Sleep anyone???

This is NOT me!

Ok I know I am an old pergnant mother to four children, do I deserve a night life? The answer is no you crazy woman! My mom was staying with me for a few night and our only time to talk was at night, so I stayed up later than my average 10:00pm bedtime. (If I don't get 8 hours I am not terribly wonderful to be around!) Starting Sunday night Haylie woke up and would only sleep ontop of me so from 3:00am on it was a little rough. Monday night I went to bed a little late. Tuesday again late, but Weds. I took my mom to the airport and woke her up at 3:30am I did get back home at 5:30am so I got about 2.5 hours of sleep. This is where my huge down fall was...mind you I didn't even get to take a nap. Wednesday night I went to a ModBod Party...super cute...and what was I thinking, clearly I wasn't! We stayed and chated until 4:00am! I am not kidding. Hubby asked what we talked about, honestly it was 4 in the morning do you expect me to remember. I think we were all pretty incoherant at that point. And our gracious host let us park it and talk. It was fun but highly not recommended when you cannot sleep in the next morning.

A Prayer of a Child

So the other evening we were saying our family prayer. A little back ground...we are all sick except for Daddy. So Logan was chosen to say the prayer. Amongst the other typical things like "we're thankful that we go to church tomorrow (everyday) and we're thankful we have a safe drive to Disneyland tomorrow..." He decided to pray that we would all feel better. His prayer went something like this "...Please bless my cough to go away, please bless Miranda's cough to go away, and twinies, and Mommy, and ummm...and nobody else..." It may not come across as funny but the only person he left out was Daddy. True enough he was not sick so as Logan was going through the list of family members he got to Dad and realized he didn't need to feel better so he just covered it up with "...and nobody else" It was truely cute. You have to love the way these little children see the world.

SURVEY SAYS...

I went to the doctor today and got good news and bad news and just plain news. The good news is there really is a tiny little baby cooking away with a perfectly beating heart! The regular old news is that there is only one baby. I am excited to have ONLY one to cuddle and love, but the idea of two sounded like a wonderful challenge. The bad news, I found out I was pregnant really early, like 1 week from conception, so instead of my due date being May 8th it looks more like May 17th. And with that bad news also comes good news. I always go late, and my anniversary and Hubby's birthday are the 19th. So I won't be miserably tired just miserably pregnant. We will actually get to go out for our anniversary and will still be able to find a sitter for our clan. (That is not a complaint about the future just an observation and fact.)

So anyways I am still super excited for this little one and the twist it adds to my journey through life. I went to the temple and was reminded that we have children so that we can share in their joy and happiness. How lucky I am to be a part of something so amazing and miraculous. I sometimes say it is not fair that women get such a raw end of the deal with monthly pains, hormones that are usually out of control, pregnancy and labor discomforts...but in the end we get so much more out of being a woman, a mother, and a wife. Life is a little loud at times but boy it is GOOD!

Logan-POX

Well I get to go away for the weekend and guess what happens...everyone falls apart!!! I was packing up to come home and my hubby calls and reports Logan has the Chicken Pox. Later on the drive home he calls and says Hannah has a 102.4 fever. He is having a hard time with work, and I had motion sickness or pregnancy nausea, either way it is an evil feeling. Miranda and Haylie were OK, thankfully. Needless to say when I got home we were quite the traumatized family. Well OK it really isn't that bad, a little Tylenol cured Hannah, Logan's pox are mostly on his arms, a few on his legs, and a few on his face almost microscopic. I was mostly just sleep deprived. That brings up something else. We as women, get a rest from the kids, do we sleep NO! We stay up until the wee hours of the morning then wake up early, well 8:00-ish, because we want to scrapbook. So not only are we not rested when we get back we are more tired then if we never took a break in the first place!

Although everyone was in a state of less comfort I had a great time and I always enjoy the friendships I share with the 9 crazy, beautiful, creative, crazy, sincere, fun...did I say crazy, gals!

Emotions Schmotions!

AAKKKK! The prego hormones are at an all time high! I feel sorry for my dear sweet almost innocent husband, since he helped get me into this. I feel like a huge tug of war inside, I want to cry, scream, laugh, sleep...all at the same time. I feel sorry for those around me. Usually it is only Jeremy that worries what I might divulge in a moment of weakness, but now I am a little worried also. I can usually control my little annoyances until I am in the safety of my bedroom with only Jeremy to listen to them. I think right now I might just tell you "you annoy me." That is not a good thing, especially since I am going away for three days with some of my closest of friends. If you are reading this: I am not annoyed with you...but I could be in the next minute or two, so be on the look out, evil, emotional, pregnant woman could be right behind you!

The twins have arrived!

