While they are resting...

I have been majorly slacking on this whole blogging thing. Even when it is on my weekly to-do list, it seems to get put on the back burner. Last week the Georgia Peaches were up for the week for their spring break so we were a little busy playing with the girls. We did the aquarium, a walk to get ice cream, and the moms even got at home massages! It was a fun week, but I got way off track.

This week I have tried to keep up with my basic daily chores, but I also decided I am over cold weather and my dark sweaters, so I pulled out my spring pastel pants to try on. That led to a severe drop in the temperature midweek. Thanks mother nature. None of my pants from last year fit, but for the first time in a long time of switching clothes, they are all too big! The only downfall is that I am broke so new clothes are going to have to wait! I am really trying to buy a few staple pieces that I can mix and match through spring so it appears that I have more clothes than I do. My shorts also all fit nicely or are way too big, and I am very pleased at that! My room is now a mix of unwanted clothes and shoes in boxes, craft projects I am half done, Easter basket madness, and the ever present clutter that just won't go away!

Today the kids were quite cranky. Lily woke up early because it was cold in her room and her feet were like ice blocks. After being awake for about an hour, she informed me she was tired and around 9:30 Tristan looked like he was ready for a nap, but I made them wait it out until 11. I know early naptime means longer afternoon, and I knew I did not have the patience for that today. We did our exercises about 4 times, walked around the house, ate a snack, and did a little Easter footprint project all to keep us awake. After nap and lunch we even took a quick brisk walk because, to put it bluntly, they were driving me insane.

Lily is at the stage where she does not want to share her toys, or her mom, 24/7. And Tristan’s in a phase of teething/biting whatever is in his way. I take many deep breaths throughout the day, and we do a lot of redirecting. My next post will be of our new schedule and our daily routine...hopefully to be up during the weekend. I've been using my old daily sheets from the daycare to make my own schedule and lessons. It makes me feel like there is more structure, and it makes those long stretches of mornings and afternoons go by a little faster!

Hope everyone has a fun and happy Easter!