The Girls' New Bed

 

We decided to move the girls from two separate toddler beds to one full bed.  We went back and forth trying to decide between two twin beds, a trundle bed, or a full bed.  Our neighbors gave us a bunk bed that the bottom part is a full and you can do the beds seperate meaning that we can just add the top bunk part later, so the "free" option helped us make our decision :)  

I was kinda nervous about it at first only b/c our kids have never slept in the bed with us or anyone else (although Stevie Joy does sleep with her Mamaw in the bed when she spends the night over there).  I was worried that it may take them a while to get use to having someone else in the bed with them.  Seth assured me that they would get use to it eventually and that he felt that in the long run they would really like it, so we went for it :)

So far so good, except that poor Neela, we took her night time pacie away from her last week (one day she woke up with buck teeth, so we felt like it was time, hahaha).  So at night, when it's time for bed, she randomly starts crying (like in the pic above) and she doesn't even say that she is crying about her pacie she says random things like "I want Thomas" or "I want Gaba"  but I think she just misses her pacie.

The following pics are some that I snapped today during the day,,,Neela ran in there with her cat (of course) and helped model off the bed for the camera ;)

 Pretending to be asleep with Kitty

 Just chillin'

Their room seems so much more like a "kid room" now,,,it's fun but kinda sad at the same time, you know "mom-mushy-gushy" stuff :)  I have been wanting to paint a Fruits of the Spirit tree on their wall for a while now, but I want to make sure that we are staying in this house for a while b4 tampering with the walls :)

Some Cool, Cool, Cool Kids,,,Yeah! (*insert Gabba Gabba tune)

 There is this Beautiful flower garden down the road from our house that we pass by everyday on our daily 10 mile bike rides (haha, just kidding, maybe 2 miles at most!).

Anyways, I have been dying to get some pics of the kiddos with these flowers and today was the day:  

Enjoy :)

My sweet, pretty little Neela, she takes my breath away!!

 Titus has such a stinker face in this one! 

 Admiring the pretty flowers.

 I can see it now,,,very serene.  This is the word Seth's dad heard the Lord say describing Stevie when she was born :)

 Poor little Stevie, is pulling at her mouth, b/c it hurts,,,they have contracted some sort of viral thing that causes them to have really bad mouth ulcers,,it's called stomatitis.  Basically, it's something a lot of kids get, there is no cure, it just has to run it's course.  So we've been doing a lot of pampering and Popsicles in our house lately.  They seem to be getting better though which is so NICE!!

 I love how they look so much alike but so different all at the same time.

 Oh, Titus just loves Flower Garden Photoshoots, ha!

 When we got back home I decided to grab a few more shots of the kiddos since they were already mad at me. hee hee.

 They are so fun!

 I found this super cute vintage tshirt the other day at a thrift store and just HAD to get it for Titus!

He ROCKED that thing :)

 Ever heard the term "Swannee Swifty Feet"  :)  It's what you call dirty feet around here!

 "I was born this way!"-Gaga

Sunshine State

We bought this pool this year.  I wanted something big enough for the kids to get in but not too deep that I would need to help hold them the whole time b/c let's be honest, that's not a work out for anyone else but MOMMY!!  We have been very pleased with this pool so far.  :)

Here is a pic of the girls one day before going out to get in the pool.  I <3  my kiddos in matching anything :)  I got them these swimsuits at the dollar store for a buck each!!

 I love having my kids so close in age!  I think that it's a lot of fun watching them grow up together and love one another.  It is so so so nice that they get to have a "live-in" best friend around everyday!!

 Of course they do fight occasionally, but for the most part they are REALLY sweet to one another.  Any time one of them gets a piece of candy they immediately ask for another piece for their sister :)

 I love Stevie's little hat.  Seth was not so much of a fan,,,I don't think Stevie is either, haha!

 Playing in the pool! 

 Titus is soooo happy all the time, BUT there are two things on this Earth he does not like,,,1-cold water and 2-photo shoots,,,,,this WAS not his favorite day, lol!

 Typically he just sits with mama and tries to bite my 1,999 times!  We are still working on this no-biting thing!

 Such a sweetie pie!!! 

 Stevie making up some sort of concoction :)

 The pool even has little cup holders in the sides of the pool. The girls love playing with these little cup holders.

