McLernon Family Blog

There is so much more that I want to share, but now I am back to work and Ben in school and working, there is not enough hours in the day........sad.......................

Yesterday morning, this is what I saw as I was getting the kids ready. Sadly, our leisurely mornings are coming to an end.  I start back to work  in two days. Bla. Ben will be taking intermittent FMLA so he can help get the kids ready and to daycare/school.  Finnley is going to the same place as Rosaleen.  I am sure he will be ok there, but our whole life is going to be the hustle and bustle.   At least I have these videos.

Rosaleen doesn't usually take a nap on the weekends.  However, a lot of the time I  have her do quiet time in her room for an hour and a half.  This consists of her playing by herself quietly in her room.  She is allowed out of bed and generally pulls out all her toys and makes a huge mess. However, a couple of Saturday's ago everyone in this house was exhausted and horribly grumpy.  Mommy decided it was mandatory nap time for everyone.  Obviously I thought it was a good idea and honestly the boys were asleep before I could even tell them they had to take a nap. The only person not sold on the idea was Rosaleen.  She really wasn't having it.  She did not like the idea of a NAP, however, she was so tired I knew the day would not go well if she only had quiet time.  She needed a nap (so did I). The predicable crying began and eventually ended, but Rosa was awake.  She laid in her bed  and every so often would call me until she woke me...

A few days ago I was trying to finish up dinner.  Rosaleen was playing and Finnley was in his swing fussing and bored. Me: "Rosaleen, go talk to your brother while mommy finishes making dinner." (Finnley in his swing fussing) Rosaleen: "Ok" Soon it is very quiet.  Mommy goes to check and this is what I find:   Well, everyone was happy.   No super major news here.  Summer is basically over and I go back to work in just about 2 weeks.  Finnley seems to have relapsed to no bottle...................... Rosaleen is doing great.  Fun as can be, although we are working on her whining.  As in we are working at decreasing how much of it she does.   We had a super fun BBQ at Doug and Annie's.  Of course Lucas was there.  I think I can snag some pictures off face book of that outing.  The kids had a great time.    Finnley is getting so strong.  He is also a little spontaneous.  Sometimes when...

Rosaleen Grace, 2.11.10  Finnley Benjamin 5.19.13 Look at picture of sister and brother!  Finnley at 6 weeks  Rosaleen at 6 weeks  Rosaleen at 3 months  Rosa, 3 months Finn, almost 3 months 2 month check up stats Rosaleen: 13 pounds, 23 inches Finnley: 13 pounds, 5 ounces and 23.6 inches

Scripps Aquarium Finn's 3 month birthday On Aug. 22 we stopped in at the doctor and Finnley weighted 15 pounds, 9 ounces and was 24 and 3/4 inches!!!! Cousin Carter is 5 and in Kindergarten!!! Rosa did mommy's make up

 Where has August gone and what have we been doing?  I don't have an answer.  Rosaleen did start and finish her swim classes.  She learned to go underater, hold her breath, the basics of floating (tummy and back), blowing bubbles and drafting.  I know I always say this, but she was one of the quickest learners in the class.  She really did learn some water skills.  Gram and Gramps came out for Super Carter's birthday (which I have no pictures of that I know of, Boo on Mommy AGAIN).   What else?  Seriously, I don't know what we did. Finnley has been flipping over, both ways.  He went from back to front a while ago ( more than a month ago), but now that he can go from belly to back, he never flips to his belly anymore.  We also got him an exersaucer.  He likes it, but sometimes still gets intimidated by it.  He also is the drooliest baby I have ever seen.  Really.  If he is not we...