How I love her.

This girl can drive me crazy with all of the emotions her little body holds. Let me tell you. A LOT of emotion. She will be so happy one minute, then Gavin will take something of her and RAGE enters into her sweet little face and arm and then next thing you know, Gavin has been hit. Or if the TV is not up loud enough and it is her "quiet time" she breaks down into a full on sob not being able to cry. This one is the most opinionated, picky, four year old I know. She likes certain chairs, spoons, combs, pajamas... you name it, she knows exactly what she wants and she will let you know if you got it wrong. She is SO stubborn. So, SO stubborn. I never thought I would go to battle with my kids, but alas, I have. I try to catch myself and remember that I am the adult and she isn't, but sometimes I don't want to go to Taco Time! I just DON'T!!! And don't even get me started on her mornings!!! Although she has her moments of terror, she is so, so sweet. Especially to little ones (obviously except her brother). She always comes and gives me hugs, LOVES her Dad, loves Camryn MORE, and still carries around her blankie (yes, I know, she's four). I love her imagination and how she talks like she is 16. She says the funniest things. Like yesterday, she said two random, but freakin' funny things (which one I posted yesterday). Do enjoy:

Me: "Kenna, are your ears broken?" Makenna: "Yes, they are out of batteries!"

Seriously. So funny. I had tears coming out of my eye balls I was laughing so hard. So to get to know my sweetTART a little better, I have asked her questions and these are her responses (word for word).

Favorite color: Pink and purple
Favorite cereal: Life and Snowflakes (cornflakes)
Favorite snack: Witch crackers (Ritz)
Favorite thing to do: I don't KNOW! (whiny voice)
Favorite Mom: Ummm..... Jani (WTF!? I thought she only had one mom! Teaches me to ask)
Favorite TV show: Curious George
Favorite toy: My baby Claire

If Momma ain't happy!

You know the saying... and that is exactly what has happened today. I woke up totally on edge, the kids were far more hyper than normal (maybe I was just more grumpy than normal) and it just went down hill from there. The worst part is, we had family pictures. Yeah, didn't go over so well. I put the kids to bed at 7:00 just to get rid of them. Is that so horrible of me? Probably. But Kenna was asleep in about three minutes. Gavin is still up. Either way. I'm done for the night. I will post something maybe a little more read worthy in the next day or so. For now, I have to go clean my gad dang house because it has suffered immensely... Maybe its because I have weaned myself off of my wonderful anti-anxiety medication. Hmmmm.

Yeah this is how I feel.

PS. I was so ornery today, that when I apologized to Makenna she told me I don't get any Diet Coke tomorrow if I'm grumpy! I better be on my best behavior!

Every month.

It is time! I know you all have been DYING to see my "scout" uniform. So how did pack meeting go you ask?! Well, it went. For about 40 minutes. The scouts seemed to enjoy it. I had NO clue what I was doing. But, it worked out. Off for another month! *WHEW* Please don't mind the white neck and red face/chest.

I think this is the scout sign....

Do I look in charge!? Because I am.

Dinner time at the Martin home.

We (as church going people) have been advised to spend one meal together as a family to share how our day has been, what we learned, and all of the other fun rubbish of the day. Our dinner time usually ends up in some sort of scream fest. Whether it is Kenna screaming for not getting enough apple juice, Gavin saying NO to eating everything, and Brent just "unwinding" for the day, it gets loud sometimes. OK, lets be honest. Most of the time it is pure chaos at the table. I think I am going to switch family meal times.

These photos are not altered for viewing pleasures only.
The issue. Her sauce was in the wrong spot on her plate. Yeah, she went to bed EARLY.

Signs of Spring.

Oh, how I love this time of year. Love it. LOVE it!!! So much, that I am off my medication and have hardly even noticed it because I am so happy about this weather!!! We have been to the pool twice already and plan to go a bazillion times more before October. St. George seriously rocks this time of year. It really rocks most of the year, but it is perfect right now! And going to the pool with great friends makes it even better. The kids will play outside by THEMSELVES which is even better. YAY! Oh, I'm happy.

Visitor.

We have had a visitor since last night (Saturday). Her name is Hundley and she is a mutt. Brent almost ran her over, so we stopped in the middle of the street, tried to get her to move, and she kind of hopped in our car. The kids were ELATED that we "had a puppy" but unfortunately for them, their mean mean Mommy won't let them keep it. If the dog just didn't poop or shed it wouldn't be so bad! Anyway, she is going to her new home tomorrow so if anyone wants her. She is really good with the kids. She only scratches them occasionaly and bites them when they are outside! ;) haha.... oh you pet people are nuts!

Problem.

Hmm.... Do I have a problem?!