One day they'll Hate this!!!

Just some fun shots of Seth and Simon being funny in the bathtub.

Too cute to resist!

A Night at the Fields

Every Monday and Wednesday night we head out to they YMCA fields for Sean and Seth's soccer games.

This past Monday they each had a game, as Sean's team had a make-up game from a previous rainout.

It is so fun to watch them play. Sean has really started to understand the game this year and it's amazing to me his ability to anticipate what is going to happen.

He has scored a goal in almost all of the games which is exciting, but for me the best part is seeing his confidence and knowledge of the sport.

Seth, on the other hand, is just learning. Try to imagine 5 three year olds chasing after one soccer ball. It is cute and absolutely frustrating to watch. They do not get the concept of spreading out and passing the ball.

Kelly coaches both of their teams and I am on the sidelines trying to take pictures and keep Simon from running onto the field!!!!!

what more could anyone ask for?

Tioga Carnival

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Saturday (before everyone got so sick) we went to a neighborhood family carnival to benefit the building of a new Children's Hospital in Gainesville.

We had fun, the boys ate hot dogs and wanted to get their faces painted.

This is the result:

Dirty Baby

The other night it was actually cool enough out that we went outside and played after dinner. I think it was a brisk 89 degrees. I sent the boys out with some Italian Ice and just let them go crazy. Sean ate his completely all gone, Seth had a few bites, and Simon, well, you can see for yourself.....
I LOVE IT!!!!

"Cookie Tossin' "

It started Thursday night. Simon woke up after having gotten sick in his crib. He has continued to be unpredictably sick since then.
Then last night after we came home from a "family carnival", Seth proved he has the same thing. It has been a very quiet, laying-low kind of day.
I hate when my babies are sick, but i have to say the snuggles are so worth it. Dishes and laundry can wait, I'll take the hugs!!!!

the countdown

I don' t have a picture for this one, but I just have to share a funny moment from tonight.
I had Seth and Simon in the tub being outside playing this evening. It was getting late so I told them that we needed to get out of the tub and get ready for bed. No one responded. I said it again. Still no acknowledgment of me whatsoever. Then I raised my voice a bit and said, "Boys, I am going to count to three and I want you to get up and let's get out of the tub." "ONE,.......
and lo and behold, Simon who is barely piecing together words here and there busts out with...."TOOOH, FEEEEE"
I nearly wet my pants.
Oh, the joys of parenting.

Sea World

We spent Labor Day in Orlando with Mimi and Papa.

We took the boys to see Shamu at Sea World, needless to say, they absolutely loved it.

I can't exactly say what the best part was for the boys, you can see the pictures of them feeding the dolphins, which they thought was pretty cool.

They got to pet the rays, but complained that they were too slimy.

Boys can be funny that way!

"Super Seth"

We came home from dropping Sean at school, and I headed into the bedrooms to make the beds and clean up from the morning chaos.

I returned to the family room to a VERY proud Seth.

And, rightfully so.

He is a gem!!!

Brotherly Love

Sean and Simon were up early this morning and while I made breakfasts and packed Sean's lunch, Sean, being the wonderful big brother that he is, was entertaining Simon by showing him "Curious George" on the computer. They were laughing and having a grand ol' time.

This was the super cute view from my kitchen.

I'm a lucky girl!!

Simon the Healthy Eater

I've always been pleased with my boys' appetites and their willingness to eat healthy food. That being said, they ARE still little boys who would much prefer a hot dog slathered in ketchup than broccoli any day.

But then came Simon.

The other day I made him lunch of peanut butter and jelly, chips, fruit and milk.

I made myself a veggie wrap filled with alfalfa sprouts, hummus, cucumbers and red bell peppers all wrapped in a spinach wrap.

Simon began gesturing that he wanted what I had, so I thought, sure I'll let him taste it, it's not like he'll want it.

Little booger ate the entire thing.

Now as we all know kids are unpredictable and I truly thought this was simply a coincidental moment that he decided he'd eat such a grown-up lunch.

Well, as of now, Simon gets his own veggie wrap full of all of the aforementioned ingredients and chows down!!!

I took pictures as evidence!

Amazing Structures

Sean and Seth love to build thing together. I love that they play together so nicely and are always very encouraging of one another. They really are the best of friends already!

Sean asked me to take some pictures of the things they built this summer, primarily the train tracks. Please know that those were all built completely on their own. Not one ounce of adult input.

I think it's pretty impressive.

Let the games begin!

School started today. It was not easy getting them moving first thing this morning, but once they were moving it was a great morning. Sean and Seth were very excited to be in there new classes and see all their friends.

The school is set up that all the preschool classes and Kindergarten are on one side of the campus, seperated by offices and the library. The other side of the campus houses first through fifth grade. Needless to say that made it very real for Sean that this is "real school".

Those of you out there with tiny babies, (you know who you are) take it all in. It goes by so very quickly!!

(p.s. someone please tell me how to flip these pictures around)

Making a comeback

I know it has literally been a year since I was last active in posting entries on this blog, and frankly I don't know why I stopped.
I am going to do my best to keep up with it, as I think it is a great way to keep friends and family informed of what's going on in my busy life with three little boys. I also feel that it truly enhances relationships with loved ones.

This past weekend my Mom and Dad ( Mimi and Papa) came up. They were the surprise babysitters for the weekend. The boys were ecstatic! Kelly and I attended a fund raiser that had activities Thursday night, Friday night, and Saturday night. Kelly was also "required" to golf on Friday and Saturday. ;)

Needless to say the boys had a blast. Sean and Seth each got a pet fish. We'll see how that goes. They played with the new wood blocks that Papa brought from his trip to Ohio. They built cities and farms.
They are busy and precious.

School starts on Wednesday. Tomorrow is their open house. I cannot believe I have a first grader!!!!
He has kept up with his math and reading this summer.
He has read all 30 books that were "suggested" without any complaints.
I took the liberty of giving him math sheets 2 to 3 times per week. Again, no complaining. He is a bright kid and loves to learn.
Seth asks for "homework" too, so I do my best to keep him busy while Sean does his work. Seth will be in pre2, which is his second year of preschool. He'll go M, W, F.

Simon is 18months now and into absolutely EVERYTHING. He climbs, he runs, he throws balls. Nothing but boy!!! I love it!

I am so blessed to have 3 BEAUTIFUL, healthy and loving little boys.
I look forward to sharing them with you.