You may not believe me BUT they are in their own beds!!!
Jack and Kade are in their room and Kyla in hers.... AND they actually fell asleep in their own beds.
Papa came over right when I was starting the process as I told myself I can do this because a week or so of pain is worth it in the long run. I geared up for some serious screaming. Well when he walked in, he took over and did all of the leg work for me. I just had to get Kyla and Kade water and then reiterate his insistance....
I needed a break today big time, I can't believe I got it!
Welcome to the world of The Beard Family of 5. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Look what I found!
I just found a picture of when I found out I was pregnant with Kyla! Look at my face, it's bright and awake, and energetic and awake and calm, and awake. Angie said yesterday that she felt like she's aged 10 yrs in the past 3... this picture so totally confirms that. ( I wont even mention the aging of my stomach compared to that picture... it may take up the same amount of space as before but it sure as hell doesn't look like that ) I'm feeling emtional today.
This is how I feel everyday
My mom kept Kyla last night after she screamed for 15 minutes begging meme to come back and pick her up. She sobbed uncontrollably saying: "meme come back, meme why did you leave me, meme I need you, I don't want to be here, MEME!!!!!!!!" I about threw her out of the front door and said walk over there then! just kidding (kind of! ) Let me tell you, having 2 kids changes the entire dynamics of my household. If I could just switch off and have my mom keep one of them each week and have 2 kids 3 out of the 7 days a week, I would be a much happier person. It was so quiet and peaceful and organized. It seems with 3 lately, there is always one creating the mood to be hectic, chaotic, frustrated, and unorganized. I think they talk to each other in another room and choose who is going to cause the problems for the evening!!! Can you tell I'm stressed? I hope my kids don't read this someday and wonder which one I would get rid of! hahaha That would just cause a new fight between them.
I didn't think I would put stuff like this up, but it really sums up how I feel all of the time.
Obviously this isn't about me because I don't get to sit down with Robert and actually watch TV anymore! (o:
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.
Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
I didn't think I would put stuff like this up, but it really sums up how I feel all of the time.
Obviously this isn't about me because I don't get to sit down with Robert and actually watch TV anymore! (o:
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"
She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.
Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button
She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.
She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.
She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.
She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.
Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."
"I'm on my way," she said.
She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.
She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.
In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."
And he did...without another thought.
Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?
CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Bedtime woes, ballet is boring, and bad news at work.
** Happy Birthday Angie **
I'm trying to keep my mood at frustration rather than anger, but my god it's been tough the last couple of days. This moving thing was not fun, and it's leaving me very anxious as to when we'll get into a routine. The kids are just so excited about being in a new place that their bedtime, which was already horrible to begin with has just gotten way worse! And Jack, oh my god Jack. He is such a momma's boy that he goes through stages of just being happy and goes about his business playing with the other kids, to acting like he is my only child and no one else can get near me and he must be with me at every second. He screams and screams and he's started to hit my legs real hard when he gets frustrated. He is so strong, so believe it or not when he hits and kicks it actually hurts! Jack also goes to bed atleast an hour earlier than K & K and wakes up earlier. Translation: I have to close off Kade's room to him after Jack goes to sleep and pray that Kade will be quiet IF and when he actually goes to sleep in his own bed later on.... also he wakes up at 6 a.m. every single day, while no one else is up and he is not quiet. Kyla sometimes gets proud of herself for being in her own room and sleeping in her own bed - but now she has declared that she wants to share a room with Kade again and misses him being in there. He has even said that he wants Kyla to sleep with him in his bed. I never know if they mean what they say and I have no idea if I should keep the boys together and try very very very hard to manipulate a later bedtime for Jack and an earlier time for K & K - or just switch it. What would you do?? I'm so tired that I just don't know how much energy I have to put towards this problem. sad huh.
Kyla has decided that she doesn't want to go to ballet anymore. She likes the outfit, but it's just too slow for her, she said she's bored and wants to do gymnastics again. I'm secretly glad because after that first session, I have to admist it's REALLY boring too. shhhhh.
I got really bad news at work. I'll write more when it's finalized, but it's adding a lot of stress to my already stressful week. Just when I was really starting to actually like my job. Of course.
