More Jaelin... I can't get enough

Although he's wild and crazy he also has a very tender hearted. He is sensitive and caring and loves deeply. He always says he has 2 moms. His other mother Kelly (Gattis) definitely owns a large part of his heart. He asks me, "Mom, why does my other mother Kelly never get mad at me when I wake her up in the morning and you always do?" A reminder that kids notice everything and don't forget. I told him it's because she's just special that way and I didn't mention that it's because I am not a morning person and he is usually up by 7 and Kelly only has him a few times a year not every day. He fell to sleep around 6:30 one night this week and lo and behold he was up for good at 4:45 in the morning. Yikes. He currently loves playing football and any other game with balls, jumping on the trampoline, playing with Corey, Landon, Ashton, Bryton, Zachary, Ben and Josh. Playing in the dirt, webkinz, Sponge Bob, had to mention him 2x cuddling with mommy, hates long car rides, always wants a drink, Spells his name both out loud and in capitals. We are working on small letters.
I love about him his beautiful full mouthed smile, his hands so perfect for holding, his legs so fast and strong. His eyes and face when they show he's tired but he adamantly denies it. It's true that having children is giving permission for your heart to walk around outside of yourself. Definitely a risk, but worth all of the living in the world.

Happy Birthday Jae

Five and Loving it!!!

What a sweet and completely energetic boy I was sent 5 years ago. I can't imagine life without him. He keeps me going at mach 10 and is always learning new things. He is a natural athlete and runs as fast as a cheetah. He loves his big brother Sebastian like no other even though it's hard for the teenager to be consistantly kind. I wish I could convince Sebastian how important it is for Jaelin to feel his love but it's hard expecting him to be a surrogate father. Not what he signed up for. Jaelin loves taking care of his nieces and nephews and always wants a baby brother or sister. I tell him he will have to enjoy his cousins. :)

Summer Fun

It's been a hot summer but we have had lots of fun trying to keep things cool. My wonderful family always helps with fun spur of the moment get togethers. I love all of the fun outdoor things there are to do around here. We are so blessed to live where we do. I keep telling myself how important it is to create fun lasting memories to help keep my family close together and to give us hope and joy in times of stress and bad days. Life truely is good!

Look Ma one down

Jaelin was at Aunt Mandy's when he lost his 1st tooth. Luck for him or we would of never had a picture. I am so greatful to have sisters with strengths that I will never have. Thanks Mandy. We were at Costa Vida eating lunch when Jaelin handed me his second tooth with his mouth bleeding. He hadn't started eating yet just decided it was time and yanked the lose tooth out. I was worried he wasn't ready but his new teeth have already started growing in. It took a week or two and wallah they appeared. I need to start praying early that he won't require braces. With a mouth as big as his I have some hope. He is about 41 inches tall and about the same in pounds. All solid muscle. Six pack and all. He loves to move. We were watching fit tv. I just watch of course but he get's up and jumps and does all of the exercises. Hopefully it's contagious.

This year is going by so fast. I wish I was better at making time for picture taking and journalling. Work has been out of hand and consequently things at home and any other hobbies don't get done. One day I will start doing a better job of keep up. I am going to try and post a picture of Jaelin who has lost his 2 bottom teeth. He is growing up way to fast. Sebastian has his drivers permit and is my new chaffeur. Did I spell that right. He does pretty well but sometimes I get freaked out. I want him to be more nervous than he is. He's is a great kid for all of his mothers short-comings.

"it looks STUPID"

Yep this is my little Nephew Love, (Crystal Posting!) He is a ball of EnErgY!!! He wears me ragged but I still so enjoy having him over! Barb has had to travel so much this month, he has missed her badly. Tonight on the phone he said "mommy when you get home can I lay on you?" which means fall asleep on you! As everyone knows he has the cutest curls and red hair around! I asked him if he wanted to straighten it. He was hesitant but decieded to let me have at it, however when I was done he looked in the mirror and began to CrY. " I look stupid, cut it off" He was sure it was permanent and that the only way to fix it was to cut it off. Being the opportunist that I am I saw it as a good oppurtunity to get his hair cut done, even better when it is all ready straight. Then I took him into the bathroom and wet it down. He was happy to see the curls back. Auntie Crystal loves you Jaelin and I am sorry I made your hair look stupid!

