Day 11...

Well I am guessing by now some of you have lost money! Too bad because we are still going strong.It is hard to believe we have not smoked for 11 days.I know 11 days does not seem like much to a non smoker but trust me 2 hours is a lot to a smoker!I am happy to report I have not gained any weight YET , in fact I have lost 4 lbs in the last 3 weeks!Shawn however is eating like a starving person.Lucky for him he likes Raisin Bran so I keep that in stock so he can eat that instead of running to Fast Taco!
That is the scoop for now.Will keep you posted.

Slumber Party!

The twins have not gotten to see much of their cousin Kyler lately so we invited him over for a slumber party last night.The three of them had so much fun together.The last one to sleep was Austin at 11pm,Kyler was the first to rise at 7am. After a breakfast of french toast sticks the day was off to a running start. While I was trying to do the laundry they decided to take off with my pillow cases.So I then decided to teach them how to have a sack race! That was funny and they all loved it.Kylers Mommy came to pick him up around 2pm so the fun has ended.Oh well , until next time...

Another First..

Today Nana and Paw Paw picked up the twins to take them to their very first movie! They saw Shrek the third and loved it. They watched the whole movie on what they call a really big tv!
Good thing that kids 3 and under are free because Nana bought 4 small cokes and 4 small popcorn's for $34! Can you believe that? Ridiculous.Not to mention a matinee ticket is $6.50! That used to be a full price ticket.I do not see how people can work at those concessions.I would be absolutely embarrassed every time I told the customer that their $1.50 Coke was $6!!
We all ate pizza when they got back and visited.Our friends Darrell and Jill came over too.We had not seen them in awhile so it was good to catch up with them.Afterwards Daddy, me and the kids went to Wal-Mart to buy Daddy an early Fathers Day gift.He got him a new reel and lures.He is going fishing in the morning so that is why it was that early.
No plans really for Memorial Day.Oh wait , yes I do , LAUNDRY! How exciting!

Saturday With The Family..

We had a great day! Our day started when Papa and Gran came for lunch.The kids were excited all week that they were coming.They brought them chatter bats from the Ranger game and they were a big hit.The twins favorite part was when Papa would "get them" has they ran by the couch.The objective was to get to the other couch without being "got".Papa played really hard with them so he had to take a little nap! When Alex saw he was napping she got sad.She announced that it's no fun when Papa takes a nap! Too cute!
After Papa and Gages nap we all loaded up and went to look at some Toy Box RV"S that Papa might buy.They are absolutely awesome! They have everything you need.The back part serves as a garage.We sure hope they get that big one so we can all go camping together soon.
Afterwards Papa and Gran went home then we went to the store and then decided to pick up some burgers and take dinner to Grandma and Grandpa.They were excited about the visit.The kids had a blast in Grandmas beautiful yard.They ran,played in the fountain and ate probably a pound of M&M's each! They know Grandma as the M&M lady! Every time they see her its the first thing they ask for.Grandma was very sweet with Gage while he tried many many times to re-pot her plants for her!By the time we left they were in desperate need of a bath!
They are in bed now and Daddy and I are sitting on our butts , glad not to be chasing kids anymore...

Day 4!

For those of you who don't already know , Shawn and I quit smoking! We are on day 4 and going strong! We are taking the new prescription
Chantix , its a little pill that really helps get over the cravings.
I could not be happier! I feel like a better person already , especially a better Mom to my kids.I have much more energy during the day and I don't stink like smoke anymore! I have been drowning myself in all my Bath & Body Works now!
I know I have quit twice before but it was much different.I quit because I was pregnant so I did it for the kids health.Now I am quitting for myself because I want too.It really is a great feeling not to be tied down to going to have a cigarette.You would not believe how much time out of your day that smoking takes away.
I have been watching what I eat because I do not want the weight gain you get with quitting! I am 1 size away from my pre-Gage body , thanks to Curves , and I am not going to mess that up!
Shawn has been crankier than me , in fact I have not been cranky at all.
I will keep everyone updated on our progress! Thanks to everyone for the encouragement.

Fun In The Sun!

We spent the afternoon with Nana and Paw Paw and we sure had a great time. Gage loved playing in the shallow end ,we tried to put him in his boat but was very upset when his feet could no longer touch.Austin however was a little fish! He rode in the boat , swam with Dad and even jumped several times from the waterfall.He had a blast with the water today.Alex who usually does too got injured early on..She stumped her toe! So every time we would ask her to swim with us she told us she could not because she was hurt! Even worked over Paw Paw and had him carrying her everywhere! She can really play people!
Earlier though she had a great time having their traditional water gun fight with Nana and Paw Paw.
They had a surprise waiting when we arrived.Their very own picnic table with umbrella! Paw Paw and Daddy even ate lunch there too!
We had a great time as usual but are wore out from the sun and playing.
Gage started to get fussy on the way home and we were in the truck so no toddler tunes to rely on,we thought we were in for a nerve racking ride home when all of the sudden Daddy put in Pink Floyd and he instantly stopped! He listened without another word the rest of the way! I was shocked , Daddy was proud!

Mom and Dad Were Right..

You can't have nice things with toddlers! Boy did we learn that the hard way.Our house is only 9 months old but as you can see the playroom carpet is now blue.After 6 months of potty training and random "secret" trips to the fridge while Mom was busy , the carpet had to go!
It was so so bad people! The room smelled like toddler pee thanks to Miss Alex during her learning phase.
So Thursday afternoon on a whim (Shawn hates my whims!!) I pulled up the carpet and padding and bleached the concrete!
Then I replaced all the padding and bought indoor/outdoor carpet! I figure this will serve the purpose until that room is back to being our office then we plan on putting tile down.
The kids of course think its awesome that they know have blue floor.Me not so much! I was up till 1:30am finishing.At least it doesn't smell like pee!!