Saturday, February 26, 2011

The naughty things that make me smile

Disciplining my children is not too much fun, but its necessary. Thankfully, there are times when you just want to laugh at your child's reaction. The humor changes things up a bit.

Quinn is getting to the age where he needs to start learning some lessons. I have come to have a strong dislike for disciplining one-year-olds. They need it, however, they do the same thing over and over for months and being consistent as a parent is hard. I have been standing firm on the fact that Quinn will not be allowed to grab knives and other objects out of the dishwasher (I know, I am so mean). After he gets in trouble he turns head to the side, scowls his eyes, points at me using his index and pinkie finger, and growls. Seriously, it is so funny!

Yesterday I told Riley to stand in the corner. I thought it would really bother her to do it. Well, I was wrong, she loved it. She smiled the entire time. Today she has taken it upon herself to "practice". She tries to see how straight she can stand and she lines up her toes and head. I guess I won't be using that method again! Who does that?

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

This and That

I do have a good reason for taking a blog break. As many of you know, Riley broke many keys off our computer. Our space key is completely out of order now. Mark found a way to switch the space key to the Ctrl key. I can't get use to it. It takes me so long to type and at this very moment I think my blood pressure is rising from trying to focus on hitting the correct keys. I think I may have to blog elsewhere from now on.

Here is what we did for Valentines Day. Mark and I hardly saw each other and I fell asleep at 9:00pm. We are so awesome! Riley and Quinn had a yummy meal including strawberries and chocolate chips for dessert. Doesn't get much better then that!


Is there anything cuter then a puppy chasing a duck (not just a duck, a duck that barks)?



My kids are sick again. It has been a rough fall/winter, especially for Quinn. He had a fever for about 6 days straight. I realized today that I have been wiping his nose since he was born. Poor kid has my sinus issues. Sorry, buddy.

Mark and I went away to Indy this weekend. It was wonderful, relaxing, and we had so much fun just being together alone...well, most of the time. We had a small argument during one of "Mark's adventures". Mark likes to take new and exciting map-free road trips. This happens on every vacation or weekend away. We drove around for an hour and a half and realized our destination was 2 miles from our hotel. It is funny now, but if you ever need a gift idea for Mark, a GPS would be perfect! I love you Mark!

Riley is starting to want to pick her outfits to wear. This was one of her recent picks. After seeing her in her new outfit, all I could do was laugh.


I took Quinn to the doctor last week and was able to get a sitter for Riley. He had been miserable and had not been sleeping well. The second we walked into the office, his fever went away and he began laughing and running. The doctor commented on how happy he was. On the way home, he held his sticker in the air and smiled for 15 minutes. I have concluded he needs a mommy date. I think the one-on-one time made him feel better. I enjoyed just spending time with him alone, even though it was at the doctor's office.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Long, Winter Days

Over the past couple of weeks...

* We dealt with round 2 of colds/fevers/coughs. They both seem to be doing better today.
* Riley has had minimal accidents and is enjoying changing her underwear EVERY time she goes to the bathroom. I think she got into that routine during potty training when she actually needed to change them constantly. We just let her go through 8 pairs a day. It makes her happy and we allow our children to do whatever makes them happy! (Don't worry mom, its a joke)
* I started working again this week. I cried like a baby Monday before I left. I will be working 20 hours a week. Mark will be staying home with them for now. Hopefully the kids won't be too hard on him. When I came home today there was a trail of poop on the floor. Please pray for him.
* Riley has the verbal skills of a 5-year-old. Yesterday she told Quinn, "Brother, you do not hit or you will sit in the corner!". I don't remember the specifics, but I believe Quinn then smiled and hit her.
* Quinn has been freaking out again when he is in the car. I am not so sure this is just a phase.
* Quinn currently has 4 teeth coming through. Quinn + teething = lots of crying. Poor little guy!
* Quinn does not like cooked carrots. It was the first time he has ever spit something out. I don't blame him.
* Riley finally played in the snow. We are bad parents and do not take our children outside in the winter. It is too cold!
* Quinn needs a haircut, but I just can't do it! He has really pretty hair.
* We are all ready for Spring, sun, warmth, flowers, and long walks!
* Mark and I are so thankful for two beautiful, healthy children!