Showing posts with label oldest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oldest. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

New Lesson


I was extremely curious as to what the check out woman thought when I walked up to the register at CVS and put down four packages of Children's Motrin.

Am I a mom who makes drugs out of children's medicine in my spare time?

Am I a hypochondriac who over medicates my children?

Did I have a coupon and was piling up, only to get all bottles for free?

No, I was just a mom who's Oldest was diagnosed with migraines.  

One bottle for my purse.  One bottle for the school.  One bottle for home.  One bottle for the hubby's car.  I think we have got it covered.

After a few headaches that ended up with him getting physically sick to his stomach, it was concluded that the poor guy is going to suffer from migraines from time to time.  Hopefully with having this on hand, he will be able to let us know when he feels a headache coming on and we can stop it in its tracks.  We will also be taking a look at his diet and hydration to ensure we are doing all we can to try and avoid him getting anymore.  Even though he will have to deal with this, and it is not always going to feel good for him, I feel so fortunate that this is all that it is.  

If anyone has children that deal with migraines, I would love to hear what you have done to help avoid them getting one.  There is so much information out there and of course, I want to know it all.  I have read that diet is a major one, which would be a BIG deal for him considering he is a carb addict and of course loves processed foods because, well, he is a kid.  Like I said, suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Oh this parenting thing.  Just when I think I have got it, something gets thrown into the mix!  Typical!   

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Where You At?


It has been a while since I have given an update on this thing we call "parenting" so I thought I would give it a whirl.

Yesterday the Oldest asked about A-Rod.  With all the Sports Center he watches, I was curious as to whether he would ever take notice of his suspension or look right past it.  It seems he takes it all in and wanted to ask some questions about the whole thing.  It was the first time we have been faced with someone our son looks up to falling from grace and him acknowledging that they did something wrong.    I do wish that we would have brought it up first and next time I will.  If he would not have asked, we would have never had the opportunity to talk about this and we should.  He is 9 in November and the world around is becoming more and more exposed to him.  Time for us to stop being naive about what he does and doesn't see and hear.    

The Middle Man is in one of my favorite stages.  He is in the "Mom, will you cuddle with me?" stage and I LOVE IT.  He loves to just sit with me on the couch and it is one of my most favorite things to do in the morning.  He continues to struggle with his anxiety but he has also come so far that I know it is going to simply be a continued effort for us all and probably always will be.  We have also entered the "every potty word is the funniest word ever and so I am going to say it all the time, no matter where we are..." stage.  Let me tell you.  There is nothing like your son yelling out "butts! boobs!" at a museum.  It is awesome.

The hubby saw a post on Facebook the other day that said, "The Terrible Twos are just a precursor to the Terrorist Threes".  When I spent 2am to 5am arguing with Baby Girl to go back to sleep on Saturday night as she screamed that she was not tired, I would now say WE ARE THERE!  The girl wants it her way and that is the only option right now.  It is pretty amazing how stubborn she actually is.  I will admit, she is a Mini-Me....for sure.  It just gets hard arguing with your three year old self.  On the flip side, when she is not pissed off, she is the sweetest little thing who loves to play dolls, brush my hair and dance like it is nobody's business.  

So there is a little glimpse of where we are.  I swear, no matter how many years I do this parenting thing, just when I think I have got it, I am thrown another curve ball.  That is what makes it so fun though isn't it?  Who wants same old, same old?  That would just be boring.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Self Conscious

photo via Savvy in San Francisco

On Saturday, my Oldest took a major spill off his razor, which led to scraping off his forehead, chin and entire nose, two fat lips and a chipped tooth (which was permanent I might add!).  It was a pretty nasty fall and when I heard the scream come from him, I knew it was not okay.  His face was all bloody and he couldn't stop screaming.  And yes, just because I know some might be wondering, he was wearing a helmet.

For all the anxiety I have about things that COULD happen, I have a weird sense of calm when things actually happen.  I was totally mellow when it came to getting him home, cleaning up his wounds, calling the Pediatrician and Dentist, and putting him back together.  I thought to myself, hey, this is boys!  We have escaped injury for a while so something was bound to happen.  And there were no stitches or broken bones so that was a huge plus.  Granted we are going to have to watch the sun to ensure there is no scarring and he is going to need to bond his tooth and take it easy for a bit but really, in the grand scheme of life, this was minor.

