The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Mother

I should have known that when my first glimpse of morning looked like this... And when I caught mine and John's lucky time on the clock like this...   That my day was an awesome one. The school day went smoothly, with my to do list all checked off, I headed out the door at 3:30.  I was able to pick up Bailey and Savannah at school by 4:00.  We were home in time to finish off chores and even just hang out and relax for awhile.  Lorelei definitely had a relaxing afternoon...she slept from 4:00 till 8:00! How's that for an afternoon nap!  (Hope she sleeps tonight, we'll surely get in some extra snuggle time!) I had energy to whip up a Pinterest dinner and dessert!   Mini corn dog muffins... Banana muffins using cake mix...   Baths are done, jammies are on, books are read.  Tomorrow is picture day, so clothes are not only laid out...but ironed too!  We even put sponge rollers in Lorelei's hair!   Feeling grateful for days like this

I've been swept away by this haze of school days since the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend.  Seriously, each week goes by faster than the one before.  Every time I turn around it's Friday again (who can complain about that right?).  Something happens to time once school starts up...I know it can't possibly be true, but why does time suddenly seem as if it's in fast forward.  Makes me think of one of John's favorite movies Click (mine too), with Adam Sandler.  Days zoom by in the press of a single remote button. The problem in real life...no pause button.  I feel like I can't catch my breath and keep up with this life of mine, flashing before my eyes.  Normally, as many of you know, I try my best to capture my life's moments via camera.  It's the closest thing to a pause button I have, but this month has been such a blur, I've barely taken a photo to catch these moments.  It's really been a great first month back to school, and I really can't

After what seemed like the most exhausting week of the year, the Boyen Bunch welcomed the 3 day weekend with open arms!  It was a great back to school week and everyone seemed to adjust pretty well, we were just really tired. First day of school pictures! 1st grader 6th grader  2nd grader 8th grader     We had no real plans for the weekend and that was fine with me.  The fun just unfolded on its own. Barbie started her weekend off by taking a relaxing dip in the pool, in my kitchen sink!  Yes those are dirty dishes next to their pool! We headed downtown for a fun trip on Saturday afternoon to Ace Mart Restaurant Supply. We could see the Tower from the parking lot! Lorelei and Jonas had fun trying on chef coats. So helpful and sweet! Chef Jonas Chef Lorelei! After we headed to The Point Parks and Eat for some food truck grub. Playing in the HEAT!! Isn't she pretty? Sunday we decided to have a fam