Eat those veggies...

So despite my funky mood today...the kids managed to put a smile on my face...we were eating lunch (early..they were acting like they were starving)...and it was leftovers..rice..green beans and chicken...Emma was pushing around her green beans and this was the conversation that happened

AJ says "Mr Giff says you need to eat your begetables or else you'll lose your hair"!

Emma asks "what happens when you lose your hair"?

AJ "you go bald"!

Emma "like uncle tyler"?

Water nearly came out my nose...

I really don't think Mr. Giff had any idea the impact his little off the cuff statement made on my kiddos...it's not the first time the kids have reiterated it since that bbq. We haven't had any major fights about vegetables since...they talk about what Mr. Giff said..and eat their vegetables..

Feeling ugh...

I'm tired...cranky...not feeling well...have a headache...and just all around blah...I hope I'm not coming down with something...or well...maybe I do...

PS

Lori is coming home early!! We're super excited here!!!!!

Twins

You know how there's that saying "everyone has a twin somewhere in the world". It's weird..I've been seeing people here that I recognize because they look like people in Canada. It's a daily thing now that I go out and see someone and think wow..they look so much like so and so...I've also been seeing people and thinking "I feel like I should know you...you look really familiar"...at first I thought it was cause they all looked like people from Canada...but now that I think about it more..I've been here over a year now...it's much more likely I've seen them around here...out and about...and now am becoming more familiar with the people living in my neighborhood..shopping at my grocery store..or coming into Lowe's.

The kids are outside playing today..PHEW..it's been a stuffy couple of days not being able to let them out in the yard. Connor was going a bit stir crazy. I gotta get them in now..Emma has a dentist apt. at 11am. Just a check up. She's all excited. I wonder how long that will last.

That's it for now.

Nosey...

I love his little nose...

...doesn't he look lost in thought?? he's just taking in his surroundings..this was one of his first times at the beach where he wasn't in his infant car seat...he loved it..he's my little outdoorsy guy...

Weighing In...

Allen and I have decided to try weight watchers again...together!! We both need to get on track. Him for both health reasons and work reasons..me for health reasons...and well...I want to look good for the cruise in January. I have a LOOOONG way to go to my goal weight..but I'm going to set small goals and celebrate each of them when I reach them. I'm going to copy Niki and post our weight loss on here...keep us accountable to all of you!! We can't afford the big expensive plans out there..so we're doing it the old fashioned way...portion portion portion...with healthy choices and excersise...I'm going walking tonight with Cassie. It's been too long since we had our evening routine of walking. It'll be so nice to get back on track...with walking..and with seeing Cassie. I miss her.

Emma crawled into bed with me this morning. It had been awhile since she last did that. I was awake...enjoying a rare morning that I was able to sleep in a bit. We layed in bed and she talked about all the people she loved. I was amazed with the names she came up with. She certainly has one heck of a memory. I don't think she left anyone out.

So I am changing positions at Lowe's. I'm moving into the Cash Office...which means I've had to hire a babysitter. I wasn't excited about the idea of it..but it meant much more to me that I'd get to spend time with my family in the evenings. Allen and I would no longer be doing the trade off when he got home. It'll be regular hours, and I'll be on the same schedule as Allen. I'm really looking forward to it. Perks at work are I wont have to deal with nasty customers anymore. I'll just be counting money..balancing reports..and keeping the money straight. No more customers telling me to shut up...calling me stupid...or last night..I got called an idiot...lovely people in the world today aren't there??? I was upset at first..very upset..which usually I don't let them get under my skin...but these guys just wouldn't stop with the insults...and I was right. I'm over it now though...they'll get theirs one day.

Enough rambles for one day!! Love to all of you!!

"mom"

Christy says:
AJ just called me mom
Shainna says:
so cute!
Christy says:
TWICE
Christy says:
i'm crying

So there you have it...a conversation I had with my friend Shainna. This morning (actually just now...I had to blog right away) we were chatting online while the kiddos were playing...AJ called me from outside...he said "Mom??" very quietly like...I took note of it..obviously..but like the other times where they seemed almost like slip ups..I just responded naturally...I got up..went to the door and said "yeah??"...and then after I came back inside he came in..and very directly said "Mom can I play my game?" it was so natural...almost like the first time he was seeing what I would do..or how I'd respond...then when he knew I was cool..he did it again...it lifted me out of the funk I've been in this morning...I feel great...I feel like it's all been worth it...because he is now feeling secure...loved...and cared for...I love him...someone put it so poignantly..."he needed a mom"...

as I was uploading the picture...he randomly says "I love you Mom"

there just aren't words...

Brother and Sister

Emma and AJ unprompted love!!

Daddy's cutting the grass...

Daddy got home from duty today...he got right to work...making us brunch then out to cut the grass...Connor loves Daddy..he stood at the front window and watched him the whole time. Today was one of those days...just a normal lazy Sunday...we were going to go to the base pool but decided against it when brunch was late and then nap time came. I even had a nap. I love it when the house is clean and I wake up not feeling guilty about catching some extra zzz's. This afternoon we let the kids run through the sprinkler...and gave them some watermelon. I love my little family...I still hope one day we'll have another...Allen at this point is done. He says he feels quite content with Connor as our baby...I just dont' feel done. I'm on the fence.

Big Brother starts tonight...we're gonna snuggle on the couch and pick our players.

ta ta for now!! xo

Twinkle Toes...

Emma and I just had a great little Mommy and Me moment...it was quiet..Connor was sleeping..AJ was playing his game..and Emma and I were snuggling on the couch watching Little Einsteins...Emma noticed I had repainted my toes..and that her previous pedicure was coming off. She said to me "Mommy I know I have a little left but can I have sparkles on my toes too?" It was so sweet the way she asked...made me melt, and I of course went on a polish hunt and sat and did her toes...she sat so patiently and only wiggled her toes when I told her she could. Afterwards she said "Oh thank you" and I know...kids say thank you all the time...we train them to, but gosh there's just something about the way she says it...it's so genuine when it comes from her...especially when she's not prompted. When she remembers to say thank you on her own..you can tell she REALLY means it.

We're going to head over to Lori's today after our afternoon naps. I wish Allen was home...we had such a good time doing the double family date thing with the Parkers...I'm sad he's on duty..he's the "grillmaster" on the ship today though...I hope he enjoys his Independence Day...he deserves it!!

Happy July 4th Everyone!!! xoxo

Canada Day!!

Happy Canada Day to all the Canadians out there...I'm feeling homesick today...I miss getting up to a beautifully sunny day...heading over to Riverside Park for the rides, petting zoo, cotton candy etc...going home for dinner...putting on some snuggly clothes and bug spray..then heading back to the park for some fireworks...I miss running into old friends everywhere...I miss seeing my family...maybe next year I'll plan holidays over Canada Day!!