I'm trying to keep my mood at frustration rather than anger, but my god it's been tough the last couple of days. This moving thing was not fun, and it's leaving me very anxious as to when we'll get into a routine. The kids are just so excited about being in a new place that their bedtime, which was already horrible to begin with has just gotten way worse! And Jack, oh my god Jack. He is such a momma's boy that he goes through stages of just being happy and goes about his business playing with the other kids, to acting like he is my only child and no one else can get near me and he must be with me at every second. He screams and screams and he's started to hit my legs real hard when he gets frustrated. He is so strong, so believe it or not when he hits and kicks it actually hurts! Jack also goes to bed atleast an hour earlier than K & K and wakes up earlier. Translation: I have to close off Kade's room to him after Jack goes to sleep and pray that Kade will be quiet IF and when he actually goes to sleep in his own bed later on.... also he wakes up at 6 a.m. every single day, while no one else is up and he is not quiet. Kyla sometimes gets proud of herself for being in her own room and sleeping in her own bed - but now she has declared that she wants to share a room with Kade again and misses him being in there. He has even said that he wants Kyla to sleep with him in his bed. I never know if they mean what they say and I have no idea if I should keep the boys together and try very very very hard to manipulate a later bedtime for Jack and an earlier time for K & K - or just switch it. What would you do?? I'm so tired that I just don't know how much energy I have to put towards this problem. sad huh.
Kyla has decided that she doesn't want to go to ballet anymore. She likes the outfit, but it's just too slow for her, she said she's bored and wants to do gymnastics again. I'm secretly glad because after that first session, I have to admist it's REALLY boring too. shhhhh.
I got really bad news at work. I'll write more when it's finalized, but it's adding a lot of stress to my already stressful week. Just when I was really starting to actually like my job. Of course.
Monday, February 25, 2008
We're in! Not a fun process, and no where near being done!
So it has not been a fun weekend at all. The weather didn't help, but my parents sure did by keeping the kids Friday night. I feel like I've gotten 5 hours of sleep in 2 days, but the feeling of being here is great. It's so much better in so many ways than where we were before, for 5 people. I've put some pictures in, they don't do the house justice, but it gives you an idea. Robert brought up a good point... bigger house = more cleaning... urgghh.
The front room - I can NOT wait to decorate and get my pictures up and paint, etc..
The TV side of the family room
The playroom / toy side of the family room
this is the left side of my kitchen leading to the laundry room and pantry. There is this much space on the right too...
We can't get over how much bigger this house is, it takes forever to get from the kitchen to the back room... this is the long hallway that the kids love running down.
The master bedroom - it's huge. So much more room than the other house, I don't know what to do with all of the space! ( Our comforter is at the dry cleaners )
The kids little bathroom -
The best room in the house: The laundry room!! If you've been to my other house while I was doing laundry you would understand the significance!
The front room - I can NOT wait to decorate and get my pictures up and paint, etc..
The TV side of the family room
The playroom / toy side of the family room
this is the left side of my kitchen leading to the laundry room and pantry. There is this much space on the right too...
We can't get over how much bigger this house is, it takes forever to get from the kitchen to the back room... this is the long hallway that the kids love running down.
The master bedroom - it's huge. So much more room than the other house, I don't know what to do with all of the space! ( Our comforter is at the dry cleaners )
The kids little bathroom -
The best room in the house: The laundry room!! If you've been to my other house while I was doing laundry you would understand the significance!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Boys, boys everywhere...
TJ and Serina found out that they are having a little boy today!!!
I swore up and down that I just "knew" it was going to be a little girl, but nope - TJ was right, he said he's going to have a little boy. They took Aiden with them in the room and he was holding Serina's belly the whole time ( I'm so glad! ) and they gave Aiden his own little ultrasound picture, and TJ said he wont put it down...aawwwhh.
I can't believe we are going to have another baby around! So far the name is looking like it's going to be Gavin Jack. So we'll have an Aiden Jack, Jack Travis, and Gavin Jack.... My dad must have done something right throughout the years! Congratulations TJ, Serina & Aiden!
I swore up and down that I just "knew" it was going to be a little girl, but nope - TJ was right, he said he's going to have a little boy. They took Aiden with them in the room and he was holding Serina's belly the whole time ( I'm so glad! ) and they gave Aiden his own little ultrasound picture, and TJ said he wont put it down...aawwwhh.
I can't believe we are going to have another baby around! So far the name is looking like it's going to be Gavin Jack. So we'll have an Aiden Jack, Jack Travis, and Gavin Jack.... My dad must have done something right throughout the years! Congratulations TJ, Serina & Aiden!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Baby butts and favorite hats....
Robert bought Kyla this hat and she has added it to her must wear daily list of clothes... I have to admit it looks so cute on her!
Kade in his "happy place" My boys just love their bath - Kyla has been showering with me lately ( like a big girl you know ) so the boys have more room...
