Daddy Skips School

Well today Daddy just got fed up with waking up in the morning...so he skipped school today to play with his boys. We went to the park and flew a kite and played on the equipment. It was wonderful just to be together. This first picture is one of my favorites. Mikey had so much fun with daddy today.

Daddy and Mikey.

Mommy and the boys. Mom didn't look really good today...but I'm tired of not having any pictures of me with my kids.

This picture makes me laugh. So typical. All Xander wanted today was mom to hold him.

Such wonderful kids. Every time mikey would slide down the slid he'd have to give Xander a hug. I tried to catch it on camera a few times and this is the only one I got. But it's so cute! (I'll post more pictures on Facebook for those of you who have it.)

What a fun day!

Children

Well today has been a good day. The weather warmed up to mid fifties, and I found some more clothes in the boys closet that they can wear. All in all, a rather enjoyable day. But alas...I'm still alone.

We went for a walk for FHE and the boys absolutely loved it. I didn't take the stroller, I just let Mikey walk just about where ever he wanted to around the complex. And he had a hay-day just walking through the grass without having to hold moms hand. We get home, have some dinner, say prayers, and go to bed. And now...it's 9:20, and my poor hubbie is still at work. (sniff...tear...) And I only sent him with "1/2" portion of food today, so he's starving...and still at work.

So "smart" Rissy got on the internet instead of cleaning the house, or making some food for her hard working husband. Ever notice when you're alone, you don't want to do any chores, or anything your supposed to do? But then again...when you husband finally gets home, you don't want to do anything either cause he's finally home and you want to spend time together.

Alright I guess I'll go be productive...shesh.

Why does my Husband let me shop?

ok so aparently I can't get away from clearance items. And if it's just a REALLY good deal...you know I'm going to get it. And if I'm shopping by my self, you know I'm going to look in the clearance racks...and I'll probably find something...and most likely get it.

Now now...don't get me wrong, I do have self control when needed, but when things get even lower than 1/2 off...my self control button seams to disapear almost entirly.

Yesterday I ran out of moose, so I straightened my hair. When Mike got home, I had to run to target to return 2 items. I told him I wouldn't be long, and away I went. The moment I stepped into the store...DOWN POUR. You guessed it RAIN. There was NO way I was going to go back out into the rain to get to my car. My hair took me to long to do to just have it ruined by some stupid rain! So what was there to do in target? SHOP! and while shopping where do you look? CLEARANCE! Long story short, I bought me a new shirt.

But still not the end of my story. Today...while at Aldi, as I walked down their random isle...you know where they sell anything from table lamps, or digital cameras, to kids umbrellas and sports wraps...I came across a paper cutter that I really wanted. Only last time I went to Aldi, it was $25. Today it was $10!!!! Talk about awesome. So all in all I ended up spending $80 on groceries...only 10 was for the paper cutter. Only I'm NOT SUPPOSED TO SPEND MONEY!

Curse me for wanting things.

Have you Ever...

• been stranded with 2 boys ages 1 & 2?
• walked into your room hoping to relax and find your son coloring EVERYTHING with a permanent marker?
• tried to do something special for your kids, only to find that they did something special for you...all over the floor?
• just locked your kids in their room so you could hear yourself think?
• tried to have a conversation with someone who's vocabulary is VERY limited "momma, Dada, no no no no"
• become so worn out that you fall asleep on the couch without putting your kids to bed?
• wake up with your older son wrestling your 1 year old?
• played horsey for 3 hours straight?
• FINALLY get your laundry done, only to have both kids throw up and create a bigger mess than when you started?
• bought take out just cause you didn't want to mess up your kitchen that finally got clean?
• stayed in bed pretending to no hear your children begging to get out of bed?
• tried to eat a whole meal by your self when you have two vultures waiting on each side?
• been humming a catchy tune only to realize it's from the last kids show you watched.
• been grateful for something to do during the day? (seriously what would I do if I didn't have kids?)
• sat on the floor minding your own business, then a child comes up and smothers you with kisses and hugs?
• been kissed by your sons plastic dinosaur?
• Have to kiss a teddy bear goodnight because your son said so?
• realized that you love you husband more because you have children?
• stopped listing to the radio just to enjoy the quiet? (you learn to appreciate it more)
  
• sat with your husband watching your kids play together and decide, this is what life is about?
  

Conference Sunday

Well yesterday was Mikey's birthday. But we didn't do anything but watch conference. Which was WONDERFUL. It was nice to just sit and enjoy, we had the boys in their room the whole time conference was on. We just watched it on the internet and it was wonderful. After conference was over we decided it was time to pay attention to the boys and it was such a beautiful day outside that we decided to go play. The boys absolutely Loved it!




We didn't get a real good picture of the boys playing together, but they sure had fun!

Xander just loved chasing that ball around.

Mikey wasn't at all interested in taking a picture with mommy. He just wanted to play with Dad.

Notice his face. Both Daddy and Mikey had a lot of fun.

They don't get to play together very often so this was a real treat.

Daddy kept bouncing the ball off of Mikey's head. He thought that was so funny!

And Xander was just happy to be outside.

OH my HECK!

Well today has been...interesting. We went to the doctor today and he did another ultrasound. he got this befuddeled look on his face and said. Well..do you see that right there (points to the screan), thats another leg. Aparently. We're going to have 2 boys!


just kidding
April FOOL

Weinermobile!

Today has been so much fun! Stacey came up from springfield to see us all, and she brought birthday presents for the boys. While she was here the wienermobile was at our local grocery store! The cool thing was they unveiled the new weinermobile that's a mini!!! They just unveiled it in New York two weeks ago on GMA. This was the first event that it had been to. It was so cool so we had to get our picture in front of the mini. We got to go into the origional and Mikey thought it was fun. He kept pointing and saying "CAR!" It was so cute! They even had free wenie whistles! Xander loved it.