Where does the time go?

Where does the time go these days? 

 We seem to be busy working (these economy allows little room for flexibility and time off!), dance classes, after school homework, Sunday church, Wed. kid's programs at church, cleaning the house (I'll admit, I'm failing at this one!), tending to the yard (this is daddy's passion).

But, I have committed to being more 'available' to my children, not being stuck in the house or at home because my 'to do' list isn't all checked off.....BUT to ride our bikes to the park, blow bubbles, swing, draw with sidewalk chalk, paint on wood, pick flowers in our yard (even the 'good flowers'), get dirty (even if that means a shower EVERY night!)

a contemplative Big Sister at the park...

The Big Brother is getting bigger -- note the super cape ("It's Batman, mom!"), the bike helmet and the large blue band aid on his elbow -- he's all boy!