Showing posts with label life with 3 kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label life with 3 kids. Show all posts

Friday, February 8, 2013

Life with 3-Getting the Hang of it.

Getting the hang of this having 3 kids thing.....
--Only have the occasional "exhaustion tears"
--I've realized micah sleeps best when the girls are loud.
--and 12 weeks into it, I'm Feeling more Confident.
Took the WHOLE GANG to target this week.
by myself. for the first time. and I did it!
was it relaxing or calming? mmm..not really. haha. but the fact is..I did it.
Whenever we have baby #4 this life will look like a vacation. ;)
Got chap stick and "trail mix" supplies...
The shirts were too hard to turn down for $6. They had me at stripes and coral.

ABOVE: Sophie dressed herself this day...fashionista.

What a Glamarous morning of
Blogging/Graphic Design work looks like:
not pictured: two toddlers jumping all around me...
and me telling them not to jump on micah.


I don't remember the last time I looked at Kohl's for myself...
but this week I had a mommy and micah date and the
clearance racks were calling my name!
When did Kohl's get so chic??
I LOVED every piece of lauren conrad's line.
I ended up getting a blazer of hers originally $75 for something awesome like $30. and I got the shirt on the far left for a great price too!
They had tons of clearance racks for kid clothes as well...
run over this weekend and grab some deals up before they are gone!
(WEARING: polka dot blouse-target, pink sweater-h&m, jeans-American Eagle,
Shoes-Old Navy, Cute Baby-Micah)

It's tough being two.
but it's not tough pulling off this layered look.
she looks good. can't go wrong with tulle, polka dots, stripes and floral. yup.


couch potato.
I want his outfit.

Our last minute super-bowl get together. Had a handful of friends over to watch the game.
For me though it's all about the food, commercials and beyonce.
I was a big fan of sienna's outfit of choice for the big game.

I made chili. because I do every year. It's a must.

We also had a fondue bar! Finally pulled out my Fondue Pot
that Ben gave me for Christmas 2 years ago!
I'm hooked.
this is now a problem.
We had marshmallows, pretzels, nutterbutters, strawberries and bananas!
and then had some yummy toppings like butterfingers and m&ms just to top it off. ;)
My friend Kate brought Cookie Dough Dip. o yes.. as delicious as it sounds.

Sienna was a fan of the cookie dough dip too.....
The morning after the party, I walked into the room to find this:
I can't really blame her.

The girls were chatting about the party.
sophie: "I miss the party. I want to do it again."
couldn't agree more! I love that my girls are little social butterflies like their mama.

Let's just say...
I looked good.. real good this day.
#toddlerstylists

Micah is known for diaper explosions.
On this day I decided to strip him down... I win.
(need to get bigger sized diapers...I'm in denial he is getting bigger.)
And you're welcome for the cute baby thighs and tummy.

So fun seeing a blog mention in Unique Me Magazine!
A blog reader plugged me and they sent me a copy. so nice :)


 Ben and I gave a talk today to 100 juniors on retreat!
Below was right before we went on..quick nurse.
We shared about our prayer life/vocation to marriage and relationship with God.
It was fun. :) I know some of you asked to hear the recording but...
I forgot to hit record. next time!

the girls were so good so we treated them to chick-fil-a....... 
it was all about them in that decision. totally.


Post nap snuggle and snack time earlier in the week.
Mom of the year with that snack.

this girl... non stop mover.
glad this dress only cost $4.50 because she wears it like it's her job.
I seriously say "don't jump on the couch!" a million times a day...
and "don't jump off the coffee table onto the couch!" about 2 million times.


I like to pretend that I made these DIY Book Ends for the girls...


Watching a princess movie that we have seen over a million times.
I might accidently lose this dvd very soon... accidently.
ps. sienna was happier than it appears. so was micah.

my little angel baby. halo!

My Sister Valerie, of BLANQI, had her baby!!!
She and her husband, Will, have two boys and now a sweet little GIRL.
(which was my guess...for the record. ;)
Violette Grace. 12 weeks younger than my Micah.
I can't wait to get these cuties together when I fly down to atlanta!
Everyone is happy and healthy. :)

AND...Best Husband Award goes to-BEN.
Walked through the door with a frosty.
He's a keeper.
Working on the computer..holding this snuggly guy..and treating myself to a frosty.
not a bad way to end the night. ;)










Monday, December 31, 2012

Life with 3 Kids- 6 Week Update

It's a kid rule: If mommy sits down everyone needs to sit on her!
The photos below are proof of this theory. ;)
Loving, but still adjusting, to having three kids.
Not gonna lie... I'm exhausted. haha.
I feel like I'm back in college and did an all nighter to study for an exam in the am...
 but it's been 6 weeks of that.
I'm sure it'll feel easier once Micah sleeps through the night better!
right?... right????
Lie to me. I need you to lie to me. haha.
I love these babies. Even in this newborn coma.
I love the snuggles and the dance parties. I even love when I catch sienna
wiping her snotty nose on my sleeve. ridiculous child.

These kiddos definitely keep us laughing...
And Sophie and Sienna are the cutest things when they play together.
They are always walking around the house in their play
pink high heels going to "Target" or the "doctor."
One thing that I have noticed: going places is a huge production!
Everything takes a bit longer to get done
because if one baby doesn't need you the other two do! at the same time!
But I remember this when we had sophia.. and then when we went to two when we had sienna.. It'll always be a bit tricky no matter how many kids.. And eventually I did get the hang of  it so fingers crossed that happens soon with 3 babies. :)
I feel like I'm running a race trying to get to the finish line
(the finish line being sanity or being able to function...)
and then someone starts throwing up or gets into the fridge and makes "dinner" 
when I'm not looking and we start  alllll over again.
So I think I'm just going to mentally tell myself..there is no finish line.. just clean and work when I can. as long as the kids are clothed not crying and fed..we are good.
oh and preferably bathed. bathed is good.
PHOTO BELOW - LESSON LEARNED....
DO NOT LEAVE FULL LAUNDRY BASKET IN GIRLS' ROOM.
IT TURNS INTO "THE BEACH"........(SAND?)

So many fun exhausting silly cute moments with these sweeties...
here's an iPhone dump for you!
Our life seem so much calmer via pictures...haha.

I have realized that things come out of my mouth that I
never thought I would have to say...or say as often.
"stop eating ___ (fill in the blank with food or random house items)!"
"get your entire body out of the fridge"
"stop taking off your clothes"
"please don't bite your sister"
After writing this down..I'm realizing this is mainly
sienna related quotes haha....... 2 yr old.

Have a great day!

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