I think I needed to see this....

A good reminder, for me: sleep to suceed

What we've been up to lately.....

*The rabbit had babies again two days ago. (we know it was that day because Tom picked her up to check out why she had blood on her nose and some bloody stuff came out).

*Jacob's giving Timothy a run for his money on the strange sleeping positions! He's pictured sleeping on the arm of the couch.

*Leanna is very into Barbies lately. As you can see, she doesn't need any more barbies. (the vast majority are hand-me-downs and donated Barbies) She might need some swimsuits for them though.

*Justin and Timothy have found the joy that is "I Spy" I've never really enjoyed that game.

*Justin and Timothy have also been into blocks and Legos a lot lately, particularly Timothy. One day the kids decided to throw everything out of Leanna's (very large and full) closet, and they found a box of Legos that I had stored high in Leanna's closet (she was too young for them when she got them and I forgot they were there). I've been thinking about getting some PlayMobil sets for Justin for his birthday or Christmas. They make some really cool stuff, I think I'd enjoy playing with them too!

*Leanna's been copying Hannah Montanna lyrics off a you-tube site and writting them down so she can sing all the words of the song.

*Jacob loves shoes, and will bring them to me everyday to put them on him. I still sing the shoes and socks song to him when we put them on. For those of you who don't know, that is a song Mimi made up and always sang to children. I think of her when I sing it, and how that is one way she lives on as I sing it to my children just like she did for so many years.

Managing Minutes

I found this interesting. I know I need around 9 hours of sleep/night to feel normal. People gasp or looked shocked if I tell them that. But 8 hours/night is only an average, so some people need less, some need more. It's not shocking at all but people have this attitude like needing sleep is a sin! It really should be more of a priority, for everyone!

Did you know ...
In 1850, Americans averaged 9.5 hours of sleep a night.
In 2008, Americans averaged 6.5 hours of sleep a night.
On average, Americans watch TV for 3.25 hours a day, close to the difference in sleep between 1850 and today.
Sixty-eight percent of Americans say they want more free time.
On average, Americans spend 10 hours a day affixed to technology--TV, Internet, radio, iPod, and cellphone.
The average middle-manager gets interrupted 202 times a day. (Moms probably couldn't stay on the phone long enough to complete the interruption survey!)

Next week

I can't wait until next week!
*because I'm looking forward to the parent/teacher conference
* because i'm looking forward to Thanksgiving
*because I'm looking forward to the annual black Friday shopping day

But most importantly of all Because I don't have to get up at 6:30, ok really more like 7, and go out in the cold to take Leanna to school! Hooray! I can't really sleep later than 8 or 9 because Jacob and the boys won't let me but I should be able to get at least an hour and a half extra sleep every day!

I'm also planning to do some crafts with the kids next week since we don't have to plan our days around getting Leanna to school and picking her up.
Next week should be fun!!

Halleluja!!

I GET TO SLEEP IN TOMORROW! I DON'T HAVE TO GET UP! No school! I CAN SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Not a morning person doesn't even begin to cover it)