Music to My Ears

This evening as I was preparing dinner, I could hear the sound of Max and Cole playing together in their room. A few minutes later, Max appeared in the kitchen, without Cole. I didn't think too much about it until a few more minutes went by and I realized it was strangely quiet in the bedroom.

"Cole," I called out, "What are you doing, Sweetie?"

His answer warmed my soul, "I'm reading my Bible in my room, Mommy."

Oh how I pray I hear those words from him often and forever.

Comments from Cole

I've been jotting down some of the random things Cole has said lately. Here's a sampling:

"Your tummy looks weird, Mommy." (Yes, I know, dear. Thank you for noticing. But I do have 3 sweet babies to show for it, so that's ok.)

"I really wish I could be a crane driver."

"When the next baby comes out of your tummy, can we name him Trey?" (Um, next baby??)

"Mommy, I'm going to get on a plane and fly a long way to heaven, 'cause it's very far away!"

Van Cole

Cole requested to do a "bug craft" this afternoon (we are having a bug themed week this week...more to come on that later), and while I was getting the stuff set up, he picked up a few crayons and drew this caterpillar. It now has a place of honor on the refrigerator door. Until, that is, it gets taken to The Louvre. It's only a matter of time, I'm sure.

I'm still here!

I have so many post ideas floating through my head, but well, finding the time to sit and write them is a little difficult. Hopefully soon, I can catch up a bit.

In the mean time, here are just a few of the (most welcome) reasons I haven't had time to write:

Welcome, Baby Seth!

We are proud to announce the birth of our third son, Seth Daniel Rowden, born April 14, 2009 at 8:06am. 9 lbs 4.5 oz, 20.5 inches long.




So far, Seth has been a sweet, laid-back baby. Big brothers Cole and Max adore him, and he has had no want for cuddles in his first 12 days of life. We are so happy to add him to our family!

A New Leaf...Or Maybe Not.

So, I don't really know what's gotten into me, but I've switched from my once a month blogging to actually posting four entries in less than a week. Phew. Don't get used to it, though. No telling what will happen when baby #3 comes next week.

Anyway, here they are, in case you want to read...

Observations of a 3 Year Old
What NOT to Say to a Pregnant Woman
Nesting
Disappearing Act

Disappearing Act

Trying to get Cole to calm down from his hyperactive state at bedtime tonight, the following conversation took place:

Me: Cole, why don't you come sit in my lap?

Cole, trying to climb into my lap: But there isn't much lap here.

Too true, too true.