Life is just about all I can handle at the moment and even that is testing my limits. I tend to be more of a type-A person, wanting to conquer the world, but lately I feel as though it is conquering me.
Never will I regret having my children so close in age. I find it to be a huge blessing and seeing them all play together makes all of the chaos worth it. However, I have my moments when I want nothing more than to hire a babysitter and run! Run away and hide in the nearest coffee shop or book store for just an hour...or 6?!
We've never really gotten to the point where we needed to hire a babysitter and just thinking about it instantly makes me want to start a list. What tips, tricks and notes would I leave her? What are the little quirks that make my children tick?
- Don't expect to sleep in any later than 7:30...and that is sleeping in.
- Madelynn will wake up first, which will wake up Alyssa in return. Make sure you grab Alyssa first, she will want to be the one to open Madelynn's door and place the first kiss on her cheek.
- Madelynn is not interested in eating first thing in the morning, but Alyssa will expect it quick. A simple bowl of Kix will satisfy her...for now!
- Somehow I have raised a terribly spoiled 13 month old. She will want to be held and soothed for awhile...let her!
- There is only one thing that Alyssa wants to watch in the mornings, Dora the Explorer. Ask she which one she wants to watch or you will feel her wrath!
- Allison will yell for you when she wakes. All she wants to know is that you are down stairs waiting for her and that she is able to take her time waking up. She needs those extra moments in her room by herself.
- Not only will Allison want breakfast right away, but Alyssa will want seconds. That's okay.
- Madelynn will be ready to eat at this point. She can have a bowl of cereal, oatmeal (no sugar added, maybe a little honey), dry Kix, or some sliced fruit.
- Try to turn the TV off. The girls play so well when it is off and they need to be pushed or they will sit on the couch all day long. Madelynn may want to play with them, make sure they are nice to her.
- I keep a stash of panties in the utility room for Alyssa and Allison. They sometimes dribble and refuse to put theirs back on. You will also find a pair of shorts for each of them. Those are used when Meha, their friend, knocks at the door wanting to play.
- Make the girls put their toys away before they get out a new one. They will argue, but stand firm!! You'll thank me for it later. Oh, and NEVER pick up their messes. They are three and are perfectly capable of doing it themselves.
- Ask them what they want for lunch. If they agree, then they get what they want. If they continue to argue, they get what YOU want. Problem solved. No drinks until they eat at least half their food.
- As soon as you lay Madelynn down for her morning nap (10 ish), it's craft time for the older girls. On my shelf you will find paint, crayons/markers, glue, scissors, colored paper, glitter and anything else you could possible need.
- All three girls will want a snack when Madelynn wakes up. Cheese is a favorite!!
- Make sure you vacuum now so you won't wake the girls later while they are napping.
- Also, hold off as long as you can on the nap. They will sleep longer the closer it is to 2pm.
- Make one dinner and no exceptions. If they don't like what they get than they eat NOTHING else until breakfast. You should have no problem with this, but be prepared!
- Bedtime is our favorite time of the day. Baths, brushing our teeth, stories, singing...make Madelynn a part of this, she loves it.
This post was more for me than anyone else and it was nice to walk through my day and think of how well I know my girls. It makes me appreciate them so much more! Being a mom to 2 three year olds and a one year old is HARD WORK!!
I wouldn't change it for a thing!
Showing posts with label A List. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A List. Show all posts
December 1, 2010
November 23, 2010
57
57
...the number of animal crackers I have picked up so far today.
11:45pm
...what time Alyssa & Allison decided to fall asleep last night.
6:40am
...the exact minute Madelynn thought it was a good idea to start the day.
350
...the number of AS2's that passed the advancement exam this cycle.
15
...the number of before mentioned men that actually advanced to AS1.
(My hardworking husband was not one of them...boo!) :(
2
...how many loads of dishes that are cluttering up my otherwise clean kitchen.
6 (and hopefully not more)
...number of loads it's going to take to finish my endless pile of laundry. Maybe I shouldn't wait a week to do a single load next time.
Maybe?! :)
183
...pieces of Kix cereal that were vacuumed before 9am. (educated guess)
4
...the number of times I have ran the vacuum so far today.
7
...how many times I will probably use the vacuum from this point on before the day is over.
109
...the only channel that is EVER playing on my TV. Nick Jr. 24/7 gets a little old.
0
...the food items that I have already purchased for our Thanksgiving feast! I should probably get on that! hehe
$49
...the amount spent on unneeded Christmas gifts last night. I'm officially DONE.
For now! :)
...the number of animal crackers I have picked up so far today.
11:45pm
...what time Alyssa & Allison decided to fall asleep last night.
6:40am
...the exact minute Madelynn thought it was a good idea to start the day.
350...the number of AS2's that passed the advancement exam this cycle.
15
...the number of before mentioned men that actually advanced to AS1.
