1. Are you a neat sleeper or a messy sleeper?
A neat sleeper. The bed almost looks made already if I've slept in it alone...which doesn't happen too often.
2. Fill in the blank. I wish I was more ________________.
proactive.
3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?
That breastfeeding (in all its glory!) hurts like heck and there's nothing natural about it!
4. What was the best thing you ever found at a garage sale/flea market?
I can't remember the last time I went to a garage sale. I'm not a big fan of them.
5. If you could have any meal brought to you right now, what would it be?
A smoked turkey sandwich on a croissant from McAlisters Deli. My favorite!
Your turn... : )
Friday, August 6, 2010
Potty Trained!!
So it's been a long time since I've blogged. I've been hearing that from several people lately. So sorry! Summer's just been a big blur. First we went on vacation to California, then we had swimming lessons, dance lessons, lots of days outside, a visit from Grandpa and so much more. The biggest milestone of this summer has been potty training the twins. I wasn't sure if it would be easier or harder with 2 but it's definitely been easier. Plus I was under NO pressure to get it done. They don't have to be completely potty trained for Mother's Day Out this year. Plus I'm not pregnant and stressing about how many diapers we'll need (like I was when I was training Cassie - boy was that a mistake!!). Cassie's actually been a big help. She'll go with them to the bathroom and get SOOOO excited when they go. Plus they watch each other. It's honestly been a breeze! At least compared to how hard Cassie was to get trained.
School starts in 1 week and 3 days!!! Yay for me!! It can't start soon enough. Summer started out pretty relaxing and fun, but by now, the girls are so bored they're all acting up. Plus Hannah & Olivia have discovered they can climb out of their cribs...great. We've ordered mattresses for their "big girl beds" but they're not in yet. So naps and bedtimes have been a mess lately. August 16th, please come soon!!! Cassie's so excited to start Kingergarten at Victory...she is so adorable in her little uniform. And the babies miss their teachers from "school" at Greenwell Springs Baptist. I know they'll all be glad to start school. But no one in this house will be happier about it than me! : )
School starts in 1 week and 3 days!!! Yay for me!! It can't start soon enough. Summer started out pretty relaxing and fun, but by now, the girls are so bored they're all acting up. Plus Hannah & Olivia have discovered they can climb out of their cribs...great. We've ordered mattresses for their "big girl beds" but they're not in yet. So naps and bedtimes have been a mess lately. August 16th, please come soon!!! Cassie's so excited to start Kingergarten at Victory...she is so adorable in her little uniform. And the babies miss their teachers from "school" at Greenwell Springs Baptist. I know they'll all be glad to start school. But no one in this house will be happier about it than me! : )
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Trip to California
We just got back from a weeklong trip to California to visit my dad (Grandpa). It was all 5 of us and we had a great time! The girls loved the plane ride and really did great. It worked out perfectly that we never had to wait long for our flights and we never had to rush either. We spent 2 days at DisneyLand, 1 day in San Diego at Sea World, 1 day at Aliso Beach Park, and 1 day shopping : ). The other 2 days were travel days. Here's some pics from our trip...
Our first day at Disney...the kids were in shock.
Olivia & Grandpa watching a parade
Mark clicking his heels...it must really be the happiest place on earth!
We loved Shamu!
...and giant teeth
My beautiful girls in front of Minnie Mouse's house
Mark & Cassie at the entrance to the parks
Tinkerbell!!!
Me & my Hannah
Our beauties
Our first day at Disney...the kids were in shock.
Olivia & Grandpa watching a parade
Mark clicking his heels...it must really be the happiest place on earth!
We loved Shamu!
...and giant teeth
My beautiful girls in front of Minnie Mouse's house
Mark & Cassie at the entrance to the parks
Tinkerbell!!!
Me & my Hannah
Our beauties
Sunday Stealing
1. You’re building your dream house. What’s the one thing that this house absolutely, positively MUST HAVE? (other than the obvious basics of course)
A huge pantry and linen closet. Oh and a butler's pantry!!! I've wanted one of those for a long time. I don't know why...they're just so cool. Plus it feels fancy.