I LOVE baby butts! Isn't it funny that Kade ( on the right ) is almost smaller than Jack and he's a year older!? It cracks us up..
Kade in his "happy place" My boys just love their bath - Kyla has been showering with me lately ( like a big girl you know ) so the boys have more room...
I LOVE baby butts! Isn't it funny that Kade ( on the right ) is almost smaller than Jack and he's a year older!? It cracks us up..
Friday, February 15, 2008
Do they do it on purpose??
The concert was AMAZING last night. Every song I used to listen to when Robert would travel far away for weeks at a time was played last night. I think I must have smiled for 2 hours straight, and cried when my crying song was played. To hear it live was breathtaking and so emotionally powerful, I can't even explain it. And to think I almost didn't want to go because I was so tired and felt so bad to have my mom watch the kids when she was so sick a couple of days before.
Now to get to the title of my post...
We got home from the concert at 11:00, I finally wound down and went to bed about 12:15 - already horribly late for me when I wake up so early. No big deal, I figure my kids sleep so good usually that I'll atleast get really solid sleep. NO. Of course not. My go-to child for sleep bragging ( Jack ) woke up screaming at the top of his lungs at 1:00. We let him cry for about 10 minutes to assess the situation, then Robert goes in there to give him a hug and make sure he wasn't poopy. He puts his music back on and puts him down - the screaming is worse than before. So I go in there and bring his 33 lb brick of a body into bed with me and he only wants to lay on my chest ( translation, suffocate me so I can't breathe or get comfortable )I manage to actually enjoy this for about 30 minutes, kind of pass out for about 15 minutes then decide to put him back into his bed after thinking he must be asleep enough for the transition. Nope. He cries again for 10 minutes, but I could tell he was sleepy crying and not nearly as hard as before... finally sleep. Fast forward to 5:30 a.m. and Kade comes into bed with us. ( Strangely I actually contimplated getting my Kade and putting him in my bed when I went to bed but fought the urge... I just love sleeping with him! ) I don't even remember this when I am woken up to KNOCK BANG KNOCK BANG. My alarm clock went off at 6:00 a.m. to Jack pulling out the wood blinds on my floor length window and slamming them into the wall. I thought for sure he would sleep until atleast 7:30, and I could just go into work late! When I go into his room, his ear to ear dimple filled grin gives me just what I need to start my day. ( and of course some coffee and a vitamin too )
Well here I am with my eyes burning wishing I was home with my grumpy kids and my tired husband ( who is watching them all day because my mom is off ) who will probably call me every hour to ask: "When can you leave work and come home?"
Now to get to the title of my post...
We got home from the concert at 11:00, I finally wound down and went to bed about 12:15 - already horribly late for me when I wake up so early. No big deal, I figure my kids sleep so good usually that I'll atleast get really solid sleep. NO. Of course not. My go-to child for sleep bragging ( Jack ) woke up screaming at the top of his lungs at 1:00. We let him cry for about 10 minutes to assess the situation, then Robert goes in there to give him a hug and make sure he wasn't poopy. He puts his music back on and puts him down - the screaming is worse than before. So I go in there and bring his 33 lb brick of a body into bed with me and he only wants to lay on my chest ( translation, suffocate me so I can't breathe or get comfortable )I manage to actually enjoy this for about 30 minutes, kind of pass out for about 15 minutes then decide to put him back into his bed after thinking he must be asleep enough for the transition. Nope. He cries again for 10 minutes, but I could tell he was sleepy crying and not nearly as hard as before... finally sleep. Fast forward to 5:30 a.m. and Kade comes into bed with us. ( Strangely I actually contimplated getting my Kade and putting him in my bed when I went to bed but fought the urge... I just love sleeping with him! ) I don't even remember this when I am woken up to KNOCK BANG KNOCK BANG. My alarm clock went off at 6:00 a.m. to Jack pulling out the wood blinds on my floor length window and slamming them into the wall. I thought for sure he would sleep until atleast 7:30, and I could just go into work late! When I go into his room, his ear to ear dimple filled grin gives me just what I need to start my day. ( and of course some coffee and a vitamin too )
Well here I am with my eyes burning wishing I was home with my grumpy kids and my tired husband ( who is watching them all day because my mom is off ) who will probably call me every hour to ask: "When can you leave work and come home?"
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I know I'm early...
I don't know what each day will hold for me, so I decided to post a Valentines day greeting a day early. I have so much going on, I have to do things as I think of them.
