Thursday, January 14, 2010

Please don't ever grow up...

This post consists of mostly silly faces and some exciting news {at least to us!}. First off, I'm finally feeling like I am getting a grip on my normal routine again. It only took 7 1/2 months. I really love being a mommy! I am grateful that (most days) I have the energy to take care of my lil darlin's, my home and not to mention a sweet husband!

I finished Christlike Parenting and it has changed the way I view my children and my role as their mother forever. This book has given me the skills and the encouragement to take on being a parent in these days. I cannot say enough good about this book! I feel like it was an answer to my prayers of "how do I love and care for 3 small children and have the patience to do it all?" I can tell you that I have noticed such a change in the way my children behave! And it's so funny that it all depends on how I behave. Of course, I still have those bad days, but I am trying a lot harder to be more postive.
Thank you Dr. Latham!
Next on the list is his other book, "The Power of Positive Parenting"

And now for the exciting new...
My sweet Jaina is almost potty trained. Okay, it's maybe not so exciting to you, but I am sooo excited! That means only changing one stinky bum instead of two and don't forget the diaper budget is now slashed in half!

Hunter makes me laugh! He has been obsessive about lining things up just right ever since he could control his hands. I remember one time when he was 1, he got in my spice drawer, pulled each one out one by one and lined them in a super long line. I love the little quirks kids have!

My kids don't normally look like this, but a lot of the time they do!

And the other exciting news...
Grey is scooting and getting up on his knees now! Actually that is really sad news for me... I mean, he just learned how to sit up only a couple of months ago. PLEASE don't tell me he is going to be crawling by next month because I don't think I could handle that. Is it just me, or does time go faster with the more kids you have?

...(I bet you were just waiting for me to say I was expecting, weren't you?!)

4 comments:

Camilla said...

Oh! I totally thought you were going to say you were expecting! I had to scroll down just to see! :) Wow, I can't believe Grey is scooting. I've noticed that time does go faster with more kids too. I love the funny picture of Hunter and Jaina! Glad to know someone else has those kind of pictures of their kids too! Can't wait for tomorrow! :)

Johnsons said...

It looks like all is well with you guys. It was so fun to see you on the road. We really need to get together and play sometime. It'll probably be easier in the spring/summer because there's more to do. We should plan a zoo trip or something.

JBPacker said...

We had such a good time at your house Friday. Your home is beautiful. I am so glad we get to be a part of your life. You are such a great example to me. We just love you guys.

Jen said...

You're such a good mom! And your kids are so lucky to have you! We can't wait to come see your new house and Grey scooting! It goes by way too fast!