Labor Day Weekend at the Beach
18 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
I know that I am very far behind in our blog updates, but, here are some pictures from our beach trip for Labor Day! We met up with Scott’s parents, Honey and Pop, in Pensacola, FL. It was a great trip! The girls really enjoyed playing outside in the baby pools, sprinklers, and the splash pads!
Halloween 2011
18 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
We went trick or treating in the new neighborhood! The girls loved it! The dressed up like monkeys! We had some friends trick-or-treat with us and that was so much fun!
The New House!!
18 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
At the end of October, we moved across town (literally about 10 miles). We found a house with a great back yard and a play room for our kids!
The best kiddo “alarm” clock! Glows green when its OK to Wake up!
18 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
My oldest daughter will sleep about 11-12 hours from whenever you put her to bed. We weren’t that lucky with our youngest daughter. Both of them are under 4 years old, and so we needed something to remind them that 6:30 is too early to wake up.
We have been using this for about a week with GREAT success! Our girls LOVE the independence of being able to get out of bed without having to ask if it is time to wake up! It really is awesome!
OK to Wake! Alarm Clock and Night-Light
This cute alarm clock teaches kids when it’s okay to get up. The yellow LCD screen turns green in the morning at a time parents specify. Kids will love pressing the clock’s buttons for fun on-screen animations while they wait to get up.
- Glows a soft yellow in the evening and turns green in the morning at the time parents’ specify
- Kids can take pride in waiting for the green light before they come visit mom and dad with the knowledge of a job well done
- This ingenious product is a lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents for whom every extra moment of sleep is a luxury
- Kids love pressing the fun toe buttons that invoke funny facial animations on the LCD screen
- For older kids who want to get up on their own, it’s also an alarm clock with Snooze function—just like mom and dad’s
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
- Educational Focus: Letters and Numbers
- Languages: English
- Features: Lights, Sounds
- Includes: Instructions, Interchangeable Faceplates
- Power Source: Battery-Powered
- Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Damp Cloth
Bunk Beds!
01 Aug 2011 Leave a Comment
We have been searching for twin beds for the girls. And we found an awesome set of bunk beds on craigslist! By the way, LOVE craigslist for kiddo stuff. It save a LOT of money on stuff they are going to jump on/ color on/ and live the life of a kiddo on. Both girls had their first night last night in a twin size bed! They were a little cautious at first, but slept well, and woke up so happy and ready to play with their new bed!
Sarah’s First Hair Cut
27 Jun 2011 2 Comments
Sarah had her first hair cut on Saturday! Oh my! I am actually sad they took so much off. But, I am sure it will be more comfortable for her and it does actually have a shape to it now. She isn’t as fluffy, though.
This is Sarah before the hair cut. See how long those curls are?
Getting 1st Hair Cut at
SalonRed Kids
And the Finished Product:
I spy (a list of where my girls have “put away” things in my house)
14 Jun 2011 Leave a Comment
1. Sidewalk chalk in silverware drawer.
2. Toothbrush in the toilet. Toothbrush in the bathtub.
3. Elmo books in my mixing bowl cabinet.
4. My hair brush in Anna’s pajama drawer.
5. My shoes in a dress up purse. (not my doing).
6. Memory cards in my makeup bag.
7. Kids socks in my purse – not sure how.
8. Baby doll in their play kitchen microwave.
9. Mail in between the couch cushions. Anna said she was mailing them to Santa.
10. Shoes. Shoes in the dishwasher. Shoes in kitchen cabinets. Shoes in toilet. Shoes in the bathtub. Shoes in the crib. Shoes in their bed. Shoes in my bed.
Description of Being a Mother to Toddlers
01 Jun 2011 1 Comment
My kitchen table is distressed – by Crayola.
My car is a VW – wagon.
You can eat off my kitchen floor – because sometimes, my kids do.
I have a 5 minute make-up routine – because – otherwise, my toddlers will also be putting on my makeup.
I can color, play memory, make play dough animals, and read Curious George like its no one’s business. I am not sure where that fits on my resume.
Most days, I am on my second outfit before leaving for work – because sticky hands have hugged me. Peanut butter on pants is never professional.
I embrace the question “Why?” at least 25 times a day. And I work for 8 hours of the day.
I understand my 20 month old. Its almost like Americans understanding Chinese.
I can disinfect any surface.
My shoes are not my own.
There are letters on my fridge.
My art-decor of choice is color pencils or crayon drawings.
I have found my kids socks or shoes in the following places : the bathtub, my purse, the dog’s mouth, the toilet.
I have found my kids toothbrush in the following places: the bathtub, my purse, the dog’s mouth, the toilet.
Let’s hear it for the Dads!
28 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
Too often, the Dad’s that are busting it to be an ACTIVE part of the nurturing and child-rearing don’t get all the praise they deserve. It’s sad that we take them for granted!
I know so many of my friends that are blessed with husbands that are ACTIVE in all parts of the parenting.
How awesome for those kids, their self-esteem’s, their sense of worth and value - everything will be so well grounded because they know how important they are to both of their parents.
To my husband, our daughters will understand love and acceptance so much more deeply because you demonstrate love and acceptance to them daily. Your gentleness and grace and PATIENCE challenges me!
To all the Daddy’s out there, especially the single ones, keep it up! Our children are better for all you do.
