I think there is a way to link blog posts to FB.... If any one knows how can you tell me? Also, for you bloggers- if u link ur blog to FB then I'll know when u update!! Slick!
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Monday, August 30, 2010
Back on the Blog Wagon
It was a great Summer. Filled with new amazing growth, physically, spiritually and cognitively. The life and times of two very busy two year olds makes for some exciting days ( and nights) and also can make it tough for Mommy to keep up with the blog. But I've missed documenting all the daily little things and although I like the instantaneous nature of FB, it doesn't have the same "scrapbook" nature as a blog. I know that I won't remember everything but am going to try and post the most memorable events of Summer - but first I am going to start with today! I long ago learned that if I start at the beginning (past) I may never get to the present and therefore forever remain "catching up" instead of Being. And Being is what it's all about!!
I think there is a way to link blog posts to FB.... If any one knows how can you tell me? Also, for you bloggers- if u link ur blog to FB then I'll know when u update!! Slick!
FAQ readers .... We are Back!!
I think there is a way to link blog posts to FB.... If any one knows how can you tell me? Also, for you bloggers- if u link ur blog to FB then I'll know when u update!! Slick!
FAQ readers .... We are Back!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Happy 26 month Birthday!
Wow! It's hard to believe that two years ago our lives changed so dramatically with the arrival of our tiny bundles of joy. It has Been such an amazing and blessed experience. As they have grown, so have I. They teach me something new everday. We are blessed beyond belief and I want to thank the Universe for the gift of these terrific two year olds. Thank You!!
So I wrote this and forgot to post it in April. Crazy how much has changed with them in just two months. 28 month update to come shortly!
It's been a fun and crazy year. Miss Kiss continues to be the driving force in our house. She makes sure that we are on our toes. She is curious and very observant. One of my favorite stories of late is when she began to notice that all people were not the same. She began by pointing out who wore glasses, who didn't. Mommy doesn't, Daddy does. This is a favorite game of hers - pointing out differences. Then at bathtime, about a month ago, she observed " No penis! Nope, uh uh. No way!". Yup- officially not babies anymore! I just love that girl. She is incredible.
Beyond noticing differences she is learning her letter, numbers and colors. So far she has the alphabet song down and recognizes most letters. Elemeno is her favorite letter! (L M N O). She lives in the land of yellow. It's her fave color and eveything is yellow, regardless of it's actual color. What color is an orange? You guessed it - yellow! She has her numbers pretty down pat. She can count up to about 13 or 14 consistently and recognizes groupings up to 4. Any more than 4 is "more". As is, 1,2,3,4 more!
She has too many words to count. If you can say it then so can she (yup, this means really watching what you say around her!). Dressing herself and flirting with potty training are our latest adventures. She is super active and prefers to be outdoors whenever possible. Favorite foods at Two include; pizza (pastees), gummie anything, tomatoes and sweets of any kind. She is a good eater & will try most things, including spicy foods. So far , knock on wood, we haven't had a fit of the finickys... She continues to love on her one & only special blanket and for the life of me I can't seem to break them of the pacifer- so she still has that too.
Swinging and going to the park top the list of her favorite playtime activities. She is very very busy!!
Master Cookie stays as sweet & kind as always. He is always willing to "trade" with Kiss and is an excellent sharer and giver of hugs. He continues to be a bit selectively active when it comes to chewing and I often wonder if comes from the House of Slytherin (he's a bit snake like in his desire to swallow his food whole!!). His favorite food is fruit of any kind. He also really likes Chocolate milk!! He too is a pretty good eater. He loves the water and in TX in April it's hot enough to get the hose out & get wet. If I could get the paci out of his mouth he would be talking up a storm (or screaming for the dang thing!). Super paci addict, but also really beginning to be more verbal. Still loves to bang things with a stick and jump and DANCE! A total joy and about as cute as they come.
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So I wrote this and forgot to post it in April. Crazy how much has changed with them in just two months. 28 month update to come shortly!
It's been a fun and crazy year. Miss Kiss continues to be the driving force in our house. She makes sure that we are on our toes. She is curious and very observant. One of my favorite stories of late is when she began to notice that all people were not the same. She began by pointing out who wore glasses, who didn't. Mommy doesn't, Daddy does. This is a favorite game of hers - pointing out differences. Then at bathtime, about a month ago, she observed " No penis! Nope, uh uh. No way!". Yup- officially not babies anymore! I just love that girl. She is incredible.
Beyond noticing differences she is learning her letter, numbers and colors. So far she has the alphabet song down and recognizes most letters. Elemeno is her favorite letter! (L M N O). She lives in the land of yellow. It's her fave color and eveything is yellow, regardless of it's actual color. What color is an orange? You guessed it - yellow! She has her numbers pretty down pat. She can count up to about 13 or 14 consistently and recognizes groupings up to 4. Any more than 4 is "more". As is, 1,2,3,4 more!