 "Here ya go mama, here's you some coffee!"

 My view!!!  I LOVE SUMMER!

 We even typically, eat lunch outside at the picnic table, that way if they get messy I can just throw them back in the pool to wash off,  on this day Titus was finally happy AFTER he ate some grub!!  This boy can eat!

Stevie is ALWAYS the first one to want to go in (SETH, cough, cough!).  

I believe Neela would live outside in that pool if I let her:

 

We are enjoying our summer so far!  I love being outside, great exercise, good source of Vitamin D, and it helps keep my house clean clean-er!

Happy Mother's Day!

This is Seth. I wanted to surprise Crissy with something I wrote for while she was sleeping. Hope you enjoy it Crissy :)

How can I put my feelings towards you into words? As a wife and mother, you play such a major role in our lives, writing a simple “I love you” or “Happy Mother’s Day” could express all you mean to me and the kids.

All of your personality traits (the ones I love to the ones that annoy me) are the reason I love you. I love how you are so fun and carefree. You are such a great and positive to be around. Even though I complain about how family being put on a schedule, I really appreciate all the time you put into planning different events for us. We would never do all the things we like to do and see the people we like to see without you putting in the time creating plans in advance.

People always say that we are a cute family. Here’s how I take that comment:

Prior to having kids, I was sure you would be a great mommy. But I had no idea how good of a mom you would actually be. Honestly, I can’t even comprehend how you have so much compassion and patience with our kids :)

Yes, the kids and I would be completely clueless you. This is a scenario of how a normal event, like going to church would place out. Instead of staying up all night planning church outfits and lunch plans (taking into account prices and proximity to the church) and showing up to church on time with everyone fed and looking great, The kids and I would show up to church 15 minutes late. Neela would be covered in peanut butter (due to the fact that breakfast would have been peanut butter and a spoon). Titus would be dressed in a Christmas outfit in the month of May, and Stevie would probably be wearing one of my t-shirts.

More than being such a great mom, you are smokin’ hot. Seriously, I am truly blessed to have such a beautiful bride!

Olive is going to be blessed to have you for a mom. [No people, we are not pregnant :) ]. I just have a feeling that we will have another girl next, and that’s the name we have picked out.

“That’s what friends are for”…  For those who don’t know, that’s our song. Even though it’s super cheese and 80’s, if you read the lyrics, wouldn’t you want your spouse to be there no matter what?  That’s the kind of support that Crissy shows the kids and I every day. I can’t until wait Stevie, Neela, and Titus are old to learn that song. I will teach them to walk around singing it all day. Yes, just like me, and yes…. just as annoying.

Happy tummies. I just want to say that I love coming home to your delicious dinners. Even though, I used to cook more than you. I must say that lately, the kids and I have been extremely impressed with your culinary creations. You are even making me a Salmon Patty fan.

Even the dogs love you. I can’t even get them to go outside. You have such a peaceful spirit, that animals instinctively know that you are sweet and kind.

Rather than writing something super sweet here, I just want to tell you one of my favorite Crissy mommy memories. You had to take all of the kids into the doctor’s office by yourself. I can barely make it through a doctor’s appointment with one kid. Anyways, you texted me from the doctor’s office, I was expecting it to be something like this “These kids are driving me crazy” or “God, give me the strength”, but instead you just send me a picture of Neela and Stevie being silly in the doctor’s office. Seriously, how blessed are we, that in the midst of a doctor’s visit, we have a mother in our family that can bring even enough joy to not only make a boring event fun for the kids, but enough happiness to cheer me up at work.

Sure, you have tough days at home with the kids, but I don’t know anyone that can handle it with such grace. I am learning how to be a great parent, but taking tips from the best mom I know, you!

Darn Good Mother: Any woman who can live with and care for 4 other Megows and not go insane.

Almost done here; I just want you to know, that you mean to the world to us Crissy. I doubt any of our kids will be “Daddy’s Girls” or vice versa. You are such an awesome person. Everyone always tells me how you brightened their day somehow; and how blessed are we… you get to be with you everyday!

You, Me, Stevie, Neela, and Titus. Your family. We love you so much!!!

Happy Mothers Day!!!