Behind the 8 Ball

Well it's been a long time since I've posted. THings have been really crazy around here with schedules, getting things done, well what's new right? I'm going to try to update you on what has been going on, I'm sure I'll miss something.

The twins are FINALLY BOTH potty trained! We have been doing really well with it, and they both finally tell us when they have to go. They have had an occassional accident at night but vary rarely. When we are out in public Quinn now has no problem going since his scare with the 'automatic flushing toilets'. No since we have conquered this battle no we have to conquere the tantrums!

Brinlee is getting big. Yesterday she had her 9mo. check up. She is now 17lbs. 4oz. and 27.5 inches long. She is in the 25th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for length. She is doing really good with sitting up, the army crawl and always eating, babbling something and just plain cute! She is teething her 4 top teeth still. The 2 front ones are almost in and the ones next to those are still trying to come in. She is in pain but she is a trouper.

All 3 kids are back in ISR, Infant Swim Resource www.infantswim.com and we are now in our 2nd week of 4 weeks, maybe more. Brinlee is catching on, and doing good. Bella is a natural fish! Quinn...well that's another story. Brandi, their teacher is having a rough time with him, or he is really giving her a hard time. He screams through the entire lesson and doesn't want to do anything. He is completely stubborn. He knows how to swim and float, does really well at it he just doesn't want to do it! I forgot to take pictures last Friday, bad Mommy, so I will ahve some pictures this weekend afer friday.

Other than that things are pretty much normal around here. I am getting ready for Recital to kick in, we are entering our last month before it's here so it's crunch time. This look out of hand right now with the dances but they always come together, I just think the dancers are getting worn out.

That's it for now.

Messy Times! call for Good Times!

Brinlee really enjoys her food now, and can eat a ton! I was feeding her the other night and she was ahving a blast. SHe now likes to eat her food and blow raspberries at the same time, so not only does she eat, I get a nice vegetable or fruit bath.

Here is a slideshow of pictures and videos too. Enjoy! You wanna come get a free veggie or fruit bath?

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Review from Wednesday my Dad's Brithday

Well on Wednesday itw as my Dad's Birthday, April 1st. We went to breakfast, then went with Gramps to Epcot and MGM Studios for some fun. The kids had a blast and we wore them out!!! See the fun slideshow, enjoy!

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My Baby Girl is a BIG Girl!

Well I don't want to say anything too soon, but Bella is a BIG Girl now!! We have completed one full day of wearing Big Girl Underwear!! No accidents in them, pee-peeing and pooping in the potty. I was very worried about this, but figured we should try. We even made a 1hr car ride to the airport, she went on the potty at the airport, and when we went out to dinner. At dinner I think we went 4 times!

I'm so pround of her, and she loves telling Quinn, "See I show you." She is in the "Big Girl Underwear" not in "Baby Diaper." We are trying them through the night too, and I hope she makes it.

Quinn on the other hand, only made it 1hr if that. He wanted the diaper back on. I tell ya, boys are all Lazy! Make the women do everything for them. I'm hoping that if she is finally potty trained and he sees her getting her rewards he will follow suite. We have a reward system going for pee-peeing and poopies on the potty as well as other accomplishments they do. Then they can turn in their rewards for things like, suckers, stickers, popcorn, money in their piggy bank, etc.

I will keep you updated on our Bella's Potty Progress!! GO BELLA GO!!

Launch of Discovery

Well sicne they scrubbed the inital launch last Wednesday that we were going tog o see, we couldn't make it to the caost for this one today that actually happened. But living in Fl and Kennedy Space Center not too far away we got to see it from our house.

Jay called me on the way home from an errand and I had both twins on the potty, and Brinlee playing on the floor. I turned on the TV with 12 seconds to launch. So I got them to run outside to see it naked. LOL! Quinn ran right back inside and I picked Bella up and held her, she wanted nothing to do with it!

Hopefully next time we can get out to the coast to see a launch ebfore there are no more. At least from Clermont we can get a great view and picture from our front lawn. Not as good as at the beach, but being able to live this close is even cool! Here's our picture that we took.....

Pig on the Pond

For those that don't know Pig on the Pond is a 2 day festival here in Clermont. They have a ton of Bar-B-Q, not my cup of tea, and other food items for sale by local resaurants, schools,etc. There is also crafters, music, and canival rides for the kids. The twins didn't go on anything becuase they are still too small and scared. We go to just walk around, enjoy the people and food. The kids had a blast riding in their wagon, then dancing and running around.

It was a nice evening get-a-way. Quinn was still sick with the sniffles, not too much coughing anymore. We stayed until the fireworks and they HATED those! Quinn was shaking. Poor guy. Brinlee actually watched them though, I was surprised.

We dropped Gramps off at his house and Quinn wanted to spend the night, but Bella wanted to come home. So right now I'm here bloggin' and Bella and Daddy are asleep in her room, Brinlee is in her crib and of course Mommy is up doing Mommy Time! Don't you just love it? Anyway, enjoy the pictures.

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It's a Mama DAY!

What can I say it's a MAMA day! Brinlee has said her first word very loud and clear all day long.....MAMA! She knows she is saying it now, I didn't count it before when she was just babbling but now she knows she gets a reaction from me and it's very clear. Watch the videos of her and you won't miss it. My little 'sweetheart' is growing up!

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Potty Oh Potty

Well we might be on our way to potty training, at least one of the twins. Yesterday Bella woke up with a dry diaper and made it through the day with a DRY diaper until the evening. I told her that if she keeps her diaper dry the entire day she will get a big lollipop. It seems to be working for the most part. She will go on the potty #1 and #2 but now it's just catching and teacher to tell us when she has to go.

Quinn on the other hand doesn't want to even think about it. Yes he will sit on it, thinking he will get a sucker/lollipop but wont do anything. I guess it's a boy thing. Hopefully we can get Bella potty trained, and he will follow through.

I'm hopeful, trying to encourage them everyday!

Cone Kids Cookies

Well today I told the twins we would make COOKIES! So on with the aprons and chefs hats and off to baking we go! Below is a video of the twins Cooking Show.....ENJOY!

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Mommy's Sadness

Well I was just thinking while this video downloads...it has been 1 week since I stopped breastfeeding Brinlee. Ugh, I know it had to come to an end at some point, I would not breastfeed her for years like some do, it's just not for me. But knowing that I am officially done, makes me sad that I won't have that bonding anymore with her, the one-on-one that only a monther and baby would have. Also knowing that we aren't having anymore children.

No I'm not in tears, killing myself over it, just had the thought and am a bit sad. It is nice that I was able to breastfeed her for 7 months, she healthy and very happy and the cuteset baby EVER! Well she's mine so I can say that LOL.

Brinlee and I do have a special connection, she just lights up, or should I say cries of joy when I walk in and just wants me. She is definately a Mommy's Girl and we love hanigng out together. She really makes others feel bad, especially Daddy, poor guy.

Well this is just another milestone in hers and my life to always remember, my baby is growing up!