Ahh, doing chores

This morning Eliza wakes me up by shouting, "Mommy, Mommy, I made my bed by myself! Come see! Come see! " Then she showed me how she also opened her curtains "like you do, Mommy."
I am very proud. What a good girl.

Fun Friends

Yesterday my good friend, Nikki, had to visit the ER. Poor Nikki, but the girls and I had a fun time playing with Melissa. The girls played nice together and had a great time the whole visit.


These two large photos are my favorites. I think they all look the same when they're upside down. :) How convenient that I had three pairs of the same jamies on hand! Yeah, I bought three pairs of the same jamies because they were the only ones left at the end of the season for $5 a pair.












Melissa loves to drink chocolate milk at my house. :)

My Sister, Kimmy, is engaged

Diego and Friends

A couple of weeks ago the girls and I went to The Children's Museum with our friends, Nikki, Melissa and Kayla. We had issues with our internet connection for about a week and I had trouble uploading pictures so I didn't post about it sooner. Anyway, we had a great time, as we always do with our friends. The highlight was meeting Diego and his sister, Alicia, from Nick Jr. After playing at the museum, we went for a donut. Fun times.

Dental Check Up Time

Eliza and Sadie went to the dentist today. Six months ago, they had their very first dentist appointments. I didn't even think to bring my camera to record such a milestone. Then today, I took my camera with me to the dentist office. I felt a little silly taking pictures but I was going to do it anyway for my blog. I took a couple pictures when I realized that while I actually remembered the camera this time, I didn't check to make sure the memory stick was in it. So, no cute sitting in the dental chair pictures after all. Eliza was SO good for the hygienist and the dentist. She opened her mouth wide and did everything they asked. She was so brave. She cooperated so well that they were even able to give her a little fluoride treatment. Sadie did better than the last time. She did open her mouth and let the hygienist clean her teeth with a toothbrush, so thats good. Plus the last time she cried when the dentist wanted to look at her teeth and this time she hesitantly let him.

I REALLY like the pediatric dentist. I was so impressed the first time I went with the patience they show these little ones. The hygienist showed Sadie all her tools and said she didn't have to try them this time but she was going to let her see them. She called the water sprayer thing, Mr. Water and she let Sadie see it squirt on the floor. Then she asked Sadie if she wanted to try it. Sadie let her squirt water into her mouth. Then she showed her Mr. Thirsty. Mr. Thirsty, she explained is like a little vacuum that drinks the water in her mouth. She let Sadie feel the suction on her finger and then asked her to kiss it. She meant for Sadie to open her mouth, let Mr. Thirsty in, and then close her mouth around it, making a kissing pucker face. But Sadie just leaned over and actually kissed Mr. Thirsty. Then the hygienist showed Sadie Mr. Tickle. He is the tool with the round spinning head that polishes teeth. She let said feel the spinning on her finger. Then on her tooth. Sadie let her clean only one tooth with Mr. Tickle. Eliza got to wear sunglasses during her treatment so that the light wouldn't get in her eyes. She was so cool and relaxed!

After their cleanings, the girls picked out a toy. They both picked a plastic watch, the same prize they both picked six months ago. :) They each got a balloon and then Dr. Wood, the dentist, took a look at their teeth. Sadie said that Dr. Wood's puppy mask was so silly. Good news, they both are cavity free!!! Hooray! Also, the doc warned me to save my money because they will both need braces. :)

Sometimey Parents

I just heard Eliza singing a favorite Church Song, "I Am A Child of God." She sang:
"I am a child of God and He has sent me here, has given me an earthly home with parents kind-of here..."

It made me smile. (If you are not familiar with the song, the words are "with parents kind and dear).