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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Life Lately in Quarantine

This is what blogging looks like now. Baby on me, standing to keep moving so said baby will continue to snooze. Two more babies behind me in swings. Nap times are precious real estate of time and especially precious when both brothers are at Nana and Grampy's house! So I'm taking this second to blog....before feeding #800000000 begins. 




The darn Coronavirus has put a damper of everyone's spring but we are not complaining. We are healthy and together and we pray for those who are suffering. It makes for very long days and fast nights (ha!) and entertaining two toddlers and taking care of three infants is made even harder by not being able to go anywhere or have the help that we had planned on having due to this virus. Praying it ends soon! 
Since preschool is out for the boys, I've tried to come up with some activities to keep Henry learning but to be honest, there's just a lot of play and television happening right now, which I'm fine with. I also cracked up at this meme because with boys, it's 100% true! Wrestling all day long. I'm good with it until it's almost bed time and then I lose it. What is with boys?!?!



On the nice days, we've done our best to spend at least and hour or two outside. We even play in the rain. Whatever we can do to get some energy out! 




Easter was a beautiful day despite not being able to worship in our church with our congregation. We know that the whole body of Christ was celebrating that beautiful day in their homes with their families and we prayed to be connected to everyone in our praise and hearts. It will be such a sweet moment to be back together in our little church building and see our church family again. 






We dressed up the kids in their Easter outfits just to go have dinner at my mom and dads. They looked so adorable and I actually was able to get a decent one of all 5 kids! Even if the boys had to be bribed with cookies. 

Claire, Audrey and Kate





We've spent a lot of time just enjoying our moments together. Sure, 50% of this time is chaos and frustrating but the other 50% is really lovely! Ha! We miss our family and friends very much. For Henry and I (the extroverts of our family) this is very hard. I have to get out of the house at least once a day or I will go nuts. 


My buddy and I got out of the house to grab a milkshake the other day! It was his first from "Old McDonalds"! Lets just say he enjoyed it. 

(A, C and K- enjoying some time with daddy and I before bath)

 Audrey snuggling Kate in a milky dream.

Kate the great all smiley in the morning!

 Kate and Claire (who has the best faces)


A rare moment that they were all happy in their 4moms contraptions. We have one of every baby equipment out there. They liked these at first but now it seems they prefer the regular swing or lets be honest...someone's arms. Ha! 

Little Miss Audrey



Graham has found the dress up clothes. He decided to be Buzz this particular morning.


Daddy's girl (Claire)

Kate

Claire and Daddy

Claire, Kate and Audrey in their cute onesies from their cousin Finley! These girls have the cutest clothes, I get them dressed every day just so they can wear the outfits! Their closet is full of dresses, once the weather gets consistently warmer we will be breaking those out! 


Audrey, Kate and Claire

Best big brother


Hard to get this kid to smile. We spent FOUR hours at Lazy 5 Ranch one afternoon. That is a story for another day. Lets just say we won't be going back any time soon! 

I hope you are all holding up well and making the most of the time you have with your family. When this is over, I can't wait to give my family and friends the biggest smile and hugs! Praying you all stay safe and healthy! 







Wednesday, March 28, 2018

What's Up Wednesday- March edition



What We're Eating This Week...

Well, we are eating but it's nothing fancy! 9 months preggo has this mama not in the mood for cooking. We had a lovely Chicken and Rice casserole (homemade), Mexican take out and tonight we had Josh's famous Quiche. Tomorrow and Friday? Who knows. These boys may be fending for themselves. Ha!

Henry obviously enjoyed his quiche tonight.




What I'm Reminiscing About...

How sweet is this picture of my brother with Henry? I can't believe in just a few days he might be holding another nephew! Ahhh!!


What I'm Loving...

The beautiful spring weather that is finally arriving! Henry loves to be outside and the warmer temps sure make
being outside in the afternoons more enjoyable. If only I didn't have to deal with the temper tantrums from when we have to come in. *sigh* #lifewithatoddler




What We've Been Up To...

We've been pretty low key lately. Haven't been going to far and just kind of sticking by the house. This was my last week of school before Spring break and my maternity leave so I've been super busy making sure my classroom is clean, prepared and set up for my interim. You teachers out there understand how it's more work to be out then to be in school! Ha!

What I'm Dreading...

Giving birth? Well, not really dreading. It's more excitement mixed with dread. Labor wasn't bad, I just think it's the fear of the unknown since each birth is so different. Will I be able to go natural or will I be induced? Will I end up having a c-section? Ugh. Wish I had a magic mirror to see the future.

Scared of giving bir #pregnantchicken

What I'm Excited About...

Holding my sweet baby! Seeing Josh hold his second sweet son. Witnessing my two babies meet for the first time. I know my heart is going to BURST.

What I'm Watching/Reading...

These books are in constant rotation in the Lindstedt household. Thank goodness for Scholastic book orders. I was getting a little tired of the same three books at night for the past 6 months!



As for what I'm watching. Moana. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. By the time it's clear for me to watch adult shows, I'm in bed. Real life. Maybe when I'm up in the wee hours of the morning nursing the baby, I can catch up on some shows.

What I'm Listening To...
When Henry is not in the car, it's This American Life podcasts. If he's in the car it's more of the above. He requests his music. LOUDLY.

What I'm Wearing...

Let's be honest...whatever fits. Which is not much anymore. Even my maternity pants are starting to not go over this bump of mine! I did take the liberty of ordering some new tops from Loft for me to wear in the next couple months. A reward of sorts. Push present to myself. I'm such a dress girl in the spring and summer but they just aren't very convenient for nursing. So I ordered some super cute tops that will be easy to wear with a nursing tank underneath. I figured shorts and skirts will be my uniform this summer. They are super cute, right?!

 



What I'm Doing This Weekend...

HOPEFULLY HAVING A BABY!
If not, enjoying Easter with my family. My sister and brother in law got a new puppy and they are bringing her to my parents for the weekend. I'm sure one little boy will be very excited to meet his pup cousin!

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month...

Learning how to be a mom to two babies! Settling into a groove as a family of four and just enjoying every beautiful (hectic, crazy) moment! Might not be a lot of blogging for a little while- I'll try to keep up! I'm asking for your prayers for a smooth delivery, healthy baby and easy transition into this new stage of life- for me, Josh and precious Henry! 
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Spring has sprung!

I'm so glad that it finally feels like spring around here! I look out my door at our front yard tree and underneath it my daylillies are already coming up. I thought I'd share some of my spring decor. If anything, it will help me to remember what I did to decorate this season next year! I'm excited to host Easter dinner and have a fun and relaxing spring break!

I love decorating with eggs. The Pottery Barn catalog gave me a lot of inspiration for this design. 

I'm so proud of our new piano! Now, to just get the husband to move those ugly speakers! 

Dining room arrangement. I love peonies.

My praise board. I love adding new birth announcements and notes and pictures from loved ones. It reminds me to offer prayers of thanks and praise to our awesome God! 

I'm a little sad that I caved and let my husband put a tv over our fireplace. It was my most favorite place to seasonally decorate. But I'm going to figure out new ways to decorate just as nicely but on a smaller scale. 



Happy Spring everyone!