Turning to Facebook

With school starting back up I have made a decision to discontinue my blogging. I don't think I can keep up. On a brighter note, be my friend on facebook and lets keep in touch.

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Why God Made Children

I was having a really bad day and was upset and crying because you name it and it happen that day. Caleb saw me crying and said mama I am going to pray for you. He said Dear God please be with my mama and make her feel better. That has to be one of the proudest moments for me. As a mother I often think I fail at times but at that moment I realized I did something right. I have a 3 year old that knew to turn to God when he or someone else needed help. Let me tell you I was so thankful and I immediately felt better. Thank you Caleb.

Thanking the Lord

I am so distraught about the family who just lost their son tragically. Please remember the Holladay family who lost their son Saturday. The family has been on my mind all day and night. I can't imagine loosing one of my kids. I know this happens but to loose your child in the manner they lost their son is awful. I do wonder why this and why this family but I know the Lord will have the last say on the person who took their son away from them.
I sometimes think how hard I have it at times with all the screaming and fussing but some people would love to hear that again from their child. The closest I have been to loosing a child is when Caylin was giving a 50/50 chance of living and put on a vent. To see your child in that situation and knowing you have no control is the worst experience. When you look at your kids tonight you thank the Lord for giving them to you and give them a big kiss and hug and never let a day go by without telling them you love them. You don't realize how good you have it till you don't have it anymore.

The Little Things

Today was very tiring. The kids were extra fussy today and the day did not seem it would end. But to give me a break from the challenging day I got to go out and eat with some teacher friends. It was a nice break and relaxing dinner. I enjoy those little moments. All the moms out there be sure to make some time for yourself.

Today will be better.

Hot Summer Days

The days have been so hot that the swimming pool looked real tempting. After the twins went to bed Dave, Caleb, and I took a dip in the pool and it sure felt great. Anyone want to come swim?? :)

Water Babies

Look at summer here comes the Crim Zoo splashing!!

Caleb

Each day in the summer I have "school" for Caleb while the twins are taking their morning nap. Each day we learn a new skill. I am so proud of him. Yesterday I introduced the letter A but we are learning the sounds first instead of the letter name. He could pick out the letter A in a book and say its sound. Today we went over our letter sounds and vocabulary and did math. He can count up to 21 and knows all his colors and most of his alphabet. I introduced patterns and he could tell me what was suppose to come next. He probably got 2 out of 5 but I was very proud of him. We learned about Adam and Eve during our Bible story and everything this week revolves around the letter A. He really thrives with structure and one on one time.

We are working on patterns. This was around 9:30 and we still haven't gotten any clothes on yet.

Early Father's Day Gift for Dave

The kids and I decided to spoil Dave this year since he has worked really hard on our house. We broke down and got him a new Plasma TV. Needless to say I made him promise to still stay productive and he said he would so everyone is my witness. :)

Remodled Bathroom

Many of you know that our house was a two bedroom two bath house until the twins came along. We didn't have anywhere to put them so Dave and his dad turned our garage into a bedroom. I am going to have to brag on them because it looks really good. Despite the new bedroom we didn't have a bathroom on that end of the house so Dave and his dad decide to make us one. I am so excited because they did a great job. Again, I am going to have to brag because the work looks like a professional. I guess that is one good thing about a perfectionist husband and father-in-law. :)

New Jacuzzi tub (very relaxing)

Typical Afternoon

The kids love to play and play. It ranges from pushing each other over for a certain toy that they only play with for 2 seconds, to sharing with everyone, or running away. A chaotic as it may be I am so happy for the simple peaceful moments. Take a look at our playtime.









Kisses and Love





Someone got Caylin's toy







Sharing







Dress Up

We have another WALKER

Finally Colby has started taking steps. He is so cautious that he has been afraid to let go of our hands and the wall. He reminds me of my Pepie Raymond, slow and steady. I will be very suprised if Colby ever turned out to be a risk taker because he is so safe, LOL!! Pics to come of our little baby.

Blessings in Disguise

I would like extra prayer for our family. We have had a run of unforunate events that have crossed our paths. It has been very discouraging and makes you question your abilities and such. I guess this is a test of my faith. I know things happen for a reason but it doesn't make it any better. Pray for the kids and us as well.
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Teach me Lord, Teach Me Lord to wait....

Ear Infection and Screaming

I need a lot of prayers for Colby. He ran 103.0 fever Saturday and was diagnosed with a right ear infection. He has been having screaming fits and is very irritable. It has been very stressful with all the crying and the others feed off from it as well. Please pray that I will stay calm and compassionate. The screaming is awful to hear and you just want to make the pain go away. He is on antibotics but it usually takes the whole week before he is back to himself. Hurry week!!

Obsessed

I don't know that it is all about but each of my children have a certain obsession. Caylin is obsessed with splashing her hand in the potty water, it is gross. She waddles in the bathroom when I am in there and opens up the lid and has a field day. Colby is obsessed with the broom and how it works and Caleb is obsessed with me sleeping by him so he can go to sleep at night. I am not sure what my obsession would be??? Anyone with strange obsessions??

A Biter

I know this face is angelic but I have a biter on my hands and I am open for any suggestions.

Unfortunately she has left marks on her friends at daycare and is biting excessively. I am not sure how to handle this because as a parent I would not want my child to be bitten all the time. I have never had a biter and I am at lost. She may be teething but mainly she does it because she wants something someone else has and she gets it any way she needs too. She is a fiesty thing. Suggestions please!!!!!

Ready for Summer

(still working on that bikini body, Ha-3 kids will make it out of whack :)

Random pics of the kids and me.... We are ready for the warm weather and can't wait for the swimming pool to be open.

Mornings at the Crims

Mornings with the Crims is very busy. There is no time for slacking because this mom keeps a tight rein.
5:30am- Alarm goes off, Dave is up
5:50-6:00am- I roll out of bed and shower
6:15am- Get Caleb up, we put on a cartoon and let me hear it and that usually gets him up, Dave gets him dressed and then he is off to work
6:15-6:30am- I finish getting dressed
6:30am-6:45- Get the twins up and dressed
6:45-7:00- Breakfast
7:00am-Loading up the crew
7:10am-Finish loading up the crew (2 diaper bags, my purse, the stroller, load each child by themselves, I probably make 4 to 5 trips back and forth in the house)
7:10am- Leave for work and preschool

The drill officer has spoken. LOL!!!

Suggestions???

My little Caylin is a firecracker. She is in this stage where she cries a lot because she doesn't get her way. Caleb was sitting in my lap and she came over there and tried to bite him and push him out of my lap. I ignored her being ugly and she proceeded to roll all over the floor in a tantrum. She is very demanding and does not give up very easily at all. What do I do???????????? The other kids want attention too. I can't help but laugh because if you saw her... looks are so deceiving because she looks like a sweet babydoll :)

Something is funny

I was fixing dinner and put the babies in their highchair. Colby was still eating and laughing away. I figured that Dave was making a funny face but peeped around the corner and noticed he was playing with Caleb. I looked closely at Colby and he was holding up his spaghetti and thought that was the funniest thing. I thought to myself if spaghetti could make me that happy I would be doing all right. It is amazing to see the little things that make our kids so happy.

Easter Parade and Misc

Caleb had his first Easter parade at school and of course was the most handsome one there besides Colby. He marched out in line with his class and crossed the stage. The Easter bunny was there and he would run up to him and touch him and then leave. It was so neat to see.