A mommies Love

Yes I do get my looks from my Aunt Crystal!!!

Update

Well I am failing to remember to take pictures of your kido's! I will do better when they are at my house. Kelly and Jae came over today and played. Can I say I ADORE KELLY!!! I feel so lucky that she is not only in your life but that she is also in mine! She defines a Wonderful Person! So to get to the point Jaelin is in good hands! Jae road his bike over and then begged for the boys to go home with him. So they all headed back Ashton pushing a dump truck, Bryton on his big wheel and Jaelin on his bike. Ya it could have been a really cute picture. Sorry! Sebastian headed to Young Mens. I picked the boys up shortly after so hopefully Kelly has some time to relax! Hope your doing well in Denver! We miss you and love you!

Training in Lakewood, CO

Day two of training is over and I am learning a lot but I will be glad when it's time to come home. I am in my room listening to Daniel Powter "Had a bad day". Not because my day has been bad but because Jaelin loves to sing it and he's so cute when he does. I love my boys so much. Sebastian is a constant love and crack up. He's one of the best men I know even if he is a teenager. :) Jaelin is so full of energy and need very little downtime so I find myself here in the quiet and know that I should use the time to shut down but it's hard to figure out how to stop the noise in my head. It's probably not even the kids but my multiple personalities.
Where is the passion when you need it the most? How does the magic of life get lost? It's amazing to me how much things change from moment to moment.

I am so glad to have the family I have. I don't know how I would survive without each and everyone of them. It all started when two crazy people fell in love so long ago. That's the only reason I can think of that all 5 of us are a little bit crazy, but strength in numbers helps and each one of them lends so much of it in different ways. That's probably why I needed more than 2 children. So I guess I need some help keeping them sane now. I am sure I don't provide much of that. That's why I have Kelly. If anyone wants the most wonderful friend too bad she's mine. Okay, actually she's pretty nice to a lot of special people. But I'd kidnap her to be with us everyday if I could. Good thing I can't because me and the boys are too demanding. But Kelly know your welcome with us anytime and it's even better when I am there and we can do some fun things together. You are one of the people that reminds me of what is good and beautiful in the world. I think I would call you the anti news. You are the best. Okay I am sappy so I am going to sign off but I'd like to address my 1st two blog sharers 1ST. Miss Mandy Gittins who I love and appreciate for her patience with me and Jaelin. I hope your enjoying a small break. Someone asked Jaelin the other day if he was in pre-school. He said "No, I have Mandys!"It was so cute. Crystal thanks for my blog spot and hopefully I will be better and get more pictures on it. I miss both of you and your kids.

Sunday Dinner!

We enjoyed a yummy Sunday dinner that included Lasagna, green salad, French bread, and a fruit salad! Thanks of course to Grandma Pat! Jaelin was good but shortly after dinner the boys wanted to watch a movie. Aladdin sent Jaelin right to sleep! I knew he needed to get a diaper on quick because he hadn't made a trip to the bathroom prior to zonking out! All I had was a size 2 and it didn't catch a thing! He peed through the size 2, the towel that I had doubled under him and still left a big spot on Pat's Down Comforter and Cover! Yes Barbara I know this all sounds familiar! Pat’s washer is broken so I had to bring the bedding home to wash for her! It was fine though. We enjoyed having Kelly and the boys with us!!!

While she's Away

I love my sister Barbara!!! She is one of my bestest friends and the bestest aunt to my kidos! I am so grateful to have her in my life! She works so hard to support her family. SO.... we have talked about a blog for her for awhile! I thought what better time then when she sadly had to head to Denver for training for a week! She's only been gone for a few hours and allready she is missing her kids so much! So I will do my best to post pictures of them while she is away and then she can take over when she gets home! I love you Barbara we all miss you!