Love Hate Relationship

My son and daughter are so close. They love each other with every being in their body. But as much as they love each other that is just how much they fight.
Tony told me one day that police often get injured when responding to domestic violence calls and that is how he feels when he gets involved with Sophi and Troy.
I must say that I agree.
Alot of times I let them argue and just sit by and watch. I don't want to always intervene if they can resolve it themselves. I watched as Troy came by and hit Sophi on the top of the head with his hulk gloves and then I watched Sophi respond with a gentle shove as Troy feel on his behind. Then he grabbed his plastic hammer and went to swinging... I grabbed him up to put him in time out. Just as I was scooping him up he whacked her on the shoulder with hammer. She screamed! I told him "NO" and put him in the corner. He was crying... just as I turned around Sophi ran into me screaming, at first I thought it was over her 'ouchy' then I realized she had just pushed me! I said "what in the world" she was holding her hurt arm and screaming at me that I made her brudder cry and I was not nice to him.
I said, "he just hit you"
"I know but I don't want him to cry," she says with tears in her eyes.
Now, let me tell you, if he had hit me with that hammer, I'd want him to cry....

Time and time again if I put Sophi in time out Troy will go and stand with his nose in the corner right with her. They sit in time out together holding each other and crying.

They have a very strange relationship.

wine wine wine.. I whine!

Awesome movie.. ok not awesome, but informative
So I know nothing about wine. My husband however loves it! He has books about it, he really enjoys wine.. different types.. he acts so sophisticated about it. So, I decided that I wanted to know more about wine.
I looked at his books, didn't like them.. boring! But... I was searching netflix in the 'special interest' section and found the most awesome movie about wine.
John Cleese's Wine for the Confused
If any of you out there are totally confused by wine... watch this movie!!! It's the most interesting thing to get information about wine that I could find.. I am pretty excited about it, although I still don't like wine. Atleast I understand it a bit more..

My tumbling Kids!

Hope everyone is doing good.
The kids are signed up and loving gymnastics! Sophi goes to gymnastics in the evenings on Wednesday and Troy is going to a mommy and me tumble class in the mornings. Sophi really is the little ballerina but we just couldn't get it to fit in our schedule this year. Gymnastics is good for her, she is so weak in her skinny little arms. It was precious to watch her on the bars last night. Troy is my little monkey man. He loves running and tumbling. He loves the rings and can hang for soo long. He is so cute! I will have pictures of his class next week, but here are some pics of my girl!

birthdays birthdays birthdays!

What an amazingly busy week we had! Monday was labor day and two BBQs, Tuesday was Sophi's birthday and first day of school, Wednesday I had to work, Thursday I had to work, Friday was my birthday, Saturday was Sophi's bday party day, and Sunday was church, football, family, plus a quick trip to the grocery store.
Now, I am sitting in the living room listening to Troy scream 'Daddy.' Tony went to a mens fellowship tonight at a church about an hour away. He has been going to a weekly mens bible study there on Monday nights. Troy is not used to Tony not telling him good night and this is tough on the little guy. He loves his Daddy to tuck him in. I just called Tony and he is at least an hour away from being home. I can't let him stay up that late. Sophi has school tomorrow and there is no way that I can keep Troy quiet to let Sophi sleep and him stay up. I think he is settling down now though. Nothing worse than hearing your baby cry.
On a brighter note: Here are some pictures from Sophi's Bday party!





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What a fun day!!!

Grumpy Morning

What a great day!
I got up and really didn't want to. I was kind of stressed and didn't sleep well... it was one of those days when you just want to stay in bed as long as possible with your head under the covers. I felt just like this...