Little did I know my anxiety would come from something else.

The night of the fall my Oldest took a look at himself in the mirror and said, "Oh my gosh, my face.".  The next morning, he did not say a word as we headed out to church and kept his head down the entire mass.  Considering I usually have to break up the talking between him and his brother, this was definitely out of character.  Friends came up to him to see how he was doing and other children that we don't know asked if he was okay, simply out of kindness.  My Oldest ignored them all, dropped his head and didn't respond.  I was surprised by this behavior until it hit me.  He was self conscious about the way he looked and my heart instantly hurt.

Suddenly the injuries that I thought were "not the worst thing that could happen" became AWFUL and I wanted them gone so he wouldn't feel this way.

At some point in life, we are all going to be self conscious about something.  Unfortunately it is human nature to worry about what other people think.  I still do at times though I wish I didn't.  This was my first time really seeing one of my children feel self conscious over the way they look.  Once he was all cleaned up I never thought about the fact that he wouldn't want people to see him with his injuries.  It made me sad and anxious that he was feeling this way and there was nothing I could do.  

Who knew the self conscious stage would come.  I mean, I knew it would, I was just not ready for that part yet.  This is an entirely new stage of parenting that seems really hard.  I don't want my children to feel self conscious!  But they will, because like I said, I do.  Ugh.

Over the last couple of days, as his wounds begin to heal and he is becoming used to the injuries, my Oldest is returning to his old self.  But I know this is not going to be the last time he is self conscious about something and I know there are going to be times that I know about it and other times I don't.  I mean, isn't this the entire teenage years?!  I just hope that I am instilling in all three of my children self confidence so that as they get older, and these situations become more prevalent, they have the confidence not to care.  Crossing all my fingers....and all my toes....

Monday, April 22, 2013

A Blink

Yesterday I was at my Oldest's Baptism.

And then I blinked...
And this little man was standing in a suit, all ready for his First Communion.



The person that told me the phrase, "The days are long but the years are short" could not have been more right.

I got tears in my eyes for how handsome he looked, how old he looked, and how special of a day this was for him.  I also got tears in my eyes with the acknowledgement that life really seems to be going a bit fast for me.  My little boy is growing up and sometimes I seem to forget to take it all in.  

This was such an amazing day and I loved every moment of it.
The whole family was there, my Oldest was SO excited, and all we did was celebrate.  

I was also able to get a photo of the five of us, which rarely happens.
(Yes, Baby Girl is not cooperating but I will take what I can get)



How was your weekend?

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Eight


He's eight!

I cannot believe it!

It continues to amaze me how fast life can go.

I blinked and my first born become a boy.  
Not a little boy, but a boy.
And he is right on his way to being a young man.

He is OBSESSED with ESPN and EVERY sport imaginable.
He lets his little brother win when they play football outside.
He does the sign of the cross on his little sister's forehead before she goes to bed.
He tells me that he is going to go to college at Alabama and play in the NBA.
He tells me he loves me when I least expect it.
He truly is a blessing to me and the hubby.

Happy 8th Birthday Oldest!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Vegas Training


The innocent children....or are they???.
BTW: That is root beer all over my Oldest's shirt


A while back I wrote this post on the Chuck E. Cheese mystery wine, which, just so you know, they still serve.  I have not been back to this forsaken place until yesterday when a friend and I decided to take the kids after their last day of school.  A large small sacrifice to make for our excited little ones.  

As we were getting settled into our table and the kids began running around like maniacs, it all suddenly became clear.  This is where it starts.  What is "it" you ask?  Vegas training.  Don't believe me?  Let me lay it out for you nice and simple.

Vegas - Every adult arrives with excitement, enthusiasm and hope.
Chuck E. Cheese - Every child arrives with excitement, enthusiasm and hope.

Vegas - Adults walk around with buckets of coins ready for any machine waiting.
Chuck E. Cheese - Children walk around with buckets of tokens ready for any machine waiting.
Large bucket of tokens or coins???  Hard to tell right?

Vegas - Cocktail waitresses walk around and people smile at them.
Chuck E. Cheese - A large mouse walks around and people smile at him.

