tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66376608949123628312024-03-13T02:28:24.962-07:00Mayhem with MinisDocumenting the adventures of parents attempting to adjust to the chaotic life of two little ones...read along and laugh out loud at our expense, it's okay!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.comBlogger284125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-34412729166769690382016-08-01T13:29:00.002-07:002016-08-01T13:29:47.855-07:00Bumpdate: Wyatt at 38 WeeksI haven't documented this pregnancy at all but better late than never right?<br />
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I am officially 38 weeks with this little guy. I am definitely bigger this time around than I have been the last two. I am measuring just a little bit ahead but this boy sits SO DANG LOW!!!<br />
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He has been sitting low the entire pregnancy and the ultrasound tech even mentioned it when she was doing the anatomy scan. She wasn't sure if she would be able to get all the pictures she needed because my pelvic bones may have gotten in the way. Thats how low he is. Thankfully she got all the pictures she needed and everything has been smooth sailing.<br />
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Aside from being so big, this pregnancy has been much like the other two. I feel good most of the time, although sleeping can be tricky and uncomfortable.<br />
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Another difference in this pregnancy is my weight gain. I am not going to mention specific numbers but YIKES! I will have a lot of work to do once this boy is born and I am cleared to work out. Oh well.<br />
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I am enjoying all the crazy movement just as much as I did before. It never ceases to amaze me how much a tiny little human can move around in such a tight place. He is constantly kicking and rolling around although he is getting a tad cramped these days. I am not sure how much bigger I can get to give him any more space!! He also seems to enjoy moving his head and hands around which are WAY down low. That is a new feeling and lets just say...it's weird.<br />
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The kids are excited for a baby brother and have helped getting things from Target and putting stuff away in his room. They also take it all back out so I am not sure they are the MOST helpful little workers but it is fun to see them excited.<br />
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Here are a few photos from earlier in this pregnancy:<br />
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I am so thankful that my body handles pregnancy so well. I literally cannot complain at all (except maybe about the new stretch marks) and I am so glad that my body can keep up with all the changes to give us such an amazing gift. I am so thrilled so be having another little boy and although I can still wait a week or so, I can't wait to see his precious face.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-61219282308698896432016-08-01T13:12:00.002-07:002016-08-01T13:17:10.501-07:00Wyatt's Maternity PhotosA little later than I had hoped but HERE THEY ARE!!! And before Wyatt actually arrives too. I call that a win. My dear friend, Mary Alice, took these photos for me in her beautiful backyard. I could not be happier with how they turned out!!<br />
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I am really going to try to get better as this is my only form of documenting the lives of our kiddos (who has time for scrapbooks these days?!) but I can't promise a weekly update. Two kids, school, and a husband that works super crazy hours makes it difficult for me to get on this computer.<br />
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In case you didn't already know, I am pregnant again!! So our lives are about to get a whole lot crazier but we are so excited. I will save the details for my next post (coming very soon!) but here is the picture I used on social media to spread the exciting news...<br />
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The kids were so fun to photograph and they are excited to have a new baby joining our family.<br />
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Up next...a blog post to update you on my pregnancy, some awesome maternity, and a post for each of the kids.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-20434148744275812142015-11-27T12:40:00.000-08:002015-11-27T12:40:11.193-08:00Thanksgiving 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
This year Thanksgiving was extra special because it was also our 5-year wedding anniversary!! We got to go out to dinner (sans children) the night before and spend some quality time together. Then I got really sick so that quality time turned into Chance taking care of me and sending me to bed early. Not my ideal anniversary but I was so thankful that he was home and the children were spending the night at my mother-in-law's house.</div>
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Thanksgiving morning I felt better so I was able to get some cheesy rice made for our family feast. We had a great time with our Alabama family and the food was delicious as usual.</div>
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I am so thankful to have such a wonderful family. We got to FaceTime with my parents in the afternoon which was great since we weren't able to spend this holiday with them. We are surround by such loving people and it means the world to me to be raising my children in a loving environment. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving to say the least!</div>
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Brayden's school has done quite a few fun activities already this school year and celebrating Halloween was no different. They had a whole morning of fun activities planned and we all got to participate.</div>
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It was so fun and it was perfectly short. We were thinking about doing a big pumpkin patch but honestly, I don't think it is worth the money at this point. The kids had a great time and the best part was that it was free! (I am so cheap. Blame it on my father!!)</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-32463365030319703382015-09-15T06:08:00.000-07:002015-09-15T06:08:05.395-07:00Madison's 2 Year StatsShe's officially two and this is HARD!!! I didn't think I would struggle as much emotionally since Brayden is four. I don't know what I was thinking! I definitely shed a few tears.<br />
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Anyways, she is two and totally showing signs of the "terrible twos." She is very independent and wants to do everything on her own. Oh, and she will let you know when she wants to do it herself quite vocally. This little girl is not shy about using her voice! And when I don't let her do what she wants? Meltdown! Just look below.<br />
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Madison is still a picky eater but she is doing so much better! Last night she even ate all her broccoli without me having to assist her or play a game when she takes a bite. That doesn't happen all that often but when it does, I can hardly contain my joy! She gives me a run for my money when it comes to my sanity so the days that are easy, I bask in it like a dog on the porch. Those days are glorious!<br />
