Binkies Anonymous

My name is Sophie and I am addicted to binkies..... it has been 8 days since my last encounter.

Yep, we finally got rid of the sucker! It has been over a week now poor Sophie, she loved them so, she would hide them throughout the house and most the time had one in her hand and one in her mouth! I hated it and loved it at the same time, anytime she was being a pill you plug her and she was fine! But it was long overdue to get rid of it! I tried for months only letting her have it at bedtime but she would grab it and hide them and of course you buy more, I even cut the tip off and she flipped! So cold turkey was it, it was awful, completely awful the first two days. She cried for 20 minutes at bed and naptime and during the day freaked out a few times but day 3 she was fine! Every once in awhile she asks for it and I tell her they are all gone and distract her. Sometimes she cries for a few minutes going to bed but I think we are in the clear! Seriously almost as bad as potty training.... which is coming up in a few months, argggg the life of a toddler!

Chores

As posted recently I am a mean Mom and make my kids do chores without getting paid, they live here, they clean here, thats my rule! Don't feel too bad for them, they have everything they could ever want! Here is some proof we start em off early!:)
Sophie loves sorting laundry, the only problem is the dirty clothes don't go in the dryer first!

lazy winter nights...

It seems after the hustle an bustle of the holidays, January and February is spent reading by the fire, watching movies, and playing games. Our family favorite is Uno-attack! I am so looking forward to warmer weather that is for sure! I know you Northerners think I'm nuts for saying that but I have lived here over 9 years and I am climatized, 50s are cold to me! The other night we were watching American Idol and Sophie kept shedding her clothes and putting dress ups on and off and then came out with Brielle's underwear and TJs crocs. It was hilarious, especially since she looks kinda like a hillbilly with her sweet hair-do! I am so thankful for my crazy kids life would not be the same without them!

Happy Birthday Cecilie!

One of my best friends and awesome neighbor turned the big 40, her husband wanted to throw her a surprise party, so of course I can never turn down a chance to party!! She was totally surprised and we had a ton of people and fun! Cecilie and I met while build our houses and we joke that we bonded over the stressful situation together! We have been friends ever since! I love her so much and appreciate her friendship. She is a the most beautiful person inside and out, a great listener and always gives good advise, she is a great Mom and wife, talented, and so smart. I can always count on her for anything, and her and her family are more than our friends they are family. Thank you for being you, you are the best! I hope you enjoyed your big day!

Future Cook

I am one of those Mom's that wants my kids to be able to cook, clean, and do their own laundry BEFORE they move out of the house. Mean I know, I hear those words frequently! :) No it's not always done right, yes its more of a hassle, but that's my job right? Hunter wanted some noodles and has been making them since he was 3 by himself. He put them in the microwave and a few minutes later smoke is filling the house.... I thought "OH NO!!!!" It's my expensive, time consuming, yummy lasagna I have been craving all day long burning in the oven! I run in the kitchen but thank heavens smoke is pouring out of the microwave, it was his noodles! This is what happens when you forget to put water in with the noodles :) Don't think he will make that mistake again! I am making a promise to his future wife by the time you meet him he will be a chef, well at least can make noodles without burning them lol!:)

Sophie B

Oh Sophie is such a funny little girl! About a month ago her sweet Sister decided to help her out and cut her bangs so they wouldn't be in her eyes! Isn't that thoughtful? So her already sweet hair do is even better now! :) Sophie is definitely our funniest little one., she isn't talking up a storm but she doesn't have to she as all of us at her beckon call! TJ had some treats and she had some in her hand and wanted more and he told her when she finished the ones in her hand he would give her more, so she put her hand behind her head and asked for more! Poor girl has no idea her world will be turned around this summer. So for now we love our littlest snuggle baby!

Happy Birthday Hunter!

The girls and I surprised Hunter with McDonalds for lunch at school. He loved it and the girls thought they were so cool eating lunch at school with him.

TJ took him to pick out his bike, they went to 4 stores looking for the perfect bike and he finally found it!



Hunter's birthday dinner at Red Robin!

Happy Birthday Hunter, thank you for being such a great big brother and friend. We love you so much and we are so proud to call you ours!