Vegas - The amount you planned on spending is never enough.  You ALWAYS pull out more money.
Chuck E. Cheese - The amount the parents planned on spending is never enough.  They ALWAYS pull out more money.

Vegas - There are games everywhere that have a ton of lights and make a lot of noise.
Chuck E. Cheese - There are games everywhere that have a ton of lights and make a lot of noise.
Don't tell me this does not look like a slot machine

Vegas - Adults run around seemingly drugged on alcohol, gambling, and no food.
Chuck E. Cheese - Children run around seemingly drugged on soda, game playing and crappy pizza.

Vegas - After numerous hours adults start to walk around with their mouths hanging open, unable to comprehend where they are.
Chuck E. Cheese - After numerous hours children start to walk around with their mouths hanging open, unable to comprehend where they are.

Vegas - Adults spend hundreds of dollars trying to win their money back.
Chuck E. Cheese - Children spend hundreds of dollars trying to get enough tickets for a gum ball machine that would have cost $5.

Vegas - Adults walk out of a casino blurry eyed, dirty, tired, less money than they went in, hop in a car and have someone else drive them to their hotel, thinking about what a great night they had and when they can go back.
Chuck E. Cheese - Children walk out of the place blurry eyed, dirty, tired, their parents have less money, hop in a car and have their parent drive them home, thinking about what a great time they had and when they can go back.

There you have it!  It is apparent that my now second grader is currently training for his first trip to Sin City and I was completely oblivious, until now.  I am on to you Chuck.  

Monday, June 11, 2012

All Is Well

What a difference a few days make.  Friday morning the Dr. and I spoke about potentially having to take my Oldest BACK to the ER.  By Friday night, he was smiling with no pain in his stomach at all.  After three days and no sleep, he seemed to be on the mend.  No appendicitis.  No surgery.  Just a boy who was angry that the hubby and I would not let him go outside to play baseball.  PHEW.  By Sunday, my healthy boy was back.  I cannot tell you how relieved I am that we did not spend our weekend in the Operating Room.  And though he was also upset to miss his baseball party on Friday, he did get his trophy yesterday and was so excited that he insisted I take some pictures.




With him feeling better it also meant that I was still able to go to my sister's bachelorette party on Saturday.  Nothing like not sleeping for two days and then heading our for a big, all night celebration!  We spent the day in San Diego, day drinking by the pool, hitting up a piano bar and dancing the night away at a club.  Here is a picture of me and my sisters, the ONLY photo I am going to post from the weekend, simply because I do not want to humiliate myself or others.




Now we are back to Monday and the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!  I do not know who is more excited, me or the kids.  Summer is here at last!  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and a great start of the week today!


Also, if you are in the Orange County area and are interested in attending the SPACE.NK event I am hosting at Bloomingdale's, click here for the RSVP details!  Believe me, you want to be there!

Friday, June 8, 2012

The Part I Hate

There is really only one part of parenting I hate.  Sure I am not super fond of the lack of sleep.  And yes, the kids can really drive me crazy at times.  But I don't hate those moments.  No, there is really only one moment that I hate and it is when my child is in pain and there is nothing I can do.  


Wednesday night at 11:30pm our Oldest woke up with terrible stomach pains.  This was the second night in a row and though we dismissed the first night as potential gas pains, this time, it concerned us.  After a call to our pediatrician and a quick change of clothes, him and I were off to the ER.  The immediate concern was appendicitis and this led into X-rays, ultrasounds and blood work.  The look of fear and concern on his face was unbearable.  Though I sat there being extremely positive to him, on the inside, I was a mess.  This was my baby, he was in pain, he was scared, and there was nothing I could do.


This is the part I hate.  I hate feeling helpless.  I hate feeling uncertain.  And I hate that he depends on me for comfort and I cannot give it to him.


We arrived home at 4:45am to gain 2 hours of sleep and return back to the ER at 10:30am the next morning due to additional symptoms.  The doctors are not exactly sure what it is at this point but they say that there is a high probability that it is not appendicitis but an intestinal virus.  We have to closely watch him and return if any additional systems occur, but for now, I am staying positive.  Still, I hate this and quite honestly, just want it all to go away.  I want him to feel better and I want to stop being concerned.


I am sure many of you can relate to this feeling and I am also sure that there are many parents that have been in far worse situations than this.  I am not pitying myself for a child who is sick, just acknowledging that I have an extremely hard time dealing with it.


