Two years ago today Double Trouble made their grand entrance into the world! Cameron John and Benjamin James are 2 years old today! Happy Birthday my amazing, beautiful, silly, unique, smart, sweet, cuddly, energetic, crazy baby boys! Mama loves you more then words can ever say!!Wednesday, October 24, 2007
2 years ago...
Two years ago today Double Trouble made their grand entrance into the world! Cameron John and Benjamin James are 2 years old today! Happy Birthday my amazing, beautiful, silly, unique, smart, sweet, cuddly, energetic, crazy baby boys! Mama loves you more then words can ever say!!
Monday, October 22, 2007
A full family weekend!
We had so much fun as a family this weekend! Friday night Brendan's practice was cancelled so Shane went out and gut Arby's for dinner- nothing like fast food to start the weekend off right!! At least I ate a turkey sandwich! The kids all went to bed & we watched a movie together.
Saturday we went to the petting zoo & pumpkin patch & the kids had a great time. Nathan was just in love with the little goats! He was so excited that they would eat from his hand. Shane grilled our dinner & it was so good!
Sunday we all headed to the baseball field to watch B play. There were acorns to collect & a nice dirt pile to play in! And Brendan hit a 3 run homer, pitched a one hitter, and made some really amazing plays! He is such a little star!
We went out for pizza with a family of friends and it was really yummy! When we came home we played outside until the sun went down! So many people tell us we need to get away from our kids.....why????? They are the most fun people I know! Sure they are hard work but they make me laugh & smile like no one else on earth! Shane and I are bored when just one of them goes off to visit grandma for an afternoon! The few times we have gone out to dinner or something we always end up saying "The kids would love .... " or "Can you imagine if the kids were here"
Saturday we went to the petting zoo & pumpkin patch & the kids had a great time. Nathan was just in love with the little goats! He was so excited that they would eat from his hand. Shane grilled our dinner & it was so good!
Sunday we all headed to the baseball field to watch B play. There were acorns to collect & a nice dirt pile to play in! And Brendan hit a 3 run homer, pitched a one hitter, and made some really amazing plays! He is such a little star!
We went out for pizza with a family of friends and it was really yummy! When we came home we played outside until the sun went down! So many people tell us we need to get away from our kids.....why????? They are the most fun people I know! Sure they are hard work but they make me laugh & smile like no one else on earth! Shane and I are bored when just one of them goes off to visit grandma for an afternoon! The few times we have gone out to dinner or something we always end up saying "The kids would love .... " or "Can you imagine if the kids were here"
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Changes
Its amazing how one week you think your life is going one direction and then something happens that turns you a totally different way. I had begun to feel so at peace with our family of six and really happy about our boys growing & becoming more independent. And now..... baby number 5 is on the way. Wow. 5 kids? I am overwhelmed with the 4 I have. This is such a shock! I know this is a wonderful blessing but I cant help but be totally freaked about all the 'logistics'.
*I dont think Benjamin will handle this well at all. He is my baby in every way. Nathan will be thrilled- he loves babies, Cameron I am not so sure!
The most difficult part will be that we may end up sending Brendan back to school. I want what is best for him and if I am not going to be able to give him that then I need to realize it & do the right thing. I am also struggling with wondering if it is really fair to keep him home with a house full of babies & toddlers rather then kids his own age.
*I dont think Benjamin will handle this well at all. He is my baby in every way. Nathan will be thrilled- he loves babies, Cameron I am not so sure!
The most difficult part will be that we may end up sending Brendan back to school. I want what is best for him and if I am not going to be able to give him that then I need to realize it & do the right thing. I am also struggling with wondering if it is really fair to keep him home with a house full of babies & toddlers rather then kids his own age.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Weaning
My precious babies Cameron & Benjamin have been on the road to weaning for a little while now and I am pretty sure it may be over :-( It has been a long, bumpy, amazing road that we have traveled together. Nursing them did not come easily and I am so glad we stuck it out.
Things had been different for about 2 months- they didnt have much interest and when they did nurse they spent very little time latched and suckling, and most of the time being silly. I could tell that my supply was taking a dive.
Also, Nathan had been terribly jealous and this had been upsetting me. I have felt so much guilt over his early weaning and this was not helping at all.
