I'm a Survivor

Hey y'all. Guess what? We're still alive!

Life goes on after three kids. And so far, it's really been pretty good. I have been loving it. Yes, the first two weeks were a bit rough with Asa having a terrible cold and Lincoln waking up an hour earlier than normal every morning. But we're past that now (thank you daylights savings). We are finding our new normal. I had no idea having a girl would be so much fun, I absolutely love it. Every time I look at her I just feel beyond blessed.

I feel like I should also mention for the record, so I don't forget, I cried everyday for a week after she was born. Over nothing. It was almost comical but I was just so emotional. Micah would walk through the door home from work, and I would just burst into tears. And I have no idea why. But that seems to be past me as well, thank goodness. Seriously so many fun things happen to you when your body gives birth. It's like your body turns into a machine and just starts making and doing things you've never done before. It's amazing really. God is amazing, really.

I've let some unimportant things go these past few weeks (mostly work) and have really enjoyed it. Somehow it's still possible to keep the house half clean, do the laundry, dishes, etc with three kids. I've been so blessed with great help from friends and family that have eased me into the transition. Our parents coming for the day so I can take a shower and nap, church friends bringing us meals, and a mom friend has been picking Lincoln up in the mornings for pre-school (lifesaver!!!). That's how we've survived.

It has also helped me to look forward to things. Simple things like food, Target, a tv show, or a 20 minute nap. All the sunshine and above freezing temperatures have sure helped too. Being able to get outside for walks and trips to the park in the sunshine has been sooo good. The sunshine, seriously is wonderful. March madness is this week, hooray! Which means that Micah and I (and Louisa) were able to go on our annual Applebee's/fill out our brackets date. Having little traditions with him are so fun and so important to keep us sane and happy. And the Bachelor! Tonight! Tonight! I know what you're thinking, yes it was last night. But I have been on a Facebook and Instagram fast for the past day so I can watch it on Hulu tonight without knowing what happened. And funny enough, would you believe I heard some moms at the Y talking about it this morning?! I literally plugged my ears and ran away. I thought I'd be safe just staying away from social media, the thought of actually hearing another human being talking about it never entered my mind. Which is sad on multiple levels.

Here's some pics from the past few weeks.

My sick boy.

Two sick boys and a baby.

Hey pretty girl

Fresh and clean.