Then.. the phone rang... I looked at the clock and it was 8:23, that was sleeping in. The kids were awake, I could hear them in their rooms but they were content playing in their beds. I answered the phone trying to sound awake, I didn't want whoever was on the other end knowing that I was being so lazy as to not be up and moving at 8:30. It was the preacher man from our church, wishing us a good week. I guess it was like God's little reminder to get up and be grateful for even the littlest blessings.
I got up and remembered that I had told my friend Lisa that I would walk the 3.2 miles around a lake close to our house. She was going to be over to get me at 9:30. Tony was home so he watched the kids for me so I could go. I got the kids up, feed, dressed, and there was Lisa right on time. I ran out to her car and we headed to the lake. We walked around the lake and my hips were throbbing, I was hot and wanted nothing more than to go home and jump in the pool with my favorite little monsters!
So, when I got home I got the kids ready and we went to the pool. We had a good time. Tony went to the store for dog food and diapers. When we got home we feed the kids and naptime. So, my tired, lazy, morning ended up being rather productive. Now, energized I sat on the couch and played on the computer for a little bit. I was chatting with our friend Bradley and we decided that the best thing to do this evening was for Tony and I to load up the kids and go have dinner at their house. We have been friends with them for two years now and we have never been to their house. I know that sounds strange but they had a dog that I was severely allergic to so we always had them over to our house. Their dog passed away a few months ago, God Bless Amos, but I was really glad that I could come over to their house now! ;) Kati is one of my dearest friends and I really enjoyed her company. We had a great time. The kids played and had a great time! They have a little boy who is just a few months younger than Sophia. She loves him. She told us tonight that when she gets up she wants Paul to be her boyfriend. Troy adores Paul, he is the big brother Troy will never have. They are great friends and we had a great time. Not only is she a good friend but she is very very crafty, I'd call her an artist!! Check out her etsy shop. I ordered a few things from her for Christmas gifts. The bean bags are darling! She is having a baby in just a few weeks so if you want any custom orders before Christmas you better hurry! ;) We got home late and the kids were very tired and ready for bed... so to bed they went and to bed I am going...
So my grumpy morning ended being an awesome day.

Speaking of Sleep Deprivation...

Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen...

Here is the dumbest thing I think I've ever done. Now, in my defense, I don't think I would have done this had I not been so tired. Remember the stories about sleep deprivation? This could go right under that topic.

I stumbled into the house last week at 7am, no I wasn't out all night partying like a rock star, I was working. It had been a long night and all I was wanting in that moment was my bed.

However, I was the only one home on this morning so I had to take the dog out and take a shower, keep in mind I work in a hospital, I must take a shower and disinfect when I get home!

Upon getting out of the shower I put my toothpaste on my toothbrush and began to brush. Although the toothpaste didn't suds up like normal. I spit and my tongue went numb. I grabbed the toothpaste tube and realized it was anti fungal cream!

AHH!

I spit, and spit, and spit, and grabbed the crest and began brushing my teeth faster and harder than ever!

It was all I could do to read the back of the anti fungal tub and read the follwing " if swallowed contact poison control immediately".

I felt like my tongue was swelling, my throat was closing... I felt faint. I grabbed the phone book, looked up the number for poison control.

Multi-tasking, I rinsed my mouth with water and dialed the number.

It was ringing... my mind was spinning... what would I tell them, "yes I just brushed my teeth with athletes foot cream" NO! So, I did the same thing that any honorable woman would do. "Poison Control, How can I help you?"

"Yes, my daughter just tried to brush her teeth with anti fungal cream, I don't think she swallowed it but is there anything I need to be concerned about?"

"What exactly is the cream, mam?"

Oh NO, they know it was me..

"Equate, Anti fungal Cream, for athletes foot 1% anti fungal"

"How old is your daughter mam?"

"4"

"How much does she weigh?"

"One hundred.... I mean forty pounds" I almost lost it... I hope that's how much a four year old would way? My three year old weighs 32lbs so I thought that sounded about right.

"OK, mam, let me look this up for you."

I waited, feeling like my throat was closing, I couldn't feel my tongue, I may not be able to talk much longer.... was my voice horse?

"OK, looks like everything is going to be fine, go ahead and give her something to drink and rinse her mouth, call us if you need anything else...."

Instantly, my symptoms disappeared, just what I wanted to hear. I was going to survive. Ahh....

I gargled with Listerine and fell into the bed... I called Tony and told him what happened, just in case I died in my sleep. I can see the headlines "Mother found dead after brushing her teeth with athletes foot cream."

Sheesh!

end of summer whoorraaahh!

New Splash Park



Sophia starts school next week so we are making the most of this last week together. Today we went to the new splash park. It was really nice. A great addition to the city. It wasn't too busy because most of the schools started last week. It was $2 to get in, the area isn't to large, there are benches so you can watch your children which was very nice. The only thing that I didn't like was you have to pay even if you are the parent just sitting on a bench watching your kids. Tony had his swim shorts so he went in with the kids I sat out to take pictures and watch. Good thing I did though because Troy was less than thrilled. The water was a bit too cold for him and I think he is so short so it splashed him right in the eyes. Poor little guy. Sophi loved everything about it though. She also loved having her daddy all to herself. So Troy and I wondered over the park next door. He loved the slides, swings, and the spaceship with the wheel in it. I was sure, him being the water baby that he is, that he would love the water.. but no sir! He wanted nothing to do with it.
Here are some pictures from this very fun morning..
Me and My Hunny

Sophia who would not stand still long enough to get her picture taken...

