thursday

Good morning it was! Everyone ate well (cereal, whole grain poptarts, banana, milk for breakfast) (pb and white stuff (Lilly had spagettios), apples, cheese slices, yogurt, milk for lunch)

We got Bryce to school and then played up in the play room for a while (Tristan was trying his "I want to watch a movie thing" so I told him after nap we'll put one in) We then went down in the basement for a huge chunk of the morning and actually cleaned up a bit (toys were everywhere, so much that the kids acted like they didn't want to play) sure enough as soon as it was cleaned they wanted to play.

Jocelyn donated a barbie and a few other girl toys to my "daycare" so I was showing Lilly how to do Barbie's hair. She kept petting her, it was cute. We listened to music downstairs and I read some books to Lilly. The boys weren't interested in me today, Landon and Tristan acted like cats all morning and played in the castle play house (they were pretending to feed each other toys) at one point it got a bit out of control (hence why Tristan got a good wack on the head from a golf club) that's when I put golf clubs away and said no more kitties in the basement and Landon got a time out.

Lilly and Landon were much more calm around baby Kobe today (yeah!) I'm hoping the "newness" is wearing off. Landon seemed fine today had a bit of a runny nose so I'm thinking he's brewing something and when I put him down he said his head hurt.


We also colored for a while today. Picked up Bryce, ate lunch and then off to naps. I'm a drill sergeant these days with naps. No one (including Landon) threw any fits, there was no rocking or books read (I offered to read to Landon and Tristan a few times this morning and they didn't want to)

Mr. Kobe is a pig today! I'm trying to stick to the 2.5-3 hour feeding times, but he has eaten every 1.5 hours today!!! and they are full feedings, not much sleeping going on until right now, so hopefully I'll get a little break. It is so hard trying to stick to that baby book when you have a baby that doesn't want to follow the plan!

Bryce had a good day at school, I found out that he is allowed to bring a toy or 2 to play with but they need to know they could get lost or broken. Mrs. Knisely agreed that they make the kids "popular" with the other kids when they get to bring in something. She also said that if they are playing with them during structured time that then they have to put them on a special table for the rest of school time.

wednesday

The first part of the morning was great, but the hour before was not so great. For the first half the kids played so well (like crazy well) Jocelyn shared a car with Landon and Landon gave her one of his cars and Bryce shared and Landon gave him some cars as well. All was great, but then J decided she wanted her cars back and let's just say there was a lot of melt downs and chasing and on top of it I was feeding Kobe. We got through it and told them no cars out until Landon is sleeping for naps because it's hard for him to understand that sometimes he can have toys and other times he can't.

The funny part was, Jocelyn told me that it was her "brain" that didn't want to share, like she was having an argument between her heart and brain (because I kept telling her that it's nice to share toys with others) So that was very interesting.

Bryce and Jocelyn was very eager to get to school, drop off went well. Pick up went well also. They said it was a good day and Jocelyn got a lollypop from her friend Emma. We came home washed hands and had lunch. Oh by the way, she ate about half her breakfast and half of her lunch. Jocelyn said show and tell went good, Bryce said school was good and he played with Skylar and Brewer, I couldn't get Jocelyn to tell me too much about what she did or played with.

Bryce and jocelyn are playing great this afternoon (he really missed her) I know he really wants to play with her the entire afternoon, we'll see if he can last since he's still getting over his sickness (he's been fever free all day) I told him we'll try with no nap but then he's going to bed at 7 tonight.

Landon is up for nap (thank goodness, he's been a handful today!!!) So I think it's helping that the 3 year old who is having a hard time dealing with being the middle child is away from the 4 year olds.

Jocelyn hasn't had any fits like I saw her have yesterday (I have a feeling that was just for mommy :-) Aren't kids so sweet!

hope you are having a good day.

Thursday

The pics of clothes are for Kyle!! haha, I went to old navy yesterday and was told that today all their clearance goes extra 40% off and I had a coupon on line. So they put it on hold for me and I picked it up today with the kiddos (I got so much stuff for all of us!!!) I got a few things for LIlly and Tristan for their b-days too! I asked Tristan what shirts he liked and he said "I have enough shirt Ashwey!" haha. I got post baby clothes for me for the spring too and tons of dress shirts for Kyle!!! I know you are done with shopping but if not get in there tonight! These prices were lower then bonton and children's place (I'm actually returning some of their stuff)

So we took Bryce to school then stopped by old navy (the kids were really good) and everyone thought they were all mine and I was 9 months preggo (are you serious!?)

