Impulse buying...

Maternity leave is a huge blessing that gives me the opportunity to stay at home and enjoy one on one time with the new baby. I've been lucky to be able to take 12 weeks with each kid and I get sad thinking about that time ending. 

BUT, as much as I love this quiet time with the precious tiny humans, I also get a little stir crazy staying inside. As a remedy, I have created a routine (I know, you're shocked, right?)  for our weeks that usually involves at least one outing each day. Except for Mondays - those are our pj days. :)

We go for walks, meet up with friends, buy groceries, get our toes done, etc. We also venture into Target and Hobby Lobby quite.a.bit. I try to stay clear of Target unless I actually have items to purchase because I know it will lead into a basket filled with stuff. I am kind of an impulse buyer but if I have a list I can stay on task. I'm pretty sure I really could quit my job if I just never went inside Target, but then what would I do with all that "free" time, right? ;) Ha! 

Well, the other day I went into Target, list in hand and did pretty good. I only came out with one impulse buy and I am so glad that I did.

Check out this super fun bath tub I got for $9!

It is awesome. It folds up for the sink and then lays completely flat so you can hang it up to dry. All you soon to be mommy's out there should get one. It makes bathing Landry so much easier. Definitely an impulse buy that was worth it. 

I also ventured into HobLob the other day and walked away with 8 of these...

Sorry about that giant shadow. I took this picture at night.

I don't need them at all. But at $.75 each I couldn't resist. They are place card holders (there is a clip on the back). I am sure that they will get used sooner than later and they are small so storage is no problem. :)

So yes, maternity leave is a giant blessing. I just wish I would be more impulsive about things like running instead of shopping. 

I'm sure Ryan does, too. 

Happy Monthday...

Happy One Month Birthday, Landry!!!

Has it really been one month? You have been the sweetest baby and I do not want you to grow up! 

You are still in NB diapers and NB clothes but you may be our "big" baby and move up soon. {:(} You can wear some 0-3 month clothes and I'm guessing you weigh 9-10lbs and are still about 21 inches long.

You have gotten into a great routine and are just so easy! I still have to wake you up to eat and you usually go back to sleep each time I feed you. Your most awake time is usually between 5-8pm. You eat every 3 hours and I have tried cluster feeding you at night and that seems to be working since you let us sleep between 5-5 1/2 hours each night.

(Fingers crossed that you keep that up). 

 I actually have a confession - I've slept through your last feeding twice and you survived! 

You love running errands and being out and about. It really does get easier with each child - we are so much more relaxed and you just fit right in with our crazy, chaos. 

You are a "smily" baby... I don't think we have seen your first really smile yet but you are sure to give it to us any day now. 

Your siblings just adore you. Radley LOVES that he gets to sit next to you in the car. He helps by finding your paci, patting your tummy and just keeping you happy. He is thankful for you each night in his prayers and makes sure that we have the day all planned each morning he leaves for school. 

 Emmy would hold you all day long if we would let her. If you are crying she will run up to you with and just pat you saying "sh sh sh". She brings you blankets and toys and loves her big sister role. She still thinks your name is "baby" but she does attempt to say "Landry" after we prompt her. 

This first month has been a wonderful blessing our Lovely Landry and we can't wait for all the ones that follow. We LOVE you!!

Perfect...

Perfect. Just perfect. This weekend was really quite simply perfect! 

We kicked it off on Friday night laying in the driveway with the big kids using the iPad to track the constellations and find planets. Radley was in heaven and Emersyn just laid her head on the pillow and pointed up saying stars. I have a feeling this will become more of a traditional event with Radley's fascination with the planets. 

My parents and MaMaw came in for the day on Saturday to spend time with the kids and Ryan and I were eager to start making our yard come back to life. The weather could not have been better for a day of mowing, planting, cleaning and fixing up everything.

And look who made a special guest appearance...

Our sweet neighbor, Jerry, found him while he was mowing his own yard and the kids were ecstatic. Y'all this may have been the most precious bunny I have ever seen. I almost begged Ryan if we could keep it but I quickly came to my senses. 

The kids were busy playing outside all day and had lot of people meeting their every command need. 

Pops introduced Emmy to the big swing and she liked it a lot. 

Ryan and I had a major clean up project to do moving dirt so its a good thing we had such a great helper.

But he got in some playtime, too.

And that bunny that Jerry found? Well, he must have been the Easter Bunny because look what appeared in our front yard...

Radley could not have been more overjoyed. And GiGi was pretty happy, too.

Sunday was much of the same. We made a trip back to Lowe's and the kids each got to pick out a flower to plant. By the end of the day our front flower bed looked incredible. 

I just love watching everything come to life each spring. Every year I vow to make sure I do a better job of keeping everything alive - maybe this year I will keep it!

The weekend ended with a major milestone...

Landry had her first bottle and inhaled it. 

Radley loved being able to help, too. 

Emmy was more interested in just giving her kisses.

I have a feeling that this is going to be a great season of life for the Kings. It may not always be perfect, and it doesn't need to be... what matters is that it is perfectly written for us.