Finally feeling at peace...

The past couple of weeks have taken a surprising toll on my mind. As much as I had going on in my brain, I could not force it out of my mouth. I have been battling feelings of nervousness, excitement, guilt, worry, and on and on. I started second guessing my decision about returning to work and it was really stressing me out. I think the whole anticipation of the kids starting school was weighing heavily on my mind. I was dreading the tears and the anguish that I saw a couple weeks back during our trial run. I think I have finally gotten over it and realized that this is something we all need.

Today was our official 1st day of school at the new place and I couldn't love it more. I was surprised that the kids were calm walking in this morning. As we entered the classroom, I felt much like a big tree trunk with three koala bears attached to my limbs. They wouldn't budge. I sat, they piled on top of me. Their teacher is wonderful. I stayed for a couple of hours and was really impressed. When the kids went out to play they seemed most comfortable, so I decided to make my escape. I gave the boys a kiss and told them I would be back in a little while. Asjia overheard me and ran to me screaming. I kissed her all up and gave her a big squeeze, then started making my way toward the gate. I could hear her fussing as I walked down the block, my poor little Angel. I checked back at nap and they were asleep, good sign. When I returned they were happy to see me but it took a minute. Overall, they did great and I feel so much better about leaving them.

The school is awesome. It is a "pre-school academy". They wear uniforms and pull-ups, how funny is that? They have to be in by 9am or have a Dr.'s note. The teacher also promised to help me have them potty trained within two weeks! Mason went pee pee for the very first time in the potty today! Guess seeing all the kids brought out the competitive spirit. Then when we got home Kai took a giant man poop in the toilet. We all clapped and cheered and took turns wow'ing over it before he made his first big boy flush. We had dinner, took a bath, jumped on the bed, read a story and lights out at 7:15. I am amazed. Can this really be happening? Structure in my home? Tomorrow is my first day of work, we will see how the day goes with that layered in. Wish me luck!

10 favorites

♥ movie: The Color Purple

♥ song: Whiter Shade of Pale by: Procol Harum

♥ designer: Chloe

♥ treat: toss up between Starbucks & Cinnabon

♥ memory: seeing my babies for the first time

♥ book: To Kill a Mockingbird

♥ smell: my kids

♥ sound: the rain, or my children's giggles

♥ actor: Christopher Walken

♥ color: brown

10 things I want my kids to know.

♥ That you are my greatest Love, and my Love will forever be unconditional. There is absolutely nothing more important to me.

♥ God. Without him, there is no us.

♥ That you are individuals, and that each of your dreams and ambitions are equally as important to me.

♥ That you can achieve anything you put your heart and soul in to.

♥ That life is short, and never to be taken for granted.

♥ That it is important to learn from your mistakes.

♥ That laughter is medicine.

♥ That you have the power to make a difference. Be it on one or many, every little bit counts.

♥ That Daddy and I will always be here for you.

♥ That no matter what, you must always stick together and Love one another.

10 things I love about my children

♥ I Love their sleepy faces when they just wake up in the morning or from a nap.

♥ I Love their smell.

♥ I Love to hear them giving each other directions.

♥ I Love to hear them giggle.

♥ I Love their ability to give endless amounts of hugs and kisses

♥ I Love their munchkin voices.

♥ I Love the looks on their faces when they discover something new.

♥ I Love that they Love me.

♥ I Love that they adore their Daddy.

♥ I Love their tender innocence.

summer do's

I took my little men to the barber for their summer haircuts and they both simultaneously started screaming when they realized where we were. I had been thinking about getting clippers and doing it myself, and that moment helped me make up my mind. The results? Not bad for a first time gig.



Is this little man kicking back watching TV really only 2 1/2 years old? Where have my babies gone?

the triplets turn 2!!!

Wow! Two years have flown by. Time to embrace the terrible twos! We are really looking forward to potty training and getting out of the highchairs...yay! Bottles and pacifiers are a thing of the past, and soon so will diapers and dirty highchairs! It has been such a joy to watch my kids grow and change and see the excitement in their faces when they figure something out & discover new things. I can't wait until the warm weather rolls in and we can actually get down the stairs and in to the car fairly independently...that means lots of good times at the park and out and about!

It scares me to think of just how fast time has passed. Pretty soon they will be in school and I will not know what to do with myself. Second thought, I have plenty of ideas on what to do with myself:) One thing about multiples that makes me feel a little sad is that when these sweet stages are gone, that's it, I will most likely never experience it again. That is why I suck it all up and constantly have the camera in everyones faces, sorry!

Happy 2nd Birthday Little Angels! Mommy Loves You!!!

boys 1st haircut

This was one funny experience! Kyle was cool & calm, like he had done this a hundred times before. Mason on the otherhand, let's just say the guys ears are probably still ringing in the barbershop...lol

triplets first birthday