Jennifer Aniston

That's who my hairstylist said I would look like after today's appointment.  Or maybe he was just referring to my hair. Hmm!  Good luck either way! 

Still me but I do like my new hair cut/highlights.

Maybe if I was wearing makeup, slimmed out a little more, and was 

able to sleep through the night (it's been 4 years!) I would have a chance!

I would NOT trade places with her, that's for sure!

I've had all these random thoughts this week, many of which I thought were blog worthy, but by the time I sit down to "blog" I can't remember what I intended to tell you.  

A few things I do recall thinking are.... 

1- Life with multiple little kids is fun but exhausting.  One day this week we were out on a walk/bike ride.  Erik had been dawdling a little more than normal (he has inherited the dawdle gene from Victor).  I turned around to "encourage" him to hurry because Carson only lasts in the stroller for 25-30 minutes.  Before I could say anything though he looked up from what he had been doing and said,       "Mom, wait! I stopped to pick these pretty daisies for you."  They were dandelions but were appreciated just the same.  Someday, when my kids are older and I am able to go on walks alone (because no one will want to come with me) I know I will miss these days when my dawdling 3 year old is on a mission to find daisies for his mom. 

2- I'm old. Somehow that happened and fast.  Buying a minivan, as wonderful as it is to have, certainly makes me feel old.  This morning I was at the dentist and I am fairly certain I was older than the dentist.  Really?  How did that happen!  

3-  Kids teach you things.  Lainey is funny.  She doesn't like to eat breakfast until she has been awake for at least an hour.  She will take a couple bites at breakfast time and then comes back for more an hour or so later.  She also will not eat the crust on bread. I always thought kids that refused crust only did that because their parents cut it off for them.  I was wrong.  I never cut the crust off of her bread but she always leaves it behind.  

4- Carson almost always flips to his stomach when he is asleep.  He HATES sleeping on his stomach though so within 30-45 minutes of falling asleep he is up screaming because he can't seem to figure out how to turn back over when groggy (and swaddled).  This happens from 1-3 times a night, in addition to the 2 feedings each night.  Thankfully, I have a helpful husband.  I am assuming he will enjoy sleeping on his stomach someday but for now it means extra trips to his room when he gets stuck.