No More Baby

Blogging has been on the back burner as of lately. By the time I have time to sit down and write, I've either forgotten anything hilarious I had to share with you, or I can't quite put what I would like to say into words.

It's frustrating.  

Finally, I'm sitting down with a cup of hot coffee (I will continue to drink hot coffee no matter how hot it gets outside) and semi silence. Isaiah just went down for a nap. Janice-May brought me the Leap Frog Letter DVD. She's sitting quietly (which is a little unusual for her) in her new chair, learning her alphabet (sort of). 

Today, Isaiah was "fightin," as he calls it, with Caloughan. Caloughan got a little too rough, so Isaiah told him "Stop it! Go bite mom!!!" Uhm, sir...I don't think so. He is doing really well with him, though. The first couple weeks were rough just because the kids aren't used to dogs bigger than our cat. 

A friend of ours gave the kids one of those Flintstones style cars. Isaiah's favorite thing to do with it is to push Janice-May to the furthest corner of our almost acre and leave her there. Poor kid. She gets so ticked off. I think the reason he does that is so he can play undisturbed for the 15 minutes it takes her to get out of the car and march her bossy little self back up to the house. She points a finger at him, while swinging her other arm dramatically and yelling at him. It's rather hilarious. 

Isaiah so kindly let me know that he isn't a baby anymore. He told me that now he's a big kid. Slightly heartbreaking, but we knew it was coming, right? I told him he can be a big kid as long as he still cuddles with his mama. Then I told him he would always be my baby. He said "Nuh uh, mama. I'm your son." So true, little man. 

I'm beyond thankful for these babies of mine.

A Mama's Amusement

As a mother, I knew would there would be challenges, disasters, catastrophes [it really is this dramatic with a 3 year old boy and a 16 month old girl in the house] so on and so forth. Between smashed fingers, bee stings, scrapped knees and black eyes, it's been a rather painful, yet amusing journey so far. If they entertain me this much being so young, I can't imagine what hilariousness they'll provide in the years to come.

-Here are just a few things I've heard exit my mouth that on second thought made me laugh so hard I nearly produced tears-

"Why are there DVD's in the toilet?"

"Golf balls do NOT belong in the oven."

"Cat poop is not for playing with!"

"Stop chewing on the baby...."

"Here - give me your boogers."

"Stop eating live bugs and they'll stop biting your tongue."

"Get away from the dogs butt."


-I heard myveryown mama say these over and over again. I swore to never say them. Fail. Epic fail. I say them at least daily.-

"Because I'm the mom. That's why!"

"Don't make me pull this car over."

"Just wait until Dad gets home!"

-Quotes from Isaiah-

after hurting Jayme, Isaiah tell me "Isaiah hurt sister, but she's fine.

"Mama! My butt is huge!!"

"My is not cute. Sister is cute."

Jayme has reached the stage where she knows that if she does something she shouldn't, then acts cute [Example: saying "Lub lu (love you)", smiling and waving, or pulling her shirt over her face] she'll produce giggles from her mama thus avoiding extensive discipline.

Jon is fully capable of maintaining a straight face and proceeding with whatever consequence she's being dealt.

I, however, am not. When he's being serious with her, I have to leave the room so my bursts of laughter doesn't further encourage her comical misbehavior.

At the end of most days, I'm ready to distribute mild sedatives. Psh! Who needs bedtime stories (I joke. I joke). But really - after wiping noses, hands and butts all day long, I'm just plain exhausted. Not to mention the household demands. I'm still at a loss with the kitchen floor. I swear, it's dirtier AFTER I've mopped.

Back to my point. Day after day with the kids just wears you out. I'm pretty sure Mama needs nap time more than the babies do. But still the same, I wouldn't trade this hilariousness for the world. My babies wear me out via near constant amusement. Who needs cable with babies like these?

10 Things

I found this on a blog that I follow.

I loved it so much, I just had to share!

10 things you can do in 10 minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love...

#1. WATCH A SUNSET WITH YOUR LOVED-ONE... 

Nothing extra is necessary. Just sit and take in the natural beauty of the sky and appreciate being able to share it with the one you love.

#2. GET YOUR BODY MOVING...

Shake, twist, and jump around. Let yourself feel the joy of moving to your favourite music, or just the sounds in your head. Run, walk, and bike to your hearts content. You will live longer and love it more.

#3. SIT QUIETLY BY YOURSELF... 

It doesn't really matter where or when. Just let your feelings bubble up and then experience the thoughts flowing out of your mind. Clearing your head and heart will give you extra energy to get through the rest of the day.

#4. WRITE A THANK-YOU NOTE TO YOUR LOVED ONE... 

When was the last time you thanked your partner for just being who he or she is and being with you? Doing this in writing will give your partner something to cherish for the rest of his or her life.

#5. LOOK THROUGH YOUR OLDEST FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM...

The experience will fill you with fond memories and perhaps make you a bit wistful for days gone by.

#6. PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS... 

Most kids have short attention spans; ten minutes of quality time from a loving adult can make their day. It will also help you stay in touch with the child inside of you.

#7. VISUALISE OR IMAGINE A POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR ANY ISSUE... 

Medical doctors recommend visualisation to patients with chronic and potentially fatal illnesses. If it can help them, it can do the same for you.

#8. GO TO BED WITH YOUR LOVED-ONE 10 MINUTES EARLIER THAN USUAL...

Then spend that time just holding each other. Let the feeling of warmth from your loved-one move through you.

#9. HANG OUT BY SOME WATER... 

Studies show that hospital patients who can see a natural body of water from their beds get better at a 30 percent faster rate. If you're not near the coast or a lake, try taking a bath. Doing so is also healing.

#10. WATCH THIS VIDEO...

This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you've ever invested in front of a computer.


Sadly, most of us measure happiness by how long the experience lasts.
The truth is that a few minutes of joy here and there can make a big difference in what you get out of life.

13 Years of a Beautiful Blessing

You probably won't be amused with my calling you beautiful, my baby brother, but you are to me. And handsome, funny, sweet, and the coolest dude one could have as a baby brother. You are an incredible kid and I am beyond proud of who you're growing up to be. I'm also ridiculously proud to have you as my brother.

In a few hours you will officially be a teenager.

Here are a few things you should know...

1) It's much easier than you think it is, but you won't realize that until it's over.
2) Make sure you say thank you, and I love you more than is required.
3) Sleep on a decision before acting on it.
4) Always brush your teeth, and always wear clean underwear....and deodorant.

I'll always remember the day you were born. And the first time I got to hold you. I was so proud to be your big sister...still am. I'll always remember your first steps, you crawling bare-butt naked across the trampoline because you lost your diaper, and I'll always remember your sweet baby cuddles. It doesn't seem like 13 years have gone by.

Happy Birthday, sweet boy. I miss you a whole lot and I hope you get enough Birthday Hugs to make up for the hugs I can't give you.

I'm stock piling my overdue hugs for you, though...don't worry.