Sunday, May 24, 2009

Our Family

No, I'm not trying to abandon my blog. Yes, Mom, I'll start blogging more regularly again.

I'm trying to figure out how to navigate our new reality of three kids, dirty diapers, bottles, sleepless nights-and blogging.


No, it's really not that bad and I wouldn't have it any other way!

I'm very much a routine person (can we say OCD), and I'm trying to figure out what is the best morning routine for getting a 2 week old fed; a six year old fed, dressed and on the bus; and a three year old fed, happy and not feeling neglected.


I'm giving myself bonus points for getting a shower before noon.


My current tally is zero points, in case you're keeping track.

Here are some random pics of the last several weeks:


Bella's first trip to the doctor at 6 days old.

She looks impressed, doesn't she?

Almost as impressed as her brother:



Notice the change of outfits on Alex: apparently the "stoplight" look of red and green is in.

Goodness gracious, I think I'll be dressing him before his first date.



Before Isabella, there were only boy cousins on both sides of the family.

Here are all the cousins on Craig's side of the family.
Apparently, there were some disgruntled cousins that the streak of all boys was broken.

C'mon boys-it was time to add some pink to the family!

"The Boys"-Adam, Alex, Tyler & Drew



And what happens when you get four boys together for any length of time?

Tackling, wrestling, jumping off things, or a combination of all three of course! No, there's no baby under there.

Craig's parents


In other news around our house look what happens in 75 degree weather when the boys are cold from playing in their little pool:



I have no words.
Sweatshirts, lined pants and mittens.
Let's not forget the baseball helmets.



And those piles of dirt there by the pool? Yep that's what happens when the moneypit pool has a leak in the pipes beneath the concrete.

Needless to say, that's the hubby's Memorial Day project-I'll post more on that later.

I hope you are all having a great weekend!


7 comments:

Keri said...

Hey, give yourself time and give yourself slack!! I'm lucky if I even get *A* shower! Much less in the morning!! HAHA!

I saw that dirt and thought "Hey! Just what I need!" We're ripping bushes out tomorrow and I'm not quite sure what we'll do with the gaping holes that will leave! hahaha I'm a big planner, huh??

Keetha Broyles said...

Having a great weekend over here - - - what's not to like about THREE days out of school?

I remember those third new baby days - - - they are tough!!! But I PROMISE, by the time she's walking, you'll have plenty of routine back if you are normally a scheduled mom. I promise. Hang in there.

Love the hats, mittens, sweat pant look the boys are sportin'. So fun.

When Kelly was about Drew's age he routinely wore sweat pants under his jeans ALL DAY LONG in mid summer- - - and lived for me to tell the story.

Keri said...

Uhh yeah...even on the BEACH in Naples, Florida one time!!!! Crazy kid. Oh, and he's actually very stylish now! So there's hope! :)

The Yoders said...

Bless You! You are a wonderful mother! Elsie

Katrina said...

Seriously whenever I babysit even one child, let alone three, I wonder how mothers do it every day! I guess it's something you just "do"? I'm planning on seeing your lovely family in a couple of hours! :)

Anonymous said...

Sarah said she is really glad there was no baby under there! She is now saying Good Night! -Jeanne

The Yoders said...

Julie, I was looking for your email,We would be delighted to have your friends pray for us !
Thank-you Elsie