So, Reneca and I were talking on the phone early this evening. Her youngest, DJ, is like a voracious breastfeeder at 8 months old. While I was on the phone with her she said he was practically attacking her boob. Well, I told her that he is going to be hard to wean and that he might have to go cold turkey into a breastfeeding rehab! lol Just playing around we joked about how he would be all grumpy, irritable and probably have the shakes. So, as we were joking around I told her that I wanted to make a bet on how long he would breastfeed, between her new husband and me (or is it I? anyway). I want to get it on record that I think he will breastfeed until he is 2 1/2 years old. Duan said he is cut off on November 2, 2008 (the day he turns 1). Then he said one of the funniest things I have heard in a while. He said no family member of his would be talking about breastmilk, saying that it is “better than a mango” or “I’d rather have a whole lot of breastmilk than a million melons!” No matter what he says my bet still stands!
He was referring to a youtube video they had seen about two sisters. One was 5 years old and had just stopped breastfeeding and an 8 year old who was still breastfeeding. You can see for yourself below…
Well, today is a lazy day…Faith is napping now, Journey is eating lunch of turkey sandwiches, broccoli and cauliflower. While I’m typing this she is demanding “More sandwiches! Come on!” and “Please more!” I’m feeling a little down because Reneca is getting married right now at this moment and I’m not there. We just didn’t have the money to go and I know she understands, but I’m just upset that I have to miss it. I didn’t have any control of that situation so I probably should just let it go and not beat myself up about it.
I find that I usually have a lot of things that I just have to let go of. I realize that it isn’t healthy to hold on to guilt or grudges, but it is hard to actually let it go.
It is amazing how kids can allow you to live free and take each moment without hesitation or thought. It is a little reckless to do that, but how amazing it feels to not be bogged down with worries or stress. I had this lesson taught to me the other night when Journey and I were playing.
She had been doing somersaults on our bed and slipped off of the edge–then immediately decided that was the best thing ever. So, I made her a mountain of pillows on the floor and she would roll right off and come up squealing from the pillows, “Do it again!” Then after a few times she asked me to join in, “Try it, Mommy!” At first I hesistated (why do we do that?). Then I figured why not? It really did look like fun. So, I lay down on the bed and started to roll once, then I pretended to be afraid and said “Journey I’m scared!” Well, she put on a little devilish grin and just pushed me straight off!
And for a short second I felt a lightness. Then I hit the fluff of the pillows–so fun! Some of you might be thinking that I probably need to get out more if I think rolling off of the bed with my two year old was the highlight of my day. Well, as funny as it sounds–It was the best! Journey gave me the opportunity to just let go and play. To not hesitate and just be free. If only for a second.
So, I haven’t written a post in a while. I’ve had some compelling things to write about, but for some reason I just haven’t wanted to write them. I will give a run down on how life is going at the moment.
Like I said on Mommy Lounge, I finished Reneca’s wedding favors! That was good, but I wish I could’ve made her more. I made thirty, but a few days ago she told me she needed more. Just not enough time. I’m feeling a little anxiety because I’m her Maid of Honor and I still don’t know if I can make it to Denver on Saturday to be in her wedding. It is just bad timing on our end because Brett just started a new deal and is shooting a commercial and the money just isn’t there. I’m praying for a miracle!
I did finally talk to my Mom a few days ago. It was good and a little weird because she didn’t mention anything that had happened between us. We just caught up a little and made small talk. I will write more on this later–just don’t want to drain myself before the day even begins.
I do have to go grocery shopping today. Which I don’t have a positive attitude about. The first reason is I had a chance to get a ride there, but for whatever reason Brett wouldn’t let it go through saying that he could get his friends car the next day. Well, that didn’t happen and now if we are to have anything to eat I have to walk. More on that story later too–maybe tomorrow.
So, yesterday was Journey’s official day of training. She is learning to tackle the swiffer sweeper! Actually her and Faith love to use it. It is a little heavy for Faith to hold on her own, but whenever she sees me using it she has to help. Journey turned it on and started to swiffer (I guess that’s what you call it). She looked so cute! Here are some pics…
A few more months of training and Journey will be the official swiffer Princess. I will be off the hook and will never have to sweep again!
To organize myself and my household I made myself a homemade dryerase chore chart. I used a piece of construction paper, filled in the chores and days then covered it with clear tape to make a kind of dry erase board. Then when I complete a chore for the day I cross it off with my dry erase marker and at the end of the week I erase it all and start over. It helps me to stay accountable for what needs to be done so that I don’t try to “forget” my household duties!
