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Flashback Friday: Sleepy Kids
Brina crashed in the middle of chewing in the ring
Today’s Flashback Friday goes back 10 years when the girls were 6 months old. They were exploring more and falling to sleep in random places. Sometimes in the middle of playing with a toy. I tried to move them a few times, but every time I did they would wake up so I just decided to leave them and let them rest. Usually the random naps were small power naps and they were back to playing within a few minutes anyway.
They are beginning to be more mobile and it took more energy to keep up with them. It is so precious watching them sleep peacefully even if it is in their high chair at a weird angle. Oh to be that flexible again.
At this time they are still sleeping in the same crib. As they grow and move around more in their sleep the crib it starting to get a little more chummy, but they look so sweet sleeping together I wasn’t ready to move them into separate cribs quite yet. Occasionally we would come to check on them in the morning and we would see that during the night they scooted down in the crib until their feet were hanging out. Not sure how it was comfortable, but they didn’t wake up or seem to mind it.
When we checked on this morning their were two sets of titty bitty toes sticking out from their crib. It was all I could do not to squeeze those cute little toes, but they were sleeping so peacefully.
Brina fast asleep in her hair chair. Such a rough life. Love how she folds her hands together sometimes when she sleeps.
Brina and Karlie – sleepy babies.
Taking a snooze during their play time with Mr. Octopus – Brina and Karlie
Playing is such hard work for the little ones – Karlie and Brina
Brina fell asleep while playing in her exersaucer!
She woke up with some sleepy “toy lines” on her face. Poor baby!
Playing in the exersaucers is exhausting. Both have crashed during their play time.
How can that be comfortable Karlie!? Not sure how she was still sleeping so soundly with her legs sticking out like that? I think my feet with get cold and go numb. Guess that’s the fun of being a baby.
Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
Thankful for spending the extra time with my girls. They were a huge help this week. Thankful for everything Jake does for our family. I am blessed. There was so much to be thankful for last week.
I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week. Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:
Monday – Thankful for the girls help organizing the items that need to be donated and sold. They organized, took pictures, packed up the items, and went with me to deliver everything.
Tuesday – Thankful that we were able to find some swimsuits for the girls. It’s a lot of work shopping and trying on clothes but they did a great job! Grateful that Jake was able to spend some time working on the tree house fort after work.
Wednesday – Thankful that the girls had a great attitude when the movie that we went to see was sold out.
Thursday – Thankful for the girls help in getting the house picked up, supper put together and more. They are great help and for the most part we have a grand time doing it together. Thankful for laughter and a chance to have some one-on-one chitchat time.
Friday – Thankful for an opportunity eat dinner with some of Jake’s co-workers and enjoy part of the Greenville Drive game against Charleston which eventually got canceled due to rain and lightening. We still had fun!
What are you thankful for today? I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today. It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!
Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
Last week was a different kind of busy with Jake’s family in town. We had a lot of fun playing, catching up, and spending time together. The week went by really fast. I am blessed. There was so much to be thankful for last week.
I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week. Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:
Monday – Thankful for the girls help with finishing up cleaning, running errands, and putting away groceries. Jake’s sister and family arrived late in the afternoon and we had a relaxing evening with them.
Tuesday – Thankful that Nadia was able to get into the dentist today and fix her tooth. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins all morning. There were some big nerf wars going on throughout the house.
Wednesday – Thankful that we were able to go with Mirm and the kids to Otter’s Creek Water Park. The kids had a great time playing in the water, swimming, going down all the slides. We took a picnic lunch at a table next to the park then went back in to swim longer. All the kids crashed on the way back home from playing so hard at the water park.
Thursday – Thankful for a chance to host Mirm’s family as well as Jake’s cousins that live in the area for the evening. We had walking tacos, great food, fun games, and more that evening. The kids enjoyed some new water balloons that Mirm picked up for the kids. It was nice seeing everyone and spending the evening together.
Friday – Thankful that the girls got off to camp well. Jake got up early to head to Charleston for work and came back later that day. Jake and I had a fun time with Jake’s extended family at Luke & Kristen’s neighborhood pool for the evening. Good foo, fun, and fellowship. It was the last time everyone was able to get together before Mirm’s family left for their next destination.
What are you thankful for today? I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today. It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!
Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
It was the kids first full week of summer break. We packed in a lot of fun activities and projects. It has been fun spending the extra time with them. Thankful for the opportunity to spend time hanging out with my girls. Jake has busy working on building them a tree-house fort in the woods with some leftover wood we had around. The kids are VERY EXCITED and have been helping haul wood, tools, and other items back and forth. I am blessed. There was so much to be thankful for last week.
I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week. Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:
Monday – Thankful for the opportunity to go for a bike ride, play a game, and hike through the woods with the girls today.
Tuesday – Thankful that we were able to get into the dentist this morning to fix Brina’s braces. Grateful that the girls and I were able to go to the Free Movie, a park, and run some errands. The girls were a huge help in sorting and carrying a pile of wood down to the area next to their treehouse fort so Jake can have it the next time he gets a chance to work on it. Jake was sweet today and picked up an organizer for the girls robotic project this summer so we were able to get it off the table.
Wednesday – Thankful for kids who enjoy spending time with me. We spent the day at home, but the activities they choose to do included reading, building items with legos, games, and more fun! Tonight we had our Kid Date Night. Jake went with Brina to Frozen Disney on Ice and had a wonderful time. I went with Karlie to Frankie’s Fun Park and out to dinner, she loved trying out laser tag for the first time.
Thursday – Thankful for a chance to run errands with the kids today. It was nice having them with me to talk to and help carry in and put away the groceries. We even squeezed an activity at the library and got drenched running to the car afterward. It poured at home too, but after Jake got home we all spent some time working on the treehouse fort.
Friday – Thankful Jake’s thoughtfulness. My computer was slowing down so he ordered and installed additional ram for me. He did this without mentioning anything it to me until he was putting it into my laptop. Love how thoughtful he is. He always takes such good care of me.
What are you thankful for today? I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today. It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!
Counting My Blessings: Week In Review
The kids wrapped up their last week of school. We got to attend their awards ceremony where both received a bunch of awards. They finished 4th grade very well. I am super excited to have more time with them over their summer break. We have so much fun planned for this week. I am blessed. There was so much to be thankful for last week.
I want to be accountable to you so the following are snip-its of some of the things I am thankful for this past week. Counting My Blessings – Week In Review:
Monday – Thankful for the opportunity to teach the girls about various household chores. One of the chores they are mastering this summer is laundry. While they may be slower or have things folded differently they are making progress and getting better already.
Tuesday – Thankful for all the hard work the girls put into their 4th grade school year. We got to attend their 4th Grade Awards Ceremony and they blew us away with all the awards they received this year!
Wednesday – Thankful for Jake and the little surprises he brings home to me whether it is a flower, treat, or something that needs to be fixed around the house. This week he brought home outlets for the kitchen and changed out the outlet and light switch near the sink. Glad he is able to do so much around the house and yard. He is working on a big, but fun project for the girls right now too which I will share with you soon! Love him so much!
Thursday – Thankful that the girls only had a half day of school today. They were a big help doing grocery errands and putting away all the groceries once we were home.
Friday – Thankful that today was the girls last day of 4th grade and they are now on SUMMER BREAK!!!! So excited to spend extra time with my kids. They did fantastic in 4th grade and both are now officially 5th graders! Wow, time flies by quickly!
What are you thankful for today? I encourage you to take the time to write down a few blessings that you have in your life today. It will help cheer you up and turn your focus on the amazing blessings you encounter each day!
