Rainboots

Did you know... that if you have twins.. and decide to buy 2 different Rain boots instead of matching ones that full blown fights will follow??? I learned this today. Dressing the boys for an outing today I let them "pick" what shoes to wear. They both wanted their rain boots. We have a red pair that looks like dragons and a Thomas pair that I picked up this last weekend at the swap. Both are GREAT boots, both very cute... I watched as Canaan put on one of the dragons and one of the Thomas.. and Jaxon did the same thing. Well... fight picked by me, that was not going to happen. First off they each needed to pick ONE pair of boots either the dragons or the Thomas ones. So wrestling with the boys in the entrance way to the house I got them in their own boots. Canaan was in the Thomas ones and Jaxon in the dragon. Trace had decided he didn't want socks and put on his shoes as well.

I ran upstairs quickly to get my coffee, make it downstairs and go figure, Canaan is wearing one of each and so is Jaxon.... fight picked by me again. (Bad mornings mean more fights picked) So I switched their shoes back to match... watched them roll on the ground scream bloody murder and drip snot everywhere. Kick off boots try to take off jackets... all I could think was... hmmmm wonder how fast I can RUN AWAY from this. My neighbors car is still there... maybe she will watch them for me while I take off and have a glass of wine at 930am.

So I gave up. Watched them take off boots switch one for the other and happily put back on one of each. My three now happy boys loaded into the car no problem and off to run errands we went. Was the battle worth it... well in the end maybe not. I have a feeling that they will NEVER wear matching boots but always switch so they can have one of each. Remedy for next set up boots... buy two of the same pairs? Or at least they are the same make so they fit the same... Were they cute with their miss matched boots... I hang my head low and say yes... yes they were... and I should be happy that they are at least sharing right? Not just fighting over the Thomas boots????

Cough cough.. oops... dorry Mommy...

So the fake burping has started in our house. I guess I could blame myself. I know the rest of my family will... I am not a farter AT ALL... that I swear by.. but when it comes to belching I have to say I am better than most males. Am I proud of it.. well maybe a little.

Canaan has started fake burping lately (which sounds more like a cough) and then apologizing afterwards. Is it strange that I find it the funniest thing in the world? And that once I laugh the other 2 start in on it as well? Every time.. makes me giggle.. the kid is taking after mom... I would WAY rather have that then the farts!!!

So if any of you people reading are my close friends... and you decide to bravely have the family over for dinner, and one of the three fake burps at the table... be thankful he at least excuses himself afterwards!

In the car is a whole other story! The car is FULL of sneezing noises! I get three boys in the back yelling AHHHHHHH CHOOOOOOOOO oops... dorry mommy. Followed sometimes by a raspberry type noise and an ahhhh at the end. I swear... I love my boys and the silly things they do. Even if other people don't always get it. And even if they are pulling up beside me in traffic and looking at me like I am some strange person laughing by myself in the car!

Kid Swap.......

Unloading.. MAN it feels good! brought like 6 bags and 6 boxes.. plus other stuff to the swap today. My van was PACKED to the top, you couldn't see out the back window. I had all the carseats out and my seats folded into the floor... on the way home there was FLOOR SPACE! Oh ya! Got rid of my jogging stroller (although it makes me sad it wen to an awesome lady with 3 week old twin girls..), LOTS of clothes, toys, some bedding. Donated lots of stuff. Just felt good... the end of an era. No more little babies. First Kyle gets.. umm snipped and now getting rid of more stuff.

As each person takes on of your treasures it is a sad yet super happy moment. You get the awful mom that totally low balls all your Mexx and Baby Gap stuff... which ya so you might have overpriced.. but if she had been somewhat reasonable she might have offered you something that didn't make you spit your coffee out of your nose.

I found a few treasures too.. Thomas rain boots, a Gap windbreaker with liner, some cute hoodies and pjs for the kids! Man I love swap meets! Plus I was away from the kids for the day and my wonderful mom came out and helped! Score times 2!!!!!!

Tomorrow... bday party number 2 this year.... kid birthday season seems to be starting EARLIER every year!!! AHHHH... it will be 3 a month until Nov.. then we get a month break! I think I will start buying a gift every few days so when June comes and we have 10 bdays in 2 weeks I am prepared!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!

But I Want to Sleep in His Bed!!!!

Lately the twins have had some trouble going to sleep in their own beds... it is driving me crazy!!

I can go in every 5 minutes and all bedding is off the bed and they are both in one bed. Usually Canaan's. Last night we went in and checked on the boys before we went to bed. And for the second time (the first being when they were sick) we found Jaxon at the end of Canaan's bed all cuddled under the blankets. It had to be the sweetest end to the day.

We are also working at putting Trace to bed to bed with no light, ya he currently falls asleep with his main light on in his room We have had the big conserving energy talk, and he still wakes up through the night and turns it back on. Yes at least he puts himself back to sleep but that darn light is on.

Well the last few nights I have resorted to duct taping the light off, and still in desperation he will sometimes pry it off. Ideas anyone?

Ahh kids! Somedays i am still in wonder that I have a voice, I have to raise it above the noise of three boys!!! Thank goodness now we are officially done havi kids!  I love what I have, am thankful daily for the crazyness thrown at me and am in awe of my husband, and parents who endure it all with me!!

