Spring has Sprung

Ahh Spring is here, it's really here!! We were ready, I was READY! We can play outside on a regular bases!

Spring is a time of new beginnings and fun adventures. So, in the spirit of newness I have decided to start Adie in cloth diapers! The catch? I literally do not want to spend a dime on any of it. I already spent a small fortune when I tried it for the boys. We were in an apartment and it was hard without a washer and dryer. Also, I think I just wasn't fully ready to commit. So, I gave away some and returned all of my diapering stuff. Thank goodness for friends willing to part with their stash, for free!!  It has been three days of full time cloth diapering and I can say with certainty I am a convert. It is not nearly as hard as I had convinced myself it would be. I love it, I feel like such a hippy! I'm happy to be rid of all the chemicals in disposables and to help the environment out! It's kinda empowering as a momma, feeling like you are doing something right!!

An unrelated note, my Adie is 5 1/2 months and only 13 pounds! She is sooo petite. She has been exclusively breastfed. I actually haven't been to a well baby visit since she was 6 weeks. We are on the fence about vaccines and I know I don't want to give her any for at least her 1st year. So, I just haven't gone to check ups. But we were at cotton babies and I weighed Adie and now I guess I am just wanting to make sure that my mommy gut is right and that it is fine that she is in the 9th percentile! Oh motherhood, I find myself constantly second guessing myself!! Though I truly believe my daughter is thriving! I don't know what my need for doc confirmation is :(

The boys are really starting to grow up. They really aren't "toddlers" any more but preschoolers.  They are ridiculously smart. Honestly you can't get anything past them!!! They remember everything. Just when you think they forgot what you promised ( like candy) they surprise you 3 days later asking for that promised candy!! They impress me so much!

Randy:

-the boss
-loves to run
-still sucks his thumb
-gives the sweetest compliments
-loves to love on sissy
-cares deeply about his family
-fearless and brave
-protective

Robert:

-goofball
-plays hard to get
-lives in his own world
-loves to tag along with Randy
-gives the biggest wet-est kisses
-terrified of bugs
-majorly dramatic
- daddy's boy

Adeline:

- started solids : avocado and bananas
-rolls over like a pro
-loves to snuggle
-big talker
-smily all the time
-laughs at her brothers
-loves daddy's silly faces
-still nursing!!!
- balding ;)
-tiny and petite
-HATES her carseat

I love this motherhood thing and I hope I always remember the way these silly, sweet children make my heart smile!!