2. What is your dream car?
I'm not a big car person...as long as it's nice, has all the convenient features I'd like and it's paid off, I'm good.
3. What is your favorite website that isn’t a blog?
Oh I don't know, maybe Amazon.com cause I like to shop?
4. iPhone 4 or Droid, which do you want?
I'm going with iPhone 4. I don't have a clue about either one but I hate the way they say "droid" on the Droid commercials...it's creepy to me. So they don't get my vote. : )
5. When you’re feeling down or lonely or just generally out of sorts, what do you do to cheer yourself up?
Ice cream always helps! But really, talk to my Mom or Mark, hug my girls...
6. Tell me about something or someone that you love that most people seem to hate.
Numbers...I can actually enjoy balancing my checkbook (as long as there's enough money in it!)
7. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A grandma! Of course I want to wait about 25 years for this! But I love the idea of spoiling grandbabies and then sending them back.
8. Would you go on a reality show if given the chance?
No way!
9. Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up. (Grade school, Middle School, Jr. High or High School only.)
I loved Mrs. Browning for 10th grade English, Mrs. Boyle for all my drama classes, and Mrs. Smith for choir.
10. You get one pass to do something illegal or immoral. What are you gonna do?
No clue.
11. What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was 21, living near LSU with Melissa, Aimie & Amanda. Almost done with college. Just started seeing Mark. Fun being carefree!
12. By this time next year, I ...
don't know.
13. Do you think the United States will elect a female President in your lifetime? Do you think this would be a good thing?
If they're the right person for the job, sure.
14. Which fictional, TV show character you would shag anytime?
Already have my dream man!
15. What is your greatest pet peeve?
There's a McDonald's near our house that has a driveway in from 2 sides. It drives me insane when people want to cut in line at the drive thru instead of driving around the building and getting in line like the rest of us. I mean, it's okay if there's no line but when there is a line, get in it! I can get very territorial when someone tries to wedge their way between me and my caffeine fix for the day!
16. Tell me about your most recent trip of more than 100 miles?
We just got back from our first family vacation with all 5 of us. Went to California (south of L.A.) to visit my dad and take the kids to DisneyLand and Sea World. We flew and the kids loved the plane. It was exhausting but we all had a great time. I'll post pics later.
17. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus?
Dictionary
18. Do you have a nickname? What is it?
Mommy
19. What are you dreading at the moment?
Cassie's swimming lessons for the next 2 weeks. I don't dread the actual lessons, but they're WAY across town and I just don't like to drag all 3 kids across town for a 40 minute lesson. But I picked the place so I really can't complain. Cassie really liked it there last year.
20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
No
21. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship.
Wrong guy.
22. What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Sweating but trying to sleep...our A/C went out last night!!
23. Do you have any famous relatives?
No, but I have a relative with a famous name.
24. How many different beverages have you drank today?
Lots of cold drinks
25. What is something you are excited about?
Cassie starting Kindergarten in the fall
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group?
Umm...I sang at church a few weeks ago. I speak monthly at our Mothers Of PreSschoolers group but it's not very large.
27. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
It's hot.
28. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Wondering what to do about the A/C and waiting on Mark to get home. He went out with some friends after work. He had fun and he deserved it!
29. What’s a word that you say a lot?
"No", "Sit down", "Be kind", some days I feel like a broken record. : )
30. Who is your worst enemy?
Ice cream, but he's also such a great friend!
A huge pantry and linen closet. Oh and a butler's pantry!!! I've wanted one of those for a long time. I don't know why...they're just so cool. Plus it feels fancy.
2. What is your dream car?
I'm not a big car person...as long as it's nice, has all the convenient features I'd like and it's paid off, I'm good.
3. What is your favorite website that isn’t a blog?
Oh I don't know, maybe Amazon.com cause I like to shop?
4. iPhone 4 or Droid, which do you want?
I'm going with iPhone 4. I don't have a clue about either one but I hate the way they say "droid" on the Droid commercials...it's creepy to me. So they don't get my vote. : )
5. When you’re feeling down or lonely or just generally out of sorts, what do you do to cheer yourself up?
Ice cream always helps! But really, talk to my Mom or Mark, hug my girls...
