What I am up to

I don't often say much about what I am up to, but I guess I just assume that everyone knows kind of what I do.  I take care of little people all day.  The thing is I do find time for a few other things....thankfully.

I have been participating in the Mind Body Sole program this summer at the library.  It has been quite a challenge.  I have to read 26 books and articles and run 26 miles or walk 52,000 steps by September 10th.  I finished the steps long ago.  I walk a ton a day chasing the kids, but it is harder to find time to read.  I am hoping to finish in time though.  I don't think I've ever found a program that combined my two loves running and reading.

I love to collect and find new recipes to try.  My favorites right now are broccoli cheese soup and Cafe Rio salad.  I can give you the recipes if you like.  Although my kids can be picky they still get to try all my new experiments.  It is fun to look for new things on Pinterest and Allrecipes.

I have fun with my boys.  We go to the library for story times.  We go to play group and play dates.  I love to take them on walks.  I love to play with them.  It reminds me of growing up with my big brothers.  Boys are so much fun!

The biggest thing for me lately is that I am expecting baby number 3.  It has been a challenge chasing two and not feeling at tip top shape.  I am 19 weeks along.  Baby should make his/her debut in January sometime.  I will find out in a couple more weeks if the boys will have a baby brother or sister.  We'll see.

Potty Training and Two

Well, since my last two posts were about the other two boys in my life, this one is about my little Eli who is almost three.  Back in June we did some potty training action.  Although it was not fun, he took to it very well and it is now doing great.  I guess I had heard enough horror stories about the process that when it went well I thought maybe I missed something.  Granted he still has the occasional accident and such but he seems to be doing well.

He has also been very defiant and crazy the last while.  He went through this stage of a week or so where he fought me on EVERYTHING (i.e. going potty, sitting in his carseat, taking a nap, getting dressed, brushing teeth, and so on).  I am glad that is letting up and he is once again able to be persuaded to do those things.

He is so smart and curious about everything.  He loves to go to the library and check out books especially Curious George and his new found favorite Arthur.  He loves going to see friends at playgroup and nursery time.  He loves to "go somewhere" as he says.  He gets couped up in our apartment and really likes getting out to go somewhere.

He surprised us recently by being a model boy when a babysitter came to watch him before bed.  At times I can really catch a glimpse of him beyond toddlerhood and as a big boy.  He is really growing up.  He can sure be a trial to me some days, but I sure do love my blond-haired blue-eyed boy!