Ickies and Kissies

Do you wonder why the germs and illnesses spread like wildfires around here? Ha! We have a bunch of lovers that like to show affection :) Between the kisses, shared paci's and sippies and the close quarters- I automatically know that when one gets taken out the others won't be far behind. Including Mom- like I can resist kisses from these sweeties, especially when they aren't feeling well.

PJ spent a lot of time like this when he was running a temp this week:

Today was a rough day- I am wondering if the boys are getting molars or something because they were INSANE!!! Actually it was just Evan and Payton that were miserable today (not sick miserable, but cranky temper tantrum miserable!) I am glad all are sleeping now- this mama needs a break.

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Santa!!

This is actually the first year we have take. The boys, even Brody, to sit on Santa's lap! I was quite skeptical and had pretty low expectations- but they did great!! Santa was prepared with an XL chair and was as friendly as can be!! Brody said he wanted a snowboard from Santa (not prepared with that!!) and that his brothers would like an iPad (also not in our budget- yikes!!). Jess and I had fun with boys and took them out for dinner as well- a nice change for a Thursday afternoon/evening :) I have more pics but here is one I caught on my phone.

What day is it??

I can't believe it's only Tuesday- I feel like it should be at least Thursday for the week I have had so far! My days are a blur these days but somehow I am making it through. Jess took the boys out for a little lunch date yesterday and she reports that they behaved very well! Ben's back is still out :( and I didn't get much sleep last night because Brody was up sick multiple times :( I let him sleep with me since Ben has been camped out on the floor (better for his back I guess) and didn't get much sleep between the cleaning of pukey messes and the echoes of the Waind-boys snoring all around me! My 7am meeting came to quick, that's for sure!

Evening Chaos

5-7pm in our house is pretty crazy, I can't wait for the day that is no longer the norm! We usually have to stripping clothing (this makes the trips very happy) and just succumb to the insanity and let it be. Our next house will definitely have a finished basement in order to house this brood. Tonight's big drama was the babes wanting the lights off in the playroom and Brody wanting them on. I tried to distract them by getting them to take a picture (because they love that so much-ha!) and because Brody didn't want to cooperate that meant no one wanted to. They all want to be and do everything like Brody- especially Evan. He is mini-B through and through. This work week looks MUCH better so I am hoping to catch up on blogging and so much more. Lets hope I am successful :)

Tuckered Out!!

Jess sent me this pic yesterday saying that the boys were resting after a scavenger hunt outside. Yes, we have the best nanny. Ever. Ben has been unable to lift the boys since last Saturday (he needs a new back :( ). Jess has been there for us all week- poor girl has had to keep up with my crazy work schedule! She brought me a latte at 6:15am yesterday morning so I could be out the door by 6:30 for work! Sadly I wasn't home until 10pm. I am waiting patiently to hear a sign of waking babies (yes, they are still my babies) so I can snuggle my boys! I know after a few minutes of that I can expect my big boy to come running out yelling "Moommmmmyyyy!!!, you're home from work!!!" We will find Zeke and I will try and get as many details out about his day yesterday before leaving for work again. Looking forward to some weekend snuggles with everyone :) and a less eventful week next week!

Zeke!!!

Zeke is back!!! He has been busy this week and Brody is having so much fun with him, so is Mom :) We have a few more options this year than we did last year in our family shoe box (aka FEMA trailer). Speaking of the FEMA trailer- we have been reminiscing about our past year a lot lately. Although it was the hardest year we still have really great memories of all of the time we were able to spend with our families- it's definitely a year that will never be forgotten. We won't be alone this year- Ben's parents will be here for Christmas which will be great. It's rather fitting since they also spent our 1st Christmas in Portland with us in 2005! And my Mom will be out in January for the boys' 2nd bday.... I can't believe they will be TWO!!!!!