Journaling- Life with 3

I'm sitting here not quite feeling like sleeping but my brain isn't working well enough to blog everything I want to.

Life with three kids has been full. There have been many moments of sweetness, some of insanity, and more than a few sleep deprived freak outs (on my part and the boys)

Daily life usually starts around 5:30am, when 1, 2, or all 3 boys are awake. We make it downstairs and watch some PBS and the boys get their chocolate milk. We spend about a half hour just cuddling and watching shows. The boys end up making some sort of mess or playing outside. Then we make breakfast together.
Adam usually wakes up somewhere around this point. He gets his cereal for breakfast now that he's a big boy :)

This is where we used to say good-bye to daddy and then play some more, but Ryan just started working nights so this is about when we say good-night to him now.

We get the boys dressed and pick up the room a little then it's about time for Adam to go back down for his morning nap. He will nap anywhere from 1-3 hours for his first nap.

While he sleeps the boys have been enjoying computer games, playing with their batcave, and beating each other up- unfortunately. We end up eating a snack, doing some cleaning, and playing games while we wait for Adam to wake up. Some days we get to run errands before the big boys nap, but other days, like today, Adam naps until almost noon, then it's time for the big boys to go down for their nap, then when Adam is ready for his second nap the boys are usually getting up and wanting to go do something again.

Adam is so patient with his big brothers, and Tyler and Jake are patient with his schedule too. It feels like we are trapped at home most days between everyone's naps but the boys have been doing pretty well.

Jake has been completely embracing his 2-year-old-ness and drives us crazy with his tantrums. He is sooo stubborn and refuses to listen to anyone. He is very physical right now and hits and scratches a lot. I am trying so hard to find the right way to work with this kid but it is killing me. I am so glad they grow out of this phase...eventually.

Tyler has finally given up on his naps now- at 4 years and 2 months...it was good while it lasted. We'll see if no napping helps him sleep better at night. I just hope that I can do without naps. Tyler has also been great at doing what I need him to do - like when Jake is driving me nuts. Tyler also climbs right into his bed now when told and doesn't get out. Finally!! He does still come in my room about once every four days- but I am grateful for the progress.

I should get some rest while I can. I am run-ragged, sleep-deprived, and crazed most days, but I am so blessed to have three healthy, energetic little boys. Life is full and I'm sure I'll miss these crazy days when they're gone. For now, I'm just TIRED.