Hi ho Hi Ho Off to work I go!

Shopping with two kids at Sams! Every store is a little different to figure out how to put to babies in carts.
Dinnertime at the Pouche's.

Tuesday marked my first day back to teaching the world of second graders! I forgot how these little 7 and 8 year olds ask five million questions and need lots of attention! I guess I am lucky so many people want to be around me :)

I was running on caffeine and adrenaline(sp)????

Note: Hey, I teach second grade and they don't know what that word means. By the way I know I have many grammar errors in my blog. I am not looking to publish book.

Anyway, I enjoyed my time back at school! I missed the kids and my friends! But, the no sleep part really sucks! I feel like I am on time limits: 20 minutes to get a writing assignment done, 1 hour to plan or make phone calls, emails. Be home before the kids and Ash so I can clean or make dinner. Timing baby's feeding schedule. Getting M.C. down before 8:30 p.m. Timing my sleep right so I have at least 6 hours. It's a lot of work!

I am beginning to understand that parents really are exhuasted! I was non-stop from 5:45 am to 10:00pm. My downtime is the few minutes I have before Mikey wakes up or while the clothes are in the washer and dryer.

Also, I am never going to judge another parent again. I have made so many mistakes during the little life of both of my two children. I am that parent whose child is screaming or biting in the store. (M.C.) I know I've been trying to teach her how to behave. Like the book: Happiest Toddler on the Block says M.C. is a cavewoman! I've also been more relaxed about Mikey which I am hoping won't hurt him in the long run. (Bought generic formula)

All in all, life is getting better everyday. Mikey is really a good baby. We got lucky with two great babes!
Tomorrow maybe another story but for now we're good!

Settleing In and Feeling Good!

Tomorrow marks 6 weeks of life for Michael. It's amazing how you spend 9 months wondering and waiting for this child. Now, he's been around for 6 weeks. Life has settled down, for the moment. I start back to work on Tuesday and ready for routines to get in place. Not that I don't love maternity leave, but I'm all about schedules. And I get bored at home, too much housework that never seems to get done!

This morning, I hear M.C. calling out of her crib, Mikey is crying in our bed for attention and we are both trying to ignore the sounds because we want a few more minutes of sleep. These are happy sounds! I enjoy sleep!! But, I do have to say we've had many years of "just us and sleep." Makes me feel old and proud at the same time.

Ashley and I have been together since 2000 and we had our share of memories and fun! It's funny to think that we have two adorable children. If you knew us in college, I am sure you are amazed at how much life has changed for us. From TKE house parties, stupid Rockos, or Rockhurst administration spoiling our fun!

This means their is hope for all of us crazy kids! We both have been successful in our lives so far: I've worked at the same job for 8 years. Ash and I own a business. Ash has had a successful Rugby career and going to get back into it. I received my masters in 07. And we've created two awesome kiddos.

I need to remember these accomplishments whenever I get frustrated and stressed. Life is stressful but worth it! God has certainly worked his magic. I've always said " God makes plans for you, while you are busy trying to run your life." It's really all in his hands. :)

Sleep is soo 1999!

I haven't written on my blog in a while due to the fact that I am over exhausted! When I have a break I tend to try to clean my dirty house. Mikey has had constipation issues since his first two weeks of life! It's been hard because this makes him crabby! On top of that he has spitting up issues especially at night, so his sleep is interrupted. We can't add rice cereal to his milk till he's over the constipation issues. I feel bad for the poor guy! I guess this is my punishment for not breastfeeding? Whatever! Kidding.



Anyway, life with two is never dull! I still can't believe I produced two children. They are soo cute! If you were to ask my 18 year old self about my life now; I am sure I would think I was boring. But, the 29 year old self thinks I've done pretty well!



Here are ten things I never thought I would say or do:

10. Start a blog and talk about my children's bowel movements.
9. Wish that I had a mini-van
8. Get excited about Garage sale buys such as: strollers ($80 double one), bouncer($1.50), and co-sleeper($4)
7. buy a monkey back pack/harness for my 20 month old(haven't used it yet, but thought it would come in handy in busy places)
6. work at the same job for 8 years ( I thought I would be a stay home mom by now)
5. Memorize the Sprout channel's kid show line up.
4. Sport many different diaper bags (what's a purse?)
3. Listen to kid's music in my car and sing to it
2. Get excited when there is a sale on Formula, baby food, or diapers and cut coupons
1. I would have two kids 19 months apart by the age of 29.

Oh, what a life I lead!