

I love my boys so much and would do anything for them, after all is that not what mothers are for?? I know we have all went through some major life changes recently, but they have been little troopers. I can not always promise them the best of circumstances, but I DO promise I will make the best out of our or their circumstances. I know and am faithful that everything happens for a reason and we all will become stronger because of this divorce. This only means there will be more people in their lives to love them, what child couldn't use more love?

Hello Timeout!

I knew this day would come sooner or later....I was keeping my fingers crossed for later...

Harper has began fighting back against the older kids. He likes to hit, pull hair, and steal toys. I can't say as though I blame him, these are all the things that the older three did or still do to him. However, this behavior is unacceptable...so I recently introduced him to timeout! The first couple of timeouts were rough.

They Grow so Fast...

So as you know Justyce started Kindergarten last week! He seems to love it, however I cannot get many details out of him. I have had a hard time adjusting to not having him home during the day, but I know it will get easier. I have been walking him to class every morning, and as soon as we get to his class he lights up and can't wait to get in. As if him starting Kindergarten hasn't been enough trauma for me, he recently hit another milestone.

Tuesday we took his training wheels off of his bike, to see how he would do without them. Well... he took right off with barely any trouble. He is still a little unbalanced, but nothing too bad. I couldn't believe how well he did, he never ceases to amaze me. As happy as I was to see him accomplish this, a part of me was sadden by how fast he is growing up on me. Each day he seems to become more and more independent, which I know as a parent we strive for that, for our children sake but... this letting him "spread his wings" thing in tough! And yes, I realize he is only 5, and it is not as though he is going off to college... I guess in my eyes, he is still that little 7lb 15oz precious little baby boy! Despite my anxiety of his new accomplishments... I am one proud momma!!!!