Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Normal?

What is normal anymore?? I have spent what seems like forever wishing that life would be normal again... Well, I think I am finally settling into a new normal... I go by walks with the babies by myself. I can feed them their solid food by myself. I can load them and all of their stuff in the car by myself (in 15 minutes!) I can even do all five of their in-the-middle-of-the-night bottles by myself as I learned this Sunday night when our fabulous night nanny asked for the night off. On a whim, I can pack them up and take them to my sisters house for a margarita "play" date, when the weather is nice. Or take them to my mom's house for an evening for a birthday dinner party. I am being able to do things that feel normal to me and it makes me feel happy in my heart!!!


What I see when I take the babies for a walk...

What I see in the rearview mirror in the car...

Briellen & Ivy in the Wagon

Margarita Time!!


Family Pic
Ivy in Front, Brie, Mitchell, Luke & Sidney




16 comments:

  1. Yeah for normal!!!
    You seem to be doing a wonderful job..I'm so glad you are able to get out of the house and do some fun stuff! The weather here has been great, hasnt it?!?!?!
    I love the pics from your view..too cute!

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  2. I love your blog! The babies are adorable you're doing a fantastic job with your "new normal." I was wondering what vehicle you have that allows you to put 3 seats in the 3rd row. We're still looking for a new ride for our quads. Right now, it's 2 cars to get everyone from point A to B.
    Take care,
    Jenna (mom to GBBB quads0

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  3. Isnt it crazyto think how much your life has changed from 2 years ago? THey are precious and you are doing awesome! I still dont do hardly anything myself, i am a big chicken!

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  4. I used to think it was hard to have a toddler AND one baby.....you have shown me what God can do and what He can do thru you!!! I love being in ya'll's life, and part of the new normal! ;)

    Suzanne

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  5. The new normal makes for a great blog! It is a joy to watch your family grow.

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  6. Great to hear you are doing so well. We still think of you and pray for all of you! Love your friends in Arizona!

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  7. I am so glad you are finding your normal! I love all the updates and the babies are sooooo cute and growing so fast.

    I am sure it is especially freeing to be able to load them up and head over to your parents or sis's home.

    Marjorie

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  8. From a fellow quintuplet mom...make the most of each stage. Mine are 2 now and the time has gone by so very quickly. God bless you as you embrace your new "normal"...I'm still working on it!! :)

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  9. PS...your children are beautiful!!

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  10. I am happy that you are starting to be able to do 'normal' stuff again.

    You are right on track! I only had one at a time (4 in total) and they were about this age when I felt normal. HA

    Man, are they cute or what?

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  11. You guys are doing awesome and so are the babies.. :)

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  12. Way to go! Independence is such a great thing. You inspire me to take my own triplets out by myself more.

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  13. I totally love your blog and always check to see if you have updates on those cuties. :) My question (for today) is how do you pick who gets to be in front of the stroller? Is there a rotation? Do you draw names? I do love that you are getting into a good groove with the babies and are feeling more brave with each step. You are doing great, mama!

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  14. I'm so glad you found a new normal. That's so important! I love the pics!

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  15. yay for impromptu margaritas at my house when the weather rocks! i'll be praying for LOTS of pretty saturdays this spring :) i love you so much -- you're such an inspiration to everyone!! meems

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