One of a kind

Life is so crazy. I wanted to run out tonight and just rush around with one child and instead I ended up taking all six of them with me to the mall. Why drag six children to the mall on a school night? Well, it was to see a photograph which Karen did at school which was selected for display in the District's gallery (in the mall). It was hotter than h-e-double toothpicks in the mall storefront where they had the art display. When we arrived (all six in tow), there was a chorus from one of the schools performing. As we approached the store, they started singing Edelweiss. Of course my children had to pipe in. Sophie at the top of her little lungs. It was at that moment, I knew that I was supposed to be there with ALL the kids. Enjoy ALL the kids. We admired Karens display and took a photo. Sophie had to be picked up because she wanted to lean against the display walls holding the artwork. I kept telling her that the wall would fall down, but she continued to lean against it. Eventually, Mom won and I picked the stubborn Sophie up in my arms. Then I lost, because Sophie in a hot, crowded storefront full of parents, art teachers and children is not an angel. She is a monster. And she wailed like a Monster....on a sugar high....

We made a quick exit, and rushed from the mall to the Girl Scout meeting. Karen went into the meeting, I put Flushed Away on DVD in the van and alphabetized all the contacts in my cell phone. I never get down time like that. I raced home, got the kids showered, bathed, teeth brushed, hair brushed, and then read them books....they were in bed by 9. Phew! Normally they are in bed at 7:30/8:00 (with the exception of Karen who lingers and reads until 8:30 or 9:00.)
I felt like the day was a whirlwind! We hit the new preschool and saw the classrooms where Xavier and Sophie will be going next fall. We went to the school a few times to drop off items. Some days, I look back on the day and I forget how I got from point A to point B. I really need to slow down...take some time....stop and smell the flowers. I love this shot. I took it in Monet's garden. Look at how beautiful these colors are! Take a moment - stop and look around you....enjoy your little moments.....