tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84143160950117234112024-03-19T10:09:28.500-07:00A Mom's Special LifeDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-84877566157823871192014-07-10T06:49:00.000-07:002014-07-10T06:49:31.661-07:00Happy birthday, Natalie!Happy birthday, Natalie! I can't believe you are SIX! Yesterday we had a little day of fun including such big events as getting your ears pierced! WHAT!? I still can't believe you wanted to. A few weeks ago you started mentioning that you wanted to do it and so I said "how about on your birthday?" and you were aaaaaall over that! So proud of you for getting through it. The lady had to do one ear at a time and as soon as you felt the first one you started to cry but were brave enough to get #2 done. SO proud of you, hunny.<br />
Your first pair of earrings are 14k white gold crystal daisies...pink!<br />
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After you were done we shopped around Claire's a little bit and you made a b-line for the My Little Pony stuff which you have been into for about a year now. You found some adorable braided clips, a necklace/bracelet combo and a diary---with a lock. Are we there already? You told me that I was going to be the only one who could read your secrets. :) That will change soon enough, but I'm happy with that honor for now. ;)<br />
After we went to your favorite place to eat lunch, P. Terry's (you LOVE their burgers and that's all you ever eat there) we came home and you watched a movie with Mama while sister took her nap. After dinner and yummy cupcakes you got to open your presents: A musical Elsa doll, Frozen undies and a HUGE bubble maker! You were so excited and appreciative, I love your heart. <br />
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You had so much fun (even though sister acted a LITTLE jealous during your day) it was still great and memorable for you, well for me at least. :) I hope you always have beautiful days like these sprinkled throughout your life. You are an amazing little person with so much strength, wit, intelligence and true shining beauty. I LOVE you for who you are and what you bring into my life. I'm so thankful that you are my little girl, my joy, my heart. <br />
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Again...happy birthday, monkey....I love you ---infinity. <br />
~MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-24869589900257684232014-03-06T10:37:00.001-08:002014-03-06T10:37:16.574-08:00Happy birthday, Haydee!Hayden is three....Yippee!! You, my little firecracker, are growing by leaps and bounds. I'm so completely proud of everything you have accomplished in your short little life. :) We had a party with close friends and family the Saturday before your birthday...a unicorn party! That is all you wanted for months before hand so I made it happen. Here are a few pics from your special day!<br />
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Unicorn cake!</div>
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You had so much fun: ballons, cake, friends, cousins and unicorns!</div>
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We celebrated your real birthday outside playing with icicles! It rained during below freezing temperatures so we had a bit of a "winter wonderland" of icicles all of the place. </div>
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Before cold weather fun was mommy's traditional pancake breakfast complete with chocolate chips and candles. :)</div>
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YAY! Notice that you are wearing the exact same outfit you wore for your party 'cause you loved it so much I couldn't tell you no!</div>
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My best picture/example of how much ice we had. It was too much fun destroying all the ice in the backyard. Mommy had a little fun too. ;)</div>
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"Mommy! Watch...now take a picture!" (as you through icicles into the air) I just love you.</div>
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My little Haydee Belle...you are so full of personalty that it oozes out of you onto others. You are stubborn and definitely KNOW what you want out of every single day. You are our family comedian, always keeping us laughing. Sometimes it takes a while for Daddy and I to get our point across but you are at least willing to learn your lessons. You love to tell stories, mostly at bed time. You ask me to start but then you quickly take over. My little free spirit and my shadow all rolled into one. You made us so proud and happy to have you in our lives. Keep growing and being you!</div>
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<br />DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-17357890057855081972014-02-06T06:30:00.001-08:002014-02-06T06:30:56.588-08:00Teeth, friendship and new adventures!The fall and holiday season proved to be very busy for Mommy. Natalie started kindergarten which she really really loves! You have thrived and learned so much in such a short period of time. Reading, writing, math and science intrigue you and every time you come home with something you did at school I beam with pride. Mrs. Woodfin is your teacher and you have a great relationship with her. Your best friends are Evelyn (who you clicked with from the beginning), Emma, Sofia, Bennett (whom I think you have your first crush on----I think you forgot all about Adam Levine! ;) You actually have so many friends and talk about them daily. They all seem to really love you right back. Last week you had an accident in the classroom where you slammed your mouth on the corner of a desk (a story you will likely be telling your grand children). There was no permanent damage to your adult teeth (which haven't come in yet) but you are going to need 4 teeth on top extracted in the next week or so. It was so scary for Mommy because I was visiting my Granny kind of far away so Daddy had to come pick you up as I raced to the dentist to see you. It was much scarier to look at and you couldn't even look in the mirror which made me so sad. Luckily you didn't have very much pain and you were allowed ice cream and pudding for dinner. :) THAT didn't make you upset AT ALL!! ;) We are pushing through it and you came out stronger than ever and I am so inspired by your bravery, Natalie. You are who I strive to be like. On a side note: today is the 100th day of school! We've had a few snow/ice days this year already and today is a two hour delay but you woke up in a rush to get to school for the celebrations. so cute. ;)<br />
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Miss Hayden! You, my hunny, are talking so much and have developed this funny little personality. I would say you are growing by leaps and bounds, but only in the intelligence department. You are still wearing size 2T/3T which I suppose is right on the mark for an almost 3 year old. :) Can you believe it?! 3 years old in just 4 weeks! I can't believe it. You are still my baby. I've been sort of putting off potty training you because you just haven't seemed ready. Daddy kinda forced me into it, so I accepted that I did want you to lose the diapers cause frankly I'm sick of them! I was pleasantly surprised by how well you've done! The first day I put you in only big girl panties and you had a couple of accidents which is understandable, but you got better at going on the potty! The next morning (yesterday) was rough, you didn't really want to, but got more into it as the day went on and had ZERO accidents! You even pooped just before bed which was amazing to me since you seem to have trouble with it. It freaked you out but you did it! We made a huge deal about it and you are SOOOO completely proud of yourself. I am so proud of you too! You have by far exceeded my expectations. I'm sure there will be accidents and much more learning but we are so on the right track! <br />
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I love both of you so much and can't wait to see how the rest of 2014 will pan out! You are both my pride and joy and my cup is overflowing.<br />
