Landon:
Finished his last official week as a CA-1. Halfway through residency. That seems crazy! He had the 4th off which was super fun, he went golfing with my brothers. He and Scotty beat Johnny and Dad. He had three call shifts. He actually didn't run at all this week. Which is the first time in a really long time. It was a weird week with no routine. He helped someone move yesterday, watched the world cup with the boys, helped me go to 4 different grocery stores and then took me on an awesome date. He's currently on the ground passed out and the boys are playing baseball. I should maybe cover his head or something.
Becca:
I had an off week. We've been traveling so much and going so much that by 2:00 on the 4th I just crashed. I cancelled all my plans for the rest of the week and we just chilled at home and I regrouped. People keep asking how three is or how i'm doing and my response is, "Well, i'm trying!" Sometimes i'm just trying to try. I feel needed in every direction, never enough of me to go around. Guilt and exhaustion and stress and worry and anxiety and wonder swirl around me a lot. Landon's good at reminding me to stop and breath. I told a friend this week that the only things I do consistently, outside of basic needs are:
1: Write in my blog each week
2: Brush my teeth each day
3: Go to church each week
4: Help my boys say prayer every night
5: And read at least a verse of scripture with them (often times with a repetitious feeling, not feasting)
5: And read at least a verse of scripture with them (often times with a repetitious feeling, not feasting)
Thats it.
I've been humbled a lot since little Luke arrived in our life. I can't do as much as I use to and I don't feel as capable as I once was. But i'm trying. And i'll continue to keep trying. I'm not trying to be more or do more than I already am doing. Just trying to do what I need to do each day for my family, for myself, for my friends, and for my God. I think thats all any of us can really do. Try.
Jaxson:
He was able to go with a friend to East Canyon Lake. Which he LOVED. He also watched the World Cup. All the teams he picked lost. #argentina #brazil #russia. He's now on an England kick. Poor England. Jax is SOOOO competitive. He really struggles when he loses or is about to lose or even struggles with the idea of losing. He's a little bit of a perfectionist. So there have been some serious tears shed over the World Cup, Rummikub, and even Sorry. He'll continue to mature. But if not, he'll just join a professional MENS soccer team.
Tyler:
We had a really good 2 hours at the social security office waiting to change Lukes name (which actually didn't end up happening. Stupid. Note to self: Name your child the correct name the FIRST time around). We colored and talked and told stories. I need to create more one and one time with this kid. He goes between being Batman, Hermione, and Dash from incredibles. He even changes his clothes to match. He is so creative. His little persistence and stubbornness and determination and drive is going to take him places! But for now, i'll just keep learning how to be better through it (insert crying emoji).
Luke:
Oh this beautiful child! He is a light in our home. He is so calm and easy going and peaceful. He's a light. Every crazy moment in our little life is equally matched by his perfect little smiley presence. I can put him down wide awake at night and he goes to bed. He has already successfully connected his naps. He is smiley when awake and only fusses a little bit when he has a dirty diaper. He smiles at EVERYONE and is a darling little social butterfly. Just talks and gabs any chance he gets. He even has slept 6-7 hours straight the last 4 nights. So basically he went from being the almost perfect angel to the perfect angel. Being a mom to a newborn is hard and a lot no matter what. But he sure makes it so enjoyable!!!!
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| I continue try to get things out of our home that we don't love/don't use. I was sOOO excited to get rid of this disaster of a shelf! |
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| These boys have been sleeping together every night this week. |
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| Oh how I love this woman sooooo much. Bre is one of my best friends and I just can never get enough time with her. But i'm grateful they let us visit them! She's taught me so much about being humble and honest. She's taught me about the power of prayer and what it means to have great faith. Love her! |
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| This is how we all felt at 4:00 on the fourth. We were in bed by 6:45. Hopefully we can do fireworks on the 24th this year. |
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| Met these crazies 9 years ago. I've learned so much from each one of them (and their spouses). I can't imagine who I would be without them! |
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| Perfectly timed quote!!! |
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| I just set him down one afternoon and he just fell asleep on his own. While the boys were in their room playing. #soluke |
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I put pants on this little dude for the first time today! And then promptly took them off. They looked so uncomfortable :). And as grateful as we are for our little swamp cooler, its hot in our apartment.  Also a bird flew into my parents house. And it was hilarious. |
