Tonight i was reminded by just how hard it is to slow down, stop moving too fast, try to make the morning last... well, you get the point.
While i was bathing the girls tonight, i was in a rush, or wanted to be. I wanted to get them in and out, a feat that has never yet been overcome in this household. I wanted them to get scrubbed and rinsed without moving (yeah, right!) Instead, they started the entire bath off with a game that i normally can't stand. M takes water into her mouth from the running faucet, then spits it in a stream at the baby. The baby laughs hysterically, so M repeats. Tonight, despite my initial intentions, one tone of the baby's laugh, and one shimmer of M's smile was all i needed to bring me straight back down to the reality of the moment. The moment that i needed to slow down to enjoy. The moment that ended up being the highlight of my day. Watching these two girls interact, more and more independently every day, melts my heart and has my soul singing! And it took a spit-upon baby to make me remember something essential- that in less than a blink, these girls will go through a million revolutions of growth until they end up teenagers, then adults, then... enough.
So, i slowed down. we took an hour in the bathtub, which is pretty right on par for us. the girls had a wonderful time, enjoying every second. as did i. slowly.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Many moons ago...
Many moons ago, I wrote a nightly blog, detailing the small moments of my life, or the huge milestones we had crossed. Many moons ago, i was able to keep up with this nightly journaling, and even enjoyed it. Now, i can't remember the exact day i last wrote. I know that many milestones have passed in the last two weeks time. Small moments, and big times. My gorgeous and witty three-year-old turned four, an age that scared me to say, but made me realize that it just makes her four times more witty and four times more gorgeous.
My baby, sweet, sweet, baby girl turned one. She turned one on Friday and walked more steps than ever on Saturday. And now, I'm waiting for the full burst of running to start.
I have done nothing but think since Thursday night. I have thought about this last year, how one year ago on the 13th, B was in my womb, and one year ago on the 14th, she was sitting in my arms, taking every detail of me in as i did the same in return. We were meeting for the first time, even though I instantly had known her forever. Over this last year, she has grown so much. She started out so sleepy and quiet. A good month or so in, she turned into Baby Wah-Wah. She cried non stop for almost nine more months. Maybe a slight exaggeration, maybe not. In this last year, she has figured out how to share her emotions, without speaking a word- although verbal communication is not an issue for her. She grunts and screams and coos and giggles. She lets us know exactly what she does and does not like at all times. She is an amazingly smart and beautiful little girl.
I thank God daily for the two little girls I have been blessed with. The sheer joy that their being brings to everyone who is around them is enough to know how truly wonderful life is.
I am going to try to write again on a regular basis. I am going to try to find the time and the energy to keep up with the kids, husband, house, work, family and friends... and my self. I am going to rest more and get stressed less (or, again, attempt to.) We'll see how it goes. Hopefully I'll write about it!
My baby, sweet, sweet, baby girl turned one. She turned one on Friday and walked more steps than ever on Saturday. And now, I'm waiting for the full burst of running to start.
I have done nothing but think since Thursday night. I have thought about this last year, how one year ago on the 13th, B was in my womb, and one year ago on the 14th, she was sitting in my arms, taking every detail of me in as i did the same in return. We were meeting for the first time, even though I instantly had known her forever. Over this last year, she has grown so much. She started out so sleepy and quiet. A good month or so in, she turned into Baby Wah-Wah. She cried non stop for almost nine more months. Maybe a slight exaggeration, maybe not. In this last year, she has figured out how to share her emotions, without speaking a word- although verbal communication is not an issue for her. She grunts and screams and coos and giggles. She lets us know exactly what she does and does not like at all times. She is an amazingly smart and beautiful little girl.
I thank God daily for the two little girls I have been blessed with. The sheer joy that their being brings to everyone who is around them is enough to know how truly wonderful life is.
I am going to try to write again on a regular basis. I am going to try to find the time and the energy to keep up with the kids, husband, house, work, family and friends... and my self. I am going to rest more and get stressed less (or, again, attempt to.) We'll see how it goes. Hopefully I'll write about it!
Monday, October 10, 2011
My Godson and Me!
My nephew, C, is by far the most amazing boy I know in the world. He and i have some sort of a kismet soul connection, and i adore spending any minute that i can with him. Since we moved away (nearly 8 years ago now), i have missed spending time with him immensely. Tonight, i shared an amazing adventure with him.
His birthday is in two weeks, the last in the long run of family dates for a while! Since we won't be in town for his birthday, i wanted to do something special for his big 11th day (in the 11th month of the 11th year, no less!) He had told me that he was saving up money for a customized baseball cap, so today, when he got home from school, i seized the opportunity to spend some time with him, and to get him a great birthday gift! I surprised him with a trip to the mall (just he and i- something that NEVER happens!) and we went to the hat store. After about 45 minutes, he settled on the perfect design on the perfect cap! We thought we'd have to wait about an hour, but the man told us it probably wouldn't be ready until tomorrow due to the complexity of his design... we left only slightly deflated, because i really wanted to be with him to pick it up and see the finished product.
We proceeded to my dad's, where we had a wonderful good-bye dinner. just before leaving to head back to my nephew's house, we decided to call the hat store to see if maybe, by chance, the hat was done. The man told me to give him 20 minutes and he'd call me back if he could do it; the store was closing in 45.
Twenty minutes later on the dot, the phone rang. He said, "Come pick up your hat! It's done!"
We drove over with my sister, so excited to see it! My nephew proudly received his custom designed cap and beamed all the way back to show it off to the whole family! He asked my sister if he could wear it to bed!