On Saturday we had a little family time in our oh, so lovely backyard. One of the these years we will actually have green grass again ugh! Anyways back to my story. We were out in the back yard playing...the kids were enjoying the play structure. I was shocked to find out my little twins are part monkey. They are my first real climbers. Hannah is a little more adventurous. So anyways they would climb up then go down the slide. We got a kick out of watching them and thought you might too.

HAYLIE

HANNAH

Room Mom sorta..

Life is exciting, I signed up to be assistant room mom for Miranda's Kindergarten class. Which really means ...well...I am not quite sure. Whatever it is it will be fun. I talked to the other room mom, and she was trying to figure out who I was. So she found out who my daughter was and then asked her son which girl is Miranda. He said the one who wears her hair on the side of her head like teddy bear ears. Isn't that sweat. That better be all for the nice comments!!! After all it is only kindergarten.

I also signed up to help with Motor Skills on Wednesdays. So I will get to work with Miranda's class for about an hour playing games and such. Jeremy will work late on those days and stay with the rest of the crew. He is so flexible for ME. We are lucky that he works where he does. I can't say it enough, we are truly blessed.

Logan, you kill me!!!

So I am sitting at my computer, as always, and Logan is sitting under the desk. He started pulling on the mouse and I scolded him slightly. Then he got Hannah to join him in his little hideout. So I about to send an email or something uber-important and I here zhooooo, as the computer shuts down. He turned off the power strip. I instantly look under and see his little hand coming away from the strip. I tell him to go on his bed. When I went to talk to him about it he said it wasn't him. I asked if he was lying, he said no "baby did it!" I told him I saw him. He said "You saw me did it?" I said yes. He said "You saw a little hand did it?" Again I responded yes. Then he said "That is baby's little hand not mine. Mine is big!" Then he admitted atleast he told Hannah what to do. Needless to say I was trying to be outsmarted by a 3 1/2 year old.

Her tooth went bye-bye!

Take 1:

Well, it has been an excting month. Miranda came home from her third day of school and had a loose tooth "from eating an animal cracker." Later that day she woke up from her nap and had another loose tooth. On Monday night she showed us her tooth and it was bent forward hanging by...I don't know a nerve, a root...anyways Jeremy asked if Miranda wanted him to pull it out. She happily agreed.

Take 2:

The next morning Miranda was happily surprised that the Tooth Fairy very sneaky like swapped her tooth for a dollar. Life is so good when you are little ain't it!

What a date!

My hubby and I went out on a date. It is not that we never go out, I just spent a lot of time away from home. Three weeks in Ohio with the kids, but without my hubby and then I went to Utah for 8 days without the kids or hubby. So it was nice to be alone with my sweetheart. We didn't do anythng that wold make you jealous. We decided to got to a new place for dinner. When we pulled up it was closed, I gather for good. So we went to plan B. We were pleasantly surprised. After we ate our fill of good Italian food we went to our favorite place...Fenton's. It is an ice cream parlor. They have the BEST caramel. It was a fun evening just us and whatever two person conversation we wanted. To end our perfect little date, DH was in pain from eating too much, and I had an emotional "episode". Gotta love being pregnant! He is the best, I love him very much.

Our perfect little angels

Here our our four precious cuties. We were getting ready for church and I found the perfect opportunity to take a picture. All of them are growing so fast. It is hard for me to imagine how much each of them have grown and changed. Each of their personalities are unique and special. I feel truly blessed to be a stay at home mom.

EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about it!

...We are expecting #5!

We found out this weekend we are expecting our fifth child. We are so excited.

When the kids found out:

Miranda age 5 1/2: She gave me a big hug. She wants 1 boy and 1 girl but thinks it will be two boys.

Logan age 4 in December: Stared at us blankly (he just woke up). He wants a little brother

Haylie age 19 months: Pretended to ignore us.

Hannah also age 19 months: She cried like a baby.

Needless to say we are going to have fun adding another little one to our family. Our newest blessing should be here sometime in May.

She's grown up!

My little baby started school. She barely even looked back. I thought I would be a wreck sending her off into the great big world of Kindergarten, but I was actually OK. It is so exciting to be such a big part of this next phase of her life. As much as I would like to be with her and protect her all the time, I feel blessed that I can be here when ever she needs me. To kiss all her boo-boos and help heal her hurt feelings. I know there really isn't much I can do but at least I feel like I have a purpose. I love this little girl with all her spunk, her sparkling eyes, her desire to make friends and especially her laugh and ability to enjoy life. How lucky I am to be a part of that.

My baby is a little girl!

