Our Sunday morning began very early, as in, before 6:00am. Thankfully I had made cinnamon buns after the littles were in bed and they each enjoyed one first thing to keep their hunger at bay. I nodded in and out of sleep for an hour or so while they played around me until it was finally time to get ready for church. Camilla dressed herself quickly and then I braided her hair. Joseph was next and wore a sweater to stay extra warm on this chilly Sunday. Hyrum fought and fought getting dressed, so I left him to Daddy. Daddy finally convinced him by calling his white pants his dancing pants. He got dressed just in time to fly out the door to the church.
It was an enjoyable Sunday. We had a member of the second quorum of the seventy attend our sacrament meeting. We have had a no toy policy for the last month or so and the kids are doing so well with it! Camilla always sneaks a teddy to church and I have a few books they can look at, but for the most part they sit very reverently. I have a theory that the more things you bring to keep your kids busy, the busier they are. We also found that they fought over things more. Most times now it's just a few books and maybe some paper and a writing utensil. It's not for every kid, but it's worked for ours. Joseph is adjusting well to nursery and I will probably leave him on his own next time. He clicks his tongue to tell me he's hungry and loves snack time! He also got super involved in singing time while I lingered at the back of the room to give him space. He got a few toys taken away from him, but didn't seem to mind so much. I supposed he's used to it with two older siblings. I tried to stand in the distance and let him fend for himself a bit. He did so well!
Joseph fell asleep in the car on the way home while Hyrum cried about the lenses being punched out of his 3D glasses. I carried Joseph up to his bed when we got in and made lunch for the rest of us. Once we were done the older two went downstairs to play. I wasn't feeling well thanks to the yucky weather and a busy weekend, so I went up and snuggled into Joe's bed for a snooze. I managed to get about an hour and I gladly took it! We all played downstairs for the rest of the afternoon and then had spaghetti for dinner. I have a love hate relationship with spaghetti. The children LOVE it and clean up their plates, but I HATE how it gets all over Joseph (and the house). I held him as far away from me as I could while I carried him up for a tubby. I love his little round belly and crazy hair!
While he bathed the older two became engaged in a make-believe game of Quidditch. Hyrum was Harry and Camilla was Ron (which she pronounces rone). It was pretty funny!
We enjoyed the company of good friends after dinner. We enjoyed dessert and games. Joseph had a hard time falling asleep, so we cracked the door and left him to it. I came back up to find him nestled on his pillow in his favorite sleep position, arms tucked beneath his tummy. A total heart melter. I threw some covers over him and kissed him goodnight before tucking Hyrum in for the night.
All in all, a pretty busy day, much like most days with three littles. But at the end of the day when I sit down to reflect and write, my heart is always filled with gratitude. I loved being able to spend some extra time with Mike this weekend. I also loved seeing him spend time with the kids. He took the older two to the movies Saturday night and they were just tickled to do something with Daddy. He is such a great Dad! We had a few bumps in the road today, but every time I peek in on my kids sleeping at days end, I am just filled with so much love! I am one lucky lady!
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