Then this week happened.
They’re really not being terrible.
They’ve just been fighting like cats and dogs. Over everything imaginable. And I’m usually feeding Logan so all I can do is sit and watch the sparks fly while shouting, “Go to your room!” “You say you’re sorry!” “You guys need to share!” Take your pick.
Carter’s been getting up at night. Oh, and he’s been screaming so hard when he goes down for bed that he works up a sweat and is soaked through. Yesterday was fine so I hope that's ended.
Jenna pooped her pants yesterday. She hasn’t done that once since I started potty-training her. Luckily Nate dealt with that.
Which brings me to missing my "manny" (for my mom that is a male nanny.) Nate took all last week off and it was the best! And now I miss him! He was amazing. I don’t brag about him on here a lot but I can’t help it this time. He did dishes, laundry, put kids down for naps and bed, changed diapers, vacuumed, made me breakfast, got me flowers, went grocery shopping and bought me my favorite treats, scratched my back in the middle of the night while I pumped/tried in vain to nurse, he constantly told me I could do it and it’d get better, took fussy Logan from me so I could sleep, told me I looked cute when I felt like the bride of Frankenstein, entertained the kids, fetched me whatever I needed... He’s really the bestest, sweetest husband and I love him with all my heart. Okay I’m done being sappy now.
So. Back to Jenna and Carter. The whining and fighting is out of control sometimes but they're really good kids for the most part (they must be, I keep having them!) And when it comes to Logan they’re extremely sweet, they can’t wait to see him in the morning and constantly tell me how cute he is. Carter loves to point out all his facial features (sometimes nearly poking the little guy’s eyes out.) Jenna loves to get real close to his face and exclaims, “Mom he’s lookin’ at me! He likes me!” Last week she told him he was THREE years old just like her and he could blow out candles too! She’s such a little mom that when I can’t get Carter what he needs, he turns to Jenna. In fact, she even wears my clothes.
Over her blue dress, she is wearing my half marathon medal, and 4 of my shirts. Which is fine cause I can't fit into them.
Here she is in the bathroom, "doing dishes just like you, mommy!" Too cute. Until she left the water on and flooded the bathroom. (maybe that's why she's wearing her swimsuit.)
She loves giving him the binky, she says she's "feeding" him.
She IS my little mama!
And here's Logan after his first bath, which he loved.
Yeah we're doing pretty good here, especially with that little face to look at.
7 comments:
nate sounds so awesome, just like ben! it is so great to have someone there to support you & especially to tell you how great you look when you feel like you've been run over by a truck.
on another note, i totally relate to the kids acting out thing. caleb is getting better, but he definitely has struggled. even though he doesn't ever act out on the baby, as soon as i pick her up, he gets all disrespectful and earns time-outs quicker than i can put a cookie in my mouth to emotionally eat. :)
but we are managing, and i think it will get easier as the baby grows up. best of luck to you with 3!
Oh the madness! Good luck to you. Sounds like you have some nice help over there. What a good man. Cute baby you have there!
Nate is a good GUY!!! you guys have always been so perfect for each other!!! And I think Logan looks a lot like Nate!!! Your kids are all so CUTE!!!
Oh, I just love the stories you tell. Jenna is so cute to try to step up and be "just like mommy". Unfortunately, the fighting for attention begins....good luck mama!
I TOTALLY can relate to having 3 - the best thing in the world, and wouldn't change it for the world, BUT it totally is murphy's law that whenever you are busy the other 2 seem to act out - how strange is that!? Anyway, you are doing great and I know you are the best mom so when you feel like it can't get any worse - remember that! Nate is great, I know - but like always you know I am here if you need me. Having a new baby is TOUGH - no matter how you look at it, right! Logan and the kids are SOOOO cute!
Look, there's no way to tell you this nicely so I'm just gonna say it: Having Three Young Children At Home Is Pure Insanity. for reals.
But it's a good kind of insanity! Full of chaos and laughter and more cuddles and kisses than you can imagine. You will never be bored, never be lonely, and never ever regret it. You will love it. And you will appreciate the serenity of Sunday School like never before.
So girl, embrace the crazy. Expect it. COUNT ON IT. And enjoy it. Because there will come a day when your home is empty, clean, and very quiet. And you'll miss the crazy.
Also, please keep my phone # handy in case you need some emotional support (or edible support - I make really good cookies!)
Oh girl! You are awesome and so funny! First off that baby is so dang cute! But so are the other two! You guys just make cute kids! It's great to have a good husband huh! What would we do? Umm..about the fighting, good luck and once you find something that works, let me know!!!
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