If Its Not One Thing Its Another

So Samantha is getting over a dual ear infection which lead her to have antibiotic shots. Looks like her and Julia show the same affection for getting sick- Yeah for Amanda!!! Well then on Tuesday the doctor diagnosed Julia with Scarletina, which is a form of Scarlet Fever. Now isn't that what people got in the 1800's and they died? Didn't Mary get that on "Little House on the Prairie" and that is what made her blind? (if you ever watched that show you know what I am talking about) Well she is fine now- another kid on antibiotics. So I have been in the house for 4 days straight and I am heading to the bell tower with a gun. Not really of course, but close :) It would be so cool if I had a hills in the back of my house like in "Sound of Music" where I could run and sing (aka scream). I think that would make me feel better :)

-Amanda

Attack of the Momma's Girl

Julia was never one for her Mom. She hugs and kisses me all the time, but has always been to busy to be bothered with hanging around me. She is more into her Daddy who is the fun one and takes her to the park everyday to play. The only time she really lets me hold her is when she is sick. Now, I have the complete opposite with Samantha. If I am not within in a 5 foot range she freaks out. I used to be able to drop them both off at the gym babysitting place and they would be fine. Now Samantha cries the minute we walk into gym and grips my shirt. Right now she is standing up, latched to the side of my leg as I am typing. Soon she will start to give an ear piercing scream until I pick her up. Maybe I should ask my SIL to knit me a sling or back pack thing that I can just carry her around in. 22 lbs. is not fun to walk up and down stairs with. Helps that she is cute though :)

-Amanda

Like a Moth to a Flame

I knew the minute I walked in, I was in trouble. I had not been to it in more than a month. I was trying to be good and knowing that this place was the root of my bad habit (that and Old Navy) I should of stayed away. The red and white bulls eyes are intoxicating. They scream- come over here and buy me! I would be so okay if this place didn't sell clothes, shoes, or purses. Yet I always manage to buy something for me or the girls that we don't need. I even walked the big loop in the store, knowing that was what always gets me in trouble. I am like a crack addict- I need my fix!! You all know the place- Target. What is it about it? What makes me want to go there?? Is it the smell of just popped popcorn mixed with signs that say take "Take an additional 30% off"? And to think I was being soooo good!!! The hubby even commented on how I had not been to there and how good I was doing. Well my Target sobriety was over as of yesterday. I have fallen off the wagon and will have to attend my local TA (Target Anonymous) meetings once again. Just wait till Easter and then summertime! What will I do then??

-Amanda

Another One from The Bad Mom File

Ok we are not going to mention that Samantha turned 10 months yesterday and I have yet to load any photos of her on the computer and have not wrote the post about it. Ok well I just mentioned it, but it was to remind me that I am a bad mom yet again :) Anyway, I will tell you a little story about what happened last night and that might erase what I mentioned above.

In our house Santa is a big deal. I can use him pretty much all year around. I have him on speed dial on my cell phone and he knows everything. If I even mention his name, Julia will stop what she is doing and listen to me. So last night Jon and I are cooking dinner kinda late and it was almost Julia's bed time. We have an island int he middle of our kitchen with bar stools. Our family room and kitchen are one big room so you can see the TV from everywhere. So Julia is sitting at the island and watching us cook. On a rare occasion the TV is not on PBS kids and a commercial for the movie called "The Messengers" came on, which is about kids that can see dead people came on. Now once before Julia has seen this commercial since they run it 25,000 in one night, and it scared the crap out of her. Well she is looking at me and Jon and I both say at the same time "Julia look at me, don't turn around." Well she is 4 so of course she is not going to listen, she she starts to turn around. I go over put my hands over her eyes till the commercial is over. Once it is the questions start about why she could not look. So this is what we came up with.

We told her that at night when kids are sleeping, Santa puts a message on the TV that only parents can see that says whether or not our kids were good that day. And if a child is to see it then they have to be good 6 days in a row or Santa will not come back next year. So we had to cover her eyes in order for her not to see it.

Ok we both are to blame because we both went with it. I have to tell you though she went upstairs and didn't give us a hassle about bed. But this morning there were still tons of questions about it and I have kinda not said anything more. So my question is- do you make up stories at all?? Do you think that was bad of me??? I would really like to know. Make me feel like I am not the only one please!!

-Amanda

Waxes and Secret Boy Toys

Yes interesting subject in the last two posts- I know. Justin Timberlakes's concert was super cool. My legs hurt so bad from dancing for 3 hours. I wasn't about to compete for his attention since he was surrounded by much better looking girls. Just seeing him in person (which he is so cute by the way) was enough for me :) As for the waxing- I am tired of shaving. And honestly it is something that I have wanted to try and so has the hubby (wink,wink) Its his birthday coming up so as sick as that might sound its for him :) Thank you all for your suggestions and when my appointment happens I will, but not with so many details, tell you how it was. You never know I may be totally mortified! We'll see :) Sorry to my sister in law for the TMI.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!

-Amanda

I am Just Throwing This One Out There

Alright ladies- anyone ever get a Brazilian wax? I will assume if you know what that is then you know what I am talking about. If you have I would like to know if it 1) hurt and 2) was it worth it?

