Popsicles in January?

This is exactly what I feel like today:

It's freezing cold outside, even though the sunshine is beautiful! There's so many productive things I should be doing today, but I think it's a perfect day to stay in by the fire and catch up on Facebook, my blog, and my latest Karen Kingsbury book. That sounds so lazy! But, the chores will still be there tomorrow, right?

The kids are back to school from break so that means we're back to our busy schedule again. Indoor soccer is finished for the boys, but now Levi starts Upward basketball and a new jump rope club at our fitness center. He and Mark have been busy this week designing his pinewood derby car for his first race this Saturday with Cub Scouts. He's very excited, but I think it's a good thing Mark designs heating and plumbing for a living and not cars! I'll let you know how Levi does at the big race.

Mark made it home safely from his mission trip to Mexico last week. His team had a great week with 4 decisions for Christ at a home Bible study and about 100 prospects attending the Family Conference. No major catastrophes here while he was gone, only a toilet that wouldn't flush! My dad helped us out with that one! We survived the week without Daddy pretty well, but I do have a great respect for all of you single moms out there who do this 24/7 without relief! My hat is off to you and you are amazing!

We are looking forward to a pretty calm weekend with a day off of school Monday for MLK day. Weren't the kids just home for 16 days? We have the derby race Saturday and Mark's annual Mission meeting luncheon at church Sunday, other than that we're free! I'm hoping to get to the sidewalk sales at the mall and maybe Mark will finally put away the Christmas tree!

Stay tuned for our Valentine blog coming soon.....Have a warm and cozy weekend!