Where do I begin??

Once again...I am behind.

One day when I learn how to be productive AND have Twins at the same time...I will be updating this blog more regularly. 

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I will begin with expressing my love for the upcoming holiday!!!

I am more excited for this Christmas than any other Christmas in my life:)

Why?

I have three kids.


TWO of them are tiny and always hold hands = cutest thing on earth. If they are anywhere near eachother...they will hold hands without fail! Love it.
Here they are holding hands by the tree:)

It has been SO rewarding for me to go back through my blog posts written last year at this time and read my thoughts and feelings about my pregnancy, my babies, the overwhelming thoughts about birthing and caring for TWO newborns at the same time, nursing, my fears about having enough time for Jaxson, etc.

My blogs posts or (journal entries rather) are priceless to me. If nothing else, they give me great perspective and allow me to really see how far I've come. Especially when I get in a slump and walk around wearing my Uggs and sweats with yesterdays makeup still on my face:)

Exactly one year ago this month...I remember laying in bed dreaming about this season, when my babies would be here and I would be snuggling and loving on them instead of barfing my brains out:) I WROTE  about ordering stockings with their names embroidered on them....and making everything warm, cozy and extra special. I wrote LOTS about what it might be like to have a little girl. I worried so deeply about how I would make "Me and Jaxson" time and still get that one on one I crave/need with my firstborn and handsome little man:):)

I can't say that I've found all the answers...but it's amazing what TIME can do.

In one years time....so many of my worries have worked themselves out. So many questions answered...and the hard work finally paying off.

I am THOROUGHLY enjoying all of the changes that this past year has brought to our life.

Holding hands again:)
I think this will be one of those pictures that makes me cry as they get older.

The trees are up.

The stockings hung...ALL 5 of them...with names...just like I dreamed:)

I bought myself a Christmas book and stay up late reading by the Christmas tree.

I NOW know full well the JOYS of having a little girl...and all the dresses, bows, tutu's and accessories that accompany it. I am doing OK balancing things and making time for Jaxson:)

For example, today I fed London bananas, fed Mason a bottle...while sitting indian style on the bar...listening to Jaxson read his homework outloud. Wahlah!! Stretching yourself between three little humans and all of their needs IS POSSIBLE. Who knew?!?!

The hardest part is doing it all well!

My perfectionism has had to slide down a few notches on the scale:)

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I am trying hard to soak each day up....

...trying Extra hard to take it all in and reflect on the past year and what a LONG and BUMPY road it was getting to this point.

These babies of mine...and the stretch marks...and the REALLY stressful hard days...and the mounds of laundry....and the ZERO time to do anything I want to do....and the clumps of hair that I'm losing daily....

are all worth it.

hah!

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Some of the things happening around here:

My babies tried rice cereal and food for the first time!

Jaxson wrote his letter to Santa!

Mason learned to roll from tummy to back!

The Twinners found their toes (love this stage)!

The Twinners got a jumperoo. Mason loves it more than London.

London wore her first Tutu! Ok...it was a relaxing Sunday and we didn't leave the house...but it was her first little tutu-type thing and I am crazy about taking pictures:) ha!

Mason & London giggle out loud! They are smitten with their older brother!
I also dress them alike almost DAILY!

 



They laugh at each other! The other night they saw eachother in snowsuits and thought it was hilarious!

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arom and I decided we needed to start a diet...and that it was time to quit relying on Dr. Pepper to get us through every waking moment of our lives! (He is the only one that has started exercising....I just limit my food intake to chocolate covered raisins for every meal:)

Jaxson became a Super Star Reader at Kindergarten and is doing great!

 

I got the Twins 6 Month checkups and Shots done all by Myself:) IT WAS CRAZY!
Both weighed 16 pounds and are healthy as can be!

The kids got their Christmas pictures taken!
(a few of my favorites:)

Some days are LONG and FULL...but we wouldn't trade it for anything.
These three make life worth living and during this season of counting my blessings...I count being their MOTHER as my biggest one.

I will be updating more regularly! I have a new system down:)
That and I have somehow learned to do 3-4 things at a time!! I owe that to my little multiples!!

xoxo
Kristin

Catch up!

 Where to begin????

 

I'm behind.

It's VERY hard to take the time to blog these days:)

 

Life is crazy.

I am loving these babies.

I am exhausted on a daily basis!

I haven't slept through the night for almost 10 months.

How long can someone go before just dropping dead I ask?!?!

 

 

If I get a free second I would rather sleep, eat, clean, read a book...or do ANYTHING other than upload pictures:) I guess it comes down to prioties...and THIS ONE happens to slowly move further down the list.

 

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I DO, however, LOVE reading back through my blog posts. I love digging into the archives and reading about Jaxson growing up....his first time doing sparklers on the 4th of July....when he learned to walk...what new words he was learning....or his very first soccer game. It's my journal. I love it. I am so glad that I've kept it up for all these years!!

