Colorado!

We went to Colorado last Thursday to see Mike and Theresa.  We made the decision to leave Sullsie at home so we could take the big kids skiing and not have to worry about him. for whatever reason, it really bothered me to leave him this time. I think I hadn't seen him much that week, he did fine, of course and was spoiled rotten, but I missed him a ton!!

This pic  is of all 3 kids on their tablets in front of the TV the night before we left. Sigh. Spoiled much?

After he skied all day, down some fries and Reese's cups, he was OUT at the lodge.

Skiboy was super tired. He tends to get that way (probably from his lack of fuel to burn).

After falling multiple times and twisting my knee again and again, I decided I much prefer skiing from this view. Miller lite in hand, watching OTHER people fall. My knee is still not quite right.

Here we are as far up as I went. Pretty.

Aren't we cute. I was still having fun at this point.  I enjoyed myself on the kiddie runs. I don't like the lack of control I feel on steep hills when going fast. Finally to end the day I ended up sitting down on my skis and riding them like a sled down the mountain.

Mira in Ski school. They take the kids from about 9-3 and teach them how to ski. Pretty cool. Not for those of you who are cheap. Ha!

Griff. (with the yellow vest on).

Ready!

We went to the Aquarium friday. Look at my man. He's so cute.

Mira climbing the coconut tree. She was really good at it!

The aquarium was FAIR. Not overly cool fish to see, but not terrible. Griff was tired and grouchy so that wasn't fun. I carried his motrin with me, so it was helpful to have on hand. We had a great trip! Now I know since I don't need to ski, that we don't have to leave our Sully every time ;) 

Just stuff

Well time for an update. This last week I started working night shift. It's tough let me tell you. It's stressful as the day approaches. What time will I go to bed the night before? What time will I get up that day? What time will I lay back down to nap and how long will I sleep? Oh geez. I'm hoping to figure all of this out sooner rather than later.  I find that I have a really hard time when it gets close to "bed time" at work and then after about 11:30 passes I tend to do ok. I'm still trying to figure out what to eat when. My body isn't hungry, but it's meal time, right? So we should eat? Well I have been, and then I feel terrible. I'm hoping eventually I'll learn to quit eating.... I have also learned that crunching ice chips in the early morning hours really wakes you up! Ha!

I went to nights to give the kids more consistency. They still have daycare and such but now it's always me after school and we always eat dinner together as a family. I'm hoping it will help lots of things. The lack of consistency was really bothering me and I think it was hurting our kids. In march I will go to weekend nights which will be even better. I assume it's normal to feel as a mother like you are failing constantly. Especially with my strong willed Mira I always feel like I don't give her what she needs. She is constantly defiant and pushing the boundaries. I know I'm not as consistent with punishments and expectations as she needs me to be.  I feel like we never have any time together where things are going well. Everything is always a fight.  This week she actually got in trouble and kicked out of gymnastics class by her teacher. That's the first time she has been challenging for an authority figure other than family. It worries me. I want her to be self assured, but I also want her to be responsible, dependable, honest, smart, capable, and agreeable. I'm not so sure we are always shaping her that way. The only way I could figure to work on all this is just to be present. Every day. Consistently.  So, if I need to work while she sleeps, so be it.

People keep asking me if I can sleep during the day- uh people, I can sleep anytime, anywhere if I'm tired. Seriously. I do find that I don't sleep as long as I'd sometimes like, but whatever.


Valentines day is fast approaching. Mira and I worked on her box last night as her party is Friday. Turned out cute!

I found Griffy's old loader movie. BOY are we obsessed!

The weather has been really nice off and on and sully will stand at the door and scream outside. He is really becoming attached to his sissy too and asks about her all day long. She is good about playing with him and entertaining him for me when I need her to. She can be a really good big sister.

Lastly.....remember when we didn't have a cat? Yeah, that was sad.

Saturday morning with Sullsie

Sullsie is on the move today. He is showing quite a bit of interest in Thomas this week. He historically ignores the tv when it is on. He has shown zero interest in watching anything so I can't even use it as a distraction when cooking or anything. Finally he seems to enjoy watching Thomas some even if just for 5 mins! He is also playing with trains more and more- thank god since we have a million we have another kid who will play with them! I was telling mom when we are home I have to stand up all day because when I sit he is throwing books at me screaming READ! Which of course I love, but sometimes I'd like to just sit!!!

Sheet rock

Well the sheet rock is done in the basement!!! Just the finish work and some paint. The flooring will have to wait awhile, but it is finally at a functional point and we can spend some time down there! Hallelujah!!!!!

Another Griffy post

Ive had 2 days home with my boy this week and I'm enjoying him so much! he Has always been my sweet and easy one who loves to cuddle and spend time with mom. Griffy is growing up up and away from Thomas. It really makes me sad because I was always sure Thomas was good for him to watch and play and I just loved it as much as he did. He still loves trains very very much but just doesn't watch or play Thomas anymore. Today he got a new train from grandma and it prompted him to get out his tracks and play. I love that he isn't sitting on the couch with his kindle or watching Tom and Jerry or scooby (tho those are some of MY fav cartoons too), but using his imagination. I'm going to miss these sweet days with my griff when he goes to school next year!!!

My Griffy

My Griffy and I had the very best day! We went to air zone this morning and he was the only kid there....which translates into me having to play on inflatables for an hour haha! Good exercise and lots of fun!

Tonight was griffys first day if tae Kwon do. I have been wanting to start him for awhile but was dismayed by the cost. Well it was finally time to bite the bullet. He isn't interested in any activity or sport at all and he needs something! Tonight his smile was worth every penny it will cost. He loved every second. I can't wait to watch him again!!!

Family Outing!

Last night b and I took the kids to the Crown center aquarium and to crayons cafe. Sully loved loved the fishes! They all ate a great dinner and it was fun to get out. If we could only tame the complaints about wanting us to buy them something. Ugh.

On another note I got a new iPhone! You can blog from it, which I'm trying now and would be quite helpful because I take tons of phone pictures, but it doesn't work that great. I can't comment between the pics from the app unless I get on the computer later And edit. But hopefully this will give you more pictures to enjoy on a regular basis!