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Motherhood reflections

May 2024

Kids Update

The months seem to go by so quickly. R is 2.5 years old and is obsessed with cars, dinosaurs and learning to use her tablet. The twins are now 3 months old and are starting to sleep longer stretches at night.

Close-up of two baby’s tiny feet held gently in an adult's hands, with the babies partially visible in the background lying on a soft surface. One baby’s foot is larger than the other.
The twins’ feet size comparison
A young child plays in a cozy corner of a room, interacting with a small toy kitchen set. The child, partially visible, is focused on their play area that includes a plush unicorn toy and various toy dishes and utensils. A decorative pillow and a soft blanket are also part of the scene, creating a playful and comfortable environment.
R playing her tablet on her unicorn

Visiting Family

My mother in law and my parents both made trips to visit us and the kids this month. My mother in law stayed for almost two weeks to help out with the babies. We are so blessed to have her help when she is here!

My parents are so helpful! My dad always does a ton to help us catch up on house cleaning and yard projects. My mom helped me find, wash, and sort the 3-6 month baby clothes and swap out A’s closet.

I have no doubt I will be swapping his closet out for 6-9 month clothes before the end of next month. M I didn’t need to swap out T’s clothes until the end of the month, and even then I only did it because I was tired of tripping over the box of clothes. She is such a petite little girl.

Home and Yard Projects

We did some work on our landscaping. My husband tore out the old, weed-infested rocks and replaced it with raised garden beds filled with organic compost and surrounded by cedar woodchips. It is so nice that I can start growing our own organic foods!

This image shows a suburban outdoor space featuring a garden in progress. There are four wooden raised garden beds filled with soil and some young plants. Various gardening tools, including a rake and a wheelbarrow, are scattered around, suggesting active gardening work. In the background, there's a green SUV parked on a driveway and a lush lawn area with a large tree. Decorative elements like a children’s play stroller, a toy, and additional gardening tools enhance the setting, which appears to be maintained but in a state of use. The overall scene is set against an overcast sky, giving a cool tone to the environment.
After
This image shows a picturesque outdoor setting with a dark cloudy sky overhead, suggesting an impending storm. A black and white dog sits relaxed on a lush green lawn, next to a curving concrete pathway lined by an overgrown weed filled rock garden. The landscape includes large trees and a wide expanse of grass, and in the background, a building with a white facade can be seen. It's a peaceful suburban or rural scene, capturing the tranquility of nature just before a possible rain.
Before
Our new raised garden beds for growing organic food.

My husband also had a garden space in our backyard tilled and we started removing rocks from a hideous pile of rock feature.

The image depicts a sunny rural scene, featuring a child walking through a green field near a large, densely-leaved tree. Under the shade of the tree, a pile of large rocks. The background includes clear blue skies and distant mountains, adding to the serene, pastoral setting.
The pile of rocks needs to go.

We got new window shades and new gutters installed as well. I am so excited about the blackout shades in all the bedrooms. It is so nice, especially since I tend to nap during the day a lot when the kids all nap.

This image shows a room with two windows, each fitted with light beige Venetian blinds. The blinds on the windows are partially closed, allowing some light to filter through. The window frames are dark brown. To the left, part of a bed with blue-grey bedding is visible, and to the right, there is a small wooden storage unit with various items on it. The walls are painted in a light beige or cream color, contributing to the room's calm and neutral aesthetic.
Bedroom
A living room with a large window covered by a translucent white blind, showing the silhouettes of trees outside. A dark brown leather recliner, surrounded by toys and pillows, is placed beside the window.
Living room
A kitchen sink area with a window above it covered by a white pull-down shade. Surrounding the sink are various kitchen items including soaps, a Baby Brezza, and small potted plants sitting on the window sill.
Kitchen
A window framed with soft pink curtains accented with subtle star designs and a lace bottom. A white accordion-style window shade is drawn halfway down, situated above a white baseboard heater.
Bedroom
The new shades look so clean and fresh!

Getting out of the house

We have started going on family drives a little more now. It is getting easier for us to get both babies and a toddler in their car seats in order to go anywhere. And it is becoming less overwhelming to try and figure out what we need to bring on outings.

We made it to church one weekend this month with all three kids. We were late and ended up leaving early. But we went and I was proud of us for that. I hope God sees and acknowledges our efforts.

Troublesome trio

My husband took our dogs to the vet for their annual checkups. All of them are fat: surprise, surprise (not really). We got them a prescription diet food and hopefully they can spend more time outside once we get a fence built.

I can’t believe how old these guys are getting. Bear and Wolf are nine and Cowdog is 15 or 16. Every day we have left with them is a blessing.

Three dogs resting on a lush green lawn with patterns of mowed grass. The closest dog, a Siberian Husky with a vivid black, white, and grey coat, is prominently featured with a joyful expression and its tongue out. Behind it, two other dogs, one black and white, and the other predominantly black, are lying down. The scene exudes a peaceful and relaxed outdoor atmosphere.
Cowdog, Wolf, and Bear enjoy the outdoor cool Spring air.

I am ready to see what June has in store for us!

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