Archive for August, 2007
Disappointment
Posted by: | CommentsToday I received jewelry that I had bought at a jewelry party a few weeks ago. The earrings were so tarnished they looked brown! I was very disappointed. The hostess showed her. She said to give it to me anyway. The seller said I could pay to ship it back and they would send me new ones.
First of all, I don’t have the extra time to ship it back! Am I wrong to be royally P-O’d? I just feel if I buy something from you, you should make sure it is in good condition before you give it to me.
I will not buy stuff from her again!
Making history
Posted by: | CommentsLast night Brett and I were feeding the Wonder Twins their last feed before bed. We were watching the news… we were watching all the feed about Bonds’ “Record Breaking Home Run Hit”. I smiled to myself thinking about how this is one of those things that we will talk about when they get older.
“Mom/Dad where were you when Bonds hit the 756th home run?”
“We were all together. We were feeding you… loving you… enjoying the fact that we could share this moment in history with you.”
Those “where were you when”s so often mention some tragedy in history… I’m glad to have a happy, good one to share with my kids.”
Tired
Posted by: | CommentsOnce a week my triathlete husband goes for a group bike ride after work. I think it is a necessity for his training… since he is home every other night to help put babies to bed. However, it never fails that the day seems EXTREMELY long to me!
Z and B did not take an afternoon nap. Z finally slept for about 20 minutes… but his sister was wide awake. Then, Z woke up… and Bree started fussing- “TIME FOR BED”. I put Z in the high chair, ready to feed them their evening oatmeal and other (tonight it was bananas).
I scooped Bree out of the jumperoo and felt wet on my arm. I looked down to see poop smeared all down my arm!!!! UGH!!! Apparently, her jumping was squishing it out… YUCK!!!! Emergency bath time!
Cleaned B… dressed, diapered, etc. Put her in the highchair, fed them, read her a book, then put her to bed. Played with Z for about 10 minutes, repeated the routine. Both are now in bed.
Now, I am worn out! No on told me being a SAHM would be harder than teaching! Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE it!!! I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. But, I don’t know of any other job that you are on task 24/7. I don’t think people have any idea! I know my husband tries… but I don’t think he would survive doing this every day.
On to eat dinner… reboot/refresh… and wake up tomorrow to start again. I am SO thankful to be with my two every day… but, right now I’m tired.
10 things I think about cloth diapering
Posted by: | Comments1. Doublers at night are a MUST!
2. Diaper pins are scary!
3. Snappi’s are one of the worlds greatest inventions!
4. Kissaluv’s are adorable, but I haven’t figured out how to use them without leaks.
5. Wet cloth diapers make babies VERY HEAVY!
6. Fuzzi Buns are our favorite so far.
7. Kushi’s are Daddy friendly… (I definitely need to get more!)
8. Every time I think about how good cds are for my babies, I smile!
9. By the end of 6 weeks I will already be saving money (I was spending about $20 a week on disposables and I have spent about $120 on cds so far).
10. For everyone who said it would be impossible to cd twins… “You were so wrong!” I can do what I set my mind to.
Matching twins
Posted by: | CommentsGenerally, the Wonder Twins do not have on identical clothes. Even though they are twins, I try to dress them differently most of the time. I feel like they need to be treated as individuals, not a unit.
However, someone gave us these matching sleepers. For the first time, they are dressed the same… The only difference is the bow in Bree’s hair.
I have to admit, they do look cute… but to me… they ALWAYS look cute!!!
Zane rolls over!
Posted by: | CommentsThis week Zane learned to roll over. Here is a clip from Tuesday.
12 hours… 12 LONG HOURS!
Posted by: | Comments6:45pm- Mommy and Daddy fedd two very grumpy babies oatmeal and sweet potatoes, Bree spits most of hers out… bf/bottle and put them to bed
10:00pm- Mommy and Daddy go to bed
11:30pm- Bree fusses… Mommy goes and rolls her to her back
2:37pm Bree fusses… Daddy goes to check on her, can’t find positioner… Mommy goes and fixes Bree back on her right side
3:20am- Zane fusses… this wakes Mommy and Daddy… he goes back to sleep
3:42am- Bree fusses… Mommy puts Bree on her left side
4:45am- Zane starts whining… Daddy puts him in the pack-n-play in the living room so as not to wake Bree
5:00am- Mommy goes out to reassure Zane and turn on the water soothing sounds… he finally goes back to sleep
6:20am- Zane cries… Daddy bring Zane to Mommy for bfing… Daddy gets ready for work
6:40am- Bree cries… Mommy gives Zane to Daddy so he can put him the bouncer… Mommy gets Bree, changes diaper, dresses her, and gives her a bottle
The day begins…
Twins x 4
Posted by: | CommentsToday we had a day of twins! At 10:30 we met my friend M. Her twins are about 23 months. They are identical boys are and so ADORABLE! However, watching them made me worry a little about things to come. They were here… then there… then over yonder… etc. She was smart and brought a friend with her to help keep track of them. She said when she goes alone she goes to a fenced in area. She is a fellow teacher… and such a good mommy!
After we came home for bottles, naps (while mommy mopped and vacuumed), and a little play time two other twin mommies came over for a play date. K and S both have twins that are about the same age as mine. S’s are 1 day older. K’s are 9 days younger.
6 babies and only 3 mommies can feel a little crazy! We had 2 boys and 4 girls. The two boys were the quietest. Zane slept for the first hour. Meanwhile, Bree let everyone know how loud she can scream. It was a little embarrassing to have THE loudest baby of the group! She just wanted to make sure everyone gave her all the attention!
We had a good time. The babies enjoyed watching each other. S’s twins enjoyed trying out our little swing… K’s twins enjoyed batting around some hanging toys with Bree. All us mommies enjoyed chatting with others who understand what life with twin babies is like.
I definitely need to do this more often… just maybe not 3 in one day.
