Wow its been nearly a month since I last posted.

Basically life has been cold.
Really cold.
Seriously, more homeless shelters need to be opened and busses going around picking up homeless people to take them to those places cuz its freaking cold.
And I have a house. With working heat. And the ability to turn up that heat if I so choose.

I would like new windows. Or at least new insulation around those windows.

But I have heat.

Hubbie and I recently put the heating pad on the bed ( wedding gift from auntie Patsy....really really appreciating it this year). Now its almost like a race to see who can get to turn the pad on first. I turn it on when he wakes up in the morning and go back to sleep. When I get up first, he usually wakes up at some point, turns it on, and when i come in to wake him up its on. We had breakfast in bed the other morning ( with one child in bed and the other gabbing at herself in the mirror) with the heating pad on.

Guess its obvious how much we love that thing?


Anyway. Since I last posted, both of my babies have had their birthdays. I can't believe that E is a year old already. Time has gone by so fast. She is such a happy baby. Except when teething, but frankly, I remember my wisdom teeth trying to come in when I was 17 and I was NOT happy. Anyhow. I remember how terrified I was when I found out I was pregnant with her. How would I look after both kids and give them what they needed when I was barely getting through with one...etc etc.....
I wouldnt have it any other way. She is such a joy.
Except when Im trying to potty train Sophia. Then shes a bit challenging. What is it with kids wanting to desperately grab toilet seats and shove their hands in the toilet water?!
Hehe.

We had their birthday party on the 18th. We had quite a full house. Im still gathering up pictures to send out. Both our phones died so we only got decor pictures basically. My mother in law sent some, and a friend but there are more out there I know.  It was a sesame street theme. Momma G and Josh decorated the cupcakes/cakes as I was at work when they arrived. So cute. I was really pleased. I will post a picture of those below.



Cute eh???

Anyway, we had a good time. It was nice to see family and friends and be together. Some family couldn't make it so that was sad...its hard when we are all so scattered around. I think the girls enjoyed themselves. Sophia didn't really get it again. I think she thought it was mostly for Elisa. She threw her cupcake around. Elisa shoved hers in her face. Not surprised. Sophia likes the salty and spicy and Elisa likes sweet. I was stunned by all the gifts they got. Id forgotten what kids parties are like lol.

I managed to not sob my face off this year when the girls had their birthdays. Im also not pregnant this year so maybe that helped.

We took the girls for their checkup yesterday.

Ya awesome mother for booking E's checkup for her actual birthday.

She got three shots. Loudly protested for a bit and then recovered quite quickly. She is a trooper for sure.

S got the doctor truly laughing by showing off her language skills ( with a bit of prompting. The doctor causes her to have a bit of a meltdown so I used key words to get her to calm down)
These key words were:
mommy's wrinkle cream
           and
hot diggity dog.
If he'd been drinking, the wall would've worn whatever it was.


My brief break is now drawing to a close. The children are muttering and whining and thumping which indicates they are waking up. I get to be alone today til 9pm. Yipee! Im also sick AGAIN! Honestly! Immune system of the crappiest sort.