I'm an ATM or at least it feels that way....

Well, the long days of summer have started.  How I wish I had a summer break!!  Yet, it's to work I go as I drop Bella off at daycare while Caitlin & Gabby have different activities for the summer.  Those different activities all come with a dollar sign.  Plus, seeing what the boys are up to for the summer too.

We had a big milestone.  Bradley graduated high school.  Still can't believe that possible.  I still see the cute, freckle face little kid that I met when his Dad & I got together.  Now, he's a hard working young man who already has his own place & his own life.  Sniff!  He needs to come visit more.

Yes, that's Bradley (as seen from the nosebleed section).

We have the cheerleader who lives & breathes cheer aka Gabby.  She will be a High School cheerleader this year so that's a whole new ball game.  Mom needs a money tree in the back yard to help. LOL!  Honestly, it's not that bad, it just feels like it sometimes.  It's, "hey, mom, I need a new sports bra", "mom, I have to get a buddy gift", "Mom, I need sheets for camp".  Geez!! Not only am I an ATM, I need to be a time traveler.  There is never enough time in the day to run the errands, work full-time, be a Mom, & be sane.  So, I've decided insanity works for me. :)

My cheerleader

Next, we have the teenager that is more comfortable with her cell phone, the TV, the Kindle Fire, or a book than she is with leaving the house.  We have 30 hours of parent assisted driving to attend to before she can get her license.  Is it weird to say that I REALLY want her to get her license?  Then, someone else can run some errands. ;)  Honestly, Caitlin is my dreamer & doesn't rock the boat much.  She hasn't asked for much except the money for summer basketball league.  Next, it will probably be for some new basketball shorts or shoes but that's o.k.

Caitlin with her best friend

Mikey is an active young man.  He's usually busy with his friends when he doesn't come to visit us.  When he is with us, he always wants to be doing something.  He loves basketball, football, & swimming.  At least we almost have the pool ready at the house now.

Mikey

Bella-boo is a new adventure every day.  She likes to bounce & I don't mean on her hiney.  I guess that means it's time for a new baby toy.  One that she can play & bounce at the same time & not while Mommy's trying to hold her. Now if we can master sitting up by ourselves & possibly getting the belly off the floor to crawl we will be on a roll.  No, I don't want her to grow up too fast because these little moments are the best to enjoy.

Bella

No matter how much they pull me different directions, I truly cherish every minute with all of my kids.  I don't want to miss a thing & honestly, I wish I was an ATM so that I could give them what they want (within moderation).  So, I will continue to work & spend every chance I can with them.

All the kids after Bradley's graduation

Gabby, Caitlin, Bradley, & Mikey