Making it to the Cool Club

So yesterday morning we really were running low on groceries. It is crazy we used to go every two weeks between grocery store runs, but now if I don't go twice a week we coast in on no juice or milk and the "B" pile of snacks. Anyway, both girls had school, and her I was, late at night, trying to come up with something filling and edible they would like. I found some Cocoa puffs, pretzel rods, and marshmallows and made a trail mix.

When Sophie got off the bus she ran to me and gave a big hug and said she had the BEST snack. She wanted to know HOW I knew that packing "sticks" with things to put ON the sticks. Apparently sticking marshmallows and Cocoa Puffs is a very cool thing to do at snack time. But I got the best response a mommy can get... "Mommy, I don't know how you know to send cool snacks, but I am glad you do. Thanks a lot."

Getting Normal...

See this sleepy little girl, all fuzzy from an Iphone picture? This hasn't happened much lately. This was actually at 5:30 at night, and was her first time to stop on this particular day.

Life is in FULL swing right now. Between school, trips, activities, church, and playtime we are exhausted! Add on pink eye and some crazy trips to get Sophie from school because of BIZARRO sickness, we are tired! But, it is fun. Our new normal!

No crazy news lately in our world. The few who follow this blog have emailed lately to see if we dropped off the world. I will try to do a better job of keeping up with our little life for old friends!

I even updated my other blog, Naptime Hobby! I have been wanting to sew several things lately, so I am making myself sit down and get some cute things done for family and friends. Of course, our naps are slowly fleeting (see above picture of Harper), but Camille is my little sidekick and even if she is awake she is happy if she hears my noise. Thank goodness for that!

Proud moments, in no particular order...

Two posts in one day of fun events that have happened over the past few weeks is hard, but I am trying to remember things I don't want to forget.... whew! Anyway, here is my attempt to look back in a year and remember our life as it was this week!

Proud Moment 1- Spanish Fort has this opportunity to let little girls come spend a day with the real cheerleaders and learn a few moves, pay money, get a shirt, and cheer on the field! What a bargain! Sophie and Lillie participated in this and had a BALL! By the way, the cheerleaders were asking to take pictures with Sophie because they thought she was cute. She now has asked me to fix her hair in pigtails all the time. She thinks that is the key to cuteness.

Proud Moment 2- This baby weight is liking hanging around me. I must be cool or something. I have been getting back into the gym rotation, hauling girls and bags to the nursery while I groan through pilates and swim laps. Last week I decided to try a treadmill, just to see where my running abilities lie. I started a fast walk, but knew I could do more. Then I did it... I ran a MILE and felt awesome! I haven't ran in one year. I usually have to really work for that first full mile. I could have gone further but I got a page for Camille.

Proud moment 3- My Harper started preschool! She is in an older two/young three class because of her birthday. She loves it! Her teacher is also her Sunday nursery worker, so there were no hesitations on going to school. I think she is going to have a fabulous year!

Proud moment 4- The other night I helped Sophie with homework, showed Harper how to write a seven, held Camille in a baby bjorn bouncing to Harry Belafonte, all while making a beschamel sauce for a new recipe. Nothing burned, noone cried, and all the homework was right.

Proud moment 5- Sophie's school held Circus Day Friday, where the Kindergarteners dress up like their favorite circus people and parade. My little tightrope walker was adorable!

Two and Five

I haven't blogged with pictures in a while because, honestly, I have no time to sit down unless it is late at night and usually a baby is in my lap with me, so I finally have a moment to dump my camera photos on our computer so this will be a day of catch up blogging!

Sophie turned five a few weeks ago. Now, we had her party before school started to avoid those new friend awkward moments of should they come to the party or not kind of thing. So by the time her birthday rolled around, she had a revamped party! She had school on her birthday, but her teacher made sure she got royal treatment everywhere, put her on the morning announcements, and had her own little celebration. Bebe and Poppie were waiting at the bus stop with balloon in hand to keep her party going!

She is tiny for a five year old, but don't let that fool you. She is very smart and catches on to things really fast. Give her a 100 piece jigsaw puzzle and 15 minutes later it is complete, with little to no help from us. She is sensitive and sweet, and every now and then completely silly! We love our little Sophie!

In the meantime, Camille has hit her two month mark! Don't know why this picture is crooked, but if you tilt your head you will see a sweet baby, much happier than in her one month photo!

She weighed 11.3 pounds and was 23 1/4 inches long at her check up, which is 50% across the board. She sleeps well in her little carrier when we have errands and loves to cuddle at night. She is starting to coo, and I expect a laugh any day now! She perks up when she hears her sisters talking, and loves to watch fans!

End of Life as We Know It.

So, yesterday our world changed. The first of three kids entered the world of school. Although I am so excited to join the PTA, have entries in bake sales, watch a sweet blonde get off the school bus in her cute little jumper, I know that those lazy days where we just closed the blinds and played in the playroom instead of getting out of the house are now over. I know we will still have them, but they will now be scheduled around tests and recitals.

She adored getting a tray and eating cafeteria pizza, Mrs. Gipson is already the coolest person EVER, and she hoped this morning she gets picked to be superstar student. I think she likes it.

I asked Sophie a few questions before school started that will hopefully come a tradition each year as she and the other girls grow. Here are her answers:

Teacher- Mandie Gipson, who will be out soon to deliver TWINS! Her interim will be Karen Day

Favorite Color- Purple, duh (I am quoting her here)

Favorite Song- Hush Little Rooster ( This is a classic Frazer UMC Children's song. I know her former choir teacher would be proud)

Favorite Food- Toss up between the Onion Soup from Hibachi Resaurants and Ice Cream.

Favorite Activity- Playing in her new playroom

Favorite Movie- Princess and the Frog

When I grow up- She wants to be a Cheerleader.

conversations around the ironing board.

Heard this morning at our house, as Lee ironed clothes for work....

sophie- Daddy, why do you wear a shirt under that buttoned shirt?
lee- well, i really don't know sophie, it is just what boys do.
sophie- is it in case if someone takes that top shirt you still have another shirt on?
lee- i guess so, sophie.
harper- daddy, i hope nobody steals your pants! they might see your BUTT (screaming that particular word loudly, knowing she isn't supposed to say it, followed by a loud laugh)
lee- harper, saying that word isn't funny.
sophie- well, daddy, it WAS a little funny then.

One Down

Our little Camille has passed her one month mark with shining colors! True to the baby of the family, she is totally going to the beat of her own drum, doing none of the things her sisters did before her. A swaddle lover like Sophie? nope. Hanging on to a paci for dear life like Harper? no way. She is a fan of being walked around, loved on, and loud noise. Perfect for this little girl with so much family around!

She weighed 8 lbs 13 oz at four weeks, measuring 19 3/4 inches long still. BALD headed, and sleeping on average 2 hours at a time. We have an occasional 4-5 shot, but not too many yet. I am sure it will change soon, right???

We love our little Camille. Unlike the other two, no nickname has stuck yet. I hope it stays that way, because Camille is such a pretty name. By this point in the game Sophia had become Sophie and Harper was either Harp, Harpie, or Goose.