A Brilliant Marketing/Brainwashing Scheme
After bathtime tonight, we caught The Wild movie on the Disney channel. Anna was really into it and couldn't wait to see if the baby lion got back to his daddy. (This is yet another opportunity for us to use a Disney movie to show what happens to kids who run away from their parents. Finding Nemo, of course, is the other one that we constantly refer to. I think Anna is convinced a "stranger" is a scuba diver...)
Anyway, Matt had a late conference call so when he came up Anna was watching the movie by herself and I just came out of Megan's room from putting her down. A commercial came on and Matt and I both said, "Okay Anna. It's over. Time for bed." She promptly responded, "No, it will be back soon." Thanks Disney. Now my two year old child knows that a commercial simply is a brief break and to hold tight because you'll be back real soon. Thank you for consistently reminding her of that.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sick Days
Anna and Megan were both sick with a stomach virus a few weeks ago. It wasn't too terrible but enough to make us stay inside all day for about five days while they passed it back and forth. One morning, Anna was laying on the couch watching a movie in her sweet little pjs. Although she was sad and yucky feeling, she never looked prettier to me. Sometimes sick days aren't too bad, because it makes even mommy and daddy slow down, take a break, and really enjoy these moments.
Just the Beginning, Really
We walked up to the park last night. I reminded Anna that we were simply playing on the playground and that none of us were going to play in the sand volleyball court.
"Remember Anna. When we get up there, you must leave your shoes on and you cannot climb up the steps to get in the sand."
"I know Mommy. No sand, no touching it, no shoes off. End of story."
Safety First
On our way to our library class this morning, I decided to let the girls run at the park for about 20 minutes.
Me to Anna:
"We have to get to class so we're only going to play for a little while - just to burn some energy."
Anna in a quick, sharp voice:
"I'm not going to get burned Mama! I'm going to wear my burn lotion."
We walked up to the park last night. I reminded Anna that we were simply playing on the playground and that none of us were going to play in the sand volleyball court.
"Remember Anna. When we get up there, you must leave your shoes on and you cannot climb up the steps to get in the sand."
"I know Mommy. No sand, no touching it, no shoes off. End of story."
Safety First
On our way to our library class this morning, I decided to let the girls run at the park for about 20 minutes.
Me to Anna:
"We have to get to class so we're only going to play for a little while - just to burn some energy."
Anna in a quick, sharp voice:
"I'm not going to get burned Mama! I'm going to wear my burn lotion."
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Summertime Memories 
I have been looking forward to this summer for about one year :) I knew this would be a fun summer with the girls since Megan would be walking and we'd have two toddling around. It's hard to explain, but watching these girls grow before my eyes is one of God's greatest gifts. To see your one and two year old get so excited to splash in a pool or explore a sandbox or squeal with delight on a swingset or watch their garden grow or stand in awe at the height of their kite is so amazing when you step back and really see what's going on. As much as our days are crazy when we attempt new adventures, I truly do love every one of our days and am very thankful I get to make these memories with our daughters.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Matt and I celebrated our sixth anniversary on May 29. We decided to celebrate with a romantic weekend getaway to South Bend, Indiana complete with a 5+ hour trip with a 2 year old and 16 month old. We were shocked when we found out Anna and Megan were able to clear their schedule for the weekend and able to make our dream come true!
We haven't been up there since Myla's first birthday party because we didn't think we could do a car trip with the girls until now. Surprisingly, everyone was very cooperative and pretty happy the whole way. We stopped at the same church playground we found last year in order to stretch and burn energy and made it up for dinner on Friday. We went to the zoo and a minor league baseball game on Saturday. On Sunday we walked to a nearby park and then headed home just after lunch. It was a fantastic weekend other than Myla not feeling too well, but she was a good sport and all the girls had fun together. I think these cousins are the cutest little girls and I love seeing them together! We were sad to miss Myla's second birthday party but this definitely ended up working out better since we got to hog Matthew, Kasey and Myla all to ourselves :) It was also wonderful for the four adults to have "alone" time at night because we never seem to find that when we're all together in KY. Can't wait for more trips and "sleepovers" for the girls!
We haven't been up there since Myla's first birthday party because we didn't think we could do a car trip with the girls until now. Surprisingly, everyone was very cooperative and pretty happy the whole way. We stopped at the same church playground we found last year in order to stretch and burn energy and made it up for dinner on Friday. We went to the zoo and a minor league baseball game on Saturday. On Sunday we walked to a nearby park and then headed home just after lunch. It was a fantastic weekend other than Myla not feeling too well, but she was a good sport and all the girls had fun together. I think these cousins are the cutest little girls and I love seeing them together! We were sad to miss Myla's second birthday party but this definitely ended up working out better since we got to hog Matthew, Kasey and Myla all to ourselves :) It was also wonderful for the four adults to have "alone" time at night because we never seem to find that when we're all together in KY. Can't wait for more trips and "sleepovers" for the girls!
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