I am such a proud mommy!

Life with three kiddos is probably the most rewarding life God could of given me. All three of them make me so proud everyday that when I go to bed at night I thank god that I am so blessed. Every morning I wake up with a smile wondering what new adventure will come.


Thalan Jamed is 6 months old today! My little big man is getting to big to quick. He is honestly the happiest baby ever and can brighten up anybody's day. He loves to eat babyfood, and loves his highchair. Before and after he eats he plays in it. He also started to roll over and is trying very hard to crawl. He is not only sleeping through the night but he sleeps for about 12 hours a night! Thursday he has his well baby apt. so I will be posting soon about that as well.
My girl Faith Marie! Almost 8 going on 18 already. The other day we got a letter from the sschool telling us that Faith has been 1 out of 15 selected to be tested to go into a gifted program called Leap(learning enrichment academic program) in her school. She will be tested this week and then we will find out if she will be in it or not. Regardless of if she gets into this program I am very proud of her. As you all know Faith has gone through alot in her 7 years of life and has come out stronger from it all. The school year is almost over and I can not believe she will be in 3rd grade next year. I am glad that she has adjusted so well to her new school and that she loves Highland. If you ask her why she will tell you the lunch is better and the playground is awesome. Isn't lunch time everyones favorite?

My girl McKenzie Irene is potty trained! Even at night time she refuses to use diapers. I did what everyone told me to do and just kept putting underwear on her and let her have accidents. Well, my day off last week was spent cleaning up pee but it more than paid off because by the next day she was pulling them down. it has almost been a week and only a few accidents. Sean and I also found a pre-school that we wil be enrolling Kenzie in to start in the fall. It is at our church Sacred Heart and from what I have heard the program is amazing. She will be going three days a week for full days. She could go 5 days a week but maybe next year she is only three and I think going three days a week will be a good transition at first, then she can start 5 days next year and will be more then ready for kindergarden.

My princess!

So as you can see I have alot to be proud of. I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband and three great kids. I am very excited about this summer. There already is alot going on. The girls are going to have swimming lessons. Thalan is being Baptized. We are taking a family vacation to Hershey Park. We will also be spending alot of time at the pool.

potty trained??????

Ok, I know you see the question marks, so let me tell you why they are there!

Kenzie has gone almost a full week with no diapers during the day! She is so super about going potty and we are so very proud of her accomplishment.
The problem is if she has underpants on she has accidents. She will realize that she is peeing and run but when she gets to the potty she is not only upset she is wet and so is my house. To be honest it may sound gross but I am more worried about her then the house.
My question is why? We have been putting her in pull ups forever it seems like but even the cool sensation ones have no effect on her. It seems to me that pull ups are to close to a diaper maybe, but underwear? Could it be that she forgets when she is dressed that she does not have a diaper on being that she was use to having one. So we let her run around the house naked from the waist down (she has been living in sundresses and nightgowns), and a few times a day I do put underwear on her but that is when the accidents happen.
WHAT DO I DO???? Any comment is helpful please guide me I am lost!

Back to work!

Well, I am officially back to work.
It's only a few nights a week and it's not that bad.

As a mom I have a job 24 hours a day, which my children take full advantage of some nights. It's endlessly rewarding everyday as I watch them grow,learn and interact with each other. The best part of the day is not only when they say I love you but when you look at them and they are truly happy. I love being a mom and I am so thankful that I have 3 wonderful children to bless me with their love everyday.

Going to work outside the house is sad but still rewarding. I miss bedtime which is always a valued time with me and the kids. Being the last I love you and kiss of the day makes me go to bed smiling. The kids are with Daddy though and they really enjoy the alone time with him. Hearing my name and not mommy just for a few hours is nice although I do feel guilty for saying that. Being able to balance work and children and lets not forget about Sean isn't always easy but it always works out. Sean is such a wonderful husband and father and has made it kind of easy for me. Working is almost like a refresher to step out of it for a little bit and take a breath. Last night I came home and daddy had everyone in bed we talked without getting interrupted and went to sleep. I felt like an adult. Please don't tell my children.

I love my life and my family I love that God has blessed me with such joy.

May 2 2009 My girls big day!

Saturday turned out to be a great day. The weather was beautiful, the communion ceremony was wonderful, and our first BBQ/party at our new house was a hit.

