I'm Thankful for Bedtime

Okay I missed a day, we all knew that was going to happen.  Last night's gratitude theme was going to be Bedtime and I'm sticking with it.  I'm grateful for bedtime for a few reasons. First of course, I love putting my kids to bed so I get a little quiet time.  When kids keep getting out of bed I'll remind them that I'm done being a mom and I can't help them anymore. But the other thing I like about bedtime is that my kids beg me to tuck them in. Well the little ones do.  And though sometimes it's a hassle and I just don't want to get up cause my legs hurt or I'm in a bad mood, I know that there aren't too many years left when my sweet little boys will want me to come tuck them in. Here is a glimpse of our bedtime last night.

Luke always has something in his bed to play with instead of sleeping.

Jack has been waiting all week to sleep on the floor in the closet.  Kind of like camping, I guess :)

Mer was out watching a movie with her YW friends so I let Max stay up to play video games. He does not like to smile for the camera.

Now for some more news from today...
Mer bought new some new shoes.  High heels of course. She love shoes.  She said tonight that new shoes make her happy. She was in a heated yelling match with Max yesterday and after yelling at them to stop a few times. I walked up behind her and "pantsed" her (you know, pulled her pants down.) she was wearing her super baggy gym shorts. It was risky. I thought she would start screaming at me, but instead she died laughing which was pretty hilarious. Hey the fighting stopped. I'm calling it an inspired move.

 Mer also said tonight that she is so excited for tomorrow! because, #1 she gets to wear her new shoes, #2 It's Sunday and she gets to go to church, #3 Dad comes home. She misses her dad. We miss you Doug!

Max's foot has been hurting a lot today. He's a bit bummed about how limited he is with the walking boot.  He spent most of his free time reading today.

The little boys went to Ryan's Cowboy birthday party today. Kristin asked me to bring my camera and take some pictures for her so I got a few good ones of the boys too.

 I love this one! It captures Jack perfectly.

And that was our day.  Now it's my bedtime!  Well, I have a lot of fabric to clear off the bed first.