Peek into our bedroom

Little hands get into mommy's things way to often. Mommy's makeup, lotion, nailpolish and all that fun but way to messy woman 'stuff'

Brent put up some simple shelves so I would have a place to put things. Higher up might not mean childproof-it will give me a couple extra seconds before disaster hits to try and avoid it

Mothers Day

Got kicked out this morning.

Brent handled feeding and dressing the babes and sent me off for a pedi.

It was delightful. To be honest that's where I am right now. Sitting in a massage chair being pampered.

Brent's been pulling some long hours so just having a few minutes to myself while he takes care of the grunt work is absolutely a treat. We are planning to have a beautiful but simple family day today.

With Brent working long hours we haven't had much time as a family (he's been working 6:30am-10pm+) so it's just such a treat to have him home!

We are going to take the babies to the pool and go swimming and get some treats. Naptime will include curling up on the couch with the hubby and watching a movie. That's perfection in my eyes!

I love my little family and feel so blessed for each of them. 

Punishments

Creative punishments are delightful

At least this morning they are.

Audrey got into my lotion and had SO much all over her hands. I then decided that a natural consequence was to 'put the lotion to use' so it wouldn't be wasted.

Hello lovely leg massage.

Ok-she didn't really learn her lesson. When she was done she was ecstatic that she got to 'play lotion' haha but this morning I'm choosing to believe this is a win-win!

It is Mother's Day weekend-if there was an appropriate weekend for massaging mommy as a consequence this would be the weekend.

Happy mothers Day!

Monkeying Around

My wild nudist monkeys playing outside on this glorious May Day. Got to be the most uncomfortable way to 'swing' but hey whatever floats your boat. Beckham has been loving playing 'hide and seek' in the playhouse. He thinks he's the KING of the castle when really he's my little rascal!

Behind the scenes

---behind the scenes---

How do you shower when you have to wild monkeys. Strapped into high chairs with enough snacks to last for a 5 minute get it done shower. This is the glamorous 5mins a day I get. Brent's been working till 10pm so simply luxuries like showers are scheduled-planned and maybe not as relaxing as they used to be.

Surprise

Sometimes life needs a surprise.

Sometimes it needs to roll with it.

Tonight we will throw a curve ball

This mama quits

It's to hot to cook.

Eggs&toast that's dinner.

Summer Parenting

I say 'keep your cloths/shirt/bathing suit/pants/panties on' more then anything else in a day.

My highlights are the dandelion bouquets my children pick for me hourly.

I stopped worrying about tanlines. Realistically I'm usually carrying one baby or another so the tanlines I'm going to get will be childsized haha.

I'm no longer the 'sharing referee' I am now that 'don't splash/spray your brother/sister' referee.

Naptime has turned from cleaning time to tanning/reading time. Sorry hubby I'm on vacation.

I keep the kids outside all day so the only mess I have to clean up is outside.

We have an 'outdoor potty' that's just how we roll. I ain't bringing my filthy kid inside to use my clean 'unlived in' house. Haha. It's an actually potty-not just the grass so don't worry.

Heck. If all my kids wear is bathing suits do you know how much less laundry I have.

Summer parenting is the thing that brings me joy. Winter parenting is depressing. Summer is my favorite!!!