I didn't realize that it has been six weeks since I last entered a post. That is way to long, friends.
Life has been busy. With one year old twins and a summer vacation for the 1st grader I work had at getting some "me" time. I also got this crazy notion to go back to school. I have debated what the next phase of life would look like. I felt like I was needing to move. God prompting me to do something, but I haven't been comfortable to give my resignation and just go with it. I started attending classes for graduate school. I intend to receive a Master's of Counseling, for LPC. Which means eventually I will have an office with a couch and help people. I am torn as to the type of counseling I would like to practice. I see a huge need in my area for an eating disorder clinic, but would also enjoy to continue working with kids with special needs and families.
This week we are hosting our friends son since they are away...which means THREE one year olds toddling around the house.
Monday- we had a low key day. Played outside with the big and littles and then they all took baths. I went to class in the afternoon while 2 littles slept.
Tuesday- No class today. All the littles stayed in pjs and we played lots of inside games. We read books, watched Baby Einstein and had Popsicles.
Wednesday- We took the big and one little to the park for Mcd's lunch. The other littles slept at home while my mom came to sit with them.
Thursday- Thursday started kind of crappy. Literally. One little removed his diaper and dropped poop "neatballs (evy's words)" on the floor. Then another little leaked poop on my clothes. So...I had to do a total cleaning of the floors. I figured if I had to get out the cleaner for the nursery, I Michael ventured out and took one little and one big to Leonardo's for some water and museum fun. I went to class and mom watch two littles. Later I took the boys to the grocery store- we needed milk and bread. He took the girls to the movie store. Then we ALL went and ate chinese food. I know it was insane, but we took 3 adults and 4 kids out to dinner.
Today....we don't have much plans. I think the big is going to the movie tonight...should be fun.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
I have thought all day about some awesome acrostic poem I could write that would do this whole day justice. I can't really thing of the right words to spell M-O-T-H-E-R and give it the right amount of meaning. Life with a mom or as a mom is more than 7 words.
This morning was a busy day. I have dreamed/hoped for the last month that today would be celebrated with my children on their best behaviors, no crying, no arguing. I could sleep late and eat breakfast in bed. My family would have gifts and chocolate. I would be able to sit in my chair and not change diapers or fix meals...just be still and adored. But the job of a mom isn't that. It is not adorable. I am sure that deep down the kids will/do appreciate what I do, but it is my job as the mom. It is expected. I signed up for it- well most of it anyway.
This morning I cleaned out the van to get ready to go on our quick trip, adjusted a car seat, cooked the food for lunch, loaded the diaper bags, packed the MD presents and essential trip items, woke the kids, got them bathed, dressed, and fed. Did a load of laundry, started a load of dishes, swept the floor and got ready for church- all by myself. I also woke up Michael, helped find his clothes...and grabbed a cup of coffee and banana as I loaded the kiddos in the car 25 minutes before church started hoping to stop for gas on the way. I manged to scarf down my banana during the offering.
It was the same as any other Sunday. I was blessed to sit next to my oldest daughter and worship the Lord. As I dressed this morning, I wore the earrings that my sweet MIL helped her pick out for my present this year. I wore two necklaces...one representing my three children living and the one that reminds me of the sweet one in heaven. Boy today I missed that fourth child. I caught myself thinking about how blessed I was as they all three took a bath together...stair step of heights in the bath. I thought that I closed my eyes yesterday...and time flew past. I couldn't help but wonder what liveliness that fourth little babe would bring to our hectic schedule. The thoughts of that sweet babe didn't linger long...I pushed them away, enjoying my blessing and thanking God that sweet (but greatly missed) babe is spending eternity with Him.
The rest of the day was spent eating and talking with my mom and sisters and family. We listened to screaming kids laughing as they played in the water. We hugged Madelyn as she is terrified of dogs and kept each one safe. The played with balls and dressed up...we listened to stories and laughed. We shopped. We talked sports and politics. We changed diapers, played on the floor, cleaned up messes. We learn each day to appreciate the hard work that our Mom did years ago. I hope that she sees us as good moms and knows that she is the reason for our success!
This afternoon, I couldn't help but smile as I fetched the babies bottles...today was one of the best days I have had in a while! Oh how I wish it could last just a little longer....
This morning was a busy day. I have dreamed/hoped for the last month that today would be celebrated with my children on their best behaviors, no crying, no arguing. I could sleep late and eat breakfast in bed. My family would have gifts and chocolate. I would be able to sit in my chair and not change diapers or fix meals...just be still and adored. But the job of a mom isn't that. It is not adorable. I am sure that deep down the kids will/do appreciate what I do, but it is my job as the mom. It is expected. I signed up for it- well most of it anyway.
This morning I cleaned out the van to get ready to go on our quick trip, adjusted a car seat, cooked the food for lunch, loaded the diaper bags, packed the MD presents and essential trip items, woke the kids, got them bathed, dressed, and fed. Did a load of laundry, started a load of dishes, swept the floor and got ready for church- all by myself. I also woke up Michael, helped find his clothes...and grabbed a cup of coffee and banana as I loaded the kiddos in the car 25 minutes before church started hoping to stop for gas on the way. I manged to scarf down my banana during the offering.
