My children were in rare form tonight at swim lessons. Kaitlyn was trying out the life of a supermodel and Teague was practicing for Mr. Universe.

Big brothers are the best. I looked up from cooking dinner to find Teague and Kaitlyn snuggled under a blanket and Teague reading to Kaitlyn. So sweet.

The boys are definitely rubbing off on Kaitlyn – or maybe just the choice of books in the house. She loves to find the boys’ comic books and graphic novels. Today’s choice – Dogman.

Alex has been one happy boy since discovering Jadon (a boy in his class at school) lives right behind us. They have been great for each other – Jadon is teaching Alex all about sports (and Alex seems to be enjoying it) and Alex has introduced Jadon to books (his Mom is shocked he will…

Finally, Ben and I can go home today! Granny and Pop had bought donuts for the kids yesterday and bought me some donut holes (my favorite) which were delivered last night. When I opened them this morning, I saw that sneaky Pop had included a $20 for Ben and me. I was told Ben and…

Today Ben and I hung out in the hospital and Wade held down the fort at home. Then he loaded up all three big kids and brought them to visit and for a pizza party. The kids were all over and into everything, but we had fun being together. (I begged to go home from…

I’ve been ready to have this baby for a few weeks, but it only really seemed to make sense this week. The nursery was finished on Sunday. My doctor told me I was 4 cm dilated on Monday. Judy and Jerry are in town for Thanksgiving. I am officially 38 weeks. The most important reason…