THE BABIES

I want these moments to freeze. To keep them little just a while longer, but time moves on. Things keep changing and they keep growing. It is sweet and sad because they will never be the teeny babies they once were, but we're full of excitement as they continue to grow into themselves. I think I am especially feeling this time much more because, as far as our plans, we are done with four. I try to cuddle Glow longer, hug her tighter because she will be the last of babies in this house. 

Soul's funny. She is finally starting to use sentences, but she sounds like a little ewok and she is getting sneakier. We catch her playing with the water and soap, which she tried to eat but then said it was spicy, and coloring on the walls. She's got one feisty temper and she always dresses herself in the morning. Lately, this dress has been her fave. She is always wearing it (see here). 

Glow is sweetness. That's all I can say to sum her up. There is no mischief coming out of her yet, but it will come. It always does. 

I really like having little ones in my house.

disclaimer: they drive me crazy too! 

OUT TO SCHOOL: WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN

{where from again? shirt: vintage; skirt: c/o lucky brand; shoes: superga}

This picture makes her seem so big. How did we get here so fast? I like to look back on old pictures of True and I can hardly believe she was once a little teeny baby and my one and only one for, oh, about 6 months until I got pregnant again (Brave was a surprise!). She changes Soul's diaper (pee only) and she is a little writer. She loves to write stories. We like reading them. Future blogger?! Maybe. 

A REAL ROOM TOUR

Dose of reality. Yes, you may have seen our previous kid room tours (here, here, and here), but this is more of reality. The not styled, very much played in, kid decorated room of True and Brave. I told them to clean it up and this was the result. Looks a lot different from when I clean up, but hey, I guess it was clean. Sort of.

If you read blogs and get frustrated about your own state of messiness, thinking that you can never get things as neat as the homes you see online. I am here to tell you, that at least for me, my home is never as clean as my home tours that circulate. I try to keep it as tidy as I can, but life happens everyday. 

I speak for myself, but I think as a blogger, you can get easily caught up in how you want your life portrayed online. Or as a blog reader, which I am also, you get caught up in the wanting that and wanting this and thinking those things will make you happy. I love reading blogs and I think there is a wealth of inspiration and learning that comes from some of them, but make sure to keep your heart in check. Always be content (and thankful) with what you already have and be honest. I read something from Proverbs this morning that stood out to me, "A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot." Oh man. I don't want my bones to rot.

Happy Monday! Be wise and discerning in your blog reading today.

p.s. don't you love how brave laid out her clothes on her bed? hilarious!

OUT TO SCHOOL: WEEK TWENTY-SIX

{where from again? tunic and leggings: misha lulu. shoes, salt-water sandals c/o tea collection}

What's this girl's favorite thing to do during lunch time at school? Walk around the playground collecting rocks and sticks. She always comes home with quite the collection.

p.s. make sure you check out misha lulu's new site. it always gets better and better. 

GLOW AND HER PINK CHAIR

Six months.

Seven months.

My littlest love. She is so good. I almost feel bad because she rarely cries, so she rarely gets carried. This littlest one is also kind of a string bean. She is really thinning out a lot and stretching. I think she will be the tallest one yet! She's got the army crawl down and it sounds like she says "mama", though I really think it is just murmurs that sound like it. At this rate, she will be speaking full sentences before Soul! And lately, for some reason, every time I put her in her pink chair, she cries. Maybe pink's just not her color.

See the rest of the series here.

*inspired by nicole from making it lovely. 

THE GIRLS

I really like having a house full of girls. I think Ben likes it too. Though, the girls are far from puberty, but maybe when we're all PMS-ing at the same time in the future, it won't be so fun for him. My guess is he will declare a need for a man-cation and take off for a bit. Maybe. But then again, he needs us, so maybe he'll just stick out the mood swings and will serve us up some chocolate. Yes, chocolate is always good during those times. At least I think so. 

Funny thing is that people often ask Ben, "How is Ruby when she's on PMS?" and he will say he doesn't know because ever since we got married, I have either been pregnant or breastfeeding so Aunt Flo has pretty much been non-existant. We are settled on only four kids and Aunt Flo did make her appearance last month for the first time in a long while, so from here on out, Ben will probably have an answer to how I am during PMS-ing. By the way, an ex-boyfriend of mine always thought that stood for pissed off mood swings, which I think sums it up nicely. And based on last month's experience, Ben now knows that I get cranky. Bah-humbug! Ben has a long while until he's got a house full of scrooges, so for now we keep enjoying them in their joyful, kid-like state, except on the occasion they all start fighting, which is more often than not. 

Anyhow, I like to call Brave and True "The Bobbsey Twins" not sure what that means, but I remember the school custodian calling me and my best friend that when we were in grade school, so it seems appropriate now. I must mention that the straw bowler hat True and Brave are wearing is my fave. You'll never guessed where I picked those up... the 99 cents store! Best 99 cent store find ever. Hands down. Unless you have something better to share!

We've been busy over here with flooring finally coming in. We still have a long way to go until it's done, but it will be so pretty. Not only are we doing home renovating, but there will be some blog renovating as well. Please don't mind the little changes going on. It is all exciting stuff for us and we hope that you get excited too. I love being able to share in this space and I hope you love coming to visit too! We appreciate you friends! 

on me: dress, vintage. shoes, c/o blowfish shoes. 

on true: bowler hat, 99 cents store. dress, misha lulu. shoes, salt-waters.

on brave: bowler hat, 99 cents store. dress, vintage. shoes, salt-waters.

on soul: dress, vintage. jeggings, target. shoes, salt-waters. 

on glow: onesie, vintage.