What time is it???

I should be asleep. I am sure that if I go to sleep one of my children will wake me up. Recently they take turns waking up in the middle of the night. It isn't so bad because it often makes for really sweet cuddle time. Last night Nathaniel and Cheney took turns and I was so tired this morning when I got up. But for some reason tonight I am having trouble sleeping. What's a girl to do? Cleaning would be to noisy...so I guess blog.

I suppose my problem is over stimulation. Have you ever heard of that with babies? The less sleep and more activity they have the less sleepy the next night they actually are. Well over the the past 18 hours, I have had 3 adult activities outside of the house. Way more adult interaction than this stay-at-home mom is used to.

Friday, I got to have lunch with My mom and new sis-in-law. Nathaniel went but he doesn't interrupt the conversation yet. It was lots of fun to spend time with my lil' bros wife. I still can't get over the fact that he's married. I am 11 years older than him and remember changing his diapers. He got a real sweet gal and I am so happy for them.

Today, I went with a friend of mine to get our makeup done with Bare Escentuals. (probably not spelling that right.) Then we went to lunch. It was the FIRST time John has kept all four of the kids. He even had to make Nathaniel a bottle. They all lived through it.

Then tonight John and I had a date night. Dinner at a place we like to go...Cafe TuTu Tango. It's a funky artsy place with multicultural appetizers. Then we went to see a movie, Incredle Hulk. This is only the third time that we have left all four of the kids with a someone. I just haven't been sure I wanted to do that to anyone just yet. But our dear sweet sitter promised me they were really great. She was even disappointed we got home as early as we did because she was about to do the dishes. Gotta love a girl like that. John even asked her to go ahead and plan sitting next weekend for us too. Woohoo!!! That's a GREAT hubbie!!!

Growing up...

OK...Mary and Stef, aren't you guys funny...the power went out when I was trying to post my last topic. Here is what I meant to post...

They are all growing up...
Nathaniel has gotten two teeth in the past month and is now eating baby food. He went for his 6 month check up on Monday and is now in the 80% for height and the 70% for weight. That is quite a change from his 4 month check up where his height was in 95% and his weight was in 25%. It is amazing how quickly they change as they grow. Hey Mamaw... He is eating his grean beans and peas...Yea!!! Maybe he will take after us and eat his veggies.

Layton and Elijah are going to Upwards Soccer Camp this week in the mornings. They are also attending VBS in the evenings. Elijah is crazy about some soccer. He is loving it. Layton on the other hand is not quite as excited but I think she secretly likes it. She is funny like that. They look half a sleep but here they are on the first morning of soccer camp.

I am trying to potty train Cheney this week. With all this time with the other kids out of the house. But those of you that know her will understand...she is very opinionated about what she wants to do and not do. So she hasn't actually done more than sit on her potty and tell me while she is peeing in her pulling that she is. Yesterday she actually went all morning in panties and only pooped after I put her in her pullup to go pick up brother and sister from camp. So she can do this thing if she just will. I thought M&M's would be the key but so far they are only enticing her to sit. My big girl!!!

Back home...bittersweet!

Well, you know those vacations. The ones that go really, really well. We just had one. WONDERFUL! We had a great time with some friends of ours we now call the Sonny family. (You had to be there.) We got lots of sun at the pool and beach. It was a blast.

The kids golfed for the very first time at a little par 3 course. We just did nine holes. John described it like herding cats. It was really funny but the kids are so excited about golf now. They keep asking when they get to go again. Katelyn our "nanny" for the week even had her first experience with golf. She claims to like it and found a new hobby. I didn't play this time around. I got to play a round of real golf with John and the Sonny Mom and Dad ...well I played maybe 6 holes. Probably shot the entire course par on just six holes. That means I hit the ball A LOT, gals. But it was fun and I am gonna actually take golf up. For real. Well, we will see.

Notice that we start in the daylight and end after dark. I think it took us just under 3 hours to finish 9 holes.

Quotes from the night:

Cheney- " I am gonna cwush the ball, Daddy." After hitting it, "I cwushed it."cwush=crush

Elijah- "I have to go pee!!!"

Layton- "I like golf, Daddy"

Dad - At the beginning of the night..."We have the course to ourselves...there is no rush. Wait and take your turn to hit the ball." By the end of the night,"It's ok you can hit the ball at the same time as her." Always with a very patient tone, though!!!!

