Note to Self

Do not leave a stroller without the break on next to an in ground pool on a windy day with a sleeping baby in it.

This could have been disastrous if my neighbor hadn't been sitting directly next to the stroller and reacted quickly to the movement.

Summer Lovin'

I L.O.V.E summer.

Here are my Top 5 reasons:

5.    Fireflies.  There is something so magical about these little creatures.  When I see them perform their evening light show,  I have one of those moments when I stand in awe of God's glorious creation.

4.    Dressing my children in way less clothes than any other season. The less is more saying holds true for me in summer.  The less amount of time it takes me to find clothes/dress my children,  the more happier this mama is.

3.    The beach.  Nothing like it.  Although it is way more beautiful in the fall and spring when it is so gloriously peaceful with way less people.  But we love ocean swimming in the summer.

2.    Fresh veggies from Poppy's garden.

And the number 1 reason  I love summer...

1.    The summer season somehow gives me permission to eat ice cream every single night… with hot fudge… although spring, fall, and winter give me this same permission, even though ice cream is one of my least favorite desserts.

Sports Taken to a New Level

Korben had sports camp this past week.  It was great for him and slightly unbearable for me.  While he played, I tried to manage a crying infant (sports camp just so happens to coincide with Koah's naptime) and entertain a whiny 3 year old in the middle of a field in 88 degrees and 100% humidity.  And while Korben really enjoyed his time, I was excited when the week finally came to an end.  The coach, along with several other mothers who brought their cameras (I didn't fall into this category), requested a group picture.  I looked on (cameraless) proud of my talented boy when  my boy began to pick his nose… and he picked and continued to pick. 

So there you have it,  while it is not bad enough that my kid picks his nose in public, he has now been photographed partaking in this event.  If only sports camp had dedicated a day to this sport he could had been the coach.

Karr vs. Car

We bought our house from a couple with the last name Karr.  We have referred to them on occasion since moving in.  Korben has been recently asking about these Karrs.  I have explained to him who they are and he seems so intrigued by these people he has never met.

And then it hit me… he thinks that cars once lived here.  I think he envisions our min van, Mrs. Wagaman's Suburban, Nana & Poppy's Highlander, Aunt Geri's Tourag , and Papa's pick-up truck sitting down conversing about what kind of people they would like their drivers to be, all while eating a well balanced meal of oil, gasoline, and antifreeze. Oh, how he would love to   converse with cars and trucks, especially garbage trucks.

Eat a Healthy Breakfast

Korben began complaining about eating his breakfast.

Korben:  I don't like oatmeal anymore Mama. 

Me:  Really, you liked it two days ago, and the day before that.

Korben:  I don't like it today.

Me:  Ok, here is your choice.  You can eat your oatmeal or you can have spinach and string beans?

Korben:  I'll have spinach and string beans.

And per his request here he is with his bowl full of veggies for breakfast.  And for the record he ate the entire bowl.

Thank You My Friend

I don't love my house. It's a house. Nothing special, nothing fancy, but it is clear to me why God has placed us here for now… my neighbor and friend. This post is for you Laurie.

I want to thank you for helping me make rational decisions when I was being completely irrational, especially over the past few weeks. For crying with me and laughing with me. For making me laugh when I was crying. For helping haul my gear onto the beach and then caring for my children while I was nursing Koah. Then holding Koah so I could be with K & MK. Most of all I thank you for loving my children when I couldn't take one more second of the insanity. You have been a blessing to our entire family.

It's Coming…

I knew that it was bound to happen but I didn't think it would be this soon.  We are going to have to purchase a mini van.  We explored some other options but the mini van seems the most practical.  I will probably love it once I get it but the thought kind of scares me.  It means most other vehicles are too small for my growing family… sometimes I still can't believe that I am a mother to 3 children.  These little people depend on me and sometimes I can be the most undependable person.  When I had one child I drove a Mercedes… those were the days.  When I had two children I drove and still drive a 4 Runner.  And now…

• the mini van,
• the room for 8 mini van,
• the what fills the preschool parking lot mini van,
• the I am a mother on a mission that I am late for because my kid pooped through his outfit and is puking up the crayon he just ate mini van, 
• the what doesn't need the "Baby on Board" sign because we all know that it is just a given mini van. 
• the I am going to love mini van. 

Stay tuned for pictures of her, she's a beauty.