Busy Week

Wow! What a busy week. I know I mentioned this before but Fall is such a crazy time. I feel like summer is so laid back and lazy and then all of a sudden BAM and you're back to the craziness!! We have had a super busy week with Ellie's activites. I seriously have no idea how people do this with more than 1 child--Jack is not involved in any "organized" activites yet and I feel like I run around like a chicken with my head cut off! On Monday we had our 1st Brownie meeting. We've got a small but great troop of 9 girls. It was a fun meeting because the girls were so excited to be together after the summer and they also feel so "old" and "important" because they aren't Daisies anymore. With the recommendation of a good friend that I've made the last year we decorated a troop flag with the girls handprints so that we can start doing formal flag ceremonies this year. The girls loved it! On Tuesday Ellie had soccer, today was CCD after school, tomorrow is dance and then Open House for Ellie and for Jack and Friday Ellie is having a playdate after school and then going to the Rose Theater with Emma, her mom and I on Friday night.  I've got MOPS tomorrow morning and Bible Study on Friday morning---whew---that is enough to make my head spin! I sometimes (ok frequently) get overwhelmed with our schedule and wonder how we can simplify it but then I usually try to step back and say I wouldn't have it any other way. I love that I am able to be the Brownie leader. I love that I am able to take Ellie to all of these activities. I love that we are able to expose our kids to so many different things. I know this season of my life is going to be over before I know it and then I will long for these "crazy" days of schedules,etc. And I always try to remember when I get super full of anxiety that I am not in control. God is in control at all times and truly would not give me more than I can handle (which is why I love my Bible Study because it is a constant reminder of that!). So I really try to always keep that at the forefront and remember that this season will not last long and I need to enjoy every single second I can with my kiddos. I don't want to be dictated by our crazy schedule but I also know that I need routine and schedule in my life. So lazy days of summer are awesome and I love them but there is also something about getting back into the routine of Fall. We've got a fun weekend ahead. My sis will still be in town through Saturday so the plan is for the boys (Dave and Jack) to go to the NU game and the girls (Linda, Ellie, mom and I) to have a fun day of pedicures, lunch and maybe shopping. We'll see if we really end up having Jack go to the game. I might chicken out at the last minute because I really think he is too young but we'll see. I'll post about the weekend soon! I am so blessed!!!