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I mentioned "little" in this post and I mean that literally! This girl is only 23 pounds!! Most of the pants and shorts she wears are still size 12 months (to fit her tiny waist) but she is wearing 18 months shirts and dresses. Some are even 24 months but she is still so tiny! The doctor says she is healthy though and her weight-height ratio is just fine.<br />
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<b>Likes:</b><br />
-shoes<br />
-purses<br />
-sunglasses<br />
-books<br />
-her blankies<br />
-animals<br />
-noodles<br />
-squeezies (STILL!!)<br />
-bath time<br />
-stickers<br />
-chalk<br />
-water (hose, water table)<br />
-her brother<br />
-telling me "no"<br />
-running (just like her brother!)<br />
-fruit<br />
-going to the park<br />
-walking her brother into, and out of, school<br />
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<b>Dislikes:</b><br />
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-sharing<br />
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-most veggies<br />
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-getting a "boo boo" (EPIC meltdowns!!)<br />
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We are still working on her colors but she does know a few of them!</div>
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So there you have it. My tiny little human is now two. I will now go cry again.</div>
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Maddie's 2nd birthday totally snuck up on me! I guess that is what happens when there are a ton of summer birthdays. Anyways, it was a spur of the moment decision to have a costume party! I had been thinking, and thinking, but could not come up with a theme I wanted for her party. Then one night, we were watching Despicable Me 2 and the little girl has a costume party. DECIDED! What I didn't think about was how I was going to decorate. Oh well. </div>
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It was pretty low key but it was great! I just did simple balloons and we got a princess bounce house. It ended up being perfect because the kids were able to nap after the party and we still had all evening to relax and clean up. The best part about the whole weekend was that my mom was in town!!! It was so fun to have her here while we celebrated and she was such a big help. The kids absolutely LOVED having her stay at our house and we can't wait for her to come back!</div>
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Our birthday shenanigans started early. Her birthday was actually on Friday, the 4th, so we celebrated with our tradition! Birthday donuts first thing in the morning!</div>
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The kids loved their costumes although Maddie's didn't last long.</div>
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Princess castle bounce house!</div>
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It was so hot that we hooked the water hose up to the bounce house. Brayden LOVED it!!</div>
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Best part of the whole weekend. My mom was in town!!</div>
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Presents!!!</div>
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Just this past Friday, Madison had her 2-year wellness check. Everything looked great and although my little peanut weighed in at just 23 pounds, the doctor says she is totally healthy. The doc was also really impressed with Madison's speech so that was nice.</div>
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Tiny little thing in only the 10th percentile!</div>
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It was so fun celebrating Madison's birthday and it was so special that my mom was here! It was supposed to be a surprise, but I totally ruined that. Oh well, it was amazing!</div>
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We always have so much fun in California. We get to see so much of my family (and I get to see my friends!) and we always pack our time full of fun adventures!</div>
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Does anyone else's 86-year old grandpa still get on a swing?! He's pretty awesome!</div>
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This trip included another visit to Legoland! We went for the first time on our last visit to CA so this was our second time there. Brayden started out a little grouchy but once we went on a ride, he was all smiles!</div>
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Sleepy little girl!</div>
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Brayden loved the water park too!</div>
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Splash pad at Legoland!</div>
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Our next adventure was a combined birthday party! Brayden chose superheroes and we did Tinker Bell for Madison. It was so nice to be surrounded by family to celebrate my crazy kids!</div>
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Little diva! Unicorn backpack and sunglasses. So stylish!</div>
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Cupcakes! Of course Brayden didn't want anything to do with his after blowing out the candle. "Cupcakes aren't healthy!"</div>
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And this mama got some pampering time! Finally got my hair done after 8 months!</div>
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We love our trips to CA and we are so beyond blessed that we get to go so often! However, I am so freaking excited for my mom to be coming out here to stay with us for almost a week. She will be here for Madison's birthday! It's going to be so fun!!</div>
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We've been talking about this day for months now and he's been so excited. He was still excited this morning until it was time for us to leave him. He had a sad face but I think he will do really well.<br />
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It probably would have helped if we had attended parent information night or "meet the teacher" which is just {part} of my HUGE mom fail.<br />
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The rest of my mom fail? Since we didn't attend parent information night (we were in California), I didn't know that Brayden needed a lunch. They get out at 1:00 so I just thought they would get snacks and I would feed him lunch at home. WRONG. The school called me today about two hours after dropping him off to tell me that he didn't have a lunch and they were eating in 15 minutes. Thankfully we live close and I was able to make a quick lunch for him and take it up there. But, dang, I sure felt like a horrible mother. Now I know...he needs a lunch.<br />
