New Routines

We are settling down to our new way of life that includes eating dinner earlier, making lunches, walking to and from school and a little homework here and there. The first couple of days the boys were in school I had this feeling like 'oh man what am I going to do with ALL my free time!' Then reality hit me and I started to realize just how quickly pick up time approaches. I've yet to just sit down and just read for pleasure. Stupidly, I figured the house would stay cleaner since the boys would be out of the house for such a large chunk of the day. Turns out they can trash the house within an hour of being home! Consequently I spend a good couple of hours cleaning everyday (and not to mention cleaning stuff that has been neglected for the past 6 years, haha!). Packing lunches takes me a little longer than it has to because I've been trying to be creative with them thanks to Pinterest. For now at least I'm having a blast making their lunches. I feel like I need to compete with the hot lunches the school sells, which at $2.70 a piece we could not afford long term (it would add up quick at $8.10/day!).

I've been walking a ton as well (I figure if I don't have a job at least I'll be fit, ha!). My goal is to walk the boys to and from school come rain or shine. It's half a mile each way so I get to log 2 miles a day! In addition I try to do at least one long walk per week about 3-5 miles and if I need one or two things from the grocery store I'll walk instead of drive. The first full week the kids were in school I walked 15 miles and that's impressive only because that's up from maybe 1 mile a week, haha! I tell ya it's hard to stay active when you're caring for triplets full time (I was never much for pushing a 100+ pound strollers and my guys didn't really like riding in them anyways).

I'm also looking for part time work in my old field. I applied to two jobs already and I actually interviewed for one but sadly I did not get the position. I was surprised I got an interview so quickly and hoping its a good sign. It might take a while or it may not, either way I'm happy to stay home for now as there is lots to keep me busy! Taking care of a family of 5 is no simple task even with the kids being in school. I don't know how families with two full time working parents do it. If I went back to work full time I'd have to hire a housekeeper, cook, nanny and landscaper, ha!

Anyways, can you believe these stinkers turn 6 tomorrow?!!!

School-lovin' trio!

Heading home after a long day at school.

Thomas showing me his classroom at the open house. 

Star chart!
They are very proud of the stars they earn each day : )

The boys showed us the library.

Thomas

Homemade pizza bagels, olives, carrot sticks and ranch dressing.
Pizza bagels were a big hit!

Homemade quiche with broccoli and strawberries.
Only one boy liked the quiche so I guess that means I'm never making these again : (

Tortilla roll-ups (cream cheese&ranch, ham, and spinach), pretzels, olives and pears.

Shrimp drizzled in lime juice, marinara sauce, cheese, crackers, and peach slices.