Sick Kids :(

Today I was thankful for my job as a substitute! Although I had taken a job for the day, it was easy to cancel and snuggle my girls all day. Between running noses, teething tears, severe diaper rash, and catching our coughs, my day was spent being mommy. It was a hectic day, but I remember what it was like to be sick and just want your mom! I'm so happy that I am able to stay home with them when they need me the most!

Saturday Morning

I've been working like crazy and was so looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday! I had great plans to take my girls on a stroller ride to the park, maybe the Children's Museum, and a playdate with Xavier and Alaska. This is how my mind works - everything planned out minute by minute!


Welcome to Saturday morning 6:30 a.m. Sarah is peeking in my face saying "The sun is up, Mommy. Good Morning!" I convince her to sit on my bed and watch cartoons while I catch a few more zzz's. I wake up a few minutes later with Higgly Town Heroes blasting on the tv and no Sarah anywhere. I get up and walk out of the room and find her in the crib with Molly - both of them laughing histerically! So much for sleeping in!! We got up and had breakfast (lots of coffee for mommy!) and Molly was quick to fall back asleep with a bottle.


And here's the reason for this post. I spent two uninterupted hours with Sarah - (I admit, the thoughts of laundry, email, job hunting, cleaning all crossed my mind)! We read books, sang our ABC's and practiced identifying letters. She is so smart! Forget the scheduled day, we're staying home and hanging out!


I like days like today where I'm forced to stop and relax. I'm constantly on the go and thinking if I just work nonstop now, later on I can relax. However Later on, there is always more to do! Thank God for kids who force you to stop and breathe once in a while! My children are lifesavers :)

Easter Vacation 2008. Meme and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to Florida! After 20 hours in the car, we made it to the Florida house otherwise known by Sarah as "Florida" itself. The girls got to experience so many new things! From visiting the beach where Molly ate shells and Sarah splashed in the water, to exploring a Kid Zoo, the girls had a blast! This blog is a big THANK YOU to Meme for coming with us and supplying the majority of the fun! If it were up to me, I probably would've hung out by the pool and not gone many places. However, I'm so glad we tried new things and enjoyed our vacation. The easter bunny even paid us a visit leaving eggs, candy, and stuffed animals! The girls also experienced riding on the back of a bike for daily bike rides. Sarah loved waving to her shadow and Molly just hung out. It was a great trip and we can't wait to return next year (if Meme wants to make the trip again)!

Meet my girls!

Welcome to my page dedicated to the loves of my life...Sarah Rose and Molly Carolyn. I've decided to blog about their childhood because the handy dandy notebook that I was using has run out of pages! Since their births, I have kept track of silly stories, major milestones, and interesting happenings in our daily lives. It is fun to now look back at Sarah's accomplishments as Molly meets them and see how closely they're growing. I am amazed each day that I have been so blessed with these angels. They truly are my life and I am overwhelmed with love for my girls.
Now that I've gotten all emotional with you...let me give you some basics. Sarah Rose was born September 17, 2005 and is now 2 1/2 years old. She is just starting to put complete sentences together and form her own ideas. I am constantly amazed with how her vocabulary is growing! My favorite phrase at the moment is when I ask her how she is doing, Sarah responds "I'm doing pre--tty good!" (purposely stretching out the "pretty" for the drama of it). She attends preschool three days a week where she is mastering letters, numbers, and making friends! Sarah has had a bit of anger arise since the arrival of her new sister, and we're working on "using our words" to help Molly learn. Sarah loves being a big sister and a "mommy" to all of her babies. I enjoy watching her master new things like riding her tricycle, put on tennis shoes, and go potty on the big girl potty!
Miss Molly Carolyn (unfortunately I have been using the nickname Molly moo...I know she'll kill me one day but I can't stop saying it!) was born on June 25, 2007. After being three days late, I was induced and Molly came along. I've since noticed that Maniac Molly definitely does things on her own time and in her own way! She has the most endearing smile that just lights up a room. She is currently 9 months old but moves and groves like a 1 year old. She is anxious to start walking - running is more like it- because she likes to go go go! She enjoys eating books and looking at flashcards. Her most recent discovery is her sister's puzzle shelf. Molly has learned to pull all the puzzles down and separate them in a record 2 minutes! Knowing that she is my last baby, I tend to spoil her a bit and carry her around when I know she should be exploring her world. I also love to rock with her, but little miss feisty doesn't always cooperate!
I hope that you enjoy reading about my girls as much as I enjoy writing about them! Stop by often to see what new things they are discovering!