WHY do we put ourselves through this?

Yes, it is that time of year again. The time when we get our children all dressed up, and try with all our power to make them all smile at the same time. All the time trying to do this with a sweet voice so one of them won't start crying or refuse to smile no matter what crazy thing their daddy is doing to be funny. This year I did Thanksgiving cards and Gray's birth announcement instead of Christmas cards. I'm all about killing two birds with one stone. If I were scrapbooking this page, it would be called Thanksgiving card rejects...

And finally, it was all worth it...I think!

Thanksgiving 2008

Life...according to my three year old

We have had a pretty busy week including Thanksgiving programs, work, flu shots (mists), haircuts, and helping with a baby shower. I'm sure all of you can relate. With all of the crazyness in our home right now, Stephen and I constantly have to laugh-to keep our sanity. This is not very hard when you live with our three year old, Molly. She is truly one of the most inquisitive, talkative little girls I have ever been around-not to mention loud. I had to record some of her recent sayings, so we can all get another laugh one day when we look back on these precious moments...

1. "Mommy, I can't play outside...it's windying!"
2. "Charlie, don't touch that, it's upspensive!"
3. "Mommy, I can "verily" (barely) see out the window."
4. When telling me about her recent trip to her Gran's, she said Gran told her a story about Cinderella..."really, where did Cinderella get to go?"...."to Bethelehem!"
5. "Mommy! Charlie used the "girl potty!" This said with tears and yelling to the top of her lungs. She thinks only girls can use her bathroom. By the way, we only have two bathrooms, so we have lots of drama at our house.

I'm sure this will be continued, I know I'm forgetting some...I only wish I had written down everything Charlie came up with when he was three. He is also pretty hilarious. Laughter truly is the best medicine. I know there are many more laughs to come when Gray's personality comes alive. We can't wait!

Future Rock Star

I have been battling Gray's cradle cap for a few weeks now. All of my children had it between 2 and 3 months old. I don't know if it has anything to do with the ENORMOUS amount of hair my children are born with, but it makes it challenging. This weekend during our moisturizing, I couldn't resist doing this...

Charlie and I had a good laugh. Gray you are such a good sport ! I can't decide who you look like...Rod Stewart or Billy Idol!

Fall Catch-up

Since I'm new to the blogging world, I feel like I need to play a little catch-up. I wanted to post pictures from our fall fun before the busy Christmas season begins. We have had a lot going on...pumpkin picking and painting...

Trick or treating...

Fall festivallin' and hayriding...

Whew! I'm tired...better get rested up before Thanksgiving and Christmas!

I drank the Kool-Aid...and I think I like it

Yes, it's true...I have entered the blog world. I never thought I would because #1, I am a devoted scrapbooker, and #2, I HATE my computer! Every time I try to do something new on my computer(or any computer), I end up giving up, calling Stephen for help, or saying ugly words under my breath. However, since having my third child, I have reluctantly decided I may never catch up on my scrapbooking. My children LOVE looking at their books, so I will continue to scrap major events such as birthdays and vacations. As for the daily ins and outs of the Flynn household, I will use my blog. I think we will enjoy looking back at pictures and hopefully funny memories that I will post. I hope you will enjoy it too. Thanks to Ms. Nicole, Charlie's kindergarden teacher, who set up my layout and first post. She is an excellent teacher! I wonder who is the better student, Charlie or me?

p.s. As for all of you I made fun of for having a blog...I sincerely apologize...just don't expect me to join facebook :)