What should I call this photo. Any suggestions? The winner will get some fresh new flavors of Wrigleys gum mailed directly to your home straight from the factory where my husband works.
I admit...
I have opened a pack of pacifiers in the store to give one to my babies before boiling it....
I did play hide n seek in the waiting room at my dermatologist the other day with Jonah (full of people)
I do let the boys play outside in their pjs
I have let laundry stay in the washer and dryer for 24 hours or on the couch for 2 days not folded
I sometimes eat peanut butter toast WAY TOO late at night
I have hidden a candy bar wrapper in the babies dirty diaper so no one know I ate it
I don't eat enough vegetables
I am addicted to caffiene
Dried mango is my weakness almost as bad as chocolate
I stay up too late and that's why I am exhausted
I don't clean my floors as much as I should
I usually try on 4 or 5 outfits before deciding what to wear to church
My bathroom closet is a disaster
Our laundry room needs more shelves because it's a mess too
I haven't put one page in Justus' baby book and he is almost one year old
I enjoy paying the boys to clean things because it means less for me to do
I love shopping at the Goodwill
I ate all the Monkey bread (sorry Chris)
I need to have more patience with our boys
SO now that I got all that off my chest.....you know me a little better and I don't feel like I am leaving out all the negative things on my blog and giving you the impression our lives are perfect. Everyone makes mistakes and I'll be the first to admit it. I choose the better moments in our lives to put on the blog because I am not proud of the others. We don't take pictures of crying babies or messy rooms or spilled milk or broken dishes because we'd rather not remember those. I try to focus on the positive things in life and I hope you do to.
Where's Jacob?
That is his serious face "no more mommy"
I always feel guilty for putting pictures of the other boys and not so many of Jacob but it's hard to get any when he acts like this. So now you know why he's not featured much on here.
Why I love him....
...because my husband Chris loves me despite my faults.
He tries to always put God first in our lives.
He always tells me I'm beautiful on my worst days.
He supports me in parenting our boys.
He washes all the laundry.
He irons our church clothes.
He works hard to provide for our family.
He always gives 100% of himself in anything he does.
He's taught me how to keep a secret.
He is not too prideful to admit when he's wrong.
He is the leader in our home.
He always gets me a birthday present the week before my birthday.
He wants what is best for our boys.
He loved being in the military.
He loves to read the Bible and preach.
God gave me my husband and I love him.
He tries to always put God first in our lives.
He always tells me I'm beautiful on my worst days.
He supports me in parenting our boys.
He washes all the laundry.
He irons our church clothes.
He works hard to provide for our family.
He always gives 100% of himself in anything he does.
He's taught me how to keep a secret.
He is not too prideful to admit when he's wrong.
He is the leader in our home.
He always gets me a birthday present the week before my birthday.
He wants what is best for our boys.
He loved being in the military.
He loves to read the Bible and preach.
God gave me my husband and I love him.
What a relief!
We have implented a new plan to get our boys to behave. Jacob and Jaron know the value of money and Jonah is learning too. And they get excited when they have some of their own birthday money to spend and I want to help them save more. So even though we don't have a lot of extra to give~a little bit is all it takes to get them excited.
I have learned to let go of my perfectionist ways and let them fold the clothes, empty dishwasher, and so much more of the household chores that I cannot always keep up with. Making it fun for them and exciting to earn money for it. Even if it's only 50 cents to fold laundry they are happy to help. Jonah is asking all day long "mommy can I do a favor?"
Jacob helps with bigger things like holding the baby when he's fussy or holding his bottle for him to drink while I cook dinner. Jaron is saying "yes ma'am all the time and I didn't even say anything about manners with this new plan. I just told them if they misbehave I have to take money away. That includes arguing, fighting, talking back, pitching a fit and talking ugly.
I have discovered they are so much more willing to help. And they love to empty their piggy banks on the counter and count their coins. So when the bad behavoir happens and we have to take some away....they are not very happy to say the least. It has helped with Jonah's temper tantrums and Jaron is learning to control himself and not wrestle so much.
I hope we are able to keep this up and hopefully this will teach them that earning money is hard work so when we buy things with our money we want to take care of it because we know how hard it was to save for that.