I had decided to continue or morning and evening sessions as long as they asked. Well, Benjamin has always been the asker- Cameron just joins in. On September 28th I just really felt the need to nurse them one on one rather then tandeming. So I did and I spent those moments thinking about how they looked as they nursed. They nursed together for a few minutes that night.
They have not initiated nursing since. I do not even have a little engorgment which supports my thoughts that my supply had died. I honestly feel as though I am in mourning. I have been physically connected to these babies every single day for almost 2 years and now it may be over. My heart is so heavy and I am feeling very guilty that I have not done more to make it last longer.
Things had been different for about 2 months- they didnt have much interest and when they did nurse they spent very little time latched and suckling, and most of the time being silly. I could tell that my supply was taking a dive.
Also, Nathan had been terribly jealous and this had been upsetting me. I have felt so much guilt over his early weaning and this was not helping at all.
I had decided to continue or morning and evening sessions as long as they asked. Well, Benjamin has always been the asker- Cameron just joins in. On September 28th I just really felt the need to nurse them one on one rather then tandeming. So I did and I spent those moments thinking about how they looked as they nursed. They nursed together for a few minutes that night.
They have not initiated nursing since. I do not even have a little engorgment which supports my thoughts that my supply had died. I honestly feel as though I am in mourning. I have been physically connected to these babies every single day for almost 2 years and now it may be over. My heart is so heavy and I am feeling very guilty that I have not done more to make it last longer.
Monday, October 01, 2007
A Lovely Monday
In my ongoing efforts to create a peaceful home life I am slowly considering & trying out a Charlotte Mason type homeschool with Brendan. It seems overall to really fit in to the way I want to educate him. I admit I dont know much about it yet but the more I read the more I like. Our day so far:
I heard little noises from the bedroom so I helped Nathan make his bed and the twins get up and come down to the playroom where we change diapers and get settled with a few toys. I went back upstairs and opened their bedroom windows to let the fresh air in. Brendan was going about his Morning routine as well. making his bed, getting dressed, and reading his Bible.
I made a quick breakfast of oatmeal, yogurt, and smoothies. The twins are just getting the hang of using a spoon! After we ate I dressed all the little ones and set Brendan up with his copywork. He did a beautiful job! When he did his math lesson I spent some time with the littles looking at our letter cards, doing finger plays, and reading books.
After morning school we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. The boys spent an hour pulling each other in their 2 little red wagons. They searched around the yard for grasses, leaves, and sticks that looked different and filled a wagon with these treasures. Then we came in to prepare lunch and Nathan threw a nice fit!
Lunch was sandwiches, fresh strawberries, and carrot sticks- which Brendan snuck into the trash. Then littles went down for a nap and Brendan finished his schoolwork with Reading, Narration, and Geography. I read some more from my Bible and folded diapers while I sat with him.
Now he is tidying his bedroom and I am here! I am hopeful for a great afternoon spent playing outside. When Shane gets home he will grill our dinner which we will eat with baked beans and yummy watermelon!
I heard little noises from the bedroom so I helped Nathan make his bed and the twins get up and come down to the playroom where we change diapers and get settled with a few toys. I went back upstairs and opened their bedroom windows to let the fresh air in. Brendan was going about his Morning routine as well. making his bed, getting dressed, and reading his Bible.
I made a quick breakfast of oatmeal, yogurt, and smoothies. The twins are just getting the hang of using a spoon! After we ate I dressed all the little ones and set Brendan up with his copywork. He did a beautiful job! When he did his math lesson I spent some time with the littles looking at our letter cards, doing finger plays, and reading books.
After morning school we went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. The boys spent an hour pulling each other in their 2 little red wagons. They searched around the yard for grasses, leaves, and sticks that looked different and filled a wagon with these treasures. Then we came in to prepare lunch and Nathan threw a nice fit!
Lunch was sandwiches, fresh strawberries, and carrot sticks- which Brendan snuck into the trash. Then littles went down for a nap and Brendan finished his schoolwork with Reading, Narration, and Geography. I read some more from my Bible and folded diapers while I sat with him.
Now he is tidying his bedroom and I am here! I am hopeful for a great afternoon spent playing outside. When Shane gets home he will grill our dinner which we will eat with baked beans and yummy watermelon!
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