a moms rant

I knew having 4 kids would be challenging, but I love being a stay at home mom. I know I chose to do this, and I know it is what is best for my kids, but I sure could use a break from them!

I just want to run and take care of things that would normally take 10 minutes but end up taking at least an hour. Most of that time is telling Eli, "NO", or "get back here!". Or to sit down and not have to get up and break up a fight as soon as I get comfy.

I want a REAL shower, you mom's know what I am talking about, one where you can actually enjoy the hot steam, and maybe even shave your legs, and not just to the knee.

Again I want to say how much I love all my kids, this includes Shaun, but Ohhhhh I am exhausted with my life. I guess I need to take care of my self and make some time for me, how do you do that?

I need school to start!!:)

Countertops

A couple of weeks ago we took out the old counter tops in the Kitchen

and got our new BEAUTIFUL ones put in.

I bought the new paint for the walls and cabinets, just haven't had the time

to get it done. we are also going to put nice glass tiles up on the wall

behind the stove.

Our OLD PINK countertops

So glad they are gone. Now if only we could find time to paint

and put the new hardware on the doors. I'll post the final pictures

when we get it all done.

counter tops

We are getting new Kitchen counter tops. They are coming

Thursday to measure and order. Here are the

two that we have narrowed it down to.

I have put them in different lighting through out the day

and still can't decide what one to choose.

This is the darker of the 2 on the wood floor. There are times

this one is my favorite, I think it may make the

kitchen feel a bit small though.

The lighter one, our cabinets are white, so this is a good go

between. Just not sure if its to light.

Our current counter tops are a pale pink, and need to go.

The Screaming boy!!!

I swear it all started the day we brought Addison home.

Eli quit using words and just started to scream

and have MAJOR fits! He quit taking naps, which I

so need him to take. For example, today he was in the

back of the house and I hear this bloody murder scream

I yell to find out what was going on, he wouldn't answer so I go

to him and asked repeatedly what he wanted, what is wrong.

No answer. After about 10 minutes he finally cries he wants milk.

REALLY all that for a cup of milk!!

Another thing is Trevor coming to us saying I'm bored.

So I mention half a dozen things to him. Clean your room, color

read a book, drawl, get a game down, but all those get a "no".

I don't want to hear it!!

Eli crashing after one of his fits, we had to take this

picture to prove he does sleep once in awhile.

Addison's Day

Today was a good day, we celebrated Addison's birth, and

gave her a name and a blessing. Shaun gave her a beautiful blessing

and we had many strong Priesthood holders lay their hands on her

head.

She slept all through church and her little party,

but she was awake and gorgeous for these pictures

my sister took. We put sheets over our couch, and had some

props to pose her on, one being my brother Aaron's coat.

He is on his mission, and was missed today, but

at least she was able to smell him:)

Time flies

Addison has been part of our family for over a week now!!

Hard to believe we made it our first week with 4 kids,

it is true that 3 is harder, but for us #3 is the worst:)

Eli has had a hard time adjusting to this little beauty taking

our attention away from him.

The top picture was taken when she was 5 days old and the

bottom one was when she was 3 days old. I put her in the same

outfit to see how her jaundice was, as you can see she is still a bit yellow

but it is slowly getting better.

Meeting Great Grandpa Walker for the first time.

I sent him home with a picture of her and I hear

he shows it to any/everyone that comes to his house

Addison getting home for the first time. As you can see

she is loved and is a blessing in our lives.

You can see her jaundice better in this picture, even through all

that dark hair.

Now Presenting!!!!! Addison Reva Sessions 8lbs 6oz 20 inches long!