The Early Bird Doesn't Have Writer's Cramp

So, today flew by with my son's orientation for the high school culinary center he is attending, a trip to the vet for Scarlett who has had some kind of allergic reaction to something, and a visit to Costco - which is always fun.

Tonight, after the girls were bathed, I sat down in my bedroom and began to label the 96 pencils, 96 crayons, 24 correction pencils, 24 markers, 24 colored pencils, 4 bottles of glue, 6 pink erasers and 2 pairs of scissors they have to take to school tomorrow during their classroom visits. Yes, I actually had to put their initials on each and every one of these lovely school supplies. Don't ask me why - I have no idea what the thinking is behind it. I only know that I have to do it. Of course, my cutie husband came in at the end and helped with a box of crayons and some pencils - all the while complaining about how he couldn't watch the LSU-Miss St game in Hi Def downstairs. Poor man!

I can't totally blame him. I have had their supplies for a while. Should have gotten to it earlier - I have had so much free time this summer (she said sarcastically).

I love my job. :)

What Were We Thinking

So, I get this great idea that a good friend and I should take our 5 - yes, I said FIVE - little girls to the Baltimore Inner Harbor for the night. I would say the gals had a great time, but my friend and I are going to be recovering for the next few days.

Outside of the constant giggling, screaming and overall touching of EVERYTHING in their sight, it was wonderful - at least for us. I would not say the same for the unfortunate people who had to share an elevator with us, sit next to us in a restaurant or stand in line behind us in a store.

But it was worth it. And it was the first of I hope many all-girl road trips. Girls Rule!

Let The Chaos Begin

Pigs must be falling from the sky because I would never have thought I would actually be doing this. But after speaking to a friend who just started her own family blog, I decided it might be a good way to share the joy and chaos of our everyday lives without having to spend so much time on the phone.

Don't get me wrong - I love them, and I love the chaos. Without it my life would be boring - and who likes boring.

So, here is a picture of the wonderful people who make my life complete. The cute one is my husband and the short one is the dog, Scarlett. After all, family chaos always includes a barking dog.