Cookies

We love pb cookies mostly for the pure simplicity and ease. The kids have the perfect mixing ratio, (where as I usually over mix). I love their excitement as they watch the cookies bake.

Dyeing Easter eggs

I wanted to dye Easter eggs but the I could only imagine the spillage would be greater than than the coloring of eggs. But luckily Pinterest came to the rescue. Now it sure was messier but the kids loved it and clean up was a breeze. Plus nothing else was dyed. It became a combination of fingerprinting and egg dyeing.

Pity party, table for one please

I realized today how fast my little kiddos are growing up and just how much I am missing with each one. I feel like I am losing out on the greatest moments of their life because I am always busy in the background cooking or cleaning or trying to have everything perfect. Mostly in slow motion because my brain is to tired and fried to be clearly organized or remember where I put anything. Now this might be better if things were getting done or if I had something to show for it. A clean house, or great meals on the table, perfect kids, a perfect birthday party, or even a good looking me... But nope. I got nada. Instead I don the mommy perfume ( baby spit) going on day 3 or 4 of not showering. That once was pulled back hair has now been pulled out by the kids , still in my Pjs because they are the only things that fit cause I am now 40 lbs overweight. And my kids may or may not have the berries washed off their faces from meal time. And poor Charli wants to eat again. It is a far cry from mental picture in my head of how life should be. I look around and feel like everyone is moving on and going somewhere (with their perfect hair, slender bodies and clean house), while I look like i just got out of bed after a late night. And the house is about to be swallowed up in dirty dishes and laundry.
Charli is going to be 4 months in a week, Amelia is now two and Wesley is three and in sunbeams. All I really want to do is sit and read with my kids, play trucks with Wesley or house with Millie. Or just sit and talk with Charli and soak in all her smiles. And I want pictures to capture it all. I can't even remember the milestones for a four month old or what it is we should be working on. And secretly I don't do tummy time like I should because the thought of her crawling around and then running is too much for me to handle. Wesley and Amelia no longer have craft time each day. I can't find the time to sit and work with them on their letters or colors, but we have an app for that. (tis with shame that I admit that). Parenting is now 50 % us and 50% iPhone /iPad. There is so much to teach them and yet an electronic tablet is doing it instead of me. Don't get me wrong I love the iPad / iPhone. I just wish there was an app that would clean my house put good food on the table instead. If only.....

Waiting for Wesley to finish his timeout.
You would think friends like this wouldn't mind sleeping in the same room, but nope. We are still working on that transition.

He can't sleep without them. I have noticed that his bed collection is growing though. the easiest way to get him to sleep is to offer him a trade of a truck for 15 min. He chooses bed every time.

Amelia's first tea party

The guest have all arrived and she has prepared and cooked her very first tea party. I hope to be invited some day. And get more than yucky soup ;)

Let's get back to blogging

Sadly I don't have time to write a real post, but here is picture of today in attempt for me to get back on the ball.

Amelia is one determined little girl to keep up with Wesley. At the beginning of last week she started cruising along furniture and walking with the two handed assist. Eight days later, she is taking her first steps. Last Thursday (12/22/2011), I noticed her trying and on Saturday she successfully took a step.

Wesley has had a few moments of jealousy with Amelia, but for the most part he adjusting very well. He is very independent doesn't like to be bothered. He is always on the go, exploring and figuring things out. Most of the time he's dragging something around whether it be his lion by the tail or a computer mouse or something else with a cord.

Everyday life of Amelia

March 24, 2011- Amelia's first visitors were her cousins Emily, Ashley, Jonny and her Aunt Christina


March 25- Meeting the big brother


March 26- Grandma Adams and Amelia on the first day home


March 27 - Fresh after a sponge bath


March 28- Soaking up the sun rays to due jaundice


March 29- She is a very alert baby


March 30- Girlin' it up - (Just for daddy)


March 31- snoozing during what is hopefully the last snow fall


April 1- More awake time


April 2 - Napping with Mommy


April 3- listening to Conference in her own way


April 4- loving those fingers


April 5 - Chubby baby