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I've been so excited for him to start school but now I am just watching the clock waiting for it to be time to go pick him up. I know that feeling will fade and I will be able to accomplish so much while he is gone with just Madison to keep an eye on. I am hoping he is having a great time and will really enjoy going to his new school.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-70524867497601779282015-08-18T13:30:00.003-07:002015-08-18T13:30:31.318-07:00Post-Vacation TransitionsWhile our vacations to California are amazing, they can also be exhausting. I fly alone with the two kids, which is exhausting itself, and then we spend nearly two weeks all off schedule. The kids weren't going to bed until after 9 the whole trip. It wasn't a big deal until we came home.<br />
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I put them down at 8:30, which is already an hour past their regular bedtime, and neither of them were having it. I sat on the chair in Brayden's room and then I could hear Madison crying. I went to her room and held her for a few minutes but of course Brayden got out of bed and came to her room looking for me. Then she was back to being wide awake. Sent Brayden back to his room and tried to calm Maddie down for a couple more minutes. I put her back in bed and went back to Brayden's room. After sitting there for at least 30 minutes, Brayden still wasn't asleep. I went to the living room to watch tv because I just couldn't sit there any longer without getting mad. I think it took until 10:00 for them both to be sleeping. </div>
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On a very positive and happy note, it was so great to finally see my hubs!! He's so happy to have us home and the kids were beyond excited to see him this morning.<br />
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I still struggle with wanting more children. (You can read my original post on this <a href="http://mayhemwithminis.blogspot.com/2015/06/wanting-more-children.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.) I tear up every time I see a pregnancy announcement or even when I see a pregnant stranger. It's hard for me.</div>
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They give me so much joy. We have our tough days, of course, but they constantly make me laugh. They are my whole world and I am so happy that I have been blessed and trusted to be their mother. To help them grow up to be people that love other people, that appreciate life and all the things we are so fortunate to have.</div>
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Although I have to remind myself to enjoy what I have and stop being upset about not having another child right now, these kids make it easy to remember what life is all about.</div>
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Summer in the South is no joke!! Hot and humid (and miserable) are some words to describe this season. However, we have been making the best of it even on days where we have to stay inside.</div>
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Jam sesh!!</div>
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1) SNACKS! Young ones need to keep their hands busy and tummies full. Snacks are a great solution since it accomplishes both of those things. I try to bring snacks that make them use their little fingers and aren't gone in two seconds. However, I also bring squeeze pouches for Madison. Since she was done nursing at this point, the squeeze pouches were used during landing and take-off to help her ears. I made sure to bring a sippy cup for each kid that you actually had to suck out of for the same reason. Brayden doesn't each squeeze pouches anymore so the sippy cup of water was the next best thing to help his ears. P.S. Don't forget to bring a snack for you!<br />
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2) NEW TOYS. I make a trip to Target a few days before our flights to get things from the dollar sections. I just buy simple, small things that easy to store in my diaper bag but will also keep them busy for a little bit. This includes stickers, window clings, new coloring stuff, etc. I also buy a new DVD or two since that keeps Brayden occupied for a long time. This last trip, since he's been obsessed with Paw Patrol, I bought a Paw Patrol DVD and a new Paw Patrol toy for him. The kid was in heaven!<br />
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3) STROLLER! The stroller has saved my life. We have a layover every time we fly because there is not direct flight. I carry Madison in the Ergo and Brayden goes in the stroller and the diaper bag gets strapped on there too. This completely saves my sanity. On my very first flight my stroller didn't get brought to the gate at my layover. It was disasterous. I had to carry Madison in the Ergo but also carry my 30-pound diaper bag and Brayden's small backpack and then hold his hand because I am a freak about being in crowds with my kids. It was completely miserable! I have learned that you must check your stroller for your layover destination, not your final destination.<br />
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4) EXTRA CLOTHES. This is especially important if you are traveling with an infant but don't underestimate your child's ability to ruin their clothing even if they are 3-years old. On our most recent trip, Brayden decided he needed to pee as we were starting take-off. This resulted in my trying to catch his pee with one of Madison's diapers. It worked pretty well but some still got on his shorts and dummy me didn't bring extra clothes for him. I learned my lesson!! Extra clothes goes for Mommy and Daddy too. Infants will spit up, breast milk will leak, your toddler will vomit, etc. Just bring and extra shirt and thank me later.<br />
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5) BOTTLE OF PATIENCE. Oh wait, you can't buy this. Just remember that you're doing the best you can. Your infant may have a fit. Your toddler may have a fit. You might want to burst into tears. Take a deep breath and remember that kids will be kids and you cannot control how they react in particular situations. You can, however, control how YOU react and that will have a huge impact on your child. If they are having a meltdown, hold them and take deep breaths with your chest pressed against their chest. Sing a song. Ask a flight attendant for some juice or an extra snack. You've probably heard horror stories of people being so rude to a mother with a crying child but I can say that is not the norm. Every time I have been on a flight, the people around us have interacted with my kids and actually made our flight easier. Don't be afraid to ask for help! Lastly, just remember that this is one day and you're surrounded by people you don't know and will probably never see again. Who cares what they think! (If you're an essential oils user, your bottle of patience will be lavender with wild orange! I bring a roller bottle with me and put it on before we get going. Totally helps to calm me down and since the kids are smelling it too, they become more calm as well. Just put it on before you board the flight since not everyone wants to smell your awesomeness!)<br />
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**Bonus tip: If you're destination is with family, have them purchase diapers and wipes and snacks and formula for your kids. Don't try to bring it all with you. If you're not traveling to family, try to bring enough for the flight but then buy your necessities when you arrive. I only bring ONE suitcase for the three of us when we fly. We stay at my parents' house so we have a washer and dryer but take advantage of your hotel's services if staying at one. I can't imagine having to deal with more than one suitcase while lugging around a stroller, two kids and a huge diaper bag.<br />
