I'm sitting here, exhausted, waiting for John to call and started wondering about my blog. When was the last time I posted? Could I even remember the password? So my curiosity got to me and I found myself on my blog reading all of my old posts. Now I am wishing I would have never stopped updating. So many things have happened. Poor Carter is already one and yet his birth is the only thing mentioned. Needless to say I have a new dedication to keeping my blog current.
So now I have 4 kids...Kynadi is 7, Brooklyn is 5, Linken is 4 and Carter just turned 1. John is currently working at Halliburton (in the oil field), which means he is gone a lot, which also means, I am a "single" parent a lot, and therefore am tired alot (ie tonight).
I love my kids, they are so unique, and I love their differences.
Kynadi is nothing like me. She is a social butterfly, which I admire. It was someone I always wanted to be like when I was here age. I especially love it now because I feel like she will open up to me and tell me things. She has a funny little sense of humor. I love that she is to the age where her humor comes out. She is very intelligent and catches on to concepts so quickly. She is also the best little mother ever. One of my favorite things is to watch her comfort and help her siblings. I wouldn't know what to do without her. I trust her more than most babysitters (other than she loses her focus). She also loves to sing and perform and is good at such a young age. This year in the school Christmas concert she had a solo in fact. I was such a proud mom. She did great and it is something I never would have had the guts to do.
Brooklyn reminds me of myself in so many ways. I relate to her quiet shyness and can see so quickly when she gets hurt by something someone says. Her look just tells me, and I remember being like her. She has a fire to her as well though. When she is in a comfort zone her personality shines through. She loves to laugh and dance around. She is also determined to do things. She has an eagerness to learn and I love helping her. She rarely complains when we are working on her school work. I think she is my athlete. I hope she finds the confidence in herself to realize how good she is. I know I was always timid around others with team sports and I think I held myself back. I love her red hair, and hope it gives her confidence as well, as she gets so many compliments on it.
Linken is my momma's boy and I can't help but love it. Any time he is hurt or sad he wants his mom. He loves John, no question, and is always asking about daddy, but he wants comforted by his mom. He is a little social bug as well. People just seem to be drawn to him. Of course it helps being little and cute. The only problem is he knows he's cute. He always smiles and tries to bargain with me when he knows he's in trouble. Also, I have never met a kid that likes movies/show's so much. He must get that from John. I am constantly fighting him on watching shows. He loves his cars and trucks too though. He is definitely a boy and is constantly digging and zooming away.
Carter is my go-getter right now. At the ripe old age of 1 he is letting us see his personality more and more. He has the highest, shrillest scream. It reminds me so much of Brooklyn. He is not afraid to show when he is upset about something. Many times he arches his back, throws himself on the floor, and screeches. It is funny right now, but I'm sure that won't last. He is just starting to talk some, but he is not clear enough that I'm convinced of what he is saying. I believe he knows, mom, dad, Kynadi (I think) stop, down, and more. He's probably behind in speaking but he seems ahead in getting into things. Every time I turn around he's into something he shouldn't be. Usually it is the sandwich bags, and foil in the kitchen drawer or the soap and toilet paper in the bathroom. He loves climbing on things as well, but seems to have the worst balance and is constantly falling. He is such a funny little thing and for the most part is a happy little boy. He has crazy little red hair that you can't help but love.
So now I have 4 kids...Kynadi is 7, Brooklyn is 5, Linken is 4 and Carter just turned 1. John is currently working at Halliburton (in the oil field), which means he is gone a lot, which also means, I am a "single" parent a lot, and therefore am tired alot (ie tonight).
I love my kids, they are so unique, and I love their differences.
Kynadi is nothing like me. She is a social butterfly, which I admire. It was someone I always wanted to be like when I was here age. I especially love it now because I feel like she will open up to me and tell me things. She has a funny little sense of humor. I love that she is to the age where her humor comes out. She is very intelligent and catches on to concepts so quickly. She is also the best little mother ever. One of my favorite things is to watch her comfort and help her siblings. I wouldn't know what to do without her. I trust her more than most babysitters (other than she loses her focus). She also loves to sing and perform and is good at such a young age. This year in the school Christmas concert she had a solo in fact. I was such a proud mom. She did great and it is something I never would have had the guts to do.
Brooklyn reminds me of myself in so many ways. I relate to her quiet shyness and can see so quickly when she gets hurt by something someone says. Her look just tells me, and I remember being like her. She has a fire to her as well though. When she is in a comfort zone her personality shines through. She loves to laugh and dance around. She is also determined to do things. She has an eagerness to learn and I love helping her. She rarely complains when we are working on her school work. I think she is my athlete. I hope she finds the confidence in herself to realize how good she is. I know I was always timid around others with team sports and I think I held myself back. I love her red hair, and hope it gives her confidence as well, as she gets so many compliments on it.
Linken is my momma's boy and I can't help but love it. Any time he is hurt or sad he wants his mom. He loves John, no question, and is always asking about daddy, but he wants comforted by his mom. He is a little social bug as well. People just seem to be drawn to him. Of course it helps being little and cute. The only problem is he knows he's cute. He always smiles and tries to bargain with me when he knows he's in trouble. Also, I have never met a kid that likes movies/show's so much. He must get that from John. I am constantly fighting him on watching shows. He loves his cars and trucks too though. He is definitely a boy and is constantly digging and zooming away.
Carter is my go-getter right now. At the ripe old age of 1 he is letting us see his personality more and more. He has the highest, shrillest scream. It reminds me so much of Brooklyn. He is not afraid to show when he is upset about something. Many times he arches his back, throws himself on the floor, and screeches. It is funny right now, but I'm sure that won't last. He is just starting to talk some, but he is not clear enough that I'm convinced of what he is saying. I believe he knows, mom, dad, Kynadi (I think) stop, down, and more. He's probably behind in speaking but he seems ahead in getting into things. Every time I turn around he's into something he shouldn't be. Usually it is the sandwich bags, and foil in the kitchen drawer or the soap and toilet paper in the bathroom. He loves climbing on things as well, but seems to have the worst balance and is constantly falling. He is such a funny little thing and for the most part is a happy little boy. He has crazy little red hair that you can't help but love.
