Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Thoughts

Maybe one day I will write a post that doesn't involve a million posed pictures of my children. Quite honestly though---I'm not sure when that will be. Our "candid" moments are extremely crazy and almost make me want to pull my hair out :)
I scored Peter's crib off of a yard sale site for $50! I wasn't planning on buying a crib this soon, but I couldn't pass up a deal. Plus it matches Crew's dresser. I love it! 

Today was quite crazy but not as insane as it normally is. My mother-in-law came over, made cookies and kept me company for a good chunk of the day. She really is the best. AND she did the dishes...while I showered. Seriously it changed my day around. *thank you!*
I bathed the kids tonight and thought that the night was going well. (Alex was at a meeting) I got them dressed and let them play for a bit while I fed Peter. Well, I heard a loud bang in Crew's room and then Laney screaming. So I run down the hall with a nursing baby trying so hard to stay latched while I tended to Laney. She is very dramatic. I guess she fell off of the kids table and hit her head. She is fine but it was quite the scene. 
As a mother of 3 now, I have learned to keep my expectations quite low. 
Crew has sure given us a run for our money the last 2 weeks. It's all of the changes but he makes me feel that I don't even know how to parent anymore. I feel like I'm parenting myself when I was that age and from what I've heard...it was not easy. He really can be very sweet, so it's frustrating when he completely changes. 
Tonight one of my friends from our ward brought us dinner. She literally saved the day! I could just cry when I think of the women who have brought us meals. It really is the sweetest act of service that you could ever do for a mother. We have appreciated it more than they will ever know. 

I am still counting down the days for when I finish the Pathway program. It really has been great and I am so thankful for it! I just need to be home with my babies while Peter is this young. It's harder than I thought to sneak away 1 night a week for 2 classes. I sign up for BYU-I in the next few weeks and I'm starting to rethink how many credits I want to take. Having 3 small children is totally kicking my rear and I need my nights to wind down...not spend hours doing online classes, or else I might check myself into a mental hospital! *slightly kidding* I went to a family education night a few weeks ago at ASU where Elder Anderson spoke on education. It was exactly what I needed to hear and man alive am I so thankful for our Prophet and Apostles here on this earth. 

Random vent session over. 

I need a date with my husband...and a getaway, but I don't think that will happen soon! HA! 

Friday, February 19, 2016

Peter's Newborn Pictures

I have so many other posts that I want to work on (my valentine, and other randoms) but I have got to put these up here before I forget! I snapped these on a whim when I noticed my camera was nearby. I am itching to get some of Crew and Peter together for their room--so hopefully I'll get around to that soon! 

My mom leaves tomorrow. 
Totally scared. 
I can do this though. A lot of people do this. 


I think. 



 Those yummy baby yawns are my favorite 
 Fun Fact-I cannot for the life of me get newborns to sleep during my sessions...even my own child. (no the first picture doesn't count. He just happened to close his eyes for 5 seconds)

^^^This is their relationship right now. She has turned a new leaf...and it's a little frightening. 18 months here we come! 

Saturday, February 13, 2016

First Week at Home

Our Peter boy is a week old (tomorrow) and I can't believe how fast it's gone. The weeks after birth I become a very emotional being. I think it's the baby blues a little bit and just me missing being pregnant/giving birth. Am I the only one who's like this? I'm just feeling overwhelmed with how much I love my little family and my husband. Having a new baby in our home really puts things into perspective for us. The week leading up to his birth and even this week has been stressful with Alex's work...it honestly wasn't fun. I'm just glad it's over with but I sorta wish it all happened a different week :)

Here are some pictures that I took in the hospital and then at home! Laney is still so in love with him. Crew has been so sick (dangit) so I don't let him near the baby yet. It totally makes him so sad. So let's all pray he gets better soon!
















































It's been a good week. My mom leaves in 1 week and I'm not so sure how I feel about that :)