Brier is currently obsessed with "pa corn".
Morning noon and night the kid demands pa corn. As soon as I get her out of bed in the morning her first request? Milk, then pa corn.
We should not be catering to the request (demand) as much as we do, but she is just so damn cute we can't say no!
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
How is this possible?
Lauren
Yes, I am indeed a month late with your birthday blog post but in my defense you think everyday is your birthday so in some ways I'm not behind at all.
You. Are. Four.
How did that happen?
You started school 2 months ago and most days it is wonderful. You LOVE school. You love your 'teachers' Mrs Mayer, Carleigh and Charlene. You love your friends and you love being a big girl and going to big girl school. What you are not so great at is sitting down for circle time although you often instruct Brier to sit "Criss Cross Applesauce, hands in your lap, eyes froward and listening ears on" so I know you know the expectation. You're not fooling anyone.
You will suddenly break in to songs like the Frozen soundtrack, a song about five little pumpkins complete with hand actions or Down By The Bay and when it's time for the rhyme you yell "Mommy... TALK!". You use the words 'actually' and 'remember' in ways that make your parents feel like you're mocking us. You like to torment Brier, but also can be very affectionate toward her which will likely continue for the rest of your lives of you are anything like my sister and I.
Your favorite people are your grandma(s) and grandpa(s) and you want to see them as much as possible.
You are always hungry. Except at dinner time. This particularly drives your father insane.
You tell people that you take Karate. In fact you will bow with your hands together and high-kick in a way that makes them think that you actually do take Karate. You do not take Karate.
You are perfect and perfectly imperfect at the same time.
You. Are. Four.
How did that happen?
XO Mommy
Yes, I am indeed a month late with your birthday blog post but in my defense you think everyday is your birthday so in some ways I'm not behind at all.
You. Are. Four.
How did that happen?
You started school 2 months ago and most days it is wonderful. You LOVE school. You love your 'teachers' Mrs Mayer, Carleigh and Charlene. You love your friends and you love being a big girl and going to big girl school. What you are not so great at is sitting down for circle time although you often instruct Brier to sit "Criss Cross Applesauce, hands in your lap, eyes froward and listening ears on" so I know you know the expectation. You're not fooling anyone.
You will suddenly break in to songs like the Frozen soundtrack, a song about five little pumpkins complete with hand actions or Down By The Bay and when it's time for the rhyme you yell "Mommy... TALK!". You use the words 'actually' and 'remember' in ways that make your parents feel like you're mocking us. You like to torment Brier, but also can be very affectionate toward her which will likely continue for the rest of your lives of you are anything like my sister and I.
Your favorite people are your grandma(s) and grandpa(s) and you want to see them as much as possible.
You are always hungry. Except at dinner time. This particularly drives your father insane.
You tell people that you take Karate. In fact you will bow with your hands together and high-kick in a way that makes them think that you actually do take Karate. You do not take Karate.
You are perfect and perfectly imperfect at the same time.
You. Are. Four.
How did that happen?
XO Mommy
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Darkness
We continue to struggle with Lauren and potty training.
It has developed in to a medical issue which is not easily cured.
This by far has been my darkest time as a parent. I know it could be worse. We have healthy, happy children, but that doesn't make it easier. School starts in 3 weeks and I am panicked. How are we going to get through this? How will the other kids at school treat her? Will they make fun of her the rest of her life? Will her teacher be understanding? I'm nervous, worried, and so over it. If I never see or talk about poop again it will be too soon.
Its not her fault. Its probably ours, but it needs to get resolved.
Done with one
Dear Brier,
You turned two on Friday. We took you camping - something that I continue to regret. But I forgive you ;)
You are developing into a feisty, funny, chatterbox. You are speaking in full sentences and starting to potty train. You win everyone you meet over with your grin.
Much to my surprise you love meat and vegetables. You happily chomp on asparagus and green beans, but bacon is really your true passion.
You are a fearless swimmer and without hesitation jump off of the side of the pool in to the water.
Please don't ever lose your spark.
Love you to the moon.
XO MOM
Possessive
Brier just turned two. Lauren is still three. Seeing them interact together is adorable sometimes. They kiss and hug each other when they don't know we're watching. Brier often refers to Lauren as "My Lauren"- my Lauren is crying. My Lauren hit my arm. Adorable. Well not the crying and hitting part so much.
I hope this trend continues and their relationship continues to grow.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Two cutie pies
The girls are so fun and adorable lately. Yes, most days are still very challenging, but there are more and more moments when they melt my heart. The conversations they have are wonderful. The games they play are fun, and the belly laughs they erupt in to are priceless.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Come on boys!
Lauren's newest phrase is "Come on boys! Hurry up!"
She is using it on Norm, Brier and I. Where is this coming from? There are 5 girls at daycare and no boys, other than Norm, at home.
She also gets frustrated with Brier and says " Little brothers!"
That's from Max and Ruby.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Saying goodbye
I did not get a chance to mention that we had to say goodbye to George on March 26, 2014. It was a very difficult day which I would never want to relive. George was a lovely, loyal member of our family and we still miss him every day, but we know he is no longer sick and suffering.
Lauren and Brier were very fortunate to have known George for as long as they did. He will forever be commemorated through Brier's middle name, Georgia.
Rest in peace Georgie.