Interesting topic I know :)

-Amanda

Me and My Secret Boyfriend

Tomorrow is the big night that me and my secret boyfriend will finally meet :) Of course it will be from like 50 rows up in a arena, but still I will be a happy girl. So I hope to be able to snake my camera in and take some pictures which you know I will be posting. Maybe you will see me on "Entertainment Tonight" as Justin's secret new gal pal. I just hope he likes kids :)

-Amanda

Big Ball O' Fun

I have a cold, I can't hear out of my right ear, my nose is full of snot, and I sound like I smoked a whole pack of cigarettes in 5 mintues. On top of that I am on my period. Don't I sound like I am having a good time over here?? Just thought I would share. Maybe one of you is sharing in my sick misery?? Let's chat :)

-Amanda

A New Year

Well folks- Happy New Year!! 2007 Here we come :) I have decided this year that I am not making any resolutions. I know what I have to do in order to accomplish any goal I set for myself. Instead I am just going to appreciate everything that I have in the world a little bit more than I have. I have had my first major experience with loss and I am still dealing with that. It does get easier, but I will never ever truly be the same. I am going to hug and kiss my family 1000 times more and make sure to make every day count. Hopefully my effort will show and the people that I love so dearly will reap the benefits :)

So Happy New Year once again. I hope everyone had a great start so far!!!

-Amanda

Happy Holidays!!!

From my family to yours, may this weekend be filled with family, cheer, and love. Happy Holidays everyone! Can't wait to see is Santa brings you all that you asked for :) Love you guys!

Love,
Amanda

You Know When

You know when you have a fairly big child when the nurse who weighs her says "Samantha is here for her year check up right?" and I say "No her 9 month one." and the nurse says "Oh...she is a big girl"

She is 21 lbs. folks and she likes to be carried! I have stairs in my house!! She is so freaking cute though so that makes up for it :)

-Amanda

Ok I Promise to Stop, but Here is Another One

I am sure you guys are sick of pictures of my children. Honestly, I have nothing else to post and I would hate for you guys to stop reading because my blog is soooo depressing :) Anyway, Julia had a dance recital on Saturday which had to have been the funniest and cutest thing I have ever seen. She did awesome! So here she is in costume and of course doing her signature pose. I am so in trouble when she is older :)



Thanks for reading!!!

-Amanda

All my Effort was Worth It

Here are the girls Christmas pictures. I must say, but I have really cute kids :) Despite the tiny bit of stress getting this together caused (Samantha not having shoes as you can see) I think they turned out super. Such little girls!






-Amanda

I Feel the Love

Wow you guys really know how to make someone feel better. I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. I am here, I am coping, I am dealing. I have a husband and 2 children that need me so I am able to make myself useful instead of thinking about my situation. I just wish I could call him and tell him how much I love and miss him. Sucks that I can't. Sucks that I never will again. His funeral is Friday and I think my brother and I have arranged quite a send off. He deserves it. I hope he knows that.

Thanks again you guys. Reading your comments reminded me that through this crazy thing called cyberspace there are people that touch our lives everyday. You all have hold a special place in my heart.

-Amanda

When Life Turns you Upside Down

I am not sure when I will be posting in this blog again. I will be taking a small break due to the death of my father on November 23. I love all of you and I thank you very much for the love you have giving me. Thank you for reading and sharing with me this last two and half years.

-Amanda

8 Months

Once again I am a terrible mother and did not post anything about the Mini-Princess turning 8 months old. I have like Holiday brain or something. Anyway, she is such a doll! Her favorite pass time is eating and she will not eat babyfood anymore. I have tried everything to get her too, but nope she refuses. She is now pulling herself up and walking along things. Julia did the same thing and was walking by 10 months. Other than that she laughs and talks all the time. We are just so in love in this house :) But man time has flown by with this little one. I am going to miss it :)






-Amanda


PS Where is everyone??

Picture Day

It is 9:10 am and I am ready for bed. Today was picture day at Julia's school and the guy that comes takes these gorgeous pictures with these awesome backgrounds. For Christmas last year, I had the best pictures taken by him. So anyway, after my 2 week search for some outfits for the girls, picture day was finally here. Getting one girl ready is hard, let alone two. You have to comb hair, make it look cute, put tights on, find the missing black shoe, etc. Hopefully all my effort will be worth it when we get the pictures back. If so then Ta-Ta Christmas cards. If not then I have to do it all over again, this time taking the pictures myself which will be a bigger disaster I know!

-Amanda

Nothing

Why can't I find something to blog about? It is a bunch of nothing going on around here. I hope that I am not losing you guys because of my lack of posting. I promise to find something to talk about soon! I swear! So for the time being I want to know what is going on with you :)

-Amanda

At Least She Has Her Priorities Straight

So the Mini Princess can now say "Da Da","Na Na", and something that sounds like Elmo because when she sees him on TV or she sees the doll she says it. Still no "Ma Ma" - So I guess she likes her Daddy and Elmo more than me. Figures :)

-Amanda

I Suck So Here is a Picture Instead

I have nothing. Made $42.00 at my mini garage sale yesterday because I just starting giving things away for a $1.00. Who knew that someone would want a candle Christmas tree with the candles half burned??

Anyway here is a picture of the girls and I on Halloween. Yes I did wear cat ears as an attempt to look festive :)



-Amanda