Exhausted

Boy when M does fall asleep during the day he is sure out!! He fell asleep in the playroom today and it took me at least 20 minutes to get him to wake up. Then he moved to the couch and fell asleep again in the strangest position. Waking him up is like waking a grizzly bear because he is so grouchy.

Today we had a lazy day. We were all so tired. The kids were content with just hanging out around the house. Thank goodness. Brian is away on a bachelor party tonight. Bet he's having fun. I'm sure they are all just hanging out playing Scrabble, right?

Today, K pooped twice in about 2 hours and I was teasing her and saying "how many times are you going to poop today, K." Then M said "mom, K's a POOP-MAKING MACHINE." I don't know where he got that from, maybe Brian says it. Sure made me laugh.

Comfy.

I was washing dishes and making dinner and even that wouldn't wake him up.

Almost there. At least he's upright. This is how I feel when they wake me up in the morning!!

I'm hooked on Off The Mark. They have the best cartoons. This one just cracked me up!
Anyone thats been to a bar will get a good laugh.

Our carrots

We planted carrots, cilantro and blueberries a few months ago and yesterday Brian decided to pull out some of our carrots. M had a great time helping and was amazed that we had grown our own carrots. He was pretending he was a bunny while he was eating them. He wants to take some to his school to feed the bunnies there. Most of the carrots were really small but still yummy. I can't wait to plant some more... Brian wants to plant Thyme next.

Our Bunny Rabbit

Yesterday was his last day in the Sky Blue Room so we took flowers to Teachers Angela and Julie. We'll miss them. Sorry about the horrible pictures but it was so dark in there and M wasn't cooperating very well.

We got out the cow Halloween costume (that M wore 2 years ago) to play with and now K refuses to take it off. She wants it on ALL the time and walks around the house saying "moooooo."

M just chillin'

So good

Well, I went to see Sex and The City today and it was excellent. I loved every minute of it... wouldn't change a thing. It was a long movie, like 2 1/2 hours but I didn't want it to end and didn't realize until I got out just how long it was. You didn't have to be a faithful viewer of the show to enjoy it... although I watched my fair share.

After I got home, M and I went for a bike ride. It started out so well. He wasn't having a great time. At one point he saw some Daffodils and said "look at the Affadillo's Mom." We rode by and saw Dyan and the kids and all was going well until we got about 1/3 of a mile from home when he broke into tears and started crying "I want you, Mom" at the top of his lungs. He wanted to stop riding his bike and get on the back of mine (in the baby seat). How was I supposed to get his bike home and I don't think he would even fit. "My legs are tired, Mom" as he's sobbing over and over. We made it home, he rode the entire way but it definately wasn't pleasant.

Swim lessons are going well. Both kids love it. Yesterday it was a little chilly here and the wind was really blowing so Brian said none of the kids in the Parent-Tot class enjoyed it. They were all crying. K was the only one that would jump off the side while straddling a noodle. She'll try anything, that girl. Lately though, she freaks out if she sees a bug. FREAKS OUT. Even if it's a fly, moth... whatever. And if one gets in the car... you're going to hear it, that's for sure.

We didn't have Parent-Tot class today so Brian and K went swimming and I took pictures of M. Here are a few.

Putting his face in... barely.

A little bit of a smile and a little bit of "I'm freezing". He had just gotten out.

K acting so cute. Here she is saying "cheese" to the camera.

Brian and M just talking and cuddling after swim class. (They didn't even know I was taking pictures)

That's all for tonight.

So excited.

Well Brian came home this morning from dropping M off at school and he usually brings me a coffee. This morning he didn't... so I was pouting and whining about how nice a coffee would have been when he told me I could get one on my way. I said "on my way where". He said "Sex and The City starts at 11:15 am and I thought you might want to go!" Do I have the best husband ever? Anyways, I let you all know how it was later and I'm planning to take pictures of M during his swim lessons tonight.

Off to enjoy my morning off.
Melissa

Swim Class

K was very excited for her swim class (she is part fish) but M wasn't so sure. He really wanted me to be in the water with me. I was in the same pool but a little ways down with K. (Parent-Tot Class) We saw one of the teachers from last year and he was talking to M. M was getting embarrassed and I guess to make small talk he said "my Daddy's a firefighter, actually he's a Captain." The teacher said "oh, really", then M proceeded to tell him about his shark swim shoes. It was hilarious. I kind of wish he would have gotten him this year but his current teacher seems great too. When it was time for class to start he just walked onto the step and told the teacher "I'm M". I peeked in on him every now and then and it seemed like he was doing really well. He was monkey-climbing down the side of the pool, used the noodle and floated on his back a little while kicking although he looked a little nervous with this.