It was the same as any other Sunday. I was blessed to sit next to my oldest daughter and worship the Lord. As I dressed this morning, I wore the earrings that my sweet MIL helped her pick out for my present this year. I wore two necklaces...one representing my three children living and the one that reminds me of the sweet one in heaven. Boy today I missed that fourth child. I caught myself thinking about how blessed I was as they all three took a bath together...stair step of heights in the bath. I thought that I closed my eyes yesterday...and time flew past. I couldn't help but wonder what liveliness that fourth little babe would bring to our hectic schedule. The thoughts of that sweet babe didn't linger long...I pushed them away, enjoying my blessing and thanking God that sweet (but greatly missed) babe is spending eternity with Him.
The rest of the day was spent eating and talking with my mom and sisters and family. We listened to screaming kids laughing as they played in the water. We hugged Madelyn as she is terrified of dogs and kept each one safe. The played with balls and dressed up...we listened to stories and laughed. We shopped. We talked sports and politics. We changed diapers, played on the floor, cleaned up messes. We learn each day to appreciate the hard work that our Mom did years ago. I hope that she sees us as good moms and knows that she is the reason for our success!
This afternoon, I couldn't help but smile as I fetched the babies bottles...today was one of the best days I have had in a while! Oh how I wish it could last just a little longer....
Monday, April 18, 2011
What a difference a year makes!
On April 12, 2010 at 9:16 am Madelyn entered the world weighing 6lbs 4.5oz. She was 19.5 in long! A minute later at 9:17 her brother Jackson joined our family. He was a bit bigger tipping the scale at 6lbs 10.8 oz and 19 3/4 in long. These little ones were both bigger than their eldest sister (6lbs 4oz, 18in)
A year later...
Madelyn is 24lbs and 30.25 in- falling in the 90+%tile for her age. Jackson weighs 20lbs and is 30 inches long (he's in the 20th and 40th%tile) Both of them are walking and self feeding- even like to use a spoon themselves. We switched to milk about a month ago and they are doing great with sippy cups. Jackson has 1 tooth and getting two more. Madelyn hasn't really shown signs of teeth yet. They say "mama, dada" regularly. Maddy has been known to say "stop and no". Jackson loves to be outside and to be help. Madelyn is afraid of the dog and rarely will walk outside. For their birthday we received several swimming suits (thanks to their beautiful aunts) and we can't wait to hit up the splash park this summer. We have been going to the playground and playing in the sand. They aren't fans of walking in it and still eat it occasionally (better than bugs or rocks). They have one friend Titus and Maddy loves to follow him around and steal his cup- even if she has her own.
I am amazed at how different a year makes. I never thought I could survive it- but now that it is over, it wasn't that bad. I am so blessed by my three children!
A year later...
Madelyn is 24lbs and 30.25 in- falling in the 90+%tile for her age. Jackson weighs 20lbs and is 30 inches long (he's in the 20th and 40th%tile) Both of them are walking and self feeding- even like to use a spoon themselves. We switched to milk about a month ago and they are doing great with sippy cups. Jackson has 1 tooth and getting two more. Madelyn hasn't really shown signs of teeth yet. They say "mama, dada" regularly. Maddy has been known to say "stop and no". Jackson loves to be outside and to be help. Madelyn is afraid of the dog and rarely will walk outside. For their birthday we received several swimming suits (thanks to their beautiful aunts) and we can't wait to hit up the splash park this summer. We have been going to the playground and playing in the sand. They aren't fans of walking in it and still eat it occasionally (better than bugs or rocks). They have one friend Titus and Maddy loves to follow him around and steal his cup- even if she has her own.
I am amazed at how different a year makes. I never thought I could survive it- but now that it is over, it wasn't that bad. I am so blessed by my three children!
Happy Birthday Babies
Our day was filled with...
cake: a delish masterpiece
cupcakes: more scrumptious morsels for the mouth
timeline: pictures chronologicially the months of growing up
Happy Birthday!
Jackson
Madelyn
Singing
eating cake
fun with props!!
We celebrated the twins birthday with photograph themed party on 4-9. Their actual b-day was April 12. They day is not complete without fun photobooth shots and opening present. I'm not sure how a year passed by so quickly, but it was definitely a great way to celebrate our wonderful blessings with friends and family.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The ABC’s of me…
After several weeks of not blogging...we are in the midst of remodeling and serious repainting. My kids b-day is coming soon and I have been enjoying time walking to prepare for the 10.3 mile run in 5 weeks. I thought his was kind of cool.
- Age: 32
- Bed size: King...enough for us and the kids
- Chore you hate: cleaning toilets and putting away laundry.
- Dogs: We have a dachshund named Pretzel
- Essential start to your day: Coffee!!!
- Favorite color: I would now have to say green.
- Gold or silver: Silver. I have always thought gold was gaudy.
