Summer, don't go!

I have a love/hate relationship with summer.  Really.  I love the laziness.  I love that Mr. Hill is home for 2 months.  I love that we don't have a schedule, which is also something I don't love at the same time.  This was our first summer that we let the kids stay up late every night.  We soaked in every second of each other that we could.  Really the only reason I don't like summer is because it's so dang hot.  Mother nature, could you work on that? 

I absolutely wasn't ready for school to start again.  We had a blast this summer.  It wasn't really hard to beat last summer though, which we spent in the hospital with my mother-in-law.  That ended with the most devastating time of our lives, as you know.  So we didn't even have to try this year to have more fun than last.  This is how we spent most of our days ...

We got a pool pass this year, which was the best money we've spent in a long time.  Except for that time we bought a mini-van.  That turned out pretty awesome.

The toddler will definitely be in swim lessons next summer.  He ended the summer in the deep end of the pool.  JUMPING in.  He has no fear when it comes to water apparently.  He said sayonara to the shallow end where the normal babies stay.  Seriously, straight to the deep end.  In and out he'd go.  I was absolutely okay with it because it guaranteed a good nap out of him when we got home.

We also did TONS of bike riding.  TONS.  Like, every day.

The Burnams came and spent a whole week with us.  Two moms, plus 5, sometimes 6 kids with our little friend, Treyson, only meant for lots of high energy activities to wear. them. down.  Needless to say, the girls got good at bike riding.  Mr. Hill and I even got bikes with a cool seat on mine for the toddler to ride.  He likes to "cycle".  For a long long time. 

It was the best summer yet.  Although I'm ready for fall.  Football.  And much cooler weather, I'm already looking forward to see what next summer has in store for us.

First Day of School

I'm crying a little inside because summer is over.  And, let me tell you, we had a GOOD summer.  Especially compared to last year.  The girls were eager to start and I was a little eager to send them.  The hardest part for us this year was waking up!  All three kids figured out how to sleep in over the summer.  They spoiled me. 

We had meet the teacher last week.  Mykah was SO excited to see who her teacher was.  Karsyn was more excited to see if she had any of her friends in her class.  She doesn't, but she's being a trooper.  She makes new friends pretty easily, so I'm excited for her. 

Normally, I do a back-to-school photo shoot.  But to add to my "laziest mom of the year" award, I didn't do it.  The plans are to do it this weekend.  Better late than never, right?

The first day of school came.  8.25.14

Karsyn is big in 2nd grade.  She's excited to be in the portables and her teacher is Mrs. Yorek.

Mykah is excited to be in class with her friend Jayden.  She's in Mrs. Krenek's class, which I was super excited about.

 

I had to share this next one.  Mykah keeps saying she wants to be a rockstar.  I had her give me her best rockstar pose.  Clearly, we need to work on that. 

And then they were tired of me taking their pictures.  Hence the reason I don't get too eager to have photo shoots with them.

They came home and reported great days.  Mykah was a little more peppy than I expected.  She was in high gear and excited to tell me about her day.

The things she says ...

Mykah is a HOOT!  She constantly keeps us laughing and wondering all at the same time.  I wanted to share a few things she said just yesterday, mainly for me to remember, but also for you to enjoy.

M: There's a kid named Xavior in my class.
Me: That's a cool name.  Is he nice?
M: I do NOT like that name.
Me: Why?
M:  Because Jesus is the only Xavior.

M: Today I'm going to tell my teacher that I'm an Indian and she'll say "ATTENTION: We have an Indian in the class!"  (This led to unending giggles)

M: The class gets to vote on who gets to take Blueberry home at the end of the week.
Me: (knowing some classes do have pets) Hold up.  Who is Blueberry?
M: Our class dog.
(silence)
M: Don't worry, he's not real.  But our class gets to vote on Friday for who gets to bring him home.  And he likes to eat blueberry muffins.  Jayden said he's going to vote for me.  I want the whole class to vote for me.
Me: Well, some people might not vote for you and that's okay.  You do have to make sure you're being everyone's friend, being nice to everyone, and helping them if they need help.
M: Whew, I have a few days.

Y'all.  I wish you were all here when she says these things.  They are FAR funnier in person.  I'm so so so thankful God gave us a child with this sense of humor.  Karsyn is quite the character herself, but she's a little more serious and doesn't like people to laugh at her.  Jaxton seems to be a mix.  We shall see. 

IG Photo Collage 8.22.14

1.  I got contacts!  I'm more excited that I can wear sunglasses again than the fact that I can SEE!

2.  Granny gave me TONS of limes!  I shared with a few friends.

3.  Kid2 is getting ready to start Kindergarten!  We're sneaking in all the snuggles we can get before then.  Time has gone way too fast this summer.

4.  I'm obsessed with gold these days.  It's random for sure.

5.  I packed up my chair for a photo shoot.  Unpacked it when I returned.  The kids were playing outside, so I decided to get comfy before moving the chair back to the living room.

6.  He's too big for the high chair (so he thinks).  He'd much rather sit in a big chair like sisters.

7.  And he is obsessed with Mickey Mouse.  This is his favorite thing to do after he takes a nap.

8.  I got to hold baby Ellie!

9.  Kid2 decorated our mailbox with chalk.  Thankfully, it rained that day!

It's what I imagined

And more!  Having a boy is what I'm talking about this time. 

When I was pregnant and found out it was a boy, I was nervous, anxious, excited, thrilled, overjoyed, and scared all rolled into one big ball of emotions.  What was I going to do with a boy?  But I only had girls, so I really wanted a boy.   But I really wanted another girl because I knew girls.  But I wanted to have a boy to play in dirt and wear jeans with no shirts, and get messy without fussing.

And, boy, I got exactly that.

Exhibit A :  

Exhibit B :

Best of both worlds.  My boy would rather be naked, but the cutest thing ever was him walking around in just his jeans and playing with his tractors.  Another day, he was all about his Mickey Mouse helmet and refused to take it off.  Clearly, we had been playing outside which is why he's sweaty and has a dirty face. 

Another thing to know about my boy : PBJs (or GJs as he calls them) are his FAVORITE food ever. And it's almost the only thing he will eat, so he eats them everyday.  He also eats dirt, toots and laughs, and pees on the floor when he's waiting to get in the bathtub. 

ALL. BOY.