A few Sundays ago, I was talking to an older friend at church. She was asking me how I was doing with "three" and said that when her third child was born, she was very discombobulated. "YES!" I almost shouted, "that's the perfect word!" And it is. I don't really even know how to say how I am doing right now. I feel like I am doing okay with three, but I really just feel kind of . . . discombobulated! Like I am not sure how to stay afloat and keep up with everything. A lull in activity hits, the baby is asleep, and it's like I don't know what to do with myself because I really just want to sleep, but there's dishes, laundry, piles of mail, a very cluttered house, a church lesson to prepare, phone calls to return, bills to pay . . . you know how it is. So I am still adjusting to having this new little person in my life and learning how to balance it all. We also recently started soccer and ballet again, which added another dimension. Oh, and I have had some "fun" stuff going on health-wise, but that is an entirely different post. For now, the grandparents are wanting updated pics, so here are a few recent shots and videos.
Rachel is really smiling now and starting to make cute little sounds, especially for her daddy & brother.
Savannah has decided she wants to be a Navy cheerleader when she grows up . . .
On another note, I am LOVING the fall here. It has been a perfect-weather week. Hope you are enjoying this time of year, too!
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Oh boy, I cannot even imagine what it must be like for you right now...
When you are ready for a sabbatical, come visit and we'll play!
Rachel is adorable, tell Savvy that her cheerleading skills are amazing, and tell Trev to do something on a video and put it on the blog please. I miss his face!
Oh, I remember the days of feeling that very same way. All I can say, that may or may not help, is take one day at a time. Make small and simple goals for each day. Try not to brush too broad of a stroke. You know what I mean? You're doing great Brooke. Those kids are proof of it.
Miss you!
Wow! Your kids are gorgeous! It's hard taking care of three kids -- everyday-- but it's doable in a discombobulated way! :) when they ALL three laugh, snuggle, tell stories, sing, etc-- it just melts your heart- hang in there. I made my blog private and if you'd like an invite send me an email.... carolehollinger (at) yahoo (dot) com.
I LOVE the picture of Savvy holding Rachel--where it kind of looks like the sweet babe is sliding off of her lap!
I like Teresa's "broad stroke" thought. Gee whiz, I only have TWO!
Best wishes this next week--I'll be thinking of you. It sure was nice to chat.
ok -- I'm still discombobulated. I wish I had a newborn to attribute it to.
I love the pics!!! The kido's are so fun and cute. I am sure you are holding things together a lot better than you feel like. Your a great mom. Tell Savvy that if she keeps at it she'll be a Navy Cheerleader long before Richard is ready for it. Miss you down here. PS... Brad and I think the same thing about the weather this week.
Shes growing up fast! I think three kind of throws you off for a while (maybe forever).
super cute pics.
I sure think that is a great word. I will have to remember that for sometime in the future when I am at that place. :)
Rachel is such a sweet and cute baby! And Savvy is am awesome cheerleader. I agree with Camille- Trev needs to do something on video.
Glad to see you guys are doing well!!
So many cute pictures! I'm fairly certain I was discombobulated for a whole year after my boys were born...I'm a little nervous when baby number 3 comes to our family...not any time soon, just so you know!
Heck, just bringing ONE home has me discombobulated!! You have every reason to feel a bit out of sorts! Don't beat yourself up...just take it one day at a time and for Heaven's sake, SLEEP MORE...cleaning can wait. =)
Brooke, your family is wonderful. Keep up the good work. I love looking at these blogs to see what all you girls are doing. Bri and Kim are expecting their first in April and I'm really excited. I'll have to have he and Kim start a blog. Next time you're in town I would love to see you.
Janet
So cute! Discombobulation is the reason we don't have 4! Having Ethan gone all day at school this year has really made a big difference even though I miss him.
Mom has kept me posted on the latest. Hang in there! You have been in our prayers.
When you get a chance, SLEEP! Those other things can wait. Maybe you should get your dad to come out and put a Goldy shine on the place!
P.S. Thanks for 'the cutest blog on the block' idea. My blog always looked like I got it at the Kmart outlet and needed some serious help.
One of the sisters commented in Relief Society that someone taught her a very valuable lesson: when you pray, ask for the ability to accomplish the ONE most important thing for each person in your family each day. That gives you just one thing to focus on in order to feel like a success. I would only add, if you can get your teeth brushed, you're doing great! ;)
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