- Height:5'4'"
- Instruments that you can play: I used to play the flute, would love to learn the guitar
- Job title: Special Education Teacher for Pre-K developmental delayed students.
- Kids: 3- one 5 year old and 11 month old twins
- Live: Oklahoma
- Mom’s name: Evelyn
- Nicknames: Amy, Mom, honey
- Overnight hospital stays: Childbirth- twice
- Pet peeve: whistling bothers me sometimes
- Quote from a movie:
- Righty or lefty: Righty.
- Sibling: Two sisters...younger than me but taller
- Time you wake up: several times during the night, but for the morning about 5:45
- Underwear:Yes
- Vegetables you dislike: Eggplant
- What makes you run late: Kids or clothing choices.
- X-rays: dentist, foot
- Yummy food you make: I make lots of yummy things- especially homemade pizza.
- Zoo favorite animal:Giraffes
Monday, March 7, 2011
Auction!
Our Youth Group will be having an auction in a few weeks to raise money for events and trips for the youth to serve people and learn. If you are interested in donating items (or time) please let me know and I can get you hooked up. I am planning on making some items (headbands, baby items, and scarves). I will be posting items that I am donating next week- if you are interested in purchasing from me, proceeds will go toward the Auction!
If my friend does a "dessert of the month" you should plan to stand in line behind my husband because he is all about that!
If my friend does a "dessert of the month" you should plan to stand in line behind my husband because he is all about that!
birthday thanks
It has been pretty busy around our house lately and will be even busier this week with parent-teacher conferences. This is the week that I always reconsider working. I love my job but not necessarily the long hours on conference days. Yesterday was my birthday and I was definitely showered by love and blessings. I am so thankful for all the cards, presents, texts and facebook posts wishing me Happy Birthday! It was a great day. After spending a few weeks eating healthier and working out, I took a break from it and enjoyed coke, chimichangas and cake for my 32nd birthday. Thanks to my friend Kerrie for the wonderful cake. My husband was definitely a huge fan of the cake and is trying to figure out how to merge her baking skills into my body.
We were able to head to my sister's new place and meet up with some friends for his 30 year b-day party of Friday night. I love spending time with family and friends and even though the trip was short- the memories are many. Please say special prayers for my friend and her husband as they begin a difficult but awesome journey in their life. Ask the Lord to protect her health, her mentality, and heal her heart as she prepares for the next adventure. The Lord is so good. I was so happy to spend the morning worshipping. I was so thankful and humbled in church yesterday. Tears flooded my eyes with Joy and Admiration because God loves me...He has a plan for me...it was all too overwhelming.
While I might someday spend my b-day wasting away in the sun on a warm beach or spending massive amounts of money, the best was spending it with friends and family. We ate lunch together. Later our home groupies came over for a cookout. It was full of conversation and study in the Word. I am not one to pretend that I know everything about the Bible, so I am loving the scholars of the Word that God has so gracious crafted for our Sunday night meetings. I love it!!! They were so thoughtful and giving. I am still not sure I deserve to be this blessed! So...my journey to 1000 things continues...
72. birthdays
73. unexpected "good" news
74. answered prayers
75. Our Pastor
76. cake
77. 7 passenger vehicles
78. weekends
79. predictable birthday cards and unexpected cards
80. I love getting mail.
81. the grant being funded for my classroom and my new digital camera
82. a wonderful husband who spoils me daily
83. Jillian Michael- while I won't admit to loving it...I am happy that I have something to workout with at home- tough and short
84. the teacher at school offering up her time to lead workout classes for FREE for teachers
85. new running shoes
86. walking at the mall
We were able to head to my sister's new place and meet up with some friends for his 30 year b-day party of Friday night. I love spending time with family and friends and even though the trip was short- the memories are many. Please say special prayers for my friend and her husband as they begin a difficult but awesome journey in their life. Ask the Lord to protect her health, her mentality, and heal her heart as she prepares for the next adventure. The Lord is so good. I was so happy to spend the morning worshipping. I was so thankful and humbled in church yesterday. Tears flooded my eyes with Joy and Admiration because God loves me...He has a plan for me...it was all too overwhelming.
While I might someday spend my b-day wasting away in the sun on a warm beach or spending massive amounts of money, the best was spending it with friends and family. We ate lunch together. Later our home groupies came over for a cookout. It was full of conversation and study in the Word. I am not one to pretend that I know everything about the Bible, so I am loving the scholars of the Word that God has so gracious crafted for our Sunday night meetings. I love it!!! They were so thoughtful and giving. I am still not sure I deserve to be this blessed! So...my journey to 1000 things continues...
72. birthdays
73. unexpected "good" news
74. answered prayers
75. Our Pastor
76. cake
77. 7 passenger vehicles
78. weekends
79. predictable birthday cards and unexpected cards
80. I love getting mail.
81. the grant being funded for my classroom and my new digital camera
82. a wonderful husband who spoils me daily
83. Jillian Michael- while I won't admit to loving it...I am happy that I have something to workout with at home- tough and short
84. the teacher at school offering up her time to lead workout classes for FREE for teachers
85. new running shoes
86. walking at the mall
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