Thanks to Lani's Blog for a Cure, I won a makeover from blogoholic designs! Check her out!
And now totally unrelated:
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Makeover!
I'm so excited, I won a makeover for my blog! (So please delete any comments you were writing about how I was in desperate need of one for my person..)
Thanks to Lani's Blog for a Cure, I won a makeover from blogoholic designs! Check her out!
And now totally unrelated:
Thanks to Lani's Blog for a Cure, I won a makeover from blogoholic designs! Check her out!
And now totally unrelated:
Monday, September 27, 2010
Weekend
I am missing my babies! It was a whirlwind week and then I went to a conference* in Portland for work on Saturday. I really only saw my kiddos on Sunday and part of that was while I was teaching at church. *sigh* Just one of those weeks.
This coming weekend I am going away with some of my girlfriends to a cabin on the water. It is a fantastic opportunity for some R and R, but I feel a pang of guilt knowing I will miss them again. If I could just slooooow down their growing up for a few months, I'd really appreciate it. Benny is getting close to pulling up on his own! I am excited for him to get more mobile. I know that sounds nuts, but he has been stuck at army crawling for awhile and I am really starting to worry about his development. I know Gracie didn't walk until she was 16 months and Tate at 13, so we will give him time.
* On a side note: This conference was for iLS (Integrated listening Systems) and I have been very impressed on their results helping kids with a wide variety of therapies. They has helped kids with Autism, sensory motor issues, attention and focus, reading and writing issues, dyslexia, gross and fine motor skills, balance and posture, tone, etc. Worth checking out or mentioning to your Occupational or Speech therapist!
This coming weekend I am going away with some of my girlfriends to a cabin on the water. It is a fantastic opportunity for some R and R, but I feel a pang of guilt knowing I will miss them again. If I could just slooooow down their growing up for a few months, I'd really appreciate it. Benny is getting close to pulling up on his own! I am excited for him to get more mobile. I know that sounds nuts, but he has been stuck at army crawling for awhile and I am really starting to worry about his development. I know Gracie didn't walk until she was 16 months and Tate at 13, so we will give him time.
* On a side note: This conference was for iLS (Integrated listening Systems) and I have been very impressed on their results helping kids with a wide variety of therapies. They has helped kids with Autism, sensory motor issues, attention and focus, reading and writing issues, dyslexia, gross and fine motor skills, balance and posture, tone, etc. Worth checking out or mentioning to your Occupational or Speech therapist!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Can't Keep Up
I can't keep up with the hilarity or cuteness around here. Gracie in particular, has been talking up a storm, and she makes us laugh/ cry about 10 times a day. Just wanted to share a couple of highlights from today:
In the car singing: "Mama in the car, Mama in the car, Hi Ho the Dairy Oh, My Mama in the car! Everybodeeee sing!"
This was a big improvement from her song, "Nobody loves you, Mama" from last week.
At Dinner "God loves YOU mama, God loves you Daddy, God love You Tater, God loves YOU Benny, God Loves YOU Gracie!"
While playing her guitar for us, "Clap you hands everybodeee, clap you hands!!!"
At bed time, she has memorized her very first Bible verse (this is where my crying comes in) "Nothing can separate us from God's LOVE!"
To Tate, "It's ok Buddy, here's you blue blankie."
Today I am thankful for the sweetest and funniest little girl I've ever known. I'm so lucky to be your Mama.
In the car singing: "Mama in the car, Mama in the car, Hi Ho the Dairy Oh, My Mama in the car! Everybodeeee sing!"
This was a big improvement from her song, "Nobody loves you, Mama" from last week.
At Dinner "God loves YOU mama, God loves you Daddy, God love You Tater, God loves YOU Benny, God Loves YOU Gracie!"
While playing her guitar for us, "Clap you hands everybodeee, clap you hands!!!"
At bed time, she has memorized her very first Bible verse (this is where my crying comes in) "Nothing can separate us from God's LOVE!"
To Tate, "It's ok Buddy, here's you blue blankie."
Today I am thankful for the sweetest and funniest little girl I've ever known. I'm so lucky to be your Mama.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
A Girl and her GEE-Tar
She got this from my dad for their birthday and plays it every day. It's hilarious. Her stance, dances moves, and posture cracks us up. Its as if she's been playing for years. We also get original lyrics from time to time. Usually narrating what's going on " Daddy goin' to work..." "Tater watching Elmo...." etc.
