so did you get to check out the full moon tonight? maybe that explains why the hewitt family was off the chain today lol. we left the house at 7am to get del to work and the twins had an appointment this morning. i arrived an hour early thinking they would see the babies then, but of course that didnt happen. when i was with the twins on my own i witnessed strangers staring, smiling, asking a million and one questions, gawking, sending blessings our way, and i even got an offer from a lady who wanted to babysit them. at this moment i realized the blessing of my kids is not just for my family to enjoy but an open invitation for people to see the awesomeness that god has done in our lives. i never knew people will strike up a conversation just because i am a mother of multiples. from the outside looking in, it may look overwhelming but to us our kids are a triple dose of blessings....
which leads to the full mooooon and how the kids were off the chain. zander was super fussing and clingy all day. he did not want me to put him down and when i did, the bink didnt even soothe him. im sure the gas on his little belly didnt help either. he just spit up a big hugh-mung-o loogie and is knock so i know he is feeling much better.
ava, overall had a great day. she often gave her baby brother the crazy look when he was doing all the screaming. she also chimed when i had all 3 by myself, yes by myself...
del had to get his tooth pulled and i did not want to chance leaving caleb at school and being late to pick him up, so we picked him up early. i thought it wasnt going to be so bad, but boy was i wrong. as soon as del left to go in the back to see the dentist, all 3 kids began to wail and as i tried to console everyone i couldnt help but feel like i was that parent. you know, the one that cant control their kids and you just want to go over and help out. because as soon as caleb calmed down he dirtied his diaper and i knew i had to change it fast, cause the whole room couldnt have possibly missed that smell. a kind lady carried ava in her car seat with me and the boys to the bathroom as i managed to change caleb standing up with my one free hand, i guess that was a 'mommy in action' move.
when we came back to the front room caleb began to really act like the child that i knew was not mine.... he ripped several magazines, threw himself on the floor while banging his head repeatedly, threw his snack all over, was jumping around while screaming at the top of his lungs, dug in the trash several times, and got stuck under a table while crawling on the floor. now, never has he acted this way before. I know he was taking advantage of the fact that i was the only parent around and my hands were full with holding zander and trying to keep ava cool.
with that being said, i smile. i know there will be plenty more tantrums, fall-outs, and embarrassing moments with my kids, but they are all worth it. blessings flow into this family like running water, no matter how hectic it can be. today i was able to share my faith with a stranger and bless a man who pulled pennies from his pocket to purchase a meal. i dont always know how god works and what he is going to do, but i know that he has his hand in our special family, and for this i am thankful.
us winding down from the eventful day...
oooooh and the dentist gave del $90 back from his oral procedure. i guess he took a glimps in the lobby and figured we would benifit from his random act of kindness. i see it as a small wink from the man upstairs!
on saturday we met miles and deanna at the gym and when everyone left i did my first mini crossfit workout. after my 2k meter row i actually am motivated to return again. tomorrow i think ill make my first real appearance. the twins got to visit their uncle's gym for the first time and caleb ran hundreds of laps while me, miles, and deanna worked out. 
the new face of crossfit southcobb! go caleb go!!!!!
box jumps anyone?!?!
we ended our day at the grandparent's house where caleb enjoyed a quesadilla and apples. weekends are never long enough!!
needless to say, this years gifts beat out all the rest. cant wait to celebrate with the kids when they get older, but for now here is their valentine wish to you!!
