5.19.09

Today was a rough day, so there are no photos. I was very productive. I got a lot of cleaning done, and knitting accomplished while the girls ate lunch and napped. But then, worlds collided, and Maddyson has been extremely difficult. She doesn't want to behave, or do anything besides yell, scream, and stomp.

Excitement for today? Laura can write her name! :)

5.18.09

Funnies:

Maddy sitting on Jake's shoulder like a parrot, and Laura "helping" Gg walk.

Photo:

Laura "reading" a knitting "how-to" book in Maddy's pj pants.

Today we:

Gramma called this morning, so we went out for breakfast with her, and then picked up Gg and Aunt Cathy, to take them shopping and pick up Gg's new glasses. After that, we went back to Gramma's house and watched some old Mary Tyler Moore episodes while the girls played. Then, back home to read with Daddy while Mommy makes dinner. Following dinner will be baths, story time, and then early to bed because the naps were skipped today.

See you tomorrow!

5.17.09

Funnies:

"Headbanging" to 90s hits.

Photo of the day:

This is actually from Friday, when we went to visit Jake's Grandmother and Aunt Terra.

Today, we did the laundry at Gramma's house. After lunch, they wouldn't settle down (they never do if they aren't home), so we came home, and they slept from 2-4. I made fried rice from scratch, and they each had two helpings, then a freezer pop. We went to visit Gg for a little while, and she gave me a bone crochet hook which belonged to HER grandmother! I feel honored that she'd give it to me. Tomorrow proves to be busy as well. :) See you then!

3.12.09

Funnies:

Laura's chipmunk smile, and Maddy's songs.

Photo:

They were playing "Rapunzel" on the couch with some yarn that I had to take out of a project I was working on. Maddy kept saying "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!" and then jumping onto the couch. Laura, in true mimic fashion would then yell "Punzel!" as she dove.

Today we...

Went to Gramma's to work on the invites for Gg's surprise 75th birthday party, and took long naps.

Wish Lists

For anyone needing gift ideas for any of us (birthdays, Christmas, etc.):
Veronica: http://www.target.com/lists/35MR1H0G6VIK0
Jacob: http://www.target.com/lists/3KVJS6PEPMDPH
Maddy: http://www.target.com/lists/3D9FIMSXUEURJ
Laura: http://www.target.com/lists/3JLO738FYR1OH

3.10.09/ 3.11.09

We spent time at Grandma's yesterday, doing laundry. Then we came home and the girls built a puzzle together. It was nice to see them work together for a change, rather than against each other as they seem to like to.

Dinner time went so much smoother last night than it has for quite a while. I think the hard learned lesson from the other night sunk in. At least for a few days, anyway.

Today we're starting a new schedule. Everything is accounted for and has it's own time, right down to toothbrushing. Hopefully this will help everyone stay on a more even keel, and have less meltdowns. Right now they're watching a movie while I catch up on emails, blogging, and today's scheduled cleaning (the bathroom, and the kitchen floor. What fun).

Friday or Monday there will be a new produce stand opening up in town. He's going to have fresh fruits and veggies at about half the price of the grocer! I'm really pretty excited about that, as I decided a couple of days ago that I'm not buying boxes or cans anymore. Fresh all the way! :) Jake and the girls aren't thrilled to be loosing all the preservatives, but I sure am!

3.9.09

I missed posting yesterday. Sorry about that, I wasn't feeling very well.

Funnies:

Today there were no funnies. Our day was a constant battle. One that I eventually won at seven tonight. More later on that.

Photo:

Today a package came in the mail for me, and the person sending it was sweet enough to think of the girls when choosing the things to send. Here they are, doing a photo "thank you" card to the sender:

Today we:

Battled all day over last night's dinner. I have finally reached the end of my rope with the eating issues we've been having. I decided that they ARE indeed going to eat what we eat. So, I put a little bit of each thing on their plates, and informed them that THIS was dinner. They didn't eat it. I then told them that they would be having this for every meal until it was gone. It took quite a bit of crying and screaming on their parts and saying "No." more times than I'd care to ever say it again on mine. At 7, they broke and ate it. As a reward, Gramma and Pa came to get them, and took them for ice cream at McDonald's. They'll be staying up late tonight obviously, since it's already 7:30 and bedtime is at 7. Phew... It was a hard won battle, but hopefully subsequent ones will be easier.