Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Blast Off
G's class took a field trip to the Air and Space Museum at the beginning of March (I know I am so behind). Daddy was able to go with her and take some cute pics.
Shortly after a package was delivered to our home and the box soon became a space ship.
Well I couldn't resist bringing them home a real space ship so I took a box from work and Daddy helped them build the most amazing rocket ship.
Good thing we had some fun trash laying around that week.
The screen from our porch remodel was a nice touch.
He even got out he tin foil and made hats.
Shortly after a package was delivered to our home and the box soon became a space ship.
Well I couldn't resist bringing them home a real space ship so I took a box from work and Daddy helped them build the most amazing rocket ship.
Good thing we had some fun trash laying around that week.
The screen from our porch remodel was a nice touch.
He even got out he tin foil and made hats.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
ET Phone Home
This is what happens when you ask Darby to get Mera a toy. She gets Mera all the toys. Reminds me of ET mixed in with all the stuffed animals.
Find Mera in this one.
Oh, there she is.
Find Mera in this one.
Oh, there she is.
The Twins have Emerged
My brother and SIL kept the twins on a pretty good lock down for the first six weeks they were home. They did finally venture over to my folks house where the girls got to meet their cousins for the first time. I think all of these pics are of Analiese except this first one. I am pretty sure this is Genevieve. (Pictures were taken Feb 22nd and babies were born Jan 6)
Mama Kiki and unknown baby.
Darby and Analiese.
Georgia and Analiese.
Mera thinking she might like to put that in her mouth.
All 5 cousins (Genevieve asleep in the background).
Me and my sweet niece. So excited about babies that aren't mine.
Grandmama and Analiese.
Mama Kiki and unknown baby.
Darby and Analiese.
Georgia and Analiese.
Mera thinking she might like to put that in her mouth.
All 5 cousins (Genevieve asleep in the background).
Me and my sweet niece. So excited about babies that aren't mine.
Grandmama and Analiese.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Before I foget
From Matt Gleason:
I bought some Cadbury eggs at the store with the girls today. I told G and D that they had to eat their dinner before they could have one. G scarfed her dinner down fast to get one. D protested, so she didn't get her egg. We like to freeze the eggs, so I put ended up putting the remaining eggs in the fridge. Not long after, D was sitting at the base of the fridge trying to pry it open. While she was doing this, I walked by her and she said, "Daddy, I'm going to slam your feet in the fridgerator." I said "OK, you do that." Then she immediately said, "Daddy, I'm going to shove you down." Again, I said, "OK, you do that." To top off her threats, D gloomily said, "Daddy, I'm going to stick my hand in your butt." I had to cover my mouth to keep myself from busting out laughing. That kid is funny and not just a little vengeful.
By the way, V went to get the last egg out of the fridge tonight, but she found only an empy container. See, Georgia has free reign of the house after I go back to our bedroom and V is busy putting MJ to bed. That means G knows she could smuggle the last egg into her bedroom. She's a sneaky one. This is the same kid who has a 7:30 a.m. dentist appointment tomorrow morning to get her very first cavity filled.
On a totally different subject, I helped the girls make a spaceship out of a huge cardboard box yesterday. I even made them costumes out of plastic bags and foil. I told G she would look like an alien. She said, "Daddy, I don't want to be an alien." I said, "OK." Then she said, "I want to be an alien princess." So we added some pink to the costumes.
And today, at the park, G ran up to me, gave me a huge hug and said, "Daddy, I want you to call me your sweet baby princess." Later in the car, I said something like, "You're my monkey." Georgia corrected me saying, "Daddy, I told you to call me 'Sweet baby princess."