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This is all we bring for a two-week vacation at my parents' house. Granted I borrow clothes from my mom when I don't have what I want and we have access to a washer and dryer. It would look much different if we were going to a hotel!</div>
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We are flying again next month and I feel like I finally have this "flying alone with two kids" thing down pat. Which means it will probably all go terribly wrong. Oh well! This is the last time that Madison will be traveling on my lap since she will turn two just a few weeks after we get back. That means for our next flight (after this one) each kid will have their OWN seat! I can't even tell you how excited I am to not have to hold Madison for the whole flight.<br />
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Feel free to add additional tips in the comments of what works for you when traveling with kids alone!!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-44649179830456629952015-07-15T11:57:00.000-07:002015-07-15T11:57:54.811-07:00Lizards, Snakes, and Hedgehogs, OH MY!!<div style="text-align: center;">
We have been so fortunate to find a church we love and some awesome friends too! Our church hosts "preschool play dates" where the kids that attend the preschool get together during the summer for a fun activity. It has been great for us since Brayden will be starting preschool there next month. We have gotten to know a few other moms and kids that will be there during the school year and Brayden has gotten comfortable with the church/school as a whole so he won't freak out when the first day of school starts.</div>
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This week was an animal show and it was pretty cool! They had some unusual animals that you won't see in a zoo or out and about (hopefully!!). Although Brayden and his friends were a little hyper, they paid attention to most of the presentation and we only left a little bit early. (When you get boys together, don't expect them to sit still!)</div>
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Best buds (Jacks, Brayden, John Samuel)</div>
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He actually touched a few animals! I was shocked.</div>
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Hedgehog! So cute!</div>
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Huge lizard thing. Brayden just poked it! Lol.</div>
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These boys are crazy!!</div>
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Maddie wasn't very interested.</div>
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Another HUGE lizard thing!</div>
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Gigantic snake! Jacks used it like a drum! Lol.</div>
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We had a great time and the boys played so nicely together!!</div>
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Four years old, people!! How the heck did that even happen? It seems like it was just yesterday that we were all so anxious for him to arrive. I visited the doctor and we planned on asking for some tips to get labor going. Turns out we didn't need any tips because my fluid level was low and his little heart rate dropped while in the doctor's office. She sent is right over to labor and delivery to be induced. Then just 5 hours later, Chance and I were parents to the most precious little boy.</div>
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Here we are, the day after his fourth birthday, and I am in shock. Time has passed so quickly but has been so amazing all the same. We have had so much fun raising this little human (not so little anymore) and we have so much to look forward to still. We have baseball and church camps, sleepovers and school projects. Life is so exciting and I am constantly reminded to cherish the small things when I am with him. He shows such excitement over small things like getting pizza for dinner or a popsicle for dessert. Since those aren't daily, or even weekly occurrences, they are so exciting for him. I have really learned to take those small moments and revel in them with him (and Madison too). Life is awesome!</div>
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We threw Brayden a Paw Patrol themed party and he absolutely loved it! We had friends and family over to our house for our first-ever gathering since we bought our house! It felt so nice to have people over to a a place that will have so many memories.</div>
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So lets get to the good stuff. PICTURES!!! I took quite a few but I didn't want to be stuck behind the camera for the whole party. I wanted to enjoy the party and actually see Brayden having fun with my eyes instead of through the camera lens. I did manage to capture some pretty great moments so here ya go!</div>
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Our present to Brayden was Paw Patrol bedding which we set up for him the night before his birthday.</div>
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He was pretty happy when he came home and saw his new bed set up!</div>
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For a birthday morning surprise, I hung streamers in his door frame and put balloons on his bedroom floor. He was definitely surprised!</div>
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Maddie was pretty thrilled with the "birthday donuts" tradition since that meant she got some too.</div>
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Party decorations! I forgot to get a photo of the food table but we used dog bowls for chips and all the burger toppings. It was so cute!</div>
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The biggest kid of them all (my husband!) had this brilliant idea! He worked so hard all day, and the day before, getting the yard ready for the party. It was perfect!</div>
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The kids bounced their hearts out!</div>
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Waiting for the cake!</div>
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PERFECT cake made by my MIL!</div>
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Lets just look at Brayden's friend, Reed, to the right. Helping to blow out the candles! Ha! I love it!</div>
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And look at Brayden's face in this photo! He was surrounded by family and friends and you can just FEEL the joy coming out of him. It makes me so happy!</div>
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His cousins and friends enjoying the cake. Brayden said that "cake is unhealthy" and didn't want any. HAHA! </div>
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Maddie with Uncle Ethan!</div>
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New Paw Patrol toys call for a close-up!</div>
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We truly had an amazing day! I am so thankful to everyone that helped put the party together, clean up after it, called to sing "happy birthday," sent birthday messages and came to the party!</div>
