Just a random Tuesday

 I happened to take all three of these pictures throughout the day last Tuesday.  They were taken with my phone and I realized later when I was looking at them that I captured each of their personalities perfectly that day.  I may need to invest in a decent camera one of these days.  Seems like the best moments get captured with my phone camera and they are not always the best quality.  Love my girls.



Imaginative Brielle



Free-spirited Cami



Chilled out Kendall



My Grass is So Green

Wow, this might be a record---blogging two days in a row! For fear of being totally obnoxious, I generally refrain from overly happy posts, but I need to get at least one of them in here.

Today was a great day.  I completed an organizational home task that I was meaning to do for months now.  I won't even get into detail about what it was, but it took me several days and it's finished.  I deliberately did not leave the house at all today because I felt the kids needed a lazy day.  They were in jammies 'til at least 10 or 11am, we played random games and did silly things.  My girlfriend came over for dinner and we had pizza and wine (more than usual--haha), and our kids played in the backyard.  I was happy all day.  I even got a nice jog in this morning before Greg left for work.  Further, I even did burpees after my jog (not sure what that is?  Ask Pinterest). 

It's not at all unusual that I feel a steady stream of overjoy.  I really am just so happy.  I don't wish for something different and I am so happy with my life.  My children are healthy, happy and beautiful.  My husband is quite possibly one of the best and is most definitely an amazing father.  We have a nice home, decent jobs that we don't hate, and great family and friends. 

I have many friends who are not necessarily in this same boat.  I have so many friends on anti-depressents, sleeping pills, etc.  Maybe that is what helps me count my blessings?  I am not sure.  I just wanna say that I am happy and realize how good it is.  I loooooooooove this time of life.  I cannot help but to think about the fact that nothing majorly bad has really ever happened in my life.  It's one of those things that I think all the time, but am terrified to say out loud for fear of jinxing it.  I know I am lucky.  I know some day I will face more hardship and I sincerely hope I can remember the dance through those times.  (That is an allusion to a Garth Brooks song). 

All smiles.

Succeeding with Three

I had a Mom milestone today.  I managed to take all three kids to the pool for two hours with no major meltdowns or problems!  Doesn't sound like much, but to me, this was a huge victory!  This is our second year with a country club membership and just as I was getting used to the idea last year, I found out I was pregnant.  I spent every day at the pool last year with nausea and fear of how on earth I would ever handle the pool days the following summer with an infant.  It's not like you can keep a five year old and a three year old indoors all summer long, so I knew I was going to have to do it.  I just remember leaving the pool every day last summer thinking, "OMG, how will I do this next summer with another child???"  It just seems like so much to cart all the pool gear and the kids.  Now, I don't know why I was so overwhelmed...probably because I had just found out I was pregnant and was still in shock and fear. 

Well anyway, here I am with my five year old, three year old and five month old (who is not even allowed to have sunscreen on her skin yet).  We've done it a few times on weekends when Greg could come, but today was my first day alone.  IT WENT SO WELL.  I feel like I need to write Kendall a thank you note for her to read when she is older.  She could not be any sweeter and any more relaxed.  The mornings are usually slower over at the pool, so I chose that time to go.  Pools and Beaches, though so much fun, are just so nerve-wracking because you cannot take your eyes off your kids at all.  It takes 18 seconds for a child to drown.  Brielle can now swim with no support and Camryn is fine with all her gear on, but I still need to watch them closely. 

I managed to get a great spot right near the shallow end, got an umbrella and let Kendall chill in her stroller.  She just sat there, gumming her rattles.  I was able to sit at the pool steps and watch B and C and remain close to K.  Then I put Kendall in the pool for her first dip!  We have a little tube with a visor thing and I had her in a hat and kept her away from the sun.  After about 15 minutes of excitement, she was over it.  I changed her clothes, stuck a binky her in mouth and she passed out in the stroller, under the umbrella.  Slept the rest of the time.  The kid doesn't not require rocking or motion of any sort.  It's awesome.  I was able to help Brielle with her diving and let Camryn swim without her floaties for a bit.  I think I even had a good time myself.  Granted, when we left, Camryn was screaming her bloody head off because it was Brielle's turn to give the key card to the front desk on the way out.  But, what's a day without Camryn throwing a tantrum?  It just wouldn't be normal if she didn't.  :)

So, I have now mastered trips to Target, preschool drop-off / pick-up and smaller grocery trips with all three.  Maybe by the end of summer, going to the pool by myself with all three will be no big thing.  As for today, it was HUGE.  I'm not even jonsing for my glass of wine yet!