She has too many words to count. If you can say it then so can she (yup, this means really watching what you say around her!). Dressing herself and flirting with potty training are our latest adventures. She is super active and prefers to be outdoors whenever possible. Favorite foods at Two include; pizza (pastees), gummie anything, tomatoes and sweets of any kind. She is a good eater & will try most things, including spicy foods. So far , knock on wood, we haven't had a fit of the finickys... She continues to love on her one & only special blanket and for the life of me I can't seem to break them of the pacifer- so she still has that too.
Swinging and going to the park top the list of her favorite playtime activities. She is very very busy!!
Master Cookie stays as sweet & kind as always. He is always willing to "trade" with Kiss and is an excellent sharer and giver of hugs. He continues to be a bit selectively active when it comes to chewing and I often wonder if comes from the House of Slytherin (he's a bit snake like in his desire to swallow his food whole!!). His favorite food is fruit of any kind. He also really likes Chocolate milk!! He too is a pretty good eater. He loves the water and in TX in April it's hot enough to get the hose out & get wet. If I could get the paci out of his mouth he would be talking up a storm (or screaming for the dang thing!). Super paci addict, but also really beginning to be more verbal. Still loves to bang things with a stick and jump and DANCE! A total joy and about as cute as they come.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
Big kid beds - the final chapter
The saga has finially come to an end (at least for now)! After about twenty different variations (and moving beds about a thousand times) I decided on keeping the kids in one room and getting two twin beds.
Let's not gloss over how long it took me to decide on twin beds. FOREVER!!
After much discussion I decided that 1) if I wanted to keep them in one room we had to have twin beds (nothing else would fit) 2) bunk beds were the way to go (probably never use them as bunk beds but only one bed will fit against the wall and wanted the rails that are on the top bed) 3) didn't want to spend a fortune since I don't think they'll be in them for more than a few years. The answer : Wal-Mart. I know, I hate it there too, but I got a very nice all solid wood bunkbed in Honey Oak for just $199. I also found fab all natural latex mattresses (no out gasing) for just $125 each PLUS organic Cotten no PVC/BPA waterproof mattress covers for $12.99. With site to store pick up = free. Hate Wal-mart but gotta love this deal.
Last weekend one of my BFF's was in town visiting (miss you already! Need to get to WI soon) and we hit the Target for some cute bedding.
Today we picked up the final pieces and during nap time I assembled the new Big Kid Beds!!!!!
Check out the toddler digs!
They even got their "aquariums" back. They had missed them.
Sock monkeys from Auntie A, wall art & crotched do dads from Aunt N, pictures from NC and "special (pop up) book from Disney Land) make a room filled with love!!
Big kid beds are a success!!
Sleeping like the angels they are (giant animals curtesy of GramA &P)
Sweet dreams big kids!!!
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Let's not gloss over how long it took me to decide on twin beds. FOREVER!!
After much discussion I decided that 1) if I wanted to keep them in one room we had to have twin beds (nothing else would fit) 2) bunk beds were the way to go (probably never use them as bunk beds but only one bed will fit against the wall and wanted the rails that are on the top bed) 3) didn't want to spend a fortune since I don't think they'll be in them for more than a few years. The answer : Wal-Mart. I know, I hate it there too, but I got a very nice all solid wood bunkbed in Honey Oak for just $199. I also found fab all natural latex mattresses (no out gasing) for just $125 each PLUS organic Cotten no PVC/BPA waterproof mattress covers for $12.99. With site to store pick up = free. Hate Wal-mart but gotta love this deal.
Last weekend one of my BFF's was in town visiting (miss you already! Need to get to WI soon) and we hit the Target for some cute bedding.
Today we picked up the final pieces and during nap time I assembled the new Big Kid Beds!!!!!
Check out the toddler digs!
They even got their "aquariums" back. They had missed them.
Sock monkeys from Auntie A, wall art & crotched do dads from Aunt N, pictures from NC and "special (pop up) book from Disney Land) make a room filled with love!!
Big kid beds are a success!!
Sleeping like the angels they are (giant animals curtesy of GramA &P)
Sweet dreams big kids!!!
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Monday, May 10, 2010
First day at the pool
It's finals week for Miss A&B so Mommy got to spend the whole day with her babies. Best Mother's Day gift ever!
We had a fun filled morning going to gymnastics, having lunch with last summers nanny (Miss N), getting ice cream and resisting naptime. What to do with our afternoon on this 90 degree Texas day?? The pool!
Just like old times! They ran right into the water and had a blast. Pisces for sure!! Looks like we are in for a splashin' good time this Summer.
Of course after the pool they spotted the park and since Daddy was pulling a lab all nighter - why not?
Where do they get the energy!?
Homeward bound to get some dinner (&hopefully fall into bed)
We had a fun filled morning going to gymnastics, having lunch with last summers nanny (Miss N), getting ice cream and resisting naptime. What to do with our afternoon on this 90 degree Texas day?? The pool!
Just like old times! They ran right into the water and had a blast. Pisces for sure!! Looks like we are in for a splashin' good time this Summer.