Bad mommy
Some days I'm a bad mommy. Today is one of them. Once again we bit off a home reno project that's bigger than the two of us. In addition, we're trying to pull it off while entertaining 2 toddlers. Nearly impossible! My energy was low and my patience was even lower. I was a mommy with a short fuse. Bad mommy.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
3.5 is not for the weak
Lauren is now 3.5 and still giving her parents a run for their money. We registered her for junior kindergarden and now she is talking a lot about school and friends. We realized that she now calls other little girls her "sisters" so it seems like we've got some explaining to do. She started soccer last week and loves to run and kick the balls with her new friends (aka, her sisters).
We are still potty training her. She has #2 accidents daily. I'm at a loss as to how to remedy this situation. I guess she'll catch on when she's ready? She understands what she needs to do, and has done it on the toilet a few times, but she seems to rather go in her pants.
She is doing this hilarious thing... she says she is going to do a puppet show so she clears her throat and yells:
Jellygenleman....
Raiseyourboys...
BRIERSISTER......
then she bows and backs out of the room after introducing who ever it was that she was interested in. Hilarious! I have a video. I hope this never ends.
She is in a screaming stage. Everything that comes out of her mouth, happy, sad angry or otherwise is in the volume of a scream. It's driving me insane.
We are still potty training her. She has #2 accidents daily. I'm at a loss as to how to remedy this situation. I guess she'll catch on when she's ready? She understands what she needs to do, and has done it on the toilet a few times, but she seems to rather go in her pants.
She is doing this hilarious thing... she says she is going to do a puppet show so she clears her throat and yells:
Jellygenleman....
Raiseyourboys...
BRIERSISTER......
then she bows and backs out of the room after introducing who ever it was that she was interested in. Hilarious! I have a video. I hope this never ends.
She is in a screaming stage. Everything that comes out of her mouth, happy, sad angry or otherwise is in the volume of a scream. It's driving me insane.
18 months
Brier is now 18 months old. This is my favourite age by far. She is walking, talking and has develop quite a personality. She is really asserting herself by using words like MINE! and NO! She has a look that could strike a person dead and a scream that shatters ear drums. But she also has silly little grin that breaks hearts and she often says "I Happy!"
Her vocabulary has exploded. She loves to eat and gets very grouchy when she is hungry. She loves to brush her teeth and wash her hands and she loves dogs. Which will some day be to her detriment I'm sure.
She wants to do everything Lauren does and is now becoming physically able to. She and Lauren started soccer last week. So far she would rather hold the ball and run with it than put it down and kick.
Her vocabulary has exploded. She loves to eat and gets very grouchy when she is hungry. She loves to brush her teeth and wash her hands and she loves dogs. Which will some day be to her detriment I'm sure.
She wants to do everything Lauren does and is now becoming physically able to. She and Lauren started soccer last week. So far she would rather hold the ball and run with it than put it down and kick.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
My friend dad and other kid-isms
Lauren is very fond of her father lately. She will often say "Let's go see my friend dad." It's very cute unless you are the old forgotten mom.
Brier has some adorable isms of her own. If you hand her something and say "Brier, what do you say?" She comes back with "Wel-come!" Adorable!
They love music so we listen to a lot of Kidz Bop of YouTube. They squeal and dance (which is usually just walking in circles. Thrown in a few dollar store balloons and you've got yourself a party!
Brier has some adorable isms of her own. If you hand her something and say "Brier, what do you say?" She comes back with "Wel-come!" Adorable!
They love music so we listen to a lot of Kidz Bop of YouTube. They squeal and dance (which is usually just walking in circles. Thrown in a few dollar store balloons and you've got yourself a party!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Three Amigos
Running!
Christmas 2013
Christmas has once again come and gone. This year Brier was 17 months and Lauren was 3 years 3 months old.
We decided that along with all of the usual Christmas stress and over indulgence, we'd take the 10 consecutive days of vacation we had to potty train Lauren. So starting Saturday December 21 it was officially 'No More Diapers'! Day 1 sucked. We never made it to the potty. Each day got better and better until the flu hit our little princess on Dec 29 in the early morning hours. Then we went back to pull-ups for couple of days and now we are trying to get back into the rhythm we'd developed. Tomorrow it's back to work and daycare so we'll see how things go. She still wears pull ups at night, but during the day it's underwear. Brier is showing lots of interest in the process so we are hoping she will easy to train soon so somehow between the two, the money we've wasted on diapers over the last 3 years will even out. One can dream.
The kids of course were spoiled rotten this holiday season. Lauren received a trunk of princess dresses, shoes and jewels, they got a doll house and several other amazing (if you're 1 and 3) toys.
Playing with Bubble Guppies game
Cinnamon Bun breakfast in matching xmas PJs
All dressed up and ready for guests!
Party dress!
Little Mermaid costume
Pink princess costume
Crown!
We decided that along with all of the usual Christmas stress and over indulgence, we'd take the 10 consecutive days of vacation we had to potty train Lauren. So starting Saturday December 21 it was officially 'No More Diapers'! Day 1 sucked. We never made it to the potty. Each day got better and better until the flu hit our little princess on Dec 29 in the early morning hours. Then we went back to pull-ups for couple of days and now we are trying to get back into the rhythm we'd developed. Tomorrow it's back to work and daycare so we'll see how things go. She still wears pull ups at night, but during the day it's underwear. Brier is showing lots of interest in the process so we are hoping she will easy to train soon so somehow between the two, the money we've wasted on diapers over the last 3 years will even out. One can dream.
The kids of course were spoiled rotten this holiday season. Lauren received a trunk of princess dresses, shoes and jewels, they got a doll house and several other amazing (if you're 1 and 3) toys.
Crown!
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