And just like that..

After texting, messaging, blogging, and googling..

 

 

I think I have figured out how to post pictures on my Blog again!  Yay me!

 

Here is the latest picture of my three beautiful kids!  Max was so excited to hold baby Titus!  I think the minor jealousy he felt towards Titus is now gone!  Thank you Jesus!

 

Here is a little update on the family:

 

Paul

The poor guy is still working 12 hour shifts Monday through Saturday.  He has been working this crazy shift, alone, since August of last year!  Thankfully he now has two part-timers that started yesterday!  No more loneliness for my man!  God is good!

 

Grace

I am doing my best to lose baby weight by watching calories and, when I can, working out by using a DVD, YouTube, or apps on my phone.  I have lost a lb a week so I'm slowly getting to where I want to be!  Thank you Jesus!

 

Zoe

I try to do school with Zoe for an hour everyday.  When I say school I mean flash cards, board games, etc.  She is getting so smart and she is such a comedian -- just like her Dad!  She is my daily entertainment!  She is also the perfect mother hen!  Don't mess with her bubbas!

 

Maximus

Max is currently trying to push out more teeth so he has kind of been a monster.  This boy has the worst temper ever -- yet he can be the happiest little fella too!  He absolutely adores Zoe and they follow each other around the house all day.  I have also noticed he is watching over Zoe's shoulder and learning a lot from the flash cards too!  He's a genius.

 

Titus

It looks like Titus is slowly losing his beautiful dark hair.  It also looks like he will be a blondie like his brother and sister.  It was fun while it lasted I guess!  He is so observant.  He'll just sit and watch you -- and he has the best smiles!  Just so happy and content with life.

 

As you can see we are doing great!  I'm so glad I figured out how to post pictures again!  More to come!

Prepare to be bombarded...

...with PICTURES!

I know I have been a total slacker when it comes to my blog.  I got in this mindset where I didn't have enough time to do anything and I just ran around like a chicken with my head cut off.  I was too frazzled to enjoy the life God had given me.  I would go to bed and have a hard time sleeping because my mind would race with what all had to be done the next day.

One day I was just sick of not having fun with my life.  So I changed my attitude.  Obviously I couldn't get rid of all of my responsibilities (not that I would want to!), but I could get rid of the hectic feeling I had towards it.

Recently I have been waking up at 7:30 every morning.  In the beginning it was hard because I had allowed myself to get used to sleeping in because I'm always so tired.  Before I even get out of bed I read my Bible and devotions.  Immediately that puts me in a better mood.  I have realized I am more feisty and can get into trouble when I skip my reading.  Haha!

By 8:00 I do a Pilates workout and then I take a shower.  Or "shake a tower" as my family would say.  Reading my Bible and doing a workout first thing in the morning gives me energy that I didn't even realize I had!

The house is still not in excellent condition, but it is a work in progress.  I had let a lot of things slip because I've always been too tired to work around the house.  I put together a chore chart that is helping me get things organized, and I hope that one day soon I will be on top of everything thanks to my list!  I'm slowly getting there and that motivates me.

I work while the babies take a nap during the day or when they are sleeping at night.  This does sometimes mean late nights for me, but I don't really have a choice right now.  Thankfully I don't have a huge work load compared to others in the company.  I know I cannot do more than I am now.

Last weekend a friend and I bought material and made maternity dresses.  This was my first time EVER sewing anything (other than quilting many, many years ago) and it was a fun experience!  I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I wanted to pull my hair out, but I did it.. and I'm so proud!  I would love to make another one soon!  I think I would enjoy sewing more.

This past week Max hasn't been feeling well (which is why there aren't a whole lot of pictures of him this week).  I don't know if it was teething or a virus, but I can tell he is not going to be fun to hang around when under the weather.  He does not handle sickness as well as Zoe.  Poor guy.  Thankfully he is back to his normal, happy self!

Zoe had a birthday on July 25th.  She is now a 2-year-old.  Paul and I cannot believe we have a toddler.  Her party will be this Saturday.  It is Elmo themed -- of course.  I plan on decorating and planning fun games.  I can't wait to see her face!

Paul is doing well with his promotion at work.  I am so proud of him and everything he does for us!  He is such a hard worker!  Even his attitude has changed.  He feels like he's slowly getting somewhere in life.  I'm glad he's happy.  When Daddy is happy, Mom is happy.  When Mom is happy, everyone is happy. =)

Oh, I almost forgot!  Something else that happened this past week.  Paul was able to get in contact with a lady that was selling maternity jeans that looked in good condition.  We were expecting to pay $10 for two pairs.  When the lady came to drop the jeans off at Paul's work, she had a box FULL of maternity shirts and jeans.  She said that if they fit me to let her know because she has another box she would give us too.  And get this -- it didn't cost us a penny.  I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this because I have struggled so much in this pregnancy because I hardly have any clothes that fit.  Now I have a plethora!  Thank you Jesus!

Anyways.. that's our news.  God is good, life is good, it's all good!

Update.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures I have taken this past week:

Zoe LOVES to color.  She colors everyday, and she loves when someone colors with her.  Unfortunately Bubba doesn't know how to color yet, just eat the crayons, so Mom or Dad make sure to sit with her and color pictures.  We don't mind. =)

I love when Paul gets home from work because the kids get SO excited.  Zoe squeals and Max grabs Paul's face and snuggles.  It's adorable.  I'm so thankful they love their Dad so much.  Paul is such an amazing father.

Max still hasn't figured out how to crawl on his hands and knees.  He gets up and rocks on them, but he can't figure out how to make his arms and legs move together so he ends up falling over. =)  He does know how to army crawl, though, and while watching Zoe play with the kids I MIGHT have temporarily lost Max..  No worries!  He was just hiding out under the pew as happy as can be!

Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment to check on our baby.  Everything is great!  I have only gained 12 lbs so far.  Dr. L always makes me feel good because she says I'm still so small with this pregnancy.  Although the baby is still growing and is on the charts so no worries there!  I'm just carrying this little guy higher than I did Zoe and Max which means I'm hiding it better.

We all are doing pretty good around here -- keeping busy that's for sure!  Oh, I started prenatal Pilates yesterday and oh. my. word. I am sore this morning!  But that's a good thing!  I told Paul that this is the only body I will ever have and I need to treat it better then I am right now.  I can't help but be pregnant all the time (obviously) but I can still do workouts that can keep my body in shape whether I'm pregnant or not!  Plus it will be easier to look and feel great after the baby is born.  Win/win situation all the way around. =)

I have a very busy work week so I better start on it!  Have a great day!

XO XO

I know what you're thinking..

You're thinking, where are the before & after pictures of the *new and improved* organized bedroom?

Funny story..

I'm not finished yet.  I should be, but I'm not.  You see, I would have been able to get it finished today, as well as my Pilates workout, but Zoe decided that meant not enough time for me to enjoy her.  So she made sure I spent my whole day enjoying her beautiful face.

All is not totally lost.  I got this adorable picture from it.

She is such a doll!  I don't think I'm a little biased by saying so.

Tomorrow I should have before & after pictures, because I am determined to be finished!  Whether the daughter likes it or not!  I'm also determined to finish reading my *BHG magazine that is so inspiring!

So much to do..