March March March

I'm snuggling on the couch with Christopher. Probably should be doing thank you cards or cleaning up the kitchen... or living room... or bathroom... let's face it about every room needs a good cleaning. But I like snuggling babies... and they don't stay little very long.

Abby had preschool again this morning but we brought the whole crew up this time. Tom and I and the other 3 ran errands around town while we waited. Abby was the special star of the week so she brought pink cupcakes to school with her (and was very excited about these pink cupcakes)

We were able to stop in and have Tom get his hair cut... almost had Kiley and Kara get theirs done but decided not to when they wanted to charge 10 dollars a piece... 10 dollars for a little trim? Come on... if I had the slightest clue about hair I would do it myself. The lady that I have do my hair is willing to do it for 6-7 dollars a piece so I guess it's a little cheaper. Ugh... perhaps they will just have to sport the baby mullet look a little longer lol

We played outside quite a bit, I'm enjoying the nice weather as well as the girls. We have a little desert from all of the play sand that has been dumped around the yard. Poor grass... hopefully it comes back lol. Some time on a walk and at the park finished up our night... Kara has been very excited that the birds are coming back and likes to point them all out to us. Kiley is loving Christopher and wants to kiss him repeatedly. :o)

Well I think Christopher and I are going to take a little bath and then get ready for bed.

Is it summer?

Our first day home together as a family, just the 5... I mean six of us. (wow do we really have 4 kids?) And it was a wonderful wonderful day. The morning was busy with Abby going to preschool and Christopher and I running around and doing a few errands. I picked up Abby from preschool and asked her what she learned in preschool. She responded. "Let's go get tacos mom and we can discuss it." (hahahaha)

For you see we were going to get tacos with my dad and she wasn't ready for school discussion yet. The three of us met my dad at the local Taco Bell and had a good time catching up. After tacos we went to the clinic I work at and introduced little Christopher to my friends and co-workers before we rushed off to his 1 week checkup. He is growing great! Already 7lb 6oz and over his birth weight.

Chris and I had picked up a kite, new chalk and a few other outdoor toys. The girls had a blast playing in the backyard with all of the new toys. It being unseasonably warm and 75 degrees helped too!

Can I just say I love love love being home with my kids and husband? (who is currently working tonight) Already I'm seeing the three girls revert back to their more 'usual' selves. We go the park, they follow me, they listen to me... and there are no massive throw down, world ending, volcanic explosions. I'm hoping this is a sign of how things will be... and hoping/wondering if this might need to be a more permanent change. Can I be a complete stay at home mom at this point? Not sure... but at least I would like to find something less perhaps.

Our car went from caked in dirt to streaky and smeared... but its an improvement. (look at how much fun they are having!)

Good Times

As you can imagine, life around here has been a bit busy. We are all adjusting to life at home with 4... under 4. We've had our bumps and temper tantrums, screaming fits and craziness. But the girls just LOVE their new baby brother and I'm confident they will adjust soon to this new arrangement.

(Kiley)

Kiley loves to come up and pet Christopher's head and say "Awww cute baby." She is also really really helpful and loves to take the dirty diapers and put them in the 'diaper bag'

Kara is constantly asking to hold "the baby" She just loves holding him and looking at his fingers, admiring his 'preeties'. She is very sweet with him and pets his long hair very carefully. She went and grabbed wipes for Chris when we asked.

Abby is all about being the big sister. She loves to talk about him to people and shared with her daycare that he was here. She will go and grab diapers, blankets or pacifiers when I need them. (How did I ever do this without little helpers last time?)

Christopher is still living up to the 'easy baby' title. He wakes up far less then his sisters did as babies and is content to just lay in his crib and check out the sights and sounds. Perhaps I'm just biased because taking care of one baby is far far easier then two! Everyone should do it that way ;) lol

I'm finally starting to feel a bit more recovered. Trying not to feel a little sad about not being pregnant anymore (I know... completely insane. I wish these hormones wouldn't do that to me) At least I can walk and get up to do things with the girls easier. Tom's mom has been around these last few days to help around the house, the help has been very appreciated and I'm sure Tom has thoroughly enjoyed his mother's cooking (as we all did). Tomorrow she leaves for home and we are back to our little family. I'm hoping we can get down to my parent's soon but right now they've had sick kids again... and just not ready to expose Christopher to that yet.

The weather looks wonderful this upcoming week. I can't wait to do walks with the family... Spring is wonderful. God has truly blessed our little family!