What a week!

I spent the week in DSM taking my last two real estate license courses.

I drove home each night...I. AM. FRIED.

But it was a good week and I am excited to get started!!!

Our mom's and Rosanna took care of the kids while I was gone each day and Jordan had to handle the morning and supper routine...quite the change for our family.

I can tell you this...there is no way I could work a 'real' job anymore. We did not function well this week. Tess struggled, I dont know if I said more than hello and good night to Avery, Lauren's homework slacked and Sully played way too much DS. And we ate horribly. ugh.

And I MISSED MY KIDS! Terribly. I am so thankful that I get to stay home with them!!!!

Here are some other random discoveries/observations from the crazy week:

* Not everyone has a good understanding of the term 'professional attire'. Ladies, low cut jeans with 'whale tales' are not appropriate in any setting. Honestly.

*shopping in Target is SUPER fun when I'm all alone!

*driving alone and rocking out to the radio is also SUPER fun and therapeutic!

*I love Tracy Chapman...it doesn't get much better than 'Fast Car'

*we produce enough laundry in one week to bury a small town. Its ridiculous

*I saw a newborn in a restaurant this week and literally almost cried. Its a very weird sensation knowing I wont have another one of those. I'm trying to come to terms with it. Its gonna take awhile.

*Torrance is an awesome baby...and I want her to stay 3 months old. FOREVER!!!!!

*I have always had a deep love for Dr. Pepper. This week I finally admitted to myself that I really don't like it anymore. VERY WEIRD!

*I cry watching the movie Enchanted when Giselle and Robert dance at the ball.

*I am crying right now watching HSM3 with Lauren and Avery.

*God's hand is so involved in the direction our family is moving and I love it. Its a great feeling knowing you are following His lead. I see exciting things ahead.

*Im an emotional sap. And I tear up a lot. I never did this when I was younger...its very annoying. Seriously I cried at Enchanted and HSM...who am I?!?!

Happy Weekend!!!