Life as a Yowler

It has been quite a week. I won’t go into detail, but take my word for it. It has been one of the most exhausting and stressful weeks. Brandon has been amazing. He has been helping and taking kids pretty much every day this week. He took Caed to work with him one day for some one on one time. He took Joah twice. I’m actually going to push for making this a regular thing. Joah gets all his school done(on an office desk) without complaining or arguing. And I can be at home taking care of the needy, hungry  young ones.  Brandon took all four kids to Chuck e Cheese one morning and I met up with him later in the afternoon. Then last night, I woke up and puked my guts out all night. I think it was a combination of stress and sickness. Brandon got up this morning with the kids so I could sleep. Then he put up with my grumpiness, when I got up later. He even fed the little suckers all day, as I didn’t want to look at or smell food.

Even through the stress, we had some great moments. We made lots of memories.

Joah has been really into hockey lately. He goes down into our basement and plays for hours. He plays against himself, rotating between team Saginaw Spirit and team Mighty Ducks. The good thing is he wins no matter what.

Asparagus tastes better when you shred it first.

Brandon had to run to Detroit for work one day. We decided to go with him and make an evening out of it.

We ate at Mongolian BBQ in Sterling Heights. We love this place. However, I don’t love it until after we’ve gone through the line. It gets really crazy and hectic trying to fill 6 bowls.

An entire buffet of raw meat and my children. Yay! We had to watch closely that no one licked any or licked their hands  🤦‍♀️

Ahhh! We made it through! Now for the fun part of watching them cook it with swords.

I strapped Isla until our food was cooked. Smartest move ever! She was as content as can be watching.

Joah finished his entire plate of meat and veggies plus some rice. Those of you that have been here before, know how big the portions are. The kid has to be growing.

Brielle had a sleepover with her friend, Emma.

She’s always asking to help in the kitchen.

Four brats later, Caed was finished with dinner. Yes you read that right. We have another growing child!

It was so fun watching Isla explore the snow. It was also fun to get outside. We can’t wait for warm weather next week.

Sometimes this happens! Just your average day in our house. In case anyone was curious, it took both Brandon and myself to pry her loose.