Team Woodard: My Birthday

Monday, June 11, 2012

My Birthday

My birthday was on June 2nd. I wouldn’t say that I spent my birthday exactly how I would’ve chosen. If I had had my way (haha), I would’ve gotten a massage (which hasn’t happened but once since I have been married) and a mani/pedi….ahhhh, that would’ve been very relaxing. Instead, we loaded the kids up and drove 2.5 hours to the tyler zoo. I had been wanting to take them because I knew how much they would enjoy it. I was nervous about the long ride because, in general, Larkin HATES the car….even if we are going at top speed. However, I fed her and THREW her in the car. She does okay if you use that method. If you feed her and wait thirty minutes, it will be a failure because she is tired by that point and getting cranky. Anyway, I was surprised by how good all three of the kids did on the way there and on the way home. Larkin only cried a few times…for short periods. She either slept or just looked around for the rest of the time.

First, let me say that I had to have pictures of the three kids in their matching outfits. ORANGE is our favorite color around here! AND, I have found that it is THE best color for traveling, parks, outings, etc. because it stands out and you can find your child easily. Therefore, I try to dress them in it for occasions like these! I’m so glad that I took their pictures before leaving the house because Larkin had pooped out by the time we got there….isn’t that terrific?

we had to take TWO strollers…yes, we did! THAT is what happens when you have three little ones!!!

Everyone napped for part of the way home and we were sooo thankful!!! It truly couldn’t have been a better experience. Larkin even stayed in her stroller the whole time…she only got fussy right before we left and that was because she was sooo tired…she even fell asleep before in the stroller before we made it to the car. I mean, really, I was sooooo impressed with how well the day went!

After we got home, we let the boys play, I fed Larkin and then we went to pick up an ice cream cake. YUMMY!

So, it wasn’t a relaxing spa treatment by any stretch of the imagination BUT, at LEAST we got to go to the zoo and all were happy!

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The Woodards

My name is Garson Woodard. I'm a wife to Matt. He is the most incredible husband a girl could ask for. We met in Kindergarten at Cedar Creek (the school we attended for 13 years). Matt and I started dating our Jr. year in high school and dated for 6 years. We got married on June 26, 2004. I am so thankful that God brought us together! I am a mother to Trigger, Campbell, and Larkin. We worked hard to have all of them. After 2 miscarriages, two years after trying to get pregnant, a 2 week hospital stay, and a short (didn't seem short at the time) NICU stay, we brought home our first precious miracle: Trigger! He was born on July 29, 2008. Trigger's completely spoiled rotten! He is full of personality and definitely shows some of the same tenacity that his namesake had!

With our second child, Campbell, we made it to 38 weeks. He was born on June 3, 2010. He still had to stay in the NICU for 5 days for breathing issues. Campbell is absolutely precious..shy but such a little clown. I can't wait to watch our two boys which are 22 months apart) grow up together. I know they are going to fight constantly but be BEST of friends at the same time!

I just thought my boys were our miracles...and they are...but, at the end of May 2011, Matt and I found out that we were expecting the biggest surprise of our life. We were having baby #3 after being told we could never get pregnant on our own. AND, to add to the excitement, we were having a GIRL. After dealing with my medical issues, a two vessel cord, and IUGR, Larkin was born on January 6, 2012. She came here ruling the roost and I am sure that is not going to change anytime soon.

After what seemed like forever thinking that I would not have any children, God has blessed me with three beautiful babies all within 3.5 years.

After having Campbell, Matt and I decided I would become a stay-at-home mom. In alot of ways it is more difficult than teaching because I am with OUR children all day...and OUR children don't seem to listen like my students would. HOW DOES THAT WORK? Haha! Seriously though, it is the BEST job in the world and I feel very blessed to be able to be home to witness each and every minute of our boys' lives!

I started this blog when we found out we were pregnant with Trigger and have continued to document our crazy lives with a toddler and a baby since I don't have time to scrapbook anymore. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again!