Bunk Bed!

After several months of looking on Saturday we finally purchased a set of bunk beds. We have been looking forever. The boys love them. Well, I should say Jason loves them and Matthew is almost there. This is the first time since Matthew left the crib that he is sleeping completely by himself. This was a much needed change in their room. Jason sleeps on the top. He loves sleeping up there. Yesterday Matthew tried to go up and visit. Jason told him "Get down this is my personal space, I need my space!" It was kinda of funny to hear, because I am sure Jason has heard that before somewhere. Well, Matthew sleeps on the bottom. I am so thankful we found these beds. Gavin also enjoys the new beds he can climb up the ladder faster than anyone including his oldest brother. They have made bedtime a lot more tolerable. Now no one can complain about being kicked or hit.

P.S. please excuse the messy beds I only have blankets for a full bed.

Week in review.

Another great week is about to come to an end tomorrow. We had so much fun here in Portland as the boys played outside. I love the fact that we looked hard for a yard was fenced in. The boys have enjoyed running around and playing. They have also met a friend in the house behind us. Jason and Matthew talk to the girl and boy through our fence. They have also made friends with their dog.
Yesterday we went together as a family to see Jason sing at his school. It was so wonderful their program was about a Garden. Jason was a great singer. The only down part was all the super rude parents that would not sit down. Even after someone yelled "sit down" they still continue to stand and film the program. I think if you want to film your kid then go to the back or something.
Speaking of gardens for FHE we started our indoor garden. I purchased this little greenhouse type of thing at the Dollar Tree. So, we decided to start planting our seeds now. It was so much fun seeing the boys get excited about gardening. We also purchased some berry tree things. I thought I was purchasing a blackberry and raspberry. I forgot to read the label and when we got home to water them. I read the label and it gave instructions for Marion berry pie. I thought that was weird for a blackberry bush. Then, I read the label. Those darn berries they all look the same.

What a difference a day makes!

So, yesterday I was all set to write this wonderful post bragging about how wonderful the younger boys were during the day. Then, as I was finishing the post, I had a quick thought, "if you post this entry you are going to jinks yourself". Thought was correct. Yesterday the younger boys played so nicely with each other for like an hour or so. It was so wonderful I was able to finish all my Monday morning chores in record time. I also had time to fold all the laundry and actually put it in it's place before snack time. Usually I am lucky to get the bathroom clean with only a couple of disturbances. But, yesterday Gavin and Matthew played so nicely together. I was even able to take some clothing out of storage for Gavin.(darn kid he is growing so fast). I am also going to brag how easily they both went down for a nap and bedtime. It was so wonderful.
Well, that all went out the window today as we did our errands. It all started at Home Depot where Gavin felt the desire to pull of the blossoms of a flower I was looking at. He almost went for the Blackberry bush I was looking at. Thank goodness for fast reflexes. Then, we did our weekly shopping at Winco. What trip! Gavin kept trying to climb out of the shopping cart to grab stuff to eat. I guess he was still hungry a granola bar was not enough for him. He managed to grab a box of Macaroni and Cheese. At first I thought great a toy than a few minutes later I realized he was eating the box. I am glad it was only .75 lunch for tomorrow or Thursday. Then, as we were looking in the bulk section ( I love this section) Matthew decided that he was going to sample as we walked along. I told him to stop and I wish we had room in the cart but it was full. As I was filling up on flour he started to sample the wonderful items in that section; flour, blueberry muffin mix, corn meal, finally he sampled some baking soda. That was the end of his sampling. It was kinda funny, I am glad he learned his lesson. When we got home no one wanted to come inside so they played in the backyard until it started to rain. The boys did not want to take a nap so after crying for a while they are finally asleep and I am enjoying some peace.

In one quick Swipe it was gone

Gavin finally got his first haircut. It took long enough for us to cut it. I had enough of people asking me if he was a boy or not. I do have to admit it was the guy at costco that got me motivated to cut it. As we were checking it out, the guy asked me, "It is a boy right"? I thought does he not look like a boy he is wearing a Nike running outfit and it is blue. Two days later I decided we were going to cut it. With one quick swipe of the buzzers his baby hair was gone.. He did great he did not even cry. I am so proud but at the same time sad. If he is anything like Matthew it will take several months for it to grow back. The last step of his baby things have been accomplished. He is still our baby just now heading more toward growing up.

My Little Alarm Clocks.

I have been wanting to post something about my children and their strange but true schedules. Before I continue I must admit that for the most part they have set their schedule themselves. So, if it sounds like they are little robots, please someone come and tell me how to reset their programs. I would love for them to sleep in especially on the weekends.

Here we go.
6:00-6:30 All the boys wake-up. No matter what day it is.
6:30-7:00 Breakfast
9:00 Snack
11:30 Lunch
12:30 They little boys are ready for nap except on Thursday then they have a sudden burst of energy and will realize they are tired at 1ish
2:45 Snack
5:00 Dinner.
7:00 to bed

A lot of these times are flexible. But, I think it is so funny that if I am running late with the meals all three are totally upset. I am thankful that they keep me on a schedule. However, I would love for them to sleep in every once in a while. Like on Saturday or Holidays. Oh well, I guess if we want that we would have to keep them up later and that would be a wreck around here. Three very tired children staying awake so we could get some extra sleep.

Bowling

During Christmas vacation we took the three boys bowling. It was a lot fun. So here are some pictures of our bowling experience.

Jason kinda threw the ball down
Like father like son

this is a cheesy picture but at least I made it
in the photo album

My hats

For christmas I purchased a loom to make hats. I am not a super crafty person. I am teaching myself how to knit. I made the little boys each a hat first. Since they are smaller I thought it would be easier and faster. I am still working on Jason's hat. The little boys and I went out shopping at our favorite store Target of course. It was kinda windy and cold that day so I decided this would be a good time for the boys to wear their new hats. Well, thank goodness for cameras. On our way to the car Gavin took off his hat and was swinging it around, before I knew it Matthew told me, "good bye Gavin's hat." Before I could do anything about it his hat was blowing away in the wind. Gavin was so happy he cannot stand wearing hats. So here is a picture of Gavin and Matthew with their blue hats.