Stickers

I despise stickers.  Yep, despise.  They are evil with their stickiness.  Evil, I say.

But, my children love them.  What do they even do with them?  Stick them on a piece of paper and hang them on the fridge, because duh, it's art, mom.

Just this week Addyson has now claimed herself to be the reward queen.  If you are good, she will give you a sticker.  If you are bad, she will tell you why and explain that you cannot have a sticker at the time, but maybe, just maybe if you start acting nice you can get one later.    

Wordless Wednesday - Snow

We finally had one really good snow this year and we played in the morning and the afternoon for hours, trying to enjoy it's short lived presence.

And, if someone finds a photo editing site where you can create collages that isn't closing, send me a link, please. 

Valentine's Day - snow day

The hubby and I have not celebrated Valentine's Day or some of the other cheesy Hallmark holidays since before we married, and it will not change.  

We do, though, do a little something for the kids.  This year it was all about some new tubs of Play Doh.  And, since we are on day two of a snow day (which was called last night and was not necessary as the snow is melted and we are now left with mud), we started our morning off with some Play Doh

 

I am excited for Addy to experience her very first school Valentine's Day party, even if it is a day late.  She will be bringing in her premade box (she added her name and stickers), cards to share (she addressed them all), heart shaped cupcakes she decorated, and heart shaped crayons for each of her classmates.  

 

Cawfee Tawk

Questions and Answers:

1. What was your first concert?  B96 Bash which was a bunch of popular pop stars at the time.  Remember the "Thong Song?"  
2. Do you know if Instagram has a way that I can actually purchase the pictures?  No, but I just upload to Shutterfly after I take a pic with Instagram.  I'm sure they will eventually come up with something, or I hope they do.
3. What part of your body is always cold in the Winter?  Feet.  I'm always wearing a blanket when I'm sitting and then I go back and forth with my fuzzy Crocs. 
4. What are you doing today?  I scrubbed the fridge and all three bathrooms already this morning.  I'm hoping to persuade the hubby to hang up the collage I had made of the twins and making heart shaped cupcakes this evening. 
5. Any plans for V-day?  No - I am not into the holiday as far as celebrating with the hubby, but I will have the kiddos wear red or heart shaped clothing.  I'm debating picking up a little thing for each of them, especially since my mom is giving them something small.  I just don't want to look bad. 
6. Who is the next celebrity that will take a nosedive because of drugs?  Too many to name
   
7. Do you work out on the weekends?  If we don't have plans I do at least once.  I like to go in the mornings, but during the week I have to go in the evenings, so I enjoy my early morning escape.  

Want to play along?  Stop by Rebecca, plus she always has something funny to read.  

Cute baby Saturday - daddy's ummm...hair?

Daddy was cutting Eligh's hair this evening and the following conversation occurred:

Daddy: "Eligh, please don't move."

Eligh: "Or I'm going to have hair like you?"

Daddy: "No, Eligh. I'm not going to make you bald."

Eligh: "Please, don't make me have hair like you, daddy. I want it not too short. Ok?"

Friday Night Leftovers - prepare for the worst

• Did I mention that the girls and I went to see Princesses on Ice last weekend?  AAAAhhhhmazing.  Now we need to find something neutral so the Chief can enjoy a show. 
• Kinsley has asked every single day if we can go see the Princess show again.  
• Our house was healthy the previous week, and Sunday night Eligh started a fever that lasted four days.  I simply don't understand. 
• Paws was a very bad doggy this week.  He peed in the house, and of course had to do it right next to Addy's back pack right before we were to head out the door.  
• The girls took their official dance pictures last night.  I was against buying any, but when I asked if they could just take a picture together instead of individuals and was told yes, I was sold.  
• I'm about to lose it in my most recent course.  I am working with flippin idiots and I'm tired of pulling it all together.  
• Tonight we went to see the newest Chipmunk movie (free) and my kiddos did not get up once.  This is the best all three of them have done at the movies so far.  
• Addy addressed her very first Valentine's, and I'm so proud of her for being able to write them all.  I asked her on more than occasion if she wanted to take break when I knew she was getting frustrated with her own perfectionism, but she refused to give up.  
• The bottom may soon be falling out, so be prepared. 

Go stop by Danifred, our host, and send her some extra sleep if you can. 

You don't understand me

Addy's newest dilemna and response when I am trying to put two and two together of what she is explaining:

Addy (face falls, tears well up) and she whines:  "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ME!"

But, I'm trying and do tend to solve her little puzzle, but just not fast enough.  This little perfectionist is only going to get worse.  Sigh.