Long Time Coming

I have sat down a few times to post. Trouble is, the only time I sit here is to feed a baby. Which only leaves me with one hand.
We have had a busy quick summer. Filled with camping, almost camping, birthdays, babies, family things like weddings baptisms and blessings.
I wont start from the beginning, because I have some what kept you abreast of out family. So, maybe somewhere in the middle of August, I will start.
First I think I will shorted what I call my kids, to their number. We have started teaching them to count off, before we leave or when we get in the car, to make sure we have everyone.
So #6, turned 2. We went to the place we went for her 1st birthday. It was hot. But, the babies did well, the kids got really dirty, over tired and had fun. This picture was right after 5 fell, twice (she was so tired, she couldn't walk straight) It looks like 6 is giving a thumbs up sign.
We refinanced our house to a 10 yr. we were at a 15, but for the same monthly payment we could knock off 3 years. Why not. In 10 years #1 will be 21. We will have 3 on missions or in college or getting married. We probably need to be done paying off the house.
I have also come to the realization that I am busy. Doing nothing really. I don't work outside the home. I was talking to a friend a few days ago, and she mentioned they had cancelled Super Saturday. It's kind of a sign of the times. Do people still craft? (I don't never have) I didn't sign up because Saturdays are my only day that Trent is home and I can really get anything done. And the same for him, so I end up keeping the kids occupied so he can get stuff done. (not only that, you know what happens if I leave 8 kids home? What my house looks like? Leaving is harder than just staying home) Back to topic, I think that is where most people are. At least in my neighborhood. There is not a lot of free time to socialize and craft. We are busy raising families and keeping our homes from falling down around our ears.
I started running again. Why I bring this up? My running time equals my time to reflect, read and be inside my head (alone) for awhile. I read the ensign while I am on my treadmill, and put together random thoughts when I am outside. I was reading this morning about filling our lives with meaningful uplifting things. We have the choice from the moment we wake up, what we will do with our time. I am trying to be better at doing those things that will help me raise my family, to help me be a better mom, a better wife, and a better friend. Not that I have a lot of friends. I need to be better at that too, making time for friends.
I was released from Primary. I have been in Primary or YW the entire time I have lived in this ward. I LOVE primary. And what better calling than playing the piano in primary. But, 2 babies makes that hard. I am excited to be back in RS. I am more excited about the calling I just got. Time to learn a new skill.
We have had a few trials this summer, but all in all, I am happy. The years go by so quick. I hope to be able to fill them with good things, and help my kids build good memories. A little more sleep would be awesome, but soon I will miss getting up to rock or feed a baby. These 2 have been on this schedule starting about 5 in the morning one gets up, then they tag team all day. I haven't had both babies asleep at the same time for more than 15 minutes this week. I am at a loss as to what to do. They won't stay wrapped up, but the don't sleep unwrapped. then they are rolling too, so they get mad when they have rolled and can't get back.
Anywho. I will blog again. Someday. I'm sure.