The Madsen Clan

Okay, this is the last post of the day. Just another fun day in the snow in Joes Valley. Anyway, a few thoughts for the week. Eric has been out of town for a few days and will be returning in the morning. I honestly dread this time of year when we get to see him 3 days out of the week. The morning that he left I woke up just sad. I know that sounds totally stupid but he is an awesome dad and husband and an amazing help with the kids. Not only that, but I miss just being able to talk. Okay - enough with the pitty party. This trip, he went to a coaching convention in Philadelphia. He called late last night and sounded like a little boy before Christmas day. His BYU buddies were going to take a train to New York today and asked if he wanted to "sluff" the convention and head down with him. So he and Coach went with Ryan and Bobby and headed into New York. Eric called a few times throughout the day and sent pictures over the phone. He was seriously in heaven. For someone who has been a die-hard Yankee fan his entire life, he has never seen Yankee Stadium. He said he had the chills the entire time! I was seriously so happy for him. They did the tour of the stadium and then went down to Time Square and ate at the ESPN Zone. I think they returned to Philly at 11:30 pm. He is insisting that He and I and Mick are going this year to catch a game before we no longer can.

So.... I have been staying up into the wee hours of the morning conquering Guitar Hero I and II for the kids. I am doing this as a service to the kids because for those of you who own the game, you know that you have to pass off songs in order to be able to access other songs. So... for my children, (HAHA) I have passed off all the songs. Well, it was a really late one last night. I hate to admit this but I went to bed at 4:30. I am really an insomniac when I am pregnant and do not sleep well anyway so... to say the least I was very tired this morning. I was so glad when Eric called and said Mick's practice was cancelled. Macee (my early riser) was up at 8:30. She went and got the baby out of bed and played with him. Mick came up to my room around 8:45 all dressed and ready to go. I informed him that he didn't have practice and told him I had stayed up late. He told me to go back to sleep and he would get breakfast for Mays. So.... McGwire and I turned on cartoons in my room and the next thing I know, Macee, Mick and Maddux were waking me up at noon! They had known to put the baby back down at 10:30 for his usual morning nap and McGwire had also fallen back to sleep, along with me. I love my kids. Yes, I feel like the laziest mom in the world but my 2 oldest are so amazingly responsible I am blessed. So I pulled myself out of bed and made them lunch. We hung out and played until 3 and then everyone, except Mick, laid back down and slept until 6!! Are you kidding me? Who sleeps that much? Needless to say, I think we all deserve one of these days once in awhile. I feel so refreshed and couldn't thank my kiddos enough!!! Our church moved back to 1 so we can sleep in again in the morning. The kids are all excited to go their "new classes" in the morning. Anyway, sorry to inundate you with all these new slide shows but it had been awhile. By the way, I am so suprised the name thing is so close. Please don't be afraid to comment on who you are and why you voted the way you did. I only know of 3 people that voted and why. I am very interested.... Have a good week.