Let's go D backs.

My Peak is I have realized that I am getting closer and closer everyday to having a good balance of my time being a mother of 3. I think after each child you struggle finding your sleep. You struggling with cleaning, or giving each of your children the attention they need. Today I can tell that I am getting really close to feeling normal and in control with my 3 kids....now if I will feel this way in a week is the question.

My Pit was I forgot to take the boys to sports class. They love going to class and today I forgot to take them. oops poor kids.

Today Jacob took the boys and the Gilmore's to the Diamond back game. They all got dressed up in their shirts or jersey. Put on their hats, grabbed their Giant rattlers rattle we even made signs. They had such a good time. Jacob sent me videos of the boys dancing and cheering. They even all took off their shirts and swung them over their heads cheering for the team. (just the kids) I Never want  forget the fun they had. They truly made some wonderful memories. Jacob is such a good father making these memories for them.

My guys are deck out and ready for the D backs game tonight.

Hoping to catch a ball tonight.

The good the bad and the ugly

I have been trying to squeeze in a library visit for months now and today we made it. My Peak was the library. The boys, Lilly and I had to much fun. We read a ton of books and checked out a ton of them. As I was walking up I could smell the building. I just love the smell of books even!

The beginging of my day was wonderful. I just loved it. I got a lot done I went to one of my favorite place. I was feeling pretty good about myself. I had just one more thing I had to get done on my list before boot camp tonight. I needed to hit up the store and get some very much needed groceries. I hate taking all my kids when I have an infant. The infant carrier takes up the whole cart and I just a little much. I try to get it done when Jacob's home but I just couldn't wait so I took all 3 kids. While I was shopping my boys got into a little fight. They NEVER fight so I nipped it in the bud fast. Right after that was done Lilly freaked and started crying more like screaming at me. I got her out of her seat and looked up at this man. I gave him a sheepish smile and he shot back a dirty look. At this point I had to push the cart with the toy car while holding Lilly. I looked tired and probably really stressed. I know it wasn't in my head but I swear like half the store was giving me dirty looks. My Pit was this shopping experience. I felt totally defeated as a woman, as a wife and as a mother. I was pretty down the rest of the day.

I Never want to forget how sweet the boys are.On the way out the door to the store I told Eli and Liam to get their shoes and get in the car. I loaded up the kids and it was when I got to the store I realized Liam didn't have shoes on. I kind of scolded him for not listening and said, " Liam you can not get out of the cart because you don't have shoes." Eli picked up that this kind of hurt Liam's feelings and he said, "it's okay Liam. I have my shoes on but I won't get out of the cart either." Both of them were angels and never got out of the cart.

Poor Lilly thinks it is normal to wake up and be smothered this much. PS Lilly has recently got some cheeks. Her legs are still skinny but she's starting to chunk up.

I love the library and books and I'm pretty sure I've taught my boys to love them too.

Forever

When Jacob's home Eli walks up to us a asks us multiple times is it family time yet? The boy loves when we do stuff together and I do too. My Peak was our family time today. We played Monopoly and my family came over for a bit. It was wonderful

My Pit is I think this week is finally catching up to me. I have been so tired. I have some sort of Allergy or cold that is making me feel horrible. Blah it needs to end and it needs to end fast!

I Never want to forget how kind Jacob was to me. He let me sleep in while he fed and bathed all the kids for Church. Then this afternoon after church Lilly went down for a big nap so I again took and nap. It was amazing. Jacob's a good man I already decided I wanted to be with him forever 7 years ago. However today I was reminded I want to be married forever and ever.

A family of heros.

Today's peak was as a family we ran the town of Gilbert super hero run. Eli and Liam were so cute and did the whole thing. I'm so impressed with how hard they worked. The whole family had a wonderful time. We will for sure be doing it again next year.

Today's pit is that I am starting to get a little sick. I guess my body is just a little warn down from all the happenings the past week.