 

I don't have as much time as I used to....but these pictures are precious to me.

So....I will keep finding the time...even if my posts are sometimes few and far between!

 

"there is a season for everything"....I love that saying/motto. Right now I've been thrust OVER-TIME into the season of Motherhood.

 

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Let me tell you a secret: It's kicking my butt.

Another secret: I love every second of it.

 

A normal Friday night at my house (for the last 8 plus years) looked a little something like this: Nice dinner out, cold stone, rent movie, shopping, etc. Sleeping in on Saturday morning.  

Compare that to what I did tonight: Wash and sterilize bottles/niples and rings, rock London to sleep, give Mason amoxicillan for sinus infection, take care of London's bum rash, start a load of barfed on laundry, rock Mason to sleep......etc.

 

It's absolutely crazy.

Then why do I love it so much?!?!

 

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I guess because LONDON gut laughed at me tonight when I kissed on the neck.

Or how she grasped my shirt tight with her little hand while I rocked her to sleep...and I could tell she KNEW me and was content being in my arms.

 

Or how Jaxson told me after dinner that I was the best mom in the world and how he wouldn't want any other girl to be his mom. ha!

 

Or how Mason stares around the room and the second his eyes lock on mine...and I see in his eye that he recognizes me...he will grin the hugest grin you've ever seen. I mean...HOLY CRAP...it is huge and precious and all MINE.

 

They are worth it.

Worth giving up my perfectly organized life.

Worth being on top of things and up to date on my blogging:)

Worth giving up every and all date nights!

 

They are worth it.

and so much more:)

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Check out my babies at 5 months old!

They are the highlight of my life.



 

I dress them matching daily:)

I know I won't get away with this forever...so for now...THEY WILL MATCH!

It makes my heart melt when they snuggle, hold hands or interact with eachother.

 



 

 

We have 9:00 a.m. church....and it is rough!

I can't wait until January when our church switches to 11:00:)

Getting two babies bathed, dressed, fed and everyone ready for church by 8:45 kicks my butt!

Especially because these two spoiled little stinkers still like to eat TWICE in the night!!!

Why I haven't broke them of that habit is beyond me:)

I guess I am just thoroughly enjoying my babies (even the exahausting aspects) because they may very possibly be my last.

 

 

We have been enjoying this wonderful Fall weather. It has been warm enough to spend many nights out on the deck roasting smores and sitting by the campfire.

 

Jaxson has such a special relationship with his baby brother and sister. He is always snuggling them and begging to hold them. Lately he has been very sweet and protective of London. She stares at him and he is one of the only peoplr who can get her to laugh out loud. She LOVES him...and the feelings are mutual. He always calls her "princess" or "sweetheart" and tells me that she smells "delicious!"

 

These twins are the best gift I have ever given this little boy. Hands down.

 

 

We had a wonderful month of October! We did many Fall activities as family:) We went on hayrides, carved pumpkins..THE WORKS! My three kiddos mean the world to me.

 

This year was super exciting! The TWINS first of EVERYTHING is a big deal to me:) Don't even get me started on Christmas....I'm making Jarom crazy already with all my planning.

 

 London was my little Zebra this year.

 

My three kiddos: Halloween 2012

Jaxson was Captain America! "the strongest of all Avengers!" according to my little man:) 

 

I wanted to do a quick CATCH UP...so that I can "attempt" staying more on top of things from now on! I am VERY excited for the upcoming holidays and starting some new little traditions with my family. Jaxson is at such a darling age...and is getting so excited to put together his Christmas list!

 

Things truly feel COMPLETE in my life right now...and for that I am extra Grateful this time of year.

 

Last year at this time,  I was at the beginning of what was a very long and difficult journey. It was filled with lots of praying, pain and suffering on my part, service from friends and family and help, love and support from a wonderful husband.

 

I am so grateful for all of it...because my TWO little miracles are healthy and here to enjoy the season this year and it couldn't FEEL BETTER! I will be celebrating so many things this season...but at the top of my list is MOTHERHOOD and the gift I was given. The chance to have TWO more. The chance I was given to have a daughter:) The chance I was given to experience TWINS...which is a special and UNIQUE blessing in and of itself:)

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their FALL!

xoxo

kristin

 



Life latey:)

I have a free moment!!!

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I don't know what to do with all this freedom:)
The truth is I'd like to take a bubble bath, shave my legs and paint my toes...OR CLIMB IN BED and catch up on my TVO...but when I say I have a FREE MOMENT...it's just that....a MOMENT.

Chances are some little person will need me in the next 15 minutes:)
Which, surprisingly, I am totally fine with.

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(My weakness in life at the moment is buying and dressing them in anything that matches. I am also a sucker for striped baby tights. But that recent fascination is a whole other post. Hey...we all have our temptations!!!)

