Two birds with One Stone

Although this girl is rascal, she can actually be quite helpful. Case and point. Here's a question, Has anyone experienced back pain after having an epidural or spinal block?

To make-up or not to make-up

If if you've been reading my blog, you will recall my neighbor who didn't believe I actually used to wear make-up and do my hair. Normally, things like that don't get to me but I have been thinking that I probably should take better care of myself. And due to the 20% off coupon she had given me to use yesterday (she was for sure trying to give me a big hint), I went to the opening of the Ulta store and went a bit crazy. There were some unbelievable deals! 5 dollars for Sebastian Hairspray- the best hairspray in the world. So I just got finished getting all done up- for no other reason than just to feel beautiful again. Side note: every five years or so I buy a new thing of hot rollers somehow convinced that I will love the way they will make my hair look or I am fooled by the picture on the box believing that my hair will look like that when actually I always end up looking like polyanna (sp?). Then a few years later in the midst of spring cleaning I throw them out or give them away cursing myself for buying them in the first place.) But, hey there is a box of hot rollers in that picture. True to my idiocy, I bought another box and once again, I look like Polyanna. So anyone for a box of rollers? Oh- wanted to get your take on this Bare minerals stuff. I bought the starter kit- and I'm not sure if I like it yet. Got to look at my face in a few hours. Do any of you use it? Here's something funny- the girl that matched the powder for me was like, "Oh you have great skin!" Gag, that's a little trick in the make-up biz they use - its called flattery- because they think you will buy more if you feel good about yourself. I especially knew she was fibbing when I looked in the mirror at the foundation match and I had 3 whiteheads on my chin. Anyway, back to this morning, since I have never run a marathon I can't use that analogy, so instead, after the shower, the blowdry (which by the way my new 8 dollar blow dryer is awesome, especially because it isn't sparking fire out the back like my old one) the hot rollers and the make-up, I fele like I have cooked a three course meal, only my family can't eat me and there won't be any left overs tomorrow as it will all get washed off tonight and put in a pony tail in the next hour or so. The jury is still out on this whole get pretty thing everyday. Moderation you say?? THose of you who know me know that I don't do anything in moderation.

p.s. I put the first picture up because that's how I was feeling after the whole ordeal and the second because I am too vain to just put the first goofy picture up....

Too smart for his own good.....

At the risk of putting another post up and you not seeing the super cute pics of my kids I put up last post- I had to write down what David said to me tonight so I don't forget it. I was tucking him in and I said, " Ok, let's say prayers." "I don't want to say prayers tonight, Mom." Dangit- I knew this was coming at some point but I wasn't quite ready for it so I said, " Ok, but do you think Heavenly Father would like you to talk to him and thank him for all the things he has given you?" "Well Mom, Santa Claus gave me more that Heavenly Father." After some quick thinking and possibly the spirit prompting me I said, " Well David, actually Heavenly Father gave Santa Claus all the presents at Christmas time so he could deliver them to you." After some serious wheels spinning in his little head, " Ok so let's go on a train ride to the North and I will say Thank you to Heavenly Father and Santa Claus.......So I have concluded I am pretty much in for it. Until the next battle of wits between me and my 3 year old......

Is it Possible.....

that these are the 3 cutest kids around? You don't have to answer that. Maybe it's because I had no major discipline meltdowns today that I am feeling that way.

James is out of town and the baby went down a little early so I thought I would post some pics I took earlier.- Oh I can't wait to get photoshop!!! BUt if I know what is good for me, I better get my fat bum in bed soon or I am going to be cursing myself tomorrow.

I wanted to write down some things that happened today. I taught Coco how to spell her name although it doesn't take a genius....she marched around the house today yelling ,"C..O..C..O!!!" for about an hour complete with her SS haircut. She is a case. THe other day, while I was at my parents my dad said to her, "I sure hope your parents can teach you how to obey or they are going to be in real trouble." Thanks for the vote of confidence Dad.

Later, when I was putting the 2 oldest in the bath, David turned to me and said, "Doesn't Coco have a peepee yet mom?" "Uh..no honey, Coco won't ever have a peepee, she is a girl and she has a vagina." "Well, it looks like she has 2 bums, one in the front, one in the back." Think it's time to bathe them separately?

I'd like to send a shout out to my dear friend Amber who just found out that is she is having twins. No big deal you say?..well what you don't know is that she also had triplets 2 years ago, a 4 year old and a 5 year old. Lay off the fertility meds you say?... yep, no meds, either time. And sorry, her blog is private, so you'll just have to imagine 5 of the most darling kids you've ever seen and 2 on her latest ultrasound. Sending calm, soothing thoughts your way AMber, if anyone can do it you can.

By the way if any of you have read this far, do you know how to make it appear when people you know have updated their blog?- if so, please share.

p.s. If you are asking yourself, how did she get her 2 toddlers to kiss the baby's head at just the same time? .....I bribed them with a "special treat." When that special treat turned out to be fruit snacks, the look on David's face read, "Next time I won't be fooled by that "special treat" business Mom."

Postpartum poundage

I promised myself I would seriously go on a diet today. So I woke up, took a pain killer for my back (I am on my way to becoming an addict), ate a banana, patted myself on the back for my healthy choice, then ate 2 fudgsicles, (sp?) got mad at myself for eating them, then ate 6 target macaroons. AAAGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make-up etc.

My neighbor was over hanging out on my porch as we watched our kids play. For some reason we got on the topic of hair and make-up. I mentioned I used to work for Lancome. Oh I wish you could have seen the look on her face. It may have had something to do with the fact that I hardly ever wear make-up anymore and my hair always looks like I have never stepped into a salon. While she is someone you wouldn't recognize just out of the shower. Apparently she thinks I am some kind of Granola and demanded to see a picture. After a bit of hemming an hawing- I got out my wedding pics. SHe nearly fell out her chair... these were her words,'' Oh but you look so beautiful!" Classic. So how many of you get made up every day?

It runs in the Family

I have been a bit worried because Gabe hasn't been as smiley as my other 2 kids were at this age. But, when I got out he camera to take some pictures, I pointed the lens at him and this is what I got. Then the other two wanted their pictures too. I guess they are all posers. Hhmmmm... I wonder where that came from . Oh- Congratulations to Lindy and Courtney and their new little boys. I can't wait to go see the little cherubs. Check out their blogs at righteouslou.blogspot.com and cjanerun.blogspot.com. P.S. ANy suggestions about what to do with this little girl and her binkies?