I have a wart

...about 15 lbs with curly brown hair...really cute.

Maddy is glued to my side. Not only because she's slightly clingy, but also because her older sisters get too excited around her. To insure her safety, she is at my hip ... or breast...depending on what time it is :)

Kristin lent me her bumbo. I LOVE that thing. It has, well, in the least, given my back a break, but also allowed me to actually do things other than walk among rooms. Maddy loves to cook, uh, play with the paper towels while I cook. She helps me wash dishes. And she helped with the peppermint bark we made the other day. I forgot however, that she has entered a very curious stage. She loves to grab things, anything. Everything needs to be touched and tasted. In fact, she "walks" around, arm outstretched, open handed, waiting for something to touch her palm. Like a venus fly trap, she closes it as soon as something does. I find myself often pulled back so that I don't hurt her. Anyway, back to that bark. I thought that she would enjoy a taste of our little treat. Picking up the spatula, I brought it to her lips, only to have it grabbed from me. Chocolate was everywhere. I think I even heard her say, "Mmmm."

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What would I do without you?

I have the BEST friends. You guys really are amazing. They never cease to amaze me. I can't express how thankful I am for them.

I've been having a difficult time having three kids. I've never had to rely on people as much as I do now. It's been hard for me to adjust. But I've been so lucky because the women in my ward are awesome! They are always willing to help and knowing that they're there is beyond comforting. They are super supportive and I don't know how I'd be handling this without them.

We have a weekly playgroup. It's my favorite day of the week, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find the energy to get out. Kaity is sometimes cranky after school. Apani adds 15 minutes to a 15 minute walk. And with the weather I'm just too exhausted.

Yesterday, I decided I would be daring and just go! Why not, right? Playgroup afterall really is for the moms, isn't it? I'd go insane without it, I really think I would. Anyway. We hop on the train. Apani is struggling to get onto her seat as the train starts to pull away. She loses her balance, slams her face into the seat perpendicular to her, and split her chin open. It was hard to tell how bad it was or if it was bad at all, but I decided to take her to the ER. Thankfully it's one of the stops on the train.

I had Kristin with me and without a second thought, she offered to take Kaitlyn and Madelyn. (Meanwhile she had her own 2 year old to watch! She's a brave woman!) While I was at the ER, my friends were all watching my kids. THANKS GUYS!! They were able to calm my stubburn, hungry baby who will only nurse. One of them picked me and Apani up so as to avoid another trip on the train...she even offered to drive us home! I can't express how thankful I am for having such great friends.

Apani by the way is ok. She didn't need stitches but they did have to glue it. Now, I just hope her dimple is ok. And from now on, I'll never leave my house. :)