The Bailey Family: Three and out?

I always say that I would be the next 19 kids and counting if I could afford it. And I mean it. I really enjoy this whole parenthood thing. Are there days when I have turned blue in the face from so much shouting? Yes. Do they drive me to the occasional drink? Absolutely. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. I say we are three and out...but are we really? Ask me again after I have taken my 10 hour intercontinental flight with the three of them on my own.

I am starting to settle into the area a bit more. I have been going to local NCT play groups and even went to a Ladies Pamper Evening last night. Baby steps. People always act shocked when I talk about how stressful I find friend making. They assume because I am chatty I am a natural social butterfly. The truth is, I find it a lot like hard work. But I am getting there.

I also went out to dinner with the mums and teachers of St. Margaret's Nursery and Transition class. If there is one reason to stay in the area it is that school. I love it so much. We may become homeless street people in an effort to afford it, but we will do our best to make sure the kids get the best education we can afford.

I am also taking a NHS Breastfeeding Peer Support course. I had pretty much zero support when I had Esme and I want to be able to help people like me nurse successfully. I am also hoping it will get me out in the community working and meeting people.

Wren is a champ. She is nursing and sleeping like a pro. At her 10 week check she was 12 pounds 2 ounces and 25 inches. She is a going to be a TALL drink of water.

Noah is potty trained! He has the occasional accident but is now requesting the potty instead of me forcing it upon him every five minutes. Potty trained at 2 is pretty good for a boy and we are pretty proud! I carry around one of those seat inserts so that he feels more comfortable but hopefully we can lose them in the near future. I also worry about sprayage ;) Boy training hasn't been as bad as I was warned it would be, but it has been totally different.

Esme is so smart. She is looking forward to transition this September. One of the best thing about St. Mag's is that the classes are small and the kids build close relationships with their classmates. In some ways I wish she could start reception (kindergarten) this fall. A lot of her friends are six months older than her and are starting reception this fall. I think she is ready but I have to go with the system and they system says she starts next September.

The picture of Jessie and Buzz is my favorite- Ethan and Esme are best buds! x

Colds are plaguing our house again. I thought that season was over but here we are in May with green runny noses and mild coughs. Even Miss Wrenny has a little cold. Lucky for her my breastmilk should mean she gets a milder version and gets better more quickly. I need one of those shirts that says "I make milk. What's your super power?"

Just a few little notes:

I also need a shirt for Noah that says "This is why we can't have nice things." He is such a ball of energy and is oh so messy! I am not the best house keeper as it is and Mr. NJ doesn't make my task any easier!

I am thinking about getting back into bow making. I would also like to learn how to use a sewing machine. Also considering going back to work in the Fall or Winter and getting an Au Pair.

The Giving Tree makes me very sad when I read it. I love Shel Silverstein but I can't take that book. *tear*

I love Dr. Suess and am terribly sad to be missing Esme's end of the year play "Suessical the Musical" as a result of our trip to Seattle. I had no idea about it until this past wednesday. Lachrymose is not the word.

Esme's hair is crazy long, ya'll.