Recently, Tate's been accompanying on the piano.
We may have no choice but to start a family band. Benny can play a mean tamborine.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Well, I didn't see THAT coming.
I am a sensitive girl, it's true. But as a mother I have generally taken a more sarcastic/roll with the punches/laugh at my kids approach.
All that to say that I did not expect to openly weep over them at church on Sunday.
I knew that G and T would be moving up to the "pre-school" aged group of children and have their own small group in the church nursery; very sweet. I also knew somewhere in my brain that Benny is only one. Somehow I neglected to put together that they would no longer all be in the same nursery on Sunday mornings. This is how it played out, more or less:
Me: Drop off G and T into the yellow room per usual. Kisses and reminders to go potty.
Walk into the hallway looking for Sean and Baby Benny to join us.
Sean: Waves from down the hall "Benny is in a different room now."
Me: Run down the hall and peer in the room to see my baby playing with a nice older couple and other babies. I look back and forth from room to room holding my precious babies and start WEEPING.
"I know, this is silly! I don't know why I'm crying!" (Still crying) "It's fine, I just didn't realize they would be separated!" (wiping away errant mascara) "Great, really, good plan....I feel like they are growing up.....I wasn't prepared...."
It just gets uglier and more mumbly from there.
Sean looked at me in surprise that I was seriously crying over this, but held my hand just the same. I'm thankful I had girlfriends in the service to whom I could vent. By their laughter, I am not sure they actually got why I was crying though.
It was just a visceral mommy reaction. Man, I don't think I have felt one so automatic since Grace and Tate were separated in the NICU or when we first put them in separate cribs! Please tell me some other mom has turned into a puddle of tears over the slightest hint of their children growing up.
On a bright note, there was a very sweet reward for my bravery:
Their first finger paintings brought home from "school" (Sunday school, but who's counting)
I felt ridiculously proud of them for doing so well while we were apart for that hour. I didn't see that coming either.
All that to say that I did not expect to openly weep over them at church on Sunday.
I knew that G and T would be moving up to the "pre-school" aged group of children and have their own small group in the church nursery; very sweet. I also knew somewhere in my brain that Benny is only one. Somehow I neglected to put together that they would no longer all be in the same nursery on Sunday mornings. This is how it played out, more or less:
Me: Drop off G and T into the yellow room per usual. Kisses and reminders to go potty.
Walk into the hallway looking for Sean and Baby Benny to join us.
Sean: Waves from down the hall "Benny is in a different room now."
Me: Run down the hall and peer in the room to see my baby playing with a nice older couple and other babies. I look back and forth from room to room holding my precious babies and start WEEPING.
"I know, this is silly! I don't know why I'm crying!" (Still crying) "It's fine, I just didn't realize they would be separated!" (wiping away errant mascara) "Great, really, good plan....I feel like they are growing up.....I wasn't prepared...."
It just gets uglier and more mumbly from there.
Sean looked at me in surprise that I was seriously crying over this, but held my hand just the same. I'm thankful I had girlfriends in the service to whom I could vent. By their laughter, I am not sure they actually got why I was crying though.
It was just a visceral mommy reaction. Man, I don't think I have felt one so automatic since Grace and Tate were separated in the NICU or when we first put them in separate cribs! Please tell me some other mom has turned into a puddle of tears over the slightest hint of their children growing up.
On a bright note, there was a very sweet reward for my bravery:
Their first finger paintings brought home from "school" (Sunday school, but who's counting)
I felt ridiculously proud of them for doing so well while we were apart for that hour. I didn't see that coming either.
Blog for a Cure
I am a blog giveaway junky. Seriously. It is one of my favorite things about blogging! I find great new sites I never would have seen and in the process occasionally win some fun stuff! My fellow Mom of Multiples, Lani, is taking it to the next level using the blogging forces for good! Check out her blog and enter to win a TON of amazing prizes, just for donating as little as ONE DOLLAR to help fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Come on, one dollar won't even buy you a tall drip anymore. Take five minutes and see what an amazing opportunity it is for her and giveaway junkies like myself. :)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Fall!
Not much for a creative title, I know.
Now that football is on tv, kids are in school, and I have polished off an entire bag of candy corn; we know that Fall is here! Just wanted to share some of my decorating fun!