The peanut gallery- Me and Nathaniel

Ode to Kathryn by John in 2005

John is truly blessed with the gift of communication. Here is the ode he wrote about me awhile back.



Ode To Kat
5/8/05

Let me have your attention, as I reminisce,
about a sweet old gal with a super-tender kiss.

She enjoys peppermint patties and chicken pot pies,
looks straight to your soul with those pretty blue eyes.

Frequents Publix, Wal-mart, and Payless Shoe Source,
when it comes to computers, she’s a powerful force!

She loves her man, and her little toe-heads,
naps enough to make a living as a tester of beds.

Graduated from PBA back when it was a C,
who knew raising kids required a Master’s Degree?

She seems kind of shy, but she’s really a flirt
even fell for this line “Hey, groovy shirt.”

Passionate to keep her children from eating Play-dough,
and there’s no place like Texas...especially Plan-o.

A very smart gal, she’s a bird who can sing,
but her number one talent is creating beautiful offspring.

A really clear thinker, who keeps us well-grounded,
her heart is so big that it keeps you surrounded.

Accomplishment driven, she’s won trophies and plaques,
when it comes to travel, she’s the queen bee of snacks.

Spends time with her family at the drop of a hat,
Happy Mother’s Day dear wife, you’re my favorite Kat!

All my Love...John

Ode to John

My hubbie has a knack for writing poems about people. On Father's day, I tried my hand at creating one about him.

Ode to John R. Evans

I want to share a little bit with you about this man I call husband,
since childhood he has had a deep-rooted love for the Nike Brand.

Frequently you will hear him joyfully singing a song
but he hates it when you put the brush in a place that is wrong

He has always been very conscious of style,
he even wore diamond earrings when I walked down the wedding aisle.

The best instigator of family time in the big bed,
He says he knew on our first date that we would wed

On his children’s tooshies he likes to pinch,
though he doesn’t know quite what to do with a wrench.

Even though he vowed he never would do it,
he lovingly cleans the bottoms on which our children sit.

It really has to be raining hard before he turns on the windsheild wipers.
He never forgets to take out the trash, even if it is full of diapers.

God built him to share His truth with lots of students and teens,
however, he never ever eats his veggies even green beans.

His life goal used to be to see his name up in lights as an actor
that has to do with the fact that he has a really high coolness factor.

Even though his hair has been known to be various shades of bleached blonde
there is not a young person with which he cannot bond.

Our kiddos and I miss him while he is sharing the gospel and from our house is gone!
But no matter where he is, he is their beloved Daddy and My John.

Happy Father’s Day 2008 , My Dear,
Kathryn

Tagged- I am Quirky

I've been tagged. My friend Jessica from http://www.phamilyof6.blogspot.com/tagged me to spell out 6 quirks that I have. Here are the rules:*Link the person who tagged you.*Mention the rules in your blog.*Tell about six unspectacular quirks of yours.*Tag a new set of six following bloggers by linking them

Six quirks about me....

1. Anytime I try to quote a saying that EVERYONE knows I say it so that it means the same thing with completely different words. For example, it is really "Imitation is the highest form of flattery"'(I actually had to ask John what the real saying was)...I say it "Imitation is the best way to complement. " It makes for a lot of laughter in our home.
2. I would rather go to eat at Taco Bell than cook and clean up a home cooked meal. Not because I love Taco Bell (because I don't) but because I really am not a fan of the cooking and cleaning up process.
3. I am always losing my keys and cell phone. I vow to always put them in the same place but rarely manage it.
4. I can identify which of my children passed gas by the smell.
5. I can nap at the drop of a hat. I love naps!!! Not that I have had a chance lately but I still love them.
6. I have withdrawal symptoms when I don't read my fellow bloggers' blogs every day. It is a sickness!

So girls, your tagged...

Stephanie- a fellow blogger and cool mom of 2 boys I found through another friend http://laytonfamily4.blogspot.com/

Jenny - our hubbies used to be in a Christian improv group together and she is an amazing mom of 5 http://7wagners.blogspot.com/

Jennie - my friend since 4th grade recently reconnected through blogging...http://mommajen.blogspot.com/

Michelle- an awesome gal who loves God and others with passion!!! http://www.xanga.com/twinkling4jesus

Jordana- an amazing mom to 3 boys who probably doesn't have time for this...I pray for you and sweet little Jude daily!!! http://hippiemommie.blogspot.com/

Jenny- a mom of 3 married to a pastor at a really great church in Georgia. http://cartersvillefamily.wordpress.com/