So not much has happened in the last few weeks but it feels like time is just flying by. Ivy is growing more and learning SO much everyday it always amazes me. Aaron is in a totally new phase of development and we are starting to teach him the way to do 911 and when is the right time to call etc. It makes him feel important and it helps me feel more secure home with the kids all the time. He is my smart little man and catches onto things so quickly.
I have been trying to focus more on enjoying each day because of how fast the time goes. I sit and realize that it is almost August. August is the last real month of "summer" and it is amazing how fast the summer went. I am looking forward to fall but I also know that when the fall hits I go back to school and it means even more time that I am trying to juggle with the kids and housework and learning too.
Going back to school makes me nervous but it also makes me excited. I should only need 3 semesters to get it done which is even more exciting than most people can realize. I have been working so long and so hard to try and get my bachelors and it is so close and within my reach. It will be a LOT of work and more work than I ever thought it would be now with two kiddos but it will be worth it.
Not sure what else to say. I have plenty left to say I suppose but none of which I guess I want on my blog forever in the digital world. Just looking forward to the fall while still trying to really enjoy each day this summer with the kids.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Things I never considered about being a mom
So these are things that I suppose at some level I knew but never really truly considered when it came to motherhood.
1. Everyday I have at least SOME bodily fluid on me that isn't my own, usually more than once.
2. Diapers would become higher on my priority list to wash than clothes.
3. Toys would become the centerpiece on my coffee table.
4. I would deal with tantrums everyday, and learn how to handle them effectively.
5. That a smile could come on my face at 3am when I am awaken by either child, only to find a grinning beast staring at me from their bed.
6. That "How Does a Dinosaur Say Goodnight" would become the most read book in my house.
7. That every morning I would be greeted by two very happy little creatures that are just excited to see *me*.
8. That having two people depend on me 100% for everything could be such a rewarding experience.
9. How big little arms can feel when they give Bear hugs.
10. The simple enjoyment of sitting on the couch talking with two little people and cuddling.
1. Everyday I have at least SOME bodily fluid on me that isn't my own, usually more than once.
2. Diapers would become higher on my priority list to wash than clothes.
3. Toys would become the centerpiece on my coffee table.
4. I would deal with tantrums everyday, and learn how to handle them effectively.
5. That a smile could come on my face at 3am when I am awaken by either child, only to find a grinning beast staring at me from their bed.
6. That "How Does a Dinosaur Say Goodnight" would become the most read book in my house.
7. That every morning I would be greeted by two very happy little creatures that are just excited to see *me*.
8. That having two people depend on me 100% for everything could be such a rewarding experience.
9. How big little arms can feel when they give Bear hugs.
10. The simple enjoyment of sitting on the couch talking with two little people and cuddling.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Dreary days etc
So the last week has been pretty rough with the weather. We got ONE warm sunny day. The rest of the days have been rainy and cold, example, today was 58 and raining...in July. While I realize I am in VT I am not really prepared for 20+ degrees below seasonal average....for a week +.
Oddly enough the kids have managed all right. They seem to be great at playing together most of the time and today I took out the duplos before lunch and they played together nicely for 45 minutes and only stopped because I had lunch ready and it was time to eat.
We also had an activity to do this afternoon as one of our friends brought Aaron over a birthday gift, a little crocodile that you put stickers on and glue together that is also a clock. Aaron was VERY excited to make the clock and did a great job with the stickers.
We are also trying to see if A can be a "big boy" at night now. I put him in a pull up and we talked about using the potty tonight etc etc and how if he keeps the pull up dry for 3 nights in a row he can wear underpants to bed and if he keeps his pull ups dry he can put a sticker on a calender in the AM. He seems VERY excited about it and I am crossing my fingers but the boy sleeps like a log so I am not sure he will wake up to pee or not...I always go in around 11 to give him water so I will ask him then if he has to pee...remind him what is going on etc.
Oddly enough the kids have managed all right. They seem to be great at playing together most of the time and today I took out the duplos before lunch and they played together nicely for 45 minutes and only stopped because I had lunch ready and it was time to eat.
We also had an activity to do this afternoon as one of our friends brought Aaron over a birthday gift, a little crocodile that you put stickers on and glue together that is also a clock. Aaron was VERY excited to make the clock and did a great job with the stickers.
We are also trying to see if A can be a "big boy" at night now. I put him in a pull up and we talked about using the potty tonight etc etc and how if he keeps the pull up dry for 3 nights in a row he can wear underpants to bed and if he keeps his pull ups dry he can put a sticker on a calender in the AM. He seems VERY excited about it and I am crossing my fingers but the boy sleeps like a log so I am not sure he will wake up to pee or not...I always go in around 11 to give him water so I will ask him then if he has to pee...remind him what is going on etc.
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