Catching up

Do you ever feel there is just to much on your plate? Or that you are constantly running around trying to catch up? 

It comes in spurts for me. I will have 2-3 weeks of NOTHING! no playgroup because everyone is busy, no working at grandma's because they are health (can't complain about healthy 70+ family :), no bow orders, not even a sewing project on the minds some times. AND THEN...I am needed everywhere.

I don't mine being busy, and I for sure don't mind helping out friends and family by watching kids so they can go to the Dr. I love playgroup and try my hardest not to miss the few times we are able to get together lately. I still get excited when I get a bow order, or see one of my friends girls with one in their hair. Oh, and I am planing my sisters baby shower in 7 weeks.

I love all the things on my plate. I just wish some times that they would not all be there at once so I could enjoy them a little longer. I feel like my brain never stops thinking about the next "to do".

Anyway, If you where wondering why my posts have been few and far between, that would sum it up. The kids and I are staying busy! Oh, and I started couponing. Not the huge stock pile "we are getting 100" type, but I am trying to get things for as close to free as I can in order to help save our one income family more money. So far I have gotten hand soap for $.08, men's shaving gel FREE, a swiffer 360 duster for $1.19, and some other deals on canned soups, snacks for Jamie, creamer for Jack. The deals are endless and it is really kind of fun to walk out of a store knowing I paid half (or more) of what other people are paying for that product.

Well, now to move on to the stars of my blog. The Kids!

Rebecca is 7 1/5 months old. She has one tooth, and is so excited to get to eat table food. She gags on normal baby food so I just give her crumbs of bread, or Cheerios, steamed carrots and squash, things like that. SHE LOVE IT! She wants everything that I put on my plate, but I won't let her have the over processed, salted, seasoned things yet. 

Jamie is no longer in diapers, rather he likes it or not. He wears one for nap and bed, but otherwise he is in underwear. He does good as long as I make him "try" every 1 1/2 to 2 hours. He is always dry after nap. He is also starting to get the hang of pooing in the potty. I think he is doing great for a kid that wants to still be in diapers because they are easier on him.

Here are some cute bath tub pictures of the kidos :)

 They love bath time!

 Making faces!

I love how you could draw a heart around this one! 

Finding the time

We are still trying to recuperate from the holidays. The house is slowly getting back to normal and we are getting back in the groove of things.

To update you on what is new in our house here is a little recap.

• Jamie is no longer in diapers. He is not always happy about sitting on the potty but after almost 2 weeks now he is hardly having an accidents any more. As long as I remember to make him sit and "try" every 2 hours.
• Rebecca is 7 months old now. She sits unsupported, scoots around on her tummy and bum, and is trying to pull herself up on things to stand. She is also able to pick up puffs and cheerios and feed herself them. She also has her first tooth!

 No, he is not sick. He was laying down watching cartoons for "quiet time". He also still has ketchup on his face from lunch, lol.

 I just love her smile! She is always so happy! She is officially in 12 month + cloths at 7 months. She is my perfect little CHUNK, lol.

Wordless Wednesday

2012 here we come!

Happy New Year!

So many good things came out of 2011, and 2012 is looking quite promising! here are a few things I hope to accomplish in 2012

1. Lose some weight. I hope to lose 30 lbs over the whole year. I have to start eating right and being more active with the kids if I ever hope to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Who knows maybe I will do 5k. Hey, if my 70+ grandmother with a hip replacement and knee injections can do it I should be able to, right?
2. Remodel 1 more room. I really would like to get 2 done but I am trying to be realistic. It takes money and we are only able to use income taxes on home improvements so it takes some time.
3. Sew more. I have such inspirational friends that craft all the time. It also just makes you feel good about yourself when you have that finished product that looks store bought. I have to make and finish 2 quiet/busy books by June. We have a wedding the kids are in and are either flying or driving so we will need seated activities.
4. Start attending church. I need to find one that works for my family. One that is close and focuses on fellowship. 
5. save money buy couponing. Not the exctrem you see on TV. All though if I get to that point then my local food bank will be thriving. :)

Well I think that sums it up for now. Here are the last photos of the kids from 2011. Jamie was being shy, lol.