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The good life

 I like making blog posts about the big events that happen but I also really like writing about the daily, not so exciting, times.  I feel very lucky to have three healthy kids and a hard working husband.  The days when the kids and I stay at home and just hang out are some of the best days.  I love hearing Mckenzie and Channing talking.  Their conversations are so funny.  And they usually end up in a "yes" "no" argument...about nothing. Haha!

Since becoming a parent I've learned a lot.  One thing in particular is that kids don't need much.  They're more than happy with simple toys, easy games, or just dancing to "Uptown Funk" for the 100th time.  These days often seem long and difficult but I want to remember the simple times when I had all my kids at home.
This is the aftermath of one Oreo....  She rather turn it into goo instead of eating it.  

Justin will often take Channing and Mckenzie to the store when we need some groceries.  And these kids have way more fun with Justin at the store.  They even go down the toy aisle!  What the heck!  Exhibit A:




Yup, I definitely think they'd rather go to the store with Justin.
Isaac is 2 months old!  Just the other day he slept for 8 hours at night.  Wahoo!!  Trust me, I don't expect that to happen every night.  But I'll take what I can get!  He's cooing and smiling all the time now.  Love this chunk monster!
Any guesses on what he's gonna weigh at his 2 month appointment?  I'm thinking 14+ pounds.  

Bedtime.
Real life mom problems.  After multiple blow outs in one day I decided to give in and move Isaac to size 2 diapers.  

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