A Peek at the Poulsens

It's 10:29 AM as I write this. I'm hiding on the floor next to the couch by the door with a pile of poopy diapers in the corner. I can't do this in another room because the kids will know I'm up to something and come find me. I can't do it on the couch because it's too obvious. So they are watching Frozen while I chug hot chocolate and try not to smell the diapers that I still need to take out (but haven't yet because when I open the door the kids will want to play outside but it's raining so then they'll be mad when I shut it without letting them go) and take a moment to complain about my day. I try to have a good attitude - I think we all should and do, most of the time - but today, if I'm being honest and truthful, is LAME. The kids slept terribly last night. Austin and I didn't get much sleep. Jack wanted to eat so often that I felt like I didn't have any more milk but he won't take a bottle. He refused to take his morn...

Stockton's locks were sheared last week! Aunt Makall did it and I told her to cut it short, but as his golden curls were falling to the floor I confess to feeling some melancholy. BUT I think he looks really handsome! It's amazing how much older some haircuts make you seem. before... (oh!! those curls!!!) during... (notice the fruit snack trash... we were using all sorts of distractions) after!   That night we went to a Harry Potter party! There were six adults and eight kids, which was as fun and chaotic as it sounds. I was so impressed with the food spread - we all tried to be creative and contribute Harry Potter-y treats and it turned out great. after. we FEASTED.   We played Harry Potter Scene-It, and the Birdsalls won. UNTIL NEXT TIME!!! Thanks to the Hinckleys for hosting and making the majority of the food, and thanks to the kids for being cute and playing well together. Fun night! ALSO: IT BEGINS WE HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN READING HA...

Anyone remember  when Natalie used to fruit rage?  Now Jack is around the same age and has started to fruit rage himself! Above, Jack...Below, Natalie Lately we've been in a fort-building phase. Natalie sometimes climbs into Stockton's crib after his nap and they play together, which is as cute as it sounds. Add some blankets and giggling and you've got pure parenting joy! We set up the tent downstairs and put all the stuffed animals/balls into it, so it is full and squishy and fun. They also love taking the couch cushions off to build towers and be buried. (After uncovering the scary no-man's-land of the undercouch  I extracted a spatula that I've been missing for a while. Also, some old cheetos and plastic knives.) peek! I love seeing them together. I still can't believe we have THREE!  I often forget that Natalie is only 3. She carries on such intelligible conversations and is capable of doing so much to help me around th...

Here ya go, Jack, a post of your own! Your stats: Weight: 18lbs 4oz 63rd percentile Length: 26in 32nd percentile Head: 17.5in 68th percentile You love: eating smiling being held burrowing into mommy's shoulder watching your sister laying on the bed being outside Your sleep habits: Pretty good, for the most part. You usually eat twice in the middle of the night - we're working on going longer between feedings at night- and every three hours during the day. Your naps aren't really scheduled, but you usually have a morning, afternoon, and pre-evening nap. You like sleeping in your carseat and love your fuzzy cozy yellow blankie. You are still swaddled any time you go in your little crib - we're probably nearing the time to move you into your big crib in Stockty's room! We try to let you fall asleep by yourself but sometimes you need a little rocking chair action to settle you down first. You do a great job staying asleep through all the nois...

A series of leftover pictures that I haven't put to use yet: Austin got paid to be a line judge for Northeast High School VB games. Doesn't he look fetching?  Stockton loves "supervising" Jack in the exersaucer. Jack is about 50/50 on liking it - sometimes he plays in there for a long time, other times he yells to get out after just a minute.  We got a new dishwasher because the old one was leaking and IT IS SO QUIET AND GLORIOUS. No more river rapids/stampeding rhinos sound effects for 50 minutes - I can barely even tell when it's on and it is soooo nice. my dad got me business cards, lol  Natalie and Stockton have been buds lately. It is fabulous watching them interact with each other. I love their little peeking heads over the chairs. hahaha this was so funny because he wasn't even making a sound, just waiting for me to notice his fingers on my own  the boys....love them. they are SO DIFFERENT right now - I wonder how ...