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Collin Turns 7!!!

Collin wanted to go to Kobe and eat for his 7th birthday. He loves it there because they cook the food right in front of you and they put on a little show while they are doing it. Of course since it was his birthday, they also gave him a special treat and did some extra things.

This dragon danced for Collin for his birthday and Collin decided to join in. He had so much fun!

Collin being silly

A skateboard for his birthday!

Collin - We love you more and more every day. You are growing up so fast! You are a wonderful big brother to Cooper and Corbin and they look up to you so much! I hope that your birthday was as special for you as you are a special gift for me every day! I love you Bubba!

Happy 3 Month Birthday

CORBIN JOE

Yes, it is so hard to believe that Corbin is 3 months old today. I am not sure where the time has gone, but it has gone by really quickly. Eric and I have been very blessed with good babies, and Corbin is no exception. Daycare usually wears him out most days, so he gets home and takes a nap. Ok, well really he sleeps most of the night. We usually wake him up and play with him for about an hour or so and then he is tired again. He has a bottle about 10pm and then he is not up again until about 4 or 5. He is such a laid back baby also. He LOVES to be talked to and he will sit there and smile at you the whole time you are having a conversation with him. His smile is so cute. He does have dimples. I wrote in his baby book last night. I wish you all could see him and realize all he wants you to do is talk to him and he will be a happy little boy. It is neat to see the boys interact with him also. Corbin loves to watch them play in the house or outside. And if he is sleeping, he sleeps through all the noise the boys make. Corbin just loves being around and we all love him so much! He has completed our family!!

September 2010

Yes, it is the best time of the YEAR!!!!
I thought today would be a good day to update my blog. Why you may ask? I am not sure, but I guess I got the idea when I was going through some pictures on my phone and saw how much Corbin has changed in the past 2 and 1/2 months. It is just amazing to me the difference!!!

Corbin - One day old

Corbin 2 1/2 months old

Corbin was baptized last weekend and it was a lot of fun. There were many surprised throughout the day, but the best was the fact that he did not cry at all! He was such a good boy and we were so proud!! This little boy is so laid back and just LOVES it when someone talks to him. He starts kicking away and tries so hard to talk back to you.

I have a feeling that Cooper is going to be the child that tests me daily. He does this now, but there are just times when it is hard not to laugh at him. He is so funny and has a wonderful sense of humor! He one of the funniest kids I have met. And when he gets it trouble, he knows how to work those eyes, but of course Eric and I don't fall for it. At least we don't most of the time. Coop is going to be my funny kid.

Oh, what do I say about Collin. Or Bubba as I like to call him. He does not like it and has not really liked it since I started calling him that at 6 months, but he deals with it and ignores me. I found out today that I am not a cool mom. I was dropping him off this morning and he did not want me to take him. He wanted Eric to, but I had more time. Well, when I dropped him off, I told him that I loved him and he just gave me this look that said, "are you kidding me?" So. I said it again. And I got a big eye roll. Last week he got a 10/10 on his spelling test and he was so excited. He also still loves to hold Corbin all the time and he is very protective of both is brothers. He has grown up so quick. I can't believe he will be 7 on the 19th of this month!

I really have to say that I LOVE MY BOYS!!! I would not and could not imagine my life without them! I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!

So, it has been FOREVER since I have updated my page. I know that many of you never even visit it anymore and I don't blame you. Things have been going really good here at the Short house. We have been adjusting very well to Corbin being here. I tell you, 3 is completely different than 2, but it is all worth it. I feel as if my life is complete and these boys bring such joy into my life!

Here are a few of my favorite pics of the boys and Corbin.

Update on us:

Eric - has been back to work for some time now. He comes home and the first thing he wants is to see and play with the boys.

Me - Well, I start back to work on the 16th. It is bitter sweet. I have had the boys home with me for the past couple of weeks and it has been an adjustment, but it has been a nice one. I am sad to say that I will be going back to work, because I will miss my boys so much!

Collin - he starts school on the 23rd of this month. I can't believe he is going to be in 1st grade already. Time goes by so fast! He LOVES Corbin. He is always wanting to hold him and play with him. And yes, he has even changed a couple diapers (with us standing right there of course).

Cooper - Oh what to say about Cooper. He is the ham in the family. He wants to hold Corbin for 2 seconds and then he is done. When Corbin was first born he would call him skittles for the first few days. It was pretty funny. Cooper is always the life of the party and I am pretty sure this will continue all throughout his lifetime.

Corbin - for those of you who don't know, Eric named Corbin since I got to name Cooper. He first wanted to name him Crosby, but then changed his mind (thank heavens for that). There were 2 people that submitted the name Corbin with this exact spelling. Not sure what they will get yet, but they will get something. As for the Joe, he is named after my grandma Josephine and me. Corbin is so sweet. He LOVES to just lay with you. Does not matter if he is tired or not, he will snuggle in. He is doing pretty well at night, only getting up once, so he is a good baby.

That is the update on everyone in our family. I hope everyone reading this is doing well. I will try to update the blog more often, but with 3 boys, I don't get much time to do much!

Would you update this already

I know, a lot of you have been asking when I am going to update my blog. Well, I have a little bit of time tonight, so I will do a little update.

COLLIN - he is doing good in school. I can't believe that it is almost over already. He is loving the basketball hoop that the boys got for Easter. Also, he likes to ride his bike. Collin does help me a lot when Eric is not home.

COOPER - What can I say about Coop? Well, he is my handful! But, he is so funny doing. Some of the things he says just crack me up. It is the kid that you can't ever really get mad at because sometimes it is just to funny. The other day him and Collin were outside playing and Cooper looks at him and whispers......"Oh sh**, I peed my pants. Keep in mind, he is doing actually pretty well not peeing his pants at this time. I heard him say this, but I did not say anything to him becuase I think it was a sibling thing and I did not want to at the time. All I could really do is laugh!!!

BABY #3 - it is going good. The doctor has me are partical bedrest, so I get to come home and do nothing. It is driving me NUTS!!!! Eric is having to do it all and I feel bad for him. Although, I love him for doing it also! :) We are officially 29 weeks along and it has gone by so fast. Since I just lay when I get home, every night Cooper has to come and lay down with Mommy and the baby about an hour before bed. I love this time with Coop!

Eric - Well, he still has his weekend Guard obligations. I have to be honest and with me on partical bedrest, this gets hard at times with the boys. But, we make it! :) Although I am a little nervous because he has to go for his 2 weeks coming up here. Let's just hope I don't go into labor while he is gone. The good news is, he will just be in Springfield, so not that far away! :)

That is really the only update I have for us right now. Hopefully I will update again before the baby comes, but I will be honest, don't count on it! :)

Boy or Girl

Yes, I am finally getting up the nerve to post that we are expecting baby number 3!!! It is a great feeling and I am so excited! When we were thinking about it, I asked Collin if he woud like a baby brother or sister and he said that "we have to many kids Mom." I am ready for another baby Short to be here and I am super excited about it! I am due the end of June! Many ask if we will find out what we are having and I don't think we will. Or if we do, we won't tell anyone! Since this is our last one, we HONESTLY don't care if we have a boy or a girl. We have the clothes from the boys and thanks to Allison we have all of Kat's clothes, so we are good for a girl! :) I am just excited and trying to enjoy every minute of this pregnancy! Feel free to make your guess as to if you think it is a boy or a girl! :)

Happy Friday!