Monday

wow super busy day today!!! It's 2pm and I just got the boys all down for naps. Ian looked exhausted. Bryce and Landon are playing and at this point I'm kind of hoping for them not napping and just staying up there until 4 or so.

Well we took Bryce to school then came home for a bit. Ian and Landon were in strange moods in that they didn't want to play they just wanted to chase the cats around and destroy the house (aka get and dump all toys out) Oh well, I know my boys do this now and then too.

We picked up Bryce early from school and the kids ate lunch in the car (Ian loved that!) he kept saying, I eat my dinner in car! The big boys got their flu shots while Ian watched CARS 2 in the car with me and Kobe. Then we left and went to my sister's house to pick up my cell phone. Well Tristan and Lilly begged for the kids to come inside so I gave in. They played inside and outside for a good long while. Slid on the slide, and Ian loved playing at a new place with new toys and was just in love with Lilly!

My mom gave me a coupon for JCPenny's that's good for today only. I decided to attempt to take the 4 boys in really quick for a Christmas jammies for Kobe. Since I knew right where the baby clothes are, I took that entrance. Put Ian and Kobe in the stroller and my 2 walked. All went well and we were in and out in 15 minutes. Gee whiz I got a few comments and questions if all the boys were mine. haha I'm not that crazy!!! heehee

Came home and off to bed them went! Well at least in their bedrooms. Ian was so ready to have some quiet time! Busy but great day!

wednesday

No pictures, I have a bazillion from the weekend adventures that I'm trying to upload now.

Great morning! Landon and Ian were so good and played so well. I tried to play with them but could clearly see I was not needed (Kyle you know how this is with Bryce and Landon at times) They were so into playing cars (I think they were acting out the movie) They played in Bryce's room all morning so I cleaned the upstairs bathrooms while they played since they didn't want me interrupting them. It's crazy how in just a few weeks I feel like Ian has really grown up to big boy status! He fits right in at our house!

We also went to the township building to pick up a library book. It was so funny because we were there 2 weeks ago and the lady gave them each a lollypop that time. As soon as I pulled up Ian and Landon yelled "pop pop!" Good thing she was stocked. That lady loves them. We stayed for 15 minutes so she could read them a story before leaving.

Ian went right down for a nap. My big boys are still up and playing in their rooms.

I was just thinking the other day when I should transition Ian to a sleeping bag??? Hmmm, I just moved Lilly about 2 months ago so I might wait a little longer or until Ian shows an interest in getting out. I'm just scared he'll get into things in my room (not that I care, but I don't want him getting into danger like trying to climb the cat tree) maybe napping in the basement might work better??? Oh well we'll decide when that time comes.

Wednesday

First off: Ian needs diapers, I think I forgot to tell you that last week, don't worry Kobe wears 4's at night time.

Great day. Ian and Landon were inseparable and BFF's. Landon kept coming up to me saying, Mommy, Ian my best friend! The kept hugging it was so cute!

Ummm adorable hat! Is it from Kohl's?? I saw them there over the weekend and now I think I have to go get 3 of them for the boys! He was growling and everything, Bryce and Landon thought it was funny. The boys all ran around outside this morning. my goal was for them to stay on the driveway however that didn't happen and Ian's pants were soaked. Ian had 2 huge poops today too and was begging to sleep all morning, held him off until 12:30 though.

Great day, lots of playing and fun times!

Thursday

I give up! I don't think Landon is napping again today and boy does he need it! I've been up there a bazillion times to tell him to nap, and it's not working. Oh well we shall see.

The morning went pretty good other than Landon waking up to tantrum after tantrum. Then continuing when we got home from school. The other kids had a good morning. I think Bryce is actually sleeping, well maybe I'll have to go up and peek in.

The little boys learned about fire safety today. Ask Tristan what to do if he catches fire and he will proudly show you how to stop, drop, and roll. Mrs. B said that he showed the entire class what to do, got up in front and demonstrated it! haha Lilly and kobe had a good morning with me. Oh guess what?! There was a table of FREE books at preschool today. I let everyone pick one out. Guess what Miss Lilly is bringing home for her mommy and daddy to read to her tonight :-) Yep a BARNEY book, she is so excited! I read it to her already 3 times. Tristan picked out a Spongebob Halloween book (don't worry it's not bad, well maybe the ending, but I'll let it up to you) if you don't want it, Bryce will surely take it (he was upset he didn't get a book)

Everyone ate well today and I got Miss Thang to drink her apple cider at lunch today. Your bread was so yummy too!

