Friday Thankfuls...

I am thankful that they do (as it turns out) make a tape measure big enough to measure my hips...thanks Craftsman! (See Post Below)

Why I Hate Buying Underwear While Pregnant

So when I was pregnant with Doodlebug #1 I was GINORMOUS! When we got to the hospital for induction I realized I had no underwear, so the Chief scooted off to Wally World and came back with a pack especially for me. I opened the package and unfolded the 18 yards of material (oh, I mean pair of underwear). I asked the Chief, "What am I suppose to do with these? Wear them or fly them as a kite?" "Were you planning on pitching a tent or something?" These things were GINORMOUS (notice the similarities we already had in common).

So anyway, he said, "Well that's all you have so your gonna have to wear them". So off ( I waddled) to the bathroom I grumbled upset that he even (had the notion) to think I was that big, anyway. I stated things like, "There never gonna fit" "I am going to be so uncomfortable constantly pulling them up...blah, blah blah"

One minute later...the stupid things fit. Whatever.

So yesterday I realized the inevitable had happened. I can no longer wear my cute Victoria Secret underwear. I think it was the comment from my "Cute" Doodlebug #3 about me not having any underwear on when I was dressing...o.k. see I did and apparently they had "Disappeared". So, I will have to go to Wally World and purchase the big panties to make it through the remainder of the pregnancy. I suppose I will measure my GINORMOUS hips before I go (if they make a tape measure that big).

The good news is that if I ever decided to "Go Green" I can reuse them for things like flying kites on a windy day, pitching a tent, make the girls matching outfits, sail a small boat, or re-cover a piece of furniture. See there is always a bright (yeah right) side to everything. Whatever!

Enter The World of Dancing....

Well...we have entered the throws of dance. Tap and Ballet to be exact. With three girls it was bound to happen just a matter of when. The Doodlebug girls were beyond beside themselves. Doodlebug #3 goes every Thursday from 2-3 and Doodlebugs #1, and #2 go from 3-4 on Thursday's also after school. It works out nicely except I was in a total sweat by the time I got home (so we ate pizza for dinner...EASY). Apparently, we will keep this routine until May, at that time we will spend a ridiculous amount of money on their costumes and go to their recital...I Can't Wait!

Here are a few pictures of my sweet little ballerina's.

Sassy (I mean sweet) Ema Moore

Olivia and Kenna

(I could hardly get them to stand still for the picture)

My three Doddlebugs together and so cute!

Ema Mimicking Daddy

I walked into the living room today and caught the tail end of the Chief's conversation (with a little echo). This is cute today, however could get annoying REAL fast. Today, however,it was cute!

First Day Of School

The girls started school today. They had a fantastic day. I kept busy, but thought of them often and was on the edge of my seat come 2:30 this afternoon. Doodlebug #1 said her day was boring...I assured her that things would pick up next week. Doodlebug #2 loved her painting project and had a good day she said, she although is very tired (she still will take a nap everyday at home, but no more naps at school!).

Doodlebug #1 said she would like her and sissy to look alike so they could see each other easily in the lunchroom and hallways. I felt she was calming her own fears and that was just fine with me. So off went the "twins" . (please don't mind the ugly porch, and yes Dad I have managed to keep my ferns ALIVE!)

I thought Doodlebug #2 looked so cute with her hand on her hip!

McKenna found a desk and was ready to go!

No one could pry Liv's back pack off of her, don't let that look fool you, she was shooting us the "get out of here, mom and dad!" look. She was so very excited she made it to K-5! I think she thought we were cramping her style :-)

Anyway, the doodlebug babies and I went and hung out with a friend for the day and ticked away the hours until we picked up "sissies". We were so glad to see them again! Here's to a great year!

The Baby I Never Seem to Talk About

This is Grantham "Grant" Banister Jenkins at 9 weeks 3 days gestation.

I don't talk about the baby very often and I don't know why. We are getting excited about the baby coming we only have 11 more weeks left. Grant is expected near October 16th or so. I hope to get more prepared for him after the girls return to school. The Chief and I talk all the time about how we think he might look. If you have seen our children it really will be a toss up! That's the best part of the birth!

It's a boy all right! We were so thrilled to find out we were having a boy, mainly because we had NO name for a girl and both Joel and I just knew it was a girl, I still have no idea what we would have named the baby had he been a she!
I am not too anxious about this baby coming because I feel so un-prepared. It really is starting over for us, even though Gunner and Grant are only 2 1/2 years apart. I pray they form a great brotherly relationship with each other and hold each other to a high standard.

So, there it it is. My little boy is coming and coming soon. I really can't wait to see him and get to know him. We are a truly blessed family!

Mini Vacation

We are back. Here are a few pictures of our trip!

Ema caught the first fish of the day!

Olivia was the very MOST patient out of 6 kids!

A south Georgia bath

No cork screw? WE managed just fine thank you!

Gunner napped here and there, he was a real trooper. We were super tired come Sunday, but really had a good time with our friends. We fished, rode four wheelers, went to the state park, ate the fish we caught and had some good family time. It was really nice to get away for a little while.