The Final Countdown

This is it! The week before school's out for the summer. Honestly, the last week of school is an academic joke. Even if you attempt to do any academics at all, the students are already on summer mode. Luckily for me this year, I don't have to deal with this. As a mom, I've already zoned out too. The kids' normal nap laundry is still sitting in front of the wash, lunches aren't as thought out as usual, and I'm already dreaming about them slowly sleeping in later and later.

 Evangeline's going to get some love over the summer

I'll be honest, I'm getting away with a lot right now (with a NB). I would nurse and play for an hour, then put baby down for a snooze on the swing. I can see summers being a bit different with more noise in the house, more drop offs and picks ups, and a more alert baby. Luckily the kids are signed up for summer camp so we may have some peace and quiet every once in a while.

 A very rare moment - passing out on the couch

 We call her Crazy

 Crazy's still waiting for the day when baby will cooperate and take a picture with her

 They kids love watching me in the kitchen

Now that summer's right around the corner, I should really think of recipes that the kids can help out with. They've been asking me to let them help me with cooking lately.

 Saturday morning

Is it the warmer mornings? Is it because summer is here? Is it because of iPad Saturdays? For whatever reason, the kids get up WAY earlier than a normal school day. Note: if you have kids, investing in a nice king size bed is a good idea. 

 Sunday morning

I'm still waiting to frame that one picture where all three kids look somewhat decent and our smiling. I think this picture will do for now. Baby is almost three months old and she still does not have a photo presence in the house. Sorry child...

 She wanted me to buy her at Target

 Char does a great job making Evee smile

... and she's 12 weeks old (already)!

She was born tiny (Shinn kid standards) and started off with NB clothes. I can't believe we're moving on to 3-6 month clothes soon. DON'T. GROW. UP!