"Sammy the scarecrow" as he has been named, was a big hit for the twins. At first Tate was scared of him, but now they say goodnight to him every night. :)
How cute is this witch shoe? Got it at Pier 1 for $3.00
LOVE the yummy scented candles of Fall! This carmel apple one is to die for (also from Pier 1)
If you look closely, you will find that my tiny fake pumpkins have already been toddler tested for potential deliciousness. Thanks, Gracie.
Now that football is on tv, kids are in school, and I have polished off an entire bag of candy corn; we know that Fall is here! Just wanted to share some of my decorating fun!
"Sammy the scarecrow" as he has been named, was a big hit for the twins. At first Tate was scared of him, but now they say goodnight to him every night. :)
How cute is this witch shoe? Got it at Pier 1 for $3.00
LOVE the yummy scented candles of Fall! This carmel apple one is to die for (also from Pier 1)
If you look closely, you will find that my tiny fake pumpkins have already been toddler tested for potential deliciousness. Thanks, Gracie.
Monday, September 13, 2010
10.10.10
This project looks so cool!
I found it via pacingthepanicroom and found it so inspiring. They are currently looking for moms due on 10.10.10 to be apart of the project. Feel free to go here and participate if you or someone you know is due then. What an amazing opportunity!
One Day on Earth - Original Trailer from One Day On Earth on Vimeo.
I found it via pacingthepanicroom and found it so inspiring. They are currently looking for moms due on 10.10.10 to be apart of the project. Feel free to go here and participate if you or someone you know is due then. What an amazing opportunity!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
End of Summer
I am embracing fall in a major way, but it was great to celebrate summer with one last BBQ. We played outside barefoot, stayed up past bedtime, and introduced the kiddos to the classic summer treat, S'mores!
See Ya, Summer!
See Ya, Summer!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Manners
The Scene: Dinner time. Gracie throws Tate's fork on the floor.
Mommy: "Pick it up and say you're sorry, Gracie."
Gracie: "Ok, Sorry Tater!" (hugs)
Tate: "You're Welcome!"
Gracie: "Bless you!"
Back to eating.
May be some misplaced usage there, but I'll take it!
Mommy: "Pick it up and say you're sorry, Gracie."
Gracie: "Ok, Sorry Tater!" (hugs)
Tate: "You're Welcome!"
Gracie: "Bless you!"
Back to eating.
May be some misplaced usage there, but I'll take it!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
I made something!
I want to be crafty, I really do.
I have read a million of the blogs out there and save all the great tutorials, hoping I'll get super talented/motivated one day. But I made an honest attempt at some kitchen decor yesterday and I am pretty pleased with myself! ;)
We rent our house so we can't paint the walls. This leaves us with a lot of white space. So, I wanted to add some more color to my kitchen. I got these letters at Michael's on sale originally thinking I'd just paint them, but my last paint job took several coats and I think it looks streaky still. So my next thought was scrapbook paper.
I took my letters
Traced them onto this cute paper I had saved
Cut out each letter. I just used scissors, though an exacto knife would be easier probably.
Then I Modge Podged! I am no longer a Modge Podge virgin! I am getting uber crafty now...
Wait 15 min to dry and TA DA!
Super easy and semi-crafty. All ready to be hung on the wall (by someone other than me who has a level).
I have read a million of the blogs out there and save all the great tutorials, hoping I'll get super talented/motivated one day. But I made an honest attempt at some kitchen decor yesterday and I am pretty pleased with myself! ;)
We rent our house so we can't paint the walls. This leaves us with a lot of white space. So, I wanted to add some more color to my kitchen. I got these letters at Michael's on sale originally thinking I'd just paint them, but my last paint job took several coats and I think it looks streaky still. So my next thought was scrapbook paper.
I took my letters
Traced them onto this cute paper I had saved
Cut out each letter. I just used scissors, though an exacto knife would be easier probably.
Then I Modge Podged! I am no longer a Modge Podge virgin! I am getting uber crafty now...
Wait 15 min to dry and TA DA!
Super easy and semi-crafty. All ready to be hung on the wall (by someone other than me who has a level).
Friday, September 3, 2010
Triple Stroller Action
A mom of grown twins +1 at my school gave me her triple stroller for free last spring. I kept forgetting we have it in the garage. It took awhile to attach all the seats and it drives like a bus, but it was perfect for an evening walk around the neighborhood after dinner!
I can't help but laugh at Tate looking squished in the middle. We'll need to take that roof off, I guess.
I can't help but laugh at Tate looking squished in the middle. We'll need to take that roof off, I guess.
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