The plan.

Im a constant planner. I plan my weeks, my weekends, my holidays, events(for a living) and if you hang out with me, I'll plan yours too! I make myself practically crAZy with all of the structure. This has increased with the triplets. I am always planning the entire day, down to the minute.

So, as we enter these winter months and the holiday season I am making a vow to not plan! I'm not saying not ever, but I am saying that I plan (see, there I go again) to make a conscious effort of not being so planned. I want to enjoy more of my kids and more of the time Whit and I have not working, and just BE.

You see, I don't want to miss one day of this. Not one hour wasted on planning..to the point where you just can't live in the moment. 

Right now the babies are napping and I had no plan for today. They napped easier, I got a lot done and we are just enjoying the Saturday. I took Gianna to Roots and the boys stayed with Whit. We came home for lunch and they all went down....I can't tell you how nice it is to have an unplanned weekend :) 

I guess with us both working so much, it's nice just to all be together and not think about "what next"?!

I want to enjoy their every smile, their every giggle and their every moment......I don't want to miss anything.

I remember being so upset the night before they were born...that the plan was not happening the way I pictured it....they were too soon....but now more and more I am realizing..it's in his plan and no matter how hard we try to plan for anything....it's not up to us. I think as it gets colder I will step away from the calendar and leave the planning to him. I think I will enjoy every walk, every hot chocolate chip cookie and every phone call as if it's my last. I want to take it all in, with no plan at all.

it's Fall Ya'll!

I love this colder weather. I love soups. I love football season. I love pumpkins and I LOVE pictures of these dang triPlets! We have been out and about and have taken tons of walks lately. I hope you are out in this beautiful and cool weather!

ET, one of our sweet baby feeders stopping by to feed on game day :)

the babes at Central Christian Church

We are all doing well. The babies will turn five months in a few weeks. Where does the time go? Becker made a trip to Cooks. He will have surgery for a hernia in November. I know he will do great, just dreading him being under. This is a very common procedure for premies. We will spend the night. Pray for a speedy recovery..and that his mom doesn't get all emotional!

Whit and I got away this past weekend. It was amazing. We went to the Dallas Cattle Barons. Amazing event. Was nice being on the other side of such a production! Darius Rucker played. He even sang some of his Hootie and the Blowfish hits. It was so fun being with my sweet husband, relaxing, shopping at northpark, enjoying some drinks, breakfast at Breadwinners and grabbing stuff at Whole Foods. Thanks Jill and Cam for taking us away.

We are getting ready for the holiday season and the RSV season..reminding everyone to wash their hands all day long! Hope everyone is gearing up for chili weather. I know we are.

a delicate balance

I've always been a worker. I've always had drive. I've always wanted to make my own money. I've always wanted children. This year I have been fortunate enough to do all of the above. It's been a delicate balance and not an easy one. The triplets turned four months last week and working three days a week has proven difficult. Now, I am a multi-tasker but I almost laugh out loud when people so, "oh you get to stay home on Mondays and Fridays....I bet you get so much done?!" or " when they take their BIG nap can you do this or email me with that?"

Life is a juggle. I know people do it all the time. They work, they raise their kids, they cook dinner, they clean the house, they have a social life.....
Currently, I am doing all of those things, but at some point I imagine there is a breaking point...a time in which a person says I can't do it all. I thought I was balancing it all and then I received an email from HR saying that I was short about 10 or so hours from being considered full time and that in order to receive benefits I would need to work 37.5 hours. I know this could be for my particular job and not others but I remember very clearly my last two positions having to work a min of 20 hours in order to receive benefits and insurance...so that's what I assumed was the norm. Not true...so this creates another stress. I see my work as my passion but at some point, as passionate as I am...I may have to re-consider my priorities. Sad. Sad, that is has to be that way. Sad that push does come to shove.

I consider myself good at what I do and have built relationships and growth. I'm not saying now and maybe not ever, but I am seriously thinking that at some point..growth of a different kind will be key to my family. Funny how kids change everything..especially ones you begged God for.
I'm not worried as I know he will provide. I know he gave us three as part of his bigger plan. I know I am one of his children and so is my family. Please keep us in your prayers as we consider a bigger picture.

This weekend we head to the pumpkin patch. Stay tuned for some beautiful pics of our precious miracles. I imagine a little Mexican food or breakfast at Homestead will also be a part of this wonderful weekend.
Hope you have a good one with your family and friends.