The Parnell Family: red balloon that keeps on giving

9.30.2009

red balloon that keeps on giving

Sadly, we are down to one red balloon...Bennett's accidentally escaped the car and went "bye-bye up in the sky"- but, Lila has done a great job of sharing hers. With that being said, mornings around here are quite interesting and chaotic, and this morning was no different. Sometimes things are interesting and chaotic in a good way, and some mornings we have mini world war 3 between the 3 kids while trying to get ready for school. This morning went well....it was one of those times where they were all playing together, playing together well, and playing something that I was not exactly sure what it was. From what I could gather, whoever had the red balloon was the engine of the train, and the other two were the cabooses. They followed each other all around downstairs doing this for quite some time. I even fully cleaned up from breakfast before heading to carpool line! Bennett was so engrossed in the game that I even managed to dress him, including changing his diaper, all while he continued playing. What can I say, I've got mad skills.

After an exhausting day yesterday which included no naps for anyone (we were having some work done on our house), and a fun day at school today, the dynamic duo were both wiped out. Elise is resting as well, and when they get up we are going to head outside to enjoy this beautiful weather we are having in South LA. In the meantime I am LOVING the new pumpkin spice candle I got at Wal-Mart this morning and enjoying the peace and quiet.

So nice.

On an unrelated note, I sadly missed my friend (and one of my roommates) from college's wedding in Aspen this past weekend. I got to see the first pics today and they were absolutely breath-taking!!! Congrats Therese and Bush!!!

It's been a great day so far. Hope you are all enjoying yours.

1 comment:

Davis and Suzanne said...: impressive.; October 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

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Elise

Elise Laurent was born at 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2005. We did not find out her sex during my pregnancy and we were thrilled to tears (and slightly shocked) to meet our beautiful baby girl. She was a big baby at 8lbs, 8oz, and David and I couldn't take our eyes off of her. Elise is an old French name that David and I have always loved. Laurent is both my paternal Grandfather's name and my Dad's middle name. We always dreamed of having a daughter and were so thankful and overwhelmed to be given such a blessing.
Elise is a true first born. She likes structure, likes to fully understand everything, likes her questions answered to her satisfaction. She loves to be challenged and to challenge. She is also highly sensitive and independent.
She is a wonderful big sister to Lila and Bennett....

Lila and Bennett

It would be an understatement to say that we were shocked to learn on November 11, 2006 that we were not expecting baby #2, but baby #2 and #3!! In just shy of two years we would have created quite a family!
But, on June 1st, 2007, at 36 weeks exactly, we were thrilled and completely overcome with joy and gratitude as we welcomed two big, healthy babies into our family. First, Lila Sue, named after my Mom at 7lbs 0.6oz, and secondly, Bennett Raymond, named after David, David's Dad, and my maternal Grandfather, at 7lbs 10.4oz.
Lila has been the vocal one from the start and to this day is still pretty much running the show. She is the life of the party, the entertainer. But she is also the most compassionate, most giving of our children.
Bennett is a true boy. He is active and rough and loves to tackle and throw. He also adores his sisters and his Dad and gives the best hugs around. His big baby blues get me every time.