just a normal day

So I haven't been doing anything too blogworthy lately because I have three kids- a new baby, an emotional toddler, and a hyperactive preschooler- and I only have two hands. I would really like to clone myself so that I could accomplish everything that needs to get done in a day, but that's not an option so this is my life right now. My laundry is never done, I change approximately 15 diapers a day, I wipe bums, noses, hands, faces, and tears constantly. I get one meal cleaned up and it's already time to make the next one. My sippycup and bottle supply fills the dishwasher everynight. My clothes always have spit up and sticky finger stains on them. and I'm pretty sure my resting heart rate is somewhere around 130 bpm at all times because I never stop running. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh, today I took pictures of my cute kids and tried to cherish the moments so I could look back and laugh one day :)

THE ROUTINE:

My bed is the first place the kids end up in the morning.

Usually it turns into a trampoline and then a pillow fight starts which commonly ends in tears and is the main reason I don't make my bed- what's the point?

Then breakfast-

Carmyns favorite is pancakes with peanut butter and "LOTS" of syrup!

Paige usually just wants cereal.

after breakfast paige starts to undress.

I cannot keep clothes on this little girl to save my life.

Then she goes through every cubbard/drawer that she can get into and unloads ( if this was my house I would have child locks on everything- but it's not my house and we are just here temporarily so i just follow her and load it all back up :))

Carmyn gets into a princess dress-up, sits in front of the mirror and puts her make-up on and
brushes her hair.
Then she goes through all of my scarves and wears them while she dances and sings Areal songs from The Little Mermaid.
Then she repeats the process with a different dress and a different scarf.
At some point she usually breaks down crying while she is singing because she just doesn't understand why king Tritan is so mean to Areal when he finds her cavern full of treasures, and why the sea witch took her voice away!- Man- who knew these disney movies could be so emotionally draining on a 3 year old!

Meanwhile, Paige has completely unclothed and successfully pulled the cereal off the counter and is helping herself to a midmorning snack. There is cereal trails all over the house by now. Carmyn joins in.

She is proud that I'm taking a picture and laughing instead of taking the cereal away.

and sweet baby Asher is trying to take a nap in the front pack while I do dishes, laundry, and pick up after Paige.
I am still in my sweats and haven't looked in the mirror yet so no I will not be posting a picture of myself.

Chad wakes up at 4:30 am to hit the gym before work and is half way done with his work day at this point.

Now it's nap time- phew! :)

No my kids aren't in designer clothes with perfect hair at all times. I'm usually a good 30 minutes late whenever I make an attempt to go anywhere. But life is good. We have each other, we have a knowledge of Gods eternal plan and I know that my family is forever. I couldn't ask for anything better! ( ok ok- I'd take a maid and Mary Poppins and trip to Hawaii )

and for the record:

I went to college for six years. I've been an ER/OR/Oncology/and Pediatric nurse. I fought thyroid cancer for four years when I was a teenager. None of it even compares to how emotionally draining/heart wrenching/and completely rewarding it is to be a mother.

MOMS ROCK

2 months old!

Asher is 2 months old!!

He weighs 10 lbs. 13 oz.
23 inches tall
Smiles and coo's all day/ and night
he is a good sleeper
He has a deep little voice and he snorts and grunts like such a man :)
he spits up all the time but he is a good eater
He's such a happy little boy!





Even though I'm feeling a little crazy having number three so soon, Asher has completely stolen my heart! The meaning of the name Asher is - "Happy"- and it couldn't fit him any better. I am cherishing my moments with my little baby boy. He is changing and growing up so fast. I love how he smiles and talks to me after he eats, and how he loves to cuddle and fall asleep in my arms. I love that he is comforted by my voice and that I know how to hold him just right to calm him down when he's upset. It's such a blessing to be a mother and to know what it feels like to love someone completely unconditionally. It's probably a good thing that I have other kids to take care of and that I'm exhausted most of the time because I might never put him down otherwise!

Happy New Year!

The Kent's had a ugly sweater/white elephant gift party for New Years. We had a blast and made it till midnight! There were 10 kids between us all and we successfully put 8 of them to bed- Carmyn and Elena wouldn't sleep so they brought in the new year with us.

K so our sweaters weren't really that ugly-

I'll do better next year Darci! I promise!

Tyler and Darci sporting their sweaters


Food and games

We got the worst gift of all- dentures! (plaque and all)

Happy New Year with a little sparkling cider

Topped off the night with some illegal fireworks!!

Great party - Great friends!!

I have a good feeling about 2012- Our house should be finished next month and I can't wait for a new start, somewhere to call home, and to finally feel settled.

Happy New Year!!

MeRRy cHRisTmAs 2011

We spent Christmas morning at my parents house this year. I loved being with all of my family on Christmas ! We always have so much fun together and my parents still spoil us all like we are kids again! Santa even found us there and my kiddos had a blast opening their presents -and everyone else's :)

My favorite gift this year :)The kiddos opening gifts

The aftermath of opening presents

A poor attempt at a family picture

The kids and their cousins with their new hats from Grandma and Grandpa

and their favorite gift of all............. the silly soap in their stockings

-go figure.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Sweet baby boy

Asher is 6 weeks old!

He is starting to coo and smile

He loves to look around when he is awake

He is a wonderful sleeper- 6 hours a night!!

He only poops once a week-

(yes thats normal- and he makes up for it by peeing on me every diaper change :) )

I can't get enough of cuddling him- he's such sweet baby.

My friend Tiffany made this adorable hat and mustache binkie for him.
I love it-I laugh so hard every time he uses his bink!

Thanks Tiff :)

one month old-

I think he was pretty shocked to find his hand!

and this is how most of our evenings end....

We love our new little addition to the fam!

Beauty Queen

Dancing

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at the Horne's cabin this year.
Lots of fun in the snow and yummy food!

We had to snowmobile in to the cabin- The girls thought it was great, and yes I have 3 week old baby Asher bundled up inside my coat! No son of Chad's is too young to go snowmobiling ;) Great food and good company at the dinner table

Sled racing

Asher did a lot of this

(isn't he a cutie)

Carmyn fell in love with snowmobiling

Paige wanted to try on the helmet too

Chad found a nice rack

:)

The best way to go sledding!!

Life at HOME:

Well the past three weeks have been good. We are all a little tired and life has slowed down a lot. We've been answering lots of anatomy questions about the difference between boys and girls and how milk is made. The girls are so in love with baby Asher. I love my slow simple life right now. I get to sit back and enjoy my children and pay attention to the little things that matter the most.

Asher is such a sweet baby and he brings a sweet little spirit into our home.

I love when they are so little you can stick them in a sink for a bath

We don't get dressed any too fast at our house since we don't go anywhere.

Rainboots and PJ's work just fine for our daily walk.

Paige has been especially busy taking care of her own baby while I'm taking care of mine :)

I am so thankful for my sweet little family!

Side note: I just have to add how wonderful my hubby is- We have a crazy busy little family and he is so helpful and good with the kids. Even with no sleep, a full time job, and building our house. I love you Chad!