hitch in my schedule

It's nap time here at the Smiths.  Is it a successful nap time?  probably not.

Leia laid right down (YAY!!) but the big kids (who are usually in school but home for spring break) were oblivious to the noise ordinance during the times of 1-3pm. They came stomping and bickering back inside and bam! Leia was rudely awoken. And not too happy about the awakening, either.

But thank God for neighbor kids, they came over and asked to play. Now, my kids are occupied with their friends and hopefully, "take 2" of nap time will be a success.

For now, I will listen to the shrieks of laughter from the children outside and savor the deliciousness of my 2nd cup of coffee.

Day 1 of Spring Break..."hitch in my schedule"

Lego Maze

Found this idea on Pinterest. Make your own Lego Maze.

And you guessed it, It was a HIT!!!  This nifty project gave me about an hour from peace from the big kids. I helped a little bit to get them situated but for the most part, they did it themselves. 

This will definitely be added to the rainy day activities :)

Dorm life vs Motherhood

As I stood in the shower contemplating whether to use Bath and Bodywork's body wash Energy or Stress Relief, Leia is banging on the door and screaming. I'm wondering if mixing them would provide this momma some sweet relief from stress with a jolt of energy ;)  I can wish, can't I?

But this blog post came to me in the shower...I know, how inspiring! *snicker*

I remembered signing up for a shower time slot when I first moved into the college dorms as a freshman. I knew I could do a quick 5 minute shower. I had practice with quick baths/showers. Growing up in a family of 10 with 1 bathroom...yep!  think I had a jump on the other dorm girls. 

Five minute showers are still not a thing of the past. But a Mommy's gotta do what a Mommy's gotta do.

Some other funnies during the last few days.

Dakota: "Mom, when I have a kid, I'm gonna name him Harry Potter." --this was after seeing a screen name of "harry potter" on the Wii Mario Kart race. 

Me: "Okay, but you know that Smith will have to be his last name, right?"

Dakota: "Harry...Potter...Smith. Yes, that sounds good!"  --all the while smiling like he just found the fix for world peace ♥

And another:

--I hear a flush and Lily comes running into the living room--

Lily: "I wiped and flushed, Mom. Did you hear the flush sound???  Can I play Mario Kart now?"

All I could do was smile...and of course, let her play the game. How can you say no to that?!

yes, college life prepared me for motherhood. From the quick showers, multitasking, and just going with the flow no matter how spontaneous...yep! I owe a bit to college life :)

Now...

To figure out where that stinky smell is coming from. This one should be easier than it was during dorm life. I have $5 on Leia's diaper ;)

~enJoy