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~MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-69993770377323082932013-09-11T07:04:00.003-07:002013-09-11T07:04:40.526-07:00End of summer....Beginning of school!I can't believe summer is just about over! We have done so much. Natalie graduated from pre-school and then we went on vacation!! Beaches, bike rides, great food, exploration and a dolphin show. Doesn't get much better for an end of summer family trip! The road trip to Florida, however, was not exactly "magical." Hayden threw up within 15 minutes of being on the road. Since we woke up at 3:45am to pack the car and get everyone in, it was a bit much for us all. I don't think I even felt "right" until about 7am. It was kinda rough on us all, but we were able to see all the sights of the gulf coast and get to our beach house before dinner. You guys loved sleeping together in your own room (two big beds pushed together). Nap time was even better because you got to watch your fave cartoons, (well Natalie watched,Haydee sleept :)). Hayden was kind of scared of the loud, crashing waves of the ocean. Sadly, there was lots of rain storms while we were there, which made the ocean pretty angry. :) I think you cried EVERY single time we got down to the beach but you warmed up quickly when we got the buckets and shovels out. We did so much exploring and picture taking, mostly in the evening. That is when the sun and surf were the most beautiful. There was also a mid-week trip to Gulf World! That might have been mommy's favorite part of vacay. We got to pet the sting rays....and I was surprised that you both wanted to! :) Next up we watched the sea lion show and later on it was time for Nat's fave...the dophin show! We sat in the "splash zone" which I didn't really expect to be as wet as it ended up being. ;) We were soaked!! Natalie, you got to shake hands with one of the stars of the show (a dolphin named Sandy) and you loved it so much. At first you touched her nose, and weren't supposed to, but I'm just glad she didn't bite you! She must have known you were a little girl and treated you gently. Love dolphins!! During the week we also went on bike/trike rides down to a few towns, for breakfast and other things. You guys were in a little trailer being pulled by daddy. :) It was so fun and a great way for mommy and daddy to get some exercise!<br />
It was sad to leave and Natalie you were just not ready. :( Alas, we had to head home because in a couple of days you were going to start kindergarten! <br />
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Exploring at sunset...</div>
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Natalie called this the "golden sea"</div>
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Chasing mommy!</div>
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Mom drew a huge heart in the sand and we did the cliche jump!</div>
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Our last night in Florida, watching football as daddy explains the rules. :)</div>
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We didn't have much time to get ready for the first day of school, so we did all we could before we left for vacation. Natalie.....KINDER!! I can't believe it (and it's already been 2 1/2 weeks!) You are having such a blast and learning new things every day. Your teacher's name is Mrs. Woodfin and so far you really like her. Waking up extra early (since we walk to school) and spending the day there, then the walk back home has been wearing us all out, but I think we are about to get into our groove. You also started dance class once a week and are loving that as well. Miss Hayden, you are liking spending extra time with mommy and being my little helper. You have such a personality and can be hilarious. :) You have grown so much in the last few weeks and just had your first dentist appt! It went ok until the dentist got your tongue with her buzzing toothbrush. :( We are having trouble with potty training but it will soon be in full swing, no turning back. </div>
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Walking to school with mommy. This was so hard for me I wanted to SOB the whole way. :(</div>
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First day of ballet/tap class. :) So proud of my pretty ballerina! </div>
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Love you both to the moon and back. I'm so proud of the little ladies you are becoming. :)</div>
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DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-34255264102312511382013-07-09T08:54:00.000-07:002013-07-09T08:54:27.242-07:00Today, you are FIVE.Natalie!! YOU ARE FIVE TODAY!!! I can't believe that. Where has the time gone? I think I said that because EVERYone says that. I don't feel like time has flown at all. I've tried my best to soak up every little second of your life as I could. Some days I want you to nap for 5 hours, but most days I want you with me 100% of the time. You are a bright shining star in the sky of our lives. I can barely remember what life was like before you were born. No other time was ever this amazing. Its so weird to have a little person so similar to me, yet so opposite. You are a people person. You love a good party or play date. You say hello to any kid you see on the street, even some adults. You love to chit chat and make people laugh and make them happy. I'm opposite with my social anxiety, but being near you makes me feel more at ease in most any situation cause I know how you are and I always feel like you are counting on ME to be the best I can be. You have changed my life in so many ways and were the first to give me a love I never knew existed. I feel like the old me walked off and a new me walked in the minute I held you in my arms for the first time. <br />
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Your superhero birthday party was so fun. Swimming, games, playing with friends and cousins, a rainbow cake with ganache frosting. You wore a word girl costume that I TRIED to make. You loved it and that is all that matters to me. :) You got LOTS of my little pony stuff and lots of art supplies! You are a FANTASTIC artist and I'm blown away by what your little mind comes up with and puts down on paper, every single day. I wish I could keep you home from public school to keep you away from any influences other kids might have on you but I gotta let you go. I don't know why, but everyone says I gotta. :( You are THE most perfect first child a mama could ask for. I'm so proud of the little person you are growing up to be. I love you...to the moon and back. Now here are a few pics from the par-tay!! More celebrating tonight!! Happy birthday, monkey!!<br />
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You are getting so tall and grown up! Reading, writing, counting to 100, washing your hair, putting on your own shoes and have a really good eye for style. We are keeping you in pre-school through the summer, basically cause you love it and enjoy hanging with your friends. It's just crazy to me how much you learn in two half days a week! My little sponge. ;) Your BFF is Emme but you talk about so many kids, so I'm glad it's going so well for you. I hope kinder will be just as awesome....can't believe you will be there in August! WHAT?? I don't want to talk about it yet....yikes. :| Right now you are into my little pony, hello kitty, still love toy story, doc mcstuffins, drawing and "creating art," dancing, etc...etc....etc. SO many interests. Your favorite "aminal" is still kitty. A beautiful black and white cat that belonged to Gramma Marylin. She would be so happy you love it so much.<br />
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Hayden you love your swimming class just as much as sister does. Mom has to be in the pool with you, and that's fine by me! It's a fun activity we both can get out and do and you are learning by leaps and bounds! I love that you feel so comfortable in the water. When you go under water you say "I fwim wike E-el! (I swim like Ariel)....SO adorable. I wish I had pictures, but not possible. Just outside the water. boo.<br />