(My hardworking husband was not one of them...boo!) :(
2
...how many loads of dishes that are cluttering up my otherwise clean kitchen.
6 (and hopefully not more)...number of loads it's going to take to finish my endless pile of laundry. Maybe I shouldn't wait a week to do a single load next time.
Maybe?! :)
183
...pieces of Kix cereal that were vacuumed before 9am. (educated guess)
4
...the number of times I have ran the vacuum so far today.
7
...how many times I will probably use the vacuum from this point on before the day is over.
109...the only channel that is EVER playing on my TV. Nick Jr. 24/7 gets a little old.
0
...the food items that I have already purchased for our Thanksgiving feast! I should probably get on that! hehe
$49
...the amount spent on unneeded Christmas gifts last night. I'm officially DONE.
For now! :)
November 4, 2010
11/04/10 Alyssa {and everything else}
Is anyone else amazed that it is already the fourth of November??
I could write for hours about how thankful I am for my first born (by a whole 60 seconds!!) and how much she means to me. BUT I'll just stick to the key points today. :)
1. She has my personality...enough said!
2. Not one meal is made in this house without Alyssa's assistance and approval. She has taken a liking to pulling up a chair to the counter and 'helping me' chop, stir and cook! It's adorable and I love it!!
3. I call her the 'Sparkle' in my life. Everything is 'fabulous', 'delicious', or 'so so so wonderful'!!
4. She knows how to strut her stuff down our imaginary catwalk...she even has a fierce pose at the end!!
5. Little miss attitude always has her hands on her hips and is pointing her finger at someone.
6. She manipulates her sister into watching what she wants by explaining that "tomorrow we can watch what you want, Allie. Today it's my turn." Unfortunately, tomorrow never really comes for Allison, but she is fine with that. :)
7. She knows when someone around her is upset, and that upsets her in return. She is so gentle hearted.
8. Last night she ate four...yes, FOUR...bowls of stir-fry and rice for dinner. She is Mommy's little girl for sure!
9. She still sucks her thumb...and I secretly think it's adorable!
10. No matter how hard I try or how many times I tell people she is just like me...She is her Daddy through and through. I've got a 100% Daddy's girl on my hands. {and I love it!}
I could write for hours about how thankful I am for my first born (by a whole 60 seconds!!) and how much she means to me. BUT I'll just stick to the key points today. :)
1. She has my personality...enough said!
2. Not one meal is made in this house without Alyssa's assistance and approval. She has taken a liking to pulling up a chair to the counter and 'helping me' chop, stir and cook! It's adorable and I love it!!
3. I call her the 'Sparkle' in my life. Everything is 'fabulous', 'delicious', or 'so so so wonderful'!!
4. She knows how to strut her stuff down our imaginary catwalk...she even has a fierce pose at the end!!
5. Little miss attitude always has her hands on her hips and is pointing her finger at someone.
6. She manipulates her sister into watching what she wants by explaining that "tomorrow we can watch what you want, Allie. Today it's my turn." Unfortunately, tomorrow never really comes for Allison, but she is fine with that. :)
7. She knows when someone around her is upset, and that upsets her in return. She is so gentle hearted.
8. Last night she ate four...yes, FOUR...bowls of stir-fry and rice for dinner. She is Mommy's little girl for sure!
9. She still sucks her thumb...and I secretly think it's adorable!
10. No matter how hard I try or how many times I tell people she is just like me...She is her Daddy through and through. I've got a 100% Daddy's girl on my hands. {and I love it!}
. . . . . . . . . . .
Our life has done a complete 180 since Johnathon's hours have returned to normal and we are enjoying every minute of it. He is now home around 3:30 everyday and has the whole evening to play with his girls. The older girls are just now getting to a place where they are okay when they wake up and realize that 'Daddy is on the ship', because they know that he will be home later.
Madelynn had spaghetti for the first time the other night and then ravioli the next day. She is becoming quite the little toddler! Today she slept in until 9am...always a perk!!
My mind is in a million different places...enjoying having my husband home, sad that Alyssa and Allison are turning into such big girls, planning my sister-in-laws bridal shower, helping her with the wedding, Christmas shopping that is about 90% complete, really wanting to get out and take pictures, missing my mom, just enjoying this chapter in my life!!
God bless.
Our life has done a complete 180 since Johnathon's hours have returned to normal and we are enjoying every minute of it. He is now home around 3:30 everyday and has the whole evening to play with his girls. The older girls are just now getting to a place where they are okay when they wake up and realize that 'Daddy is on the ship', because they know that he will be home later.
Madelynn had spaghetti for the first time the other night and then ravioli the next day. She is becoming quite the little toddler! Today she slept in until 9am...always a perk!!
My mind is in a million different places...enjoying having my husband home, sad that Alyssa and Allison are turning into such big girls, planning my sister-in-laws bridal shower, helping her with the wedding, Christmas shopping that is about 90% complete, really wanting to get out and take pictures, missing my mom, just enjoying this chapter in my life!!
