The Barton Family Blog

Yes, it's true.. I said it... Life as a mom of three truly is starting to feel normal. We're having a lot of break through on the temper tantrums and I honestly don't wake up every morning feeling overwhelmed. I def. have a new way of thinking tho'. I think about ways to save time and ways to be efficient in getting things done. I think about always being home at nap time (it's a necessity!) I think about cleaning short cuts... and preventative measures too! (ie. mats underneath my CARPETED dining area!!!) I think more about babysitters... and not burning out the few wonderful resources I have here in Corvallis That being said, if you're a teenager and you want to make a little money here or there... let me know! Leave me a comment. I'm looking for babysitting and cleaning help from time to time. I like to know who would want to do that. We can work out rides or meet in the middles if you're from Mac! (not all the time but for s...

Patti & Kenz & Co. watched my kids all day last Saturday so we could move and unpack (such such blessings!) I focused on the girls' rooms because I wanted to at least have one part of the house that was child proof'd! Then I tackled the kitchen and I got a lot done in there... At the end of a long, hard day... we felt good at what we got done! It's amazing what a difference it makes being kid-less! Stay tuned for pictures of the finished product! Including a great new paint on our "feature wall"!

From the back seat of the car... [Natalee] Mom, I have the pick-ups! (hic-hic-hic) (: This girl makes me smile every day!

and the computer doesn't have a USB port. How is that possible? I"m at the computer lab at our new apt. complex. We moved on Saturday... a rather rushed job... because JOHNNY GOT CALLED BACK TO WORK!! Praise God! He is working back up in Portland & we are so grateful that he has a job! I am doing surprisingly well with 3 (sometimes 4) kiddos.... I have adjusted and while everything doesn't run perfectly smooth.. it's def. feeling more and more like "normal". I have pictures of the girlys to post... and lots to update... but I will have to find a different computer to do all that on! Right now my Grandmas Westbrook is visiting us. She called Tuesday and said she was coming! Can't wait to share pictures of her and the girls. S has Grandma wrapped around her little finger! (: STAY TUNED!

She will kill me when she sees this post! (: tee hee!

I ran and grabbed my camera as Natalee and H were sitting in our empty bookshelf. We're in the middle of moving and our house is a litttle topsy-turvy... So it's fun to see how the girls make the most of new play areas and fun little nooks (: PS We're going to have a 3 bedroom soon!!! And live next to Jason & Naomi! Woo hoo!

Left to right: H, Natalee, Kyah, S