Momma needs a vacay!

I have come to the realization that my body is not cut out to be a stay at home mom to 3 children under the age of 7. After two and half days with Olivia, Chloe, and Hunter ALL day, each day, I am completely and totally worn out!! Don't get me wrong, they are full of funny sayings and fun times, but they do require alot of attention. I have laughed, I have cried, and I have screamed.

I admire my mother now more than ever!!! 3 days with 3 kids........about the same amount of age difference as my sisters and I...........I don't see how my mom did it. Bless you Momma!!!

We had a great time this week............we had a picnic at the park with Aunt Bette and her nieces,

tredged to Goodwill to show the girls how to bargain shop, and then I single-handedly took my 3 childrens to Walmart. Was I stoopid or what??? Completely exhausted is more like it.

We also went to the public library for story time with Aunt Bette and her nieces.

After that, the kids and I went to the Riverfront park so that Mrs. Sandra could take some pictures of the kids for me. As a reward for their posing, we let the girls play and Aunt Bette met us there with her girls to play for a while.

Chloe, Olivia, Katie, and Kenzie.....fast friends

It was then time to come home and rest before going to Team Kids with Aunt Bette.

Here are a few of the pictures we took at the park.





One thing I realized is that I am getting old.............I have vericose veins. I am having to watch shows like Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, and such. Chloe serenaded me with the many theme songs to each show.

Hunter went the doctor for his 6 month checkup. He weighs 16 lbs. and is very healthy. The appt went well. I am hoping his 3 shots don't keep us up all nite!!!

Ready for a break because of Spring Break............ Momma Puddle.

A little Birdy

So yesterday, Thursday, I was bebopping down Airport Rd., on my way to the babysitters, minding my own business, when all of the sudden BAM........... Rockin' Robin flies out of nowhere and smacks into the grill of the magic minivan!!! I jumped and yelled (probably something not very nice) and looked in the rear view mirror to see if Robin was flopping in the road. She wasn't so I assumed that the dang bird was smacked against the grill of the van.

I thought to myself, "Self, I bet that Rockin Robin is stillstuck in your grill. When you get to the sitters, check it out."

So I continue on my way, anxious to see what Rockin Robin has done to the grill of the minivan .......When H E L L O --- Robin flies OUT of the grill and right past me, causing me to jump again and yell something. I am glad the sitter was in her house.

Apparently Rockin Robin was simply tired from all that flying and wanted to hitch aride 5 miles down the road!!


Hunter update.............. He got his second tooth Wednesday. He has handled them pretty well. We have had to give him little Tylenol or Orajel. He is still a drooling mess!!! And loves rubbing his tongue on his new teeth!!
He is also rolling over like crazy. Before I know it, he will be driving, going to prom, and be a junior in high school. I am savering every moment with him, Because it won't be like this for long!

Hunter's First Tooth

While outside doing yard work yesterday, I happened to look over and notice that Hunter's tooth had finally broke through. You can barely see it in this picture, but trust me, it is through the gum now!! We were all very excited........ Me, Jerry, Hunter, and Olivia.
Hunter called his Grandma and Grandpa and told them, as well as sending this picture to family and friends. Mom said I was Hunter's age when I got my first tooth.......... 5 and 1/2 months.

Memory and Memories

Do you ever feel like you are losing your ever-lovin' mind? That is how I feel lately. If I don't write something down AND put it some place I will SEE it, I forget. My world is a series of Post - it notes!! I have always been scatter-brained, but this is getting ridiculous. Thank Heavens I haven't forgotten something really important, like Hunter. I am getting old I suppose.



While I was taking a shower, this was Jerry entertaining Hunter............


From what I can remember, Here are some highlights the past week................

Monday, we had a snow day. I don't know why. I didn't see anything. I know it was cold and windy on Sunday.

I took this on Monday while Hunter was laying on the bed with me.


Monday evening, Jerry and I went and picked up Girl Scout cookies and went to his Dad's to sort them out with Scott and Becky. It was a late night and Hunter was not on his schedule, so needless to say, I didn't get much sleep that night.
By Tuesday afternoon I was struggling to stay awake and had to go to Knoxville for a doctor appt. The 32oz of Diet Coke didn't even help me. I got home, fed Hunter, and we were all asleep by 8:45!! Wednesday I had stinkin bus duty and then afterschool, so I was really worn out by the time we got home. Again, I fed Hunter and I believe we were all in bed by 9:00.
Thursday was even busier and even though we had been to bed early, Hunter was still getting up in the middle of the nite and eating. I wasn't getting good, solid sleep.


Jerry got the girls yesterday for our weekend. When I got home from school and Walmart, we moved the truck and brought out the jump ropes. We had fun teaching the girls the right time to jump. Jerry and I both jumped and I am definitely feeling the affects of it this morning. I had way too many things moving on my body that really needed to stay put!!!

After jumproping and eating dinner, I put Hunter on the floor. He has been struggling to roll over from his back to his belly. He finally did it last nite!!!!

Almost there...........................

A successful rollover............ check out the drool beads.

Check out my link for PeasInOurPod............. Arissa had a busy week. She also had some art in an artshow at a local museum. I hate that I missed the evening.

I am going to a wedding today with Hunter and Aunt Bette. A very sweet former student, whom I took under my wing after her mother passed away, is getting married. I would not miss Cassie's wedding for the world. She has already called me this morning to make sure I was still coming and to tell me to come see her before she walks down the aisle. I am sure I am going to cry. I do hate that I am going to miss a family function this afternoon because of the wedding, but I know they understand. They know how close I am to Cassie. I love them for that understanding.

Ummmmmm.............Yeah

I don't have much to say. Just the same ol', same ol' going on around here. Work, afterschool, home, Hunter, random days off............ you know the drill.
For a Hunter update............. my boy is growing so fast. He is appearing to get on a schedule, both eating and sleeping. He has successfully passed through his veggies with no allergies and is making his way through the fruits. He does not like squash and peaches so far. He loves him some green beans, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, bananas, and pears. I can hear him saying........ Num Nummy!!!!! He eats baby food and a bottle at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He lets me know when it is 6:00, cause that boy is ready to eat!!! We chill and bond with Jerry for a while longer, then it is bed time, around 7:30. He is doing so much better at sleeping through the night. I am so thankful for that!! It makes life so much better being on a schedule and having more consistent sleep. He is still such a happy little guy, 98% of the time. That other 2% is due to apparent teething and really isn't that bad.

So, that is all I know for now. Taking life day by day, enjoying Hunter and all he has to offer.