And summer begins...meet frogs!

Ok, so most of you know that I spent the first 3 days of our summer vacation in the hosptital. Not fun, I know! The girls had spent their days and nights here and there while I was in the hosptial, and once I was home they found it unbearable to be couped up in the house with me. Meaning my daughters bailed out on their sick mother....in exchange for playing all day with their little sisters.

Anyway...2 nights ago we drained our swimming pool (mostly). Last night...we are sitting in the living room, and hear this obnoxious noise coming from the backyard. It dawned on me that when we drain the pool, frogs tend to use it as a form of skydiving. I knew there was at least one frog out their, and possibly two. But is was too late and too dark to investigate the situation.

Well, upon the girls awakening this morning...they were out the door to see if the frogs were there. AND yes they were! There were 2 of them in the shallow end of the pool, and one near the deep end. S0 without thought both girls were in the pool picking them up. Saying things such as "aww mommy they are soo cute", and "oh mommy I love them", and "I wish we could keep them until they die" are just some of the things I heard as they were so deeply wrapped up in these nasty kritters. I have no idea where they get their bravery for picking up nasty, bumpy, cold, ugly, and smelly creatures....IT definately did NOT come from moi!!!

Below you will see some of the pictures I took of them during the whole fiasco! Soory the pics are not the best. I used my phone.

According to Madilyn...this is her frog and it is a girl!

According to Morgan...this is her frog and it is a boy...because it expands his throat.

Here the girls are holding them, right after they had found them in the shallow end of the pool.

The girls stayed outside for a while longer...and low and behold Morgan comes running the house screaming, "Mommy Mommy... we made the frogs a habitat! This is the habitat!

WHERE IS THE HABITAT???? In MY cooler!!! What in the name of all things Holy do they think they are doing???

So there they are...in my cooler! GRRR!

The poor frogs, scared to death...starving to death....probably suffocating....being held captive by my crazy children...IN MY COOLER!

This is the girl...I think!

As I was typing this blog...the children managed to get the 3rd frog out of the deep end. And not too long after that...the frog escaped from the cooler! They are convinced that there is another frog in the deep end of the pool drowning!

AAHHHHH....the joys of summer!

Madilyn's Musical

This blog is dedicated to Madilyn Grace.

From the moment Madilyn was born, I knew there was something very special about her. She came into this world calm and curious. I always knew when she was taking something in, because she had the "look".

Along with many other talents and gifts, Madilyn has the most amazing ability to know what others are feeling, which allow her the ability to calm the scared, comfort the sad, or just plain make you bust a gut when you are having a bad day. Madilyn is an old soul, she knows what this world is about, and she knows that love and understanding will get you along way with a person, no matter who they are. Her compassion for all living things never ceases to amaze me. She can calm and infant, cheer up a toddler, and even take an animal that isn't very friendly and turn it around in minutes. Animals feel her presence, and know she will not hurt them.

When Madilyn started talking (around the age of 1), she was full of information and questions. Soon after she began to talk, she also began to sing. Her singing is amazing. She can hear a song, once...maybe twice, and if she likes it, she will sing it perfectly the next time she hears it. This was happening even as a toddler. I knew then, she was born to sing.

As the years have gone by and she has grown physically, mentally and spiritually, she has become my inspiration. Her voice is like an angel, warming my soul.

My first born daughter, my life, my laughter and my love, so carefully packaged into one beautiful soul for me to cherish and love for the rest of our lives. I cannot be more thankful to God than I am this very minute for sending me such a wonderful gift.

This is for you my daughter. I love you with all my heart and soul.

EASTER 2009

We had a wonderful fun-filled Easter weekend!

We feared that the girls would be rained out on Easter Sunday, so we decided to take them out to a huge egg hunt in a small town called Josephine. We have friend who live out there, so it was a great opportunity to be outside and enjoy the sun and have some fun before the clouds rolled in.

Our friends live out in the country. The girls were able to play, run, ride bikes, fly kites, swing and we didn't have to worry about phsycos trying to snatch them. (Yes, this is a huge fear of mine!)

Here are pictures of our Saturday and Easter Sunday.

Morgan having a field day on one of those little jeep thingies.

Madilyn...flying a kite...she LOVED it!

ohhhh...the egg hunt was super fun...unfortunately this stupid blog place doesn't put anything in order how I had it...so this is actually when they finished the hunt, and Mal was showing of her super shiney hot pink egg.

Here they are walking back from hunting....again...not in order!

Here they are taking off....I told them before they started to run all the way to the back, because all the lazy kids were going to go for the ones up front! LOL

Getting ready to HUNT !!!

Awww my sweet angels! All dressed up and looking so grown up!

The lambs they are holding are from the Easter Bunny. They are, of course, webkin lambs!

My sweet Morgan!

Sweet Gracie Girl!

Saved the best for last. This was taken at 6:00 in the morning. I was having some trouble sleeping and I guess Madilyn heard me moving around in the livingroom, so she woke up, which of course woke Mo up. Note Morgan's wild "Medusa" hair. Hence one of her many nick names, Medusa Paige! lol And Mally is straining to keep her eyes open! All in all the girls had a wonderful Easter, and yes...they did get to hunt eggs on Easter day, and when they got home, they got to dye their own eggs!