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Since we live so far from my family now, we will get to celebrate Brayden's birthday again when we visit California in August. It's not easy being away from them during fun times like these but I know we will get to be with them for over a week and enjoy every moment we have with them!</div>
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Lastly, happy birthday to my sweet boy! We love you Brayden!</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-81296355848888460672015-06-25T06:37:00.001-07:002015-06-25T06:37:38.657-07:00Wanting More ChildrenIts no surprise to my family that I want more kids. My husband knows it too but realistically, we just can afford it at this point. We are living on one income and just bought our first home. We still have a car payment for my husband's truck. Our budget is stretched at this point already and another baby is just not possible for the way we want to live. Of course we could sell his truck, homeschool Brayden, and NEVER eat out, but to be honest, that is not how we want to live. I want Brayden to make friends through preschool, I want my husband to enjoy his awesome truck that he worked so hard for, and we like to eat out every now and then as a family. Would a new baby be worth more than all of that? Of course. However, I also know it would put a strain on us financially and I don't want that. Financial strain can cause so many problems in a family. I don't want my marriage to suffer. I don't want the kids to feel the stress.<br />
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So for now, we are a two-kid family and I am okay with that. I love my kids more than anything in the whole world and would not trade a single day of my life with them. (Even the crazy days where I want to drink a bottle of wine and hide in the bathroom!)<br />
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The hardest part about wanting more children and knowing that its not possible right now is seeing all the pregnant women around me. Personally, I know at least 7 pregnant women and that doesn't count the women I am acquaintances with on FaceBook (people from high school). I am so jealous of them. I envy their pregnant bellies and the kicks they get to enjoy. I miss the feeling of growing a human inside me. I miss cuddling a newborn. I am so thrilled for these women because I know how exciting it is and how amazing pregnancy is, but it still hurts to know that I can't be there.<br />
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With all that being said, I try to remind myself how hard the newborn stage is. How hard it is to run on no sleep when you have other kids to take care of. How hard it is to figure out what the hell it is that your baby wants! Reminding myself of those tough nights helps me realize how great I have it now with two kids that can talk and communicate what they want, usually without throwing a huge fit. Kids that sleep through the night. Kids that aren't attached to my boob all day. Kids that can sometimes play on their own so I can take a shower or do the dishes. I try to remember that we are in a great place in life. That we have exciting things happening like Brayden starting preschool and Maddie learning new things every day.<br />
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Although I would love to have two or three more kids, I need to remind myself how blessed I am with the two I already have. I need to look at them deeply and love them deeply. I need to focus on creating an amazing life and motherly bond with them. I need to focus on spending quality time with them. I need to focus on putting the phone down and really playing with them, teaching them. I need to absorb all these moments as much as I can.<br />
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So off I go. I am getting off the computer to go get the kids ready for the splash pad. To spend time with them, watching them enjoy all that hot, summer weather has to offer. Water splashing over their faces and the sun shining down on their perfect skin. I am off to enjoy my amazing children in ways only a mother can.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-10706886080964771072015-06-24T11:21:00.001-07:002015-06-24T11:22:01.428-07:00Life in the SouthSince we moved here in November, we have had several big changes in our life.<br />
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1) Hubby went into the police academy and has since graduated and started working as a police officer. Lets just say, its not easy being a police officer's wife.<br />
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2)We bought a house! Very exciting and we absolutely love it and our neighbors are great. We are so blessed.<br />
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With those changes also come a new "normal" for us. Hubs isn't always done with work at the same time each day, he doesn't get to take days off, he is constantly exhausted from waking up so early and so I do a lot. I am so blessed and thankful that I get to stay at home with the kids but man, it is a ton of work. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, breaking up sibling arguments, etc. When we lived in California, I was used to having helping hands close by. We have definitely had to adjust being the only ones to take care of our kids (unless we plan it with my MIL. She lives about 30 minutes away.)<br />
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Through all of these changes though, we have become so much stronger as a family. I have gained so much patience and I love being the one that my kids solely rely on to give them love and attention. Its crazy some days and of course I still lose my patience, but I pray for patience and try harder the next day to show my kids how much I love them so they can grow up to be humans that love God and love others. The bond between our kids and my husband has been amazing. Even when he comes home and is exhausted, he will set up the pool for the kids, or play with them in their bedrooms, set up the marble set and spend quality time with them even when he can hardly keep his eyes open.<br />
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On days when hubby isn't working, we spend our time working on the yard, going on hikes, playing in the pool and having good family time.<br />
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To be completely honest, I love it here. Some days are hard when I miss my family but we try to Skype often and we have been back to visit several times already.<br />
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Chance's graduation.</div>
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Morgan!</div>
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With birthdays coming up, I'll be back with updates on the kids very soon. Once I get through the tears, I will be able to post about Brayden turning FOUR and Maddie turning TWO!! </div>
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I have one sister and I can honestly say we are best friends. It wasn't always that way with high school drama, sharing clothes, being competitive, etc. but I am so thankful she is mine. Here are 5 reasons why she's an awesome sister:<br />