Troy who stood very still...


Lastly her is a video I took of Troy at the park.. he was getting annoyed with all of my repetitive questions but it was so funny..

a new look...

Notice a new look on the blog ;)
I thought it was time for an update.

So, my mom called this morning, while I we were still sleeping and asked if we wanted to go to Target with her. I figured since the kids and I were going to be stuck home all day (Tony had the car) we should take advantage of getting out and go with her. So, we went over to Target and walked around for a few minutes and got some breakfast and Starbucks. My mom got Troy a neat little floatie for the pool. She got Sophia a Little Mermaid toy for the pool, so then we had to come home and go to the pool. ;) She also got my niece the coolest present for her 3rd birthday, which is this weekend. I can't say what it is because my brother may read this, but I am sure there will be pictures to share. ;)

So mom dropped us off at home and the kids played playdoh for a bit, then we went to the pool. Here are some great pics of the kiddos from our morning at the pool visit.







Now the kids are napping. Well, Troy is in his crib screaming... "Momma" "Sissy" "Momma" "Sissy"
AHHH!!!

watching the rain

It has been storming just about every afternoon for the past week. The grass and flowers have never looked so good. The kids and the dog are scared of the thunder. Sometimes it does get very loud. The dog and the kids run through the house fussing and whining. Three wimps! ;)

Sophia is getting ready to start school in a little over a week. She is very excited. I am sure she will do great. Her birthday is coming up soon too. She will be 4 years old on Sept 8th. We are planning a Garden themed party for her. We decided to let her have over about 5 little girls and do a very girly party for them. We are going to let them decorate pots and then plant flowers. She is happy to have her party and has been talking and talking about it. She is as dramatic as ever! I don't think that will ever change.

Troy is talking more and more lately. He says "I love you" -it is the most precious thing that I have every heard!! He is still loving his crib. When he is tired he climbs in it and says "night night" and asks for him "bah bah". His favorite show is Hi-5 on Discovery Kids. He wakes up in the morning and runs into the living room and screams "hi fi" at the television. When you turn it on he jumps around and dancing to the music and does somersaults around the floor.

Tony has been working a little bit the past week or two. I am really hopeful that he will be able to start working regularly again soon. I really have been struggling with working lately. Not that I don't like my job just I miss the kids. Most of the times it doesn't get to me but sometimes I really do miss how carefree our lives used to be. We were very blessed, and we still are. This defiantly is a new kind of normal though. I never understood Tony's stress with work and the financial pressures that go along with it, but I defiantly understand now. I was very naive to his stress and the pressure that he dealt for our family, I am also very happy that I can take some of that burden off of him. We can both weather this storm together.
I was only scheduled to work part time this month and I am going to try and pick up some extra shifts but that was a blow to my feeling of security with my job. I am going to take some classes this month to make myself a bit more marketable in the medical field, some short courses and classes that I can take to open up some possible opportunities later on.

Long Time No Blog

Where have I been!!??
It has been really tough getting used to juggling working, home, family, and friends... I am starting to get used to it now though. My house has never looked so terrible. My children are starting to get used to things. It's nice to feel settled, something I have wanted for a very long time.
Speaking of long time... I have the wedding pictures from when Sophia was the flower girl in my cousins wedding!!! WHOO HOO!!!
Look at my sweet baby. She is so perfect.




We had a really fun playgroup this morning. We called it "Bring your wheels" playgroup. All the kids brought something to ride and we walked/rode over to the pool and the kids swam then we came back for lunch. Troy rode his big wheels, he looks like Yoshi from Mario Cart. hehe. Sophia rode her Princess Scooter. It was so fun. The kids really enjoyed themselves. I loved being with my children but I can say that I appreciate and treasure every moment with them in a way that I never did before. I really adore these babies. It has taken a lot for me to get used to all of this.
Now, nap time!! I love nap time. I want to take a nap today but it is storming outside and my kiddos wake up scared when they hear the thunder so I don't want to fall asleep.