25 Random things about me!

I also got this from Facebook...

25 Things

1. Both of my parents are heroes in my eyes.

2. I think it is hilarious to watch my children do things, and then think to myself…I totally would have done/said the same thing if I were in their position!

3. I have a very weird habit of talking out scenarios that could happen if I did or said something. Just a quick example: When the girls ask me where we are going, I will not tell them if it is some where they would rather not go….like clothes shopping. I will wait till about 1 minute before we get there to tell them. The reason for this is because only minutes before we decide to go I have had a conversation in my head going a little something like this:

Daughter: Where are we going?

Me: We are going to get me some new jeans.

Daughter: WHAT? WHY? Do we HAVE to go? Can we not stay at home? Mommy? Mommy? MOMMMMMMY!!! Answer me!!!!!!!!

Me: (pulling my hair out) I am going too far away from the house for you to stay at home, and also because we might find something for you while we are out.

Daughter: I don’t need anything. Seriously Mommy, why can’t we just stay at home?

Me: Because I said so.

Daughter: (now in a seriously crappy mood) YOU ALWAYS SAY THAT!

Me: (wishing I would have waited to tell her until we were closer so that I didn’t have to hear her gripe the whole freaking way to the store)

4. I twirl my hair, and I have 3 different ways of doing so. There’s the bored way, the tired way, and the “I’m processing information” way.

5. I do not like to talk on the phone. I would rather text or email. I am a multi-tasker, and therefore holding a real conversation can be a nuisance.

6. I absolutely must sleep on the side of the bed away from the window.

7. I sleep with 4 strategically placed pillows every night.

8. 2 of my senses are hypersensitive. Hearing and Smelling. Just recently, we went to visit at a friend’s house. I was sitting in the rocker, and out of the blue I smelled super glue. I didn’t say anything, but it was very strong. After a few minutes, I guess I had a pretty bad look on my face…she asked what was the matter. I told her I smelled super glue. Everyone else looked at me like I was crazy, but then she said she had used it way earlier that day. No one else could smell it!

9. I have no regrets, everything no matter if it was good or bad made me who I am today.

10. My toes are constantly cold. They are like little ice cubes. Scotch on the rocks anyone? LOL…eww I know that’s nasty, but I couldn’t help it!

11. Between my crude sense of humor, sarcasm, and extensive vocabulary of profanities, I can sometimes (one could say usually) come across as a bitch.

12. I am a planner. I like routine. Because of the constant randomness in my brain, consistency in my life is a must.

13. I am filling this out, instead of working on a Lit. paper that is due today!

14. I live with constant, chronic back pain that not even the toughest of pain killers will take away.

15. I despise commercials. I TiVo everything so that I do not have to watch live TV.

16. I am majoring in sociology, and love everything about it! I have a knack of thinking outside the “norm” box!

17. I will do things/not do things if I get a “feeling” that I need to. For instance, Morgan used to have ear infections, but she would not complain, run fever, or pull at her ears. Somehow I would know she had an ear infection. Her pediatrician thought I was crazy for bringing her in the first time, until she checked her ears, and said….”OH WOW!!!” From then on, when I said she had one, she never doubted me. She checked her ears, and always in amazement….shook her head and wrote the prescription.

18. I do not wear shoes unless I absolutely have to. (and just to clarify…my toes are like ice cubes even in shoes, so that is not why my toes are cold)

19. I will not wear a coat (no matter how cold it is), unless I know I will be standing outside in the cold for a long period of time.

20. In the morning, my brain is not fully engaged until I have had a diet coke.

21. When I am home, I like it as dark as possible. I could live in a windowless house with no problems.

22. I do not like to use measuring cups. If it requires exact measurements, I will not cook it.

23. I have taken prescription medication to fall asleep for over 6 years.

24. I could play Rock Band all day. (except that my fingers start cramping, and I do have responsibilities)

25. Music is an absolute must in my life. I listen to almost everything. My children are following in my footsteps on this one.

My Mom...by Madilyn and Morgan

Morgan never seizes to amaze me. She is able to hula hoop that thing up to her neck and back down to her waist again! Quite impressive!

Emma and Madilyn mid-pose!

Michelle, Morgan and Phoebe waiting to go on!

Emma and Madilyn waiting to go on!

Above are pictures of the girls at their Talent Show. Madilyn and her friend Emma danced to a song from the High School Musical 3 soundtrack. Madilyn did all of the choreography. Morgan and her friends Michelle and Phoebe hula hooped and jumped rope to a Hannah Montana song!




Ok, I got this off of my Facebook...but I think it's worth sharing!


Cut and paste these questions and ask your kids their answers....it is a RIOT! This is so much fun.Answered by...Madilyn and Morgan

1. What is something mom always says to you?

Mal: No.
Mo: Clean your room.

2. What makes mom happy?

Mal: Massages
Mo: When I do what you tell me to.