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You are such a sweet little girl, Hayden....so stubborn, so sneaky, so much the little sister, so beautiful and SO loving. The way you smile at me and hold my face when you give me a kiss melts my overflowing heart. Hearing you say "I love you, mommy" all on your own is so amazing. I have no shortage of emotion from you Haydee-Belle. You know every body's name, you can count to 20, you are IN LOVE with Toy Story and Ariel, you love to play with imaginary finger friend, you wish to be the mirror image of your sister, you are a fantastic learner and know so many objects by name and all your colors. <br />
I love you to pieces and pieces and you are the apple of my left eye. ;)<br />
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No words can express what life is like having you guys in my life. It's up, it's down, it's all around. I'm so thankful to have you and even on days when all my imperfections as a mom, wife and woman come flooding in, I still feel so special and loved.<br />
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This summer...VACATION!!! I am optimistic that things will go as smoothly as possible and that we will ALL have a great time! Please, oh please, oh please...pleeeeeeeeeeeease. :) <br />
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Until then, lets have some fun in the sun in our backyard "oasis!!" :) <br />
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MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-52006281209372192342013-04-24T07:34:00.001-07:002013-04-24T07:37:06.591-07:00Growing and ExploringMom's been so busy with projects and a new blog and well, YOU girls that it's been so terribly long since my last post! Y'all are growing so fast and sometimes I feel like I need to sit down and just watch you for a little while. I wish I were better at so many things and being more of a superstar mom is one of them. All I can do that is super is love you. Knowing that's really all you need puts my mind at rest, sometimes. :) Feels like I'm so overwhelmed most days, but I do like to stay busy because I feel productive.<br />
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Lately, you are both into Word Girl and playing Word Girl and Captain Huggy Face around the house. Everything that big sister wants, Haydee wants. Typical. ;) You guys get along so well, but you do have your moments. Hayden likes to be left alone and Natalie doesn't like to be "copied." It's a vicious cycle of sisterhood. I know one thing, you will always be close because it's so obvious that you adore each other.<br />
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Natalie, you keep on asking when Summer will here because your birthday is getting close. You can't wait to turn 5 and start at the "big kids' school." Mommy is NOT ready for that! Hayden you are ready to go to school too, you think. We are still trying to get you ready for potty training, but it doesn't appear that you are yet. Mommy can't wait to get rid of diapers for GOOD! Hurry up, ok? ;) You both also love to explore, especially outside! Looking for bugs (but not Lady bugs because of that episode of one flying into your mouth, Nat! yikes). Natalie, you are so compassionate about things. If anything gets ruined or squashed you are so sad and cry. To "never see it again" is heart breaking to you and I can attest because you totally get that from me! Things can be so sad when you have a heart made of pure love. <br />
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Both of you girls are Mommy's girls, but love hangin' with Daddy and being silly with him.<br />
We love you so much and adore the special moments we spend with you! <br />
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XO<br />
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-72312054825117374802013-03-04T13:16:00.000-08:002013-03-04T13:16:57.936-08:00Happy Birthday, Hayden!Happy, happy birthday, baaaaaabyyyy! Wow, 2 years! CRAZY. It was LITERALLY just yesterday that you were born. Well, in my mind it was yesterday. ;) I cannot even fathom what life would've been like these last two years without you in our lives. You are the most fantastic toddler ON the planet. Your wit and humor, your love of animals (except birds...not too fond of those), your amazement with new things, your capability to see how "boo-i-ful" everything is, your true little sister identity, your charisma, your giving beautiful heart, and a spirit all your own are all incomparable attributes that make you who you were born to be. I got you a book for your birthday called "I Believe in You" and it's something that many parents, including myself, forget to tell their kids as often as possible. It's about believing in what you learn as you grow to carry you through the good times, the bad times, the confusing times and the awesome "I did it!" times. One thing that should always linger in your is that your Mommy believes in you. I believe in your strength, your kindness, your courage, and your inner beauty to carry you through life's many challenges. I would do anything for you and one of those things is teaching you how to stand on your own, laugh in the face of fear, and never give up on what it is YOU want. (unless it's that second cookie, and well, you're still 2 and you're still not getting it.) :)
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Right now the things that make your toes wiggle and your belly giggle are: bubbles, painting, movies, books, chocolate and/or cookies, Mommy's bean recipe, pizza pockets, rice, messing with your sister's stuff, your two mini kitty dolls, SHOES, wearing your hair in a pony tail, yo gabba gabba, Caillou, and anything outside. You also burst out in song often. :)
We love you so much my sweet, Haydee Bell....and I hope that these two years of your life have been as wonderful to you as they have been for us.
Mommy and Daddy and Sister LOVE you more than you will ever...ever....EVER know!!!
XO
MommyDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-39594951453234864082013-02-12T09:23:00.003-08:002013-02-12T09:23:54.567-08:00More deep thoughts...I often wonder how you girls will perceive me or reflect on your mom when you are adults. Sometimes I feel like I don't do enough to bring you joy. I am very good with procedures and schedules and making sure you have all that you need, are comfortable and are fed all the healthy foods for your growing bodies. Once in a while I do special things like projects, homemade decorations or pillows for your rooms, and even bake something delish to put smiles on your sweet faces. Perhaps the best way to show love is through actions and apologies. I think I apologize for flying off the handle too many times to make the discipline stick, however. I just can't help but give a thousand kisses and say a million "I love yous" to try to remind myself, and you, that what I feel for both of you is love, love, and more love. In my opinion, I need to work on being more of a "fun mom" that will run around with you MORE, dance with you MORE, blow bubbles with you MORE and all the other things that make you giggle and wiggle with excitement. I do it on days I feel great, I don't do it on days I feel tired and overwhelmed. I need to do it...EVERY day. I am honest, and that hurts, but one thing that never lacks is my need to care for you both in the best and hardest ways possible.
I cherish you both for SO many things. Your senses of humor, your different but special personalities, your extreme sensitivities and emotions-so many things wrapped up in two beautiful packages. I am your mom and all I really want from both of you is for you to be kind people who follow your hearts all the way to the biggest dreams you have.
I worry, I stress, I lose patience, I get upset, but I never stop loving you both to the moon and back. Whenever you look back on the memories of childhood, I hope you will know that I cared, I tried, and I loved with all that I am.
