Rub-a-Dub now there are 3 boys in the tub!!

I couldn't resist showing off the first triple boy bath night! Kolson loves to watch the big boys and really enjoyed sitting in the tub with them...until Karter started splashing that is!

If you're gonna bathe one boy why not all three boys?

Three soapy heads!

Pizza Mia

Yesterday three of my favorite girlfriends came over with their kiddos. Altogether we had 4 moms and 9 kids! Although we adults were WAY out numbered we had a blast. We made pizzas with the kids and just had a good time visiting.

It is days like that when I am reminded how thankful I am to be here and to be a part of FBC Malakoff. Not only is it a church that is committed to reaching the lost at any cost, it also a place where people are real. Our life group is full of other parents who not only strive to live a life that pleases the Lord but also face the daily struggles of parenting! It may sound silly but I always dreamed of being in a place like this. A place where our kids can grow up playing together, a place where we can share in our struggles...offering encouragement and prayers and laughter and just good old friendship!

In all of the craziness of 9 kiddos making pizzas I was able to snag a few pictures!

Reason #2

When I first started blogging I wrote a post with a list of the reasons why I DON'T have it all together (click here to see the original post). Reason #2...Here they are Thank You notes to all of the people who brought meals and gifts when Kolson was born (over 2 months ago). Once again they are written but not mailed. I guess the old saying is true...Old habits die hard. Well I am putting this habit to rest today...as soon as I hit post I am going for the directory to address these things and get them in the mail once and for all!

11:30-3:30

Those are the hours of freedom my sweet husband gave me today! I love my job as a mom...I love that I am there when they wake and when they go to sleep and that I get to spend all of the moments in between with my sweet little "k-crew". I love playing play dough with Kaden while the other boys nap, or singing Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes with Karter. I even love snuggling up with Kolson in the wee hours of the morning. However, every mom needs a little "me time" here and there.

So...what did I do with my 4 hours?

I got a pedicure with the gift card the boys got me for Mother's Day

Stopped for a caffeine fix of the best kind!

Stocked up on Art Supplies at Dollar Tree for some fun pre-K art projects this year!And last but not least...I stepped into the 21st century by purchasing an ipod with some gift cards I received from the Athens Baseball Association (thanks again guys)! Now I can listen to "mommy music" while the boys enjoying watching Bolt for the 100th time on long trips!

Now I can go back to my day job refreshed and ready to go ! Thanks Babe!

Beat the Heat

There is no doubt that this summer has been VERY HOT! Luckily the Lord has blessed us with some much needed rain lately...but before the rain the boys and I found a few ways to "beat the heat"!

We found this idea on the no time for flash cards blog. I write out letters for Kaden and then when I call out a sound or the letter name he has to find it, squirt it, and tell me something that starts with that letter. He loves the game and it is a great way to get some letter skills in while having fun.

Karter enjoyed washing my car! It was fun for the boys and my car looked better than it has in a long time...thanks boys!

When all else fails Wii it up! Kolson enjoys watching the boys box. Actually Kaden boxes and Karter pretends. =)

And yes Karter does have on undies in this picture...we are slowing trying to work on the idea of potty training. Kaden was trained by his second birthday so I am keeping my fingers crossed that Karter will follow in his footsteps. To be honest it doesn't look all that promising right now. =(

Two Months

Time continues to fly by...Kolson turned two months old on Sunday. He is still a tiny little guy but he is starting to plump up. He is working very hard on holding that little head of his up. He is also able to sit in the bumbo seat which I am sure is a welcome change from always laying back. So far he just so sweet. He loves to cuddle and would sleep for hours on end if I would just wrap him up and hold him close. K1 and K2 seem to really love having K3 around...they are constantly giving him run-by kisses throughout the day. I feel so blessed to be the mom of this "K-crew"!:)

Working to hold up his head

Finally Got It!

Just Relaxing

Over the River and Through the Woods...

It may have been a little further than just over the river and through the woods but the boys and I sure enjoyed our extended visit to Nonnie and Papaw's house. Going into I was not sure how a three week trip with three wild boys would work...but God is good and we really had a wonderful time with very few melt downs (like I said God is good!:).

My parents are wonderful hosts. They are always making sure the boys have food that they like to eat, toys to play with, movies to watch and this year they went above and beyond. This is what was waiting for my boys when they arrived.

Even in the 100 + degree weather Kaden and Karter had a blast on the new "fort" as Kaden calls it.



And every afternoon when it just got too hot to do anything my sweet Dad put on his swimsuit and took Kaden swimming. There were probably only 2 or 3 days during the entire 3 weeks that they didn't go swimming. I loved seeing the two of them piling into the "red hoopty" to go fro a swim (I will get a picture of the infamous hoopty next time I go).

We had lots of other fun adventures as well. We visited the children's museum, and the jumping place, the movie theatre, chick-fil-a, and yes there were SEVERAL trips to Target!

Here are some pictures of our time with Nonnie and Papaw.

Karter enjoying the Children's Museum

Karter loved playing in Nonnie's Closet!Enjoying a movie from the comforts of Nonnie and Papaw's bedApples Anyone?Kolson enjoyed napping where ever we were!

I told you they were crazy!Lunch Time...I promise they were given silverware!little brother and baby brotherA few bad moods!

Just a cute kid!