If I won the lottery....

 .... I would never fold another sock again as long as I live ;) I would buy new socks and throw out the dirty ones** I HATE folding socks.... and they always seem to multiply while I try to ignore them. Since no one else feels the need/urge to fold them, it sends up being a stand-off, with a growing stash of needing-to-be-folded socks. Eventually (and usually), I cave and end up doing it but fantasizing about my lottery wins as I get it done ;)

Wishing you all a happy Monday xox

The less toxic version of the boys' socks ;)

** Please note that I wouldn't really do it. Not very environmentally friendly. I do, however, think about it a lot ;)

Happy 11th birthday to Oliver (aka Pandemic 2nd birthday)

Today, is Oliver's birthday! One Nintendo Switch and Nerf gun richer, he is ready to rock being 11. I can't believe that he will be in grade 6 this fall and looking into high schools for the following year. Geez, time flies!

We love you Ollie! Wishing you all the very best!!

Milestones

Today we went to pick up Alexander's learner's permit... to drive... a car... a real car.... our car 😬 Just kidding! I am actually very excited for him on this milestone in his life... and Andreas who gets to take him out tomorrow which is a milestone in ours. 

Yes, I made him pose for this picture 😉

Reflections from Mother's Day

Yesterday, on Mother's Day, I had a few minutes of quiet where I was able to reflect on being the mother to this family. Here are some of my thoughts...

1) I am short.

2) I am outnumbered by boys.

3) I am surrounded by jokers.

4) I am blessed.

Hope you all had a great Mother's Day 💗

I am short (Thank goodness for Oliver!) and outnumbered by boys (Andreas took the picture). Yes, letting me take this picture was part of my "present" ;)

Yes, Andreas gift wrapped this for me. Lucky for him, I already received my Mother's Day presents and dinner so he wasn't immediately murdered 😉. The boys loved this... evidence that I am surrounded by jokers but still blessed 💙

Next best thing

Andreas loves camping.. I mean, really loves camping. While I won't complain if we are out, I have to say that I prefer a place with a bed and bathtub ;) I guess the bigger boys like it too but are not so fond of hanging out with their parents anymore ;) Oliver, on the other hand, enjoys camping and doesn't seem to mind us so much either. So, last night, Andreas set up a tent in our backyard and the two of them did the next best thing to actual camping and slept outside.... and I got to watch my cheesy tv shows without anyone else complaining ;) 

Guess it will be another backyard summer 😉

The glow of the tablets. Good thing about backyard camping: internet access ;)