The Mooney Clan

All we need is snow and things would be just right for Christmas! Justin has more time off this year than he has in ages and the kids are all old enough to really get into all the fun stuff of the holiday season. I've been putting off blogging until I put the latest pictures up but that might have to wait until later. We have decorated the tree and made gingerbread houses and watched many a Christmas special. We've even opened a few gifts here ahead of time before we go away for a few days. We've done some baking and just enjoyed being at home with the Christmas tree lights on, hanging out. Caden had a small winter celebration just in the kindergarten classroom. It was cute to see him singing his songs and watching the dynamics with the kids in his class. I really like going to see him at school, where he spends so much of his time. So far, I look forward to parent teacher meeting and school concerts. I know that may change, but then again, it may not! I'm a...

Our boys have been 3 for over a month now and I am just amazed at how much my life has changed. Having triplet babies (and a 2 year old) is really really hard. Having triplet one year olds is also hard. Having triplet 2 year olds is simply a test in survival. That was definitely the toughest stage on both Justin and me. Some people have said that age 3 is as difficult (and you all know we all love our kids but admit it, little kids are a lot of work) as age 2. Well, that wasn't the news I wanted a year ago. So far though - that hasn't been the case for us. We are having SO MUCH FUN. It's nuts and chaotic. I'm not really expecting that to change. There are definitely challenges. I'm not expecting that to change either. What has changed is my attitude and my general feelings, day to day. I don't feel like I'm going to collapse at any minute and I feel like I have time to think or even bake if I'm really inspired. I'm super busy but I don...

The kids were outside the other day and I saw Liam get stuck in the snow in his little car. I waited to see if he was going to get out before I went and helped and then the highlight of my day occurred. Enjoy... Liam is stuck and a friendly Canadian (aka his brother Caden) happens by and immediately offers to help. And he naturally has a shovel with him :) He shovels and pushes... Shovels some more.. Trying pushing again This is not working. Oh, what luck, another friendly Canadian (Michael McMillan) spots the trouble and lends a hand (they probably didn't even talk first) Now some discussion Shoveling... Pushing (putting their weight into it) And he's out! Success... Thanks, have a good day and have a Tim's on me :) This was just the best. This will make me smile for days yet!

I am feeling like the luckiest person in the world these days. I have a fantastic husband, wonderful kids, great extended families and fabulous girlfriends. I have had these things for a long time but I am finally awake enough after a few blurry years to really feel it. Today though I am full of appreciation especially for Justin and I just want to brag on him a bit. yes - he is a stampeders fan, but that aside, he is constantly amazing me. Do you know that last night he treated me and three of my friends to a beautiful supper in. Here at the house we had candles, xmas tree lit, xmas music playing and we sat at a table and had appetizers (spinach rolls and mushroom stuffed pastries) and then bread with oil and balsamic vinegar dip, then cranberry spinach salad. The meal was almond encrusted chicken with a honey mustard sauce, garlic bacon mashed potatoes and asparagus. Fantastic. THEN he went downstairs and got the kids ready for and put them to bed. So - thank you Justin - f...

Here are a few pictures from the triplet's birthday party on Nov.5th. We took them to 'Dinobouncers' and invited a few friends and had lots of fun. They had never been there before so there was the novelty of it too. Dylan went straight for the tall slide Caden was right there with him. Evan never did go down the slide. This bouncy town was a little more his speed. Here's Lena, one of our little friends that came to celebrate with us. Our youngest guest was Ella McMillan Here's a bigger view of the space. There are more bouncy castles behind that yellow wall. Another girl (notice how we are keeping lots of girls around ;) ). This is our friend Luca. Michael and Elijah celebrated with us too. Tara and Ella goin' for it! By the end of the time Liam decided to brave the slide and went quite a few times after braving the first time. Clearly there was no water involved in this activity. We all had a little lunch.. Kelli and Luca Then it was cake time We sang Ha...

I'm a sucker for quotes and I get 'inspirational quotes a day' or something like that. This one came today and I really liked it for myself, as a mother who is often forgetting the blessings in the mundane and who struggles quite regularly with deciding to be happy anyway! It is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows by like a song, But the man worth while is the one who will smile When everything goes dead wrong. - Ella Wheeler Wilcox Love it!

Happy Birthday Boys! The triplets turned 3 on thursday. Their party is tomorrow so for fun on their actual day Justin brought them slurpees at lunch and we let them open a few presents. They got light sabres and chaos ensued. They were pretty excited. And then after supper we put candles on cupcakes and sang to each one of them individually, of course! That way they could make the most out of getting to blow out some candles. Here are a few pictures. We are potty training so please excuse the pantlessness of the boys. What better way for boys to celebrate their birthday !