I bought some Cadbury eggs at the store with the girls today. I told G and D that they had to eat their dinner before they could have one. G scarfed her dinner down fast to get one. D protested, so she didn't get her egg. We like to freeze the eggs, so I put ended up putting the remaining eggs in the fridge. Not long after, D was sitting at the base of the fridge trying to pry it open. While she was doing this, I walked by her and she said, "Daddy, I'm going to slam your feet in the fridgerator." I said "OK, you do that." Then she immediately said, "Daddy, I'm going to shove you down." Again, I said, "OK, you do that." To top off her threats, D gloomily said, "Daddy, I'm going to stick my hand in your butt." I had to cover my mouth to keep myself from busting out laughing. That kid is funny and not just a little vengeful.
By the way, V went to get the last egg out of the fridge tonight, but she found only an empy container. See, Georgia has free reign of the house after I go back to our bedroom and V is busy putting MJ to bed. That means G knows she could smuggle the last egg into her bedroom. She's a sneaky one. This is the same kid who has a 7:30 a.m. dentist appointment tomorrow morning to get her very first cavity filled.
On a totally different subject, I helped the girls make a spaceship out of a huge cardboard box yesterday. I even made them costumes out of plastic bags and foil. I told G she would look like an alien. She said, "Daddy, I don't want to be an alien." I said, "OK." Then she said, "I want to be an alien princess." So we added some pink to the costumes.
And today, at the park, G ran up to me, gave me a huge hug and said, "Daddy, I want you to call me your sweet baby princess." Later in the car, I said something like, "You're my monkey." Georgia corrected me saying, "Daddy, I told you to call me 'Sweet baby princess."
Friday, March 11, 2011
It's Done
Georgia's room is finally finished. I have spent the last two weeks doing "painters" work (spackling caulking, sanding, painting) to it. Most nights it kept me up til midnight but most of it got done before the carpet got put down today. I am so happy with the finished product!
Here is the view form the living room. I got red curtain to hang in front of the french doors so she has privacy and if the doors are open she can pull the curtains and we can still hear what is going on.
The curtains will be made out of this awesome fabric that matches the room and the rest of our house so well..
Here is the sleep area.
And the play area.
Here is the view form the living room. I got red curtain to hang in front of the french doors so she has privacy and if the doors are open she can pull the curtains and we can still hear what is going on.
The curtains will be made out of this awesome fabric that matches the room and the rest of our house so well..
Here is the sleep area.
And the play area.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Bigger House
No we are not moving or building but adding. We decided to close in our porch so we have a playroom and a place for G to sleep. It should be done next week except for carpet. Here it is in progress. I have spent my nights and last weekend painting trim boards so I don't have to paint them once they are up. This first pic is facing south.
Facing north.
Facing east. The west wall is the one to the house and the door that leads into the living room. More pic to come when it is done.
Facing north.
Facing east. The west wall is the one to the house and the door that leads into the living room. More pic to come when it is done.
Turning a Corner
When you have a new baby it takes a long time for things to feel "normal." For me it takes about 6 months to feel like I will have my life back some day and perhaps not always be attached to a baby. Well, Mera is 7-months and we have indeed turned a corner. Not to bore anyone but Mera had the most horrible habit of waking up 40 minutes after I put her to bed at night and it would take me another 40 minutes to get her back to sleep. I tried everything to no avail. So basically I have had no time in the evening for "me" time. Mera has recently dropped her early evening nap and I have made a change in the way I put her down and all of the sudden she is sleeping over two hours for the first sleep of the night. This makes me feel like a whole new mom. I finally have some time to myself and time with my sweet and ever-so-patient hubby.
So the point of all this is that we have turned that corner and are starting to see the future in a new way. This is our last baby and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't get me wrong, I love babies, but I have either been nursing or pregnant since July of 2005. Granted I will still be nursing for a long while probably but just to know I don't have to be pregnant again and don't have to care for a 0 to 6-month-old again is very refreshing and freeing.
On top of all this, Mera is such a wonderful baby and such a joyful spirit to be around. I have enjoyed her babydom so much so far and am uber-excited about he next 6 months and all the changes it will bring. She is honestly the cutest little snaggle-tooth (she now has 5 teeth) baby I have ever seen. She loves loves loves her big sisters and is so content to sit on the floor and watch them play. They love to include her (which I do not encourage for safety reasons) and love to mother her.
