My life these days feels like a bunch of "just a minutes". So much so that I think that is all I say to my kiddos these days. A couple of weeks ago I was struggling getting Trey to do things when I asked him. In fact, I caught him saying "just a minute" mom whenever I asked him to do anything. It was shortly thereafter that I figured out where he got his new favorite phrase from...ME! It always seems like he asks for something right when I am either feeding or changing Adison. In which case my response is always "just a minute". More and more though it seems like I am saying "just a minute" whenever my kids ask for anything. I am always doing something and have many more somethings to do when they ask for things right now. Needless to say we are all working on our patience and on prioritizing what really is important in the moment.
Last Saturday we were able to go to the Birmingham Zoo with Jeff's work. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time. Here are a couple of pictures:
The Tiger was really sad that the glass kept him from "playing" with the kids
Kendal's look will tell you exactly how she felt about feeding the birds
Bayley also does not hide her feelings
Yesterday we spent the day at the Lake with Grandma "G". It was another absolutely gorgeous day, so we went down to the clubhouse at Chimney Cove and enjoyed the Wedowee Hospital Health Fair. We weren't sure what to expect, but the kids had a great time collecting free goodies and enjoying the free jump slide. The highlight for Bayley had to be winning 2 out of the 3 raffles that were held during the event. She won a small briefcase bag and a first aid kit. She was stoked and Kendal was dejected (life just isn't fair). Anyway, it was a fun day spent with Grandma G and a great get-away while Daddy was gone to New York.
Speaking of Jeff being in New York...a week and a half away is too long after you have had essentially 6 weeks of having him home all of the time. Needless to say we will be excited to get him home!
An Adison update:
She is now smiling all of the time! She has also really started to fill out. I can't believe she is already 7 weeks! Here are a few more pictures of our ever-changing little one!
7 comments:
I know what you mean about just a minute. It will get better as Adison gets older I'm sure and I'll bet your kids won't be worse for the wear. Hang in there and get some sleep!
Nate and Trey can use their "just a minutes" together all week next week! Nate says the same thing to me. :)
Addison sure is filling out! Right on schedule with those Thornton kiddos and then they turn in to rails!
"just a minute" hahahahahaha! I know Exactly what you mean!
Your baby is so cute! I want to kiss those chubby cheeks!
Hope all is well, and hang in there.
Alisha thanks for the update and our beautiful smiles. Glad you had fun with your Mom wish I could have joined you all. I bet Jeff gets a be welcome home this time. Your one of the best MOM's I know and you are doing a great with your lives. Hang in there OK! Love you all!
So fun! I loved every minute with the Thornton crew! Keep posting those pictures!
Love,
MOM G
Just a minute and I'll post something........Ha Ha, I know that phrase very well. Elizabeth uses it on me often.
I NEED new baby photos!!!! Grandpa told me that baby is changing and I NEED to see!
Love,
MOM G
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