My First Zap

I love to document all the "Firsts" of my kids. Maybe I should skip this one but, what the heck. Owen has received his first zap! I delayed one day too many putting the covers back on the outlets and switches after painting, curious Owen poked the area where the wire is attached and zap! I heard a pop and then saw Owen pull is hand back, and then the saddest face in the world. He got lots of hugs and kisses and helped put the covers back on. Poor guy and it's all my fault. I know, what a bad mom.

6 Months Today

Charly is half way to her first birthday! She is a sweet baby and we are so happy to have her in our family. Most recently she is starting to crawl, her attempts are so cute. She loves all of Owen's toys, Owen as her entertainer and Owen as her way of getting nearly everything she shouldn't have. This week alone I have confiscated a marsh mellow, a mini nilla wafer, a grape, a tick tac and three pennies. She's lucky to be alive.

As of today she does not care for any stuffed animal, blanket or paci. I'm surprised by this since Owen was deeply attached to them all. Maybe it is her laid back nature that keeps her from wanting them. She like most little girls is totally in love with her Daddy. And she has him wrapped around her pinky, I need to be taking advice from her on how to accomplish that.

All in all life with Charly is a delight!

Up on all 4, she rocks and then pulls both leggs under
then leaps forward. She will have it down in no time.

Today at the MD she weighed in at 18 pounds (95th%), same as last time at 5 months. She is 29 inches long (97th%), so long! And her head I forgot but it is somewhere around 50th%. It's still flat in the back but it is rounding out.

Normal Everyday Stuff

The past few days have been filled with painting projects, cleaning, coughing, stuffy noses and bug bites. So really nothing out of the typical day. Everyone in the house except me seems to have a cold or allergies. I'm not sure which, I only know that I have to wipe 2 of the 3 affected noses. Garett and Owen are on the up swing of it but Charly is still Miss Stuffy.
I've nearly finished painting the hall, just a little more... And I'm trying to be crafty/artsy and make some decorations for the kids room. It's a learning process. I got the idea off Martha Stewart, if you want to try go to Anna Maria Horner's website, she is the genius behind the project.

It's not exactly how I wanted it, but I think for a first attempt, it's fine.

How loved are you?

Are you loved as much as I am? I know many mothers who are. My kids love me so much that they decided to wake up tag team style at 4 and 4:30am to let me know the extent of their love. One wanted to cuddle, eat and enjoy a belly rub (her not me), the next was for entertainment. We got to blow bubbles, play catch me if you can, run our hands through cold water and race up the stairs. Followed by a delicious chocolate-y drink. Now we are blogging together. I sure hope he gets as tired as I am and then I will get to nap too. Being loved is a wo42nderful3
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Midnight Sun

So I finally caved in and went to Stephanie Meyer's website and read Midnight Sun. I thought I would wait for her to finish it, but since there is no guarantee that she will, I indulged and read on. Her books are so good that I would and have choose them over sleep, a clean home and, yes I will admit it, a shower. I just cannot put her books down. And hurray for my entertainment, Midnight Sun was no let down. I can only hope that she finishes and creates more.

"Pop-N- It"

One of the things I love about two year old's is that they can have fun anywhere. This week I accomplished a list of To-Do's that were long over due. One was cleaning the garage. I wasn't a chore a all, just finding the time. Then I had the added plus of of entertainment while I worked.

What child doesn't love bubble wrap!

I didn't get any pictures of it, but he got his tri-cycle
and kept running over it and laughing so hard, it was a good day.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

This was a fun little quiz I got off Heidi's blog. Take the quiz, lets see which Disney princess you are.


You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?