more aaron

its been a really good day

Last night I took the girls on base to watch the fireworks. I am SO glad that I did...even if I did have to take them by myself!! I was a little nervous at first taking the kids without Aaron there to help. Mostly for fear of losing one in the dark. The girls loved them. Emma at first wouldnt look at them. She said they were too bright so I gave her my sunglasses that were in my purse and that really helped. She was so fun to watch. She loved the ones that looked like gold glitter falling. She would be laying there on the blanket (with sunglasses as big as her whole face) and as soon as one of those would come she would hurry and sit up..start to clap..and yell "TINKERBELL DUST!" and then lay back down to continue watching. Abby chose for us to sit right at the front so occasionally one of us would get pelted with the firework remains, but it was so worth it to watch the girls excitement. Jonas on the other hand fell asleep half way through (I still dont know how he managed that especially during the finale). All in all it was a really good night.

Today the kids (even Jonas) let me sleep in until 9:30am!! We just spent the day cleaning up and playing. The perfect day. Jonas took a nap around 10:30 and did not wake up from that nap until 3:30. I had to go in a few times to make sure he was still breathing...it was such a long nap! To be honest I havent had many good days with the kids lately...i have been too stressed or worn out so I will take today and whatever meltdowns I am sure will come tomorrow and just be happy to be a mom to three of the cutest most precious kids...I figured I should say it now before I change my mind tomorrow :)

a few pictures from aaron

Happy Fathers Day!

I just have to say that I have been so blessed with great dads in my life. First my own dad who is just absolutely amazing. He has done so much and sacraficed so much for me and I am so grateful for everything he has done. I also have an amazing father in law. I know that Aaron is the person he is because of his dads incredible example (most of what he says is "because my dad taught me"). I am sad that I dont get to see them very much but I truly love them both and want to wish them a happy fathers day.

And I couldnt forget Aaron. I know I have said it before, but my kids really have the BEST dad ever!! He works so hard and does so much for his family. Fathers day without him has been hard for us all, but we cant wait to have our daddy back!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!

p.s. Aaron- I was trying to find a video to say just how much we love you, but I just couldn't find the right one...i'll keep looking:)

Mother's Day - Part Deux

Well, I've been feeling guilty about my last minute, make-shift Mother's Day post for Megan. What can I say? It is so hard to put all the feeling and sentiment into words. Well, fortunately I was able to find a video that says it all exactly how it should be said. I pitty da fool dat don't watch da whole video! This one is for all you mothers out there...

proud mommy moment

Tonight while I was at the church Jonas took his first steps. 3 of them to be exact. I was so excited and proud of my little man! It was a really good ending to a rather crappy mom day! As soon as I get him walking on camera I will be sure to post it...I know you are all dying to see:) Now the fun begins...he also learned how to open cupboards today too..so that makes an already crazy day that much more interesting.

9 months old!

Jonas is 9 months...well actually he is closer to 10 months now, but he just had his 9 month well baby visit today.

the boys stats:

Weight 19.5 lbs he dropped from the 75th percentile to the 25th
Height 30 in (I really dont think he is that tall because the paper underneath was all crinkled when he measured jonas and then the nurse smoothed it out to measure the marks she made. I should have said something, but he was being so wiggly I didn't want to try again.. although he is pretty long) 90th percentile
Head 18 in 70th percentile

So overall the doctor said that he is too skinny...I didn't really listen much at that point because I don't think that doctors really take into account family genetics and after the horrible experiences with worrying about Abby's weight for so long (meaning taking blood and giving her supplements that made her so constipated she screamed every time she went to the bathroom) I just figure if I know they eat plenty and are super active then I am not worried at all. I know that Jonas eats and is healthy...and I am not too concerned about national averages because every baby is different. Jonas is just going to be tall and slender (just like a lot of my family is). I know going from 75% to 25% is a big drop, but I am still not that worried right now.

jonas is a busy little boy. He is crawling like crazy and is sooo fast. He is walking along the furniture and has stood up by himself a few times before quickly grabbing something to hang onto. He is starting to climb and will climb anything and everything. He says dada and bubba (which is what we call him) He can clap. He can also click his tongue and make all kinds of fun "boy" noises. He loves anything that is loud. He is super smiley...unless there is something he wants and then he will let you know until he gets it...he will just get louder and louder! He will give kisses when asked (meaning he will lean in with mouth wide open). He loves his sisters and loves to be right in the middle of whatever they are doing.

we love this little boy so much and I love to see all the new things he is learning and discovering. I do get a little sad knowing that he is getting bigger and isn't my little baby anymore.