I have to admit that I cried several times during the day just because my girls are growing up so fast. First thing in the morning when they woke up Faith wished Kenzie Happy Birthday and Kenzie came back with oh Happy Communion day to you sissy. So we all got ready and headed to church. In the Church while looking at my 3 children who were more then well behaved I felt truly blessed and honored to say that yes, they are mine. It's funny how people realize you have 3 kids and look at you funny. (That's a whole different post though) Then we were leaving the church the girls were walking hand in hand to the car, and I just couldn't believe that this much time has really passed. As many of you know Faith was 3 when Sean and I started dating so it hit me a little hard.

Anyway we came home and started getting ready, Sean had to go back to work but I had more then enough hands to help. Thank goodness.


Here is the cake my mom made Kenzie. Yes, it's a real Barbie and the dress is the cake. She did such a great job.
My girls with their cakes.

My favorite man and my little guy. Even he looked grown up with his Khakis and button down shirt.

My girls. I will cherish this moment forever, they looked incredibly cute.

Our family picture, there is a better shot but I couldn't find it in the file, I will post it as soon as I do.

May 2, 2009 will always have special memories. Thank you to everyone that came and shared our day. To those of you who couldn't be here we were thinking about you.

My baby girl really isn't a baby anymmore!

This is early because I know I am going to have no time on Saturady to do it. May 2 is almost here and although it is a happy day it is almost just as sad to see my baby growing up so fast. McKenzie Irene Riley is going to be 3 and has been telling the whole world because she is so excited. Where did my baby go? The cute little bald chunky baby who has always been so advanced for her age, who now is more then half as tall as her big sister and has lost almost all of her chunkiness and has long curly hair that she refuses to let me do anything with. :) My Kenzie, I could use a million words to describe her but I will try to sum it up in ten
1- beautiful
2-emotional
3- polite
4-loving
5- whiny
6-imaginitive
7-shy
8-opinionated
9-helpful
10-caring

McKenzie finds love in basically anything, well except for meat that is. She is a great little sister and a wonderful big sister. She loves to read, dance, and sing. Her newest thing is telling jokes which is funny because she makes them up as she is telling them. her first word being momma I knew she would always be a mommas girl but I have to be honest she is just as much a daddy's girl who will even ask to watch baseball. Most days Faith will tell the world that she is her best friend and everyday when she talks to Thalan his whole face lights up with happiness.


Here is Kenzie at Christmas time a little older then 2 1/2!

Here she is 2 playing at the park.

Her 1st birthday! She still loves chocolate.

Just born! Why does this day seem so long ago.

She will always be my baby, but please don't tell her that because when i say it she corrects me and says no mommy I am your big girl! The first time she corrected me I cried.

I feel so blessed to be a mom, to 3 beautiful children everyday is a new adventure and although some of those day are spent so tired I can't tell you what day it is I get through it with them becaue of them.

We did it!

We are officially moved into the house and it is our home.

Now what to do with all these boxes! just kidding, but wow is there alot of work to be done unpacking everything and finding just the right place for it all. None the less it feel like home more then opur apartment ever did eventhough we will always cherish the momories of starting our family there.

Faith's first day in her new school went great. She made new friends and likes her new teacher. She says that Robert Graves is ahead of Highland in what they are learning so she is a step ahead which I think is so much better then being a step behind and feeling lost.

Kenzie slept in her big girl bed last night all night with out any issues. This is so exciting for us because she really hasn't slept in her big girl bed sense we got it, she always slept on the couch and with her sleeping issues I just couldn't fight it. I am so proud of her!

Thalan is getting so big, but my poor baby has been bounced around with different people watching him the past couple days I think it is a little overstimulating. He is a trooper though.

Sean and I well we are TIRED!!!!!!! One day I will sleep and wake up and feel as though I have slept until then Whatever.

Ok I have to start my day. I'll post pictures soon. Promise.

Busy Busy

Ok, with 3 kids I think I will never be not busy but this past weeek has put me to the test, and the final is tomorrow. I shall past even if it kills me.

Faith is returning to school today. It will be a sad day for her to day goodbye to the friends that she has made over the pst couple years, but she is very excited to move foward. She is such a trooper.

Kenzie is feeling so much better but she still has a horrible cough and the Dr. had me start nebulizer treatments.

Thalan has a cold Thank God it's not pnemonia, but none the less a cold for him with a cough and boggies is uncomfortable. Although he is still the happiest little guy around.

Ok, now today is the final day for packing, the big move is starting tonight, and by tomorow this apartment will be empty and our house will be more then full. It's crazy but even though we are gaining living space we are loosing space as well. We will survive. I am not complaining at all though I love the house and can not wait to make it my home.

So I am going to run, my mommy time is up and it's time to get my butt in gear for my very busy day.

Oh and happy late Easter. We had a nice day but to be honest it didn't feel like Easter. Not sure why.