I remember just a couple of months ago me complaining about being bored at work... well I got what I asked for, but of course it all has to happen in the middle of a move and flu season! My head is spinning!
Who has 3 kids a year apart from each other anyway - what's up with that!?!?!?! It's rediculously loud at my house lately, I went to the doctors the other day and reveled in the peace and quiet of the waiting room. How sad is that?
Can you tell I'm rambling?? I can't even get my thoughts straight.
I remember just a couple of months ago me complaining about being bored at work... well I got what I asked for, but of course it all has to happen in the middle of a move and flu season! My head is spinning!
Who has 3 kids a year apart from each other anyway - what's up with that!?!?!?! It's rediculously loud at my house lately, I went to the doctors the other day and reveled in the peace and quiet of the waiting room. How sad is that?
Can you tell I'm rambling?? I can't even get my thoughts straight.
xoxoxoxoxo
Happy Valentines Day!!!!
We hope your day is filled with lots of hugs and kisses from your kids ( and each other if you can find the alone time and have the energy!! )
XOXO - Robert, Shannon, Kyla, Kade & Jack
We are actually taking the time out of our overwhelming life to go see Hapa in concert. They are a Hawaiian band that we've been listening to since we met. Hapa got me through many many nights of Robert being out of town for weeks at a time. I can't believe we finally get to see them live.
We hope your day is filled with lots of hugs and kisses from your kids ( and each other if you can find the alone time and have the energy!! )
XOXO - Robert, Shannon, Kyla, Kade & Jack
We are actually taking the time out of our overwhelming life to go see Hapa in concert. They are a Hawaiian band that we've been listening to since we met. Hapa got me through many many nights of Robert being out of town for weeks at a time. I can't believe we finally get to see them live.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Ballet = VERY proud mommy!
I can not EVEN tell you how much I absolutely loved seeing my little ( growing up too fast ) girl doing ballet. I remember when I did ballet, and to think that I actually have a daughter old enough to do this as well just put the biggest smile on my face. There were about 12 little girls in the class, and I must say, Kyla was of course ( no biased opinions here ) the cutest one of them all!!! I want her to stay this age forever and ever and ever. They played like they were sleeping beauty and fell into a deep sleep and pleaed (sp?) through the forest and used the ballet bar, etc... SOOOOO cute.
Kyla and her friend Hannah from meme's house...
Kyla and her friend Hannah from meme's house...
Friday, February 8, 2008
Good bye Aunt Hattie.
Aunt Hattie passed away yesterday, February 7th. She is finally out
of her pain and suffering and will be with her husband whom she has been missing and looking
forward to seeing for many years now. I believe the funeral will be on the 16th of February.
Even though she has been miserable for so long, and we all figured it would be anytime now, my mom is really distraught and going in and out of handling it well. The good thing is, what she is
focusing on is the old times that brought back many wonderful memories.
of her pain and suffering and will be with her husband whom she has been missing and looking
forward to seeing for many years now. I believe the funeral will be on the 16th of February.
Even though she has been miserable for so long, and we all figured it would be anytime now, my mom is really distraught and going in and out of handling it well. The good thing is, what she is
focusing on is the old times that brought back many wonderful memories.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
only 2 more weeks!
Who's brilliant idea was it to move anyway??
We have such a long road ahead....
CAN'T wait to get there though - we got in the
house today to see if we wanted to paint / do
crown moulding, and I would paint the whole
house if I ( or actually Robert ) had it in me.
I can't stand white and the whole entire house is
white - trim and all, flat white. yuck.
We have such a long road ahead....
CAN'T wait to get there though - we got in the
house today to see if we wanted to paint / do
crown moulding, and I would paint the whole
house if I ( or actually Robert ) had it in me.
I can't stand white and the whole entire house is
white - trim and all, flat white. yuck.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
OH MY GOD.
Does Amoxicilin have caffeine or crack in it? Seriously.
My boys haven't been this loud, hyper, and obnoxious EVER.... not even after Halloween candy.
My boys haven't been this loud, hyper, and obnoxious EVER.... not even after Halloween candy.
Friday, February 1, 2008
We're Moving!
We REALLY didn't plan on moving until we bought a house, but our little house is getting smaller by the day...
We found a much bigger house around the block from my moms, and we'll be starting to move on February 23rd! Yeay ( I love change! )
Wish me luck on not getting divorced through the process of moving 3 kids...
We found a much bigger house around the block from my moms, and we'll be starting to move on February 23rd! Yeay ( I love change! )
Wish me luck on not getting divorced through the process of moving 3 kids...
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