Only 11 days until my little girls goes out into the big scary world of school. I am such a paranoid parent, like most I'm sure. What if those horrible kindergartners hurt my baby's feelings. Also I am going to be out of town on picture day. So my dear perfect husband is responsible for doing her hair! Yikes. He is completely compitent but it is kind of a girly thing. How many of you have a school picture where Dad did your hair? The ones I have heard of are not to comforting. The funny part is the dad's look at these pictures and they think "it looks fine to me." Enter under-cover mother. I have enlisted a few trusted comrades to check up on him. If they see her and she looks a little ...well not picture perfect, they will try to help. Such a vain mother, she will look beautiful no matter what. Oh but the joy of giving Daddy a hard time. When the pictures get back I will have to post it to either scream RETAKE! or brag about how good he really is!

Funny Logan story...

The other day he was doing something wrong, I can't quite remember. Something like playing with something he shouldn't. He came out from his room and I asked him about it and he said "You see me did that?" I told him Daddy saw him. So then he admits he was guilty. That little booger wasn't going to admit to anything unless there was proof...will he grow up to be a lawyer or criminal?

Wa-hoo...

Logan can swim...well not really but he can sorta swim with water wings. He puts his face in the water and moves his arms, kicks his legs and moves forward. It is so cool. Miranda, Haylie and Hannah also love the water. Miranda saw Logan get lots of attention for learning how to swim so she finally decided she could get better too. Haylie and hannah have these cute little tubes that they can sit in. They love just floating in the water. Needless to say we are grateful to Aunt Katie for letting us go to her pool every week. It is making this a super fun summer!

Who's me?

Some days this is the question...I am a stay at home mom to 4 perfectly delightful and might I add completely gorgeous children, who are full of energy, creativity, and unfortunately don't tire easily. This is not to say that I can or do keep up with them. I am no fool, I am no match for their genius, luckily I have a trump card...I RULE!

I, for lack of a better word, try to be the perfect Molly Mormon wife. Man, I don't like her very much! I TRY to cook, clean, teach, pray, read, mediate, play, excercise, and relax, everyday. I do succeed at a select few everyday. I will not divulge which ones. There is more to me than this but I will save it for another post. It makes for exciting readers.