I never want to forget that our children can do hard things.We were wondering which of the three distance to do because they were young. There was a .5 mile, a mile, and a 2 miles. We decided to just go for as long as the boys wanted to go. These sweet boys never wanted to stop!  Now don't get me wrong this run was fun, but was over two miles with 16 obstacles. That isn't easy for a little body. My little boys did the whole thing. Eli ran or walked the whole way. He even did some parts multiple times. Our children are strong and we should be challenging them, always pushing them mentally, and physically. It's good for them.

This morning our little family ran in a superhero obstacle course the town of Gilbert put together. This was our before shot.

Eli after his favorite obstacle. I love Liam in the background.

One of my favorite pictures. Thor and Captain America.

We ran it with our friends Rick, Marlo and their two boys. Rick came down with Sire on his back a little faster then he thought and went right over our boys. It was hilarious.

Daddy with a face full of grass...having so much fun with his boys. I love him. such a fun guy!

Nothing stopped these super heros they did the longest race and all 16 obstacle. We had a blast.

All done race. We had a blast and found our little Lilly.

Back to normal

Peak getting back to our routine. Liam has started feeling better so I have thrown him right back into normal life. We went to sports class and swimming lessons today. I think we are all very happy to be back to a normal schedule.

Pit I really couldn't think of one so I am not going to push the issue.

I Never want to forget I  love me a good bike ride. Jacob bought me another beach cruiser and we hooked it up to the trailer. I find so much joy loading the kids up hoping on my bike and going for a little spin.

Swimming lessons with Mary. Liam is doing great. He's doing to be swimming in no time.

Oh just chewing on my Dino. this little girl has dozens of teethers and toys. However her brother Dino is hands down her favorite.

She's so perfect. I just can't handle it.

This is not happening

My Peak is wonderful news. It's like music to my ears, but Liam Hasn't thrown up today! He even ate some solid food. Now if we could only get the stuff coming out of his rear end to be solid we would be in business.

Pit Jacob is sick. need. I say more?

I have already done this as a post before but I figure it's a good one that I should be reminded of multiple times a year throughout my lifetime.I Never want to  forget I can do it.I can do anything that is put in front of me. After all I tell my boys "you're and Ash and Ash's NEVER GIVE UP!"

Oh the irony. My husband rushes home for LA to help me with my very sick little boy. Jacob is currently throwing up everywhere. I feel so bad for him but I keep laughing because he is the loudest at throwing up. Every time he starts vomiting my kids start crying it scares them. Eli yelled, "is that a monster?"

Oh just us three healthy's hanging out at Eli's practice. Little girl is cracking me up. Just playing with grass and watching my brother.

 

Liam's feeling better.

The calm before the strom.

My Peak was this morning Debbie watch my kids and I snuck off and got a much needed facial. It was nice to get some me time in and relax after Liam being so six yesterday...plus I didn't know what was in store for my future so looking back I am very happy I got this short amount of time. It was like the calm before the storm.

My Pit was ending up in the hospital with a very sick and sad Liam. Poor kid hasn't been able to keep down a single thing in over 48 hours. He is grey, his eyes are sunken and he can hardly move. This is horrible seeing any child this sick.

I Never want to forget all the blessing I received during this trying day. Linda came and helped with the kids and even took Lilly while I was in the hospital. My dad and Cecil rushed to the hospital to give Liam a blessing after they worked so hard all day and I am sure they were tired. My mother took Eli and kept him happy and healthy. My phone was dying so I text the Gilmore's and my sister rushed down and brought me a phone charger. All these people dropped what they were doing to be there for me. I was going through something what could have been extremely difficult but my burden was made light by all their service. I also had some wonderful friend text and contact me seeing how they could help and volunteer to take my kids so I could focus on Liam. I am humbled by all the love that I felt.

I'm so very sad to say my poor Liam has gotten sicker and sicker. The Dr. took one look at him and said get him to the hospital. I feel helpless.

IV in aka Buzz light years lazer. X-ray taken. he has been so brave no tears. Except he has been crying for water (the Dr won't let him have any just yet). Poor kid was grey now he is starting to get some color.