Wordless Wednesday - Up, Up, and Away

Bedtime Stories

Big C and I have started something new. He recently had his school book fair, and was able to purchase a few books of his choosing. Accompanied by Poppy and Aunt Shannie, Clayton chose the typical boy books - Snakeophobia, two Goosebumps books, Dinosaur Bones, and Buzz Boy and Fly Guy. The Goosebumps books have become our favorites!



Each night after bath and our family Bible time, we head upstairs to Clayton's room. We snuggle under the covers and read at least two chapters (they're small chapters) in his Goosebumps books. Now, these books may be controversial for a 6-year-old, but as long as he's loving to read and have stories read to - I'm all for that! And.....I love this sweet time with my big boy! We do talk about how all of this is "sooooooo make believe! - this stuff could never really happen!" He just smiles and shakes his head - "I know Mom!" My Clayton is getting so big! - growing up right before my very eyes.



But, it's moments like this....I will always cherish!

Little H In Style!

After 2.5 years, our Little H has become a BIG boy! He prances around in his "big boy" underwear. Sporting Thomas the Train or SpiderMan are among his favorites!
When he has to use the potty, he says "I go pee pee in the potty!" or "I go poop in the potty!" and dashes off to our bathroom.



Here he is showing off his Nemo undies - totally adorable!




After Big C was so easy to potty-train - I did think this day with Little H would never come! It doesn't take much to make this Mommy proud!

We are so proud of you, my Big H!

Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: 3 Boys in the Tub

I have mentioned before that one way we save time is by doing "family baths". Some time between 6:30-7:30 each night, our boys have their nighttime bath routine.
Baby G has recently transitioned from his baby bath into the regular tub with big bro. Usually, Big C and Baby G take a bath in the big jacuzzi tub, while Little H takes a shower by himself. It seems to work for all 3 and it gets the job done in 1/3 the time!



Our sweet Gray playing with his duckies in the tub!



Reaching for his toys and playing in bubbles......



Big Brother C - he is getting sooooo big!!!!



Little H "Ham Hudson" smiles in the shower



Brothers - Best Buds!

I have to admit - Gray loves these brothers! He sits, smiles, and stares at them as they play. It won't be long......

I am opting out of my Fab 5 Friday for a few Spring moments with our boys! I absolutely love bright, sunny days outside with my three boys + hubby!
We spend our time hitting baseballs, shooting basketball, playing on the swing set, and relaxing in the sun. This afternoon, we planted our first flowers and trimmed the landscape. This sun is spoiling me - I can't wait until summer!

Graydon enjoying time outdoors - relaxing in the sun........



watching his big brothers.........



Huds plays on the swing set - (he's learning to smile at the camera - finally! only took 2 1/2 years)



such a determined hitter!

covered in sand.........



Where is Big C in this Spring pictures? Who knows - somehow he's escaped the photo shoot!

When Daddy's Gone

Will left for a work trip on Tuesday afternoon - that has left me home alone with 3 little boys! So, what do we do when Daddy's gone?



We wear our pajamas all day and all night! The truth is - Mommy hates clothes! I put on my pajamas as soon as I walk in the door! At least Little H has taken after me - many days when I get home, he is still in his pj's!
We take long naps on the couch. This is especially true for Big C, who is recovering from the dreaded stomach virus. He loves the couch - takes after his Mommy! He has snuggled up in his blankets and taken naps on our comfy couch, several days and nights!



We play games in the house! I found this adorable Pottery Barn bowling set at a consignment sale last week and the boys absolutely love it! We sit the bowling pins up in the hallway and start bowling! Clayton's favorite is "human bowling" where you roll yourself into the pins to knock them over! I haven't tried that yet!



We play dress-up and look super adorable! Little H loves his Spiderman costume! Even today (after he has caught the stomach virus) - he is sporting this suit!



We lay in the floor and roll around! - Baby G loves the floor more than any other baby we've had! Better than being held or cuddled - he loves to roll, kick, and explore the carpet. In this picture, it looks as if he's found one of the big boy's trucks.



We bake brownies - in our underwear! Little H is officially potty-trained!!!! Hallelujah! Last night Huds helped me in the kitchen as we baked a batch of brownies. Here he is cracking eggs for the mix - he does need a little practice.

Will came home tonight - we were so excited! He came bearing gifts for the boys and to rescue me for single-parenthood! Now that Big C is cured for this awful stomach bug, Little H and Baby G are on the mend, and Daddy is home - our life can get back to normal CHAOS!

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