The Walmart Mom

Tonight at Kohl's I was totally that mom, the one I judge and think to myself she shouldn't be aloud to have children.

We arrived at Kohl's just after 6:00 p.m. (yes I love Kohl's) Wade needed to use the restroom so I started to walk with the kids when suddenly Zack took off, thinking it was funny to run around the clothes racks, as did we all when we were two. I picked up Kate and that's when the yelling began and it didn't stop until I caught him and found myself holding two kicking and screaming children. Maybe the yelling hadn't stopped because I'm still not sure how Wade found me on the floor holding them down in the middle of the store.

I never thought in a million years I would actually drag one or any of my children by their arms to the car. It wasn't pretty.

I count 12 kids!

Last night we meet up with some of Wade's high school friends and their cute, fun wives (not just saying that, I really mean it) and 12 kids. It was crazy!! We were there for almost two hours and I didn't complete a single conversation. We were the first to leave and it's not cause Zack and Kate were done but because mom was done running around after them!! Is this a twin thing I am experiencing? How is it that the rest of you talked and laughed and shared stories? Even though we just saw you all last night.... I miss you.

What is it about blogs?

I just got done looking at blogs and I have to say, I hate blogs. I know I know, some of you really are just as happy as you seem. The rest of us are searching for a picture where our love handles aren't hanging out and thinking about how we can make motherhood seem super fantastic like not a moment goes by where we don't wonder about life pre-twins. That's all.

I know, I know, I don't have to read them.

Bath Strike

Kate is currently on a bath strike.

One night she decided she didn't want to bathe. I thought it was cute that she was expressing herself. The next night she again expressed that she did not want to get into the bath. It was not so cute the second night or any night since then.

Every 3 or 4 days she screams and screams as I bath her. Bath time is now torture time. Maybe I can use that.....Kate don't hit Zack or else you have to take a bath. :)

In Charge

This last weekend Zack decided to throw himself onto the floor in his bedroom from his CRIB!! All because rocking him for 20 minutes before bed wasn't long enough for him.

Thanks for reminding me who is really in charge around here.

Things I hate about my life

#1 That Zack and Kate still LOVE their bottles at 18 months
#2 That Zack still wakes up almost every night
#3 That Kate refuses to eat in her high chair
#4 That Kate is on a bath strike (2 weeks now)
#5 That every Sunday dinner at Wade's parents house is when and Zack and Kate lose it!
#6 That Zack thinks it's okay to wake up at 5:30 a.m. most mornings

Of coarse there are lots of things I love but these are just a few of the things I HATE!!

Blue eyed boy

1st Family photos

This is a classic twin pic! One is laughing and One is crying!

Zack & Kate could not stop looking at their ball.

Peter Pan & Tink

A fun day visiting Wade at work for Halloween. Traditions! Traditions!

Mother of the Year

Yesterday as Zack, Kate and I were playing near the stairs. I thought it would be fun to teach them to throw balls and have them watch as they fell down each step. And it was fun.

Until the gate gave way and BOTH my babies flew down the stairs head over feet-repeat 4 or 5 times.

I just watched it happen like any good mom would.

And I was thinking about canceling my blog. How could I make other women feel better about themselves if I did a thing like that.

The debate?

So, I have realized that I'm not so good at blogging, among lots of other things. But what do you do? Do you cancel the blog or just post once in a while?

This is where my thoughts have been with the blog.

North Carolina's biggest Chair

After two plane flights and a 4 hour car drive we arrived in North Carolina Beach!! We spent the entire day swimming in the ocean and hanging out at the beach. The beaches here are just like you see in the movies. I don't know what it is about the ocean but I have such a need to be around it. We started planning this trip 4 months ago and finally we are here.

Things I have learned since being here.

Jen follows the speed limit only on vacation

Trisha does not do well with multiple people giving here directions at the same time

Jill is a little fish

Jen drinks more Diet Coke than Vitamin Water

Half of us are not afraid of a little power ball action (which will be split 5 ways and is currently at 111 million)

Trisha will do ANYTHING for 5 bucks

Katy likes her closet to be checked before going to bed

Sara is afraid of spiders but not criminals

The cops still question us at 2:00 a.m.

NC has the biggest rocky chair

That downward dog is ackward on sand

That the only thing missing from Ashleys house is the white picket fence

It is possible to consume 6000 calories in a day

that drinks taste better in wine glasses

That elevators which only hold 500 lbs are shady

Southern hospitality is real

Oh the things you learn about each other when it the clock ticks 2:00 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

My friends I was offically in bed at 7:30 p.m. last night! It was wonderful.

At Last...

My love has come along...

I am thrilled for Stacie and JJ!! It is so exciting to find the one you are going to spend the rest of your life with.

San Diego

This is Ashley and her husband Dave. They are so much fun to be around. Dave is pretty much going to be the best plastic surgeon here in a couple of years, if not already. They flew in from NC to be there for Stacie. This is Trisha and her cute husband Matt. Trisha can get Stacie laughing like no one else.

Old Friends, great company. Ashley and Trisha are childhood friends. There is nothing more magical then having a childhood friend still in your life. They know you, really know you and love you. Thanks for that.

JOY!!

Being one of Stacie's bestfriends people often ask me if she is happy. Could you find a happier bride? She was so emotional on her wedding day. It was sweet and unexpected. She walked into the room where she was to be married sobbing with tears of joy.

after thoughts

So, I was thinking about my post where I talk about infants and how I feel about them. Then I started to read some fun blogs of people I know (who are definitely on the attachment parenting end of things) and it made me think....I wonder if I just don't really like twin infants. :) I know right? It sounds weird but I do think my parenting style is a little more on the attachment side of things and when you have two infants to care for you don't usually get the luxury of choosing your parenting style. When there are two infants crying you have to pick which one to help first.

There were times I when I would be feeding one baby and the other baby would be crying because they were hungry and I would just cry with them while I feed their sibling. They were two little to prop bottles up and feeding them sometimes would take 30 minutes each.

There were sad times.

Forever?

Is my cute, nice, fun baby gone forever? Teething has taken her far far away from me.

far.

far.

far.

10 Teeth 30 To Go

Kate =2
Zack=8

I am convinced.
The devil doesn't come out at night.
He comes out when a tooth is erupting.

Inspired

I met the sweetest down syndrome baby named Max today at work. His mother came in to have her teeth cleaned and brought him in with her. He was attached to his oxygen tank and had the fattest cheeks. I have never met a down syndrome baby and I have to say I was immediately in love. really.

What amazes me the most is that this little boy was going to have open heart surgery in a couple of days and that his mom and dad choose to adopt him when he was 1 month old.

I think there are wonderful inspiring people out there in this world. This woman is at the top of my list.

If you have never met a down syndrome baby your life is not complete.