Moon Dough

My boys love to make messes and the bigger the mess, the better. Every now and then I help them create those messes. Yesterday, I thought it would be a fun/good day to make moon dough. It was 2 fold...they get to make it (which I don't have any photos of) and then they can play in it. Of course when we were almost finished mixing it up, Tyler woke up so I had to go get him and Conner added more ingredients...the bigger the better :) In the end it still worked just fine. I let them play on the deck and had them use a table cloth. They loved it and it kept them busy for at least a half hour. Clean up was easy too.

A Day Late...

Six years ago (yesterday), I married this guy.





Best decision I have ever made.

Just Tyler

Tyler...yea, he's 10w now. I've been very bad at documenting what we know about our sweet baby. At his 2mo appt he was 10lb 9oz and 22.25 in long. He's growing perfectly. He can roll over but chooses not to, so he lays on his belly and fusses or eats his hand. He doesn't sleep much at night...he's up every few hours (mama's tired). He's in 0-3 and 3mo clothes. He rarely cries. He likes to 'talk' and smile. He LOVES to take a bath. He equally LOVES his swing. He tolerates the bouncy seat but would rather the car seat if he is sitting in something other than the swing. he's so sweet and when he snuggles into the nape of my neck, I die. He loves his bottles and will still nurse (thank God b/c if he doesn't, he doesn't poop, isn't that fun?!). He really likes to be outside and now that he is more aware, he's enjoying watching the chaos all around him. He's a loved little baby.

Just Parker

Parker is precious. He is silly, funny, sweet and happy. He's adorable and kind. He loves both of his brothers, chocolate candy, fruit, popscicles and pirates. Oh how he loves pirates. Did you know his eyes are blue? He will tell you, "my eyes are blue b/c the sky is blue". Never mind that Mommy and Grandma have blue eyes, it's from the sky.

Just Conner

This boy is growing up sooo fast! He rides a 2 wheel bike, is trying to tie his shoes, takes baths (successfully) alone and gets dressed every morning before coming down stairs. He loves worms, his bike, playing outside and helping his daddy.

the end...

Last week was the last week of school for the boys. It was such a great year and both boys grew physically, emotionally and most importantly, spiritually. They had wonderful, loving teachers. They looked forward to school (most days). To look back over the year is so bittersweet. Time is flying by. I know I'm home with them and see them every single day but I feel like I am missing it.

Each boy got these awesome end of the year books and the change in Parker is more than remarkable. Not only did I cry, so did Daddy.

I have big plans for this summer.
*Go to the gym...gotta get rid of this baby weight
*swimming lessons
*Vacation Bible School
*Hilton Head!!! yay for vacation!
...and that's just JUNE.

My goal for this summer is to blog more. I need to. I want to remember these days. 

Growing up...

Today, Conner got rid of his training wheels. Josh has tried with him twice before and he didn't have the balance down and was afraid. Today, he didn't want the training wheels. They are gone. We are beyond proud but it's very bittersweet.

So big.

Busted...

I'm not really sure who was busted...me or them.

Sometimes, it's OK for them to play in the sink... this is also my 52w photos for week 14.

4 weeks later.

I can not believe that our tiny baby is 4 weeks old already. He sleeps....like a baby and is up every 2ish hours at night. He stays up most of the morning and then starts sleeping in the afternoon. He sleeps all afternoon, with the exception of waking up to eat. He's up again in the evening. He's starting to try to smile. You know the one...that big open mouth half smile. Cutest thing ever....even the 3rd time. He still has all of that hair and I really hope it doesn't fall out. He can roll over but only when he wants to. He is still nursing and taking bottles; he's not  too picky yet.

How am I? I'm hanging in there. I'm tired and still sore. I'm really ready to start working out again but I don't want to hurt myself so I'm not pushing it. I definitely don't feel as overwhelmed as I did after Parker was born and for that I'm very thankful. My biggest complaint is that I'm tired. I am starting to get back into my regular clothes but I still have a ways to go before *those* jeans will fit. I'll get there. I've been trying to eat clean (when I actually have time to make myself food). I've lost 20lb and have 20 left to go. Something that I've been doing most days is getting dressed and putting some form of make up on daily.It really helps me to feel human. I've also been trying to drink a lot of water but it's hard some days since I'm so busy going from kid to kid to kid. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!
Here's me 4w later (can't believe I'm posting this but it's all about accountability, right?!).  Clearly I didn't get dressed today but Parker has been sick and have I mentioned I'm tired?

Easter

Can you even believe that I forgot my camera...seriously. who does that?! I did get a few pictures of the big boys with their baskets before we left to go to my MIL's house. They were thrilled to see gumballs and chocolate.

My future (very lovely) sister in law snapped these with her phone.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!