Good thing you didn't come and visit this week...

This last week has been a rather tough week! Why? We decided that we would no longer give Taylor naps during the day. This is not to say that she didn't need one though! She definitely still needs one, or maybe I do too! I miss the quiet early afternoon when both girls would sleep but I am loving the new routine! Jordan is of course still taking a nap and has been cooperating wonderfully. The whining starts at about 4pm around here. If we are in the car about this time it is guaranteed that Taylor will try to sneek in a little shut eye. But, we have been putting the girls to bed between 630-7pm the entire week. Oh Heavenly. Taylor is so tired that after just a little bit of snuggling she goes to sleep with no tears! It has been wonderful to have an even tear free and with enough time to work on some of my projects! yeah!

Just like Daddy

Michael occasionally wears his boots. Recently, Taylor has wanted to be like her Daddy and even insisted yesterday that Jordan join in on the 'fun'. I wish you could have seen Jordan's face as she was out stomping around in her boots!

Better than Free

What's better than a free item at the grocery store?? An item that not only is free but gives you overage! I found an item today that does that! I'll earn $0.50 on each item I purchase plus get the item for free! Yeah!

Iris' anyone

We are planning on moving a few things around in the yard as well as thin the Iris'. Anyone want any Iris bulbs? They are beautiful. We enjoyed them very much this year. Last year, they got dashed to pieces by the lovely hail that preceeded the tornado! You could say they are 'hardy'! Let me know if you're interested. They are a lovely purple.

Father's Day project

Every year since we had an official "Father's Day", I have done a Father's Day project. It usually ends up in my kids hands and/or feet covered in paint. Sometimes even more if I am not careful. This year was one of my best ideas yet. And to top it off, I laminated it with my new laminator. I waited a year to see if I really wanted it so when I found it for a great price I snatched it up. Here is our wonderful creation for 2009!

Anyone need a good buy on cereal?

I just found a pretty good deal on Cheerios. Albertson's in Fort Collins has several General Mills cereal on 3 for $5 ($1.67). Well, combine that with a coupon from smartsource.com ($1 off of 2) and you end up with cereal for $1.17. Apparently, it is the bigger box of Cheerios (at least according to the add). I think I'll head over there tomorrow after work! (Also, thanks to a friend who told me Albertson's was having the sale in the first place! Thanks Elizabeth!)

I love finding a good deal!

Okay, so lately I have been clipping coupons. Not just any coupons. But coupons that lead me to getting something virtually free or makes it a FANTASTIC DEAL! Some of my recent stash has included 4 FREE bottles of BBQ sauce! Anyone need any? 18 individual crystal light drink packets! FREE! Woo hoo! And so far, 6 things of Johnson and Johnson Buddies soap! FREE! Another really good deal I have been stocking up on is diapers. I normally prefer LUVs for nighttime but I'm willing to buy the cheaper diapers to take to daycare. So, I have been stocking up on store ones. That's how I know that the diaper prices at target were just increased! Boo hoo. Anyone else find any really good deals lately?

What do you get when ....

You hire your three year old to watch your just-barely-one year old? A mess. A total utter mess. Not just in one room but every room they explored together. Blankets are out everywhere and of course, unfolded. Toys have migrated from the basement to the upstairs and don't get me started on what the playroom looks like. Well, I really can't complain. She did a wonderful job while I laid on the couch contemplating if dying was a viable option. You see, with two kids in daycare, in separate rooms, they are each exposed to different kids and different germs. Badda Bing and they bring them home to share with me. So, early this morning I started the running to the bathroom to contemplate which end should face the toilet. It ended up with my face in the garbage can. Like clockwork, every 30 minutes I'd be back to pay my dues. Taylor was convinced once I quit throwing up that I must be all better. Dear sweet child, that doesn't mean you can wiggle around on my lap. But it was so cute to listen to her 'mother' Jordan this morning. She started out with "Taylor is mommy and Jordan is baby". It got really quiet at one point and when I went to check on them they were sitting on the floor and Taylor was feeding Jordan pretzals. Later, she told me Jordan was still hungry and that she had taken the cheerios out of the diaper bag. Way to be resourceful! All that mothering must have worn her out because she was in bed and asleep at 6:30pm. With Jordan in bed at 7;15pm it has been a very nice last hour. However, my house is still a mess.. anyone feel like cleaning?

Spring Fever

With the recent turn of the weather to 'spring' we have spent quite a bit of time outside. Jordan has had quite the adjustment in learning to walk on the grass. I'm sure she thought she was hot stuff learning to walk at 10 months and that there wasn't anything else to do. Gotcha kiddo. Walking on grass is a whole new experience. Too bad you weren't here to see her try and walk up a small incline. She toppled over backwards! So funny! Here are some pictures of the girls as they helped with weeding one of the gardens. As you can see, Jordan was being a little TOO helpful. Since she was enjoying herself and keeping herself occupied -- and not trying to eat it -- we let her do whatever she wanted!

Day 3 and no 'B'

Today is day three of Jordan having no binkie. So far, so good! In fact, it has been really good. She even went down for a nap without a binkie or any water! It has given Taylor some 'mommy' time. We used the time to make 'bear bread'.

Last week's Friday 'fun'. Commonly referred to as 'Mommy Day' by Taylor. This is the day we save up all the over-the-top activities. Here are pictures from the latest. I wish you could have seen the excitement on Taylor's face when I told her she could then paint it. Oh the delight!

Update: Jordan has had no problem not having a binkie! What was I worried about? The last day she enjoyed her 'comfort' was May 5. We're still going strong. Michael slipped once in the night when she was having a hard time but a short while later i took it out of her crib and she never made a noise for it! Yeah Jordan! you are such a trooper!