Of course after the pool they spotted the park and since Daddy was pulling a lab all nighter - why not?
Where do they get the energy!?
Homeward bound to get some dinner (&hopefully fall into bed)
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Strawberries
Check out some of the highlights of our Berrylicious Adventure.
What a wonderful experience. Can't wait to do it again next year.....
This is the stuff memories are
made of.
Sunshine, Strawberries and lots of Love.
PS. We made yummy Strawberry Jam......and some day hope that they make it with their children too....
Happy Mother's Day!
Blessings! A thank you to the wonderful people in my life that make my experience as a mother so complete.
Happy Mothering Day to my amazing friend and best Fairy Godmother ever. Thank you for the shoulder to laugh and cry on. Thank you for your support and love. Thank you for your laughter and advice.
Happy Mothering day to my Mom. An inspiration and loving example of how to get it all done. Thank you for being the strong and dynamic woman that you are. You are such a fun and silly Grandma.
Happy Mothering day to my terrific Mother-in-law. The woman that has shown me what it can mean to make family the center of your life. Thank you for your open heart, loving arms and love. You are an amazing GramA.
Happy Mothering day to my Sister. A woman that is much like the energizer bunny. What would I do without your advice and experience?
Happy Mothering day to my sister-in-law and partner in toddlerhood! What a wonderful experience to share these short days and long nights,wonderful moments and guilt ridden freak outs with you! You are a cornerstone and I treasure our friendship!
Happy Mothering day to Miss A and Miss B. You make such a tremendous difference in the lives of the kids and in MY life. Simply, Thank you! Your assistance and your dedication to Kiss & Cookie help me be the best Mommy I can be.
Happy Mothering day to all the women in my life that create the Village of Love that surround me and my children. Thank you for your support, your shoulders to lean on, your laugher and your love.
Thank you to my precious babies for the opportunity to be a Mommy and for fulfilling my dreams. I have loved you from the day you were created and always will.
Last, but never least, thank you to my husband. He is a tremendous father and helps to make the entire Mommy experience remarkable.
Happy Mothering Day to my amazing friend and best Fairy Godmother ever. Thank you for the shoulder to laugh and cry on. Thank you for your support and love. Thank you for your laughter and advice.
Happy Mothering day to my Mom. An inspiration and loving example of how to get it all done. Thank you for being the strong and dynamic woman that you are. You are such a fun and silly Grandma.
Happy Mothering day to my terrific Mother-in-law. The woman that has shown me what it can mean to make family the center of your life. Thank you for your open heart, loving arms and love. You are an amazing GramA.
Happy Mothering day to my Sister. A woman that is much like the energizer bunny. What would I do without your advice and experience?
Happy Mothering day to my sister-in-law and partner in toddlerhood! What a wonderful experience to share these short days and long nights,wonderful moments and guilt ridden freak outs with you! You are a cornerstone and I treasure our friendship!
Happy Mothering day to Miss A and Miss B. You make such a tremendous difference in the lives of the kids and in MY life. Simply, Thank you! Your assistance and your dedication to Kiss & Cookie help me be the best Mommy I can be.
Happy Mothering day to all the women in my life that create the Village of Love that surround me and my children. Thank you for your support, your shoulders to lean on, your laugher and your love.
Thank you to my precious babies for the opportunity to be a Mommy and for fulfilling my dreams. I have loved you from the day you were created and always will.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Big kid beds & big kid seats
So an update on the big kid bed situation. Mattresses on the floor. Kiss requested her very own room but Master Cookie is not ready to fly solo, so we are having them both sleep on the queen mattress in their room. The gates on the doorways were met with crying and gnashing of teeth.
So where does that leave us?? Sleeping on the hallway floor!!
The deal is that I will keep the door open IF they don't come out to the kitchen. So they get as close as possible and then go to sleep. Two days in a row!!!
Today's mission: purchasing two twin beds!!
Since we moved to big kid beds...we made the switch to toddler car seats too! Check 'em out. Top if the line, just released Britax Frontier 85's. The weight limit is such that it fits me!! 5 point harness to 85lbs and high back booster to 120lbs. Here's to betting that Kiss never reaches the weight limit!!
Kiss eating popcorn and watching a movie!
So comfy Cookie thinks he'll take a nap!!
Time to load up and hit the furniture stores!!
So where does that leave us?? Sleeping on the hallway floor!!
The deal is that I will keep the door open IF they don't come out to the kitchen. So they get as close as possible and then go to sleep. Two days in a row!!!
Today's mission: purchasing two twin beds!!
Since we moved to big kid beds...we made the switch to toddler car seats too! Check 'em out. Top if the line, just released Britax Frontier 85's. The weight limit is such that it fits me!! 5 point harness to 85lbs and high back booster to 120lbs. Here's to betting that Kiss never reaches the weight limit!!
Kiss eating popcorn and watching a movie!
So comfy Cookie thinks he'll take a nap!!
Time to load up and hit the furniture stores!!
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