Wednesday, February 25, 2009

A Day

Today was a normal day for myself and the little ones. Nothing out of the ordinary. We walked to pick up Tyler from school. Harder than it sounds with: a double stroller with a flat tire, a puppy and 3 youngens. But, we got our exercise for the day and it felt good to be outside. We stopped by the park on the way home and enjoyed a little picnic. Lack of bathrooms sent us on our way after an hour of playing. I love just "being " with the kids. Their good, their cute and their mine. I love it.Could they be any cuter??



We wore poor Maggie out. She's not used to our crazy house!


You know how you have a friend that you look up to- someone who has walked in your shoes and knows just what your going through? Well, my friend WendI is that friend for me. (shout out to you , WendI!!) She had 4 kids very close together just like me- 3 boys and a girl. They are older now, youngest is 7. I love talking to her and picking her brain. She is a great mom and her kids are so well-behaved. We were chatting a few Sunday's ago as I was out in the hall with Carter. She reminded me that although it's hard now, it will be so fun later. I love hearing that. I love my kids' ages and the things we are doing now, but I'm also excited for "someday" when they're older and doing different things. I love watching her with her kids and thinking about how my kids will be when they're that age. So much to look forward to!

7 comments:

Janell said...

You're such a good Mom, walking the kids AND the dog to the park... supermom!
And yes, your kids are ALL SO CUTE. So funny that you mention Wendi, she saved me when I moved here with 3 little ones, reminding me of the same things, and inspiring me to keep going and have more kids. She's a great friend.

ashlee said...

I wish I knew this Wendi...I have to agree with her though...even though my youngest is only 2 I am already feeling the joy of having them so close and they truly are starting to grow up and be so fun to hang out with! I am jealous that you got to go to the park and enjoy some warm outside weather...we are still waiting for that here!!

Anonymous said...

AAAWWWWWW - Now you're all gonna make me go and cry. That was SO sweet to say. Maybe I made it sound TOO good?! We all find inspiration to keep us going - we have to!!! I'm grateful I can be a slight inspiration for someone else, because I had my share of other wonderful women to look up to when I had my young children like you do now. I love seeing you with your children because it brings back some great memories. But, I still stick by the fact that these last few years post diapers and pre teenagehood have been SO SO fun. Enjoy each and every moment! Love ya!

Chris and Debbie said...

Looks like a fun day! I love their smiles! Carter looks like he's almost as big as Adi! Everyone has their role models and people who inspire them. You're one of mine. I think you're such an amazing mom and I strive to be as wonderful of a mom as you!

Chris and Debbie said...

Oopsies, sorry I spelled Addie's name wrong. I had a friend who spelled it the other way so I tend to do that. I'll work on it, sorry!

Megan and Mike said...

It's been too long since we have seen you guys! These pictures are adorable. We love you guys! And I can't believe how big Carter is getting!

brooke said...

Hey Danielle. Your kids are absolutely darling, and getting so big. Glad I could find you.