Weekend Magic

My weekends usually start Friday afternoons because Josh gets out of work around lunch time.  This past Friday morning I packed the kids up and headed to the zoo to meet some of our great friends and their kids.  It was ridiculously humid, I was covered in sweat by the time I got everyone strapped in their car seats.  We strolled through a bit of the zoo then headed to the snack area so the kids could have an early lunch.  After lots of sharing and trading snacks, we headed out to explore the rest of the zoo and we were met with a crazy rain storm.  The kids (and my self) all ended up soaked between playing in the rain and attempting to get to the car.
I can't express how thankful I am for my fellow mommy friends.  It is difficult to bring the 4 kids under the age of 4  out and about on play dates, but the other moms in our awesome little group always help out more than I could ever expect.  Weather it's helping out by taking them on the carousel, or running one or two of them to the bathroom for me, I really don't think I could do it with out them.  Thank you.  I feel like I don't say it enough!





Saturday was filled with errands and must dos.  Josh took the girls to the splash park while Cherry napped at home and I attempted to work out with the Kinect and Jasper interrupted me the whole time.  Saturday night I had a wonderful girls night (with Jasper) and Lorna.  We stuffed our faces at Mellow Mushroom, then walked around Down Town Delray talking and laughing.  I need more nights like that.

Sunday Josh was at a trunk sale at Tate's Comic Store trying to get rid of some of his old toys and such most of the day.  His dad came up to help me keep the girl busy.  We got some breakfast at Panera, spent a good chunk of time at our newly renovated neighborhood playground, got Publix fried chicken, watermellon and lemonade for lunch, then did some finger painting and ice pop eating at home. 







6 Weeks Old

Time flies and babies get chunky




Jasper is growing like a weed, no wonder, he eats non stop.  It can be tough when he wants to nurse ever 45 minutes when the three other kids are wanting/ needing something or just wanting attention, but I just keep telling my self "this phase will end" and then it'll be something else, hah.  I've found it increasingly difficult to get everyone out of the house and get somewhere on time, which I'm having a very difficult time with because I'm the person who always shows up early to places.

So as with most internet/ technology things, I'm a little late to the game, but I just got an Instagram account.  I'm not really sure why, because I don't have a phone to take photos with.  Yes that's right,  no cell phone.  But now I really want one, to capture those quick moments when I'm out with the kids and getting my big camera out just isn't feasible.  Things that I'd love to document her on my blog so my parents can keep up with what the grandkids are up to.  Oh well, on my wish list.  But for now, I just have to get better at using my regular camera while not missing out on being involved in the moment at the same time.   

Cardboard Box House

Cardboard Box House, need I say more.





National Donut Day!

Yesterday we spoiled the girls dinner (and our own) by visiting our local Dunkin Donuts and taking advantage of their National Donut Day offer!  I had an iced coffee and blueberry cake donut.  What's your favorite??

Zoey / Chocolate frosted with Sprinkels

Abby / Chocolate Glazed

Cherry / Chocolate Frosted with Sprinkels

The donut won

Rainy Friday

There is a 100% chance of rain today, needless to say, gotta keep the kids busy inside.  Making oatmeal walnut cookies and listening to Dashboard Confessional circa 2001.  Feelin' nostalgic.



Jasper is 5 weeks old today, time sure does fly.  He has been nursing nonstop, it's really taking a toll on me.  Might try to start supplementing with some formula to see if it helps keep him full longer. 
I've been trying to exercising to get back in shape so I got a jogging stroller off Craig's List.  The past two days however, I've ended up having to carry Jasper about 1/2 my route due to his hysterical crying.  I must look crazy sitting on the side of the road nursing a baby, he seriously can't go 30 minutes without wanting to eat.

Just a few more hours until Josh gets home and we can start our weekend.  The weather is supposed to clear up so hopefully we'll have some serious fun!