Happy Friday!!!!

Ok.. so even though I was able to sleep in today... thanks to Mother Nature and her fit, Thunder woke me up at 6:30... I guess around here, that is considered sleeping in!!

Rain is coming down, clouds are all around... dont think we'll see the sun anytime today :(  The kids are playing video games, all the critters have fresh cages and food and water so they are all happy.

It's only 9:20 am and so much to get done... laundry is in... shower by 3. Head to Bloomington by 5:30 pm. Pick up Megan by 6 then head over to the den for a min... then off to the coffeehouse to watch Jake :)

Gotta love the sun during a storm!! This was taken a couple days ago.. but it's pretty cool!

Till later <3 

Kids are home.... Easter Weekend has begun

After a long day here at the house, the kids are home. Autumn came home with an Easter Basket, it's SO cute!!! and Austin made a basket for his sister. Cody has been talking about his Co2 car since he walked in the door!!! Will have to see about getting that video on here!

Now Autumn is pissed off cuz she has underwear on.... boy is she in a mood today!!

SO hungry

Sent hubby to get some lunch!! So hungry.

Big weekend coming up!

With the long weekend officially starting here at 4 pm today, we have big plans going on! Friday, I am picking up a girl that we've known since she was a little shit and she'll spend Easter with us. I am taking Austin and Megan to see Hello Destroyer (local band) at the Coffeehouse in Normal.

Jake -- soon to be former lead singer of HD

We are going to have a blast!!! Then it's farm stuff on Saturday and Easter on Sunday.... Still not sure what we're gonna do for dinner that day... Hmmmm... should we have Rabbit for Easter again???  Maybe Ham, Cheesy Potato casserole, veggies... Hmmmm IDK. 

Till next time!!!!

Spring 2011 -- It's been a LONG time!

Hello fellow mama's out there! I have neglected you all for so long. I have been very busy around the farm. Between kids, husband and critters, my days have been filled with life, laughter and love. I am planning on making an entry daily or as often as possible. Have an issue with a child or your husband.. email at bandcsmith@rocketmail.com and put MOM BLOG in the subject.. I'll give you the best advice and can.. we are all in this world together so why not help those around us!

Summer's officially here

With school's last day, kids come home, drop their backpacks in the livingroom for the last time this year and head outside to have a water fight. Everyone has passed yet another year of school and I am now the Mother of a High School Student...

It's hard to believe that Cody, once just a baby, is now heading off to High School in August as a FRESHMAN!! Where does the time go?? After a long year of fighting over getting his homework done, cleaning out his room, or helping with dishes... summer has arrived and the battle rages on. But instead of homework or studying for tests it cleaning his room, brushing his hair, helping with the dogs or just chores in general.

As a freshman in HS, he must learn that he is no longer a child. He has responsibilities and must get used to having them. I have just shy of 3 months to get his attention on the fact that he is no longer a child....

Austin is heading into 5th grade.... his grades are great, loves being at school but also loves the fact that today is the last day.... He looks forward to catching bugs, toads and his new battle with the 13 stripped ground squirel is quite a sight as well. From rabbits to chickens and everything in between, Austin appreciates his responsibilites and knows that while he may not enjoy doing some of them, they teach him something new about himself and others everyday.

Now, Little Autumn -- sweet little Autumn is heading to 1st Grade in the fall... being 3 yrs older than everyone in her class yet the smallest hasnt brought her down at all. She understands why it is this way and while she is small she makes up for it in attitude LOL All lessons learnt are hard but as long as something was learnt from them... they are worth it...

So now to plan out the summer... what things will we do, places will we go, food we might try? I am not sure about that yet but do know that whatever it is we do, life will take hold and once again bring me back to reality that being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world!

Till next time my friends....
Crystal Smith
signing off.....
This is going to be a very interesting summer indeed....

Holiday time is here..

Hoping everyone had a great Thanksgiving.. Christmas will be here before ya know it! Do you have all your shopping done?? I know I dont. Got my daughter's done and my neice and nephew but still have to get for my 2 boys. I have NO idea when I'll have time.

This week has been pretty normal here I guess.. had to buy a new stove, that was $700. Then my car kicked the bucket and had to get that fixed.. that was another $550! Then yesterday, had to call the plumber.. OMG.. almost $300!! Ok, so anything else breaks here.. TOO DAMN BAD

Well, Pimp My Ride is on... catchya laterz