Here's a few things that make me smile:
1. Earlier this week, Lexi sat bravely in the chair at the beauty salon and got at least 4 inches chopped off. She now has a cute, chin-length bob. For the first time, there is a noticeable difference in the twins. I love seeing them branch off and become their own little people.
2. I can't get enough of the Fall colors around our house. I told Josh how funny it is that every year the leaves change color and yet every year, I am completely in awe. It is so beautiful. It's like my eyes can't get enough of the brilliant colors. What a treat before winter comes.
3. I love my husband for taking such good care of me this week--I had a small procedure done removing some "skin lesions" as the doctor called them. He stopped and bought me lots of bandages, took the day off of work, bought me a dozen roses, let me rest, changed bandages, checked on me through texts...what a nice guy! I love him.
4. I am feeling so blessed to have our neighbors Andy and Val. They love our kids and don't mind when Emma rings their doorbell and asks for an Oreo. Val has helped watch the kids several times in the last few weeks and she LOVES that she can help. It's so nice to have them in our lives.
5. I love quiet time like right now. The twins are still sleeping and I did not crawl back in bed. I watched some news, folded laundry, did some Christmas shopping on Amazon, and now blogging. My ears are so very HAPPY!
6. For 3 months, Ella slept in her sister's room on an air mattress. She finally moved back to her room and was sleeping on her bed. Now, she is sleeping on her wood floor with a few blankets under a sheet she calls a tent. I don't get it but now it's kinda funny. I wonder where she will be sleeping next!?
7. School is going well for everyone. LOVE!
8. In a few days, it is October. I can't wait to get out the Halloween decorations--I went a little overboard when they went on clearance last year. I love all things spooky!
9. Everyone is HEALTHY.
10. And last but to least, it's FRIDAY!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sometimes, things just work out
Our first week of school is (almost) in the books and it couldn't have gone any smoother.
Monday began with the greatest gift of all time. Lexi, at the ripe old age of 3 years and 5 months, gave up diapers. Well, actually she had no choice because we used up the last box and I REFUSED to give in to another. This attempt at potty training began just like my last attempt 3 months ago--she wore underwear, but this girl has THE MOST AMAZING BLADDER STRENGTH. She held it for over 24 hours. Can you even imagine? She didn't pee until I put her in a warm shower and made her go in there. I, again, was beyond frustrated, but then on the evening of Day #2, she did it and it just clicked and she's been going on the potty non-stop with a big ole' smile on her face.
Ella LOVES riding the school bus. In fact, this bus riding thing has actually changed my oldest daughter into a civil, jump out of bed and greet the morning kind of person. Last year when I was driving, there was moaning and grunting. I had to be on her case to get ready. Now she's on Emma's case because "THE BUS IS COMING!" I even told her today how I have never seen her this happy in the morning. Thank you Virginia Bus Transportation!
Emma is doing well with the change from home life to every day kindergarten. She is a girl of few words when it comes to the details of her day. She needs to get more sleep I think--I'm still trying to adjust everyone's bedtimes. She said she made a new friend--a boy named Dawson. I'm happy that she's already comfortable going and we don't have tears or scared feelings about leaving home.
And now, I am sitting here in a quiet house. The twins are still sleeping. Josh left for work. I have the option of going back to bed (which I've done a couple times this week, not going to lie) or being productive or taking a really long shower or sitting on the deck or...
I have quickly realized this week that I am going to have more opportunities to get things accomplished, relax, make some better suppers! That lasts, however, until 3:30 which is when the girls come home. Then it's back to reality!
Monday began with the greatest gift of all time. Lexi, at the ripe old age of 3 years and 5 months, gave up diapers. Well, actually she had no choice because we used up the last box and I REFUSED to give in to another. This attempt at potty training began just like my last attempt 3 months ago--she wore underwear, but this girl has THE MOST AMAZING BLADDER STRENGTH. She held it for over 24 hours. Can you even imagine? She didn't pee until I put her in a warm shower and made her go in there. I, again, was beyond frustrated, but then on the evening of Day #2, she did it and it just clicked and she's been going on the potty non-stop with a big ole' smile on her face.
Ella LOVES riding the school bus. In fact, this bus riding thing has actually changed my oldest daughter into a civil, jump out of bed and greet the morning kind of person. Last year when I was driving, there was moaning and grunting. I had to be on her case to get ready. Now she's on Emma's case because "THE BUS IS COMING!" I even told her today how I have never seen her this happy in the morning. Thank you Virginia Bus Transportation!
Emma is doing well with the change from home life to every day kindergarten. She is a girl of few words when it comes to the details of her day. She needs to get more sleep I think--I'm still trying to adjust everyone's bedtimes. She said she made a new friend--a boy named Dawson. I'm happy that she's already comfortable going and we don't have tears or scared feelings about leaving home.
And now, I am sitting here in a quiet house. The twins are still sleeping. Josh left for work. I have the option of going back to bed (which I've done a couple times this week, not going to lie) or being productive or taking a really long shower or sitting on the deck or...
I have quickly realized this week that I am going to have more opportunities to get things accomplished, relax, make some better suppers! That lasts, however, until 3:30 which is when the girls come home. Then it's back to reality!
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