I'm like a mushy banana...

I'm not 40 yet but I'm starting to feel the effects of aging.

I can't remember the last time I was able to stay up past 10:00 p.m. (and 10:00 is really pushing it) or when I was able to sleep in past 8:00 a.m.

My knees creak when I bend them, I'm not able to get up from a sitting position without making a groaning sound. Don't get me started on the farts! haha

Shopping has changed too. I look really out of place trying on clothes in those cute trendy stores like American Eagle and The Garage. I swear they make the clothes smaller, I used to be so proud that I was a size 4 but somehow those stores make me look like a lumpy sausage being squeezed through a ripped plastic casing. Can that be possible?!! No more La Senza sexy panties for me, now I get a multi pack of coton comfies at Zellers. Jammies are mismatched oversized t shirts and flannel bottoms or long johns.

The most heartbreaking of all......the clerks at the beer store don't even consider asking me for my ID anymore!!!!!!!

So I prefer not to call myself old. Just ripe!!

upon reflexion

Ok so I want to start over. It seems that I bitch about Carly way too much. I really should write about some good stuff. I honestly do love my little monkeys, and wouldn't trade them for the world.

My blog is turning into somewhat of a diary...I guess maybe that's the point but really who wants to read negativity?!!!

I vow to keep my blog entries light and fun, like I had initially intended

Have a happy, sunny weekend!!! If you see a huge pile of shit - don't fret, there must be a pony around there somewhere!

Return of The Jod-eye!

I'mmmm baaaack!!!! Either I had a blond moment, a senior moment, mom brain, or a combination of all of the above. I haven't updated my little blog in some time because I couldn't remember my username or password. All is good now and recorded somewhere safe. (as long as I never forget where that is!)

So I re-read my last post about Carly being alot better. I must have been high oh sugar when I wrote that. She is not better. She is WORSE!!! I don't know how I managed to create such a spoiled little girl. The temper tantrums, the clingyness, the screaming!! She isn't a bad kid, and she's cute and smart when she's playing. The problem is she cannot seem to play independently. Mommy has to be a part of everything. Even puzzles. She will lug around a puzzle all over the house until she finds me so that she can put it on my lap to do it. She's fine at playgroup and other people's houses. She has no problems with me leaving her with people...but as soon as I'm in the room MOMMA MOMMA MOMMA MOMMA!

I know what I'm supposed to do. I know I'm supposed to ignore her when she's having a tantrum. It would be alot easier if she didn't follow me around and if I didn't have another little monkey to pay attention to. And I know why she is so clingy...she's bored. But there is only so much I can do to keep her entertained.

Ok thank you for listening to me vent. I feel much better now. Really I do!

calm before the storm?

Hmmm well it's possible, dare I say, that we have gotten over rough times with Carly? Lately she's been very good. I should knock on wood shouldn't I? There seems to be less tantrums (if any) and she's much more independant. She still wants me around but isn't as demanding about it anymore. Nice!!

On the other hand - she seems to be having less afternoon naps. At least she has quiet time for at least an hour and then she gets up and plays very nicely. I still have a break and she has down time. I have to say that I'm really enjoying her alot more lately. She's alot of fun and completely adorable.

Knock on wood!!!!

wastin away in suburbia

Just kiddin...still loving it living out here. After all, I've always lived out here! I have noticed however that my blog entries are very few and far between. There is a reason for that. I have nothing to write about!!!!!

I suppose I could write about my kids...I've really been having a hard time lately with Carly. She's one tough cookie. She's not a bad baby but man, does she ever scream! And often!! I just can't handle these temper tantrums. I know things will get better once she's able to communicate but lately I have been banging my head against the wall. I have to admit...her neediness has improved this past week. I was able to do dishes a couple of times as well as get her dinner ready in the kitchen without her freaking out. Baby steps!!

Ethan is a little angel, he is so quiet. Well, he's a little whiny sometimes and he can't speak yet at all which worries me but at least he isn't too high maintenance! Today I was thrilled because he took a few bites of chicken. This kid is impossible to feed. All he likes (aside from baby food) is toast with peanut butter, fruit, and junk food!

aaah kids!! I don't know why I thought that I'd be good at this!

I have to admit though, they've been very good the past two days. It's been good. I was actually in such a good mood that I painted my nails and put on some make up. I'm working my way up to brushing my hair and possibly shaving! (kidding)

Well I suppose this blog entry should have been titled winter blahs!!

contest

Here I am waiting until the last minute to be creative. I'd like to make a gingerbread house for our Christmas party at home and I would like to have a fun contest for someone to win it. But....the tricky part is thinking of a contest that is age appropriate. There will be a 9 year old, a 7 year old, a 5 year old...and the twins but really...they don't count! haha. There is also a 17 year old and a 19 year old. What would be a fun fun contest that could involve all of them where everyone has a chance? Obviously an older child will win a colouring or drawing contest...I could pick a name out of a hat but that seems boring......

HELP!!!

post twin pregnancy

Wanna know what feels real good? What really makes my day? What makes my damaged tummy - complete with stretch marks, wrinkled skin, deformed tummy completely worth it? FITTING IN TO SIZE 2 PANTS!!!!!!!!