Shower day

Well today was Sharra's shower. and I have to toot my own horn.... it was a BLAST. I had such a wonderful time throwing it. There was a great turn out. I tried a few new games. Baby Jepeordy and it was a HIT. I will make sure to use that one again. And the only reason I say again is because I tend to LOVE throwing showers.

The diaper cake was a new one for me also. I have made many many diaper cakes in the past. But I tried something new with this one and think it was great.

Who did she think she was?

I was picking my kids up from school today. There are 3 lanes at the school and then the parking lot. The first 2 lanes by the sidewalk are for parents to pick up their kids. I use the 2nd lane daily. This way I can pull up to where the kids are standing by their teacher and I dont have to get the twins out of the car.

3pm I get to my normal spot I sit at. The children get out at first dismissal which is 320. My children come out I wave at the teacher and she lets the kids walk to my car.

Austin is almost in tears telling me a story of this child whom has been picking on him since the school years started. So I see his teacher on the sidewalk standing with her class and I get out of my car.

I speak with the teacher for only a moment explaining my concerns about today. I turn around to walk back to my car....... AND ITS NOT THERE. Seriously the car and my children are NOT THERE. As you can imagine that 3-5 seconds it took me to see my car a million things ran through my head. I then see my van up about 5 spots and parked in the 1st lane. I RUN to my van. As I am getting in I ask the boys who moved my car. Austin said Mrs. BlahBlah did....

Why the heck would she take it upon herself to get in my car LET alone move my car????? I was standing on the sidewalk with my back faced to the traffic.. They were right behind me. AND my car was shut off. So she started my car AND moved it.

I then move my car up some and pick up the other kiddo I was picking up today. I step out of my car and am speaking with a Dean about the situation. I see 2 teachers walking down the sidewalk. One says "So then I just got in and moved the car.. I should have taken the keyes also" and the other one says "I would have" I turned my head and said EXCUSE ME.... and gave a mature piece of my mind without getting all loud with the other parents and children around me.

She then just this snotty remark about me blocking traffic. and looked at the dean. I then got back in my car. Parked in a spot and took the children inside with me and excused myself as I went into the office. Once I explained everything to the principal it took everything I had to walk back out and keep smiling so my children didnt think Mrs. BlahBlah was a "horrible person".

Alyssa, my sweetie pie

I remember wanting a girl so bad. When I had that ultrasound and I threatened the tech that if one of the twins wernt a girl I would cry. I was honestly kidding... well sorta =)

I got my gift of a girl. And my oh my. This is nothing like raising the boys. The boys are so easy going. Alyssa has been in control of her twin since they were in the womb.

Today Alyssa started tattling on other kids in the house. Zander took a toy from the toy box and Alyssa was right there shaking her little finger at him "N o No Zander" she told him. He actually walked over and put the toy back. Silly little boy.

I enjoy her cuddling on my lap, petting my hair, and saying sweet words "Mama you so purrrty" That very moment reminds me how lucky I am to have a sweet little girl.

School really?

So I did some research and found a pre headstart class for the twins. I know by babies are only going to be 3 in Oct. But I really think they would benefit from this program. The only kids they know how to play with is each other. And they fight with each other very well also. I also feel this will give Zander some more friends and help with his speech.

And I have to admit deep down inside I would kinda enjoy a few hours break from them =) I know that sounds so bad. But wow what a day it is.

House Project + Kids = oh my

Craig and I have began some house projects. With 2 of the rooms downstairs at the half way mark its time to get them done! For gosh sakes he started the kitchen BEFORE I got pregnant with the twins. and my trim is still not up and the floor isn't laid. So today he picked up some tile. and we are moving forward... Or so I thought LOL

I went to run a few errands and called him while I was out, asked how it was going. Well it appears while he was mudding the corners in the kitchen the twins managed to take EVERYTHING off my desk. I still have no clue what they did with half of the stuff. Alyssa managed to drink my ice tea and drop it. Oye I knew better then to leave it on my desk.

Once the projects get done it will be nice to put the rooms back together. The twins get into EVERYTHING possible. If you can think of it..... They have already done it .... and I cant tell you how many items we have had to pull out of the toilet, furnace vents, etc. And its odd because I would be reading a book to Alyssa and 2 secs later realize I can't see Zander and by that point he is already doing something crazy. Well I tended to drift off into babble land.

I will be excited when these projects get done so my house can continue to get organized.

10.... R U serious

March brings me great joy.... March is my 10 year date of being a mommy. How can you even compare anything to the anniversary of becoming a mom. My amazing son will be 10 years old in 27 days. Oye..... I will have my first child in the double digits.

10 years - I gave birth to my first child
9 years ago - I realized there was something different about my child
8 years ago - Doctors told me to stop looking at him when he walks. They said it bothers me more then it bothers him
7 years ago- Craig was deployed while I gave birth to a baby brother for Austin. And he was/is an AMAZING big brother
6 years ago- Finally someone agreed with me that something was wrong with Austin. He is then diagnosed with hemiparesis cerbral palsy.
5 years ago- Oh the amazing first day of school..... and yes I just got a tear in my eye
4 years ago- my straight A student takes charge of 1st grade and is so very smart.
3 years ago- On Austins birthday I found out I was pregnant he was going to be a big brother again
2 years ago - he starts playing soccar and keeps up great with the other kids. still learning alot about running and keeping control.
1 year ago - my sweet austin's only wish for his birthday is that we all spent it together.

Happy March!!

Wow March is actually here. I sit here near a window and watch the 2 foot of snow that sits on the side of my drive way, just dripping. It's so exciting is the snow going to be gone? Probably not because I live in michigan. But its awesome to see the sun shining with positive vibes for March to be a beautiful month.