Updates

So I have been horrible about updating my blog! I feel like I have nothing interesting to write about or I want to keep my blog positive or I am just too busy! Well I have been reading many blogs lately and everybody has whiny, "poor me" posts every once in a while, it makes me realize we are all human and EVERYBODY has a bad day once in a while, even the people who never appear to! I also realized that I am a fool for thinking I have nothing "interesting" to write about. Just because I don't run marathons, craft, go on trips or do anything else that I think people would find interesting, does not mean that my crazy, fun, sometimes hectic and stressful life isn't amazingly interesting to somebody and I am robbing them of their entertainment by not blogging about it! SO I am determined to be more diligent about blogging!
OK, now that I got that off my chest and out of the way, where to begin.....

Well Melody started Kindergarten this year, WOW! what an adventure that has been! Everybody told me that once the kids start school I would have more free time and wouldn't know what to do with myself, HAHA well I feel so much busier! Before school we could, at a moment's notice, jump up and go to lunch or the park or wherever our heart's desired. Now, we have to schedule things around school so that we can be sure to include Melody. Melody has homework Mon- Thurs, while it only takes 10-15 minutes it is still something we have to schedule in and remember to do along with reading. She sure loves school though! Hopefully that never changes!
Coda has taken a huge interest in Video Games, much to Daddy's delight :D He plays them every chance he gets and I think it is improving his motor skills along with his social skills, so I have no problems with it. I can't believe how much he has grown and changed over the last year!
Cadence is so in love with Thomas the train and loves playing on the website! He has also grown and changed so much! I love my kids!
Nate has had a few teeth pulled, which has been somewhat of an adventure, but other than that he is just working hard and I am so INCREDIBLY proud of all he has accomplished over the years!
My job is going quite well and though I am having to adjust to working so much, I am loving it! I have made many friends and love feeling like I am accomplishing things! Wish I had more time with my family, however. One day, I will be able to work while they are at school and be home in the evenings, can't wait for that!!
So really not too much going on, but we are keeping busy and enjoying life as much as possible! We have had our struggles and accomplishments, our ups and downs. But I know I will look back at all that has happened this year with fondness. It has been SO great! I honestly couldn't ask for more than what I have right now... Family, Friends and LOVE!!!

Me

I often. . . say too much or even things I should not.
I have . . . the most amazing family EVER!
I fear . . . losing loved ones.
I feel . . . anxious and excited about changes that may happen soon.
I hear . . . the sweet sounds of children playing.
I smell . . . Nate's deodorant, it smells so yummy!
I wish . . . my house would stay clean for just one whole day.
I hate. . . being ignored and/or humored.
I think. . . life is pretty spectacular.
I know. . . that I am loved.
I want. . . to always be there for those I love.
I always. . . complain about things that aren't a big deal.
I am not. . . as patient as I should be.
I am like . . . a blue rose.
I believe. . . that we are given trials and hardships in order to grow.
I don't always. . . fight fairly.
I am happy that. . . my husband loves, appreciates and puts up with me.
I win. . . at life!
I lose. . . at video games when I play against Nate.
I never. . . thought I could be so happy!
I need. . . chocolate all the time! :D
I listen. . . to things that affect me.
I am scared of. . . not being good enough.
I read. . . when I get the chance and anything I find interesting.
I am . . . ME!

Melody!

Melody Marie Madsen turned 6 years old on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Wow, has time flown! Here are a few facts about Melody:

Melody was born at 2:57 A.M. on September 23, 2003, the first day of Autumn. She was 6 pounds, 19 1/2 inches long. It was the easiest pregnancy, labor and delivery ever! Luckily, it didn't end with the delivery, Melody was such a content, joyful, independent little baby. She already had everybody wrapped around her finger, especially her daddy!

Melody started walking at 9 months, she was so determined to be completely independent and she wanted to learn about things by herself. She soon was talking away and was definitely meant to be "the big sister" She started mothering "her babies" Coda and Cadence the second they came home from the hospital. :D

Melody has always been an amazing, interesting little girl, in some ways I think she has grown up way too quickly! When Melody was 10 months old she decided her favorite movie was the "Back to the Future" trilogy. She would insist on watching at least one every day and she would sit, glued to the television while they were on. This was sometimes a great thing for Mom because Melody had decided that she no longer needed naps about a month before, no matter what Mom tried, Melody was determined to stay awake until about 9 P.M. when she would put herself to bed. :D (she still puts herself to bed from time to time, taking her brothers with her, how lucky am I?)
Melody loves to interact with people. She loves to play, talk and show off to whomever will pay attention. She loves to learn and grow and is very good at helping others learn as well. She was so excited about her 6th birthday because that meant she was big enough to start school.

Melody amazes me each and every day with her knowledge, she constantly tells me things that I did not know myself. She even corrects my grammar at times. :D She learns quickly and enjoys it immensely. She has a great sense of humor and can brighten any body's day! We are so grateful to have her as part of our family, what a blessing she is to everybody around her!

WE LOVE YOU MISS MOO!