My babies are growing up too fast!

I can not believe that my little baby Monkey will be the big O-N-E soon! Not to mention Miss Monster Cayley baby entering into the terrible twos! As I am sitting here typing, those sweet children of mine are napping. Together. It is a miracle! Really, it is. I think this is maybe the third time since Monkey was born that my children have napped together. Whatever. I'll take what I can get!

Miss Monster Cayley is truly a trip and a half. I am amazed by the things she can do and say and understand. Today we were watching Dora and there was a star who was crying because it fell from the sky. Well Miss Monster gasped all dramatically and put her hands to her cheeks and said "Sad!". So I told her "yes, that star is sad", and then she ran over to the TV and gave the star kisses and stroked the screen saying "kay, kay". It was incredibly cute to see. She is going through this stage that all she wants to do is color. She wakes up saying "color?!?!", lol. I already have quite the art collection from her.

Monkey baby hurt his little foot at the beginning of the week. He somehow (according to Man-Child) got caught in the blanket on the couch and fell. I panicked and took him to the emergency room (and let me tell ya, it is not easy nor fun to have a crying Monkey AND a bored Monster baby in the ER by yourself) but the x-rays they took looked fine and I was instructed to give him Motrin. I ended up taking him to his pediatrician the next day to follow up out of concern for his restlessness and irritability even after dosing him with Motrin, but he has since gotten better. Just this morning I saw him starting to use his foot again. Thank God. I was really starting to worry for a minute. Other than that incident, Monkey is just fabulous. He has the greatest personality and a heart melting smile.

These babies are amazing. They keep me smiling and laughing all day long. I can't believe how lucky I am, not only to have these babies, but to have the opportunity to be home with them and watch as they grow.

Change is brewing!

Hello again cyber space. It has been along time, I apologize for my abscence.

I have joined 24 Hour Fitness. I love it. They have a variety of classes (one in the pool!), user friendly weight equipment, and a Kids Club. Today I went to the Biggest Loser Boot Camp class. Holy crap, I am beat! It was alot of fun, but HARD! I have never sweat like that -on purpose- in my entire life. I think they are going to have another next week, so I'll be there! I have done the pool class and a spin class, and finally gotten over my fear of the eliptical machine. I need to master the stairmaster now. Cayley LOVES the kids club, Jordan not so much. I am hoping he'll get the hang of being dropped off there soon, I hate that he cries so much when I leave him there.
Speaking of Jordan and Cayley...

Jordan is now cruising around the furniture. He loves to stand, and climb on his sister. It is hilarious. He will not eat baby food anymore. Only regular food. I love this age because babies are not picky at all. He wants to try everything and hasn't spit anything out yet. He is also starting to show his frisky side. Well, I guess attitude might explain it better, lol.

Cayley is using so many words now! I am convinced that someone is sneaking in this house to teach her new words like _MINE_ ... The other day I asked her to go get something, and she picked it up and said "GOT IT!" I love her sweet little voice. Oh my goodness, you should see her at the park now! She runs all over so excited to explore the equipment. She tests all the slides, no matter how large they are. She still does not like the swings, and I am not sure why. I think she is the only kid I know that doesn't like the swing.

It's been a month?

My litte rocker!


He was content in this box for a good 15 minutes. That was the longest time all day that he was not in my arms.

Say cheese! I LOVE his cheeks!

She somehow got to Man Childs plate that was on the counter and stole one of the tortillas that was on his plate, lol!

A New Tradition

So last night Man Child and I started a new tradition.




We baked a cake together. (the first time in the 6 years we've been together, lol)




http://www.mexgrocer.com/504-pastel-de-tres-leches.html


(yes, there is a piece of cake missing because Man Child had to taste it before we procceded with adding the milks. *eye roll*)

Next year I get to pick :).

Happy St. Nicholas Day!

Today is also Man Childs and my six year anniversary! Ah! Parts of me can not believe we have made it six years... Well anyway, here's to many more!
Cayley is doing fabulously. She has recently mastered the skill of climbing up onto the kitchen chairs, which has in turn allowed her to climb on the table... This is a pic of the first time she did it, as I feel I must chronicle these things, lol. I was in the proccess of putting some water away and I turn around and this is what I found:

From climbing on things, to running around the playground like a maniac, Miss Cayley is growing and becoming more adventurous by the moment. She also loves to play with Monkey.

As for Monkey... Can you believe that he is rolling over now? *cry* He is also scooting himself around pretty well. There is no more leaving him on the bed while I am not in there... He smiles and laughs at Miss Cayley and Pita and tries to steal Miss Cayleys bottle in the mornings while we lay in bed and watch Blues Clues. He loves the exersaucer snd is obsessed with the apple toy on it. when it falls off he goes crazy untill we put it back on.

30 Days of Thanksgiving

Days 7-14



This past week has gone by in a blur, but at the same time, at a snails pace...


BUT, I have found myself to be thankful for a few things.


-Self Cleaning Ovens
- http://www.allrecipes.com/
-my miss-priced 10x13 picture frame from Target. Rang up for 9.00 was marked 14.99!
-the cleaning fairy
-scrubbing bubbles
-an occasional cold front that allows me two days (and nights!!)that are A/C free!
-a family walk in the park and remembering to bring the camera

30 Days of Thanksgiving

Days 4, 5, and 6...

I am thankful for lazy days and not NEEDING to leave the house.