Maddox's Birthday

Maddox's 3 rd birthday was a blast! I was a nice sunny day out so we ended up throwing his party at the park again. The kids got to play in the fountains and get soaked.

unfortunately it was extremely windy! So the wind blew out maddox's candle for him. He didn't seem to mind though he just wanted to get to the eating part!

Don't mind my fluffiness! I had just had baby paxton 5 weeks prior to the party... so I was still a bit large ha ha ha. But any ways here's all the kids scarfin' down super hero cupcakes. He got super man and spider man because he couldn't decide which he wanted more!

Brock held pax almost the entire time that little boy loves his daddy and its a good thing too because yet again He looks just like him! I wonder if I will ever get a look alike child?? the odds are not in my favor! instead they get my stubbornness and dramatics ha ha. ( at least that is what I have been told, I don't think I am very dramatic!)

Maddox kept trying to get Rian to come play with him but she was done and kept saying no. So he decided to try to push her! Silly little man. thankfully he misjudged her weight and didn't push hard enough to move her! She may be short but that girl is a rock!

I cannot believe my little baby boy is three years old! He is growing so fast and getting so smart! He is such a little stinker but so loving at the same time. He loves to cuddle. He also loves to tease you, and "help" around the house. (breaking my laptop because he was cleaning it...windex soaked laptop is not a good thing). Now that he is talking better ( able to talk over Rian's constant chatter) He cracks me up on a daily basis! He says the funniest things! also we are in the why stage. Gotta love his curiosity.
Maddox: " mommy why you makin dinner?"
Me:" so you can eat!"
"why we gonna eat"
"cause your hungry"
"why I hungry?"
"because... Your a monkey!!"
"I a moon-key?! No I not a moon- key I a dog"

This is just a little sample of the kinds of long drawn out convo's I have with this guy every day. I have learned that the key to getting out of the why questions is to be silly and throw him off. but then you run into him getting a little too excited because mommy is being silly, he tends to turn everything into a boxing match lately! For a little dude he is surprisingly strong!. His punches seriously hurt. I love this little man more that life itself and am so glad I get to be his mommy!

Things are looking up!

Well I think this week took a huge turn for the better! Sweet little pax is no longer throwing up his food! we found a fomula that he can keep down. Only down side is it makes his little poo poos hard so instead of giving him a 4 oz bottle i give him a 6 oz bottle with 2 scoops just to get ectra water to loosen up his system and I think it is working... kinda. Finding a balance for this little guy is tricky! I finally got a little bit of sleep the first night pax slept for 5 hours! yay but then the next night he was back to his old habit of waking up every 45 min. He just loves to be held... all night. :( So the next night I asked brock to take him so I could get some sleep and he agreed. I am hoping he will take him all week end so that I can play catch up and recharge for next week.

The other little monsters are finally calming down!! My Mother in law, Victoria, Suggested a trip to the library. I have to admit I was totally freaked by the idea of leaving the house with all three kids by myself! But I sucked it up and went anyways! And yes it was every bit as hard as I thought it would be ha ha. But It was worth it just to get away form the house. We woke up cleaned the house and got ready to leave all before 10 am Something I didn't think was possible. They really enjoyed them selves. we went to the library, to chick fil a and to target. We went to targets little dollar isle and I let them pick out a few toys. They loved it. This week they have been listening so much better! They have been potting in toilet again too!

I am finally caught up with my school stuff and back on track and getting back into my primary president calling. Everything seems to be getting back on track finally :) Now I am going to list all of my blessings and all the things I am thankful for.

My beautiful kids, Rian, Maddox, and Paxton, and what strong willed spirits they have (they are going to need those growing up these days!)
My handsome, hardworking, loving, smart, caring, amazing, strong, dedicated, priesthood worthy husband Brock.
My ability to do hair from my house
Our cute little town home (its not perfect but at least we have a safe place to live)
our car that has never once broken down on us.
Being able to stay home with the kids instead of work
being able to do school online
My family and in laws and all the help and support they give us.
My good friend Savanah! She has rescued me so many times over the last year and a half since we met. living here would be miserable without her!
my testimony
The primary kids. They are so sweet and smart and teach me something new every week.
My friend Carolina who watches my kids for me much so I could take my math class or run errands or what ever!
Sister Ines Freeman! Thank you for your help and encouragement and for being a great example to me. I wanna be just like you when I grow up ha ha.
My little sister Caitlin... I lOVE you! your always there when I need to talk your great at just listening and not judging ha ha. I look up to you a lot.
Sister Hayden for always being there for me as well! I love how Rian loves you! You teach her so much in primary and it makes my life enjoyable to her all the things she has learned like choosing the right and choosing to clean her room;)
Chase and Stephanie Hayden you guys are great! I love that if I am ever having issues with my kids, my health, my anything I can call you guys for help.
My primary councilors! You guys are awesome! you totally picked up the ball when I had to drop it for a while ;)

I am so blessed and have so many amazing people in my life. It is a little over whelming to put it all down and see everything I am so thankful for. Life is great, being a mom is the best and most important calling in the world and I would not trade a second of it for anything! Thank you everyone for making my life so much brighter.