We're still alive.

Even though it was 20 degrees below zero here recently, our kids and I all had a really nasty stomach flu (picture 3 out of 4 kids puking at the same time, Ryan luckily had it first and he was done by the time the girls got it), we've gotten a ton of snow in the past month, mommy has been working extra hours and daddy has been traveling for few work conferences....we are still alive.

Sorry for the lack of posts but if I do even sit down to the computer it's either to check my emails quick or pay bills.

To bring you up to speed, the kids are doing pretty well in the toddler beds. Ashlyn loves being in the little kids room but sometimes doesn't let them sleep when they want to. The little bit of hassle it brings is worth it to see the kids bonding together and Ashlyn feeling like she's part of the group. Nap times are a struggle. The kids just don't want to settle down right away and we used to just zip them up and walk away. It was nice to have a good 2-3 hours to get something done in the house. Now we have to devote 30-45 minutes trying to get them to sleep and that leaves less time for anything else.

The potty training is making progress but I think it will still be a while before its complete. The girls usually wear training pants all day except to sleep, and they stay dry most of the time. Ryan usually chooses to wear a diaper (I always give them a choice) but will rip it off to use the potty off and on.

Well that's going to have to be it for now. I will post more later.

There's no turning back now....

Yes....it is what it looks like. We've moved Brooke, Gaby, and Ryan out of their cribs and into toddler beds. I've been dreading this day and held off as long as I could but Ryan and Brooke have been unzipping their crib tents (despite everything we've tried to keep them shut) and climbing out. Then they try to help Gaby but eventually abandon her and she starts to cry. Since her bed is a lot taller and we're afraid she may try to escape and land on her head, we made the decision to get them new toddler beds with their Christmas money from Grandpa and Grandma. So far, they love them and I think they may be asleep, finally, for their nap. Lance had to go up and sleep with them to get them to settle down.And of course, Ashlyn has been waiting for such a long time to move into their room with them. Now she finally gets to. Let the slumber parties begin.......just don't wake mommy and daddy.