Bees

A bee stung my baby girl today... right on the thumb. She cried alot... 

I hate bees. 

"I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,

Ouch! It stung me!

I'm squishing up the baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm squishing up a baby bumblebee,

Ooh! It's yucky!

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,

Won't my mommy be so proud of me,

I'm wiping off the baby bumblebee,

Now my mommy won't be mad at me!"

Stupid bee.

I think I'm Finally Figuring This Thing Out...

I changed my layout. I think I like it. I should be sleeping, but since we FINALLY have internet at home (Long story... our house is great, but really old!) I'm able to play a bit more. I figured out how to add music too. Wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I LOVE the two songs that I chose. Marie Digby... she's so sweet! This song is a cover, but when I listened to her sing it... it became so real. I can really relate. The Plumb song... Rob put that on the girl's One Year Slideshow. (He started this tradition with the boy. I love it. He takes all of the pictures from their first year and makes me a slideshow... complete with music and everything.) This song makes me cry. I teach my "kids"--this is what I call the kids that I work with-- about the emotion and power in music. Funny, sometimes I forget that...

Too Busy

We are too busy. And I really don't like it.
Things have changed quite a bit in the past month.
My hubby, who has been a student and stay at home dad since before the boy was born, is now working almost full time.
It's been good, just a hard transition for all of us. We are blessed. Absolutely! My mom is now keeping the kids while we are at work, except for Fridays because I'm able to be home. They love their Kookah! And I couldn't have asked for better... my babies are with someone who loves them. That is the best.
I'm realizing now that I don't have my house-husband anymore, that I don't know anything about the things that I used to be the home-knower about. Things like... groceries. I have no idea what a good price for milk is. Diapers... how many come in a box and what store has the best deals. I have found myself completely unable to cook. (Not that this is one of my God given talents in the first place.) But I'm really struggling with preparing the menu for the week. I haven't been to the bank in, seriously, like years. I'm not even sure what a good price for gas is. It's almost as if when Rob started going to school and was not working my wife mind shut off. We has this complete role reversal, and it was good. (There was an adjustment period, but overall... it worked.) Don't get me wrong. This is working too. We are just in the adjustment period. This is a whole new set up for our family. All of us being in different places. The kids are doing great. They're a bit clingy when Friday comes... that's not unusual. After my four day, 40 hour work week, they miss me something awful... even when daddy was home. I think I'm the one having to adjust my mind. Funny, because I'm the only one of the four of us whose schedule didn't change at all. (Except for getting up quite a bit earlier to get my family out the door for the day.)
The work change isn't even the thing that is making our lives feel so busy. When we are together, it seems like we are just running from one thing to the next. We keep talking about things we want to do when things slow down.
I'm not so sure that things are going to slow down. I remember my mom and grandma talking about how fast time would fly by. I always thought that was just something that adults say. And then I became an adult. No rushing of the hour, no comments from my lips about the insanity of life and how "it's already time to start shopping for Christmas..." But then I became a mommy. And now, I totally get it. My theory? Having these little lives, seems to just give time a face. The boy is so big! And so smart! He understands concepts that just blow my mind! Like the emphasis of using his middle name when we need his attention. The other day, Rob had picked the kids up from my mom's and the boy was pretty upset about leaving his Kookah. He says, "Daddy!! I need to go back to Kookah's house!" Daddy, gently responds that Kookah is busy and it's time for us to go home. To which he responds, "Daddy Lyrik! (this is the boys middle name) I need to go back to Kookah's! Daddy Lyrik!" So funny! So smart! And baby girl! She's walking around like a pro! She wants to be just like her big brother. Superboy goes everywhere with his cape on. His new rule? No shirt? No shoes? No problem! No cape? May as well be the end of the world! Sissy found one of brother's little capes from his jammies. And now we are that family at target with both kids in thier capes. Baby girl even insisted that she make her sweet sundress complete for church with her very own cape. So cute! I love that she thinks her brother is the greatest! It's exactly what we hoped for when we found out we were pregnant with baby number 2! But it really feels like it was just yesterday. I know, so cliche! But seriously... it felt like just yesterday she was born, and now she's, really just like a little person, with her own opinions and personality. Time really is flying.
We will be celebrating our 9th Wedding Anniversary this summer. We graduated from highschool 10 years ago! We have been together for almost 12 years! Can't we slow things down just a bit?

Here's a couple of the newest pic of the babies... their one and three year photo shoots!

Superboy turns 3!!

So, this last weekend we celebrated both of the babies birthdays! There were almost 40 people at the house to join in the festivities!! I'll try and post about that later... I'm waiting on daddy to give me the pictures!

This Sunday is Mother's Day and is so fitting because the little person that made me a mommy will celebrate his 3rd Birthday!! I can't really believe it. Seriously, I think I'm in denial! How can my baby already be turning 3??

