What Happened to ME???

Before this...

And this...

And this...

And this...

I had that...

And that...

And that...

I am finding now that I have NO idea who I am anymore. I am a MOM and a wife, shouldn't there be a little more to it?

I have recently noticed that the kids are getting much easier to take care of. I often find myself wondering what I WANT to do. It is a very odd feeling since I have pretty much been on survival mode for the past two and a half years. I am starting to have more time to THINK. That is not always a good thing! I am realizing that I miss some aspects of my life...pre-quadruplets. I know I know this is perfectly NORMAL, or so I have been told.

I miss working, running out the door with little to no preparation needed, being ready for church in under 30 minutes, working out 2 to 4 hours a day, spending quality time with my Hubby, and having days when I do not have to do ANYTHING.

I would not trade my life now for the world. I have the family I always dreamed of but I am thinking it might be time to focus, a least a little of my energy, on myself. I am hoping this will make me not only a better wife and mother but also a better person in general. Wish me luck. Operation Focus More on Mommy has just begun!!! ;O)

Are you Stuck????

Ok, so I am NOT going to win Mother of The Year this year. I thought she was just whinning because the other kids were bothering her. I had NO IDEA...

This is typical. Edi, so I thought, was upset because Sean would not leave her alone.

She sat in that wagon FOREVER.

Ok, now she is CRYING. Oh, did someone do something to you?

Wow, she must REALLY like sitting in that wagon.

Then it occurs to me...She is STUCK. Great, she has been sitting in that stupid thing for like 30 minutes while I folded laundry. I am very very SORRY, Edi.

Poor little thing her legs were probably numb. She was all folded up in that wagon. Although I didn't feel too bad because about 10 minutes after I got her out...she was right back in it again. GO FIGURE?!?

Pensacola Naval Museum

The kids had a GREAT time with their cousins at the museum.

Kerigan, Henry, and Sophia

Edi and Dani

Henry and Sophia

Henry and Sophia

Henry

Henry and Sean

Sean

Kerigan and Sean

Henry

Edi and Sophia

Henry and Dani

Sean, Henry, and Dani

Henry and Sean

Sophia and Kerigan

Kerigan, Dani, Sean, and Henry

We will definately be visiting the museum again, hopefully next time with Daddy! There were A LOT of hands on activities for the kids to do. They had many cockpits that the kids could climb in and also a large indoor play area!! Did I mention it is FREE? Fun, fun fun! It is amazing how much easier our outings are becoming! I LOVE having 2 year olds!!!

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow!

Ok so let me just say one thing...I DID NOT want to cut Sean's hair.

Why did I? Well because of this...

It is HOT outside and everytime we go anywhere poor little Sean's hair sticks to his sweaty face. He is constantly trying to get it off of his face. Poor little guy! :o(

It is just sooooo beautiful. If only he were a little girl.

Can you stand it????? Just look at those curls. When it is wet it is more than halfway down his back. Hehehe

We called around to find a salon that specialized in kids. Did you know that there are NO kid salons down here? Is this AMERICA? We ended up going to a little salon in Orange Beach.

Jewel cut Sean's hair. She was FANTASTIC with him.

He did such a great job. He held very still and just let her cut away!

NO more curls. :o(

This morning I had a little baby boy...tonight I have a BIG boy!

The Wainscott Quadruplets attend Jimmy Buffett!?!

Yup, we took our kiddos to the FREE Jimmy Buffett concert in Gulf Shores. Why???? Well...we wanted to go so they went with us. We weren't sure if we would be able to take them because we only had 2 tickets. When we go up to the front of the entrance line and asked them about the kids having to have a ticket, they practically rolled out the red carpet to let us in. There are MANY perks to having quadruplets (sometimes).
Anyway we went in and decided to go to the new grassy area that they just put in this summer. There are picnic tables and shade. Plenty of room for the kiddos to run around and dance to the music.
Oh YES dance. My kids LOVE music and they LOVE to dance.

Sophia, Henry, Sean, and Edi dancing to Jimmy Buffett.

Henry clapping and Sophia dancing

Edi, Henry, Sophia, Sean, and Dad watching the concert.

Edi, Sophia, and Sean

I think they enjoyed laying in the grass and rolling around the most.

Sean, Henry, and Sophia's head.

Sophia

Edi

Henry

Sophia

Sean

Henry

Edith

Sophia, Edi, Sean, and Henry just before we left.

Overall we had a GREAT time. The kids did really well and even though we did not stay for the entire show it was fun. I am so thankful to be able to let them have new experiences. God is so Good to us, He leads us everyday and allows us to have a wonderful and fullfilling life with our family!

Also Thank You to Jimmy Buffett and all the attending artists for putting on a FREE show to help our local beaches.

Did you see the Quads at the Jimmy Buffett Concert?

Story coming SOON!

The Wainscott's Meet the Cochran's.

First I just want to say, "Thank you to the Cochran Family for making such a great effort for us to all meet." It was so awsome to meet them, what a BEAUTIFUL bunch. We look forward to many future playdates!!!!

Back: Hannah Noelle, Lauren, Avery, Cannon, and Gunner??? Front: Sean, Edi, Sophia, and Henry

I did my best on the names but hey this is the first time I have EVER seen them in person.

Ok so the sweet little Cochran Crew sittle patiently watching Sean throw a little tantrum. He did not want to stand still for a picture he wanted to play on the playground.

Over all it was a great experience. It is nice to see other parents in our same situation, makes us not feel quite so alone. Their kiddos could not have been any cuter!!!!

Thank you to Matt and Sandra for taking the time to meet up with us!!! We hope your trip was a good one!!!