A Little Gardening with a side a Zyrtec

Paul and Tyson sort of had an impromptu "guys" weekend so Em and had a "girls" weekend, which consisted of planting, a last minute trip to the Walmart Garden center on a Saturday (which that in itself is an event) and more planting. I planted while Em played in the dirt and jumped on the trampoline. It was so nice to be able to enjoy the warm weather although my allergies were in high gear. We planted all sorts of vegetables and herbs. So far I just planted my container veggies. I'm waiting on the weather to decide it is done being cold before I put anything in the ground.

Meet my veggies:

......and my herbs

and a few more herbs

Did I mention I had a little helper with a BIG watering can? Ask me how much water actually made it into the plant.

All done watering and now time to put on some dry clothes.

"Rome wasn't built in a Day," or something like that.....

Today during Emmy's bath she mentioned she did not like the potty as she pointed to the toilet.

***(I should mention here that we really haven't begun the whole potty training experience yet. She hasn't shown any interest and every one that knows me knows that I wait until they are ready. That was out method with Tyson and it was done in one day with no accidents, let me repeat that, no accidents! When we have asked her about going potty, we have gotten a less than favorable response. It sounded something like "I don't like the potty. I don't go tee tee in the potty, I go in my diaper and on changing table." End of story.)

Pheww... that was a long side note. Anyway, Paul told her she had her own special "little potty." "Little potty?" Em was intrigued. Quick, Paul go grab the little potty from the garage. After her bath we started to put her jammies on but she wanted to sit on the little potty. How could we refuse that. So fast forward to about an hour later and this little naked blond is still sitting on the little potty waiting for "the tee tee to come out." Now I know this is a bit detailed but most of my readers are family or fellow mommies, so the phrase tee tee shouldn't make anyone squirm. Well, maybe just my Dad. Sorry Dad...... Emmy has absolutely NO modesty. I read her books, I held her hand, she even called Grandma to tell her she was still waiting, we talked and talked about everything under the sun all the while she would get stand up periodically bend over and check, "yep still no tee tee." I gotta say, Em is one limber 2 year old. I walked out of the bathroom for just a second to check on Paul and Tyson and I immediately hear, "Mommyyyy the tee tee come out." Yes, that's right my little punkin tee teed in the potty. Who knew all she needed was a little privacy.

By no means do I think we are on our way to being potty trained, that was really just a drop in the bucket...........or should I say drop in the potty. But it's a start. When I put her to bed, she asked me, "Mommy are you so proud of Emmy?" Yes, punkin! Mommy is so proud of you!!!

An afternoon at the theatre.....

Saturday we took the kids downtown to the San Antonio Magik Theatre. We saw the matinee production of "If You Give a Moose a Muffin. " This was the second time Tyson and I had been there, Paul and Emmy's first time. We had lots of fun and even Em seemed to enjoy the play. Although, I have to admit I thought for a second Em and I may be making an early departure. When the lights went out, her eyes widened and she quickly said "I don't like this, I want the lights on!" But as soon as the stage lights came on she was good and she watched the entire play from my lap. Tyson laughed hysterically and can't wait to go back.

waiting on the show.........we were a little early (anyone who knows me know that's how I roll)

the set

Em with a mouth full of Skittles

Tyson and Em took out that bucket of popcorn

Tyson was excited to get his picture taken with the star of the play.......the Moose

Can I just hit the "pause" button?

I know I've said this before but I feel the need to say it again. I just can't believe how fast time goes by. It almost seems unreal to think that my babies are almost 6 and 3. I think because I am spending so much time with Emerson and since Tyson is at school and it's just her and I each day. I keep seeing her change right before my eyes. I was having coffee with Mendi this morning and even she said a couple of times "Wow, Emmy isn't a baby anymore. She talks so much. She is so tall." These are all things I keep saying too but for some reason hearing her say them just hit home today. I don't know why. I feel like one minute I was carrying this chunky monkey around and the next I'm blow drying her beautiful blond hair while she kisses herself in the mirror (that's another post for another time).

November 2007

These two pictures make me laugh. They were taken 26 months apart but they are very much the same. Same beautiful, bright blue eyes, the nose hasn't changed a bit, and her mouth is open because if she's awake she is talking.

Yesterday

On the Go

Sometimes I wish I could just freeze certain moments in my day. When the kids are using their imagination and creative play skills I could just watch forever. It is just so innocent and sweet. I walked into the living room and almost crashed into Em and her stroller. She was heading out. "Bye Mommy! Emmy and Baby Cinderella are going to Target and HEB."

Emmy and her mini me, baby Cinderella

Armed with her binoculars, faux purse, and a stroller full of plastic fruit she is ready to go

I Spy

Yesterday Em came home from Mother's Day out with a pair of handmade binoculars. They were painted hot pink with some black leopard spots. The 2yr old classes had gone on a "teddy"bear hunt at school, thus the need for binoculars. To say they were the toy of the day is an understatement. It's amazing what you can do with a couple of empty toilet paper rolls.

Oh yeah, guess who came home and wanted some of his own. Luckily we had all of the necessary supplies to make him a pair. They wore them all afternoon.

Paul's weekend........our weekend

I thought I'd give a recap of our weekend but also include Paul's weekend too. His weekend may have been more scenic than ours but I assure you we had more drama. I should mention that not only do I miss him when he goes on these rides, but I worry constantly. I worry that he may crash and brake an appendage, I worry that he may get lost somewhere on these desolate trails and it may take days for some rancher to find him...........I just worry. Don't get me wrong I am glad he has a hobby he enjoys, it just makes me nervous!



My babies......


My other baby......

I believe he is standing in front of the Rio Grande

This is the front of this beautiful church near Mom's house

It had lots of stairs upon which my daughter insisted on going up and down "by herself."

What he was doing......


What we were doing........

We were both playing on a playground.......
........his was just a whole lot bigger


There was nothing this pink on Paul's playground......
This was before the unfortunate library incident. The incident where I carried Em kicking and screaming (did I mention the snot and spit pouring out of her face.) Anyway it seems that you can check out most things from the library. However, leave it to my daughter to attach herself to the one item that is not available for check out. In case you are wondering the wooden puzzles found in the children's areas are NOT AVAILABLE for check out. And this 2 year old was not ok with that.

Good night from Big Bend National Park


Good night from Mom's house