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Monday, November 8, 2010
Bentley's Baby Blessing
Yesterday we had Bentley blessed. It was such a nice day! Despite our church starting at 8am, almost all of our family was able to make it! After the block, we had a yummy lunch at our house. Thank you to everyone for helping with the food! Bentley was a doll the whole time and enjoyed all the attention. I'm not being cute, he really did love all the attention he got... I'm pretty sure he's convinced that we don't hold him enough. Here's a few pictures from our day. He was cranky and ready for a nap by the time we thought to take some pictures of him in his blessing outfit; we'll have to try some again sometime when he's not so tired!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Driving to Grandma's House
It's frustrating when my kids throw tantrums, but on occasion it is more funny than annoying. This was one of those times. On an hour drive to Grandma's house Taft, who usually does fine in the car, had had enough. He was being a stinker; pulling his arms out of the straps and trying to get out. He was so cute I couldn't help but laugh at him (and take pictures). He didn't like being laughed at. He was sick of his car seat and he wanted out now! Can't you tell?!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
A Family of Five!
Here is our latest family picture. I think it turned pretty great. I'm pretty proud of the outfits I pulled together... without buying anything (well, my dress was new, but it was a "because I just had a baby and don't fit into anything" purchase.)! I don't think we'll ever be able to get our boys to smile "normal"... but I think I like real life pictures more anyway. Don't they just look darling? It has really helped me today to sit down and look at these handsome boys. They don't feel like my little sweethearts today! They are such sweet little boys, but they are exhausting! Taft and Brigham get into everything; I've been spending my whole morning going from kid to kid to kid, cleaning up the messes they made and calming a very fussy baby. On top of that, our phone won't work, I'm sick, and I can't figure out how to fix this post so that the font is not blue or underlined! (sorry about that, I know it's annoying!) Oh well, this terrible day just means tomorrow will most likely be much better. That's how it goes for me.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Introducing Mr. Bentley Garrett
After four weeks I am finally getting around to posting about his arrival. Bentley was born October 3, 2010 at 8:28 pm. He was 8 lbs. 2 oz and 21 inches long.
Bentley has been such a fun addition to our family. The boys are absolutely smitten, and so are Tyler and I! Bentley is such a sweetie pie. He loves the fan and the sound of his brothers voices. I've never heard Bentley cry. He doesn't cry, he screams! He can go from content and happy to screaming like a maniac in just an instant. It's quite fun to wake up to.
I am slowly getting the hang of being the mother of three. It's been a little overwhelming! Getting things done with a preschooler, a toddler, and an infant in tow takes a lot of planning and scheming; And even then, sometimes things just don't get done. I've learned I can't do it all, and that just has to be okay (can you tell I'm a bit of a perfectionist?!). It used to bother me when mothers of more than a couple children acted like it was just impossible to do certain things (keep the house clean, craft, take the kids shopping or to the mall play place, attend church activities, etc.) because they had too many kids. I had the opinion that a woman shouldn't exclude herself from an activity or fail to do a chore and blame it on her kids. With the right amount of planning ahead, you can pull anything off, right?
I have to say I am a little embarrassed to have judged them so. After just four weeks, I finally get it. Some things just aren't worth it! I've learned to write shorter "To Do" lists, plan more mellow days, and enjoy my boys. I still, occasionally attempt outings that end up being pretty crazy. I'm a proud mama when the kids are good and it all goes well, but often I come home thinking, "I'm never doing that with these three again!" For example: Mother Natures Pumpkin Patch. Brigham, Taft, Bentley, and me... don't ask, I'm not ready to talk about it yet, just know it was more than exhausting. :-)
I can't believe Bentley is my third child. I am the mother of three little boys. I knew this would happen one day, but for some reason I am caught off guard. I guess I am (and feel) a whole lot younger than I thought I would be once I reached this point. I mean, having three children is so many! I now, at 24 years old, have more kids than most people. I am doing it all times three. I am now a super busy mom. Busy wiping noses, changing diapers, scolding, dropping off and picking up, driving a MINIVAN (awesome by the way!), making forts, making dinner, kissing owies, remaking forts, pushing trikes, cleaning up "accidents", packing picnic lunches, and rocking babies. I'm busy and I'm loving (almost) every minute of it!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Do Fun Stuff for SMS
I'm making a presence. But, I promise it'll be short and I won't do it that often (I know you're really here for Misty and our awesome boys). I only want to share this with you...
I follow a blog called Pacing the Panic Room, mainly at first for the photography and his Walk to 40 Maternity Series, but now it's all about Do Fun Stuff. Bryan Marshall set the whole thing up with friends he knows to raise money for a very rare genetic disorder called SMS that his son has (he calls him Littlest Buddy on the blog). All the money goes towards a grant foundation to be used for case studies for the purpose of learning more about SMS (nobody's getting paid for their work on the project). On it first day after release, it was the #1 album on the children's music charts in iTunes. And that's not only because it's a great cause, but also because the music rocks. Use the above widget to play any song. My favorites are "Potty Time" and "Hooray, it's my Birthday". Enjoy.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
You Know, We Used to Have a Different Blog?
We used to do our blog in a different place and finally got around to transferring them to blogger (nap time is a very productive time). If you love us (an we know most of you do), then you'll check out all of what we moved over. :)
Signed: Tyler Garrett
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