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2. She works harder than anyone I know<br />
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5. She works hard to keep our relationship</div>
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And after looking through all my photos, I have realized that we need to take an updated picture together. Yikes! This one is almost 5 years old!</div>
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I really hope that Brayden and Madison will form a strong sibling relationship one day. Right now they are in the love/hate phase where they fight and steal each other's toys but then want to be with each other 5 seconds later. I know the fighting will get worse as the years go on but I just pray that they can get over the fighting and know that they are life-long best friends. And if they can't do that on their own, I will just have to nudge them along.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-92095633650044302072015-04-06T15:25:00.002-07:002015-04-06T15:25:58.053-07:00Easter 2015We had such a great Easter weekend filled with egg hunts, family parties, and even a carnival. I'll let the photos do most of the talking.<br />
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First up was the carnival. It was small but Brayden loved it. He got to go on a few rides and he won a few prizes. Madison even got to ride on the carousel and she absolutely loved it! </div>
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Next was the Easter Egg Hunt! This was on Saturday, so the day before Easter and it worked out perfectly. Since the kids are still young, the festivities were perfect spread out over two days so it wasn't just one long, exhausting day where the kids got grouchy!</div>
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They dropped eggs out of a helicopter. Brayden thought it was awesome.</div>
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It was finally Easter and the kids had a blast getting their baskets in the morning. Then we visited with some family and the kids had another egg hunt. </div>
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Another decent family photo! It's a miracle!</div>
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Kisses for Daddy!</div>
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Brayden with his cousin Clara! They have so much fun together!</div>
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All the cousins.</div>
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He was nervous about the egg games.</div>
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Picked me flowers!</div>
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His face kills me in this photo!!</div>
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Love them!</div>
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So sassy with her hands on her hips.</div>
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Flying with Uncle Ethan!</div>
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It was such a great Easter although I really missed my family in California!</div>
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Lets start with {<Madison>}. She had her 18 months wellness check and everything looked great! She is still small for her age weighing in at 20 pounds 6 ounces (10th percentile) and I don't remember her height but she is in the 25th percentile. Little girl!! She is still wearing 12 months clothing but I am so anxious for her to fit into 18 months stuff. She has so many cute clothes waiting for her!!<br />
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Likes:<br />
-running<br />
-being outside<br />
-mud/dirt<br />
-bugs<br />
-dancing<br />
-music<br />
-squeeze pouches<br />
-books<br />
-all Brayden's toys (of course!)<br />
-giving hugs and kisses<br />
-playing at the park<br />
-taking a bath<br />
-torturing the dog<br />
-coloring<br />
-stickers<br />
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Dislikes:<br />
-swinging (she sometimes stays in it for a minute but most of the time she wants right back out!)<br />
-eating (we are currently struggling to get her to eat most foods...its a battle!)<br />
-listening (we're working on it)<br />
-getting her hair done or taken out<br />
-brushing her teeth<br />
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She is changing so much these days and her vocabulary has gotten HUGE!! She is talking all the time and can mimic almost anything you say. My current favorite phrase of her's is "I yove you". She can't say her "L"s and they have been replaced with a "Y" and it's probably the cutest thing ever. And she says it with such enthusiasm. It's adorable.<br />
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Now lets talk about [[Brayden]]. This little (well I guess I should start saying big) guy is growing up so fast! He is wearing mostly 4T-5T stuff but I just bought his Easter shirt from the BOYS section. Agh! I almost shed a tear at the store. Thankfully I was able to hold back this time. He starts a new preschool at the end of summer and I am so excited for him. He is beyond ready to be back in the classroom where he can be social and participate in numerous activities. He will be going 3 days a week which will give him ample time to interact with other kids there and hopefully make some friends.<br />
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Likes:<br />
-running<br />
-swinging<br />
-jumping<br />
-sliding<br />
-screaming<br />
-dancing<br />
-reading<br />
-playing with his toys (he's so imaginative!)<br />
-coloring<br />
-playing at the park<br />
-guns<br />
-playdough<br />
-Baby Genius...he's still hooked on Vinko and Tempo<br />
-being outside<br />
-making his sister laugh<br />
-painting<br />
-stickers<br />
-popcorn<br />
-taking a bath<br />
-squirt bottles<br />
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Dislikes:<br />
-going to bed and taking naps (he doesn't fight it usually but he always tells me he doesn't want to)<br />
-being limited to just one juice a day<br />
-having to sit still<br />
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Brayden has been picking up all sorts of funny phrases from the movies and shows he watches and he spits them back out at the perfect times. My current favorite phrase of his is when he tells me "Mommy, you're one dynamite gal!" HAHA!!! Seriously hilarious! He is such a sweet boy most of the time although he tends to torture his sister quite a bit.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-85567045854545148082015-04-02T09:34:00.001-07:002015-04-02T09:34:34.546-07:00Whelp..I Suck<div style="text-align: center;">
Apparently this whole blogging with two kids thing is a lot more difficult than I originally thought. Dang those kids keep me busy. Between them, buying a house, trying to get my essential oils business going and schoolwork I have just been swamped. </div>
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BUT!! I am determined to get back to this blog of mine. I really enjoy this creative outlet and I know my family in California and New York love reading it to keep up on the kids.</div>
