Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Pics
We like our Moby Baby Wrap, and Tate is looking so much bigger sitting there in his car seat. They grow so fast!!
a few pics
Here are some recent pics of us. My Mom came to visit, Brylee slept in curlers and looked so pretty for church, she also has a favorite outfit (she calls herself 'pink girl') And Brian and Tate taking a nap...
hmmm... not even sure what to call this one.................
Hello 4 kids, goodbye any last remaing bit of sanity that I may have had...
Life these days is an adjustment. Baby Tate is such a blessing and we really love having him here. The other kids are a different story... :) I've really been struggling with the older kids lately. I never thought I was a great Mom to begin with, but these guys have me convinved I might as well stop trying. Dallin was the first to start acting out when we brought the baby home. There was the disobedience, the loud noises trying to attract attention, and being plain out defiant. The list goes on and on. As the days go by, he gets a little better, and some days are better than others. However, Cody has stepped right into Dallin's shoes and taken over the job of little terror. No matter what I try I cannot convince these guys to be good. Cody likes to randomly yell things at us (usually while in time out). Things like, "Oh yeah, well I'm gonna make you stupid!", or "then I'm gonna bite your shorts." Those are mixed in with a nice death threat here and there. We can't help but laugh at some of the things he says, but seriously, I'm ready for some good behavior.
We have tried chore charts in the past. A vain attempt to establish some sort of routine and responsibility, those did not work. We have tried spankings, timeouts, naughty chairs, tobasco (I don't reccomend that), taking toys away, sending kids to bed, yelling/ screaming, stomping out feet and pulling our hair out, but, low and behold nothing has worked. Surprise Surprise!
Some days I feel like I am at the end of my rope and I just can't take it anymore. If that feeling hits at bedtime, then it's not too bad because I can just go to bed. When that feeling hits at lunch time, or even before, I know it is going to be a horrible day. Today was one of those.
So, what to do. I would love to have my Mom come move in and take over the disciplinary responsibilities. (I didn't act like this as a kid, so my parents must have done something right.) None the less, I know that will never happen. What about Super Nanny?? I'm thinking I've got to call in some outside resources and she's about the only one I can think of.
Anyway, if you have some good advice that won't give me a guilt trip (I'm already feeling bad enough), please pass it along. Even some words of encouragement would be nice, something that will help me make it through another day. (I know my sister will say "next time don't have your kids so close together.") Advice that might actually be helpful is preferred. :) Anyway, thanks in advance for the help! I hope everyone else is having a WAY better day than me!
Life these days is an adjustment. Baby Tate is such a blessing and we really love having him here. The other kids are a different story... :) I've really been struggling with the older kids lately. I never thought I was a great Mom to begin with, but these guys have me convinved I might as well stop trying. Dallin was the first to start acting out when we brought the baby home. There was the disobedience, the loud noises trying to attract attention, and being plain out defiant. The list goes on and on. As the days go by, he gets a little better, and some days are better than others. However, Cody has stepped right into Dallin's shoes and taken over the job of little terror. No matter what I try I cannot convince these guys to be good. Cody likes to randomly yell things at us (usually while in time out). Things like, "Oh yeah, well I'm gonna make you stupid!", or "then I'm gonna bite your shorts." Those are mixed in with a nice death threat here and there. We can't help but laugh at some of the things he says, but seriously, I'm ready for some good behavior.
We have tried chore charts in the past. A vain attempt to establish some sort of routine and responsibility, those did not work. We have tried spankings, timeouts, naughty chairs, tobasco (I don't reccomend that), taking toys away, sending kids to bed, yelling/ screaming, stomping out feet and pulling our hair out, but, low and behold nothing has worked. Surprise Surprise!
Some days I feel like I am at the end of my rope and I just can't take it anymore. If that feeling hits at bedtime, then it's not too bad because I can just go to bed. When that feeling hits at lunch time, or even before, I know it is going to be a horrible day. Today was one of those.
So, what to do. I would love to have my Mom come move in and take over the disciplinary responsibilities. (I didn't act like this as a kid, so my parents must have done something right.) None the less, I know that will never happen. What about Super Nanny?? I'm thinking I've got to call in some outside resources and she's about the only one I can think of.
Anyway, if you have some good advice that won't give me a guilt trip (I'm already feeling bad enough), please pass it along. Even some words of encouragement would be nice, something that will help me make it through another day. (I know my sister will say "next time don't have your kids so close together.") Advice that might actually be helpful is preferred. :) Anyway, thanks in advance for the help! I hope everyone else is having a WAY better day than me!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Ouch
Everyone has been asking what happened to Dallin. I guess I can't post pictures of him looking like he does without also posting an explanation. He fell off something at a park. Nothing exciting. At least he is a tough boy, and this just makes him look tougher. :)
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
More Pics
According to our kids this is our new baby "Tater-tot." They are pretty excited about having a new baby in the family.
He's here!
Tate Rodney Bushman was born today (Wednesday) at 4:03 pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz, 19 3/4 inches. He did great, and this was Mom's easiest delivery yet! Here are a few pics, more to come.
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