Wed

This morning was excellent (total opposite of Monday!) So Landon and Ian were BFF's today. Seriously I have never seen them so into playing. They didn't even want me around. AFter we got home from Bryce's preschool drop off, Landon and Ian asked to go upstairs to play in Landon's room. Well then they told me they wanted it to be spooky in there and wanted the lights off and the door closed and kicked me out! Don't worry I stayed upstairs and peeked in every 15 minutes, since they didn't want anything to do with me I cleaned the upstairs bathrooms and put Kobe down for his nap. Everytime I peeked in they were totally into playing (talking make believe) They had flashlights out and were playing cars and trains in the dark, it was so cute. Then to top off the cuteness I caught Landon reading a CARS book to Ian on his bed (both laying on their bellies) in the dark with flashlights. So I guess they really do love each other like Brothers (that's exactly how Bryce and Landon work, the are Best friends one minute then the next are attacking each other)

On a side note: Ian had a huge poop today (and is now out of diapers) He has shared his cars with Landon too so nicely. Are you missing Mator at home? If yes, then the one in his bed it his.

Kobe is on the move! We totally babyproofed the playroom today and I moved all big boy toys down stairs and all baby toys upstairs. He's having a blast in there today, I forgot we had a lot of the toys.

All down for naps, and I told Landon if he gets out of his room then I'm locking it from the inside, he was not happy when I showed him the lock so hopefully he'll stay in and actually nap, Bryce says he's not napping.

Tuesday

It was a good morning (well except for finding a huge ulcer on the inside of Kobe's mouth..... that caught me off guard but that's a different story!)

The boys played this morning down stairs with choo choo's, Lilly and Kobe hung out up in the playroom. WE then headed off to school and then Kobe, Lilly and I made a quick trip to Target to buy some christmas presents for mom.

Oh!! So not only will you get 10 bucks back from the boys leapster games, but Kobe's piano table is on sale too this week for I think $34.99? I know it was at least $5 cheaper than what you bought it for last week. So now your up to $15 back!

The trip went fast and well, back home again to put Kobe down for a nap and Miss LIlly and I played for an hour inside until it was time to head back to school

Picked up the boys and had lunch in the van/outside and watched a video. Headed home and the boys all ran around outside for an hour (Lilly played out too) It's beautiful outside.

The vogt's ate well for breakfast, not so well for lunch , in fact no one did. So pb sandwhiches are going to be for snack today. Landon has not eaten anything today.

Monday

So sorry that Landon blew your ear drums out this morning Mandy! What can I say, he loves his green blankie! He quieted down after you left and used Bryce's blankie as a back up. I am proud to say all blankies are washed and dried and in their beds and all is well in the world again!

Good morning, Beautiful weather. Had an incident this morning. Oh I hope you still keep bringing Ian! After we got back from dropping Bryce off at school I was putting Kobe down for a nap upstairs and Landon and Ian were playing choo choo's downstairs. I heard crying and knew A. It was Ian B. It had to be bad if it was Ian because he never cries. Ran down and discovered my Landon attacked your Ian! Through tears and landon screaming "I'm so sorry" I'm so sorry I gathered that Ian was wrecking Landon's choo choo tracks and therefore Landon attacked. obviously Landon got a major time out and again apologized. I feel so terrible. It looked a lot worse right when it happened, he had red marks on his head, arm, and neck and a few scratches. Now the redness is all gone so I'm thinking it was from him getting upset? I put some first aid cream on the scratches. As soon as I kissed them, Ian said "Ian all better" and up he went to play. So again I am so sorry and hope it never happens again!

The rest of the day went well, after the attack, I took the boys outside for the rest of the morning to swing and run around. They had a blast. We ate lunch and then picked up Bryce and back outside they ran around. Finally down for naps around 1:30 (the boys helped me to wrap Tristan and LIlly's birthday presents before nap and that took more time than I thought) Ian kept asking about them and where they were.

Ian has been saying the cutest things today. "Ashy, the sun is out and Ian needs his gwasses" I go play at Ashy's house"

We sang lots of songs today and did major bubble blowing and bike riding too!