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So here we go. Like I mentioned, we bought a house! It was so fun (and depressing) to house hunt. The emotions were crazy but in the end, we got the perfect house for us. We love the lot and the neighborhood and the yard even came with a play set for the kids. WIN! We still have a few boxes of decorations to unpack (eventually) but for now, this are awesome. We finally got our couch just a few days ago and I can't even tell you how wonderful it feels compared to the dang futon we were sitting on for a month! My buns are happy to have a nice, soft place to sit again. We still need a rug and coffee table but the space is starting to come together.</div>
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I will be doing an update on the kids tomorrow full of pictures (and Madison's 18 month stats) but for now here are some pictures from when my parents visited from California! It was there first time to our house and it was so amazing to have them here.</div>
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We visited the zoo and the park and just had a great week together! I can't wait for them to come out again and hopefully next time they don't have to sleep on an air mattress!</div>
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I'll be back tomorrow with an update on the kids along with some super cute pictures!!</div>
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It was such a beautiful weekend here in Alabama that I definitely wanted to spend our days outside. Yesterday we did just that by going to the Birmingham Zoo. Since it was MLK Jr. Day, we got half off the entrance fee by bringing a canned good. Easy!! Such a great way to save money. We arrived at the zoo around 1 and the kids were definitely ready to see all the animals.</div>
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One reason I love this zoo so much is that there are big animals too. A zoo we often visited in California had a few larger animals but mostly small animals like monkeys. We got to see lions, tigers, a gorilla, rhinos, a hippo, elephants, giraffes, zebras and more. It was awesome!! The kids had an amazing time and so did we!</div>
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Madison loved the tiger and kept saying "kitty, meow!" It was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen.</div>
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Family photo on the train! We got both kids to look and Uncle Ethan in the back couldn't manage to get his eye to the camera. Figures!</div>
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The double jogger was perfect!</div>
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The sea lions were probably their favorite. There were two of them and they were having a great time playing. Swimming all around, making noises, jumping up on the sides. The kids thought they were hilarious!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-29361343997703010042015-01-16T11:21:00.001-08:002015-01-16T11:21:26.085-08:00Plane Prep!We will be heading to California in just over one week and I will be doing this solo (well, with the kids too of course!). This makes me VERY nervous. I have never flown with just me and the two kids before and its proven to be a challenge even when there is another person helping. Brayden is now 3 1/2 and Madison is 1 year 4 months. Probably the hardest ages to fly with and we will have a stranger next to us so I really need to keep the kids calm and behaving acceptable for the public. You know, not kicking the seat in front of them, not yelling, no crying, etc. Basically not being annoying to the people sitting near us.<br />
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My main concern is Madison. Brayden can be bribed and can really entertain himself either with books, stickers, DVDs or the iPad. Madison on the other hand, doesn't sit still for any length of time (unless she is eating) and definitely lets me know when she's upset by screaming. Lovely.<br />
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To help us all live through this experience, I have been asking friends for tips and searching the internet and of course Pinterest for ideas.<br />
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<b>1) Lavender essential oil. </b>I use essential oils on a daily basis and lavender has amazing calming effects. I will be putting some in a roller bottle, diluted with fractionated coconut oil, so I can rub it on the kids right before we get on the plane and then again if they start getting fussy and restless.<br />
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<b>2) Bribery.</b> HA!! So I typically don't bribe my children to get them to do what I am asking. I don't think this is a good message to use on a daily basis. However, I would practically do anything to get through this plane ride without a meltdown by the kids. I have purchased several small gifts for them from the dollar section at Target. I bought books, stickers, coloring books, and little sketch things. I plan on giving them to the kids throughout our trip but not until after we are actually on the plane! (I haven't bought them yet but I am also going to get retractable crayons. Two packages. Sharing crayons is basically out of the question so I am not even going to attempt to deal with that on the plane.)<br />
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<b>3) Snacks.</b> This is kind of obvious but when kids are hungry, they are pretty evil. Just my kids? Cool. Anyways, both kids love goldfish so those we definitely be making the trip with us and Madison still enjoys squeeze pouches so those will be coming too. Water cups for each of them will also be necessary since drinking out of a cup is out of the question. I spill on myself every time I fly and I am an adult that has been drinking out of open cups for about 23 years. Okay maybe I am just messy and clumsy but whatever.<br />
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<b>4) Entertainment.</b> We also purchased a new DVD at Target and we already have a portable DVD player. I am going to get a few new apps on the iPad the night before we leave so they are brand new and exciting. The only thing that makes me nervous about this area is the sharing. Brayden is really horrible at sharing the iPad but maybe with the bribing, I can get them to share nicely for the duration of the plane ride.<br />
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All of this will be going in my Petunia Pickle Bottom Abundance Backpack along with a blankie for Madison. Brayden will have his own small backpack to bring his Toy Story friends and green blankie (all of which he sleeps with).<br />
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If you have any other necessities that you bring for your kids, please leave a comment below! I would love all your ideas and anything that could make this flight go as smoothly as possible!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04485349846750644672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637660894912362831.post-61351554974842588022015-01-15T12:15:00.000-08:002015-01-15T12:15:21.973-08:00Organized Home: Toy Solutions<div style="text-align: center;">