First Week Home

So First week home has come and gone... I MADE IT! I was spoiled last week and spent some time in the sun with my Grama, it was bliss... absolutely perfect! I relaxed by the pool, read a lot and shopped...

I got home Friday late, and after some terrible news looked forward to holding my boys Saturday morning. Turns out not only did I get hugs but also found out that the boys were getting their last 2 molars. And so began this crazy week. Lots of tears, lots of laughter, lots of memories chatted about, a million hugs and kisses, ummm just a bit of yelling... lots of toy throwing, wrestling and pushing. I am happy to be home with my family but a part of me still wants to be relaxing by the pool, swimming laps, reading books... and of courses shopping!!!

Kyle and I are going on our V date tonight, I am so excited to spend some time with my hubby. This has been a busy week!!! Thought I would ask... anyone out there know how to stop little men from throwing EVERYTHING??? Cars, trains, little people (as in the toys), books... I don't know how many times I restocked out book shelves!

Our big accomplishment this week.... TWO ... count them TWO outings... NO STROLLER with the twins!!! And one was even me and ALL THREE BOYS!!! They are growing up... I am excited for it and at the same time ...somebody stop them from growing... they are talking so much more.. don't know if I can handle three boys talking back to me... AHHHHHHH!!!!

Skype????

As some of you know, I have been away this week... YES! Away from the kids and rest of my family. I am in Palm Springs spending some time with my Grama, shopping, eating out and having fun! Relaxing by the pool, doing laps and more shopping and eating!

Well I thought it would be nice if I brought my computer along and skyped with the kids... So we set it up, dial them and yipeee I see the kidlets! There is madness on the other end, lots of MOMMMMMY, How you doin mommy? Hi Mommy!!! And other little sayings. Kyle and my mom were trying to control them but between Jaxon yelling for me, Trace trying to tell a story and Canaan trying to make out with the screen lets just say it was a disaster. So why not try it the next night. The kids moved around so much that my screen kept blacking out or freezing. Again disaster!

Moral of the story.... feel very blessed when you are on vacation to be sitting on the quiet side of Skype.

A Fake Burp....

Canaan's new favourite thing to do, now that he has his little personality back! After being sick for over a week, Canaan has returned!!! His newest thing to do is fake burp, giggle and say "oops... sorry". Now for some of you that might not know we have a fairly burpy household, yup nice loud ones! And Canaan thinks it is HILARIOUS to copy us. Same if we sneeze, he will sit there and pretend sneeze for a few moments apologizing after every time! My funny little dude, I am so happy that he has returned to the land of the living.

Jaxon is still a little off, although slowly he is returning... all things are seeming to go right until we get home from being out last night and see that Trace has a fever of 39.4.... ugh. Canaan also has a cold, as do I. We just want to catch a break somewhere here.... anywhere???

So hoping and praying for a healthy household this week as my mom is looking after the kiddies during the day, Daddy at night and Mommy is of to PALM SPRINGS!!! Oh ya!!!! Very excited! Tried on my shorts this morning... getting packed and ready to GO!!!!

You Can Call Me Ping Pong Trace....

Thank you Backyardigans...with my kids being sick there has been more tv on that usual... or at least the kids pay attention to it more than usual. Trace LOVES the Backyards (as he calls them) the other day he watched the one about the Ping Pong Bandit...he then became a sheriff. Tucked a bolt from his play tools in the top of his shirt to make a badge and walked around with a play kitchen spatula as a paddle. Seriously where does he come up with this stuff...

So we watched that same one again today (THANK YOU NETFLIX!) and now Trace is PING PONG TRACE!!! He has on his DC hat, his blue sunglasses... and yes the same spatula... and now a rubber ball as well. I would love, for just a moment, to be able to get into his little head and figure out what is going on... I think he has the imagination of his Uncle Landon.

Things are also on the ups here, Jaxon still pretty lethargic but Canaan has put down almost 4 pieces of bread today along with his pedialyte and juice! YIPEEEEE!!!!! Keep praying for a healthy house before my vacation Monday !

Mommy When I Was a Baby......

Trace lately has been telling me "when I was a baby" stories. This morning it was... "mommy when I was a baby I got sick and threw up just like Jaxon and Canaan." So I decided to play along. "really sweetpea... was it fun" .. to which he replied... "yes Mommy so fun, and we went to the doctor, and I got to drink juice" Ya ok... I am sure if he gets this he will NOT be saying it is fun. But I am enjoying the stories that is for sure. Sometimes I am very grateful for the comic relief that is a 3.5 year old and their lack of a filter. He makes me smile when I don't feel like it.

Speaking of smiling... after sleeping the ENTIRE oh ya you hear me ENTIRE night for the first time in a while, I check the monitor to see what the twins were doing. I noticed there were no blankets on Jaxon's side... uh oh.. did he fall out of bed again? I had put a foam mattress below him just in case. I figured maybe he was awake or something so I went in and checked... nope not on his bed, not on the foam mattress.. not under his bed or the train table, not under the foam mattress either... so now I am panicking.. not in the closet, not in the clothes hamper (all spots he hides). Finally I go and check Canaan's bed... yup he is sharing it with Canaan. They are snuggled up together and it has to be the sweetest thing I have ever seen.

Who knows when he climbed in, or if he woke Canaan in the process, all I know is that when they are sick and I don't always have time to comfort them.. they have each other. I wish I had my camera on me to take a pic. I hope I get to walk in on that again, warms my heart.