The other day I found myself ‘venting’ about the fact that this could be a crazy Summer with the kids. Yeah, remember that? And now, it’s already less than 2 months before The B Man goes back to school and we have another trip planned in a few weeks to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary and before I know it I will be buying school supplies again.
In the meantime Baby K is now pulling up on everything under the sun, and holding on sometimes, with only one hand. She greeted me with a huge smile the other morning in her crib as she held on to the rails while on “all twos.” Yeppers.
(mark my words, she’ll be walking before she’s a year old)The boys and I giggled like children (oh wait…) as she popped up from behind the coffee table several times the other day. She was quite amused too, I assume more with OUR laughter than anything else. However, the boys are not NEARLY as amused that she can now get to the toys they have on the sofa or table. Yeah, not so much.
AND.
While we were on vacation she greeted me with a full on “MAMA!” as I came to get her in the pack ‘n play one morning. Even Tim heard it over the monitor, so there’s no denying it. Ever. (I might be a tad bit excited that she said MY name first…) Mwahaha!! World Mother Domination could be mine yet! (not likely)
And in the P.T. department (that stands for “potty training,” by the way) Little G is full on, well, working on it. We have good days,where he gets to wear underwear for a little while, and bad days where he wets his pull-up over and over. But I’m not complaining ONE bit because so far this is going much better than round one did a few years back.
(you are welcome for no actual potty training related photo)AND (I know, I’m redundant) The B Man lost his first tooth on Friday!! You should have seen the drama when he first tasted blood! (OMG, you would think he was a 2 year old girl sometimes!!) He got a visit from the tooth fairy who somehow gave him an extra quarter and so he ended up with $2.25. She/He must have had one to spare… 
(please ignore the peanut butter on his face) And? (I know, sorry…) I’ve now lost 11 lbs. and Tim has lost 22! (No, I’m not bitter that he’s lost TWICE AS MUCH as me. Ahem.) I gained a few back while on vacation but c’mon, no one can resist Gelato forever, right? But, I’m back on track and we are continuing to eat well and exercise and we just feel SO much better about our bodies and our eating habits.
I guess you could say our life is busy and moving at a rapid pace.
And you would be right.
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Chloe and Ethan are just getting started on their cookies.
Here’s Trinity with a couple of her masterpieces
Ben made the Christmas tree “for Daddy!”
Kirstyn with her lovely and yummy cookies!
What sweet stages… so good that you are documenting these milestones.
Lots of milestones going on in your house all at one time! You’ve got your hands full, girlie!
This post had me smiling the whole way through.
Great post, you are witty my dear! Love the shots and you bet, Baby K is going to be walking ASAP, she had to keep up with those brothers of hers
Congrats on the 11 lb loss! Don’t worry about comparing to Tim, boys lose it easier – they are lucky that way! They can also run faster too…not that it gets to me…no, not me.
so many things to comment.
1)K’s outfit is so cute..hello ruffles!
2)B is so stink cute..even with the peanut butter!
3)Yeah for little G! He’ll get there soon!
4)Kroger has a berry gelato that my hubs adores…such a treat!
Welcome back….can’t wait to see how soon she is walking!
Holy crow! Eleven pounds!!! That is awesome! You rock! I am inspired! I must get back on the fitness train. I went for my first run in a month today so that is a good start I guess.
Those kiddos just keep getting bigger and bigger by the second! Soon to be walking, potty training, and a first tooth! WOW!!!
She is so advanced for her age!! Those 3rd children sure do pick up on things quick! haha Your kiddo’s are growing up right in front of your eyes!
11 lbs.. get out!! That is AWESOME! You go, girl! It is so lame that guys can lose weight so much faster. Boo them!
Seriously, the pause button, Elaine. Find it quick! They are getting too big.
And, so many congrats on your weight loss. That’s awesome.
Seriously, the pause button, Elaine. Find it quick! They are getting too big.
And, so many congrats on your weight loss. That’s awesome.
Well done on losing the weight – 11 lbs is great! Sounds like you’re super busy, but with fun things. The first moments with babies come and go so quickly don’t they?
i said this on facebook but i am going to say it again. way to go on the weight loss! so proud of you. and everyone gains weight on vacation!!! what matters is how long it takes to get back on track. way to go!