Quiet Moments

Quiet moments.

 With six kids, quiet moments don't happen very often at our house.

But....tonight,
               I am experiencing just that. 
Three of my six kids are spending the night with their Nana and Poppy. Aaron had asked if he could spend the night, so of course Felicia just had to go along and before long, Madelyn got wind of their plan and she was packing her bags too. I must say, although I am  hardly ever without my kids, it is nice. Truthfully, a few weeks ago I came to the realization that I have only been without all of my children one time in the last four years, and that was two years ago! Mike and I had gone on a date for a few hours. So, I guess I am due for a break. 

Yes, I do miss them. 
                           But as I sit here eating a ginormous bowl of ice cream without anyone begging for some,
 and no one "breathing" on or touching,
                                          poking,
                                              staring at,
                         or just plain annoying anyone else, I think to myself....... 

I could get used to this!

Jell-O Pops (A Summertime Favorite)

Homemade Jell-O Pops were one of my favorite summertime treats when I was a kid and they are also a big hit with my kids too. Anytime they can make something in the kitchen they are beyond thrilled! 

{recipe}
1 small package of Jell-O (any flavor)
2 cups boiling water
1/2 sugar
2 cups cold water

Dissolve the Jell-O and sugar in the boiling water and stir well. Add the cold water and give it another stir. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze. Don't have popsicle molds? You can use 3 ounce paper cups instead. Just cover them with foil and push a popsicle stick through the top before you freeze them. Enjoy!

Wordless Wednesday-Nana Snuggles

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