Village

I'm sure you have heard the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." Well truer words have never been spoken. So many times I have benefitted from people around me. They share wisdom, laughs and a helping hand. 

I have been at my wits end this week with my sweet little Colt. He has been so defiant and unruly. It has been exhausting. Last night I called my mom and said as much. And I asked her WHAT DO I DO?!?!? She encouraged me to have a small one on one time with him and just talk to him. He needs to be seen and heard. Oh. Right. Why didn't I think of that. :)

After dinner Dan watched the other three and I took my boy out for ice cream. 

He was SO excited. 

We talked for a little while then this conversation happened. 

Me: "Things are kind of hard right now aren't they?"

C very thoughtfully "Yea. Sometimes I miss it. And I am sad about it. Not always just sometimes."

Me: "It's okay to feel sad. What do you miss?"

C obviously stumped and trying to find a word to use. 

Me: "Do you miss our old house?"

C kind of sadly: "Ya. Do you know we used to have bunk beds?"

Me: "Do you miss having your own space?"

C using his hands to show me: "Pierce was here and I slept here."

Me: "And it is hard that you don't have that anymore. Sometime I feel sad about it, too. It's normal to feel sad. Even though it's kind of hard right now we are all in this together. We are a family and we will be with each other forever. If you feel sad about it again you can tell me you feel sad and ask for a hug."

C nodded his head and was obviously satisfied with the conversation. He then started chatting about the song on the radio. 

My sweet boy. This has been such a hard time for all of us. Moving can be so hard. 

So thankful for my village who helps me raise my children. Thank you momma for seeing into my boy's heart and guiding me to be a better mother! 

Second Birthday

Today we celebrated Max's second birthday! It was a very simple family party. 

The kids helped me make the cupcakes. 

They helped me decorate, too. Hehehe

We had hot dogs, chips, homemade  Mac n cheese and we let the kids have "special drinks" sprite. They were so excited about that! After lunch we opened presents. 

After opening presents (that he absolutely loved. Thanks Pap & Gigi and Mike & Meredith) we had cupcakes. 

He wasn't sure how he felt about being sung to and blowing out the candles. However, he LOVED eating the cupcakes. 

A few more party pictures. 

Happy birthday my baby boy!

We love you so much!!!!

More pictures

I don't know why the only posts I can manage to do right now are pictures, but it's true. So here are a few more pictures of the last few weeks. Enjoy. 

Little baby fell asleep while snuggling with daddy. 

Pierce fell asleep in front of the door on the floor. Must have been exhausted!!!

His first haircut. So cute!!!

Loving our toddler carrier!

I don't know why I have so may sleeping pictures. Haha. But this guys was pooped out after a long day and no nap. 

Saffryn did my hair and make-up one morning. She told me, "you look like a colorful lady!" -just what I always wanted!

Ok, I am a serious weirdo. Another picture of them alseep. Sorry. But doesn't he look adorable!

I just love the things he creates!

A riveting game of Jenga!

It was so nice to play outside!!!

"Helping" me unload the dishwasher. 

We went to a church event called Warrier Princess. 

He made this chair to sit on while playing. 

Building a lego creation. 

Handsome Boy!

We got to have a 24 hour kid free trip together. It was full of laughter!!!

All three of us are sickly. Stupid germs. 

His selfie needs some work. ;)

I have never seen a toddler who loves to do art as much as Max does! He only colors on paper and will sit and do it for a long time! 

Naptime shenanigans. But I finally got him to sleep!

Playing in the ball pit. 

I think I am caught up for now. :)