K was her crazy self as usual. She loved the water and didn't mind that it was cold. While a lot of the other kids were screaming she was laughing with her loud bear laugh. I dunked her under a few times while we all sang "I'm a Little Teapot" and it didn't bother her a bit. For the first 10 minutes she kept trying to pull my hands off her and saying "let go, I do it." The teacher was cracking up and said she'd never seen anything like it. After class was out she screamed and threw a fit for 30 minutes because she wanted to keep swimming. It was a real joy trying to get her cover up and shoes on as you might imagine. She has NO nervousness in the water or in any given social situation really. She'll walk into a play area swinging her arms around like she owns the place. She's loud, boisterous, independent and fun loving. She has to do everything herself now (get in the car, close the doors, fasten herself in he seat, brush her own teeth, etc) and boy if she can't watch out. When we got home we were rolling around and playing on the floor and she laughed ha, ha, ha, "I'm funny." I want her to stay this small and cute.

M made his bed again today without even being asked. I'm not sure why, but I like it! Well, that's all of now. I'm beat and can't wait for Brian to get home tomorrow.

On our way to swim class.

Alone time with M

Today K went to Willy's and M and I just hung out. We went to Ikea (they have a huge play area for the kids) and free child care for 1 1/2 hours!!! After he played we had lunch at the snack bar. It wasn't bad and so cheap. I told him we could do whatever he wanted today and he asked if we could go on a bike ride. Sounded like a great idea to me, he got a new bike for his birthday. My gosh he has endurance. We rode for at least an hour and he still didn't want to go home!! He kept looking at me and smiling, then he would say "this is fun, mom." Every so often he would say "I like those pink flowers or something and look at that cool door." He really is a good boy.

Tonight they both start swim lessons and I don't think he's very excited about it. We'll see how that goes. More later.

Look at that pose.

Funderland

Yesterday Dyan and I went to Dinner My Way and prepared 6 meals. It really is the way to go. A whole lot more fun than preparing (and cleaning up) at home. We had our coffee/diet coke, the music was playing and we had a good time making most of the same meals. After we were done (we didn't want to go home quite so soon) we went to BJ's for lunch before heading home (and to reality). Amongst other things I made Bacon Wrapped Chicken, Asian Been, Carne Asada and Bruschetta Chicken. Brian and I tried our first meal last night... the Asian Beef and it was delicious. Dyan had Apricot Glazed Pork Chops tonight and said it was yummy. This will definately be a monthly event. It's more cost effective than buying the food from the store and preparing it at home.

The Chefs.

It's so organized, you really could do 6 meals in 1 or 1 1/2 hours but we weren't in any hurry.

This morning I wanted to get the kids out of the house and do something fun while the weather was so nice so we headed off to the zoo. We go very often because of our membership. We had a little change of plans once we got to Land Park and decided to go to Funderland instead. We have never been before. It just has a lot of little rides, the perfect size for toddlers. The kids had so much fun and rode 7 or 8 rides each. M is growing up right before my eyes. We were riding the carousel (the fastest one I've ever been on, my gosh) and I was standing in between him and K. I had my hand on his back and he said "get your hand off me, I don't need it."

Then tonight when we got home for some reason he walked upstairs, went into his room and made his bed... perfectly. I don't know where that came from. He's never done that before and I've never asked him to. When I asked him why he said, "I just thought I could, so I did." Simple as that.

K wasn't too sure about the Octopus ride the first time but kept asking to go on it again. She was fine the second time for a few minutes and then kept repeating "all done, want off."

I had to go with K on this log ride so M had to go by himself. I was a little worried about him because he can be a real chicken but he loved it and was sure proud of himself when he got off. He asked to go again right away.

M and I thought the teacups were fun. He kept saying "faster, faster" but I was afraid K would throw up. She looked pretty dizzy after the ride. Look at that cute smile M had.

We were supposed to share this corn dog (K and I). She ate it like corn on the cob and hardly shared any of it!!

This first time, M went by himself and I rode with K. The second time around I was able to stand on the sidelines. I'm so glad the kids are growing up a little and I am able to JUST WATCH once in a while. They had a blast on this. M was at the controls and kept going up as high as he could.

The kids were very good today, played well with each other and were just a lot of fun to be around. The key is how much sleep M gets. If he goes to bed even one hour late, he is a grouch and miserable the next day. My mom says he's exactly like me... I disagree!!