On a lighter note, I want to thank E and S for taking my two little ones all day so that I could be at the hospital.  You do not know how much this truly means to me.  Plus, they cannot stop telling me how much fun they had with their boyfriend and girlfriend.  It makes me feel so much better that they had a great time and were not affected by mommy being gone all day.  Plus, I love getting the photos.  THANK YOU.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Happiest Place on Earth


As you know from this post, Baby Girl turned two on Friday and we decided to spend the day at "The Happiest Place on Earth".  I LOVE Disneyland.  There is absolutely something magical about the entire place.  Baby Girl had been before but was too young at the time to really take it all in.  This time around, it was completely different.  She was in Mickey Mouse Heaven and LOVED every second of it.  It is always so much fun to watch a little one take in Disneyland for the first time.  It truly is a world of fantasy.


And my favorite photo of the entire day...



Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Day Dreaming

Wouldn't it be nice if we could go back to the weekend?  
I mean, doesn't this look more fun than anything you are currently doing?


P.S. This is how we make snow angels in Southern California.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Mellow


There are some moments that rarely happen with three children in the house.  The picture above is one of them.  No one is hitting, wrestling, screaming, jumping on another, and overall, trying to attack.  Three siblings, quietly watching a movie, TOGETHER.  It happens so rarely that I immediately grabbed my phone and took a picture, not knowing when I would ever see this again.  Don't get me wrong, I love the chaos most of the time.  I would not have had three children if I didn't (not sure if you know this but pure chaos comes with three).  But I cannot tell you how AMAZING it is when the house falls quiet for a short period of time, they are all getting along and I am able to simply catch my breathe.  Plus, it is super cute to see them all sitting on the floor together like this, isn't it?  I would love to tell you that this moment lasted HOURS and I was able to read a magazine, paint my nails and make a phone call.  The reality of it is, it lasted until I snapped the picture and then Baby Girl heard the camera, jumped up and wanted to see the photo, middle man wanted a snack and instantly, wrestling began seconds later.  I had just enough time to sit down before I was up again.  Oh well.  Such is life here at our house.

Now that Spring Break has come to an end, we are back to the craziness of life around here.  This week in particular is really busy but with all fun things.  Last night it was a Little League game, tonight I will be attending a VIP Spa event at Burke Williams and Thursday night the hubby and I will be celebrating the one year anniversary of the Brunello Cucinelli boutique at South Coast Plaza.  I will definitely share all the photos with you so keep an eye out!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Life As We Know It

The weather has been a bit fickle around here lately.  Beautiful sunshine followed by rain storms.  Apparently Orange County is not sure if it wants to lead into Spring or stay in Winter.  I know which one I would prefer (ahem Mother Nature).  When it has not been raining we have been spending our time outside in the yard, the park or at Oldest's baseball games.  Spring Break is right around the corner and I cannot wait!

We had to say goodbye to our favorite local sugar high location frozen yogurt shop.
I also lost my "hey hubby, I would REALLY like some frozen yogurt so could you go get some?" place.
Sad for me...oh yes, and the kids.

Baby Girl has become incredibly determined.  You are NOT allowed to help her at the park.
It has been crazy to watch her grow up so fast (perhaps its the older siblings???).
Only two more months until she is two!

For those of you in the Orange County area, you have got to go.
I had to be rolled out of there but it was worth it.  
And do not leave without having the butterscotch pudding!

Watching Baseball!

Four boys in their PJ's who are so excited for s'mores!
I use to LOVE sleepovers!  Actually,  still do and it is the best when a friend comes to stay.
It has been so much fun watching my Oldest experience them with his friends.

Remember this engagement party and this shower?  Well, now it is time for the Bachelorette Party!  I am heading out this morning for three days of good food and wine tasting with amazing friends to celebrate the bride.  Oh how I love these sorts of weekends!  See you Monday!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Strike!

On Sunday my two boys and I attended their school's annual Mother/Son Bowling event.  This was the first year my Middle Man was able to attend too and it was so much fun to spend the day with just the two of them.  Because Baby Girl is still so young, it is not very often that I get alone time with just my boys.  Unfortunately, this is the best picture we got of the three of us...


