Irish Hens

What a hilarious surprise to find the chickens had green poop on St. Patrick's Day.  They must be Irish.  Either that or purple cabbage turns chicken poop green.

We went to Tri-Cities as a family because I had a PRK follow up eye appointment.  3 weeks out and my eyes are not nearly where they were with contacts or glasses.  I've read it takes a couple of months or longer so I am trying to be hopeful and patient.  The highlight for the kids was going to Costco for the first time.  They had the same wonder and amazement that I had as a child perusing the gigantic aisles and hoping my mom would buy giant boxes of goodies.  We ended at the temple, our favorite place to go as a family when we go to town together.  We didn't think about the gates being locked for family night, but it was good to be outside and talk about nonetheless.

Getting a Groove

We are still alive, despite a lack of journaling evidence.  We are just finding a groove and living life.  I am really enjoying the stage of life I am in.  Yes, it is hard, and sometimes no fun at all (think 5 and 3 year-old fights and toddler messes), but I love to be with my kids to witness it all.  There is nothing more precious than a Lu-loo (love you) from my baby, a tender kiss from Kyra, and a morning snuggle with my Hayden. 

I feel like the chaos of the first year as a mother of three little ones hardened me in a way that is no bueno, and I am working on softening myself back up.  I couldn't get to every incident immediately with a nursing baby and two active preschoolers, and barking commands from another room became so normal I have to think really hard to NOT do it.  Hopefully with time I can once again feel like the patient, loving Momma I used to be.  Having 3 little ones as energetic as mine requires lots of patience and lots of energy from me, but I am so grateful for their energy and know if I can channel it that it will serve my children well.   

Thank goodness we have a yard and thank goodness we are heading into spring!  I am ready to pack away the bulk of winter!