Tidbits and Such

1. AJU5 is not really aware of what "racing" really means. Recently at Cubbies they were having races, and she was happily running where she should without a bit of urgency. I don't mind it really - it means she isn't super competitive and likes to just play along. But, it is funny to watch when she has no clue she should be trying to beat the others!

2. AJU6 is SLOWLY potty training. Part of me wants to push it and get him trained, but part of me doesn't want to. The whole needing to go potty in a store is a PAIN with a younger child in tow as well. So, it is easier for him to be in diapers for that reason. But I am tired of changing his diapers. Oh, and I am not sure how his pants will stay up when he is out of diapers... some of his 24M shorts are already falling off even with a very fluffy (cloth diaper) rear.

3. I hate trying to get out of the house with 3 kids these days. The biggest issue is finding a time when the older two won't fall asleep in the car. We still go lots of places. But, I just don't like the "stress" of finding a time to go. Luckily some things are scheduled so the time is already set. The biggest downside of AJU6 falling asleep in the car is that he doesn't transfer well. So, that means the car nap is often all he gets (which isn't enough). It also means there isn't any "me" time when that happens too - when the younger two are napping. Luckily it is almost summer, which means most of our activities are drawing to a close. Hopefully by fall AJU6 won't fall asleep int he car if we leave before noon...

4. Finding time to work out is getting harder. Like I said above, getting AJU6 to nap if we have errands to run is almost impossible. That means on those days I can't do the work out normally. We have gone for a walk once, but it isn't easy to go with 3 kids. I wish they made a "jogging" stroller with a jump seat I think. AJU7 isn't terribly happy in a carrier (except hip carry), so I need a "seat" for three kids most of the time...