We’re All (Infected) Ears!

December 8th, 2008

5/8 quad-ears are "ILL" as the on-call pediatrician described them yesterday.  Henry has a double. We made 2 trips to the immediate care clinic. (Can you believe Brad hauled 3 of them there by HIMSELF? Yep, that’s my man! Sorry, Babes, just had to tell on ya! It’s quite impressive, after all!)  Shortly after finding …

Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 07

November 20th, 2008

Question from readers: “Will you keep writing more REWINDS?” Answer: Since you’re still reading, I’ll keep writing.  After all, there’s much more to be told.  I wouldn’t leave you hanging forever without closure, now would I? Before I begin I must get this off my chest… I have been completely humbled and blessed by “meeting” …

My Heart Belongs to 5 Boys…

November 13th, 2008

LOVE these little expressions…   Sweet faces that belong to 5 sweet boys.  So many men in my life… Quick Story from My Day: I took one little man named Henry on a date with me tonight to the library and the grocery store.  I cherish the one on one time. It was Henry’s first …

No. No! No?

October 29th, 2008

The boys are quite fond of using the word, "No".  It’s verbalized approximately 1,047 times a day in our home in a variety of contexts. "NO! NO!" – Exclamation; Example: Telling a brother he cannot throw food on the floor. (They LOVE telling each other "No!") "No. No." – Statement; Example: Acknowledging an understanding that …

Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 06

October 27th, 2008

Shortly after letting out my "Bahama Mama Braids", Brad and I made the decision to try one more round of the low-dose hormone treatments before going the adoption route. I’m not sure what to attribute it to (trusting God more, less nerves, prayer, timing, the idea of adoption) but the load seemed lighter this time.  …

Weekend Remarks…

I’m in the process of writing a Rewind post, but while you wait, I thought I’d share some of my favorite (and not so favorite) comments while we were out and about with the boys this weekend.   ~Little kid says, "Awwww", as the boys pass by him in the choo-choo wagon.  His mom replies …

Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 05

October 10th, 2008

Picking up where I left off… God answered our prayers. And He answered with a  "No". BFN. (Big Fat Negative) I can’t say that I was overjoyed with His answer. In fact, it was hard to comprehend. Why would He instill this deep desire to have a child and yet leave me with empty arms?  …

Pickin’ Pun’kins

October 7th, 2008

We took advantage of a beautiful fall morning to continue our pumpkin patch tradition.  Much has changed since our last visit to see the "kunkins" (translation: pumkins). Here’s a look at the Now vs. Then: NOW – 4 little boys exploring the pumpkins THEN – Mama misses her pudgy pumpkins! ——————————————————————————————————————————— Here’s some more shots …