It's Finished!!!

Last year I inherited the bunk bed set I slept in as a child. My sister had it before me and passed it on when her girls tired of it. I was so excited to revamp it for my little boys. It was kind of a blonde white-wash look straight from the 90's, and very feminine looking. Originally I wanted to strip and stain it but soon realized how much work it would be. Instead we painted it blue and put a shiny clear coat on top. It took months and it is not a perfect paint job but I am so happy with how it turned out! The kids will just scratch it up anyway, right? One day I would like to paint the room again (white, probably...) and add some decorative touches (I have awesome ideas!). Once Taft is ready to leave the crib I will rearrange the furniture to come up with a more aesthetically pleasing layout and add some accessories to make it look more finished. Oh, and by the way, if anyone is considering getting a crib tent (which is that white thing over the crib) you should do it!!! I used to think it was child abuse and that if a kid could climb out of the crib they should just be in a big kid bed, but I was so wrong! Little Taft is not ready for that freedom yet and this contraption has saved our sanity!! It is so helpful that I'm even willing to put up with how goofy it looks in the room!

Dinosaurs and Apples

When our little Taft is not being a stinker and getting into everything, he is so much fun... I love 1 year olds! His vocabulary is not very large right now, so we get excited over every little word or sound he learns. Right now he can say Mama, Dada, bubble, bumpy, yay!, Bobby (Bob the Builder), ouchie, uh-oh, apple, go, and oh (which means yes), hot, and of course "NO!". Here he is showing off his newest tricks...

Hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa Smith

Last weekend we met my parents at a race (Ragnar) that my dad was doing (GO DAD!). We hung out while it was wrapping up and Tyler managed to take some beautiful photographs of our little rascals. It was such a fun day with great weather and good company! By the way, Bentley was asleep most of the time, which is why he's not in any of these photos.

Boys, Boys, Boys

Sleep

This little guy has finally been sleeping better through the night. Not perfect, but better. It is the best gift a mother (and father) could ask for! We've started him on rice cereal, which he loves, and I'm thinking that might have made the difference. Now if he could just bless us with a nap longer than an hour during the day...

It's amazing how such a little tiny baby can be so adorable and sweet and also drive you crazy! Between his infant needs, Taft's antics (getting into everything and making big messes), and Brigham's tantrums, I am just so worn out. It's true what my mother says, my biggest blessings are also my greatest challenges. At least my greatest challenges come in the cutest packages!

Brigham is Four!

Last month Big Brig turned four! He had a wonderful time with friends and family and loved all of the attention he received! Below are some pictures of the boys enjoying their new superhero capes on his birthday.

Cute Pictures

I love being a stay at home mom. Mostly because I love laying around with my boys all day. Most of the time my days are pretty busy. I'm constantly trying to keep the house clean (it never is), the laundry clean (it never is) and the boys tummy's full (they tell me they never are). Lately though, my resolve to stay on top of things has wavered and I've succumbed to the temptation to lay around more and smile at the chaos and antics of my three silly boys.

Sweet Bentley. I catch myself saying this about every age, but aren't 4 month olds the best?!

Seeing this picture of Taft sitting on Brig makes me laugh every time.

I love when the big boys entertain little brother. So sweet!

I will be so sad when I no longer have little boys bathing in my kitchen sink on a daily basis (to clean up after a messy meal)! It's such a mess, but so stinking cute!

I'm gearing up for potty training, round 2. Taft isn't quite ready, but we're getting close. YAY!!

Trying on Uncle Dennis' ear protectors. Is that what you call them? I have no idea!

Bentley and his pluggy. He is my first child that will take a plug and I love it (most of the time)!

Our Three Boys: A Comparison at 4 Months

I thought it'd be fun to post a picture of each of the boys at four months old (Bentley's current age). Bentley definitely has a different look to him!

Brigham with Mommy and Daddy

Taft and tummy time

Bentley playing at the mall (which is the last time I'm ever taking them, by the way)

Lazy Sunday Afternoon: Fort + Silly Faces