Party time!

We had to go to a party tonight, which in theory sounds great! Hanging out with family outside on a nice summer's day with lots of yummy food! Who wouldn't want to do that? Me! That's who! So... we get there and it's like 95º out! So of course we're all sweating. Kennedy is covered, I mean COVERED in bug bites! So naturally everyone wants to know what's wrong with her (yeah, it's that bad). So of course I have to explain how it happens every year and bugs love her. Slightly embarrassing because I know some of the bites are from the fleas our cat carried in. The whole time we're out there she's basically getting eaten alive (great mommy forgot the bug spray). Meanwhile Kennedy is playing with our 2 year old nephew and helping him to swing on a bar. This did not end well at all! He fell and his sunglasses cut into his face and blood came gushing out. :( I felt horrible. Hopefully he's okay. They went to the hospital after the party, because when they got home it started bleeding again. Now, on to Sonny. At this party they had a bunny cage with cute little bunnies in it. Awww... so cute, but oh wait that's right. Sonny has PICA! Not only was he eating bunny food and bunny poop he was digging a stick in a bunny grave and licking the dirt off of it! Yuck! So we're basically constantly looking to make sure he stays out of the dirt and poop. SOOO much more happened dealing with a pool and family fights, but these aren't things I feel like I should discuss. So we'll leave it at that! Ohhh yes! Also, my lovely well mannered son Jonathan refused to give his seat up for Tom's Aunt, who's like 70 and walks with a cane!

Home, bath's, bed!

Perfect Mommy Envy

I think from the previous posts I've done most would think "Oh, you're one of those Mom's!" You know the one's that are nice no matter what, speaking in the almost robotic high pitched voice. Contantly playing at the playgrounds, snuggling in bed every night to read a bunch of bedtime stories. Endless amounts of patience, "and practically perfect in every way". No, that's not me. I would love very much to be that mom. I try every once in a while, but it usually only lasts a few days. Most likely my perfect Mommy mood will end with thuds and screaming from upstairs. I'm usually nice until something really irks me (this happens about every 20 minutes), I don't speak in the sweet high pitched voice, more matter of fact like "stop now or you'll be in trouble later" accompanied with an angry mom face. I used to play on the playground and then we gave Kennedy a sibling. I do enjoy snuggling in bed reading books, but I don't do it as often as I'd like. I do have patience, a lot actually, but not enough. I guess as much as I'm not "the perfect mom" I still feel like I'm the perfect mom for my kids and God matched these children to me for a perfect reason.

How does your garden grow

This is ridiculous! I am the worst gardener on the world, or maybe the laziest. I planted a bunch of vegetables (like I do every year) and of course NO VEGGIES! This year I have made progress. I have little blossoms and actual green stuff coming out of the ground. It looks awful though! I have no idea what are vegetable plants and what are weeds. Hopefully something comes of this. If not I might just give up. :( Oh well, maybe I'll just have to buy my vegetables at the store like everyone else! I tried, kind of. I think I will rip it out all together and build a play house there! Brilliant!

Four Kids

Now that Anderson is 8 weeks old I can reflect on life so far with 4 kids. I can honestly say it's been great. Pretty much life as usual. We have had a few moments where it's been a little more hectic, but not many. The hardest thing has been juggling a toddler and a newborn. Sonny is not the best listener and quite the runner! Not a good combo! I've definitely found it hard to be running after him while nursing! lol! Hey, maybe they could make that into some sort of Olympic event. If they do I would certainly win! The older kids have been fine. They love our new addition and seem to be a little more helpful. It feels like yesterday Kennedy was 2 and Jonathan was our newborn. I was wondering one day if I am a better mother now to 4 than I was to 2. I think in a lot of ways I'm better. I'm more relaxed and seem to be laughing at things I used to not be able to. Grocery store trips aren't as stressful, because we're used to it. Library visits are hectic, but enjoyable. I let the kids get dirtier, but not too dirty. I'm just happier! The more you have, the more you realize it's okay if things don't go as planned. Maybe it's just your expectations are lowered! Hahaha! Maybe that's not a good thing! I guess if it means I'm not as stressed out I'll take it! It's so hard for me to express how much I love this life. Even when things get crazy I just love them all so much. I would rather go everywhere with my kids than not have them by my side. I miss them when they're away for even a few hours. At the park the other day I felt like something was missing. Sonny was at home with Tom and I missed him. They are my life and I couldn't imagine not having any one of them, even Tom! There have been a few bumps, mostly my postpartum hormonal breakdowns (sorry Tom), other than that four kids has been awesome and I'm sure it will only get better!