I want to make a chart with each "favor" or chore listed and it's value but this headache will just not allow it to happen. So for now I'll keep my wheels turning on exactly how I want to make it one day soon I'll get it on paper for the boys to see.
Maybe I'll get some sleep tonight....if Justus allows.
I have learned to let go of my perfectionist ways and let them fold the clothes, empty dishwasher, and so much more of the household chores that I cannot always keep up with. Making it fun for them and exciting to earn money for it. Even if it's only 50 cents to fold laundry they are happy to help. Jonah is asking all day long "mommy can I do a favor?"
Jacob helps with bigger things like holding the baby when he's fussy or holding his bottle for him to drink while I cook dinner. Jaron is saying "yes ma'am all the time and I didn't even say anything about manners with this new plan. I just told them if they misbehave I have to take money away. That includes arguing, fighting, talking back, pitching a fit and talking ugly.
I have discovered they are so much more willing to help. And they love to empty their piggy banks on the counter and count their coins. So when the bad behavoir happens and we have to take some away....they are not very happy to say the least. It has helped with Jonah's temper tantrums and Jaron is learning to control himself and not wrestle so much.
I hope we are able to keep this up and hopefully this will teach them that earning money is hard work so when we buy things with our money we want to take care of it because we know how hard it was to save for that.
I want to make a chart with each "favor" or chore listed and it's value but this headache will just not allow it to happen. So for now I'll keep my wheels turning on exactly how I want to make it one day soon I'll get it on paper for the boys to see.
Maybe I'll get some sleep tonight....if Justus allows.
Monkey Joes!
Justus loved this mini school bus....he is standing up all by himself holding on tight. He does that now. Pulling up on the couch and tables. It won't be long he'll be walking.
Then when I made him get out he went to the baby section and got a pink popper thing that is supposed to push on the floor but he used it to try and reach the basket balls. So smart and creative. I couldn't help but laugh. It was too cute!
Staying Organized
Chris and I have always been organized in our marraige and never really liked a mess. So when we started having children things got a little more difficult to keep up that tradition. But after years of struggling with myself and my anxieties I finally learned how to do it.
I used to go behind my first son Jacob and pick up toys he left out all day long and then I got pregnant with Jaron and was babysitting two little girls daily. The messes got bigger but I would have them all sing the "Clean up song" before they left every day.
I used to go behind my first son Jacob and pick up toys he left out all day long and then I got pregnant with Jaron and was babysitting two little girls daily. The messes got bigger but I would have them all sing the "Clean up song" before they left every day.
Then I had Jaron and he was born with a cleft lip and palate that required extra attention and care. So I really didn't care about the mess much that first year of his life. After we got 3 surgeries behind us and Jaron started walking and playing I taught the boys to put things away at bedtime. I never liked the idea of a toy box that you throw everything into one.
We bought plastic drawers for the boys room to organize and sort different items. They have a car drawer, a ball drawer, a train drawer, a track drawer a people/animals drawer, a game drawer, I recently invested in a shelf with nine baskets and we also use those to sort legos and things.
I love being organized with my personal things and I think the boys do to. They always know where to look for something they want to play with.
So now instead of stressing and trying to clean all day long we just clean up at bedtime so we can start our mornings off with a clean house. I have learned to relax and little and the boys always know what is expected. We all work together to clean their room right before bedtime.
How do you get your kids to clean?
October 12th~My Birthday
Thirty one years since the day I was born
My body is older and my feet are worn
I'm married and have 4 boys to raise
I love my life and these happy days
Kisses and hugs morning, noon and night
Even when things don't go quite right
Children love so unconditionally
Even when patience is far from me
Mothering is transforming me day by day
I learn as I go and I like it this way
I couldn't ask for anything more
No more babies I'm happy with four
My body is older and my feet are worn
I'm married and have 4 boys to raise
I love my life and these happy days
Kisses and hugs morning, noon and night
Even when things don't go quite right
Children love so unconditionally
Even when patience is far from me
Mothering is transforming me day by day
I learn as I go and I like it this way
I couldn't ask for anything more
No more babies I'm happy with four
Blue fish...
we have two or three outfits that we kept since Jacob was a baby and they all look so cute in this one.
