Here today...Gone tomorrow...

At least it feels that way. Some days I love getting on my computer and uploading pictures, editing them and then writing about them. And some days, not.

It's been raining a lot in the northwest, which means I haven't been taking a lot of pictures and we haven't been getting out. By December we are usually done being couped up inside and venture out into the rain. But we aren't there yet.

I did finally get a chance to let Colin ride his bike to school and I pushed the girls in the stroller. That was really cool. Until I had to push the girls home which I swear is all up hill. then push them back to school to pick Colin up. By the time we  got home for lunch he said that he loved riding his bike to school but would love it if I could pick him up in the car next time. sure little dude...My arms would agree with that logic.

He also informed me last week that he was done going to school. Oh my gosh why? I asked. Is there someone mean in your class? Do you like your teacher? Is it the bus? you know, all of the usual I hate school suspect. No to all of them he said. He said it was because it's too hard. He has to do projects all day. what kind of projects? I asked.
I have to cut things out and some things in a straight line.
Poor, guy...he's going to have a really long 12 years.

Then, on Friday my poor Emilie got croup, again. Last year we spent 2 days at children's hospital. This year only a few hours. Thank god.

Now I'm armed with more education and liquid steroids.

After that shitty morning she was feeling way better and we did something spontaneous and played outside in the dark with glow sticks 

It was GREAT!

 

I've always joked that the 3rd born pretty much raises themselves. And once again Molly proved that true. She was playing on the stairs. Yes I wrote playing. And once again fell down them. Not all of them but half. Once she got up and brushed all of the dog hair from her face she got right back up those stairs and is now a pro at walking down them. that's my girl!

 

she has also realized its fun to dress herself...Her style is fantastic

(i shouldn't have to write this...but I do. That is my glass of wine)

If my computer ever speeds up to turtle pace I may post some more. But for now I'm going to cuss it out  and its snail pace and go play outside.

Its actually SUNNY!!

Later skaters...

Harvest fest!

What a great day! We got to hang out at Tahoma farms for their harvest fest. The farm that we get our veggies from. And it was free!!

I'm a total cheep ass and anything I can do and not spend a dime doing  is always a great day.

But this day was cheep and fantastic.

One of my other fantastic personality traits is that I HATE crowds. I wish I loved them. I always wanted to be the kind of person who is energized when in a big crowd.  But I'm the opposite.  when I am in a crowd I feel like everyone is sucking the life out me. And I have reserve that right to my children.

this was the perfect amount of people and parking.

We started with some pumpkin painting/coloring

As always...she was a little concerned

As always...only doing it because we said it would be fun

 As always.... very serious

they even had a scavenger hunt sent up.

Our first stop...Carrots! Thousands of carrots

Little carrot for my littlest

Off to our next stop...

Strawberry fields

Wherever we go Molly is all about the dancing.

and Colin finds anything with wheels

Emilie loved her treats from the scavenger hunt

We all loved the hay ride.

 the ride went around the entire farm. It was amazing to see the fields that our veggies grew up in. It makes you appreciate the hard work that goes into growing healthy, safe foods for all of these families to eat.

~what a great day~

When I first had my second born I always wondered how I was going to find separate time with each of them. But I did and it really wasn't that hard.

Then when miss Molly joined us I thought there was going to be no way I would be able to find separate time with the 3 of them.

Today was the first time I took molly somewhere fun (not doctor, errands, ext.) without her brother or sister. It was so great. She has such a fun personality and it's really easy to be around her.

So off we went (thanks to Big molly 's info) to Fox Hollow family farm...

First stop...chickens

She loved watching them scratch around and yell at each other

Then she spotted a rooster in the bushes

And what a handsome rooster he is

Then he crock a doodled doed and that was the icing on the cake

Next stop...petting goats, pigs, sheep's oh my!

I wanted a picture of her petting one of the sweet farm animals but she wasn't going to have it.

She needed her mama to stay close....ahaha

Cute hair shot...

This time of year the spiders are everywhere. why is that? I should google it.  They all look like this one. Tan with stripes. This little lady was making her web and I couldn't resit the urge to take a photo of it.

She was fascinated with one of the baby peacocks and its fascination with the bunnies. This was also my first time seeing a baby peacock. they really aren't that cute.

This dude or dudette on the other hand....AWESOME!

It was great.

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While the girls slept this afternoon I got my time with Colin. And my time with him means a lot. It does with the girls too but now that he has started school the opportunities will be less and less.

He rode his bike and I ran. It was perfect. We both did one of favorite things and we got to do them together.