We are currently living with my mother-in-law until we get our house and things are a little hectic. Clothing for all four of us is in one room, Maddie sleeps in the same room as me and hubs and Brayden is sleeping in a bed that's not his and surrounded by stuff that isn't his. Oh and all six of us living in this house share just one bathroom. Call us crazy but it really hasn't been too bad, however, one part of this whole situation is really getting me the most. Toys.</div>
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We kept at least half of the kids' toys in storage and we brought the other stuff here. The problem is, I don't have an organized way of dealing with it all. In our old apartment, I had bookshelves and bins and everything had a place. Here we have a huge toy box, a smaller toy box, and then a bunch of crap piled on top. All the Christmas presents they got didn't help the situation either.</div>
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So to keep myself thinking positive, I have been thinking and researching ways to organize everything when we get into our house (hopefully very soon!). Here are a few ideas I have in mind (with links to where I found the info).</div>
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<b>1) Toy Rotation.</b> I think the kids do so much better when they only have a few things to play with at a time. They aren't overwhelmed and they actually play with the toys rather than just making a mess with everything. I am thinking something like this :<a href="http://mothersniche.com/toy-rotation-saving-time-money-and-simplifying-your-life/" target="_blank"> http://mothersniche.com/toy-rotation-saving-time-money-and-simplifying-your-life/</a></div>
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I love that she rotates toys from several different areas of the home depending on how often they are used. She also links to a few other blog posts with toy rotation ideas. </div>
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<b>2) Everything has a home.</b> This one is really important for me because I absolutely hate clutter but I need the kids to be able to clean up after themselves. The only way they can do this is if they know where things go. And I don't mean just throw everything in a huge toy box. That doesn't work for me. I despise toy boxes. I already use clear bins that are labeled for sets of Brayden's toys (Cars, Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, and regular cars) and I plan on getting a little more organized with more clear bins. This blog post has great ideas! A mom of NINE that homeschools her kids shows how they stay organized in just 1100 sqft. Really great ideas that would work in any home. </div>
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They aren't cute or fancy so they would work best in a closet but I like that the bags and bins are clear so the kids can see what they are getting. They don't have to open it and dig through the whole container to find what they are looking for. That is also diminished when "like" items are put together.</div>
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<b>3) Book storage.</b> Yikes!! Books are a huge problem for us mostly because we have so many. I am not willing to get rid of books only because I think they are so valuable and I love to see my kids just pick up a book. We read to the kids every night and I want to make sure they are book-lovers. One important thing is that they are accessible but our system right now (on a bookshlef) doesn't work because they all come down at the same time. I am hoping that with using the Ikea spice racks, the front covers will be visible and only the books they want will be taken down. We will see how it all works out but anything has to be better than what we have going on right now. And they are adorable!</div>
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She painted her's grey so I like that we could personalize them for each room. I think we could also do another set even higher that are books I don't necessarily want them taking down on their own. Maddie has a problem with ripping out pages so that would be the place for books that she needs supervision with or books that we only read at night.</div>
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So those are my ideas for our toy storage organization for when we get our own house. I can't wait to be organized again and I think it will help keep all of us sane. Brayden has been watching too much TV lately and I know that is partially because of weather but it's also because all the toys are a mess. He can't decide what to play with because so much is out at the same time. </div>
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Going out to eat with young kids can be a challenge but the other night was a complete disaster. Usually the kids are pretty good and we can get through the dinner without getting glares from other patrons. This was not that night.</div>
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Maddie was just not having it. I knew she was hungry but since the restaurant serves cheese biscuits, I figured she would be fine. NOT. Our serve was terrible and didn't even bring us plates for the biscuits so the kids ended up eating them off napkins. Maddie was still grouchy. She's also discovered a new game she like to play. She screams, I cover her mouth, both kids laugh, she screams again. Truly a horrible game when in a restaurant.</div>
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There was a table close to us and the young couple had two even younger kids than ours. Very close in age and they were quiet as could be. That made the situation even worse on my part. I kept comparing my kids to theirs and wondering why their kids could behave and mine were being so loud and crazy.</div>
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Then I remembered this. My kids are 3.5 and just over 1 years old. They aren't meant to sit still. They aren't meant to be quiet. They aren't meant to not laugh when they think they are playing a game. They don't understand. Well Brayden does and he was fine, just a little needy.</div>
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I know we need to keep taking them to restaurants so they do know and learn how to behave there but honestly, it might be a while before we go back out as a family. The next time we do go out, I also plan to have an arsenal with me to make sure the kids are happy and entertained. I found this on Pinterest and I definitely need to create something like it to help the kids while we are out to eat. </div>
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I love the wipes and silverware but I love that she added her own box of crayons and small coloring books. Some places don't have stuff for kids to do and that basically makes it impossible for a kid to sit still and be entertained while at the restaurant. I would add a sticker book or something since Maddie isn't always a fan of coloring.</div>
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I will most definitely be whipping up one of these kits before we head back out. I was not a fan of those glares from other patrons and I know my kids are better behaved than a lot of other kids so they just need the tools to help them accomplish that.</div>
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What are your tools for keeping your children quiet and happy in a restaurant?</div>
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