Sacrament Meetings without Robert

I never know what will happen and have HUGE admiration for single moms who take their children to church and keep them reverent. It has gotten that some of the people at church just give me the look that says, "Oh Kelly, you try but not succeeding." I'm happy if I can keep the kids from crawling under the benches, running out into the isles, or making to much noise. By the way, our 3 kids are 3 of the 5 kids under 6 years old. Anyway, today Evan slid over the top of the bench in front of us and would have fallen on his head had I not grabbed his leg in time. Then he crawled under the bench to isle behind us and would have gotten away if my arms were an inch shorter. Oh, because my arms aren't an inch longer he did get away and by the time I got him David was standing by the benches on the other side of the isle (we were sitting in the middle of center section). I took the boys to the foyer after that and tried to keep them somewhat contained out there. Luckily someone else was holding Emma.
I have to count my blessings that they haven't taken off the front of the chapel during Sacrament meeting though. I am not above giving them snacks to keep them quieter. I'm not sure how my mom did it with 7 kids and dad was bishop because I can hardly keep 3 contained.
I LOVE IT WHEN ROBERT GETS TO STAY HOME ON SUNDAYS!!!!!!!!!!

My new calling...

I was called as Nursery Leader and am excited for it (and nervous) and the great things we can do. I made little mats for the kids to sit on during our lessons. I used pillow cases w/ batting in the middle for little quilts and wrote "I am a Child of God" on each one. (Thanks Kristi for the idea.) They turned out pretty good and today when we used them for the first time, the kids loved them. I made some simple music wands w/ ribbons hanging down for the kids to swing around while we sing certain songs. My goal is to have the kids ready for Sunbeams and to learn something from class. I'm certainly open for ideas on what I can do though. I do miss Relief Society, but this is where I need to be for now.

February gone.

Dad with his big boys.

We like our Valentine's Day stickers.

Where is Emma?

Aren't I cute?

"Look we're getting bigger!"

"What did I do this? Me? Of course not!"

He loves to put his and Evan's "babies" in the carrier.

"I can smile SOOO big."

Evan is so adorable with Emma's headband on. (So you're not worried, I've only done it a couple of times.)

Emma is 3 1/2 months old and barely fitting in her 0-3 month clothes, wearing size 2 diapers, would rather sit up than lay down, loves watching her brothers run wild. She started laughing Feb. 3 and is ticklish under her arms, on her tummy and neck. I love hearing her laugh. She can turn on the pouty face and quick to smile.
I'm going to combine the boys because they are 2 peas in a pod. They are taking naps in the same room now instead of just sleeping in the same room at night. I knew it would be an adjustment but they love to put off naps as long as they can after being put to bed until they just crash. Turning on the lights isn't much of a problem anymore and often throughout the day I have to walk around the house turning off lights. Evan started putting his hand on Emma's head as a way of showing he loves her and I think it is adorable to watch it. David is my big helper when I'm cooking and loves to horse around.