Some September Moments

Oh Happy Day

It was a good day in my book, dreary rainy weather and all.

Jenna woke up at seven thirty, which is actually sleeping in a bit for her. Then the boys woke up around eight thirty. I let them watch cartoons and eat pop tarts for bkfst. while I cleaned my room. It was in a desperate need of cleaning. And guess what I found during my cleaning spree? ALL of our socks! I was so wondering where those went. ( Yes, my room was really in sore need of cleaning.) I also got another bag for goodwill... or maybe a garage sale next year....? We'll see how long it hangs around in the closet before I totally get sick of it. I love having a clean room. It's just very hard for me to keep it that way. I've always been that way as long as I remember. I have good intentions... really I do.

Jenna also went to school today, I drove her to the bus stop as the weather was so cold. She had a good day. She came home with a homemade bus that she painted with a picture of her in the drivers seat. It promptly went on the fridge. I'm not sure who was more proud of it. Her or me. :) She also had a song in her backpack. It went something along the line of a gray squirrel shaking it's bushy tail, putting nuts between it's toes and wrinkling it's little nose. To which she had the cutest little move for everything. I loved it. I love that she loves school. She is such a social person and I had imagined her thriving in that kind of environment.

The boys and I took a nap while Jenna was at school. I had good intentions of setting my alarm so I'd wake up in an hour ( they usually nap for about two and a half hours) and do my work out. Well the alarm went off, but my baby cozied up next to me, and the warm covers and the wind and rain howling outside trumped the workout. So that didn't get done today. I must do it tomorrow.... it's been a few days since I did it. And I was on such a good streak too. Well I woke up from my nap before the boys did after two hours and came upstairs to find out that the mailman left a package on the landing instead of out in the rain. Logan's bumbo chair came! A friend sent it in the mail as she was done using hers. We were very excited. I could hardly wait for him to wake up to test it out.

Then last but not least, I came home from a VERY slow night at work to find Travis still awake at ten thirty. Was he fired up to see me. :) He has been hanging out with me for the past hour. It reminds me that he should get to hang out with just me every once and a while. We've been reading books, eating yogurt covered raisins, hanging out on the computer and throwing balls. He's starting to wind down though so I should take advantage of it and put him to bed. Hope the start of your week went well!

He's 5 Months Old Yesterday

Just like that, I blink and my baby isn't the tiny little newborn we welcomed into the world. Rather, he is this five month old little boy, who is developing a happy personality. He has been sucking his thumb more lately, and is good at holding things for short periods of time in his hands.

Speaking of hands, he likes to grab his fingers, and play with them. He's also been reaching for his toes lately as well. He's happy sitting in his exersaucer ( when the other two aren't trying to squeeze their tushes onto the tray next to him.:) ) playing with the little toys in front of him.

Logan rolled over today for the very first time! I had him on his belly on the floor looking at a toy and when I turned around he was on his back. My first thought was that one of the kids had flipped him over, but they were both downstairs at the time. So I flipped him back to his stomach and he did it again! I marked it on the calendar. I'm such a proud mom. :)

As for gibbering, he's learning new sounds and has no problem letting you know what he wants. We started him on rice cereal a few weeks ago and he loves it. He gets mad when it's gone. :) He gives a little holler when he's frustrated. It makes me laugh.

Time sure flies by fast, I love every little new milestone that he accomplishes, but there is that tiny little piece of my heart that misses my tiny newborn. But today I am celebrating his rolling over, and being five months. He is happy and healthy. What more could a mom ask for?

Just Call Me Motivated

Jillian Michaels is a slave driver! I bought one of her work out DVD's ( not the 30 day shred) last week and have done it twice. But since doing it, I have walked or done the DVD every day. I feel great about myself and am motivated to keep at it. I'm known for starting something, and not finishing it. But this time I have a few different things to keep me going. My biggest inspiration is my friend Jennie up in AK- She's been doing Jillian workouts and W.W. and has lost many pounds in a month. I figure I have to keep up with her or she'll look at me and laugh when she gets home. ;) The second motivating factor is my neighbor Heidi H. who is going to school for fitness. She started class, and exercising every day. SO, I decided I am going to do something about this baby weight once and for all. As I type, we just did our workout video tonight. There were 3 of us girls smashed into a small apt. living room here on campus that did it together. We all pushed each other to do more. It was really rough in the middle of the workout, but man it sure feels good after.

Walking home after the half hour workout was a little bit of a challenge though. Especially coming down the little hill..... jelly legs. :) My goal is to loose inches around the waist, and else where.... the video is called no more trouble zones. Loose the muffin top, and the saddle bags..... wish me luck! Now that I posted about it I have to do it. :) Any suggestions on healthy snacks that are filling anyone ?... (Jen?) Hope it works!

A little bit of Logan

This little guy is getting to be not so tiny anymore. His personality is starting to shine a bit, and so far he's a happy guy who really likes his mom. Every time I walk into the room and he's sitting on his dad's lap he lets out a little shout of excitement and smiles til I pick him up.

He has been enjoying his swing alot more lately. We will put him sitting up and he'll just watch the kids play for long periods of time.

And last but not least, this smile is for auntie Jennie who misses him so much! :)

2 Today

Travis:
Today you turn 2, and I smile because you are turning into an awesome little person. You love your "brother buddy" and your big sister, and playing with them often turns into the highlight of your day. You get super excited whenever Daddy comes home from school, and often your hugs turn into a wrestling match. In the morning you wake up calling for mommy to come and get you out of your cribby, and you make sure you grab your frog ribbit, and your blanket that muumu made for you. Stories and bike rides are two of your favorite things. You could listen to story after story. As for the bike rides, your happiest when your on the back of Daddy's bike, and never like to see the ride end.

You have the bluest eyes, and the whitest hair and long eyelashes. You'll probably care less, but I love them all the same. I look at you and think someday you won't have the chubby little boy face, your going to grow, and probably have me looking up to you someday. For now I am going to cherish the little boy you are. One who likes to bau bau, sit on my lap, and who loves to give hugs and kisses. The little boy with a constant parade of bruises across his forehead because you tripped or bumped into something. My little boy who is excited to have a crocodile cake for his birthday.

My greatest hopes for you are to grow up strong and healthy and be confident and successful in what ever you decide to do. I hope you are happy and that you follow your dreams. I hope you find love someday and are able to experience the joy you bring to me. Most of all, I hope you keep your faith, because it is oh so important.

I love you Travis Joseph, always will. Ever since the moment I held you in the hospital for the first time, meeting you after waiting nine long months to do so, you've captured a piece of my heart. Happy Birthday Little Man.

Playing Around

Meet Ribbit. Travis's frog that he got as a gift from Aaron's co-worker Katie when Logan was born. Since then Ribbit goes to bed with Travis every night. He is getting a little bit worn, but it's just a sign of being loved so much.

This is taken with the manual setting on my camera..... I was fired up it kind of turned out nice! I still need WAY more practice though. The next few pics were taken with adjusting the settings too.....

My Jenna- I was pretty happy that I was able to take pictures that didn't turn out completly black, white or too blurry! :) Thanks for the website tip Jen! I've been reading it every day! I am a bit overwhelmed though! There is so much to learn, and I hardly know where to start!

My Logan