Author: Jenny Irvine

Toothless Princess

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That’s right Pumpkin lost her first tooth. The bottom right…my little princess was so excited. She was the first of her friends to lose a tooth so that made it all the more special for her. Pumpkin being one of the youngest of her friends was thrilled to do something before her “6 yr old” buddies 🙂 the smile on her face from ear to ear was contagious!!

Pumpkin announced that her tooth was “wiggly” about 4 wks ago, I thought (we have plenty of time)!! Then much to my surprise and Pumpkins; after munching on a not so soft cookie left over from Thanksgiving, that little “wiggly” tooth became a VERY “wiggly” one!! O’boy Mommy’s not ready for this…

Two hours later, a little wiggle and jiggle…and “POP” out it came!! Im not sure who was more surprised; Pumpkin with the crocodile tears and shriek of terror, or me with my gasp for air!! I am happy to report that the shock quickly turned into excitement….

Of coarse we took pictures of everything…

In my MOPS group years ago we made these tooth pillows…which I had kept for that “just in case” moment!
She tucked her tooth safely in the pillow and set it on her dresser for the Tooth-fairy’s arrival. Also tucked away in my back pocket I had a special book ready to go for the big occasion “The Night Before the Tooth Fairy Came”.

Here is Pumpkin brushing her new smile minus 1 tooth !!
Pumpkin went to bed one HAPPY 5 yr old…and Mommy went to bed thinking my how time fly’s!! She was just teething and now a part of her babyhood is already leaving…very sad!! I know we are always told by those with older children “enjoy them” …how true that is “enjoy them, hug them, squeeze them…” because everyday that goes by quickly turns to a week, a month, and a year…before you know it the pitter patter of tiny feet are gone and the house has gone still. Pray you have done well!!

Watch “US” Grow

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Well, without further a do I’m here to tell you …3 kids certainly does something other than give you stretch marks, gray hair, and cause a severe case of memory fog!! It makes you appreciate life….quiet moments, 1st experiences, health, happiness (I love those giggles), and unconditional love!! I must also mention that my memory fog thanks to my children is 100% the reason I NEED this blog. My kids are growing like weeds. It is hard to believe that my baby girl is in Kindergarten….already!!! Where has time gone? I just graduated high school for goodness sake… 🙂
We recently took a family field trip to ‘our’ farms! I say ‘our’ loosely because we do not live on one (although I would love too), right Mom?! We are members of a CSA (Maple Creek) and we also go in on a cow every year….thanks to my children I insist on knowing where my food comes from!!! I could go on about this for days….I’ll spare you the details of all that we do in our home (freezing, canning, freezer meals, co-op, homemade laundry soap, etc.) another post…another day!!
 
Our kids love the tour of both farms, but I can not say the farm kittens were a big fan of our kids!! Pumpkin was determined to stuff one in the van and K.Bear just wanted to be like her big sister…holding..squeezing…squashing…O’poor kitty!!!
   
 
 
We enjoyed another trip to the Zoo…the weather was beautiful!! The kids had a blast…especially with the Monkey’s!! Hmmm…I wonder why??
Lastly, what Summer would not be complete without S’mores? Mmmmmm..good!! No need for explanation just dive in and enjoy!!

Watch “US” Grow wk8/9, and the Big “2”

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Can you say “WOW”? Life has been absolutely crazy…Mr.Smile’s is over 2 months old already :(, my baby girl Boo just turned “2” , and the little Pumpkin is almost 5!! Time is flying by!! We recently celebrated the girls 2nd and 5th Birthdays (Pumpkin a bit early)…and for a “BIG” surprise we rented a fire truck that serves frozen custard. Yes, a real truck!!! We had 17 kids under 5 at our house (we do not have a big house) sooooo a big “Thank You God” for making it a gorgeous and memorable event!!
Boo does not always do well with crowds and is very easily overwhelmed she spent most of the day in Mommy’s arms or near by.


Pumpkin on the other hand could not wipe the smile off her face!! Awww…to be “5” again..she was one happy little girl!! She got to spend the day with all her friend, have a real fire truck show up at her house, eat all the frozen custard she wanted, open presents (even though we said don’t bring any…no on listened!!), and just run around like a kid!! Mommy and Daddy couldn’t have wished for anything more for their sweet little girls (although we do wish Boo showed a little more enthusiasm). I’m sure she will when she turns “5” 🙂 If my memory serves me correctly on Pumpkins 2nd B-day she only opened 2 gifts and made it a week long event!!

Yes, there was even a Dalmatian!!
 
Now onto my little man :)!!! Sorry buddy but week 8 is a bit of a blur and few pictures were taken but I did manage to sneak a few in there!! Your hair is looking a bit red? hmmm…maybe more like Mommy’s?? Eyes are still blue…and eating like a champ!! In your spare time you like to read books (see below), ham it up for the camera, and giggle!! Yes, you giggle!!

The floor is one of Mr. Smiles favorite places to lay. Unfortuantely, this only happens on rare occasions (when big sister Boo is not around) she loves to squeeze and poke!! Not a good combo!!
9 Weeks Mr. Smiles!!
Full of life and full of smiles 🙂
“3 Little Monkeys” enjoying a little R&R with Daddy!!