The things Jack says

One night, of many, Jack kept getting out of bed and coming down stairs. I think he had been down about 3 times at least. He peeked his head around the corner from the kitchen. Because we get exhausted taking him back up to bed again and again Colin said, "Go back to bed or I will take your butt back to bed." We don't use that word and usually say bum. Jack, not know what a butt is said, "I don't have a butt" in his high pitched voice. He said it so cute and so innocently that we just had to laugh.

Jack picks up many things from Mia and she likes to say that certain things are her "favorite" as all kids do. Today I heard Jack say to Colin, " your my favorite daddy!" Later today he said, "your my favorite mommy!" He's so sweet! He uses that sweetness to get what he wants from me and it almost always works.

Playing Mia's games

Mia made up this obstacle course tonight all by herself. She walked us through the course then Colin had his turn. He had to sing the ABCs at the very end, he timed each of us and we had some good laughs. I have to compliment Mia on her creativity!! Colin didn't get a recording of me but the pictures show that I am singing "I'm A Little Tea Pot". Jack played a bit but as usual he only wanted to do his own thing and kept trying to mutilate the course. He is the typical younger brother torturing his older sister. I have a feeling it will take about 20 years for him to stop doing that.

Oh the things you do for your kids!

I'm in LOVE!

Cole just started smiling last week and I got lucky and shot these pictures today. It just melts my heart every time I get him to smile at me. He is even starting to coo. He loves to talk to Colin. This is my favorite stage I have to admit!

Sweet Relief

For 4 nights in a row Cole has slept from 10 or 11 pm to 5 am. He then eats and goes back to sleep until about 8 or 8:30. It has been GREAT!! I hope he keeps it up. He is now in size 2 diapers. He will only be 7 weeks tomorrow but the time sure has flown by. He's such a sweet baby. I think he is learning to like the car a little more. That makes me happy considering we are headed out of town in a few weeks and will be driving for about 6 hours one way. It should be fun!

Catching up with some photos

Time is Not on my side these days.

Well, if you have a new baby and other kids to keep up with you know why I am behind in posting. I have wanted to blog for about a week now with a good update but between the kids I don't get a chance and Cole currently is trying to get worked up. He is a bit fussy and likes to be held A LOT! Colin has been home a lot these past two weeks and so he has been able to help out in that department. The past two days Cole has been satisfied with some time, I mean more than 3 minutes, in the bouncy seat. There is so much to do though that I am not sure where to start. I do feel like I can keep only the dishes done, with help from Colin, and the laundry. I am not complaining, I really love the newborn stage and I just can't believe that Cole will be 6 weeks old on Thursday. He's putting on some weight and trying to smile a bit. It really is exciting. It is so great to just snuggle with him and watch his facial expressions. He is just so sweet.

Colin blessed Cole last Sunday, the 7th. He gave Cole a beautiful blessing. I had a hard time concentrating because Mia was trying to lick me at the time. I could have just... I don't know. I was so frustrated with her though. Our good friends from Dayton, Ted, Kashia and kids, drove up to be a part. We also had J.T. Nelson and Travis Yonker stand in. It is sure nice to have such close friends. Some of the things from the blessing were he was blessed to be born into a home where the gospel is taught; to know who he was as a child of God; to be influential to friends and neighbors in sharing the gospel; desire to serve a mission and love those who he serves; marry in the temple and have a family; health and strength throughout his life; gain an education.

Mia started school the week before last. The first day after school she had a melt down and I figured we were in for a big adjustment but by this last week she was in good form every morning and happy every afternoon. We seem to be in agreement more often as of late. It has been nice. She loves school and is already asking to go to kindergarten. She is trying to grow up so fast.

Jack doesn't seem to care too much about Cole. He has become a bit clingy and wants to be held a lot by me. I kind of like the attention from him. He is such a sweet boy and all boy! He just won't stop climbing and he loves to do his own thing. We have had a good time togther in the mornings after Mia leaves for school.

I just wish I could sleep more. I am so bad about going to bed early and Jack and Mia have been getting up early. I usually am wiped out by 2pm. If I don't get a nap then and I sit for more than 10 minutes I fall asleep. That certainly comes with the territory doesn't it? I am still working on trying to figure out Cole. He is a bit of a mystery after 9pm. I can't figure out what it is he wants besides eating. He will only sleep if he is being held or is on his tummy. He also likes the vibration setting on the bouncy seat and the bassinett. He sleeps at night but wakes up often to eat. He is just a cool kid! I am eager for his 2 month appointment to see how much he has grown. I think he is up to maybe 9 pounds now.

Well, that is us in a nut shell.

Cole Pictures

Here are the first of the Cole pictures. We just had a friend of ours take some pictures and she posted some of them on her blog

http://sarahpalfreyman.blogspot.com/

I have some cute kids!

Mia tells me that Cole loves her more than he loves me.

He just loves me for the milk.

What a sweet baby boy!

Thank you!!

I can't believe it has been 3 1/2 weeks since Cole was born. We have been so busy it has seemed like months. The summer, especially the last month, has really flown by for obvious reasons. I have been thinking so much about my blessings and those that have blessed my life so much through kind acts of service. I would try to name them here but I know my mind is not that sharp, lack of sleep, and I would forget a name or three. So, for those that have served me and my family, thank you so very much!!! We had family and friends help us move 6 days before Cole was born. We had meals for a week from friends at church, that saved my life, or kept us alive. The meals were all so great! Friends also watched Mia and Jack while I was in the hospital and Colin was at work. Then my mother-in-law, Debby, came for 10 days, fixed meals, cleaned, held kids, entertained us, and made me realize that even when your kids are grown you still have many opportunities to serve them and mother them. Once a parent, always a parent. We are so blessed! Thank you to all of you for the help and love given to us!! I know the Lord will bless you for your service.