100 Things~ME!

I have seen this on lots of websites and thought what a great idea. This is a list of 100 things that are mostly positive about me. They are in no particular order, just how they came to mind.
1. I am a wife
2. I am a mother to 6.
3. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
4. I love to scrapbook
5. I try to be crafty.
6. I love to make plans, charts, lists...but rarely if ever follow through.
7. I love to organize, again rarely keep it organized
8. As chaotic as you think my life may be it isn't that bad.
9. I love my hubby, I think he can walk on water if he puts his mind to it...well not really but he is pretty perfect.
10. My children are great and that is how Heavenly Father created them!
11. I am a sucker for chick flicks, please give me suggestions.
12. I wasn't always a reader but I am now. I am not particular about books, as long as they are good...and not smutty.
13. I know almost as much as my crazy hubby about Lord of the Rings. I have beat him in LOTR Trivia once.
14. I like Math it makes sense unlike grammar and English.
15. I LOVE to bake, cook and be in the kitchen.
16. I am a bit of an experimentalist in the kitchen, beware of what you eat at my house.
17. I see birds alot...which means I get distracted very easily.
18. I usually can't have a regular complete conversation with the kids around, if I seem aloof or distracted I probably am because of my kids.
19. I love to TALK
20. I love to learn about people
21. I think my sense of humor has been affected by my hubby, it is more dry than it used to be.
22. I have read all the books in the Anne of Green Gables series...and I love them. I am not a fan of the third movie though.
23. I am a sucker for Country love songs
24. I have lots of friends whom I admire and wish to emulate their qualities.
25. I am a good friend, I love to listen and did I mention talk!
26. I love my Levi jeans, I get compliments when I used to wear them, I still have a few baby pounds to loose before they fit me marvelously again!.
27. Speaking of jeans nothing feels better than great looking jeans and boots.
28. I use the words "I want" a lot but have everything I need.
29. I love Disneyland, especially with my family.
30. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to the point of addiction Ice Cream.
31. My favorite kitchen appliance is my Kitchen Aid Mixer.
32. My favorite other kitchen item is The Alligator it's awesome for dicing onions which I cook with a lot. J discovered this on his own what a catch!
33. I spend lots of time on the computer.
34. Blogging is therapeutic.
35. I like the idea of running to be fit, but not actually doing it.
36. Anytime before 6:00am is not my friend, preferably 9:00am but I have adult responsibilities now.
37. Having a kindergartner was exhausting, so I will only do it every other year.
38. Having twins is eventful, I am grateful they are adorable and smile ALOT!
39. My son warms my heart with his grin.
40. My kids mostly think I am the best "cooker" Logan says everything I make is " 'licious"
41. I love to make cookies with my kids, and I especially love watching them eat them.
42. I really don't care for seafood, I am not sure fried shrimp, fish sticks and tuna fish sandwiches count.
43. I am learning I don't do good at one-on-one conversations in person, IM'ing is great though, it works as a filter system from my brain to someone else's ears...or eyes!
44. A friend said something about "Testimony Remorse" regretting or wondering what came out of your mouth, I always have "Conversation Remorse" (especially after 10:00pm) and think about what I say after I can't take it back, worry about it, then apologize if I get the courage only to find out they don't know what I am talking about!
45. I love the water, although swimsuits don't love me.
46. The thought of tattoos confuse me I just don't get it.
47. My ears are pierced but I seldom wear jewelry.
48. I haven't worn my wedding ring in over a year, that makes me sad. ETA: because of the previously mentioned baby weight, seriously why do fingers have to gain weight?
49. I sometimes think the Tyra Banks show is great.
50. I always have an opinion but try to sugar coat it.
51. I don't really like reading instructions, I am a more dig in with both hands and hope I did it right. Hubby is trying to change that.
52. I am a sucker for the idea of a nice romantic vacation.
53. I am jealous that hubby has been on a cruise and I have not.
54. I would love to go back to school and learn about architecture or design.
55. I love to clip coupons but more often then not forget to actually use them.
56. I would really love to buy a pair of Lucky jeans I hear they are the best.
57. I think I look good in pink and am not afraid to say it.
58. I love my hair color, even with the grey that is sparkling through.
59. I do wish for re-dos in life then think I wouldn't change where I am for a better memory in the past.
60. I still make wishes when I take the first scoop out of Peanut Butter and Butter, why? because when I was little some one told me too and she made it look fun.
61. I am a dreamer I love to dream and sometimes sell myself on the future. That is why Hubby is so great, he keeps me in reality and grounded.
62. I have more now than I ever thought possible.
63. I miss going to the temple once a month with my hubby.
64. My favorite place I have ever eaten was Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, I am not sure if it will ever happen again but what a great night!
65. I am silently competitive. I hate loosing and I hate not feeling as good as the next person.
66. I have two full sisters, have 4 daughters and four nieces. I know girls I understand them...they make no sense, I accept that! Boys on the other hand scare me!
67. I am a little terrified of heights. I have a desire to hike Half Dome with Hubby, I am not sure how that will work.
68. I love the outdoors, I just don't know what to do when I am there.
69. I would love to go on a church history tour in a motor home, thanks to the book Legend of the Lamp (also a gift from hubby).
70. I know where ever I live, I will be happy as long as my family is with me.
71. I am very lucky to have married my best friend.
72. I really would like to see Wicked the Musical. ETA: Jeremy surprised me with a road trip for my 30th Birthday and we saw it in LA..woo-hoo!
73. I don't like making phone calls, I will e-mail you all day without a problem.
74. Speaking of phone calls, you would laugh at me if you saw me while I was talking to you on the phone, I can't sit still so I fidget with anything.
75. When people tell me I am an amazing mom I feel deceitful, I am so winging it!!!
76. As much as I love the idea of fine china and pretty things, I am more comfortable with paper plates and plastic ware.
77. Glamour is not my forte.
78. I am told Miranda looks just like me, I think she is far prettier.
79. I cry when I watch The First Daughter...every time!
80. I am not sure of the purpose of making my bed, so usually it is only done when there is company and then I close my bedroom door so they can't see it anyways.
81. I love get togethers that revolve around food.
82. I would love to learn how to do cake decorating. ETA: I have since taken a class and have enjoyed expanding that creative talent.
83. I can usually dish it out pretty well but can't take it. Although I realize this and try to laugh about it.
84. I love food that has cheese in it, on it, or next to it!
85. I am not a breakfast fan...too often.
86. I have more friends now then I did growing up and I love them too!
87. I love to talk but somehow I can't seem to keep plants alive. (I think there is a saying about talking and plants.)
88. I drove to Ohio and back with four little kids and my Grandma the shocking part is I would do it again.
89. I am a lot stronger (emotionally) than I usually believe. (AND NO I AM NOT ASKING FOR THAT TO BE TESTED!!!)
90. I don't mind crying, I just don't like people to watch me do it.
91. I like frozen yogurt but feel I am cheating on Ice Cream.
92. Growing up I thought I loved soccer, I am not sure why, I don't know how to play it.
93. Shopping is very therapeutic for me.
94. I really have the desire to re-do our kitchen as a do-it-yourself project.
95. I love to write letters and make cards for my honey.
96. I may not be one-in a million, but there will not be another one like me!
97. I love to make people laugh but I am not a good story teller.
98. My house has the best floor plan ever. My Mom helped me design my dream house and I kept the same basic floor plan, one story but 4,000 square feet.
99. My husband has the best job ever, even if I still believe he doesn't get paid enough, did I say I think he could walk on water if he really wanted to!
100. I got stumped at #45 so I am not sure what I shared after that. My real #100 is I do like who I am flaws and all.