We got to ride horses. See the cows and sheep and of course enjoy the beautiful sights, sounds and smells (it takes Ells a bit to get use to)
Saturday, June 14, 2014
the farm
We got to ride horses. See the cows and sheep and of course enjoy the beautiful sights, sounds and smells (it takes Ells a bit to get use to)
D runs Dam to Dam again
A few weekends ago D ran the Dam to Dam again. Its hard to believe I ran it just last year and now I have a Big Belly and couldn't trot that far if I tried.
We got up early and headed down to the race. Dad is faster so we caught him at mile 12. He was hot and tired. It was really muggy and we haven't had much of that weather yet so it was a tough race. He thinks he might be hanging up the shoes but I would doubt that!
Dad is the best and we are so so proud of him! I wouldn't count him out for the Des Moines Half. But we shall see.
Friday, May 30, 2014
The Life
Last year...we got to join the country club mainly for business and golf but we and d's business partners family get to reap the benefits of the pool.
So we ventured out Memorial day weekend (grand opening) and had the pool to ourselves for about an hour. It was amazing. A little chilly but still a blast. They got new slides and water pad stuff so it is even more fun this year.
Of course, this mama likes that the towel are there to use and so are a ton of toys. I just bring us a change of clothes and our life vests and we have a blast. We even get to eat there. Best french fries around, in my opinion.
We had a blast and the kiddos and D and papa went back on Monday to use the bounce houses they brought in for the day. Again not too many people and always a blast.
Used to think it was a bit out of our league and it is. But it is REALLY nice. At least I love it!
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thankful Thursday: Its the small things
Sometimes all a mom needs is a moment of peace and tranquility. This was it. A long day and all three sitting together and sharing a moment!
1. when all three get along
2. any moment of quiet
3. blooming flowers
4. green landscape
5. the swimming pool
6. air conditioning
7. nights to myself - and a hubby who lets me get away
8. d's flexibilty in his job
9. the oaks - makes my job easier for a few hours
10. God's truth
11. friendships
12. my mom - such a great listener (always the perfect ear)
13. healthy baby
14. sweet friends of ours and the life of their little one on the way - so happy and excited for them
15. the movement of the baby
16. my lasts with Shaddy before school
17. sleeping in (if only all three would get it together on the same day)
18. small completed projects before baby comes
19. outdoor eating
20. rain showers - haven't watered anything really yet!
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
the girl
I know people always say...every child is different. Well that's for sure.
Ells is slowly progressing out of the difficult threes. Except four can still be rough on the patience of this mama.
She is a sweet, kind, perceptive little girl. However...she has a few tendencies that can get her into a whirlwind in a second and its a tough climb to get her down out of the tornado if you catch my drift. One battle that I tend to lose all patience with and can send me into a four year old tantrum just like her.
She is a perfectionist to the core. I mean D is and I can lean that way too so it shouldn't surprise us but wow is it a tough road. Small and I mean tiny details like a sweatshirt dropped in a puddle (this sunday pre-church), Sage writing on her worksheet (today), sticky hands (anytime with syrup), wet shoes after going in a puddle (monday) can set this girl into a craze.
So I tend to choose my battles. Clothes are another one. I mean she is four! Most of the time I can steer her the right direction but there are some things this girl just refuses to wear. For a while it was capri leggings, only the long ones would do. Well its hot so we are gradually switching over, thank goodness. Then I bought her these super cute crocheted shoes, I even got matching ones since I wasn't sure she'd wear them.
Well it took prompting and after the tenth plus try she finally did and loved them! See mom does know best!
Stubborn sprited thing this one.
I'm not writing this to gripe or complain...don't get me wrong I love this little girl to pieces but she can frustrate me to no end too. Way more than the boys ever get under my skin. I mean I know she looks like me but she definitely can't act like me can she? I like to blame it on D but I'm sure it falls back on me. The Lord is using her to mold me and make me. No one ever said this parenting gig would be easy but trying to figure out what makes another person tick is tough.
I just want to remember these days. Of repetition each morning and night. How she asks both times of day if she needs new underwear. Sometimes she forgets from the living room to her bedroom and checks again - kinda similar to D's garage door routine, christmas card addressing, and locking the doors at night. A little OCD.
Side note...funny story...the other morning she came and asked if she needed new underwear. Normal conversation for our day. I replied yes as we didn't take showers or baths the night before. She replied, "good because these have a little poop on them". Still makes me laugh. Of course, D and I chuckled as we do regularly at all our kiddos throughout the day and evening. Never a dull moment around here thats for sure.
How she just forgets what she is doing in the middle of something - like dressing and comes and tells me some random thought completely naked. She is a wander. A thought wander. She is also a good 2nd in command. She likes to repeat my instructions and loves to be the boss. A girl thing I think. She is slow to get out of the van and tends to float around aimlessly at times - kinda beating to her own drum.
And right now she is playing quietly beside me while everyone else naps. She loves to color and draw. She hates to be pestered by Sage and is a bit on the dramatic side. But she always is the first to notice my pedicure or d's new haircut or a new shirt/dress etc.
Gotta love this sweet girl. Even if she causes me to lose some hair along the way! She will always be my girl and so far the only one I can call daughter!
Ells is slowly progressing out of the difficult threes. Except four can still be rough on the patience of this mama.
She is a sweet, kind, perceptive little girl. However...she has a few tendencies that can get her into a whirlwind in a second and its a tough climb to get her down out of the tornado if you catch my drift. One battle that I tend to lose all patience with and can send me into a four year old tantrum just like her.
