Stirred Up Soup: 4 month update

So, we fell off the radar for a bit (and Tootsie -as Jonah calls her/him is not even here yet!). Jonah is continuing to grow like a weed. He literally has NO pants that go below his ankle bone but they still fall off his waste so we are putting off a shopping trip. However, I did win the "mother-of-the-year-award" when he went with dada to buy a new pair of shoes (only because he made it to the farm with only rain boots that got soaked in the snow storm - anyways....). They came home with a size 11, which is not that impressive unless you know that I have been sending him to school in size 7!!!!!!!!! Yes, he has been telling me that he only wanted to wear his open toe sandles in the middle of winter, but hey they are "Cars" themed so I thought that was why. I did ask if I could check his tennis shoes on a number of occasions, but those of you that know Jonah know that he does NOT liked to be messed with and touching his foot is OUT of the question completely. So, I was unaware that his shoes were 4 sizes too small. Oops. I'm sure that is the first of many times that my children will be uncomfortable, but I like to think that I will be a little more wise to the source of this discomfort in the future.

Now, the twins. *sigh* They are the BEST babies you will ever meet. Seriously, I challenge someone to find better babies. This is not to say that I'm not exhausted by 5 pm everyday, but it could be much worse. They still take two naps, so I spend my day getting kids up, feeding them, changing them, putting them back to bed and doing it all again - 3 times a day :) Oh and please don't think "oh, so they sleep a lot and she has a ton of free time." Or, I guess, think that if you want - but it is grossly inaccurate. My favorite question is, "what did you do today," by either my husband or mom. Now, both of them already know the answer, but just can't resist asking. During nap times I clean up all the shit from when they are awake then I prepare, as much as possible, for when they get back up. That's it. That is what I do. Glorious, isn't it? And yet, I love it!

Maddie has finished her horse season and was able to spend some holiday time with us both at the farm and in C'ville. Jonah absolutely LOVES big sissy and asks all the time when she is coming. We also love when big sissy is here, not only because there is an extra hand :) but because the four kids meld so well. They seem like they are supposed to be crunched up together in this little house and any stranger would be amazed to see the inner workings of things around here. There is very little fighting, but rather some kind of just natural understanding between everyone that allows us to just "be" together and enjoy our time. This is not to say that it is calm, quite and relaxing, but it IS fun and perfect!

Dada has been very busy with work and somehow seems to enjoy what he does, but he sure has a crazy schedule. However, I am thankful that has the job he does, which allows me to stay home with the children. I am living my dream, being a mom of many. It is even better than I was ever able to imagine. Most people think I'm crazy, especially people at the grocery store, but they have no idea. I'm the lucky one here!

So, we've had Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years since my last post. I promise to do better (maybe) in 2011. But for now, here are some pictures from the past 4 months.

The babies at Maddie's horse show.

Aren't these two cute! They look more and more alike everyday. Yes, Elias is ALWAYS this serious. The jury is still out on wether or not Jonah and him have an ounce of similarity (so far we have found none).

After a great day down at the river. Everyone went in, even the twins :)

Example of my halloween cake pops! I started doing these in September (I think) and they have taken off.

Here is my logo and name.

Jonah's self-made costume. I offered to make him one, but it was more fun for him to go through boxes in the attic and come up with his "racing sports dragon"

Thanksgiving at the Campbell's (not our house). You can just barely see Sandy and Maddie on the right hand side. It was the best pic I had, and the only of Thanksgiving because I was the only one taking pictures this year - so no one can complain.