The only picture where we are all looking toward the camera with our eyes opened and I look like an idiot.  Oh well.  Maybe next year.


I know there is going to be a time when hanging out with me is something that will become an annoyance and I will take a back seat to sports and girls.  I would like to believe that this is not the case, but come on, we all know this is going to happen.  Don't worry though, because they will come back later in life, realize that I am amazing and that no girl will ever live up to their mother.  Wait, I shouldn't be saying this. What I meant to say is that even though life will take our relationship through ever changing paths, I REALLY love the Momma's Boys that I currently have today and I will soak up all these mother/son moments that I get while they are still young.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Where Will He Go?


There are little moments in life that catch you completely off guard.  The other night my Oldest was reading this book to me (my favorite Dr. Seuss book in fact) when suddenly, my mind starting asking questions.

How did we get to this place?  How is he reading?  Don't I read to him?  Is he that old already?  And why I am getting so sad?  This book is a happy book, all about the great moments in life along with its challenges.  Why am I worried about the challenges?  I don't want him to have any challenges.  How can I keep them from happening?  Crap, I can't.  Where will he go to college?  I hope he goes to a good one.  What will he do in life?  I don't want to think about it.  It is far off right?  But 7 years went by fast so who is to say another 11 years won't fly by either?

My mind was racing.  Absolutely racing.  Some medical experts might call it OCD but I call it "Mom is having a realization that her children are going to grow up way too fast and it is really scary" moment.

I could have probably gone on with numerous thoughts and questions in my mind but I was stopped by one simple 7 year old with a question.  It came after the line, "KID, YOU'LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!"  My son turned to me and said, "Mommy, you can't really move mountains, can you?"

I said the first thing that came to mind.  "You absolutely can, if you want to."  And he will.  And with that, my mind went silent.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

A Little Preoccupied


I would love to say that I spent numerous hours last night creating an incredible post for you this Wednesday morning but the truth is, we have a sicky in the house.  Instead of scouring the internet for beautiful clothes and accessories, I cleaned hundreds of sheets (perhaps not that many, but it felt like it), scrubbed carpets and tried my hardest to keep the other two kids AWAY from the Oldest in hopes that they do not catch the stomach bug he has.  We have yet to see if that has worked. 

Having a sick child is EXHAUSTING and you just feel HORRIBLE that there is nothing you can do about it.  I knew it was coming too because it has been spreading like wildfire around his school.  Lesson for parents who do not have school-age children yet;  do not EVER think that you have avoided something going around your school.  As soon as you exude any confidence that your child has somehow missed it, it comes knocking on your door.  Am I speaking from experience?  Yes, yes I am.

I hope you all have a fantastic (and healthy) Wednesday and I promise that tomorrow I will be back with something prettier than a bucket.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Spend. Save. Invest. Give.

When you are married to a finance man, you know money is going to be watched VERY CLOSELY.  Investing is an absolute and it doesn't matter if you have it, you do not need to always spend it.  I mean, who doesn't open a 529 account immediately after getting married for the future child that will not come into the picture for another three years?  Don't get me wrong.  This is a good thing because, if you haven't noticed from my shopping posts, I am potentially a big spender.  Saver and spender.  It works.

Anyway, now that my Oldest is 7, my husband has been looking for ways to teach him the value of a dollar and that it is important to think of others, save and invest.  This is a lot of information for a 7 year old to digest and for a while, he was just not getting it.  Over the holidays I came across this piggy bank that seemed to be the answer.

Money Scholar Baseball Glove Piggy Bank

Jesus gave this to him for Christmas (we thought the message would be stronger...Jesus outweighs parents), telling him that it is important to always think of others and donate some of your money to those in need.  This thing has worked like a charm.  Now that he can visually see four slots, any time he receives money, he decides how much is going to go into each slot.  It is a rule that something always goes into "GIVE".  After that, he needs to decide to "INVEST" or "SAVE".  Then, whatever is left goes into "SPEND".  The best part about this is that most of the time, he never puts anything into the "SPEND" slot.  I am hoping that by continuously using this, he will make a habit in life of always saving and giving before he spends.

These piggy banks come in an array of girl and boy designs and I have seen them in Nordstrom and on Amazon.  I think this one is really cute for a little girl.

Money Scholar Bug Purse Piggy Bank


What about you?  Do you have any tricks to teaching your child how to understand the value of money?   

