Today I realized that I don't spend enough time actually interacting with my kids when I'm with them, so I decided to try doing an art project. I got out a little table and some tissue paper and glue. It actually went surprisingly well.
Leyla wasn't much of a help, but that's to be expected.
After each addition to her paper, Chloe would lift up her project, look at it, and say "pretty!"
Here's her finished project.
Leyla wasn't much of a help, but that's to be expected.
After each addition to her paper, Chloe would lift up her project, look at it, and say "pretty!"
Here's her finished project.
In other news, Chloe had another big event today. She asked to sit on the potty, which usually means she's already pooed her pants. So I checked her diaper, but it was clean. So I took her to the bathroom, and she wanted to sit on the big potty. So I put the toddler seat on "mama's potty," and set her down. To my amazement, she actually did her business within about 10 minutes! It was so wonderful not having to change a poopy toddler diaper today. I don't anticipate this becoming a regular event any time soon, but at least she's actually showing some interest now.
And I wish I could have taken a picture of us mowing the lawn today. I thought maybe I could get the girls to nap at the same time today so I could cut the grass, but it didn't work out. So, after I put Leyla down, I put some goggles on Chloe, put her on my shoulders, and we cut the grass together. Needless to say, my shoulders are pretty sore now. But the lawn is finally cut.
If anyone was thinking about doing so, don't bother calling me between 8:00-9:00 central standard time tonight. I'll be watching the Desperate Housewives season premiere. I don't get into very many shows, but I got hooked on this one two years ago, and I'm a little bit obsessed.
Well, I think I could keep rambling about the weather cooling down, and Miguel moving closer to Jaron and Jenette, but I think I'll go ahead and stop writing now. I need to learn when to quit.
4 comments:
Wow! You HAVE had quite a productive day and it's not even over yet! I think Chloe's project is pretty too. What a fun time.
And the productive potty event. Oh yeah!
I'm betting you burned plenty of calories mowing the lawn whilst juggling a goggled Miss Chloe on your shoulder. You are one problem solving determined little mama. And what a cute new sidebar pic!
I really loved Chloe's art, she really did a great job. I am always so amazed at how gorgeous your girls are. I mean you are gorgeous too and always have been, but your girls eyes just sparkle, adorable.
What a great day! Poop in the toilet, mowed lawn and an art project.
Nice!
I'm sorry I missed your call. Too late to call back.
Looks like you filled the time with some worthwhile projects. I'm sure Miss Leyla just loved that one on one attention with her craft project. Less screaming for all!
I FREAKING love that show too, i can say that I may be equally as obsessed with it as you are. LOL. Hey, I cut the grass at my house too. I actually love doing it because I get to feel a sence of accomplishment when I'm done, and it's a good work out!
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