We came home and played, Tristan played ice hockey and Lilly and Landon chased each other around all morning. We picked up Bryce and the kids had lunch. Oh for meals:

Breakfast: pancakes, milk, banana (all ate very well except landon)

Lunch: spagettios, toast, cheese, apples (peaches for lilly), smoothies (all ate well again) I gave Lilly a yogurt/milk shake drink, I don't know if it was the cup or the shake but wowza I never saw the girl chug a lug so fast!!! She loved it!

Lilly sang Jingle bells a lot today, Tristan is doing well with the potty (peed 2 times, no poo's yet)

Lilly is down for a nap, the boys are playing for a little while until naps

Tuesday

All the kids ate great at lunch today (Tristan and Bryce had their usual, pb and marsh, apples, cheese slices, and fruit smoothies) landon and lilly had grilled cheese, applesauce, yogurt, and fruit smoothies (v-8 ones)

We had a great morning (other than the yucky weather) Bryce went to school (only 6 kids showed up and guess what they were all boys!)

We played at home (stayed far away from the basement!) We painted pictures for mommy's birthday and did some crafts. We sang tons of songs/read books, and Lilly and landon were very into playing with blocks today. Tristan played with Landon's buzz light year game and did well with numbers.

We picked up Bryce and had some lunch and watched our new Thomas movie.

Tristan peed 2 times so far on the potty and is doing great!

The boys are playing upstairs and Lilly is down for a nap. Tristan is sleeping in Bryce's room today and Bryce in our room. We will stay out of the basement at least for another week!

Thursday

No pics, still have ones to upload of the boys playing in the snow yesterday.

Breakfast: pancakes, banana, milk (all ate well)

Lunch: Lilly and Landon had grilled cheese, Tristan and Bryce had pb and marsh, All had oranges, cheese slices, and animal cookies, milk (all ate well)

Bryce was a grizzly bear this morning (sleepy) I thought he would be horrible after school but he seems to have perked up a bit. The other kiddos are in pretty good spirits (Lilly is starting to lose it but it's after lunch and nap time)

We spent the morning doing a lot of coloring (I found a Valentine's coloring book) Tristan was really into the mazes!! We also did a valentine craft (I know it's early but I won't see the kiddos in Feb. much!) We talked about butterflies and the shape of a heart. We talked about Valentines Day and Tristan said his Valentine is going to be Mommy and Daddy because he loves them the same!

Then Tristan told me he an out of gas again and couldn't finish coloring his one picture.

I'm off to put them all down for much needed naps! I need to lie down too (Kobe feels like his head is going to burst out of my stomach today (OUCH)

Tuesday

Breakfast: The boys had whole grain poptarts, banana, milk, Lilly had cereal, banana, milk (all ate well

Lunch: The boys had pb and white stuff :-), apples, cheese slices, milk, Lilly had spagettios, applesauce, butter bread, and of course cheese when she was finished her other foods. All ate well again.

We spent the morning playing with play dough (like for an hour!) My boys were at it this morning (because Bryce decided to wake up Landon!) so that wasn't fun. We also colored, did puzzles, and read some books.

Tristan is doing great today with the potty, peed 2 times so far and no accidents and is in big boy underpants.

We are heading upstairs to play for a bit before naps (my 2 better nap!)

Thursday

Breakfast: cinnamon sugar waffles, banana, milk (all ate well)

Lunch: Lilly and Landon had pizza, B and T had pb and white stuff, yogurt, manderine oranges, milk

Sleepy day today (I hope that means good naps!) Tristan's been rubbing his eyes all morning, Lilly is exhausted (almost fell asleep in her lunch until I gave her yogurt and that perked her up to finish up). Bryce fell asleep on the 2 minute car ride home from school!

This morning was filled with lots of playing upstairs while crazy Aunt Ashley cleaned the upstairs top to bottom (NESTING like a crazy lady!) The kids were good and read books, played choo choos, legos, cars, listened to music.

we then came down and colored and then it was time to pick up Bryce and get some lunch.

Lilly has been a little fussy this morning (and Landon has been acting up a bit and had some time outs too)

Tristan isn't having a good potty day. I sat him on the potty 3 times this morning and nothing. Then he peed his pants about 10 minutes after the 3rd try. I put big boy pants on again though and he hasn't had any more accidents but also hasn't gone in the potty (sat 2 more times) Pull ups are on now for nap time.