I love to see him happy! I love to see him any way! This was the perfect end to the perfect weekend! I will smile every time i picture C in his new cap, beaming his proud smile, and knowing that i was a part of it!
His birthday is in two weeks, the last in the long run of family dates for a while! Since we won't be in town for his birthday, i wanted to do something special for his big 11th day (in the 11th month of the 11th year, no less!) He had told me that he was saving up money for a customized baseball cap, so today, when he got home from school, i seized the opportunity to spend some time with him, and to get him a great birthday gift! I surprised him with a trip to the mall (just he and i- something that NEVER happens!) and we went to the hat store. After about 45 minutes, he settled on the perfect design on the perfect cap! We thought we'd have to wait about an hour, but the man told us it probably wouldn't be ready until tomorrow due to the complexity of his design... we left only slightly deflated, because i really wanted to be with him to pick it up and see the finished product.
We proceeded to my dad's, where we had a wonderful good-bye dinner. just before leaving to head back to my nephew's house, we decided to call the hat store to see if maybe, by chance, the hat was done. The man told me to give him 20 minutes and he'd call me back if he could do it; the store was closing in 45.
Twenty minutes later on the dot, the phone rang. He said, "Come pick up your hat! It's done!"
We drove over with my sister, so excited to see it! My nephew proudly received his custom designed cap and beamed all the way back to show it off to the whole family! He asked my sister if he could wear it to bed!
I love to see him happy! I love to see him any way! This was the perfect end to the perfect weekend! I will smile every time i picture C in his new cap, beaming his proud smile, and knowing that i was a part of it!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Two Down... One to Go!
Today was Birthday Party two of three. It was a wonderful family birthday party for both girls. It was small and low-key and especially enjoyable! And now we only have one more birthday party to go this month! In one week's time, we will have survived October! We will have survived three parties in three weeks. We will breathe again, and not have to visit the party goods store for another year!
But until next week, i'll just be so happy that today was so much fun- a huge success! The girls were so happy. The baby hit her first pinata (and loved every second of it.) They enjoyed being with their family immensely, and they got so many great gifts. It was such a great day! Thank you all!!!!!
But until next week, i'll just be so happy that today was so much fun- a huge success! The girls were so happy. The baby hit her first pinata (and loved every second of it.) They enjoyed being with their family immensely, and they got so many great gifts. It was such a great day! Thank you all!!!!!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Finally...
After 17,000 hours in the car with a perfectly happy whistling and singing four-year-old and one and a half screaming almost one-year-olds (only one, but she cried enough for at least half more), we are FINALLY here! we are with family! we are all settled and happy, and it only took the baby less than a half hour to feel completely at ease with her surroundings (especially the stairs!) i am so excited! and exhausted! and everything in between!
good night!
good night!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
not so daily blog...
i'm doing a pretty bad job at writing daily this week. i knew that if i ever let one night go, then two nights, it would be so hard for me to jump back on board with the every night writing ritual. but, i am here to say that i will make it my best effort to be here and present and hopefully have something somewhat entertaining to say.
this just may not happen until the insanity of october ends!
i'll try, though! i will certainly try!
this just may not happen until the insanity of october ends!
i'll try, though! i will certainly try!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Three Days Overdue!
It has been three days gone since i have written on here. These three days have seemed to last a century, and have also flown by in a blink at the same time. I wanted nothing more than to describe in detail every moment of the time i have spent away from my computer, however, i am still exhausted from staying up until 2:30 on friday night to build the amazing dollhouse that M woke up to on her 4th birthday morning on Saturday. We then spent the entire birthday morning celebrating and opening gifts and playing, then i shipped her and her dad out for four + hours, while i (with some major help from a great friend) set up the entire surprise party decorations, food, etc.
My husband brought my FOUR-YEAR-OLD baby into her surprise, and she reacted in only a way that a special girl like M could react. With grace and charm and thanks to all. And then the kid partied! And partied and partied and partied! We had friends here until well into the evening. We made s'mores on the fire and told ghost stories while listening to music. M was allowed to stay up as late as she wanted (the birthday rule my husband grew up with,) but once midnight hit, i called the rule on the count that her birthday was over. at 12:03 she hit her pillow, and i believe she was asleep by 12:04. i, on the other hand, spent the second night of my weekend up until about 2:30 again, since that was the first time all day that my husband and i could actually recount our day, and finally decompress after weeks of planning this surprise! it was wonderful! and magical and happy!
Last night, i went to bed at 8:45. I was asleep by 9:00. i went to work today as an "official" teacher, hired on by the school as of october 1. and now, i am on my way to bed for the second early evening of the week! and then to continue planning the second of three parties in a few more days!
and i cannot wait to do it all over again, and again!!!
My husband brought my FOUR-YEAR-OLD baby into her surprise, and she reacted in only a way that a special girl like M could react. With grace and charm and thanks to all. And then the kid partied! And partied and partied and partied! We had friends here until well into the evening. We made s'mores on the fire and told ghost stories while listening to music. M was allowed to stay up as late as she wanted (the birthday rule my husband grew up with,) but once midnight hit, i called the rule on the count that her birthday was over. at 12:03 she hit her pillow, and i believe she was asleep by 12:04. i, on the other hand, spent the second night of my weekend up until about 2:30 again, since that was the first time all day that my husband and i could actually recount our day, and finally decompress after weeks of planning this surprise! it was wonderful! and magical and happy!
Last night, i went to bed at 8:45. I was asleep by 9:00. i went to work today as an "official" teacher, hired on by the school as of october 1. and now, i am on my way to bed for the second early evening of the week! and then to continue planning the second of three parties in a few more days!
and i cannot wait to do it all over again, and again!!!
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