XO,
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-91640466613852067032013-01-29T09:25:00.000-08:002013-01-29T09:25:00.609-08:00Runny noses, crooked teeth, terrible twosSo we've had quite a lot going on in the last 26 days. More viruses have found their way to our house...AGAIN. Hayden is coughing like a chain smoker and even though her little tulip nose is drying up, it is still running. I swear for a few days it was like a constant dripping faucet! Natalie had it for a little while and luckily her cough didn't start back up again. My sweet Natalie. You slip on anything. Socks, bare feet, it really doesn't matter...you slip on EVERYthing. :( I wish I could teach you how to watch where you are going, but I myself am not the most graceful person alive. I can knock my hip on the corner of the counter top 4 times a day and I still never learn. :( But anyway, you smacked that front right tooth over a year ago and it never did fall out like the dentist had anticipated. A week ago, you fell and hit it again...and it bled a lot. Then it was just starting to heal, and last night you were doing something you weren't supposed to and fell and hit the table on the way down. OH man...THIS time the tooth got knocked further back. It's not loose, and the gums look fine, just not something you like very much. As i told you it's a baby tooth and if it comes out at least it will grow back in...eventually! :) I love you so much and you are so beautiful, no matter what your teeth look like! :)
So that amongst other things....wow. Miss Hayden you are definitely PUSHING or trying to push my buttons. You still don't get 'no' or 'not right now'..."can IIIII???? CAN IIIII???!!" You love to scream in the car how your shoes hurt, because you think it gets you a reaction, or well, it used to. Even when it doesn't hurt, you yell. WOW. I think you suffer from motion sickness too. You've thrown up in the car twice this month. I try to make sure there are snacks and drinks before and while we are driving. I think once you figure out what makes you the sickest, you can help yourself. Until then I dunno what else to do but bring lots of wipes and 2 sets of extra clothes! :( Poor hunny bunny. :( Your birthday is coming up! TWO! Can't believe it! Your invites are ordered for your party, so now I have to get my party planning hat on! :)
I am in full on project mode...AGAIN. I feel so guilty but it's mommy's happy time and keeps my moods lifted. That is, however, until one of my projects goes awry. I try to involve you guys in the projects whether it's shopping or helping in little ways that won't hurt you. :) I hope you can learn some things from your crazy mommy. Mainly creativity is in the eye of the beholder. Color outside the lines. Love what you love and do NOT care what anyone else thinks of it! Be awesome, be sweet, be YOU.
I love you both so!
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-83657170332521398942013-01-03T14:01:00.001-08:002013-01-03T14:01:47.712-08:00Holiday Recap!So Christmas has come and gone and I'm still cleaning up!
Y'all had such a fabulous time. The excitement, the joy, the love of it all. On Christmas eve we stayed home for a lovely holiday family party. Granny, Gramma and Grampa came over for a yummy dinner and some holiday cheer. You girls, and well all of us, had so much fun!
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Christmas morning was so great! Hayden you were so excited to find your baby hippo and your princess "clip clop" play shoes! You hugged the box with your eyes tight shut. :) PRICELESS. Natalie, you were so excited to see your "boomer sooner" dream lite! YES! :) "How did Santa know???" Well cause you wrote him a letter, silly goose! ;) We let y'all open all your presents from Santa first, then onto opening stuff from Mom and Dad. We want to be special too! ;) It was all a blast and Mom even got a guitar! I'm hoping that when you are reading this you will remember all the songs a strum and sing to you throughout your childhood. Again, I'm hoping I won't give it up...cause it's super HARD!
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And Happy 2013 my little loves! May this year be as wonderful as the last few that you all have been in our lives. I love you to the moon and back again. :)
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DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-82679289427577264282012-12-14T08:19:00.001-08:002012-12-14T08:19:12.694-08:00Getting over it and trying to find some Christmas spirit....somewhere...I seriously need to get over it. I have been thinking non-stop about all those moms who seemingly have everything together. You know, the ones who have their hair did and makeup on...and cute clothes. I look down at my stained shirt and scraggly hair, and the 6 new wrinkle dents I've gotten in the last two years, I think WHY do some people look so much younger and fresher than I do?? I guess it's genetics or just people being able to ask for help, better lists, being able to let go of stupid stuff, or maybe just all of the above. I feel like a complete failure every single day and I'm so scared that I'm not doing the best job at shaping these two little humans the best way I can. I guess everyone sucks from time to time and what I really need to do is give myself a break. No one is perfect, even though it appears so. One thing I really need to do is give myself some ME time. Find the things that make me happy and do my best to do them well. That might be the key to my self acceptance, my release, my "perfection."
On a different note....
Being that you girls and I have been sick for a collective three weeks now, I'm surprised that I have been able to get ANYthing done. I, of course, have ideas shooting out of my head at all times so there were a few that had to be lasso-ed back for a later time. The worst thing ever is having a sickness plague a house during the holidays. What is super surprising to me is that I was able to decorate for Christmas, and do the things I had already planned before that disgusting virus took us over. Go me. Only problem is that I'm SPENT. I was able to run for the first time since Thanksgiving week, but I'm just SO tired. Y'all are feeling fine, playing as usual. We went to the doctor on Monday and Hayden was cleared of her Croup and her ear infections, thank goodness! I was so worried about you for days with your barking and having such a hard time breathing. I hope we never go through that again. Natalie is STILL coughing. Doctor said she's fine, and that it just takes time. SO doesn't feel that way!! I want all of it gone, gone....GONE. Last year Natalie threw up and was sick on christmas morning and now we are dealing with this. I'm hoping that everyone is 100% healthy this Christmas because it just breaks my heart when they aren't feeling well on a normal day. I don't want there extra special day ruined by some nasty school house bug! :( I wish I could take Natalie out of school next week and just keep her in the bubble of our home, but that's just, well...weird.
I'm trying to find the holiday spirit by watching a Christmas movie a day and listening to Bing Crosby as much as possible. The older versions of all my favorite Christmas songs are the absolute best. I love this holiday so, so much...I always have. I remember begging my mom to get the decorations out as soon as we got home from my Granny's house on Thanksgiving (she always had at least one tree decorated and lit for us). Now with my own kids I'm always striving to make their house a wonderland of santas and snowmen. The holiday means different things to different people. For me it's the feeling of coziness and warmth on Christmas Eve. The family togetherness and laughter, soft christmas music, twinkling lights. I've felt that way since I was a kid. Now I can add my girls' excitement to the mix, eagerly listening for Santa's sleigh bells. It's a special night...and I think, I just found a little bit of Christmas spirit in all my memories, past and pressent. :)
DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-55418563913759281382012-11-26T10:56:00.000-08:002012-11-26T12:17:39.290-08:00Thanksgiving Week and Starry Christmas!Oh my girls....you have been sick for over a week now. I don't know why it takes SOOOOOOOO long to leave your little bodies, but now...Mom has it. :( It feels pretty crappy so I'm sorry you've had to go through this. I feel like I'm drowning in green snot and I don't have enough towels to wipe your crusty, red noses! One thing I cannot get used to is the sad whining. Whereas I'm trying to be as patient as a sick mom can be, the whining seems relentless. I know you can't help it and you are looking for extra special mommy time so I'm sorry. :(
Starry Christmas arrived on Friday morning looking quite fabulous, as usual. ;) He got Natalie so excited that she woke up at 5:30am to see him! She never wakes up that early...but she came into our room and Daddy and I couldn't go back to sleep! yikes...that was a rough one. She eventually fell asleep on the couch...