In other news, Darby had one of the most difficult days today she has ever had. She is just so tormented some days it must feel awful to be her. The first "set off" involved her not putting her own bagel in the toaster because I had already done it. This led to a 20-minute crying and screaming jag during which she was unreasonable and inconsolable. It also include her crumbling up said bagel on my carpet which made me real happy. The second indecent was set off because G got a drink out of the water bottle before her. We were leaving Sam's at the time and she screamed for about 15-minutes while we were stuck in traffic and at one point yelled that she was going to throw up. She was screaming and crying so hard I would not have been surprised. I would also like to mention she ate a bowl of oats, a fiber bar, two pieces of whole wheat toast with cream cheese, a corn dog, a bag of apples dipped in caramel, half a bag of peanuts and 2 cups of milk all before 11 am. She has out grown most of her 3T PJs and will only be 3 in April. Needless to say, she might be my tall one.
This picture cracks me up after I say all that because she looks a little evil. She had gotten into some old makeup and done her eyes and cheeks up real pretty.
We are getting so excited about spring! G is my helper girl and always wants to help clean. In this case I let her wash all the salt and junk off my car.
My sneaky-snake as I call her.
And my itty bitty titty committee.
Mera has gotten a little aggressive and crazy about all that is edible. Here she wants the apple.
Here G is sharing.
Daddy loving on his D. She needs A LOT of this to stay on an even keel. Sadly more than I can give with Mera around. But like I said, a corner has been turned and I am hoping for a growing allotment of snuggle time with my big girls.
So the point of all this is that we have turned that corner and are starting to see the future in a new way. This is our last baby and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Don't get me wrong, I love babies, but I have either been nursing or pregnant since July of 2005. Granted I will still be nursing for a long while probably but just to know I don't have to be pregnant again and don't have to care for a 0 to 6-month-old again is very refreshing and freeing.
On top of all this, Mera is such a wonderful baby and such a joyful spirit to be around. I have enjoyed her babydom so much so far and am uber-excited about he next 6 months and all the changes it will bring. She is honestly the cutest little snaggle-tooth (she now has 5 teeth) baby I have ever seen. She loves loves loves her big sisters and is so content to sit on the floor and watch them play. They love to include her (which I do not encourage for safety reasons) and love to mother her.
In other news, Darby had one of the most difficult days today she has ever had. She is just so tormented some days it must feel awful to be her. The first "set off" involved her not putting her own bagel in the toaster because I had already done it. This led to a 20-minute crying and screaming jag during which she was unreasonable and inconsolable. It also include her crumbling up said bagel on my carpet which made me real happy. The second indecent was set off because G got a drink out of the water bottle before her. We were leaving Sam's at the time and she screamed for about 15-minutes while we were stuck in traffic and at one point yelled that she was going to throw up. She was screaming and crying so hard I would not have been surprised. I would also like to mention she ate a bowl of oats, a fiber bar, two pieces of whole wheat toast with cream cheese, a corn dog, a bag of apples dipped in caramel, half a bag of peanuts and 2 cups of milk all before 11 am. She has out grown most of her 3T PJs and will only be 3 in April. Needless to say, she might be my tall one.
This picture cracks me up after I say all that because she looks a little evil. She had gotten into some old makeup and done her eyes and cheeks up real pretty.
We are getting so excited about spring! G is my helper girl and always wants to help clean. In this case I let her wash all the salt and junk off my car.
My sneaky-snake as I call her.
And my itty bitty titty committee.
Mera has gotten a little aggressive and crazy about all that is edible. Here she wants the apple.
Here G is sharing.
Daddy loving on his D. She needs A LOT of this to stay on an even keel. Sadly more than I can give with Mera around. But like I said, a corner has been turned and I am hoping for a growing allotment of snuggle time with my big girls.
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