So my eldest son played in his poop this week. I was too mad to record the damage done to his room, but I'll let you imagine what it looked like after you see the video.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter Morning
Jack was soooo excited every time he found an egg! It's blurry, but it captures his expression so well. 
Beautiful Joe!
Addy had so much fun discovering that the Easter bunny left an egg with her name on it! And she's a good hunter.
My kids! They are an amazing three.
Feeling like eeyore today!
So...it's been a day today. We had an amazing weekend, but oh so busy. Zoo with Jake on Friday. Saturday morning we had an Easter egg hunt with the Ring. Saturday night was dinner with Angie, Reid and the boys. Sunday morning we hunted eggs and had Orphan Easter '09 with our friends and church Sunday night. It was so full...of fun, sun and family and friends! Today, we are all tired. Jack woke up from his nap on Easter with fever and today spiked at 104.7. I would have ignored that had he not spent all morning on my lap in tears or on the ground screaming because he couldn't get anything to go his way. And if you know my Jack, that is not him. Off to the doctor we went to discover that he has strep throat and double ear infection. Poor buddy!
Addy, sweet girl, went all weekend....without naps and with late bedtimes. She was exhausted today and had the mood to go along with it. She wanted to play, but not on her own. She wanted something to do, but couldn't come up with the perfect game. She irritated Jack, but loved on Joe. She just overall had a tough listening day, with high sugars to boot. I'll tell you that a new bag of pipe cleaners saved the day, as well as her new kick ball that the Easter bunny brought.
And Joe....smiley Joe. He cooed and laughed at Jack's crying. Kicked his little legs as hard as he could anytime Addy ran into the room. Smells so sweet and is sometimes my escape from those who can talk. Is that too harsh to say??
So, it was a day. I think I said that already, but wanted to say it again. I would catch myself saying in my head...in a Eeyore like voice. "Can't believe he's crying again." "Wish all this laundry would just disappear." "Wish that I could catch a break today." Many things like that. Sometimes I think that if I don't say them out loud then I can't really mean them. But I did. I wanted an easy road today. I wanted to take a book to Starbucks, grab a Chi creme frappachino and read for three hours straight.
And just when I thought that this strained patient mother would turn ugly, the Lord tugged at my heart. He reminded me that I hadn't spent time in the Word today. That my desperate prayers of "Help me to have patience" were not cutting it and I needed to really talk to Him. And at last....there was peace.
Addy, sweet girl, went all weekend....without naps and with late bedtimes. She was exhausted today and had the mood to go along with it. She wanted to play, but not on her own. She wanted something to do, but couldn't come up with the perfect game. She irritated Jack, but loved on Joe. She just overall had a tough listening day, with high sugars to boot. I'll tell you that a new bag of pipe cleaners saved the day, as well as her new kick ball that the Easter bunny brought.
And Joe....smiley Joe. He cooed and laughed at Jack's crying. Kicked his little legs as hard as he could anytime Addy ran into the room. Smells so sweet and is sometimes my escape from those who can talk. Is that too harsh to say??
So, it was a day. I think I said that already, but wanted to say it again. I would catch myself saying in my head...in a Eeyore like voice. "Can't believe he's crying again." "Wish all this laundry would just disappear." "Wish that I could catch a break today." Many things like that. Sometimes I think that if I don't say them out loud then I can't really mean them. But I did. I wanted an easy road today. I wanted to take a book to Starbucks, grab a Chi creme frappachino and read for three hours straight.
And just when I thought that this strained patient mother would turn ugly, the Lord tugged at my heart. He reminded me that I hadn't spent time in the Word today. That my desperate prayers of "Help me to have patience" were not cutting it and I needed to really talk to Him. And at last....there was peace.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Addy girl
There are many times where I feel that my parenting comes back void. I either get blank looks or hands on the hips attitude. Many times, I have cried to Jake that I am not making a difference and our sweet girl is becoming... not quite as sweet. I love it when God shows me that even when I am not working on her heart, that He always is.
Almost three months ago, Addy was playing with her cousins in her Papaw's backyard. There was a turtle shell that had been put aside for Cole as a present and he was showing everyone else what it looked like. Addy took the turtle shell, and although playing, hit it and crushed it. There was not any remorse shown. She was defiant and angry. We made her apologize to Cole and Papaw, but have not mentioned it since.
Two days ago she starts a massive art project. It is a turtle swimming on top of the water and has a little head peeking up. It is adorable. I asked her what she was making (she probably thinks I am stupid half the time!) and she tells me that she is making a turtle for her cousin Cole because she broke his and was really sad.
I didn't think she had even remembered and here was the Lord quietly working on her heart.
Monday, March 2, 2009
What is lazy???
Most of the time I am a pretty easy going person. I roll with the punches and spur of the moments don't faze me. It's a really good trait to have with three kids who are full of life and energy! Lately; however, there have been little "stressors" that have popped up. A list of things that I wish that I would do and/or need to do that I don't make time for.
1) make a budget (probably a really good one!)
2) organize photos from the last 2 years
3) start a photo album for jack
4)...start one for Joe
5) write thank you's
6) practice the piano
7) study the Word more
All of the items above are legitimate things to want to do. None of them are super complicated, but there is something that holds me back from even attempting to do them or do more. I know that I am in a unique season of life. That I have 3 children under the age of 5, one being a newborn. That there are necessary needs that have to be met every day. Taking Addy to school, playing with jack, feeding Joe, cleaning, laundry, supper, etc. That the time that I have at night (after the two oldest are in bed) is to be treasured time with my husband.
But, I feel lazy that my list doesn't get done. That the time I have at night without kids and after Jake goes to bed should be used more wisely instead of watching TV. Where is the happy medium??
Here is what I have decided: I will do what I can do without feeling overwhelmed and be satisfied!
If the kids go to bed and I watch TV. awesome. If the kids go to bed and I decide to pay bills and balance the "checkbook." awesome. If the kids go to bed and Joe decides that 9:00 is his bed time also, and I go to bed. awesomer!
All that said...I think just realizing there are things that I would like to do helps me to be just a little more proactive on getting them done.
Take this post. I wrote this entry almost 15 days ago and was going to come back and edit it. 15 days later, here I am. But, I have a budget in line and Jake organized the photos on our hard drive!! Who knew!
1) make a budget (probably a really good one!)
2) organize photos from the last 2 years
3) start a photo album for jack
4)...start one for Joe
5) write thank you's
6) practice the piano
7) study the Word more
All of the items above are legitimate things to want to do. None of them are super complicated, but there is something that holds me back from even attempting to do them or do more. I know that I am in a unique season of life. That I have 3 children under the age of 5, one being a newborn. That there are necessary needs that have to be met every day. Taking Addy to school, playing with jack, feeding Joe, cleaning, laundry, supper, etc. That the time that I have at night (after the two oldest are in bed) is to be treasured time with my husband.
But, I feel lazy that my list doesn't get done. That the time I have at night without kids and after Jake goes to bed should be used more wisely instead of watching TV. Where is the happy medium??
Here is what I have decided: I will do what I can do without feeling overwhelmed and be satisfied!
If the kids go to bed and I watch TV. awesome. If the kids go to bed and I decide to pay bills and balance the "checkbook." awesome. If the kids go to bed and Joe decides that 9:00 is his bed time also, and I go to bed. awesomer!
All that said...I think just realizing there are things that I would like to do helps me to be just a little more proactive on getting them done.
Take this post. I wrote this entry almost 15 days ago and was going to come back and edit it. 15 days later, here I am. But, I have a budget in line and Jake organized the photos on our hard drive!! Who knew!
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