Juggling my roles as wife, homemaker, and mother of four
The youngest circus member is thriving! At 2 and a half months he’s weighing around 15lbs. (my biggest baby yet). So far he is really easy going and super snuggly. A perfect combo for my youngest cast member. We’re on some what of a flexible schedule/routine, which is a huge praise, as we’re starting school next week with the older crew members!
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One of my favorite things about parenting, is watching my children interact with each other (when they aren’t fighting that is). It’s fascinating to me to see the differences in their bonds and relationships. One relationship which I have observed recently growing is that between my two girls.
With only 17 mths, and a few inches and pounds between them, they are in so many ways peers. They share much in common, and yet are so very different. It’s been my prayer since the beginning that as they grow, their bond of friendship grows only stronger.
A loyal sister is worth a thousand friends.
~Marian Eigerman
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They’ve tried piers, ponds, worms, and lures. For three summers now he’s patiently pursued it. Casting and waiting. Enjoying the view and the time together.
Each time, I’d ask if he had a good time. Each time he’d enthusiastically respond, “Yes!” Then I’d ask if he got a keeper and each time he’d respond in the negative.
He’s caught a fish a few times, but not the illustrious keeper he sought after. However, it didn’t dampen his resolve or his love of fishing.
And finally, the waiting paid off.
He got his keeper!!
They cleaned it up and fried it right there on Nana and Pop’s boat. 
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When things didn’t work out for us to go camping this weekend as planned, we promised the kids a night of “camping-like” fun at home. Scott came home from work a little early and we cooked up hot dogs and baked beans (a fav here at the circus).
Then we spent the evening fishing on the river.
(more details on the fishing to come later this week)
Camping wouldn’t be complete without Smore’s so we roasted some mallows over the gas stove.
Then we came home and let the kids camp out downstairs in a tent in the toy room.
Sometimes things don’t go as first planned, but many memories can still be made, if you think outside the box a little.
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Alternate Title: How Your Army Looks When You Have 2 Younger Sisters
I couldn’t help but smile when I looked out the window and saw this scene…makes me laugh when looking at it on the computer as well. Quite a motley crew we have defending the fortress… the leader in his camo’s with his walking stick (or staff as he refers to it), his trusty sidekicks following in their fairy wings, and Uncle Jim covering from behind with the ever elusive fluorescent double barrel shot gun.
Bad Guys Beware!!
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It’s that time again… the mailers, the prerecorded phone calls, and those signs covering any square inch of grass on the side of the road.
That’s right…election time in Maryland.
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems people have hit the signs hard and a bit early this year.
Typically I pay little to no attention to them. Sure I notice them in passing, but I barely read them and I don’t plan to make my vote in November based on the yellow sign I saw on the side of the road.
My son however is a different story.
Every-Single-Time we’re out driving he’s calling my attention to them.
“What’s that one say,Mom?” He’s running for Senate. (insert long discussion on senators here and the difference between state and federal government)
“What about that red one Mom, what’s he for” “Fiscal responsibility” (inset medium length discussion on what fiscal is and what it means to be responsible with our money)
He doesn’t stop with just one sign. At a single traffic light, I am reading and explaining all 15 signs polluting the corner.
“Which one is going to take care of bad guys?” he wanted to know. Apparently my son cares more about national defense than fiscal responsibility.
He then wanted to know which one I was going to vote for and who I will vote for president in 2 yrs. I was able to explain that I make my decision to vote based on what the candidate stands for, what issues they care about, not the catchy slogan on their sign, or even their political party. So, since I don’t know who will be running for President in 2 yrs, I don’t know yet who I will vote for. And I need to do more homework before this election to figure out my vote for November.
Thankfully, I’ve got a little accountability in the back seat to make sure I stay up on my politics. Perhaps those signs are worthwhile after all.
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My roles as wife, homemaker and mother of 4 feel much like a circus with 3 rings constantly vying for my attention. Life is often chaotic but I'm loving every minute and wouldn't want it any other way. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. I won't let you miss a thing.
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