Mr. Boy! You are so amazing! So full of life and energy! I love when you run to me before I leave for work and say "Mama!! Mama!! Need a Mooch!! An' a hug!!" It's the best! Makes my day! I love how smart you are! Watching you figure things out and learn new things everyday is such a joy! Your blues eyes captivate me! Your smile and laugh brighten even the darkest day! I love that you are ALL BOY!! From playing "FOOTBALL!!!" to "Baketball" and running around with your "football hat" and Superman cape on! (I even love it when you insist that you wear it to chruch!) I love that you climb and jump and yell and run! Your life has changed mama and daddy's life forever!

Happy 3rd Birthday, mama's baby!

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mama

Baby Girl

My baby girl turned one yesterday!
I can't believe it! Has it already been a year?

It seems like just yesterday we found out we were pregnant with baby number two, and then just minutes later, she was here!

She is such a joy! Her smile is absolutely amazing! (I know every parent says that, but it's really true!) She could light up an entire city with her dimples and blue eyes!

She is smart! Last week she taught herself how to go up and down the stairs... first time... she did it like a pro! She's incredible!

I love holding her! She's mama's cuddle bug! And such the girl! She already plays with her hair and loves watching mama put on her make-up!

Mama loves you so much my baby Em'Rejoyce!

You are a treasure! I am honored to be your mama! You have captured your mama and dada's hearts!

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Love, Mama

I thought this was cute!!!

Ok, so it's a little late for Valentines Day, but I think these are adoreable! So, I thought I'd share!

(written by kids)
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY? You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.-- Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.-- Kristen, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.-- Camille, age 10
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.-- Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?Both don't want any more kids.-- Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.-- Lynnette, age 8 (isn't she a treasure)
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that Usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.-- Martin, age 10
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.-- Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?When they're rich.-- Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.- - Curt, age 7The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.-- Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.-- Anita, age 9 (bless you child)
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?-- Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favorite is........HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.-- Ricky, age 10

Hope everyone had a fantastic Valentines Day! Rob took me to the Chophouse in Loveland... it was amazing! Such a neat atmosphere! We dropped the kids off at about 4 and picked them up after our late movie! This was our first real date in forever! I forgot how much I really love him! Don't get me wrong... we have a great marriage. But sometimes, with two babies, we feel like we're just parenting partners. A team. It was nice to have one night to be us!

(123, babe!)

2008 Getting To Know...

1. What is your occupation? Counselor and Case Manager
2. What color are your socks right now? Cream with red polka dots.
3. What are you listening to right now? Chiodos
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Soup for lunch
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Hubby... I had a review at work today, so I called him with the good news! (RAISE!!!)
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Absolutely!
9. How old are you today? 28
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball! Specifically college ball!
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? YUP! More times than I can count!I'm not sure what my natural hair color is anymore!
13. Pets? 1 dog, Doozer. Poor baby's lost her place since we've had human babies!
14. Favorite food? I love veggie pizza!
15. Last movie you watched? We rented Across The Universe! Who doesn't love the Beatles?
16. Favorite Day of the Year? I really love Christmas... :)
17. What do you do to vent anger? I'm pretty vocal.... but my husband says that I've learned how to yell differently now. He says I yell with my eyes. I guess that's better...
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Kids! I loved my babies!
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring and Fall! Anytime I can wear jeans an a hoodie.
20. Hugs or kisses? Both from my hubby and babies, but just hugs from everyone else.
21. Cherry or Blueberry? Um... I don't really love either
22. Do you want your friends to so this? Absolutely!!! I tag Sherry, Kara, Dana, and my mama!
23. Who is most likely to respond? I'm not sure...
24. Who is least likely to respond? Strangers reading my blog... Yeah, like there's anyone else reading! :)
25. Living arrangements? Husband, my babies and Doozer. And for two-weeks-that's-turned-into-two+months, my brother!
26. When was the last time you cried? Not sure. I haven't had enough time to cry.
27. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes....lots. And dirty clothes.
30. Favorite smell? My hubby and kids right after showers/baths.
31. What inspires you? God grace.
32. What are you afraid of? My kids experiencing pain.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheese
34. Favorite car? I love my Pathfinder!
35. Number of keys on your key ring? Work ring has 13 and home has 1.
36. How many years at your current job? 5 years tomorrow!
37. Favorite day of the week? Friday! My day off! Home with my babies and hubby!
38. How many states have you lived in? Wyoming, Colorado, and Idaho
39. How many countries have you been to? USA and Mexico. Not much of a World traveler
40. Who do you find sexy? tatoos
41. Who or what repulses you? When someone has that stringy saliva thing when they're talking. Makes me throw up in my mouth!
42. What do you do well? Listen.
43. What do you do badly? Trusting.
44. If you could change your name, what would it be? I love my name! No changes for me please!
45. What have you learned from life? The joy of the Lord is my strength! It's not just a song!