God bless.
October 13, 2010
A List
Due to my lack of time and energy, here is a list.
1. Johnathon will be home TOMORROW!! It will be late, but at least we can say TOMORROW!!
2. We had homemade pizza tonight made with yeast-free dough...only because we didn't have anything else so I had to get nifty. It was yummy! :) The twins got a real kick out of spreading their own dough and adding whatever toppings they wanted.
3. After a few days of Madelynn being super fussy and not wanting to sleep, I am having a hard time keeping her awake. Her second nap is now so long that I have to wake her up. I'm too scared that she won't want to go back to bed at night.
4. This morning was Johnathon's 'Junior Sailor of the Year' board. He's pretty sure that he answered the questions correctly, but isn't 100% confident. I, personally, have no idea when we should hear anything, but I will keep everyone updated!!
5. I'm on a baking fix. I can't seem to stop. It's either, banana nut bread, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, dinner rolls, and many other goodies (all homemade!!) and I can't stop! I adore the way it makes my house smell...hate what it may do to my already imperfect figure! :(
6. Even though we have been head lice free for almost two weeks now, I still feel like my head is itching 24/7. Is it all a mental thing? I'm still combing through my AND the girls' hair EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!! Maybe it's just a dry scalp?! Either way, it's got me paranoid.
7. Bath time is secretly my new favorite time of the day. The twins have not had an afternoon nap since their dad left, so my days are 100% jam packed full with chaos. Thus making bath time the only 20 minutes of my day where I can sit, and only just sit!! I'm not feeding or dressing anyone. I'm not wiping any butts or blowing any noses. I can simply SIT and watch my three little girls splash and have fun. :)
8. Maybe it's the cool weather coming in, but I am feeling a strong urge to go on walks. Not leisurely walks, but pushing my double stroller for an hour at a fast no-talking speed kind of walk. It's a nice feeling and I can't wait to get my girls out of the house and into some cool fresh air!!
9. We are slowly getting ready for a garage sale. More than likely it won't be until Spring...or even Summer when my niece is here, but we are starting to prepare. It is pathetic the amount of clothes that we have and good shape that they are all in. Some little girl, and her mom, will be VERY happy!!
10. My 23rd birthday is this Sunday and it looks like Johnathon will be working. :( I'm a little bummed.
11. Johnathon will be home TOMORROW!! Oh, did I already say that? Well, he will!!
TOMORROW!! :)
1. Johnathon will be home TOMORROW!! It will be late, but at least we can say TOMORROW!!
2. We had homemade pizza tonight made with yeast-free dough...only because we didn't have anything else so I had to get nifty. It was yummy! :) The twins got a real kick out of spreading their own dough and adding whatever toppings they wanted.
3. After a few days of Madelynn being super fussy and not wanting to sleep, I am having a hard time keeping her awake. Her second nap is now so long that I have to wake her up. I'm too scared that she won't want to go back to bed at night.
4. This morning was Johnathon's 'Junior Sailor of the Year' board. He's pretty sure that he answered the questions correctly, but isn't 100% confident. I, personally, have no idea when we should hear anything, but I will keep everyone updated!!
5. I'm on a baking fix. I can't seem to stop. It's either, banana nut bread, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, dinner rolls, and many other goodies (all homemade!!) and I can't stop! I adore the way it makes my house smell...hate what it may do to my already imperfect figure! :(
6. Even though we have been head lice free for almost two weeks now, I still feel like my head is itching 24/7. Is it all a mental thing? I'm still combing through my AND the girls' hair EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!! Maybe it's just a dry scalp?! Either way, it's got me paranoid.
7. Bath time is secretly my new favorite time of the day. The twins have not had an afternoon nap since their dad left, so my days are 100% jam packed full with chaos. Thus making bath time the only 20 minutes of my day where I can sit, and only just sit!! I'm not feeding or dressing anyone. I'm not wiping any butts or blowing any noses. I can simply SIT and watch my three little girls splash and have fun. :)
8. Maybe it's the cool weather coming in, but I am feeling a strong urge to go on walks. Not leisurely walks, but pushing my double stroller for an hour at a fast no-talking speed kind of walk. It's a nice feeling and I can't wait to get my girls out of the house and into some cool fresh air!!
9. We are slowly getting ready for a garage sale. More than likely it won't be until Spring...or even Summer when my niece is here, but we are starting to prepare. It is pathetic the amount of clothes that we have and good shape that they are all in. Some little girl, and her mom, will be VERY happy!!
10. My 23rd birthday is this Sunday and it looks like Johnathon will be working. :( I'm a little bummed.
11. Johnathon will be home TOMORROW!! Oh, did I already say that? Well, he will!!
TOMORROW!! :)
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