Yeah, it's that time of year again that I get to watch LOTS of kids. I'm not complaining because it's really fun for me to see what kind of a mom would I be if I had more than two kids...How about SIX kids? I must admit, I'd go to bed earlier and I'd wake up earlier. But isn't that what we've been told to do? I think so. Anyways, a couple of other things I've realized is that I enjoy having the kids all different ages. I was able to use the "buddy" system. The old kids help the younger ones. Somehow we kept the house clean and the dishes done. For me on a normal day that's impossible! But for the past two days I was so happy we were on top of the mess that kids inevitably make!
This is Jake's and Isaac's favorite past time...Climbing, jumping, falling and climbing some more! They are really lucky we have a deep freezer that connects the couch and chair to add to their fun of jumping.
You're looking at Jake's new big boy bed! Well, just the mattress. It's actually a funny story. We got a phone call from Todd saying we could get a twin mattress for $20 from RC Willey. Shortly after that we got another phone call from my sister saying that Jake's crib was recalled! So needless to say he's being forced to sleep in a big boy bed. We've yet to try it out yet, but we will here shortly. Until it becomes a bed Jake and Isaac LOVE jumping and falling into it. They really are hilarious!
He's learning to read the newspaper already...just in a funny way!
So with me being in charge of the older kids that have to catch the school bus in the morning. Alayna insisted on walking them to the bus stop each morning! She was so funny because she grabbed my boots and was out the door. If you look closely you can see all the big kids at the corner and Alayna waving goodbye to them.
Cute get up girl friend! Her latest thing has been to say, "Mom, I was just born two years to late!" She is just wishing she could be in kindergarten with Olivia! The poor thing is just tortured everyday not having her cousin home to play with her.
Oh, this is a picture of the activity that Jake and Isaac decided to play when I went to get Alayna in the shower. I was in the middle of making dinner, they climbed up to the counter, grabbed the pepper and started shaking it everywhere! The end result was worse then having to vacuum it up. They both sneezed and rubbed their eyes which made them both start screaming saying while running down the hallway, "My eyes...My eyes!" So they both ended up getting in the bath and having to flush out their eyes.
Oh, and my SEVENTH child arrived today! My have experienced have 18 month old triplets! I think you always need an extra hand. Yes, for about an hour I had seven kids. Thankfully two were at school. But five kids under the age of 5! Now, that's a handful. We successfully got through lunch and all three made it alive till nap time! (I LOVE NAP TIME!) We just love this little Kennady! Krista if you wondering, she's still SMILING!
This is Jake's and Isaac's favorite past time...Climbing, jumping, falling and climbing some more! They are really lucky we have a deep freezer that connects the couch and chair to add to their fun of jumping.
You're looking at Jake's new big boy bed! Well, just the mattress. It's actually a funny story. We got a phone call from Todd saying we could get a twin mattress for $20 from RC Willey. Shortly after that we got another phone call from my sister saying that Jake's crib was recalled! So needless to say he's being forced to sleep in a big boy bed. We've yet to try it out yet, but we will here shortly. Until it becomes a bed Jake and Isaac LOVE jumping and falling into it. They really are hilarious!
He's learning to read the newspaper already...just in a funny way!
So with me being in charge of the older kids that have to catch the school bus in the morning. Alayna insisted on walking them to the bus stop each morning! She was so funny because she grabbed my boots and was out the door. If you look closely you can see all the big kids at the corner and Alayna waving goodbye to them.
Cute get up girl friend! Her latest thing has been to say, "Mom, I was just born two years to late!" She is just wishing she could be in kindergarten with Olivia! The poor thing is just tortured everyday not having her cousin home to play with her.
Oh, this is a picture of the activity that Jake and Isaac decided to play when I went to get Alayna in the shower. I was in the middle of making dinner, they climbed up to the counter, grabbed the pepper and started shaking it everywhere! The end result was worse then having to vacuum it up. They both sneezed and rubbed their eyes which made them both start screaming saying while running down the hallway, "My eyes...My eyes!" So they both ended up getting in the bath and having to flush out their eyes.
Kennady had her hair done from her Aunt Laurie...SO CUTE!
And here are my triplets sitting and laughing at Jared who came home for lunch! I got them all to sit on the stairs to try and get a cute picture. This is as good as it got! Cute kids.
So my work as a mother of SEVEN is done. I'm back to my two kids and Kennady for another day, until my mom takes over with her. Either way, three seems a walk in the park compared to SEVEN! Shan and Todd were able to go away for a romantic getaway to Midway...We planned it this way because they get to escape this week and next week it's our turn! So Shandra will be the mother of Six. Lucky her. I hope she survives. I must admit my Mom and Dad came up and helped me at night. I had way to many activities, work, YW basketball, a project, Jared gone working late, etc. It was impossible to do alone, so Thank You for helping out a daughter in need!!
3 comments:
Deenie--You were doing just fine without me. I'm always amazed at how sweet and loving you are with ALL the little children--yours and the nieces and nephews!!! You are a born natural!! Aren't they sooo cute!!! Hey, you've gotta read Summer's blog--it's HILARIOUS!!! Love, Mom
You survived! What a great idea to trade off. Looks like fun!
Oh you are brave! But I bet it was fun just to have chaos for a few days! Hey can my kids come over!?? lol
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