...3 girls in the tub!
We got really brave and tried all three out in the tub. EVERYone had a blast. Daddy especially loved only having ONE bath time instead of THREE. Mommy loved a few more minutes of quiet at the end of a long day.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
11 months
Elizabeth and Cosette
Labeled for those who still need some help. I know you can't tell from these pictures, but you really can tell by their hair color. C- blond and E- Brunette.
My sweet big girls- you are only ONE month away from turning ONE YEAR OLD!!!
I cannot believe how fast you are growing.
You are my petite princesses. About 14 pounds I guess. You are wearing size 9 clothes.
You both can crawl and are so FAST. Cosette you like to crawl with something in your hands. And if Elizabeth has a toy you are prone to snatch it. Elizabeth you are so fast. If you see something across the room and you want it then you are there speedy. You are our sprinter.
Cosette you will be the marathoner. I find you everywhere and in every room. You love to explore and discover. ALL the TIME!
Gianna is still your mostest favorite person. She can make you both smile like no one else.
You are both pulling up to your knees, and wave to Daddy before he waves to you. Bye-bye every morning.
I cannot believe how fast you are growing.
You are my petite princesses. About 14 pounds I guess. You are wearing size 9 clothes.
You both can crawl and are so FAST. Cosette you like to crawl with something in your hands. And if Elizabeth has a toy you are prone to snatch it. Elizabeth you are so fast. If you see something across the room and you want it then you are there speedy. You are our sprinter.
Cosette you will be the marathoner. I find you everywhere and in every room. You love to explore and discover. ALL the TIME!
Gianna is still your mostest favorite person. She can make you both smile like no one else.
You are both pulling up to your knees, and wave to Daddy before he waves to you. Bye-bye every morning.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring Break and stuff
I've been on a break last week. We went no where, and did much.
We had a fun little playgroup party on Saint Patrick's day. Of which, I was so busy serving/feeding/ cleaning that I didn't take a single picture.
Imagine cute little children all dressed in green.
We began packing and cleaning out some things. Wow, A lot of "stuff."
We looked at a few houses and still are looking. Waiting seems what we do!
But really I've been reflecting a lot this past week. My babies are going to be a year old SOON! I just held each one of them and rocked and rocked and rocked with them. They will be year old in about 6 weeks and yes, they still will be a "baby," but they will be over a year old and that's what makes you BIG.
I've also been reminding John that this time last year I was on bed rest. We cannot believe it. I was "resting" for 7 weeks! For resting it was hard work. SEVEN WEEKS! That is a LOOOOONNNNNGGG time. I am so glad that the girls came at God's perfect timing and how it was hard to do nothing, but I got a lot of reading done!
I made John take me out to see the bluebonnets. I'll lay down in the car I said. I can do it. I wanted so very much to be a part of the spring and tradition that is Texas in March. I've been looking around town and haven't seen any yet. Anyone got a good spot?
We had a fun little playgroup party on Saint Patrick's day. Of which, I was so busy serving/feeding/ cleaning that I didn't take a single picture.
Imagine cute little children all dressed in green.
We began packing and cleaning out some things. Wow, A lot of "stuff."
We looked at a few houses and still are looking. Waiting seems what we do!
But really I've been reflecting a lot this past week. My babies are going to be a year old SOON! I just held each one of them and rocked and rocked and rocked with them. They will be year old in about 6 weeks and yes, they still will be a "baby," but they will be over a year old and that's what makes you BIG.
I've also been reminding John that this time last year I was on bed rest. We cannot believe it. I was "resting" for 7 weeks! For resting it was hard work. SEVEN WEEKS! That is a LOOOOONNNNNGGG time. I am so glad that the girls came at God's perfect timing and how it was hard to do nothing, but I got a lot of reading done!
I made John take me out to see the bluebonnets. I'll lay down in the car I said. I can do it. I wanted so very much to be a part of the spring and tradition that is Texas in March. I've been looking around town and haven't seen any yet. Anyone got a good spot?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Quintuplet Surprise
I'm in the middle of watching this show and WOW! Really this has been our life this first year minus 3 kids and the surgery.
Parts that I related to:
"I'm trying."
"I know he needs to go to work, but it's so hard because I could really use his help here."
"Where is the money going to come from?"
"This is a day to celebrate."
"Does insurance cover that?"
"We've never gone anywhere all 8 of us at the same time."
"$5,000 a year in diapers."
"Do I have to be grateful? Yes, you have to be grateful."
"How do you do it? You just do what you got to do."
"I can't imagine life without them."
"We have 6 kids. In 24 hours someone is always crying."
"I know she just wants to be held, but I can't."
"We have 5 healthy babies, we are so blessed."
Hearing all those babies cry on TV really brought back memories of the first few months with E and C. All crying all the time. So stinking HARD.
