Counting my Blessings...

So as I sit here writing this I am still surrounded by boxes and you know what? That's okay. We have been so busy I've barely had time to do anything in this house, I feel like we are only here to sleep. Mady's visiting so we've been doing fun Spring Break stuff...well not really but she's having fun. We've been to Grandma's for the grandparents to enjoy her visit as well, and we've just spent quality family time together. The kids begged and begged to go see Monsters vs. Aliens so we went to that, that was fun. It's so nice to be in our own place again, I can't even tell you how nice it is. My kitchen and the kids rooms are all that is unpacked but those are the important rooms. The living room would be done if I'd go through the rest of the boxes but it's a bit overwhelming.

Something I've done that has made me feel amazing is I've reintroduced myself to cooking. After living with the in laws for 13 months I was a bit worried that I wouldn't be any good at cooking anymore, but as it turns out, I think I'm better. My enthusiasm has gotten me to try new recipes and ideas...only after I baked chocolate chip cookies first. My big excitement is...I've taught myself how to make homemade bread without the use of a bread maker. Some of you may already know how to do that, but I couldn't fathom the idea until earlier this week. I just decided that I wanted rolls for dinner but didn't feel like going to the store, so I just made some. They are so YUMMY!! Jeff is truly impressed. Matthew is loving the banana bread and has told everyone to not eat the last four banana's because once they get ugly Mommy will make some more bread for him.

Well, that's it for now. I'm enjoying watching the kids individual personalities come out since they've been sharing a room for so long. Regan is doing so much better in her own room than I could ever have hoped for. She had me nervous but she loves her big girl room. Okay...good night all.

Have a blessed Easter and remember to keep God and His Son as your main focus as we remember the resurrection of our Christ.

MOVING

That's right...the Knutson 5 is moving again...this time just across town (thank goodness it's not across the state again). We finally found a house to rent in a good neighborhood and within our price range. I'm once again a stay at home mommy but I'm actually kind of enjoying it. I have all morning to myself and then Regan keeps me company from lunch time on. It'll be kind of sad leaving Grandma's but we are ready and excited. Our realtor gave us the keys to start moving things in but since our lease doesn't officially begin until April 1st, we can't actually stay there until the 1st. Hopefully, I will have us unpacked and ready to relax...Spring Break starts on the 3rd and the kids will be home with me...Madylyne is coming and Jeff has almost the whole week off...such a blessing...we will all be together under one roof, just us. I can't wait.

My Baby is Growing Up

Last night I had to take Regan to dance class with her hair done like it will be in recital. She has to have her hair slicked back into a bun with a curly ponytale attached to the bun...let me just say...it completely changed her appearance. I was heartbroken to see her little baby face change into such a big girl face. Our baby is growing up...how sad??

First Game

Matthew oh excuse me I keep forgetting "Matt" played his first game today. They tied against the other team with 8 runs each. It was interesting watching the kids play...and the rules for little league confuse me. Matthew tried out the catcher position for two innings, I think he would have played one more inning but unfortunately while he was up to bat they had to strike him out because he had to go as he so eloquently put it...I HAVE TO PEE NOW MOM!!! So they struck him out an one of the assistant coaches ran him to the restroom. Poor guy!! As catcher for anyone who knows my son he hates things on his face and really tight on his body...so the mask was driving him crazy. I asked him after the game about the mask and he said that it was so GROSS because Blake (his friend) wore it first and it was sweaty. My poor guy.

I am so proud of him though. When he did strike out there was no

crying, just running off the field and ready to keep playing. He really seems to like baseball more than any other sport that he's played.

Regan

I just wanted to put a little something about Regan in here...I felt like I was leaving her out. Her feelings would be so hurt if she knew...so I'll give you an update. She's doing really well. Kindergarten is hard for her in the sense that she is just a little social butterfly and wants nothing more than to talk to her friends and play. She has lost many a recesses and spent lots of time sitting with her head down. However, she hasn't been expelled yet so our friend Mike King was wrong. He said she'd be kicked out for fighting within the first week...she's getting ready for recital in June. She's doing ballet and jazz this year and is really excited to perform.

Opening Ceremonies

Yesterday Matthew excuse me I mean "Matt" as he wants to be called now had Opening Ceremonies for his first year of Little League. He's playing for the Blue Jays and has come such a long way since try outs or even the first day of practice. After his second practice he told Jeff he didn't want to play anymore because he's just not good enough. He's actually pretty good now, according to my dad "Papa" Matt has the Peterson natural ability to be good at baseball, so we will see how that turns out.

He really loves going to practice and if he strikes out or misses a catch he just keeps going and strives to do better next time. Jeff said that at practice this afternoon he did so good and that Matt was ready for his game tomorrow. That's right tomorrow is the first game for him. He was too excited to go to sleep tonight. How he will sit through school all day tomorrow is beyond me. I'm sure I will get a call from Mr. B, letting me know that my dear boy is getting antsy.

Hannah got new Glasses

First of all admitting that Hannah is going to be ten in less than six months is pretty much heart wrenching. But looking at this picture she looks just like my sweet little girl. Hannah is posing with Elizabeth, her "Just Like Me" American Girl Doll. Grammy got Elizabeth blue glasses for Christmas so of course as soon as it was time for Hannah to get new glasses she had to get blue ones too. Isn't she adorable?