Mom works??

I'm a bit nervous about the weeks to come when I will likely be working some again. The boys were usually quick to respond about where I work. However, I think they've really gotten used to me being home. When my sister Beth asked them where I work, they gave her a strange look and answered 1) she doesn't (WHAT?), then 2) my mom works at home. We clarified to see if they would remember where I worked and they stuck with - no, my mom works at home. I asked Nathaniel about this and he said, "Well, you have to feed your daughter! She'll get hungry." So considerate. I did appreciate that I at least got credit for working at home! Precious boys.

Big Weekend Ahead

This coming weekend marks a big family weekend as well...my brother is getting married. We'll be heading to my parents' on Friday. The boys are looking forward to cake and soda and possibly mints. You know, the fun things at weddings! We will be bringing up the gifts during the ceremony. Hopefully that will go smoothly. I think (hope) Jacob & Leah will be carried, Leyton & Nathaniel will hopefully carry the gifts. We'll see how it goes. We're looking forward to seeing more of the family & celebrating this special event.

Baptism

On Sunday, Nov. 25, we celebrated Leah's baptism. It was wonderful. When I get a chance, I'll post a picture or two. Patrick's oldest sister Stacy & her husband Pat are the godparents. Leah wore a gown that my mom made (she's made one for each of the kids). It is beautiful and it looked great on her. Thanks Grandma! It was a special end to the Thanksgiving weekend as we had family over for a family brunch before the mass & baptism. We had a great crowd. I know it is a busy time of year and we really appreciated that so many were able to take time from their busy schedules to celebrate with us. It means a lot.

Leah at 6 weeks

Well Leah is now about 7 weeks. She had a dr. appt. last Friday & weighed 10lb 6.4 oz. & is 22.5 inches long. Growing quickly, smiling a lot, much enjoyed by all.

Dad's Tools No Longer Needed

In the midst of organizing & straightening in the last couple weeks, we found so many of the boys' toy tools. They were so excited to see so many of them together again. We talked about how helpful it is to keep stuff together like that so you know where to find it & so you have the full set (or at least several pieces) & can really enjoy playing. I told them that maybe we could give Dad back his tools since they had so many now (since they "borrow" his all the time & he can never find any when he needs them). Nathaniel told me, "Yeah, we can give Dad's back. We don't need them anymore. That's why I used Dad's, because I didn't know where mine were." I thought that was funny. I'm sure that's completely why they have spread all Dad's tools around the house - including each socket for the socket set!

Family Pictures

On Friday this week, we did go to the mall as a family...but not to shop. We had some family pictures taken. Would you believe that we actually got pictures of everyone - the family along with pictures of each individual child! I was completely and pleasantly surprised that we were able to accomplish this as it was somewhat stressful getting ready for the event. I was prepared to not get anything. I was so happy with the service we received as well given that we are probably not the easiest group to photograph. Especially with Jacob, who was totally not wanting to participate. After we were finished & were viewing the pictures, they gave him another chance as we had not gotten any of him individually. I appreciated that they were willing to try again...low & behold, we got some adorable shots. We had them taken this time at Flash! Digital Portraits. So far, I would highly recommend them. You can view some of our portraits from their website. If you want to see them, let me know & I'll give you our password.

Spitting is OK

Lately the boys have been spitting some. Not really spitting I guess, but just the strawberry type noise that emits a bit of moist spray. I've been telling them that we don't spit, but they just laugh & keep doing it. They really enjoy it. One time recently I once again reminded them not to do it. The response I got was again related to their idol - JIM COSGROVE (who by the way was mentioned on their Thanksgiving turkeys for school as something they're thankful for). Nathaniel told me, "Well, Jim Cosgrove spits." I said that I was pretty sure he doesn't. He told me that in fact he did when he sang the green alligator song...this song is about the unicorns and when they disappeared because they didn't get on the ark. In the song, Jim sings about green alligators, long neck geese, humpty back camels, and chimpanzees...cats, and rats, and ELEPHANTS (which is followed by a hand motion and an elephant noise similar to the noise the boys make but I don't think he sprays when he does it). Anyway, just funny how much they think of him & all the details.