The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Mother

So I had some big intentions this week, but as life with children is unpredictable, those intentions may not come to fruition.  Today I had hoped for an actual shopping trip of leisure to the...wait for it...MALL.  Not just any mall, but the infamous La Cantera, a heavenly little sanctuary of shopping.  I was even considering a delightful lunch at PF Changs.  These plans were promptly change when Bailey's simple cold, turned ugly.  Full blown sinus infection with both an inner AND outer ear infection.  Did I mention it was oozing when he awoke this morning?  Oh, and the 103 fever was another nice clue our day would not be going as intended.  Well, being a practical woman, I decided if I had to take Bailey to the doctor, I might as well take the girls for their well visits!  Our wonderful doctor promptly confirmed the diagnosis of inner and outer ear infection, with most likely, a ruptured ear drum (hence the oozing!).  That means no swimming for a while.  That's a real bummer,

This summer vacation we've... Gone swimming a whole, whole lot, in fact it's probably our favorite thing to do. Small drawstring bag to hold letter stones. Rock painting by Savannah. IKEA remake with Mod Podge. Letter stones. A ton of crafting by both myself and Savannah.  Jonas has been drawing and coloring daily as well.  Camping in the newly re-organized playroom! Lettuce wraps. Homemade wheat thins. Yummy country breakfast.    Lots of delicious foods we've cook together and enjoyed eating as a family. Father's Day Brieley's 3rd Birthday! (she spent the day with us and I frosted her a scary Tinkerbell cake! ) Savannah's 9th birthday lunch at The Magnolia Pancake Haus. Her birthday dinner was yummy ribs by Nana and a sweet cream cake! Her daddy picked out this beautiful new bike for her present.  We've had many reasons to celebrate. Sunset on the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2011. These are jus