The Beginning

I wanted to create this blog, like most mom bloggers, to connect to other mothers who have similar struggles and interests when it comes to motherhood, or in this case, Mom E Hood. I have been told by people that I live such a funny and crazy life, that I should write a book. Well who has time to write a book with four children and a husband?! I will try to cover topics that are both helpful, inspiring, and funny to read. 

OK, so I will start by telling you that I am a proud and exhausted mother of four. I have a girl and three boys. I know what you must be thinking, Three boys?!! I hope your prayers are with me. It has definitely been something else that is for sure. 

My daughter, Maddilyn Mae, is 9 years old. We call her Mae Mae! She is currently in third grade. I am not sure about other 9 year old girls, but she acts like she is 15 and I HATE it! She is so smart and such a beautiful little girl, I am going to hate this in 6 or 7 years! She is in competitive cheer-leading, which not only takes up most of our time, but a lot of our money as well! I am happy to get her into something she is passionate about, but I sure help it pays off in the future because my pocketbook punches me in the gut every time I pay tuition! I got pregnant with Maddilyn when I was 16. It was such a stressful, difficult time in my life, but it was probably the best thing that has ever happened to me. I was determined to get good grades and do it without any handouts. I went to school full time, worked two jobs, and was captain of my dance team. I no longer worked for money to go out or to buy CD's or fast food. All my money went to daycare, and diapers, and formula, and baby stuff! I didn't really know who I was, like most girls in high school, and having my daughter made me sure of who I wanted to be...a great mom! 

My oldest son, Maeson Michael, is 4 1/2 years old. We call him Maeter! He starts Kindergarten this year...PRAY FOR ME! I can only imagine how I am going to react. When my daughter started school I threw up and cried all day because I was so emotional. I heard it gets easier, but I will let you know ... in about 6 months! :S  Maeson is his own special breed of person! He is such a sweet, caring, sensitive boy. He takes a lot of things personal but wears his heart on his sleeve. He never went through terrible two's, he is just a blessing. He tries to act like such a big kid...he has an old soul! I have been searching and trying to find a sport or activity that best suits him...but I having no such luck. We tried swimming lessons, and he liked that at first, but then he got bored. Then we tried wrestling, and he didn't like being hurt at all. (Again, he is very sensitive!) I would say he is definitely the definition of a mommy's boy! Which I do not mind one little bit :)

Madden is on the Left...

My middle son, Madden Michael, is 3 years old. We call him Moose. He is my difficult child. He was actually just diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). In my opinion, I think he is a bit young for these diagnosis's, but I am just pleased that we can work on this now rather than when its too late. A lot of my humorous blogs will probably be related to him, because he usually keeps me on my toes. I cannot leave him alone for more than 5 minutes or he will paint the baby or find a way to shave the dog! (or himself) Like I tell people, when he is naughty, he is VERY NAUGHTY, and when he is good , he is SOOO GOOD! There is no happy medium. 






My youngest son, and hopefully LAST child, is Maeher Matthew. We call him Monkey. He is 1 year old! He is such a chubby, handsome, sweet little baby! He has been walking since he was 9 months old, which hasn't been fun! I thought I would have a little while to baby proof...ya...NO! He is so funny! He is always smiling and doing something that makes us all laugh. When I was pregnant, I am not going to lie to you, I wanted a girl! I was 100% sure that I was getting a girl. After the time that I have had with Madden, I was hoping to get a break! But I did, in fact, get one! Instead of getting a girl, I got a well behaved, sleep through the night, never cry, BABY BOY :) Fingers crossed this lasts forever!







My biggest child, my husband, Levi, is my rock. I am not going to give you the mushy details or fairytale ending, but I will tell you that we make an amazing team! I love him more than anything and I honestly don't know where I'd be without him. OK, enough of that! Levi and I actually went to high school together. We were friends, but nothing more. After high school, we met up again and it was love at Second, Third, Nine-thousandth, SIGHT? 

 MY FAMILY :) NOTE: This was taken awhile ago...I now have dark hair and the kids are a bit bigger...we are getting new family pics soon :)