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Hayden didn't remember him from last year, but she's starting to stare at and talk to him more. "Nigh, night, Starryyyyyyyyyy!" :) So that's cute.
Yesterday was a rough one for all of us, so Starry left a message to "Be Good" and remind us all that he is watching and reporting the the Big Guy. ;)
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I pulled out all the christmas decorations yesterday, basically to see what all I had and decide on what new projects I wanted to do. I started making our new stockings, and they are turning out so cute! To think I almost threw in the towel on a project I've wanted to do for years. :) Yay for perseverance. :)
Anyway, hoping that we all feel better pronto, cause I don't love this right now.
XO my little boogies.
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-45912281163636793772012-11-06T12:54:00.000-08:002012-11-06T12:54:48.128-08:00Post HalloweenIt's been way too long since my last post. Here is the recap of your Halloween!
You both were so excited about Halloween this year. :) I had a great idea for Natalie's costume (a super thunderstorm---since you love the weather) but she asked if that could be next year and THIS year be Repunzel. So I went ahead with that and bought her the wig and costume way ahead of my normal schedule (which is very much last minute). I did get to make her crown, so that made me happy. Hayden's costume was pretty simple to come up with and to make. Cookie Monster! I made it super fancy with sparkly tulle and a cookie crown. SO adorable! You even did that cookie monster growl..."nom nom nom nom" fingers in mouth. :) LOVE.
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Of course Mommy had to get in on the costume fun! Tooth Fairy was my last minute decision and I had to work fast and furious to get my tutu and accessories made. good thing I had the wig and other things on hand already. :) SO fun! Y'all loved it.
Trick or treat-ing wasn't very fun, unfortunately. :( Natalie got so scared by the second house because of the "sounds" coming from the spooky decorations. Crying, frozen solid and eventually knocking over sister. SO...Daddy took you home. You didn't seem to mind too much and actually really enjoyed handing out all the candy. Natalie, you made it known that THAT was going to be your job every year. :) I just want you happy so you can do whatever you want. I will not force anything. I was petrified of Halloween as a kid, but ironically I love it now. Hayden had a blast going from house to house and at the last house got pretzels, so she was in total bliss! She would say "tick teat" and "haaaa halloweeeen" :) Aaaaa-dorable.
The Saturday before Halloween we visited our pumpkin patch. It wasn't the "greatest" experience because y'all were sick. It ended up being pretty chilly outside so the noses never stopped running. :( You both had a lot of fun picking out pumpkins, running around, pulling the wagon, so I'm the one who was less enthused...maybe cause I had snot all over my sweater since I forgot to bring a boogie rag! :( Nice one, Mom!
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It was great seeing the smiles and hearing the giggles. I love holiday traditions, especially everything we do in the Fall. Sad to see some of it go, but excited for the rest of the holiday season. :)
Love you my little girls....always.
XO,
Mom
DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-77592846993205445542012-10-16T07:36:00.003-07:002012-10-16T07:36:57.867-07:00Sometimes I wish I could get away from it all...just for a few days. And well, you might think this is "not so nice" or not a "lovey dovey" kind of post, it's real...it's me...and it's us. Every day I have this set job. Things change up a little bit from time to time. But my job remains the same. I get up, fix my coffee and veg in front of the computer until it's time for y'all to get up. It's some of the best time of my day. I have no focus, no job to do. It's just me. You will find as you grow into adulthood that we all need some decompress time. I am not ashamed of mine cause I know it's important and it makes me a better mommy to you. If I have an adequate amount of down time, I can play and sing and have a blast with my two best friends. Lately, I've been grinding my teeth in the stress I've built up inside myself. Your mom is constantly striving to be the best at all things. It's for no one else's sake but my own. I know this sounds so bizarre, but it's my own high standards that I have to answer to on a minute to minute basis. I go to bed and rest so easily after I've fed you girls a yummy and veg filled dinner. Knowing you enjoyed every last bite puts my mind at peace. If your rooms are picked up and in nice order, I sleep better. It's this absolutely absurd mindset that makes me grind my teeth. I think I might be slightly OCD. But then I think harder about it and maybe it's just me having this overwhelming want to make sure you are happy and healthy. It shouldn't take as MUCH as effort as I put into it, but I still do it. My whole life is you. I have never been so meticulous, so focused on one thing. The best part about that obsessive compulsiveness is that I am more determined in different aspects of my life as well including finishing what I start. I am a start and drop kind of personality, but after having kids, I have become much more focused and my determination has sky rocketed. Every year of your lives I evolve a little bit more. The problem is that I suffer in other areas. I can't keep my whole life in perfect order and that's frustrating. SO when I say I wish I could get away for a little while, it's so that decompression can help me prioritize. The stress of things that I am not so good at, eat away at me. Whereas I feel like I'm a better version of myself, I still feel like I could use more patience, understanding and my own self acceptance. So here's hoping little bits of alone time (here and there), and stress release add up to help me see the light in all that is me and my beautiful life. :)
I Love you!!
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-51031225105789015482012-10-09T09:11:00.000-07:002012-10-09T09:11:17.067-07:00WowI don't want off the roller coaster, I just want it to slow down a bit.
The girls have been sick for over a week and a half...finally it decided to dry up! Thank goodness. They played outside after their naps and had so much fun. Hayden fell in the bushes and Natalie fell off of the small play slide we have in the back yard...at almost the same exact second! It was crazy. I yell at my Daddy to grab Hayden and I see Natalie fall head first the short distance to the grass, her feet and legs still draped over the slide. They were both laughing, so no biggie. Hayden is the "dare devil" in training. She was sitting next to Natalie on the couch, watching her sister play a game on the iPad and I guess turned around too fast and fell face first on one of their little wooden chairs, wait...it was on the CORNER of that little chair. You can only imagine how fantastic her forehead looks right now. It immediately swelled up! It was like one of those hershey's easter chocolate eggs. I felt so bad for her. It was green and purple and she barely let me put ice on it. We had to pretend to put ice on her dinosaur to help her along. It worked a little. So today she has two scratches and a red bump but the swelling is way down. That was scary for me. She has bumped, bruised and bled so much more in her short little life than Natalie did. Let's see...Natalie=cautious, Hayden=adventurous. There is the reason why I see more injuries with Hayden. :)
Hayden talks SO much. Said it before, I'll say it again...Hayden talks SO much! My favorite thing she says is when she wants her sister to come with her. "c'mon tithter, MON!" :) LOVE.
