Growth.

 Ten weeks on a liquid diet.

Pretty amazing how God made that all work!

MMB: "Mom of Many Boys"

You know you  might be a MMB if......

1.   ....You have purchased a new broom (the 3rd one!), and you give an extensive speech about the uses of a broom (ie. it is not a weapon, or a fort maker, etc.)

2.  ......The number of Swiss Army knives (and other pocket utility "things") in the household outnumbers the number of females by at least 3:1.

3.   .......There is currently a yellow soft-air gun bullet stuck in the sole of your slipper....and probably one in the dryer, and a few in the couch, and in the plant in the hallway, etc.

4.  ..... You are thrilled when a pair of pants (knees) lasts for two brothers.

5.  ......During supper, (raw) carrot carving with butter knives often occurs prior to consumption.

6.  ......You see another MMB, and exchange a knowing smile.  'Nuff said.

7.  .......You know more random facts about geckos (and other repiles) than you care to admit.

8. ........You see pants size 12 at the store for just $5 and you purchased them ALL.  Someone, sometime will need them.  (See point 4)

9.  .......The four year old is an expert "burper"...and often proclaims "That one nearly shook the earf (earth)!!".....and everyone laughs!

10......Questions such as "Dad, when a deer dies why are its eyes still open?"  are common-place.

11. ......You have actually suggested to your husband that the family purchases an offical (proper) wrestling mat.

12.  .....The toy box is 80% trucks/cars and plastic handy-man tools.

13. ......You often sort your laundry in two piles:  "darks" and "darks with lots of mud."  (Ok...maybe this is just a "kid" thing, and I do have the occasional load of mom's and sister's delicates).

14. ......You make sure to always have a supply of butterfly bandages in the house.

15. .....You are quite sure that the sales-guy for the airsoft aisle at Canadian Tire recognizes you.

16. .....You have a communal basket of socks (mostly grey and black) for all boys.  "If they fit, put them on."

Anyone else add to this list????

 

And how would a post be complete without a photo of my darling baby.......

 

 

Ding....dong.

I think spring might just be here!

This and That.

We recently enjoyed three days with our first Australian visitors!

Kirsty and Dave.

Kirsty is the daughter of dear friends Harry and Juliet.

Although the weather wasn't really "Canadian" which scratched off a few of our ideas of things to do in the area.....we made the most of it, and thoroughly enjoyed our time together!

How's this for our first family photo of nine!?!

On February 26, we celebrated the baptism of Malachi.

Macayla was beyond thrilled to have the honour of being the special person to "hold the baby" in church.

There were three other babies baptized with us.....and our church fellowship hall was beyond crazy!

This was one of the few photos I managed to snap.

I didn't even attempt to round up Macayla's five other brothers for a family photo.

See above for that photo......for now.

The days might be long at times....but where did those six weeks go?