Jaden's growing up!

Jaden is growing up so fast! He's always loved to sleep in mommy and daddies bed instead of his but when we put him in the same room with the boys he slept through the night! He's always hated to sleep in his crib and has been the lightest sleeper out of all my kids. Poor Jaden sleeps like me. I'm the lightest sleeper in the world.

The week before his 1 year appointment he had a really bad sleep week so once again I gave up on the third try of putting him back in his crib, and put him in our bed. A mom needs her sleep! I asked the doctor if he had any ideas on how to deal with his sleeping and he told me to put him in a toddler bed. It made sense cuz he really does not like his crib. He would scream every time I put him in it. Plus, I put Koda in the toddler bed at 13 months to get ready for Jaden's arrival so I knew Jaden could do it, I just didn't want him to grow up that fast. So, a week and a half later we got the opportunity to take the crib down and put up the toddler bed! When Jaden first crawled up on it he laid his head on his pillow and snuggled it. Then he squealed like I've never heard him squeal before and rolled around on it, kinda like he was saying AWE, a new bed! It was so cute! He was truly excited to be in a big boy bed like his brothers. The best part is he has slept through the night and is so much easier to put to bed now. We are both loving it! Sweet dreams my little man!

Mommies little Karate Kid

Justin's in Karate! This was his 3rd class and he is doing great! I love how his Sensai teaches. She makes them do things right the first time and she makes Karate fun but serious at the same time. Funny how that works but it does. If a child is misbehaving she makes them do 10 push-ups and if they still misbehave they get to sit in time-out. After class if they have missed something from sitting in time-out she teaches them that step after she's had a talk with the child. She's wonderful! Luckily Justin has been good and has been the only boy in his class to not get in trouble. He's a good kid! I love how karate teaches respect and discipline. They also learn confidence and build self esteem from it all, too! He's so exhausted after class from concentrating and learning that we have to go straight home and have some rest time. It really takes a lot out of him. He's loving it though. He's in the Little Tiger group which is ages 3-5 and he goes on Tuesday's and Thursday's. He's also learning to count in Japanese which I think is way cool. I don't think Jeromy has thought about it but if Justin sticks with karate, he'll be able to finally fling dad over his shoulder. It'll be fun to see that.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter boys! This year we took them to see the Easter bunny at Walmart and get our free picture. Everyone was glad to see the Easter bunny but Koda, so the whole family got into the picture. The Easter bunny droped by and gave the boys some great gardening gifts and sand for their sand box. They also got Cars lounge chairs to sit on while basking in the sun (if they will ever hold still enough to bask in the sun)! They got a ton of candy from three different Easter egg hunts and I think all they ate today was candy and chocolate. I tried to make them eat good food I really did! They had fun at my families Easter get together at Barlow park. They rode their bikes down grass hills and played with cousins on the playground. By the time the day was done all, including me, where exsausted.

I'm 29! How time flys by so fast.

Well, Another birthday has come and I'm now 29. I really don't want next year to come cuz 30 to me is on top of the hill. The view might be pretty but I don't look forward to going down the hill. I had a pretty good birthday this year. I got a water heater and a new dinning room table for my growing family to sit at. Sad huh that, that is what you want for your birthday; things to make life easier. I really love having HOT water now instead of rushing threw a shower and trying to make it before it turns cold. I also love my table. It's solid oak a has an oak top and black base to it. It is so heavy I can't move it by myself, and I thought I was buff for a mom of three boys. Try and take on my table! It came with four chairs and a black bench that I just love. The chairs are solid too. This table will last me forever with a family of all boys.

Anyway, all in all I had a good birthday. Thanks honey for all your love and support and for my fantastic table and a HOT steamy shower! I love the simple things in life. It's what makes me the happiest.

Jaden's FIRST Birthday!!

Jaden's first birthday was a hit! I can't believe he's one already. What a sweet little boy. He loves his mommy and daddy and loves to eat. Ya can't tell cuz he's so darn skinny, but he eats like a horse. Right now he crawls and stands up by himself. His new trick is crawling up my big stairs. He has no interest in walking cuz he's figured out how to make his brothers go get it for him or he's just happy to crawl and get it himself.

We've always done a pizza party for the boy's first birthday so we did that again for Jaden. His birthday was the week before Easter and his birthday theme was farm animals so we did a chicken egg hunt instead of an Easter egg hunt. Justin and I filled 200 eggs for the kids and I'm glad I'm done with stuffing eggs. It was fun for the kids but the weather was a bit chilly. OUr front yard looked like a pastel egg painting. All in all it was fun and I hope everyone had a good time. Thanks so much to everyone who made it and thanks so much for the great gifts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADEN! We love you!

Guess What I'm having?

So, I took the whole family to the doctors to see what this last baby is going to be and Justin was certain it was going to be a girl. I figured it's another baby if it's a boy then I've got the stuff for him, if it's a girl I'll be so excited but oh my gosh I don't have enough money to buy nice girl clothes. Well, The results ended up being..... are ya ready? Here it comes.... another BOY! Well, it made my life easier but Justin was Devistated. We took him to MacDonald's to play and have lunch and then had to get home to get ready for Jaden's B-Day party the next day and He started bawling. I had to rock him the the rocking chair for a good 30 minutes to try and calm him down and then I tried to explain to him why Heavenly Father didn't answer his prayers like he thought he would. Justin really wanted a little sister but is now ok with another baby brother. Good thing cuz little boy pee pees don't fall off!