You guys are getting a long so much better these days. Natalie you are in caregiver mode and I adore that. You still don't want her taking everything from you but you are getting more, let's see.....used to it? I'm so sad cause you are growing up too fast. Things are changing and I dunno if it's school that's causing more growth in you, Natalie, but it makes me sad. You are definitely not my little baby any more. There is a difference to say the least. It's not a bad difference it's just you evolving and something that this obsessive mother has to get used to. I love you both SO much and it grows every single day. We all grow and change and better ourselves, so I have to accept what is happening to you. It's mother nature doing her thing and I cherish what she has given to me in the forms of you. :)
I love you to the moon, my lovelies.
XO!
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-69511805038126724792012-09-27T07:27:00.001-07:002012-09-27T07:27:41.353-07:00School Germs and My Toddler, the DictatorNeedless to say, I'm having a fantastic week. OY VAY.
Seriously, this is why I hate Natalie going to school. Well ok, so I hate not being in control of her situation for 4 hours, twice a week, but really I'm getting used to it. BUT I just hate hate hate hearing children sound like they are coughing up a lung when I drop her off. :| I just want to cover her mouth and pick her up and RUN out the door. I've always heard the horror stories of stomach flu, regular cold flu, etc being spread through the snotty hugs and slobbery sharing that is...school. One other thing I hate is when people ask, "does she have a fever?" First the husband asks me, then says "it sucks we can't get a refund." That really irritates me. Then I call the school to tell them she isn't coming in because she is sick. This woman then asks, "oh, does she have a fever?" REALLY?? REALLY??? You need to ask? Like I'm lying? It could be that they just want to know in case others start getting sick. I simply just said, "she is a little warm, but her head is hurting and she's coughing and sneezing and she won't be in." But I'm STILL mad. I absolutely HATE being questioned. I grew up being asked if I was sure all the time. I AM sure and I no longer want to live under this "questionable umbrella" because it stopped me from doing so many things in my life. It seems kind of a stretch to move from a sick kid, to my emotional road blocks, but it just stirs it up inside of me. One thing I want you girls to know is that I'm not going to question you when there is something in your life that you are passionate about. I'm not going to make you feel like you should be doubting yourself. It's an awful, unaccomplished, lonely feeling. I want you to be strong, independent and bad ass women. It took me 30+ years to figure out exactly who I am and what I need to do in life. I should've had that foundation, that confidence a long, long time ago. BUT at least I have it now and I know that it was ME that got me here.
Now, onto the "Dictator." Hayden, I love you. I really, truly love you. There is not "but." I just think it's funny that you are trying SO hard to become the queen of the house. Oh, hunny bunny...that just AIN'T gonna happen. :) I'm sure you are reading this thinking otherwise or maybe laughing. You are knocking on the door of 19 months, and you try your best to ignore what I say and do as you please until time out is involved. Usually I can tell you that you are not being nice to mommy and that you need to sweet. I get a little hug and a head on the shoulder and a "luh youuuu" YES...you are saying "luh youuuu" now. Last night you were CA-razy, and at around 8:15 (just before your bed time) you came to mommy and said, "Nap, mommy....nap." I said, "oh? you want to go take your nap? you want to go seep?" You said, "uh-huuuuuh" So that was pretty cool. Never have I heard a child say they want to go to sleep. :) You definitely are very decisive and know exactly what you want, when you want it. That is also a bad thing, some times. :) We need to work on your patience a little bit. If mommy has to work on it then so do you.
We just decorated for Halloween!! Yippee!! :) Mommy's fave time of year. I was feeling a little confuse with decor this year, because of all my redecorating. Our house has a lot more color and personality so I had to be more subtle and creative with the halloween colors. It is coming along. :) Only bad thing is Natalie thought it was time to go trick-or-treating and I had to tell her it's still a few weeks away. :(
Ok, gotta go take care of my little monkey-monks. Hayden is starting to sneeze now....aaaaaaaaand, here we go. :(
XO!!
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-60163606009268329972012-09-14T07:30:00.001-07:002012-09-14T07:30:09.888-07:00Ideas...SQUASHED!For the last two days Natalie has begged me to be Repunzel for Halloween. After MONTHS of me trying to figure out how to make my little girl's dreams come true with a fantastic "super thunderstorm" costume that she wanted so badly...I feel sad. I know kids are chronic mind changers, but I feel more crushed that our whole weather family thing isn't going to happen. Why do I have to say yes to her new idea??? I know...I KNOW....cause I HAVE to. :( I sometimes find the whole princess thing a little on the boring side. Sorry my girls, it's just on the days when you want to be a rock star or an "animal doctor" or even a pirate, it thrills me a little more. :) But what can I say, I think I at least have one princess and there's absolutely nothing I can do to change her, nor would I want to. I tell them both every day to just be who they are. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks. Staying true to yourself is the most important accessory. I think it took me 35 years to figure that one out. Hopefully I can encourage them and get them to that place a little sooner. :)
Football season is in full swing. Hayden loves saying "BOOMER SOONER!" and says "football!" when she sees a game on. It's really cute and surprised at how much she soaks up. (good and bad..haha)
Natalie is really loving school. Yesterday she went on and on about how fun it was. That's my favorite time of the day, picking her up and hearing all about it. :) She's learning names and comes home with a "new friend's" name almost every school day.
So excited for Fall! Today it's raining and it's going to continue off and on for a couple more days. It's movie day and we are watching Tangled. :)
Love you girls, lets have a great day!!DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-14879783847041424322012-09-05T11:27:00.001-07:002012-09-05T11:27:40.972-07:00Haydee is 18 months old!!Yesterday was my Haydee girl's 18 month birth "anniversary." :) I can't believe it's already been a year and a half!! She is my crazy girl. Constantly talking and trying new things, whether we like it or not. We've been enjoying our tuesday and thursday mornings together while sister is in school. I've never had a real chance to bond with her on a one-on-one basis and I'm glad I get a chance now. Maybe she doesn't notice or even care, but I do. It's good for my soul so that makes it so good for her too. :)
We just got through with our major kitchen reno/cabinet painting. It was crazy having the house torn up for 2 weeks, but it makes things so much sweeter now that it's done and pretty :)
Anyway, thank you girls, for being soooo patient with mommy and daddy during a "crazy mommy idea/project." :) It didn't seem to faze you at all. That's why I love my little easy going girls....well easy going in MOST things ;)
LOVE YOU bunchy bunchies!!!