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Product Review: Hot Tot Hair Products

When I was asked by Hot Tot, the company behind a line of all natural, organic hair products for babies and children,  to do a product review, I quickly accepted.  Mostly because my oldest has the THICKEST, CURLIEST hair ever.  If it gets too long, just think Kramer.  It is incredibly hard to style and keep in place.  REALLY HARD.  Hot Tot told me they think they had just the products to help and sent me a few others to try out as well.  

This was the product I was the most interested in trying.  I have used it on both my Oldest and Middle Man and tested how much it would take to get my Oldest's hair to listen.  Even though it is a medium hold gel, I thought it did a great job of holding their hair in place all day and did not look like I piled their hair with products.  I have also used this on Baby Girl to help her somewhat existent ponytails.  She has so many baby hairs that simply fly out as soon as I pull it back and this gel did a great job of keeping everything in place.

This product is more creamy and thicker than the gel.  It was a bit too much for my Middle Man, who's hair is pretty thin, but it worked great on my Oldest.  With how much hair he has, it was extremely easy to work through and style without making it greasy or flat.  It held his hair in place all day, just like the gel.  For thick hair, this is the ideal product to go with but it does work best when hair is wet so I would stick with the gel for dry hair. 

Since none of my children have long hair yet, I decided to try this product out on myself.  I have used it for a number of days now and I have loved the results.  It sprays on easily, does a great job of detangling and leaves my hair extremely soft once it is dry.  If this product has the ability to make my adult hair feel great, I can only imagine how well it works on hair that has not been colored every 8 weeks for the past 10 years.

Overall, I really liked each product that I used.  The smell was that great baby scent and they each seemed to work really well on my children's hair.  The company prides themselves on using only extremely safe products so that your child can look great without harsh chemicals.  A win-win right?  I will definitely continue using these products on my children (oh yes, and myself).

To order Hot Tot products, visit their website here or find a local retailer near you here.

Disclaimer: I did receive products from Hot Tot for review purposes but all opinions stated are 100% my own.  No compensation was delivered for this review.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Bones


Yesterday the family and I decided to head out of Orange County and go check out the Dinosaur exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles.  I am one of those people who just adores LA and finds every reason to go up there.  This was a perfect one.  The museum is incredible, with some amazing exhibits that all three children enjoyed.  Beyond just the dinosaurs, the boys also loved the North American Mammals and the Discovery Center (though I must confess, my Oldest may have thought it was cooler to see Staples Center on the way up and the Coliseum next door).  It was nice to do something educational over break since we have spent the majority of our time playing sports, video games and eating snacks.  What?!  It is Christmas Break! Now I feel like a better parent (applying pat on the back now).

Does it look like my Oldest is choking my Middle Man?  Yes, yes it does.  

How hard is it to get a picture of all three looking okay?  Apparently exceptionally hard and I did not get one.
The return of the "Angry Anakin Eyes", reference here.

And what was the parents favorite part?  
The wine press in the California History exhibit

What?  Did you expect anything less?

Hey wait.  I did take them to the Discovery Center to see the Star Wars exhibit too.
See, I am super educational around here.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

It's a Match!


Yes, I match my children.  But only for holidays!  Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas to be exact.  I know it is lame and completely cheesy but I don't care.  I actually go so far as to have the entire family coordinate.  Not in a Hanna Anderson catalog type of way, but enough that we "make sense".


This is for no other reason than I like the way it looks in photos.  And aren't photos the most important thing?  Also, completely off the subject, you may recognize the above sequined skirt from this post.  It was a fabulous purchase and I highly recommend it, just as an FYI to all of you after-holiday shoppers.  Anyway...

When it was only two boys, matching was an easy task.  One shirt/sweater/whatever, two sizes.  Now that Baby girl is involved, it is slightly more complicated and it usually ends up with me deciding what she is going to wear and then simply making the boys go along with her (obviously, girls outfits completely overrule boys outfits.  It is natures way).  

I know as the boys get older, they are going to be the ones to ruin this.  I think it might be hard to get two  teenagers to wear the same thing.  So, all I can do is indulge in this for as long as I can!

Here are some of our other matching outfits through the years...

Easter 2009
Thanksgiving 2010
Family Photos 2011
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