 Sometimes they hold hands....it's the best ever.

 oh crapola....she is awesome.

 No words to describe his sweetness.

THIS is what I've been waiting for. A full, crazy house. Love it.

Today as I was surrounded by 2 bumbos, 2 binky's, 2 toys, 2 blankets and 2 babies....while singing patty cake....I thought to myself, "I have the best life."


(I spy: 2 stuffed animals, 2 binky's, 2 bumbos and 2 babies:) My life in a nutshell!

Crazy how what seems like torture and chaos to one....is another person's heaven on earth.

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I'm not even sure where to start!

Things are great. My babies are growing. They are the light of my life. I am exhausted. Who knew that one little kindergartener could keep you so busy. Why is he involved in 6 extracurricular's that keep me running from one thing to the next like a taxi driver?!?! Did I mention that I want to freeze time and re-live this exact stage of life for YEARS. I am loving it.

Other than yesterday when I forgot that it was Wednesday and didn't pick up kindergarten carpool:) Whoopsie.

Which brings me to my kindergartener who is a pretty awesome kid. I think I'll keep him.
(doing homework)

 Chocolate Chip waffles before heading off to school!

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I finally have this TWIN thing figured out. It's busy but it's very rewarding. I guess that's what happens when you lose yourself in serving others. :):) In my case...I am the 24/7 slave to one sweet little boy and one high-maintenance little sweetheart:) If my little London poops....she freaks. She wants that diaper changed before she is even done!! It's crazy:) Then there is the boy....who will sit in it completely content for hours. HA!

You should see the things I do each day:) Did you know I can nurse London and feed Mason a bottle at the same time??  I even took them on an outing to Kohl's yesterday night....just me and my big old diaper bag and double stroller. Seriously...I get comments on my overly huge diaper bag. I sometimes feel like Mary Poppins. I usually have anything anyone could ever want in that thing. WHy am I not skinny yet for carrying it around all the time??? hmmmm?

...moment of silence for the cutest picture of all time...with the cutest baby boy of all time:) I walked behind him and he just kept watching my every move....aaghhhhh....they are growing and getting so big.

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We have been taking the Twins everywhere....enjoying as much of the Fall weather as possible...and spending time together as a family. My sister just flew to Utah for 5 days and we partied until we all were exhausted every day.

These kids of mine have had lots of FIRSTS.

The Twins had their first trip to the Hogle Zoo!

 Mason was asleep!!

They also had their first trip to the Pumpkin Patch!

Who wears flip flops and leggings to the pumpkin patch? Who climbs a haystack in a dress and leggings with a 4 month old so he can go down the slide???

I need mental help I guess.

My pregnant sister (she is having Mason's best friend in March)...me and my three kiddos...and my sister in law Kelsey with Kayla's little girl Lexi.

I was hot and hungry and tired:) Hence why I look like I just ran a marathon.

We have had lots of days at the park...kicking on a blanket while Jaxson played.

We get some fresh air every morning and go for a walk while Jax is at school (thank goodness it's cooled off a bit...so I can attempt to lose this baby weight!)
(pictures on my laptop and I'm to lazy to get them)

This weekend we will travel to southern Utah for a wedding and to introduce the Twins to their great grandpa for the first time!

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Other than that....

I have been busy this week compiling my Christmas Lists (holy crap....I know...ridiculous)!

I have even made a good sized dent in my Christmas Shopping. Yay for getting it done early:)

Did you know that your credit card company will call your husband if you order enough stuff from the baby girl section at Dillards.com.
They will.
 And they will tell on you and you will be left no choice but to confess to him that you like to online shopping at 2:00 a.m. while he is sleeping.... AND then beg forgiveness of course.

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I take LOTS of pictures.

My babies can SMILE and LAUGH....what in the crap???!??!?!

How can they possibly be getting so big??

The Doctor said that I could start rice cereal anytime between now and 6 months.

 My answer: 6 months. My babies are NOT big enough to eat food. I refuse to even entertain the idea;) I only wish I was kidding!! We will be waiting 2 more months for that at this house. Yep. Sure will.

My little London loves me....almost as much as I love her.

She smiles and giggles when I'm holding her....and she bursts into tears when I put her down sometimes.
It is the best thing ever:) Dead serious. I mean...what a great self-esteem booster that is. She seems to be the only one who likes me this much in the world.

Last week she would tear up if I put her down...and grin and snuggle up to me when I'd pick her up again.
Best day ever.
Just look at that face.

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Well....there is a small update on our lives.
Jaxson is loving school, soccer season is in full swing, basketball just started, tumbling is working wonders for getting the little man's energy out...and I am super super super excited for October and the upcoming holidays. The house is ready for halloween and I have baked and consumed 2 pans of pumkin sqaures. I wish I was kidding.

My next update will be smaller:) And sooner:)
Promise.

xoxo
kristin