I don't want to complain, but I want to keep it real. It was HARD. It is exponentially easier each passing day. That they can feed themselves, and drink by themselves is AMAZING! That they even change each others diapers is a great skill they are learning! ;) I think Gianna would do it for me if I let her!
John would laugh at me for even watching the show. Why do want to watch a reality show when you are living it? I guess it's like misery loves company(or a good train wreck). NOT that I'm in misery, but that I "get" some of the struggles that they are going through. Some of those issues that you have to think about when managing to get all those little people out the door.
But it's sooooo worth it to sneak into their rooms at night to see sweet precious girls asleep. Cosette in a corner of a crib usually with her bottom up. Elizabeth sleeping on her side with her lovey right in her face, and Gianna is trying out a zillion new sleep positions. My dear sweet girls, I love you.
Parts that I related to:
"I'm trying."
"I know he needs to go to work, but it's so hard because I could really use his help here."
"Where is the money going to come from?"
"This is a day to celebrate."
"Does insurance cover that?"
"We've never gone anywhere all 8 of us at the same time."
"$5,000 a year in diapers."
"Do I have to be grateful? Yes, you have to be grateful."
"How do you do it? You just do what you got to do."
"I can't imagine life without them."
"We have 6 kids. In 24 hours someone is always crying."
"I know she just wants to be held, but I can't."
"We have 5 healthy babies, we are so blessed."
Hearing all those babies cry on TV really brought back memories of the first few months with E and C. All crying all the time. So stinking HARD.
I don't want to complain, but I want to keep it real. It was HARD. It is exponentially easier each passing day. That they can feed themselves, and drink by themselves is AMAZING! That they even change each others diapers is a great skill they are learning! ;) I think Gianna would do it for me if I let her!
John would laugh at me for even watching the show. Why do want to watch a reality show when you are living it? I guess it's like misery loves company(or a good train wreck). NOT that I'm in misery, but that I "get" some of the struggles that they are going through. Some of those issues that you have to think about when managing to get all those little people out the door.
But it's sooooo worth it to sneak into their rooms at night to see sweet precious girls asleep. Cosette in a corner of a crib usually with her bottom up. Elizabeth sleeping on her side with her lovey right in her face, and Gianna is trying out a zillion new sleep positions. My dear sweet girls, I love you.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Chatty Cathy
Are you going on a gate? date
Cados- Avocados
Guak- A- MOLEEEEEEEE -guacamole
When I get big I'm going to go to Bible Study.
When I get little I can wear that again.
My sister at McDonalds.
Kids can't ....
Mommy's can...
I want to be where that car is.
Mom- it's not green. You can't turn. (It's a green arrow I promise!)
Ohh I like that house. (we've been touring a lot lately).
AWWWWW man!
Sert- Dessert
All of this in between the "whys" and the "what's." I read an article that said a study found out the whys and whats were asked at an average of 76 per HOUR!!!!! That's a lot of chatter.
I love my little scientist.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
10 months
At 10 months Cosette-
You can CRAWL! You started to creep and slowly slowly began your journey of physical Independence. You still LOVE your fingers. You enjoy all food. Some days your eyes are blue and some days they are green. I'm not sure what they will end up being. You make diaper changing a wrestling match and keep momma always on her game. You are very patient and are OK when others (Elizabeth) needs to be held. You don't mind when others hold you. You LOVE your daddy and light up when he comes home. You LOVE it when he tickles you with his whiskers. You have 2 bottom teeth! And they are sharp! You make it worthwhile to try to get you to smile- those dimples are a joy to see!
At 10 months Elizabeth-
You have a smile that lights up the room. You like to eat, but you take your time. You don't really like to touch food, but you don't mind if we spoon feed you. You like to sit and watch what is going on, and are just starting to think about crawling. You like to be held. You don't really care for strangers. You ONLY like mommy to hold you. You like books and LOVE other babies. You can wave bye bye and said mama THIS morning! No teeth for you yet, but they will come. You are so cuddly and fun to snuggle with.
You both are wearing 6 month clothes and some 9 months. You both LOVE Gianna. She loves you and I enjoy being a part of the joy you all have as sisters. You both clap, wave bye-bye, and both say dada. I cannot give you enough kisses. I wear out my lips just loving on you both!
Friday, March 05, 2010
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Life
You know those times when life happens? When you have lots of "stuff" going on and it feels so FULL? We are in that now. Aside from needing to find a place to live- we've sold our house and they will eventually kick us out- we've had lots of "stuff" going on. Life just feels full. And I feel overwhelmed. And then I'm reminded to look to Jesus and I found this verse for today:
John 1:16
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
So even when I feel full and that full is heavy- it's by HIS grace that we have received one blessing after another. And now my full feels a little bit lighter.
John 1:16
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
So even when I feel full and that full is heavy- it's by HIS grace that we have received one blessing after another. And now my full feels a little bit lighter.
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