Done and done

31 days. I did it. Crazy. I thought I'd make it to like day 12 and be out but here I am. Maybe I can be a journal writer. However, I don't think I can keep it up through February. I think once a week is good but I'm not going to kill myself.

Today I really, really wanted to take a nap. We've been way stressed and a little lacking in sleep around my home so I planned on catching up today. Of course, I get everyone down for their naps, eat lunch and then O woke up. Great. So, I was holding him and he was reaching for my face and smiling and I was thinking about the "evolution of a baby".

I love the newborn stage. I love how a new baby is so cuddly and delicate. They're 100% dependant on you and it's very sweet.

I love when a baby is a few months old. Watching them begin to see things, begin to smile, get a little chubby, and sleep a little longer at night.

I love the stage O is in right now. 6 months old and getting a personality. He is incredibly HAPPY. I don't remember his brothers being so smiley and happy. He loves to hold things and study the toys. He wants to know whats going on and turns and rolls to be able to see who's talking and what his crazy brothers are up to.

I love looking forward to whats ahead for my little boy. I can't wait to see him sitting by himself, crawling everywhere, climbing stairs, pulling himself up to stand, everything. My mom always said that she never had a "favorite" stage cause every one was so great. I totally get that. Being a mom is the best. How lucky and honored I feel that I get to have my wonderful boys. They are so sweet, cute, funny, kind, and just the best. I'll say it every day. I can't help it. Love them. They are my world.

Hungry?

When you're Oliver, this is how dinner goes...sometimes fingers & toes are better than peas. Sometimes I don't blame him. I wouldn't want to eat the peas.

Photo shoot

Last night we attempted a photo shoot of Oliver to get some good 6 month pictures. We couldn't do it until late afternoon and it was an over-cast crappy afternoon so the lighting was horrible in my living room. We tried to be creative but it just wan't cooperating. Even with that issue, we still got some cute ones. I cannot believe that I have two 2 1/2 year olds and a 6 month old. Seriously, how did I get here? Those three little ones and my other big one are my rock, my sanity, and the reason I make it through each day. They are the best things in my life and I am eternally grateful for all of them. I love, love, love my boys. Thanks Wendi...see, they're cute.

Adios

Today we bid adeu to most of the cabinetry for Brandt's dad's house. They took it up to store it until it is ready to be installed. Only a few more items remain in our garage getting finished up and then "wha-la" we get our garage back (at least until the next project comes up). I get to park in the garage again. Can't wait. It's only been about 2 months since I've been able to have that luxury. The worst part of it, it is the middle of winter. Couldn't we of had these few jobs come up in the summer time when it's no big deal? Naaa - that's not the Jensen way. The tougher we make it, the better. Before they took off, there were a couple stow-aways. (I know, I think I misspelled about every other word in this post. Don't care enough to look things up.)

Sun,glorious sun!

My friend the sun and I met today for lunch. It was amazing. I was able to go to the store today in my t-shirt...no coat or jacket. It was wonderful. It was just what I needed. It was about freakin' time!!!

Again?

Believe it or not, I have nothing to write today. My mind is incapable of thinking the past couple days. I am usually a cool and collected person but I feel my bucket filling up again. That happens sometimes. I'm on the verge of shutting down. It's a good thing the hubby is close to finishing his project. I need things to go a little back to normal so I can function again. It's either that or spring and I think the job will be done before the warm weather appears. I'll take my sanity any way I can get it. The end.

Random-ness

"Look Ma, no hands (or feet)"

Cupcakes...think they liked them!

I found this this morning. Someone thought the elephant and tiger needed a nap.