What we’ve been up to

It’s been a long time since I blogged. I just haven’t felt like it. Then as more and more time passes I feel less and less like it … but today I kinda missed it. And I remembered a while back how to do this nifty trick in photoshop where I can get a bunch of photos ready for a blog in a jiffy. (Did you even know I have to get the photos ready for the blog? See all the work I put into this?) Not really, but it does take a little time. So, anyway, I’ll let the photos do the talking and I will stop.

Ella bathes her many ponies regularly in the horse shower she got for Christmas. I bet you didn’t even know they made toy horse showers. I’m really teaching you all a lot today.

Ella finished her ballet class. I think her favorite part about it was the juice machine in the lobby and going to Taco Bell afterward.

Eva loves to play hide and seek. She has a real advantage with her petite stature.

Thank the lord the weather is improving. I was starting to really think moving to Florida was a good idea.

She’s just so cute I could look at her all day.

The girls put on a good dance show on a Friday night. Forget the clubs, the party is right at home!

And apparently this is what happens when I’m not at home. Found this picture on the camera.

Valentine’s Day

I had such a good day with the kids. It was just what I needed. And it was Valentine’s Day, which is kinda a fun little holiday. And with all holidays, more fun with kids.

Ella writes out each of her classmates names on her Valentines for them.

We gave everyone a few suckers with our cards.

We make daddy his favorite treat, brownies, in a festive cake pan. Try to ignore the dirty stove and focus on the love.

The girls dress a little festive for the day.

Do you know how many photos I get like this before I can get one good one?

Side note: I love that Eva is getting into her little rocking chair all the time lately to look at books. And I love how seriously she seems to be reading the book, even though it’s upside down.

I get to help at the school valentine party. Snacks, crafts and games. Preschool is fun!

Ella gets love from all the grandparents.

Eva is so happy with her v-day sucker.

And I even get some treats! Good job honey. Wine, chocolate and flowers will always make me happy.

Off and on: a rant

Wow, am I ready for spring.

Things canceled due to weather this week: Ella’s ballet class, Ella’s preschool class and lunch bunch (she was signed up to stay and have lunch with friends after school) and my zumba class.

On top of it all, the girls seem crazy lately. Eva is so attached and clingy on me. When other people are with her she seems happy and independent. For me she whines and wants me to hold her all the time. Ella seems to be regressing too. She doesn’t want to do anything herself. And wants my complete attention 24/7.

Life is a little bit back to normal though as it is now my days to work, and already I’m getting a little figured out having this little breather from them. For starters, I broke out Ella’s old sticker chart and she was thrilled to accomplish some tasks this morning on her own – such as getting dressed. So  much nicer when she helps! As for Eva, well, she needs some time, but I’m just reminding myself that everything with kids is just a phase. And I’m sure since she acts worse for me, I’m feeding into it. So I’m going to try to not pick her up everytime she wants me to. And I’m sure she’s feeling stir crazy like me. (Note to self: take them somewhere to run this weekend!)

Aaah, last weekend was so good. We checked out the Peter Pan exhibit at the Botanical Conservatory. The girls had a lot of fun running around. Then we ate at our favorite little Vietnamese place and had some yummy noodles.

Things Ella has said in the past week

“You are the worst sister ever!” — to Eva after Eva tore a piece off of her artwork

“I vote no.” — after an actually really good performance by a singer on American Idol

“I’m doing a craft. There’s nothing to worry about!” — response to me asking from upstairs what she’s doing

“This is it Eva. I will not be your friend anymore.” — After Eva turned the tv on an off for the umpteenth time during Ella’s show