Sunday, October 11, 2009

You're Gonna Miss This...


You're gonna miss this, you're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days, hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times,
Take a good look around,
You may not know it now
You're gonna miss this...
This is one of my favorite songs right now by Trace Adkins. If you don't know it...you have to find it! It's the best and I just LOVE it! You all
know I don't need a reminder about savoring each day and moment with my kids, knowing
it's all going to go way too quickly...I'm a real sap like that, but I'm trying to relish even
the everyday, mundane, sometimes monotonous "duties" that come with
being a mom. Sometimes our kids want us to do things that we have done "a million times before" or when we just sat down, but we know they are going to grow up and that we would do anything to do the little things just one more time... (I'm teared up as I'm writing this. I told you I'm a sap. I'm ridiculous!)
These are some things I/we want to enjoy every day...even though sometimes I'd rather be doing something else...

-building countless animals fences, barns, and hospitals
-feeding them various things such as grass and green pepper
-reading Shiver Me Letters and Guess Who I Am 10 times a day
-making countless play dough snakes, pizzas, and bird's nests
-giving bucking bronco and piggy back rides until my back hurts
-playing hide and go seek and pretending every time that I'm shocked James and Lauren found me ;)
-eating breakfast, lunch and dinner together...even though sometimes I feel like all I do is prepare and clean up meals
-playing Gone Fishin' even though trying to catch the fish on that little pole annoys me!
-answering MANY questions about things that sometimes I don't have a clue about
-looking for raccoons, deer, cows, and horses anywhere and everywhere we go
-stopping to look at the horses and buggies even if I'm dying to be home
-building forts and tents of various shapes and sizes
-putting together the same puzzles
-blowing on bellies

I try and cherish each day with the kids. Some days I'm better at it than others. I've been reminding myself to do it more especially with 3 little ones now, I'm trying to stop
and enjoy the little things even more because let me tell you...it's busy! I believe I have
the best job as well as the most important job on earth!
Here are a few pictures of some of the things I don't want to miss out on...

James and Lauren destroying the house, but having a BLAST and using their imaginations!

More imaginations being used...even though my first thought was, "Really...can't we just leave the seat alone?" They had everything imaginable in this seat...books, clothes, blankets, stuffed animals...


This is my favorite...Luke gives James and choice every night of how he wants to get to the bathroom to brush his teeth. James always asks to be hung upside down. Then Luke brings him to me and I blow on and tickle his belly...every. single. night. It gets old and at one point Luke was done with it, but he said, "When he's 19, I'm going to wish I could swing him by his feet just one more time." (And I'm teared up again...)

You can't see her feet, but she has one my high heels...Love it! In a few years, this won't be "cool" at all...

He won't be this small forever...savoring these newborn snuggles

This was a long post...but my challenge to you mommies out there is to enjoy the little things with your kiddos today even if you want to be doing anything but what you are doing. Remember, You're Gonna Miss This... what would you give just one more time to do with your kiddos? Tell me...

Friday, October 2, 2009

He's Here...

Yep...I did say HE...Graham William was born at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, September 23. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. I just can't get enough of him!!! He's just precious! My delivery went really well and I didn't have to be induced. I was given one dose of cytotec and 12 hours later went into full-blown labor. The delivery was PERFECT and I only pushed for less than 25 minutes!!! And thankfully it was a quick delivery because the cord was wrapped around his neck pretty tightly. Thankfully he was fine, but he was an ashy color and didn't cry for a bit which is really scary for a mamma. Within the hour he perked up fine and has been just perfect ever since! The kids love him, especially James which hasn't surprised me one bit. It's been funny, he thinks he's going to see him grow up like...NOW. He asked me over the phone last night if he had his teeth yet? I couldn't help but just laugh. Lauren is good with him when she pays attention to him, but she's just been doing her own thing. She hasn't seemed too
jealous yet which is great! The kids have been with Luke's parents this week and I miss them terribly! I can't wait to have us all home together although it has been a HUGE help! Here are the pictures of our little man. This was right before leaving for the hospital. Going to have a baby!!
Here he is

We were so proud and shocked that our little Graham was a boy!!

James just loved him!

Here we are as a family




I can't get enough of our snuggle time

Here he is...wide awake!


LOVE HIM

This is the closest Lauren has gotten to Graham!

We are so grateful and feel so blessed to have another healthy baby! I'm so happy andcontent with all I have!