I have daily “detail” cleaning; Monday is full bathroom detail, Tuesday is dusting, Wednesday is full living room detail, Thursday is Vaccuming and full playroom detail, Friday is bedroom detail, Saturday is home office detail, Sunday is window and mirror detail. My morning routine is to tidy the bathroom and clean toilets. Also, putting dishes away and cleaning the kitchen if I didn’t do that the night before. I sweep (swiffer) the floors everyday or night and mop three times a week. Sunday is rest day as well as laundry day.
This works for me because I want to minimize the time I spend cleaning while my girls are awake as well as keep myself organized and my house clean!
Perfect timing for Tackle it TuesdayWe hit another garage sale jackpot…we found a bunk bed and two toy organizers for $60! This gave me the opportunity to reorganize and clean their playroom and bedroom. Lucky me! lol Well, it turned out great. Here are some before shots of their bedroom–it wasn’t so much messy as it was just cluttery, but we had already moved everything into the corner so that we could move the bed in. Anyway–here is the before shot.
Brett just got in the pics to make people think he did something! lol Just joking–he helped move the heavy stuff. So, here is the after! We made the bunk bed into a fort for now until we get the mattress for the top.
Here are two more views of Journey and Faith’s room.
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I don’t think I have any pics of the playroom before, but here is the after!
That was a lot of work! I’m glad Tackle it Tuesday isn’t for another week! Until then…
My mother-in-law had given the girls a bottle of bubbles that according to the package you could hold them in your hand and they wouldn’t pop! And they really don’t pop! Only after being poked and smooshed…Well, these amazing bubbles kept my girls occupied for at least 15 minutes. I’m all out and on the search for more!
Paparazzi were at the park on Thursday afternoon. That day I decided to dress like a 10 year old boy, with my bermuda jean shorts and blue tank top and flip flops. Well, they were there watching Marcia Cross and her twins, but I was in range of being caught in the background. I don’t think I could be famous because it is too much trouble to worry about what other people think of you and maybe you might be photographed so you always have to look perfect. Too much pressure–I’ll dress like a ten year old whenever I want. But next time Paparazzi is at the park I need forewarning! lol
Journey had her first package of fruit snacks (thanks to Daddy) and soon after the sugar went to her brain. These are pics of the little sugar monster! She was a wild child–jumping, running, tackling, wrestling, and being tickled!
I love Garage Sales 4-ever!This summer I don’t think I will shop anywhere else except garage sales! I love ‘em. I think I’m addicted–I kind of get a rush out of bargain shopping On Saturday my mother-in-law and I went garage sale hopping with the girls and we found some good stuff! I found some great yarn, the girls got some books and a few little toys. But the most exciting thing we bought was a wooden dollhouse, with wooden furniture and 4 cloth posable dolls from Lakeshore–all for $20!
Sunday breakfast…The fun is written all over their faces. Oatmeal and blueberries! Yummy!
It was a warm weekend so the girls beat the heat in our deluxe sun-heated patio pool!
Fireworks! A block from our house, in between the trees and houses we could see a fireworks show! Journey loved it but sometimes I had to remind her to watch the sky for more fireworks
PaPa (Brett’s Dad), brought Krispie Kreme for Saturday breakfast. I had to taste test 2 chocolate iced with sprinkles donuts. They were safe to eat…so I ate ‘em.
The girls had such and busy day on Saturday that they slept in until 8am which means I slept in too! YAY!
Fly hunting…I am the official fly bounty hunter. Since we had company and the house was hot our (broken) screen door was open and let so many flies in our house I was about to have a breakdown. Brett would find my swatting furiously with a dishcloth all over the kitchen. And every time he would ask, “What are you doing?” and I would respond, “Trying to kill these dang flies–there are like a million in here!” I hate flies! I have no mercy. I hold my dishcloth by one end and smack them right out of the air!
So, that concludes my top ten of July Fourth. It was nice, relaxing, and so full of excitement!
I don’t really have anything spunky to say today, but I wanted to get the post of my big round melon face and belly off of the top of the list. So, I’m just writing a whole bunch of nothing…Have a great and safe 4th!
On Saturday my mother-in-law and I went garage sale hopping with the girls and we found some good stuff! I found some great yarn, the girls got some books and a few little toys. But the most exciting thing we bought was a wooden dollhouse, with wooden furniture and 4 cloth posable dolls from Lakeshore–all for $20! 
