Yoving it.

Sweet Baby Reese has been talking in sentences for a few months now. I seriously laugh every time she says something because it is super cute. Here are a few of her favorite things to say:

"What are you doing in here mommy?"

"Where Meesey go?" (Mason)

"I want a shower too"

And my favorite new phrase is : "I yove (love) _______ now"

These are some of the things she loves now...

"I yove reading scriptures now"

"I yove the Yankees now"

"I yove the Mariners now"

I hope I can capture them all on video!

T-ball...again.

Mason is on another t-ball team, the second one this season. Good thing he loves it!!

As much as he loves it, he said he'd rather hit "pitched balls". Apparently he already thinks he's to good for the T.

Telling it how it is...

Don't you just love what kids say? I do, some of the times.

Me: "Mommy needs to clean up this place!"

Mason: "Ok, I will just sit here and watch you."

Seriously, that is exactly how it is. I have tried so many times to get them to help me around the house. Especially with their toys. The only way I can get them to help is to say I have a treat for them afterwards. Then they run around cleaning up their toys as fast as they can. During that time, my mind is racing thinking of a "treat" to give them. And string cheese doesn't cut it. I've tried that before.

Cravings

I'm having a lot of cravings lately. I'm sure it's because I've been dieting for almost 2 months now and I'm going through withdrawals. The most disgusting craving I have right now are these, preferably from 7-11.

No wonder I'm overweight.

(No, I did not give into this craving. Someday I will, but not when I still have 28 pounds to go)

Happy Fourth!

It really was a good day. Considering I didn't have Derek (baseball tournament in Yakima), I think it went well. I did have a lot of help from the rest of my great family. We went to the Bothell Parade and let me tell you, it was HOT! At least for us it was hot, 85 degrees. I know that sounds like heaven to some of my family! Anyway, Reese was pretty miserable the whole time. She was super tired and then got sunscreen in her eyes. It was pretty sad to see her swollen eyes, but she cheered up after her nap. We had a BBQ at my parents house with our whole family. We celebrated my nephew Jack's birthday (which was the 3rd) and the kids cooled off by playing in the little pool and slip and slide. I was so exhausted by the end of the day but I truly think it was worth it. I do these things for the kids!!!

Aren't they the cutest brothers?!? I think so!

Reesie doesn't really get it yet, but I'm taking away her binky. She is more addicted to them now then she was 6 months ago. I wish I would have done it then.

We aren't really a firework family. We buy the fireworks that stay on the ground and that is about it. I'm actually really glad. What a waste of money. You might as well have lit the two twenty dollar bills I used to buy them. And did there seem to be more fireworks in your neighborhood then last year? It seemed like it at my house. It was literally non stop from about 7 to well after midnight (plus most of the day too). Thankfully my kids were so tired it didn't even faze them!

Has it really been a month?

Wow..I am so lame! I guess there hasn't been a lot on my mind. Just busy with the kids and trying to lose this massive amount of weight! I suppose I'll start blogging again, it might get my mind off things.

How big is Maddox? SOOO BIG!

Okay, so he's not huge but he's a lot bigger then he was two months ago!

4 months stats -

15 lbs 10 ozs (70%)

26" (75%)

I think his head was 70%

I'm so glad he is finally thriving. He has had some issues with his large airway. He's been in twice for x-rays which both have come out great and no issues. His Dr thinks that he will grow out of it as he gets bigger. But for now, our little Darth baby will have to live with it. He coughs a lot but it is just phlegm. It sounds like he has a cold all the time, but he really doesn't. I worry more about this baby then I did with my other two. I hate worrying. The Dr reassures me that he is very healthy. I'm hoping once he is eating baby food and not so many bottles this will clear up.

He is a very happy baby. He will smile at anyone (even the TV). He is a great sleeper at night. Anywhere between 7-10 hours a night. Let me tell you...IT IS HEAVEN! With that being said, he takes crappy naps during the day. He would love to be held all day long. Today he has actually been asleep for the last two hours in his bed. What a treat for me! We love this little baby so much. He totally completes our crazy family. He may have come earlier then I had anticipated, but I'm so glad he is ours!!!!

I'm taking bets.

Mason got a new scooter yesterday. I'm going to guess he'll break his wrist or his arm first. Not that I like to make these kind of bets that involve my child getting injured. But if you saw him ride, you would be saying it too. He's very athletic, but when he thinks he's going to fall or if he's going to fast, he'll just fall to the ground. I sincerely hope he doesn't hurt himself!!!!!

** This is not Mason on a scooter. This a much older boy who looks like he may have some skills on a scooter. However, this is the same exact scooter that Mason got. It actually makes little sparks when you push down on the end of the scooter. Unfortunately he can't do it yet and I have to get on it and make the sparks. I'm sure that is a sight to see.

Here I go.

I've decided to start a "journal". It will be about my weight loss journey. If only one person follows this blog, I'm hoping it keeps me motivated to stick with it!

http://forthelasttimecarly.blogspot.com/

Party Pictures

Here are some pictures from her party Sunday night. We made homemade pizza and it was pretty much the best ever. She really didn't have a theme to her party, except for maybe all of her favorite characters...Elmo, Dora and Yo Gabba Gabba.