28 May 2008

I Love My Ecclectic Family

I have been hard at work learning how to make PDF forms interactive. My brain is smoking. But from my seat at my desk I can hear all sorts of interesting things going on in my house. A couple of hours ago, Kullen was loading the Mavis Beacon typing program onto the computer so he could learn how to type efficiently and was giving household reports at each new level he accomplished. My oldest daughter has been in and out of here asking for the address book, stamps, telling me about how she wrote letters to her friends and filled them with glitter (shhh!). It seems she has gone on now to getting her transcript ready for her the community college application, where she hopes to take sociology and maybe some other classes in the fall. The sounds of Michael Buble are blaring down the hallway - and I am rather enjoying it. "The best is yet to come...." pretty uplifting. I heard some beating and banging and called out to ask Kullen what was going on. He came in my room and said, "Just making holes in my wall cause it's fun" and put on the best schmoozy grin he could when my head spun in his direction in a manner that would make Linda Blair proud! There have been deliveries of toast with jam and chai tea to help me keep up my stamina for all the heavy duty work. The cat ate the rest of my dinner because we left her unattended in the kitchen, and Kaitlyn offered hers to me (I declined!). Kaitlyn is cleaning out her trunk and closet, and has donned her brother's arms with her rainbow leg-warmers. He is hanging out with her while she works for now - evidently needing a break from all the banging. Travis has retired to his back room for some gaming. I know that sometimes I am so overwhelmed - but I love these people. They make my life so full, so happy, so real.

7 comments:

  1. Those are sweet times, aren't they? I liked that they brought you tea and toast!

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  2. I love your ecclectic family too :)

    Feeling a little sappy now...

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  3. I could picture every one of you!! You guys are great!

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  4. Lots of people take their families for granted. It's great that you can see the greatness in the ordinary!

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  5. Your household sounds like a lot of fun and I'm sure there's never a dull moment. I remember you always being a barrel of fun when we were growing up and under the same roof. It's nice to remember those good times. :)

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  6. Julie, I love hearing about your family. It gives me something to look forward to when mine are grown, or well, mostly grown. I'll be glad for those times when I don't have to be the one keeping them occupied or entertained. I know each season has its challenges though. I like your choice to dwell on the positives!

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  7. Ah, Mavis Beacon. That brings back memories from long ago. :-)

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