A Martin Minute

I wrote a post earlier this morning AND THEN . . . it changed. Littlest Baby was wide awake & wanted to play - so cute. Have you ever seen "The Croods?"  Cute movie (minus the evolution) & they have an animal that says,  "dunh dun duuuun"  when something is happening. Well, Littlest Baby tripped over a blanket that he had put there & chipped 2 teeth & knocked another one slightly loose & his top lip & gums are swollen. Still = perfect patient I was home from 2 doctors offices (tubes & dentist) by 10 AM with sick Whitty in tow. This morning as the nurses took Littlest to start his gas for the tubes - I prayed & for God's love & protection to follow him beyond those doors.  I then comforted myself (we all know I do not share my babies well) by saying over & over again, "He is yours God. He is yours." They are not mine, I only have them for a time.  I do not share well, but they are not mine.  I do not know ...

I just read the article below & found it perfect. I do not know much about the author, but I thought it was too funny not to pass along. The jist (sp?) of the article - BE REAL & know that no one is a perfect parent. http://www.conversiondiary.com/2014/01/22-things-i-learned-in-my-first-ten-years-of-parenthood.html Our house: Littlest Baby - tubes in both ears this morning = perfect patient Came home = Whitty has fever = TV time = perfect patient We have had someone sick at our house since the day after Christmas - I think it is time to take SuperHubby up on a cleaning service for a 1 time super clean ~ Mommy (up since 4 AM)

Sweet Littlest Baby is eating lunch & learning what a camel says at the same time - too cute! In the middle of this he has caught the hiccups & the giggles & is trying to eat my pizza & is trying to climb out of his highchair.  Too fun to be 1! This little walker is keeping all of us on our toes =) FLASHBACK: look how still he used to be Now I let him loose & he has taken more of my pizza & left me - better go ~ Mommy

Late . . . that is just the way I roll these days - that is how all the cool people do it. My Sweet Second Baby, I am sorry that your birthday post is late, but if anyone can let it roll off their backs - you can. You are so giving of your smile & jokes & can handle anything I throw your way.  You are still my sports addict AND I think you always will be. You are flying straight through 2nd grade & a friend to everyone. You loved football & are excited about soccer.  The last play-off game you got hurt at the end, but did not want to come out of the game.  I think my heart stopped, but coach let you stay in  - you were tough. Although when the game was over you asked me to leave fast so no one could see you upset & hurting. You were strong, but real with me & I took that as the highest compliment. Love from your biggest fan ~ Mommy

Merry Christmas from the Martins! We are a little older & hopefully a little wiser.  (At least that is our story & I am stickin’ to it!)  We have 4 kiddos, the same as last year, meaning I haven’t lost one  - YET.  And you know we could not put an imposter in the picture since they all 4 look exactly alike.  My grandmother use to say, maybe one day I will get one that looks like me, but I am done trying.  (Actually, I think I have said those words before.) Anyway, what you really want to know is what we are up to . . . Let’s begin at the beginning . . . Marty is growing his career & I was stopped, by multiple people at the company Christmas party, to say how proud they are of the work he is doing.  I love that for him!  He had a MUCH easier AU football season than last & got to go to most of the games.  We are headed to the big game in CALIFORNIA & we are so excited!  He is still & always will be Supe...

Sweet Littlest Baby! I cried when I saw these sweet pics & realized that they were not just yesterday, but a year ago.  Time flies when you are having fun & we definitely are!  You are sweet & smiley. You LOVE your siblings & cannot get enough of them.  You give kisses & hugs.  You can do "TOUCHDOWN!" You say Mama & Dada & Bubba - too cute! You are such a special blessing & everyday I look at you & thank God he put you in our family.  You fit in perfectly & are such a joy to all of us.  We all love watching your milestones & Mommy is glad you are not walking yet - you are too fast on all 4s.   We love you Baby & cannot wait to see what God has in store for you. Love, Mommy

 Whitty is a true blessing.  He is coming into his own & realizing he does not have to be shy.  He is funny & imaginative.  He surprises me daily. Whitty, Happy Birthday!  (a little late) You are a joy to parent & fun to watch everyday.  You are keeping me on my toes with your cute dance moves & little remarks.  Thank you for being my sweet friend. I love you ~ Mommy