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Holiday season is....

...officially over. 

We have accomplished a lot on the 2nd day of the new year.  Miles has made the transition to the car toddler bed right before nap time.  It took over an hour span for him to finally fall asleep in his new bed.   We started taking down the Christmas decorations.  I decided to rearrange the boys playroom and keep the table train set in the living room, at least for now.  As I was doing my chores I began to think of resolutions:

Drink more water, less soft drinks

Eat more healthy, less fast food

Exercise more, less on my ass

Okay, who am I fooling?  That list is every year!  My main goal is my family.  And to be the best mom I can be for the boys.  They both continue to amaze me everyday with their unique personalities.  It can be challenging, but it makes for a fun ride with a supporting husband and a very loving father to our boys.

So, here is to you and your loved ones..... Have an awesome year!

 

 

Famous Footwear dot com

  Just wanted to mention my awesome experience at the affordable shoe store Famous Footwear.  I used the "reserve shoe" option on line to place a hold until I could make in to the store. Y'see, I have two boys under the age of three.  They don't  allow me to have a decent shopping experience and apparently I can not just drop them off at a playground by themselves{sarcasm}.  So I have been doing a lot of shopping on the internet, here comes in Famous Footwear.  I found a pair of high heel shoes I adore.  I reserved them on line and within an hour I got a confirmation email....  they were waiting for me at the store.  Included in the email was a five dollar coupon for using the "reserve shoe" option.  Not only are the shoes on sale but I got an additional coupon.  Yay!  I loaded up the kids (took at least 25 minutes) in the car and headed to the store.  Once I arrived to the store (took at least 15 minutes to get the kids out of the car).  I enter the store and was greeted with a smile.   I told the sales clerk I reserved a pair of shoes.   Guess what?  They were behind the counter ready for me to try them on.  And perfecto, they fit.  I was in and out of the store within ten minutes.  No time for the boys to get fussy.  Whoo-Hoo!   Oh, one more thing.. I would advise for anyone to sign up for their rewards card. 

No compensation was received for this post.  As a Famous Footwear Rewards member, I receive information and deals from time to time.

Happiness is a warm puppy. ~Charles M. Schulz

Our beloved Chica has been diagnosed with pancreatitis.  A couple weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night with Chica having trouble breathing.  She didn't want to lay down or drink any water.  I had the fear of her swallowing one of the kids toys.  Chad took her to the vet clinic.  She arrived extremely dehydrated.  They took an Xray and gave her fluids through an IV treatment.  From the Xrays the vet ruled out any objects in her body, but mentioned to do some blood work for a possible pancreatitis.  We would get the results in three days.  She was sent home with antibiotics, nausea, and pain medication.  We got the news that she does indeed have pancreatitis, but she is doing really well.  And we are learning how to maintain her diagnosis. 

mischievous jr

UP

What an adorable movie.  I watched it with the boys and they saw me cry, several times.  I know I will be watching UP as many times as I like to watch Monsters, Inc.

Easter Bunny

The boys were excited to meet the Easter Bunny.  They were greeted with hugs and high-fives, but when it came time for the picture.  Ari did not want to sit on the Bunny's lap.  We tried with no success.  He was more interested in playing with the Easter decorations.

Miles loved Mr. Easter Bunny. 

Spring Break

We went to the Rodeo, Aquarium Downtown, did yard work, and shopped at the mall.  Chad and I were able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  The boys met family from the Valley (and some here), for the first time. 

I am not ready for Spring Break to end.  I still need to organize (toys, photos, clothes, utility/pantry room), file paperwork, and spring clean the house. 

As for right now...   I am going to enjoy watching BOLT with the boys.