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-42367689434152803832012-08-28T08:16:00.000-07:002012-08-28T08:20:35.289-07:00Natalie's First Day of School!Today is Natalie's first day of Pre-k school. She's only doing 2 day/half days, but still...it was SO hard for me to leave her with "strangers." She did so great though and looking forward to it for so many weeks. Luckily we got to have a play date for about 30 minutes prior to this, so she got used to it a little bit. As soon as we walked in, you went straight for the teacher (Ms. Val) and showed her your backpack and lunch bag. Mommy was dumb and made you your fave sandwich, pb and j, but it's a "peanut free facility" so I had to bring it home. You have plenty more to chow on, and can have the sandwich when I pick you up at 1. :) There were lots of kids in there already and you started playing immediately. I'm nervous about all the things you are going to have to do on your own or depend on someone else for. In your 4 years of life, I've always done everything for you....so trusting in someone else and letting you learn your independence is pretty frightening for me. I will admit, as I have in the past, that I'm a bit OCD when it comes to things. I have to learn to relinquish control. It's good for all of us. :)
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Last night y'all were looking at two different animal books, making the sounds of all the animals and chit chatting. Hayden said, "Hug" and gave you a hug Nat. Then Natalie said, "aww Hayden...you're just the best sister." It was the sweetest thing and it melted my heart. I will never forget it and I think I teared up a little bit. I love watching you girls grow into your own personalities. Hayden you say so many words and Natalie your compassion and sense of humor is in full bloom. Fall is almost upon us and the real fun begins, for mommy. :) I can't wait for fall decorating and halloween projects and the start of the holiday season. LATER SUMMER!!
We have been in our cabinet painting project for a full week now and you guys are adapting to the craziness; dust, stuff everywhere, complete chaos. You don't ask many questions, just keep on keepin' on. Mommy and daddy can't wait till it's all done and we can enjoy our kitchen again!!
Love you!!!!
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-90643795270742617412012-08-16T11:14:00.000-07:002012-08-16T11:14:40.598-07:00This and that...I realized after my second child that there is a pro and con situation with when they start talking. Pro...they tell you what they want. Con...they tell you what they want. :) Really it's awesome that Hayden can tell me, "Mommy...I hungee" or "Mommy, huhts" (while pointing at a body part that hurts). Of course she likes to tell on her sister when she isn't getting her way. It's so painful and yet so funny to watch them interact. One minute they are about to go all WWF in the middle of the kitchen. The next minute they are singing and playing "ring around the rosy (which by the way, have you ever paid close attention to the lyrics?? It's kinda sad singing about disease!)." Things can get way out of control fast, but then the seem to calm down almost as fast. Siblings have such a unique relationship. Hot to cold, warm to boiling, etc etc etc.
It's been a long hot summer. There have been so many happy and fun memories. I can't wait to write my summer wrap up. Can you tell I'm chomping at the bit?? :)
My summer has been extraordinary, I must admit. I really love this DIY/refurb/flip stuff. I can actually sit still and do something well and really learn from it. If I get better, maybe I'll create a separate blog to discuss my projects. Although there are about a million blogs about the same thing, my two cents and my ideas wouldn't hurt anything. :)
Natalie is so into Hello Kitty right now. She HAD to have a hello kitty back pack and lunch bag for school. She asked me, "do you think the kids will like it, mom?" I said, "It doesn't matter if everyone likes it or hates it. what matters is that YOU like it. No matter what anyone says, it's cool if you like it." Never too early to try to teach my kiddos to just be and love themselves.
School starts in 2 weeks!! I'm excited for you Natalie but also not really ready to have you out of the house in someone else's care for a few hours a week. It's me ripping the bandaid off slowly before kinder. YIKES...that's going to freak my freak. :(
Love you both! It's nap time!!
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-39318625865197337382012-08-07T11:31:00.001-07:002012-08-07T11:31:40.952-07:00Calendar of EventsSoooo, recently I've been thinking about creating a white board calendar of "to dos" for the girls, well mostly Natalie since Hayden doesn't really get stuff like that ...yet. :)
I also thought, what a great way to incorporate a "reward board" at the same time. Natalie does something nice, or good, like sharing or trying hard with no whining, she gets a star for the day. She can collect several stars or get them taken away. You don't like that part, Nat, so I'm hoping you learn a little bit about cause and effect in the process. If she gets 7 or more by the end of the week she gets a special treat! She's already loving it and we're on day 2.
On the calendar I write two to three things we are going to do each day or try for the first time. I love that it gives Natalie stuff to look forward to and it is teaching her the days of the week in the process. She wanted to check the "agenda" last night to see what fun things she was in store for. So we did ballet today and she was so into it. I gave her a star cause she was learning so well and really seemed focused, which for her...is...HUGE. It was a lot of fun to watch. Yesterday we did gymnastics and she learned how to do a summersault without me even helping her. I was helping her sister do a back flip (which they both love to do), and saw from the corner of my eye, Natalie roll over! I was super proud of her...again, this...is...huge! She is very cautious and to see her be a little adventurous was just amazing to me. Hayden of course, is a little too adventurous, but watching her excited and learning some new capabilities was pretty cool to say the least. :)
Today I was on the treadmill for an HOUR and even though y'all were playing, Hayden could tell it was longer than usual. I couldn't help it, I really need it to clear my head and get focused. Recently I've been feeling "not myself" and I know exactly what I need to do. I like being in the midst of a hard cardio session just because I feel the fog lifting and my mind clearing as sweat pours down my face and back. I realize I can get really emotional about some things and <strike>normally</strike> probably over react. And by the time you read this you will know for SURE that your mom is NOT like this. :) tee hee. In all seriousness though, I need to follow my own convictions of being a good person. Yea, I may not be like everyone else, but I also have to remember compassion and freedom to just be who you are which makes our country SO freakin' great. I don't want anyone to feel hate on me, so I shouldn't feel hate on anyone else. It's all about that book I love so much by Ms. Byron Katie, "Loving What Is." No one can hurt you, but YOU. The way you think and project probably has nothing to do with how things really are. The reality of what is can get so clouded by negative thoughts that creep in. I just want you girls to understand that even your "big shot" mama has moments of humility and sometimes I just need to take a step back and realize that life is so beautiful. Friendships and relationships of any kind are so beautiful and I treasure every single one of mine. :)
XOXOX!
