Life. Is. Good.

With school being done for the summer words can not explain the big weight off my shoulders. It feels awesome to not be worried about getting work done while making time for my three boys and all the other daily tasks. This past weekend we went out for Kasey's bday and wow I haven't had that much fun in a long time and stayed up much past our usual bedtime..haha..I know, we are getting old, but two young kiddos will do that. Sunday we lounged around and then went to Waterloo to see my mom and dad. It was really a great mothers day. So, Payton turned 18 months old today...wow...and Parker will be 6 months old on the 15th. Payton is really starting the toddler stage where tantrums are coming full force. He definitly has a strong personality. I do have to brag about how smart he is, he can put most of his puzzles together by himself and do the shape sorter toy in like no time flat. Parker's first tooth broke thru today, you can't see it really but you can definitly feel the tooth has come thru the gum. He hasn't even really been fussy. He is such a mellow little man. Well here are a few pics from this past weekend. One is Parker being the smiley boy he is and the other is Payton on the batter powered John Deere which he actually figured out how to make go! More pics are on facebook.

Relaxation....

Ahhh...it feels so good to be refreshed and relaxed. I just got home from Florida yesterday morning after four days in Clearwater Florida sitting on the beach with my mom and sister. We laid out in the 90 degree sun, walked on the pier, swam in the ocean, shopped, and even rode waverunners out in the ocean. I saw so many dolphins it was so amazing, one even came up close to our waverunner! The sand was white and amazing, we even found really cool sea shells. It was such a nice get away. However, I have NEVER been away from my three boys for that long EVER. But, they survived...daddy really did a great job, I should have never worried. I just submitted my last paper for the semester and now get to enjoy a fun sun filled summer. Hopefully the only stress we will have will be moving into our new home. I will try to upload some pics when I have more time. But, for now.....bring on summer!

Can you say stress?!?!

Man, what a week it has been! Payton got another ear infection (in both ears) which caused him to run temps up to 104.5 for like the past three days and now Parker has ear infections too! I feel like I am so crazy getting my Masters, working, being a wife, and a mom to two under two (actually 17 months and 5 months).I am getting ready for school to end for the semester and get everything done before I go to Florida this Thursday. This requires a huge amount of work. And YES, I am going to Florida and not with any children! I just have to make it to then. We have been so busy with open houses and private showings of our house, I can't wait to sell, move and not have to clean deeeep every other day. It is exhausting when you have two little one's to clean up after (and a husband, haha). I am getting really nervous about leaving the boys for the extended weekend but I know they will be in good hands with their daddy. However, the control freak I am, I am stressing about everything from what they will wear to will he feed them what I would? I know he will take great care of them, I mean they are his boys too, but I have to accept there are different ways of doing things and thats okay. I guess I just won't ask for details, haha. It also makes me feel good that Jeremy isn't complaining about my girls weekend away (thur-sun) to Florida because man I really need it. This will be the longest I have ever been away from my husband since we have been married (3 years) and my two boys...scary! My goal though is to come back refreshed, less stressed, and ready for a great summer (off from school!) and just really enjoy myself...seeing as this is the first summer and birthday I haven't been preggo for, for the last TWO years! Well, enough rambling, I will update soon.

Happy 5 Months Parker

Well, to say the least I have become a blogger slacker. I have been so busy with the semester ending and work and the boys that this has kinda fallen to the backburner. However, I did remember to make a quick note tonight as today Parker turns 5 months! Can you believe it? I think I am in such astonishment every month....hmmm..I guess thats just the mommy in me?! He is rolling over both ways, and actually rolling all over the place. He is still on soy formula and taking around 5-6 oz every 4 hours. He is still on the prevacid for his reflux, and so far its still doing okay. He has started rice cereal and some days loves it others, he doesn't care. However, he is a slurpper when he sucks it off the spoon which is so cute. He is getting more and more hair. Smiling all the time and squealing when excited. He is very ticklish on his neck just like his big brother. His little temper has started to show. If he wants attention or something is not how he likes, he screams (not cries, but a loud yell)...its kinda funny. He is between a size 2 and 3 diaper. At his last weigh in this past week he was about 17lbs. Overall, he is doing very well and is such an amazing and sweet baby boy. We are definitly blessed with our two! I know I always say this....but when I have time I will try to get some pictures up here, until then check facebook as they are easier to upload on there and is more often the most updated location of pics.

So I have been in a bit of a blogging slump. So here is a quick update. We recently got the boys pictures taken. Parker is almost 5 months and Payton is almost 17 months! Both are doing well and healthy. Parker is rolling all over the place and Payton is well...Payton, haha. He is loud, in charge, and definitly opinionated. But, we love him for that! Both boys definitly have their distinct personality! I really hope they grow up to be close even though they seem so different right now in their personalities. We have been playing outside alot since it has been nice. Parker has enjoyed his stroller rides while Payton is loving the sidewalk chalk! He loves to color anywhere, and well anything. School and work have been keeping me quite busy as well as Jeremy with his new job as a realtor. We have had a couple bites on our home (which is for sale) so hopefully something will pan out. I hope to upload some pictures from Easter later this week when I have time. But, here are some pics for now!

Happy Four Months Parker

So I am a day late on posting, but none the less, my baby turned four months old yesterday! I know that doesn't seem like a big deal, but its huge to me. It seems like only yesterday I was huge and waiting for this baby to come, all the while being confined to bed with thoughts racing thru my mind of what would come. I can't believe how easy of a baby he has been and we are so blessed by his mellow personality and sweet smiles. He makes it seem easy to have a baby and a one year old! I will say, it does get challenging at times but mostly its his brother causing the commotion, hehe. Yesterday Parker went for his checkup and shots, and weighed in at 15lbs 3oz and was almost 26 inches long! His length is the same as Paytons at that age, but Payton weighed 17lbs 10oz's!! Big difference in babies! The doc also suggested starting rice cereal if he tolerates it because she thought it might help his reflux. Last night we tried some with him and he LOVED it, no choking, coughing, or gagging. He was smiling and is almost going to laugh. It was sooo cute. Enjoy the before and after pics of the feeding! Then today, welcome spring, we went for our first walk outside in the double stroller! Oh what a lug that is but the boys really enjoyed it! Happy St. Patty's Day (a day early)!

Almost Spring!

Oh can you feel spring coming? We can't wait! Things have been going well since the last post. Parker still has a bit of a cough but both boys are still doing great considering all they have been through! School is getting quite annoying for the fact that these papers really really suck! I am so crazy for going back for my masters with two little ones! Jeremy's been staying pretty busy with his new job as a realtor and still really liking it, so thats great. I am super pumped that in April mom, my sis, and me get to go to Florida for a few days of relaxation and margaritas on the beach...ahh! Hmmm..I better get ready for swimsuit season, seeing as I have been pregnant the last two summers, we got major work to do! Parker is just on the verge of laughing and gets talking so loud its hilarious. He is sooo smiley all the time and just is such a good baby I can't get over it. Payton is getting to smart for his own good....he knows where his snacks are and is banging on the cupboards when he wants something and if its not at that second he begins screaming and stomping his feet!! He isn't even two yet...oh boy...what is to come!? Well, our house will be up for sale by the end of next week and I look forward to building our new house. I think it will have a much better layout for us and it really feels cozy. I can't wait to decorate a new home! Well, I better stop procrastinating and be productive. Next time I will try to post some pics.