Hamilton Happenings

Last week I was having some bad moments with the kids.  You know how it goes.  Some days I feel like I put out fire after fire.  On one particular day it felt like Isaac's job was to pull everything out of the cabinets, climb everything in sight, and hit Mckenzie.  At one point in the day I was feeling over overwhelmed and honestly just plain pissed off.  While muttering negative things under my breath and picking something off the floor I turned around to find Isaac sitting in Jett's water bowl.  Just sitting contently in a bowl of water.  I had to changed his pants and diaper.  Oh, and Isaac was so proud and happy to be sitting in water.  I love you so much Isaac! Please stop making me crazy! Mckenzie asks me at least once a day to take a picture of her and Jett.  Jett looks like he's saying, "Yup, she's sitting on me again."  Channing = most adorable kindergartener.  Went to parent teacher conferences last week...

Went to Walmart after picking Channing up from preschool.  The kids did really well in the store.  That's always a miracle in itself.  Getting a free cookie from the bakery is a great incentive.  Got the kids locked in their carseats and loaded the groceries.  I sat in the drivers seat and scanned my receipt into my savings catcher on the Walmart app.  Then I noticed that I was charged three times for a loaf of bread.  But I only bought one loaf of bread.  Gosh darnit.  If I was by myself I would've walked back in the store and talked to customer service.  But I have three kids in the car, not worth it!  I hate being charged for something I didn't buy! Even if it ended up being less than $4 out of my pocket.  Still!  I sat in the parking lot, waiting for a solution to present itself.  With Mckenzie kicking the back of my seat I decided to call and see if I could talk to someone about it.  Thank goodness for sma...

Isaac had his 4 month appointment on Sept 21st.  He was a whopping 20lbs 10oz and 27 3/4 inches long.  Some how he's bigger than Channing was.  I didn't think it was possible to have a 4 month old bigger than Channing but Isaac is an over achiever. Justin and I have been attempting to go out on more dates during the month.  We've been trying for two nights out a month.  Which may not seem like much to most couples but this is way more than what we normally do.  The best is when Grandma Joan and Grandpa Mark come to babysit the kids.  The kids are in heaven!  For our last date Justin and I went shopping at Costco (but forgot a cooler so we didn't get too much) and then had dinner at The Habit.  Yummy burgers and shakes!  Mmm...I'm hungry just thinking about it.  As usual Isaac was along for the ride.  One day we'll be able to go on a date totally kid free. But it's also nice to have some one on one time with Isaac.  As ...

 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...

Today during sacrament meeting  the kids did their normal coloring, playing with toys, eating fruit snacks, and waving to people behind us.  Mckenzie requested pretzels but she's not happy being handed one or two, she must hold the whole bag.  And when she started flinging the bag around making a mess we had to take it away---cue the tears.  Justin took her out of the meeting for a time-out and sent me these pictures.  We give you the time-out progression.... I find these pictures so funny.  She's really a sweet girl most of the time.  But occasionally she can be quite the drama queen.  We love you Mckenzie! 

    Have you ever tried running (more like slow jogging) with a double stroller?  My suggestion is to avoid it...unless you're into pain and frustration. I'm a morning workout person.  And I'm not talking about waking up before my kids at 6am and getting in a workout--I'm not crazy.  I'm into doing my workout when it's convenient and I don't have to sacrifice too much.  For example I don't like to exercise when I:  Have to wake up earlier than normal.  Stay up later than normal. Be too cold/hot for a long period of time. Or listen to a kid cry/whine the whole time.     Right now I've chosen to walk/jog in the morning after breakfast and before Mckenzie's nap.  That way the morning goes by quickly and I get a workout in.  Justin and I signed up for a race here in Meridian and that's my workout motivation...hence the jogging with a stroller.  I'm pretty sure the double stroller ways at least 75lbs with the kids in it....

  Life is good and I want to remember how fun these days are.  Luckily we've had decent weather these past few weeks, although we've had some really cold and windy days too.  Living in Idaho I've learned to appreciate the nice weather days.  For example, I really enjoy taking Channing on a walk and not having my face and ears freeze from the cold and wind.  For our walk today I didn't even have to wear a coat! I much rather be warm than cold any day!     Random note...being sensitive to loud noises must get passed on in your genes.  As a kid (and teenager and sometimes an adult) I had to plug my ears when vacuuming, using a blender, or other loud noise type things.  Channing is exactly the same way.  He's okay with the vacuum but he'll start crying if you start a blender or lawn mower with him close by.  If I'm making a smoothie I have to send him into Justin's office or he'll freak out and cry.  Below is a prime example of Ch...