What is really valuable...

You know you need to vacuum when you nearly cut your hand on a small piece of dried food embedded in the carpet. Even though the apartment is about 97% carpet, there is no excuse for the overwhelming amount of food particles that can be seen. And, when one of your children starts using said pieces as ammunition against you, you really have a problem.

I spent the day in my pajamas. I had a splitting headache. It was a hum drum day. I thought a lot. I thought about being 25. I wondered how in the world I have 2 children. Yet, I carried them for 9 months, labored, gave birth, and have been paying my dues in getting up at night, cleaning up after their messes etc...This stuff ages you! I mean, I am 25 and I wish I was driving a minivan (really, at this point, any car would do, but you get the idea). I haven't had my hair cut in at least a year, I don't shower every day, and I sometimes don't even brush my teeth. Anybody with me on this? Or am I the only young mom that feels so out of the loop that when asked the question "What is your personal style?" or "What designer do you most follow?" I about pooped my pants. Yes...you read that right. Seriously, I wanted to just start laughing hysterically. And, why, you may ask, was I being asked such questions? I had an interview for a job...at The Limited. And let me tell you, I felt so ridiculously out of place! The interview went well, but I have my doubts still. I mean, all the fashion questions were so uncomfortable for me...cause my "real" answers would be something like, "I wear the same sweats several days in a row," or "Spit-up is the latest trend in my household."

Sometimes I feel like I am the only mother lost in a world of spit-up stained clothes, nursing bras, and highly unfashionable attire. I don't remember the last time I actually bought an entire outfit for myself and it surely was not at The Limited, but probably on some 80% off rack at a department store. I wonder if it will always be this hard to feel "together." But, you know, I came home, to my messy, not vacuumed apartment, and I saw the smiling faces waiting for me, and I realized that even though I often look like a disaster, I am loved by these little ones that call me "Mama." They don't care if I wear the same shirt day after day, or if my hair is standing on end. They just like me to sit on the floor, read books, tickle them, sing, and cuddle them close. That it more valuable to me than shopping at an expensive store and looking like I jumped out of the latest fashion magazine.

Sweet Moment {02.06.11}

Beautiful Day

Some friends came by to take a walk to the park with us on this beautiful day. Couldn't help taking a picture of the overwhelming cuteness of these two holding hands.

As we were about to come inside Aidan was playing in some bushes and got "attacked" by a puppy that somebody was out walking with, but didn't have on a leash. He freaked out and fell down and all I could hear was screaming, but I couldn't get my stroller (with le bebe inside) to lock in place, so I was a little delayed in coming to his rescue. He was fine. Just upset from being knocked over. I asked him if the dog jumped on him and he said, "Yeah, and smelled on me." His main concern seemed to be that he didn't want the puppy getting his ball (he had a tennis ball he was playing with) so I am guessing he won't be traumatized by the event.

Then later, right as A was going down for his nap, I coudn't find my phone anywhere and figured I lost it somewhere on the trail because it had been in my pocket. Sure enough, I found it underneath the bushes where Aidan had fallen. I guess in all my hurry to get him, I didn't realize it fell out.

Edit: When relating the dog story to Seth, Aidan said, "He was trying to pet me!" Could not help but laugh.

Pretty in Pink

Love

Zoo Day {1.28.11}

So, the zoo here is free on Fridays during January and February. At least to residents, that is. We had planned this little outing with some friends earlier on in the week, so when I found out Thursday that I had to have a driver's license to get in for free, my heart sank. Needless to say, I arrived at the DMV within 5 minutes of closing time, not showered, hat on my head, with my marriage license, both ssn cards, passport, and application. One extremely horrible picture later, I was an official resident.

The zoo was lots of fun and it was beautiful day. The monkeys were putting on a show when we got there and Aidan was super excited. His favorite thing was the tiger...which we actually didn't see until the very end, but he talked about for the rest of the day.

Annika and Aidan: new little buddies.

Aidan was knocking on the glass to get the gorilla's attention, but I don't think he was much for entertaining company at the moment.

Sweet sick little baby endured the 3 hours there quite well. She spent most of the time "reading."

7:30 AM

I know this is blurry, but I loved coming out of the shower and seeing this....my 3 favorites on our bed reading a book together. Can you tell Aidan loves Nora?

This is how we makes our children eat dinner...just so we can laugh. Just kidding!