Matching Boys

Here is my first attempt at matching the boys.

Miriam came in with a blue headband and said she matched too.

My adorable children.

Other May Shenanigans

These are just some pictures from my phone that I haven't posted yet...

^^Levi was so small (3 weeks old)^^

^^Miriam's haircut^^

^^trying to capture the first smiles (one month old)^^

^^he looks so small in the big crib^^

Loving on Levi

There is no question who is the favorite around here...

^^this is what our living room looks like in the morning from our red curtains^^

Two Months

Levi is such a fun happy baby. He loves all the attention he gets from Miriam and Simon. He has the most sporadic schedule out of all of my kids. One night he will sleep 6 hours the next night he will only sleep 3 hours in a row. On average I get about a 4 1/2 hour stretch from him. He always goes right back to sleep though, so getting up isn't too bad. We are so happy Levi has joined our family.

At Levi's two month check-up he weighed 13 lbs. 15 oz. (90%) and was 23 3/4 inches long (80%).

Miriam at 2 months
Simon at 2 months

Potty Training

One of our major accomplishments for May was potty training Simon. We had been talking about it for quite sometime, but I was just waiting until I thought he was ready. He kept talking about doing it when he was three so I waited until he was three (however Levi was born two days after his birthday so we waited a few weeks). Simon woke up dry a couple of days in a row so I knew it was time to bite the bullet. The first day was the worst. At first I didn't feel like he cared. Michael just kept encouraging me and saying that he would catch on (smart man). After a couple of days I knew he was getting it. He didn't really have too many accidents besides the first day. We had him in diapers at night for about 2 weeks. Now he is diaper free day and night.

^^Simon wanted golf clubs for his special prize for learning to go potty^^

May Videos

Instagram Photos {May}

all of this month's photos are my first photo challenge//PEACE: bedtime with 3 kids fast asleep

SKYLINE: watching these two laugh is better than any skyline I have seen//

SOMETHING YOU WORE TODAY: comfort accessorized with baby feet

FUN!: my three boys playing Hedbanz//

BIRD: I didn't leave the house today, therefore I didn't see a single bird. Here is a picture of Levi instead

YOU: with Miriam and Simon in the Target dressing room post Levi feeding//

SOMEONE THAT INSPIRES YOU: these four inspire me to be better everyday

A SMELL YOU ADORE: fresh baked bread//

SOMETHING YOU DO EVERYDAY: peek in on my kids after they are asleep

A FAVORITE WORD: cheesecake. Our dessert for Mother's Day tomorrow.//

KITCHEN: took a picture of Michael in the kitchen so I could take a chance to wish him a happy birthday

SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY: being a mom to these 3 amazing kids//

MOM: as a mom I love that I get to decide to sit on the couch and hold my baby instead of cleaning

GRASS: Michael and his new lawnmower//LOVE: he is my one and only

WHAT YOU'RE READING: this is about all I have time to read these days//

SNACK: I have been devouring these lately. I am talking a bag every two days.

SOMETHING YOU MADE: salt and vinegar kale chips (my kids loved them)//

A FAVORITE PLACE: at home with my family

SOMETHING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: milk (especially with cookies)//

WHERE YOU STAND: watching Levi get "decorated" by his sister and brother is a great place to stand

PINK: can I post about pink without this beautiful girl?//

TECHNOLOGY: I can look up breakfast ideas while nursing Levi at 4:00 am

SOMETHING NEW: been shopping for vacation//UNUSUAL: my kids today... or is it just the usual?

12 O'CLOCK: our picnic on the Potomac and the snake that interrupted our picnic//

SOMETHING SWEET: Michael coming home and taking care of Levi

THE WEATHER TODAY: hot and humid... but my new stroller came today!//

A NUMBER: 17 more days until our first family vacation

YOUR PERSONALITY: let's talk about a change over the years. 2 years ago I would have freaked out at the sight of my kids covered in chalk. Today I say it will wash off and I am just happy they have played nicely together for a long time//

SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL: strawberry picking