After Doug left for work and the kiddos got done inhaling dinner I let them in on a surprise... Let soak up the last of the sun and walk to town for some ice cream! And when I say town I mean McDonald's down by Safeway.

Off we went...soaking up the sun.

The cones were giant and dipped in yummy chocolate. Emilie was in heaven!

Sooooo good...

I think she was in shock that she was getting some.

Emilie gave molly the last of her cone. Molly ate it like a treasure that someone would take away from her at any moment.

I love days like today...Tomorrow is Molly's Dr check up with shots. Sorry little one...

if I had a million dollars...

I would hire someone to clean my bathrooms. I HATE cleaning my bathrooms. We have a little house with three little bathrooms and it still sucks. I'm constantly having a stand off with myself. Should I clean them today? Nope, not today. It usually takes a kid throwing up or some other crazy situation to get me in there with cleaning supplies.

The crazy situation that got me in there yesterday was Molly's need to raise herself and now potty train herself. You go girl! Let me know if you need a wipe.

But I can't have my little Molls climbing up down a nasty potty. I do have my limits.

anyway my husband has his limits and one of them is a nasty toilet seat. He changes toilet seats like Emilie changes outfits. ALL OF THE TIME. When we moved in he changed the plastic ones to wood then the wooden ones back to plastic because the wood on the underside stains, etc. But this new round of seats are awesome! Especially for someone like me who waits until all craziness before I clean them.

They come completely off with a little click! Genius!!

Now I have the cleanest toilet and toilet seat!! Don't be too jealous. I'm sure he will hate these for some stupid reason and change them out next week.

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I finally laced up these giants and am loving it. My 5 weeks of do nothing except eat and complain about being sick really didn't help my thighs, gut and brain. I ran 3 days in a row and ran too far each time. But why not! My running play-list is AWESOME and I haven't heard it in 5 weeks. It was like seeing an old friend that knows just what to say to make me feel better. Maybe not but you know what I mean. I'm taking today off to let everything in my body regroup before I jet out the door tomorrow. And yes Ann Marie I will run toooooooooooo far again. hahahahahaha jokes on me, I know.

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 I can't stop taking pictures of these sweet little feet. I think because one day she is going to have my giant feet and we will both look back a her "little" feet pictures and smile. Or at least I will. she will probably be telling me what an awful mother I am and its all my fault she gets made fun of in gym.

ahaha the teen years.....

At least she is doing her part now torturing me with her climbing skills and obsession with the phone.



Polly

I bought this Polly Pocket swimming pool thing awhile back for Emilie way before little Molly graced us with her presence. The thing is so cheesy and is always falling apart but Emilie Loves it. When we first got it she played with it everyday getting water everywhere. Then I hid it....Then she found it and told me to please not hide it again.

those damn Polly's....Molly loves them. she loves to eat their shoes, little tops, cute tiny skirts and this morning she kept shoving in her mouth the little tiny Polly clothes hangers.

You would think I would get smart and not let all of those tiny things lay all over the floor. But I'm not. i just keep hoping, like the stairs Molly will just figure it out.

After all, 3rd Born's pretty much just raise themselves. (That's why they are so awesome)

I really don't have it that bad...

I know I complained about having to walk Max across the street to pee. But I really don't have it that bad. Its a great park that rarely has other folks in it when we are there and the view is....

AWESOME!!

Ask me how great it is when it is pouring rain, freezing cold or better yet snowing.

 did you see the hill on the right side of the top picture?

That is the same hill that causes butt loads of craziness whenever the roads freeze. 2 years ago only 2 cars hit the wall next to our home. Any bets on this year?

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Its been 5 weeks since I last ran any distance. 5 weeks ago I also bought a much needed pair of running shoes. Giant running shoes. Here they sat waiting, and waiting.

Not anymore! I ran for the first time since pneumonia took over my life and it felt awesome. Well not at the time. But afterwards when I realized I survived. It was only three miles but I was pushing my girls and my guys were cheering me on the whole way. It's going to take awhile to get back to running an hour everyday. At least I'm able to get out there again!

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Little man had his open house at school this week. He was so excited to share his school with us.

Here he is in front of his coat and backpack spot.

Colin showing me

what he does in the reading area of the room                                                             and Em had to too

His interpretation of chicka chicka boom boom

And of himself.

They looked in a mirror first then did the drawing.
I'm not sure what I love more. the nose or the teeth

when we got home we had a snack and Molly once again reminded me that she is growing up too fast.

And she is the only one that will smile when I get the camera out.

 

this is all Emilie will give me

What thoughts are flowing behind those amazing dark eyes...

At dance class she is all smiles!

And that is enough to make me all smiles.