Ho Ho Ho

Time always seems to speed up so fast right after you have a baby. I think it is because their minutes of life are like sand. You grab a handful and then they are gone. Little babies change so fast, I just feel desperate to soak in every minute. So here we are, he is 7 months old and it is almost Christmas! Yikes! I will be switching into high gear here soon...I just know it. First things first, a Christmas card. Every year I visualize a beautiful picture of my kids and fight envy as all the beautiful cards of kids smiling at the camera arrive  in my post box. Seriously? I'm not sure how they do it.

First I think how great it would be to have the entire family in the picture but then I realize that I am not at all how I look in my head. I know that sounds really vain but holy crap. When you look down at your "girls" they don't look nearly as large as when you are looking directly at them. Nursing boobs are not my favorite. 

Second try, all kids looking at me...the Mom with the camera who no one is really interested in looking at anyway because they are perched on a rock wall. Genius, so all my boys want to do is jump off of it. I have thrown in the towel and embraced the beauty in reality. These are my kids and this is my picture. ( the one without the boobs) 

Babies, babies...

Oh Chance you are my last baby and  I am thankful for you and this one final opportunity to enjoy 12 months of the sweetness a baby brings. Every milestone is such a  blessing because I know it is the final chapter in this  baby rearing book. The next pages will be fun and full of adventure I am sure!  I'm looking forward to getting in great shape so that I won't get a big muffin butt sitting at all you and your brother's games eating  nachos.  

For now though I am  cherishing the last few puffs of baby breath and stinkless poo. I love that  for now, I am your everything.  A simple hug or snuggle can dry your tears . I only wish it was still that simples for your older sister. You make our lives so happy and fun. Watching your brothers and sister delight in your new skills is almost as enjoyable!  This year in particular has been one of the most challenging for your daddy and I in terms of  financial gain. However I have never before felt so blessed by the insight and gifts from the Lord. You have been the best surprise and the love your little spirit brings and fosters in our family has made this our   richest year ever. 

Fall is fun...

Oh Ty, he is a funny kid. Fall has gone by very quickly this year. We had a nice blast of hot air in October which confused my mind and body! It is now the day before Thanksgiving and I am in complete denial. I can't believe how quickly this year has slipped away.

I am getting a head start on my new years resolutions by starting up the ol' blog again. I need to record some of these funny days together, my kids are growing up way too fast.