Boobytrap

Our church schedule changed to 9am which of course means that Sunday afternoon naps are back on. Yesterday we fed the kids lunch, played a game of Phase 10 Dice and then we all laid down for a little piece of heaven. At least I thought we were all going to lay down. Darwin and I both had a good nap, but the kids couldn't quite get to sleep. Well you know what happens when your sweet angels are unsupervised for an hour or so- yep, you guessed it- the candy cupboard got raided.
We were laughing about it when we were eating supper and I said I would have to put up boobytraps to keep everyone out. One of the kids said that it wouldn't work on them because they didn't have boobies. Then everyone said I don't have boobies either. Porter all of sudden perked up and said 'Wait, I do have a booby' and he lifted up his pant leg to show a big bruise. 'Oh wait' he said, 'that's an owie'. Too funny!

Update

Life becomes the same old, same old and it is hard to think up "interesting" things to write about. Kids still say crazy things, funny things happen but by the time I sit down to blog I can't think of a thing. Update at work- things are better. I finally decided to change my work status. What that means is that work will be a little more absolute and I won't get called off so much. It also means that I could qualify for benefits through the hospital. We have been on private insurance since Darwin quit but the coverage isn't that great. So- wahoo for us.
Darwin has started teaching concealed weapons classes, we feel very lucky and blessed that he got a 'contract' with the Cabela's here to teach classes exclusively at their site. They even advertise for us. Then he also travels to California to teach classes there. I have been helping him by getting everyone in the class fingerprinted and taking pictures and getting copies of I.D.'s so they have everything for their packets. I need to get my notary so that is even one less step for people to have to do. So if you have ever thought about it- check with Cabela's for the time and dates or call for the out of state classes. (You never thought you would have to sit through a commercial on a blog before did you?)
Lastly, I have discovered the wonders of facebook. A friend from high school who I have talked to in almost 20 yrs contacted me and encouraged me to join. It has been fun reconnecting with so many random people that I didn't know of any other way of getting a hold of them. It is great fun, but I find my blog suffers when I get so distracted.
Kids are doing great. We just had parent teacher conference yesterday. When we left I asked Darwin, what do the teachers say when they don't like your kids? Both Maeg's and Port's teacher went on and on about what great kids they were and what a joy it was to have them in class. Do you think when your kid is a brat the teachers just lie through their teeth or do they just say nothing at all? Just something to think about.

Unemployed???

I am guessing this is what it feels like to be unemployed. I have been put on call for the last 4 shifts that I have been scheduled for- that means there haven't been enough patients at the hospital for the number of nurses on the schedule and so someone has to stay home. Lucky or unlucky depending on how you look at it - that person is always me because of the type of pay scale I am on. I am in a pickle as to how I feel about the whole thing. On one hand I am all in a panic, with Darwin not working steadily mine is the only "steady" paycheck. On the other hand, I feel like a normal person again that doesn't have nights and days mixed up. I am actually pleasant to be around (most of the time). So, even though I know I should feel bad I am not working- I have a hard time "feeling bad". I know, I know just wait until bill time then my priorities will be back where they need to be.

Sinyourete

Maegan and Porter were being creative in the back room and wrote a song that they performed for me and Darwin. I just had to share the lyrics they wrote (just how Maegan wrote them).
The song is called: Sinyourete by Maegan and Porter McKee

I have a Lady her name was Sinyoureta and I Loved her derley. She was so butaful. She was my life. She was my heart. She was the Butifulist. But she died and I cried.

Not to bad, don't you think. They might have future someday down the road. :) The performance entailed each of them singing a line in turn, usually with Maegan coaching Porter what his coming line would be.

They have caught a performing bug and love to put on concerts that they make tickets for and everything - Dancing and lip syncing to Hannah Montana songs. I wish they were brave enough to perform to others besides our family.

No we are not beating our kids

If you have noticed our kids lately, they are all sporting bruises. Big noticable bruises. First Maegan ends up with a big one on her arm- the story keeps changing on whether it was Porter or Zach that got her, but got her they did. The thing is about the size of a fifty cent piece and it is not going away. Next, Zach fell out of bed the other night. He didn't even seem to cry but when he awoke the next day his left eye was big and black and blue. It really is the best shiner he has ever given himself. Last, Porter was playing at the neighbors and on the way home he ran his bike into a parked SUV. Face planted right up against the side of the vehicle. Maegan came screaming into the house- "Porter wrecked his bike and is bleeding all over the place". Nothing like a calm announcement like that to really get your blood pumping. His two front teeth were knocked loose and a bottom tooth went all the way through his lower lip.
I think I am going to have to lock them all up for their own safety - Oh wait a minute, that is just another form of child abuse isn't it. Well, I will have to think of something else- maybe bubble wrap.

Happy Anniversary

Ten years, can you believe it? Ten years as of yesterday. I worked the night shift the day before, slept until 1pm, got up and watched Darwin walk out the door a half hour later. So much for a big celebration.

I wanted to say for the record though that it has been an amazing ride with my best friend forever by my side. I sat around the table tonight while we were eating dinner and looked at my three beautiful kids and my handsome husband and thought that I am the luckiest gal in the world.
Thank you Darwin, I love you and I looking forward to the next sixty with you by my side.

It's nothing

Porter and I had some alone time this morning before the other kids woke up. I love this time to just spend some one on one time with the kids to find out what is going on in their little heads. Porter had been sitting across the room in a chair as we were talking and he finally got up and came over and gave me a big hug. He said 'This is for nothing'. For nothing? 'Yeah' he said, 'there is just no reason, just that I wanted to hug you'. I could use more reasons like that. Thanks Port.