These days shall pass

So how many more days till school starts? There are days I swear that I could totally lose my mind. Is that hard to believe? That a mother of five could be declared legally insane? Yeah probably not. Seriously a toy lays there all day and one shows interest and all of sudden there is revolt right in the middle of the living room declaring whose toy it really is. Yes it sat there all day but because you showed interest in it it is really mine. Yes I am looking forward to school starting. Not only will have two out of the house but for two days out of the week for two and half hours I will only have two. Now that is a true bonus is it not?! And I want one more. I seriously am insane, but oh well. I look at all five of them and the chaos that occurs day after day and I wouldn't have it any other way. Jessalynn intelligence astounds me day after day. Arissa has a quick wit and is passionate. Lyra makes me laugh day in and day out. Melina's smile could brighten up the darkest room. And I am totally in love with the new man in my life. Yes it may not be for everyone but I love my life and I wouldn't change it for anything. So how do I do it? One day at a time and sometimes just one minute at a time. I have been reflecting lately on Hosea since the anniversary of his death is coming up. I think of a little boy with angel wings holding his grandma's hand waiting for me. I am doing a balloon release on August 8th. Take care of him mom till we can all be together again and with that I think I am going to hit post.

Melina turns 2!

Despite the face that I got mastitis Melina had her birthday! I can't believe she is two already! Wasn't it just yesterday she was born? Almost an Independence day baby the two year old is starting to shine through. She got plenty of presents for her birthday including a sandbox and a water table.

Orion Jason Phillip

I swear I know I have a blog. I need to update more often. So he is here... yes Orion Jason Phillip was born on June 21 at 3:16 pm. He weighed 6lbs 2 ozs and 20 1/2 inches long. Short and lean! So I had to have a c section since the little guy decided to move on me. The girls are in love with their little brother. Jesslaynn especially can't wait till he is older and can play football with her! Orion is a true miracle and I thank God very day for him. I know his big brother Hosea is watching over him. Yes I bawled like a baby when Orion came out. I was so happy and so relived to see that he was here and healthy. It is amazing how you can love a little person so much. He has blue eyes and light brown here and he has the "nose" that all of the girls have been born with. Also the birth of Orion made me want to call my grandma and than I remembered she was no longer with us, but I knew that she was watching over him and me that day. It is truly amazing the guardian angels that we have . My grandma, my mom, and a sweet little baby boy that I will meet in heaven some day.

Here is our miracle