My Day

A friend of mine on Facebook posted her day as a SAHM. So, here is mine. This was a particularly hectic day. 1) It's summer so I have all four kids at home. Note to self: do this when they are going to school! And maybe a work day? 2) So many random things went wrong. But I guess that's normal right?

Tim Update

Tim is my big guy. His 3 year appointment isn't until August, but according to my scale, he is 32.8 pounds. Violet was only 31.0 pounds, so it's official. He's bigger. She still has about an inch on his height, but it's only a matter of time until he's bigger. Let's see. He talks quite a bit and has a lisp. I think it's because he doesn't swallow his saliva. Gross! At least he's finally stopped drooling all over his shirts. He's highly influenced by V as they are buddies. He can be found playing dress up, with Violet's princess dresses! And Ashton's old costumes as well! He still loves balloons, bubbles, and Elmo. He loves to play with V's leappad tablet. He likes to put all his coveted toys in his Elmo backpack. He loves all juice, especially lemonade. He has a healthy appetite and eats just about anything. He loves to snuggle and give E hugs. His favorite shows have been Caillou, Curious George, and currently Dora! No, he doesn't like Diego. He has been teaching himself how to swim! He can float on his stomach and likes to look underwater with his goggles. He is mostly potty trained and can even make it through the night sometimes. His personality is very cute. He is a very funny boy and has a contagious laughter. He continues to be an observer. He has yet to ride a big boy bike, on training wheels but can finally pedal a tricycle. He has just discovered he has free reign to his clothes and has taken to changing quite often... yuck! He still loves his two blankies. He has now become attached to an old beanie bear and his new Big Bird that Dad won for him at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Family Pics from a Family Wedding

We attended a family wedding from M's side. It's always good to get to see his extended family. And what better photo opportunity is there to get when everyone is all dressed up?!

Super cute

I see trouble

Pretty girl

The big kids!

Girls rule

Who doesn't love a bow tie?

The big Besmer Family

Our big family

Someone got tuckered out

Don't they look like trouble?!

Sweetness

Happy 4th of July

The kids were dressed up in red, white, and blue and what better photo opportunity is there than that?!

I think this is the better one

I wonder if I will ever get all 4 kids to look good in this picture?!

Eliza is 3 months old

Eliza is now 3 months old. She is getting stronger each day. She can sit with some trunk support and hold her head up nicely now. She loves to smile and laugh, which sounds more like a cough/squeal. She always wakes up happy and starts smiling right at you. It's very cute. She is sleeping a little better these days. Well, at least she isn't waking up in the middle of the night, to just be awake. She still hates the car seat and in fact, cried for 2 hours straight on our way back from Santa Cruz last weekend. She's a chunky little girl but still fits into her 3 months clothes. It's nice to be able to use her clothes for longer than 1-2 times. Her brothers and sister love her although she has learned she doesn't like to lay with them. She is definitely preferential towards her Mom right now. Even Dad doesn't get the best smiles and sleep with her anymore!

Summer Fun

Tim is a silly kid!

 I think he was wearing his goggles to swim in our mini baby pool!

Check out our garden!

Squash

Even corn

A and V with E

Silly faces

That's what E thinks of that!

Spending time with cousins! Five of the eight!

Girls rule!

The month of June

Violet went through a 2 week swim course. She didn't learn how to swim but she did become more comfortable with the water

The kids have resurrected their dress up costumes

Nana came to help out while Dad had a two week training course. This is essentially what she dealt with everyday. Tim climbing on her, Violet sitting on her and Ashton asking for help with the tablet.

Eliza got some good tummy time in

And is starting to smile, focus her eyes, and even laugh which sounds more like a cough/snort with a smile.

Check out my neck strength guys!

And my thighs! I think E is getting enough nutrition!

She's a sweet girl. Now if she would just sleep better!