3. What makes mom sad?

Mal: Seeing us grow.
Mo: When I’m sad.

4. How does your mom make you laugh?

Mal: Saying funny things.
Mo: Tickling me.

5. What was your mom like as a child?

Mal: A bully.
Mo: Funny and smart.

6. How old is your mom?

Mal: 32
Mo: 32

7. How tall is your mom?

Mal: 5’7’’…I don’t know.
Mo: I have no idea.

8. What is her favorite thing to do?

Mal: Shop at Old Navy.
Mo: Play with us.

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?

Mal: Catch up on all of her shows.
Mo: Sit

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

Mal: Making a parenting book. (WOW!!!!)
Mo: Singing.

11. What is your mom not very good at?

Mal: Picking me out clothes.
Mo: Ice Skating.

12. What does your mom do for a job?

Mal: Teach
Mo: Teach

13.What is your mom's favorite food?

Mal: Ziti
Mo: Edamame

14.What makes you proud of your mom?

Mal: Everything…like cooking, and when she comes up with ideas.
Mo: That she takes care of us and secures us.

15. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

Mal: Jerry Mouse, because she always comes up with good ideas.
Mo: Marie from Aristocats, because she’s sweet.

16. What do you and your mom do together?

Mal: Talk
Mo: Shopping.

17. How are you and your mom the same?

Mal: We are both oldest siblings.
Mo: Both have brown hair and curly hair.

18. How are you and your mom different?

Mal: She has a brother, I don’t have one.
Mo: She’s older than me and I’m younger than her.

19. What does mommy do to show you she loves you?

Mal: Tells us.
Mo: Cares for us.

Tagged

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Ama Lur
2. Gloria's
3. Uncle Julios
4. Rio Mambo
5. Mercado Juarez
6. Dave and Busters
7. Ton's
8. El Fenix

8 Things that Happened Today:
1. I actually put a pile a clothes away that was accruing on my vanity chair.
2. Dropped off my kiddos at school
3. Met Joy and the girls at BJ's for lunch!
4. Went back to work...blah
5. Got the rest of my textbooks for Spring semester
6. Became overjoyed to see that the girls ACTUALLY cleaned their rooms while I was at work.
7. Checked emails
8. Days not over yet, I'm cooking dinner, then I will have a whole new list of 8 things I did after dinner.


8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. The smiles on my girls faces when they know they have done something absolutely spectacular.
2. Checking in on my girls when I know they are asleep...and giving them that one last kiss before I go to bed.
3. Growing old with my better half.
4. Finally getting my B.S. in Sociology!
5. Getting my teaching certificate immediately following the B.S. Degree
6. Lazy days by the pool listening to the girls saying, "Mommy, watch this!"
7. Moving for the last time in my life, to the house I want and need.
8. Each and every new day!


8 Things I'm Scared Of:
1. Something happening to my girls!
2. Something happening to Joy.
3. Something happening to myself....only because I can't stand the thought of the girls growing up with out their mommy.
4. My mom growing old.
5. Losing my job...not being able to provide for the girls.
6. Idiotic drivers
7. Cancer
8. Losing my memory


8 Things I Wish For:
1. Many Many Many Many years to live, laugh and love with my girls...all 3 of them.
2. Healthy children
3. My children to grow into wonderful women
4. A job right after I get my degree...at Boles!
5. Health for myself and Joy
6. Obviously Money
7. I really am not a selfish person...and I am having a hard time coming up with any more. I just wish for continued happiness.
8.


8 Things I Watch on TV:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Law and Order SVU
3. Without a Trace
4. Biggest Loser
5. The Mentalist
6. Ghost Whisperer
7. Private Practice
8. SupperNanny


8 People I TAG:
1. I only follow 2 people on here....so if you read my blog...TAG!!! you ARE it!!!!!!!

Sorry!!!

Ok, ok, ok.....

I know it's been forever since I posted a blog. I don't like to post without pictures, but I just wanted to let everyone know I was still here!

I am finally finished with this semester. 2 A's and a B. Not to shabby! Finals are over, and I am just now able to sit back and relax a little when I get home. I am taking 3 more classes next semester (starting Jan. 20).

Madilyn and Morgan are anxiously awaiting the holiday break...as am I, of course. We are looking forward to a very relaxing 2 weeks. I cannot wait to sleep in!!!!!!!!!!

Madilyn had a wonderful 11th birthday, getting a slue of things that she really wanted! Thank you to all who made it possible.

As many of you already know....the stomach bug hit us hard! It was the worse thing. I felt so sorry for the girls...because I knew exactly what they were going through. If I was crying in pain...I know it had to be hard on them. Joy never got it (thank goodness). She took care of us all, bless her heart...as well as her stomach!

I have been reading the Twilight series, by Stephenie Meyer. I am almost finished with the second novel. I have the 3rd and 4th waiting for me when I finish. I love this series...I haven't been this interested in ANY book in a very long time. They are long novels, but they read very quickly. I was finally able to see the movie Twilight this weekend. It was good, but I would much rather just stick to the books! Way more details!

If I don't see any of you over the holidays....be safe and make a lot of memories.