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-15003263030580337522012-08-03T08:28:00.000-07:002012-08-03T08:55:37.012-07:00My girls are SO fun!!We have been doing a lot of projects lately. Where Hayden can't help, she colors and she totally feels like a big girl. :) Pretty much anything we ask Hayden to say, she says it. The other day we told her to her sister "don't cry." She cocked her head to the side and made a sweet little sad face, "no cryyyyy, thither." I wanted to cry. It was SO adorable and it prompted Natalie to put a smile on her face. :) Hayden is now saying Mommy which melts my heart. Mama is ok...but to hear her say, "moooommmmyyyy" is the bestest. If I go somewhere and daddy watched her, I ask her "did you miss mommy?" with a pitiful sounding voice she says, 'yeeeeaaaaaa" and hugs me tight. WOW could life be any better?????
Natalie is learning so many things on a daily basis and is morphing into someone really funny. She says things in a silly way, or tells a joke and even practices funny faces in the mirror. Hayden has learned to stand her ground and push her sister out of the way when she's bothering her. She still gets extremely frustrated when she can't figure something out. I'm not really suuuure where she gets it from, so I'll blame her daddy. ;) She is a little comedian herself! Moves slowly while giving us looks from the corner of her eyes then starts laughing hysterically. Yea, she so knows what she's doing. Natalie is getting really great at cooking/baking, except when she cracks an egg, she throws the shell into the bowl also. wtheck?? When I asked her why she does that, she answers, "because it's so slimy." pff...my girls are little miss prisses. They don't like getting dirty; sand in their shoes; crumbs or sticky stuff on their fingers; etc; etc. It's good but also a little on the annoying side.
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We went to a night baseball game the other night and the girls had a lot of fun even though it was hot hot hot!!
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Natalie went to the dentist for her 6 month check up and I was worried. Her first time was pretty "harry." :( This time around was VERY different. She was mature and didn't whine or cry in the least. Bravery took center stage and she was a rock star. I was so proud and relieved as we were leaving that I had to stop myself from crying. GO GIRL!! You got to pick out two projects (princess foamy stickers and foamy bracelets) for being such a good girl.
I'm so proud of you two, for all the things you learn on a daily basis and for the people you are becoming!!
My girls, you are my everything and I enjoy creating and exploring and just cuddling with you every chance I get. I am trying with everything I have to just be a kind person and to be someone you will look up to all your lives. I will, every single day of my life, count my joys which includes the two of you. :)
Love you too much!!!! :)
XO
MomDIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-55595306467533715932012-08-02T13:26:00.004-07:002012-08-02T13:26:43.652-07:00A message of kindnessI felt the need to blog about a certain topic just so you, my little loves, would know exactly how I feel. Recently there has been some uproar about a specific fast food chain that I always have considered my favorite. Even though I swore off all fast food a long time ago, I still was holding them in high regard for their fries, their service, and a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Natalie you have had a fun adventure or two in your life that included a kids' meal and I think you started loving your lemonade because of this place. So the uproar is about the CEO of this company admitting to giving money to anti-gay organizations and for saying that they do not believe in gay marriage. My heart sunk when I heard this nonsense. I felt like how could a place who used to bring me so much joy (and calories) be so hateful. I keep thinking about how being a mom changed me forever, into what I believe to be an open minded, strong willed person who's heart swells for all those who love deeply. Nothing should matter when it comes to love. Race, age, OR sex. Natalie you told daddy yesterday, "I love mommy so much that I'm going to marry her." Even though it means different things coming from a 4 year old, it still touched my heart in so many ways. I said, 'I'm already married, hunny, but when you find someone you love and loves you....then you marry them." It feels good not to put a label on boy or girl. Fact is, a lot of those people feeding their kids this fast food in their own "protest" don't know for sure if their kids are gay or straight and when you think about the love of your kid...it shouldn't matter in the slightest. In fact, it doesn't matter to me. The only thing that matters to me is that you, my little loves, are happy and full of love and understanding. I want you to understand that people are different all over the world. Mom has freckles, daddy has no hair on his head, and the differences keep coming. Just because someone is different doesn't make them bad, it doesn't make them any less human than you. I want you to always be kind and helpful to everyone, especially those who need it. Right now, I'm doing something that is kind and helpful by boycotting this restaurant and standing up to what I believe to be a bully to someone who is just different than them. No higher power would ever want this to go on. Just because someone wrote something down doesn't make it so. I feel like people should stand by the words they believe in: "do unto others as you would want them to do unto you." To me that statement seems simple and people always seem to forget that. Loving each other is simple. It's the hate and the prejudice that takes so much effort.
Love people for who they are because there is someone loving you for who you are.
I hope you find the kind path, girls. Sadly it's so rare right now.DIYLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10408728387561887940noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414316095011723411.post-3145935335510339692012-07-23T08:39:00.002-07:002012-07-23T08:39:28.012-07:00Thrifting Mama!I've always liked thrifting, but never had a place for it in my house of new(er) furniture. I married a man who likes it that way and that was ok....just have always felt like things were off or missing in my beautiful house. Yes, I have always thought it was beautiful with my <strike>dated</strike> asian/modern accents. Ever since my girls entered the picture is when I really started wanting more colors and different kinds of character and home-y charm. For a short time the only brightness was in their rooms. I had a deep red accent wall in my dark-ish master bedroom that I painted a light blue when Natalie was around 2. It felt so amazing to take that red out! Soon after I experimented with the world of fabric art. I used pillow cases that came with some new bedding I got. Hot glued some faux flowers and voila! I was hooked. Maybe I have too many fabric pieces now, but I am loving it. Pinterest is my lady and I really feel like it has opened up some windows and flown open a few doors that have been closed for too many years. My creativity has been stored away because all I have concentrated on is the girls and losing the baby weight. I feel so energized with projects in my head. I feel so alive with the creative juices pumping. The only problem I have is needing it to be done now...and when I mean now, I mean like 30 minutes ago. :) I get kind of irritated if I can't get something to work right or if I'm missing a piece or tool. UGH. BUT...luckily I can usually get it done after a tiny amount of stress. I really feel like ME and truly amazing when I am creating and pulling ideas together. I hope I have at least 3 projects in my head for all of eternity. To me it's that extra piece of something that keeps me happy and fulfilled in my sweet little life. I think it's because that is who I am. I am a creator. I have visions that need to be applied and worked out and brought into reality. Honestly, while I'm doing it I don't care what anyone thinks about me. I am in my own little world and I feel such pride in my work.
I hope that when you grow up you find something that makes you feel special, unique and completely wonderful. That "something" for me is obviously being your mommy, but also being the person who brings brightness, sparkles and creativity into our little world. :)
My dream is that you will always think of your mommy that way.
XO,
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