She is a perfectionist to the core. I mean D is and I can lean that way too so it shouldn't surprise us but wow is it a tough road. Small and I mean tiny details like a sweatshirt dropped in a puddle (this sunday pre-church), Sage writing on her worksheet (today), sticky hands (anytime with syrup), wet shoes after going in a puddle (monday) can set this girl into a craze.
So I tend to choose my battles. Clothes are another one. I mean she is four! Most of the time I can steer her the right direction but there are some things this girl just refuses to wear. For a while it was capri leggings, only the long ones would do. Well its hot so we are gradually switching over, thank goodness. Then I bought her these super cute crocheted shoes, I even got matching ones since I wasn't sure she'd wear them.
Well it took prompting and after the tenth plus try she finally did and loved them! See mom does know best!
Stubborn sprited thing this one.
I'm not writing this to gripe or complain...don't get me wrong I love this little girl to pieces but she can frustrate me to no end too. Way more than the boys ever get under my skin. I mean I know she looks like me but she definitely can't act like me can she? I like to blame it on D but I'm sure it falls back on me. The Lord is using her to mold me and make me. No one ever said this parenting gig would be easy but trying to figure out what makes another person tick is tough.
I just want to remember these days. Of repetition each morning and night. How she asks both times of day if she needs new underwear. Sometimes she forgets from the living room to her bedroom and checks again - kinda similar to D's garage door routine, christmas card addressing, and locking the doors at night. A little OCD.
Side note...funny story...the other morning she came and asked if she needed new underwear. Normal conversation for our day. I replied yes as we didn't take showers or baths the night before. She replied, "good because these have a little poop on them". Still makes me laugh. Of course, D and I chuckled as we do regularly at all our kiddos throughout the day and evening. Never a dull moment around here thats for sure.
How she just forgets what she is doing in the middle of something - like dressing and comes and tells me some random thought completely naked. She is a wander. A thought wander. She is also a good 2nd in command. She likes to repeat my instructions and loves to be the boss. A girl thing I think. She is slow to get out of the van and tends to float around aimlessly at times - kinda beating to her own drum.
And right now she is playing quietly beside me while everyone else naps. She loves to color and draw. She hates to be pestered by Sage and is a bit on the dramatic side. But she always is the first to notice my pedicure or d's new haircut or a new shirt/dress etc.
Gotta love this sweet girl. Even if she causes me to lose some hair along the way! She will always be my girl and so far the only one I can call daughter!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Our first spill of many...but I hope not
This little princess is far from a princess. He is a dare devil. Jumping furniture, taking risks. He is the crazy one.
Last wednesday...it had been a rough day. Finally reading stories prior to nap and we were all sitting on the couch. Sage turns around, loses his balance and falls backwards onto the coffee table. He cries of course. Thinking he just bumped his head I comfort him only to find a hand full of blood. Dang heads bleed a ton. I panic. Of course. Rush to the kitchen. Yell for Shadd to call Dad. Of course, he doesn't know how but hands me the phone. He can barely hear me I am sure. Finally I get the bleeding to subside and examine.
Call some nurse friends. Call D. Try to figure out what to do. Decide to take him in. He gets three staples while I hold him down on my lap. One sweaty, but relieved prego lady with two bigs who sit patiently in the waiting room like champs. I was so proud of them. Almost even teared up when Shadd put his arm around Ells to lead her back to the waiting room with the nurse while he got the staples.
Sager did great. He was actually more mad that he was missing the show in the waiting room. But he is one strong little dude and he surprised the nurse and doctor with his strength.
He hasn't complained and it looks like it will heal great. Just made me extremely thankful it was such a small incident and that I don't have to do that hospital, clinic thing on a regular basis. Praise the Lord for my healthy, resilient little ones.
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Monday, May 19, 2014
D's Birthday
Last monday was D's official big day! His birthday that is...
We were thankful that some of our best friends could come over that evening and celebrate.
Of course, the kiddos wanted to decorate. Yep. That being said around 2pm. So we went with an ISU theme since we have a lot of that stuff randomly around. We pulled out some chalkboards, some cute red and yellow straws and napkins and threw a party.
Dad even helped out by picking up dessert. Little did he know about the theme. Great minds think a like I guess.
But what tickled me the most was my little thoughtful Shaddy. He made a card for dad during nap. Then he wanted to mail it. Of course our mailbox is a little different so he addressed it and took it up and opened up our mail and put it in. He was so excited and pumped.
He also gave Dad a ticket for a round of golf with him.
Amazes me that sweet heart. He will win the heart of some lucky girl someday. Till then I think I will just cherish the moments and glimpses I get of his daddy in him.
We were thankful that some of our best friends could come over that evening and celebrate.
Of course, the kiddos wanted to decorate. Yep. That being said around 2pm. So we went with an ISU theme since we have a lot of that stuff randomly around. We pulled out some chalkboards, some cute red and yellow straws and napkins and threw a party.
Dad even helped out by picking up dessert. Little did he know about the theme. Great minds think a like I guess.
But what tickled me the most was my little thoughtful Shaddy. He made a card for dad during nap. Then he wanted to mail it. Of course our mailbox is a little different so he addressed it and took it up and opened up our mail and put it in. He was so excited and pumped.
He also gave Dad a ticket for a round of golf with him.
Amazes me that sweet heart. He will win the heart of some lucky girl someday. Till then I think I will just cherish the moments and glimpses I get of his daddy in him.
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