My babies

I practiced photography the other day on my favorite subjects. I wanted to get some good shots of the babies while they are still little. First, I set up the backdrop and checked the lighting with my older 2 boys. They had so much fun.

What a cutie! He looks just like his Daddy!

I had a little trouble with the focus on this picture, but I love it anyway. He is such a sweetheart and I could take pictures of him all day.

Their patience wore off!

Charlie

Henry

Henry

Let me know what you think ... I am still learning so go easy on me!:)

We are doing good... soooo tired, but good. Today it actually took me ONE HOUR to get to a place that is usually about 2 minutes from my house. I got to the back, without my card, went back home to get it... went to the bank, then chick-fil-a, then back to the bank because I didn't get enough money out the first time. At this point my kids were getting so impatient (we were headed to this cool little splash park down the street so they were very excited). So, we get back to the bank and I dropped my driver's license and it was stuck in between the seat. I almost broke my hand trying to get it. I asked the boys to help... actually I asked for one, but 2 boys unbuckled and scrambled to the front of the van and dove onto the floor ( you would think they were given a pass out of prison or something) So they were on the floor cramming their little arms under my seat and practically fighting over who would get to the driver's license first. (It is still out there in my car under the seat right now) Thankfully, the lady at the bank remembered me ( how could she forget... I am the lady in the van with all the kids yelling, "3 suckers please, 3 suckers PUULLLLEEEZZEEEE!")

I think she gave me the 10 bucks out of her own purse just to get rid of me! HA

Okay, now I will quit rambling. Sorry for the long post. I could go on, but I will spare you!

Settling In and My Funny Dream

               I took this on my webcam and edited it in iphoto. 
Hey! I recently read in an article that it takes some mom's longer than others to "settle in" to motherhood with each baby. Usually about 6 weeks. Next week, the twins will be 6 weeks. Some days I feel like I have "settled in" and everything is easy, then WHAM... I feel like I am a first time mom and I have no idea what I am doing. After 3 babies, you would think I would have this down, right? 

We are doing great though and I have found that the key to staying sane right now is trying to maintain an attitude of thankfulness. I have tons to be thankful for, so it should be easy. :)

Last night, I had a funny dream that I was on a treadmill and people kept handing me these glass balls that were extremely valuable and I could not drop them. The treadmill was going faster and faster and people were handling me more and more balls. I think God intervened in my dream because all of a sudden there was a huge basket by the treadmill and I thought, I can't do this all alone, I will put the balls in this basket and God can take care of them. Isn't that a cool dream. I am really not sure if I was awake or asleep, it was kind of like a day dream, only at 3 a.m. But, I felt really at peace when it was over and I slept so great... until 6 a.m. :) 

So, was it a God given dream, or have I been watching the Olympics too much before I go to bed?

By the way, my 4 year old wants to swim faster than Michael Phelps one day. I told him he could with enough practice. He believes he can and I do too.  Have a great weekend!

Whew!

I am so excited to have 5 minutes to spare before my bedtime! I still have laundry to be done, dishes to be put up, etc. but it can wait. I miss all my blogger friends. I confess... I have not been reading your blogs people, but it is not because I don't want to. For example, my hubby is standing behind looking over my shoulder waiting for the computer. I have been on it now 2 minutes:) Granted, he is trying to research a few cars before an auction tomorrow. Have I mentioned how awesome he is??? No really, he isn't even standing there anymore... I really do think that he is:)

Update on us: ( and then tomorrow, I promise, maybe I will catch up on you guys!)
Henry and Charlie are great, gaining weight inspite of nursing woes. Hopefully that will improve in the next few days because right now my life consists of what the lactation gurus call triple feeding... nurse, feed them a supplement (45 minutes) and THEN pump for 15 minutes. It occured to me that this was insane to attempt!!! I mean, I should not even be driving right now I am so tired. :) So, I tried just pumping while they take their bottles in the middle of the night so I could get back to bed within 30 minutes. Genius! Then I was telling my friend of the triple feeding nightmare that was going on during the day. " oh, I am not sure I can handle this much longer... my kids need me, my husband needs me, my teeth need me (to be brushed, ya know?) " She says, "Why don't you so the pumping while bottle feeding routine during the day also, until they are strong enough to nurse and get enough milk from that alone?" Why don't I? Well, I will tell you why I don't... because that would be TOO SIMPLE!!!! So, thanks to my dear smart, well rested friend... life has gotten easier over the past few days. Hence the blogging...

Okay, the ramble has gone on long enough and my 5 minutes are up. Off to laundry, dishes and maybe a bowl of cereal with Blanch, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia. I have been loving me some Golden Girls and Multi-Grain cheerios every night. Thanks DVR!!