Liquid Gold...getting low
Well I am still nursing/pumping for Justus and my supply is getting low so I have been a little worried. I am trying to eat things and take fenugreek to try and increase it but not sure it's working. My goal is to continue giving him my milk until he's one year old Dec. 1st. But at the rate we are going my freezer supply is almost gone and I am not sure I'll make it. I have been giving him 3 jars of babyfood every day in between bottles.
Oh but one day I gave him infant oatmeal like rice cereal but it's oatmeal not rice. The first time he had it I mixed peaches with it and he puked for 3 hours so I thought it was the peaches. That was a few weeks ago. Well this past thursday I tried to give him some more but I just added water this time and he puked for 3 hours AGAIN! It was awful because after the first vomit his stomach was empty so the remaining 10 times he was just dryheaving puking up yellow stomach acid. He is too little to be going through that much trama. He was dehydrated and I was desperately trying to get him to drink my milk. Finally after hours of puking he slept a little and drank 4 oz. Poor baby...I think he's allergic to something in that stuff. He never pukes with the jars of veggies and fruits.
So anyway.....please pray for my supply to stay adequate enough for him until he's one. I am getting discouraged. I don't want to give him formula.
Oh but one day I gave him infant oatmeal like rice cereal but it's oatmeal not rice. The first time he had it I mixed peaches with it and he puked for 3 hours so I thought it was the peaches. That was a few weeks ago. Well this past thursday I tried to give him some more but I just added water this time and he puked for 3 hours AGAIN! It was awful because after the first vomit his stomach was empty so the remaining 10 times he was just dryheaving puking up yellow stomach acid. He is too little to be going through that much trama. He was dehydrated and I was desperately trying to get him to drink my milk. Finally after hours of puking he slept a little and drank 4 oz. Poor baby...I think he's allergic to something in that stuff. He never pukes with the jars of veggies and fruits.
So anyway.....please pray for my supply to stay adequate enough for him until he's one. I am getting discouraged. I don't want to give him formula.
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn
Jody's Gourmet Popcorn is freshly popped in small batches, double sifted and hand drizzled with mouth watering premium ingredients so they explode with flavor! They are so good they were featured on the Today Show!
We got 4 flavors and we all tasted them. The double cheddar was definately better than the junk the sell at the grocery store and kettle corn was SO GOOD! But MY favorite was the Carmel corn and the Cheesy Jalapeno~OMGOSH I have never had jalapeno popcorn and wasn't sure if I would like but after the first bite I was in love. It wasn't too spicy so I was able to eat the WHOLE BAG without stopping.
Jacob wanted some the next day and was pretty bummed when he found out I scarfed it down. Oh well guess we'll have to buy some more.
They have so many cool flavors that won't find anywhere else like:
Chocolate Drizzle
Apple Blossom Kettle Corn
Caramel & Cashew
Caramel & Peanut
Cheesy Chilly
Cheesy Ranch
Chunky Choco Toffee Drizzle
Cinnamon Toast
Fireside Cinnamon
Freedom Funfetti
Funfetti Autumn Mix
Jody's Fusion
Movie Popcorn
NUTS!
Old Bay
Red Cross Kettle Corn
Sugar Free Caramel
White Cheddar
If you want to enjoy these delicious snacks you can and for a great price!
Just use the promo code: Jaronale for 15% off!!!
To My Dad: I know you love spicy/hot food and I am sure you will love the Cheesy Jalapeno Popcorn!
Mommy's Photo Shoot
They are all so different yet they all resemble both Chris and I in some way. Their personalities are unique and it is rare to get a picture with all of them smiling. Even though there are days I want to pull my hair out I love these 4 little boys with every part of my body. I cannot imagine my life without them in it. One day they will be grown and gone so I try to capture every little moment. These are unedited pictures I took the other day trying to get them all to smile but just kept snapping the pictures as they squirmed and giggled and made silly faces. Then we lined them up to show how close in size they are (especially Jaron & Jonah). And as I am posting this I noticed that Justus' hair looks like it is getting lighter. ENJOY
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