6. Tell me about something or someone that you love that most people seem to hate.
Numbers...I can actually enjoy balancing my checkbook (as long as there's enough money in it!)
7. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A grandma! Of course I want to wait about 25 years for this! But I love the idea of spoiling grandbabies and then sending them back.
8. Would you go on a reality show if given the chance?
No way!
9. Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up. (Grade school, Middle School, Jr. High or High School only.)
I loved Mrs. Browning for 10th grade English, Mrs. Boyle for all my drama classes, and Mrs. Smith for choir.
10. You get one pass to do something illegal or immoral. What are you gonna do?
No clue.
11. What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was 21, living near LSU with Melissa, Aimie & Amanda. Almost done with college. Just started seeing Mark. Fun being carefree!
12. By this time next year, I ...
don't know.
13. Do you think the United States will elect a female President in your lifetime? Do you think this would be a good thing?
If they're the right person for the job, sure.
14. Which fictional, TV show character you would shag anytime?
Already have my dream man!
15. What is your greatest pet peeve?
There's a McDonald's near our house that has a driveway in from 2 sides. It drives me insane when people want to cut in line at the drive thru instead of driving around the building and getting in line like the rest of us. I mean, it's okay if there's no line but when there is a line, get in it! I can get very territorial when someone tries to wedge their way between me and my caffeine fix for the day!
16. Tell me about your most recent trip of more than 100 miles?
We just got back from our first family vacation with all 5 of us. Went to California (south of L.A.) to visit my dad and take the kids to DisneyLand and Sea World. We flew and the kids loved the plane. It was exhausting but we all had a great time. I'll post pics later.
17. Which do you use more often, the dictionary or the thesaurus?
Dictionary
18. Do you have a nickname? What is it?
Mommy
19. What are you dreading at the moment?
Cassie's swimming lessons for the next 2 weeks. I don't dread the actual lessons, but they're WAY across town and I just don't like to drag all 3 kids across town for a 40 minute lesson. But I picked the place so I really can't complain. Cassie really liked it there last year.
20. Do you worry that others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
No
21. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship.
Wrong guy.
22. What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Sweating but trying to sleep...our A/C went out last night!!
23. Do you have any famous relatives?
No, but I have a relative with a famous name.
24. How many different beverages have you drank today?
Lots of cold drinks
25. What is something you are excited about?
Cassie starting Kindergarten in the fall
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group?
Umm...I sang at church a few weeks ago. I speak monthly at our Mothers Of PreSschoolers group but it's not very large.
27. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
It's hot.
28. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Wondering what to do about the A/C and waiting on Mark to get home. He went out with some friends after work. He had fun and he deserved it!
29. What’s a word that you say a lot?
"No", "Sit down", "Be kind", some days I feel like a broken record. : )
30. Who is your worst enemy?
Ice cream, but he's also such a great friend!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
K4 Graduation
Here's our little graduate with her very first diploma. I know she'll have a hundred more graduations before college but they're all going to be special. I'm sad that she'll be leaving Greenwell Springs Baptist ELC...we've LOVED it there. Their director, Jancie, is wonderful and she makes sure they have the best teachers, activities and learning fun. Hannah and Olivia will still be there for the next two years, so I'm not super sad since we'll still be around for a while. But Cassie is moving on to Kindergarten at Victory Academy. It's so funny because that's where I went to elementary school and some of the same staff are still there. I know she's going to love "big school" and look adorable in her uniforms. She can't wait for summer to be over so she can start school again.
We have babies!
Well, actually we have ducklings. More acurately a duck that lives in the lake behind our house had ducklings. She makes a nest in our yard at the edge of the water each year. This year she seemed late...maybe because it was cold longer this winter. But aren't the ducklings precious?! So cute and fluffy! They come up in the yard every now and then.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
5 Years Old
Here's a look back over Cassie's 5 years and 6 birthdays...the time really does fly by faster than I could have imagined...I love you Cassie! Happy 5th Birthday!
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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