An Hour Ahead

I have been an hour ahead all day today. I knew that we had to get up and out the door pretty early to get to Joe's immunizations. I had fallen asleep in the green chair for the early part of the morning. I heard the front door close twice, once when Faith left for school and again when Daddy left for work. I glanced down at my watch after the second time and decided it was time to start our day. I managed to shower, blow dry my hair, straighten my hair, feed the kids breakfast, and make it to the clinic on foot with three kiddos in tow all by the early hour of 8:00am. The only problem was, Joseph's appointment wasn't until 9:30am. I knew something was wrong when I saw all of these kids biking to school in our neighborhood as we walked. They were either really late, or I was really early. I felt so weird not knowing what the actual time was. So we cruized through the mall and checked out Target, the only store open before 10:00am. The kids did pretty well chilling in the stroller and Joseph ended up falling asleep just as we entered the clinic. He now weighs a whopping 18 and 1/2 lbs.

After the clinic we slipped over to the library for some new books and singing time. It was so fun to see Hyrum singing along and participating. Every time we go he seems so much more mature than the last. He didn't even play on the window ledge half way through like he usually does. We picked up a new bag full of books and movies and then started our walk home. Joseph was quick to fall asleep in the wrap, so we took our time picking dandilions, rocks and sticks along the way. I ended up pushing an empty double stroller all the way home, but the kids were enjoying stretching their legs.

While the boys napped this afternoon I got to spend some time with Camilla. Her naps have been hit or miss lately. I don't know who's more sad about it, her or me. Although I miss my quiet time, I have decided to make the best of the time that her and I get to have together. We sat on the livingroom floor for a long time together and read library books. She asked me to make my legs like a puppy house so that she could climb in and be safe. I love her imagination and her sweet personality. Today at the library she suggested a song to sing infront of the whole group. Even though the program is teacher-led, I am grateful for understanding teachers who are willing to improvise. It's so funny watching miss Camilla in front of a group. She is totally fearless and I can totally picture her as someone who will enjoy drama/dance later in life. It's so fun to recognize talents in my kiddos and I am grateful for them each day!