3 boys 3 and under

Having 3 boys ages 3 and under can be quite challenging yet so amazing. Here is a list of challenges and joys of raising 3 boys 3 and under ...

Challenges:
* Different needs at different times:
Example- I am changing Carson's dirty diaper and Conner is jumping up and down, "I gotta go poo-poo, I gotta go poo-poo." I mean what do you do???
* Going out in public... So many people ask me how I grocery shop. I just laugh... Craig grocery shops or I go when he gets off work.
* Going out in public (part 2) Fast food restaurants- nope! That is why they made drive-thrus! I once attempted to take all 3 to the zoo. (I managed just fine, however, I won't be doing it again anytime soon!)
* Getting up so early! My boys love to wake up early. I do not love to wake up early!
* The noise level!! It is very loud 95% of the time at my house. They are all boy and they are loud!

Joys:
* Watching 3 boys grow and learn everyday
* The friendship they already have with each other- They are all so close and I could not imagine their life without their brothers in it.
* The compassion they have for one another.
* It is amazing to see how different they are!
* Kissing their sweet faces every night and praying I make a difference in their lives!

Raising 3 boys ages 3 and under can be tough but I would not trade it for anything in the world. They have changed my life in such an amazing way.

"I Love You Lots of Some"

There is something about summertime. Parker's skin gets darker, his hair gets blonder, and maybe it is just me but I would swear his eyes are bluer.
My life was changed almost four years ago, when I had my Parker P. He was an unexpected miracle. My first few months were hard to adjust to motherhood. He actually did not call me "Momma" until he was almost 2! We went on a trip to Texas to visit my sister and her family. That was the pivotal moment in our relationship. We finally bonded as mother and son. We have been so close every since. There is no doubt that God gave me this child to love in a special unconditional way. The love a mom experiences is like no other. He was riding his "bus" the other day and looked back at me and smiled. The way he looked at me made my heart smile. It was almost like he was telling me how happy he was through that big smile. Parker is such a "quirky" kid. He came up with the phrase, "I want lots of some." I love this phrase and the thinking behind it! In our house we now say, "I love you lots of some." Parker will start Pre-K this fall. What a bitter-sweet feeling it is! I can not wait to see my lil' man grow up but at the same time I wish he would stay this size forever! Conner and Carson are so blessed to have such a great big brother. And Craig and I are so blessed to have such a unique amazing little boy! I love being a mom!!!

Precious Memories

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From Childhood to Fatherhood

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"They Say It's Your Birthday"

We had a very busy day! Two birthday parties were on the agenda and I doubted whether we would be able to pull off both. We did and had a blast! Our first party was Micah's at the zoo! My boys always love the zoo :)





We went home and took a nice long nap! Woke up and went to Big Ella's Pool Party! The boys were so glad to see her. Big Ella used to go to Heidi's with the boys and they miss her so much. They loved playing with her and Lil' Ella!

There's No Place Like Home...

Although my address states that I live in Helena, a part of me will always consider my parent's house "home". Our first outing for the summer was spent at my parent's house. Summer time is the best time to visit!
Here are a few of our favorite things:
Parker's favorite things:
* Papa's tractor
* Papa's four-wheeler
* The Pool!! (He is our little water bug! He can now walk across the shallow end. My baby is getting so big!!)


Conner's favorite things:
* Phoebe (my mom's dog)
* Outside- He was a little hesitant of the pool, but found ways to keep himself entertained...


Parker and Conner's Other Favorite Thing:
* G'Mama and Grandad's house!!
* G'Mama's pop-tarts!
* Grandad's boat :)


Carson's favorite things:
* The attention from grandparents!
* The swing that overlooks the pool!


My favorite things:
* Good quality time with the people I love!!