Synchronization of Us

This year started in such a positive blog way, a new domain using the lovely wordpress (something i had been wanting to do for months). But in reality i have been struggling, each time i sit at the computer i find myself not wanting to go near the Write Post section.

Its not that i do not wont to blog, i love it and have dozens of unwritten posts spinning around my head. Its just that for the last few weeks i have been keeping a secret , the one thing i really wanted to blog about was the one thing i could not blog about .  Over and over again have i thought about it, we had a tough weekend and all i wanted to do was write everything down.

Its funny how normal it is for me these days to record all the important and unimportant moments in life. So without more fanfare i can say the words freely -I’m Pregnant -  I can now let out a sigh of happiness, Its out there and i can finally start boring everybody was belly shots and moans about morning sickness (just not tonight, as morning sickness is all day sickness and i am totally shattered now)

Oh im about 8 weeks along due beginning/middle September (still not 100% sure of dates) , im going to be the proud mother of a 3 year 3 month old, 22 month old and a newborn all at once. Think im never going to get to sleep again.

Girls,

I am happy that you love you fruit, there is nothing better than watching your children dig into an apple likes its the best thing they have ever eaten.

BUT this does not mean you have to ask for them ALL THE TIME , its really not necessary to eat two then help yourself to another when my back is turned.  Ever meal does not need to be finished by an apple and ever journey out the house filled will pleadings for more.

Today we purchased our forth bag of apples in a week,  along with our third bag of bananas  - we have also went through two bags of oranges, 1 bag of pears and a bag of grapes. Countless tins of fruit have been consumed and im not even going to mention the dried fruit snacks.

Its great you both choose to eat so well but could you please let up on the apple pleading please ? (Especially the 2 am one Eilidh)

Yes im bored, almost caught up on my blog readings and saw this on another blog. Could’t help doing a couple of other quizes to.

You Belong in 1978

Bold and brash, you take life by the horns. Whether you’re partying or protesting, you give it your all!

What Year Do You Belong In?

You’re a Part Time Brainiac

No doubt about it, you have the potential for big brain power. But potential doesn’t get you to genius. It’s going to take some work.Like most smart people, you enjoy a good intellectual challenge every now and then. But you do tend to shy away from anything difficult, frustrating, or complex.Push yourself to think, learn, and explore more… even when it feels bad. You have the capacity to solve amazingly difficult problems. You just need to let yourself do it.

Are You a Brainiac?

Your Learning Style: Innovative and Independent

You are determined and driven. Confident in your abilities, no field is too difficult for you.You Should Study:Astronomy Biology Chemistry Design Engineering Philosophy Physics Political Science

What Should You Study?

You are a PC

You’re practical, thrifty, and able to do almost anything. Appearances and trends aren’t important to you. You just like to get the job done.

Are You a Mac or a PC?

Today was a day that did not have the best of starts, a rough night followed by two kids up at 5am . They fought, moaned and threw tantrums all morning long (an amazingly long fight over fruit snacks took place). Eventually i put them for an early morning nap and took a nice one myself.

Things could only get better and the afternoon was lovely, i finally cashed in the voucher my MIL got me for Christmas using it for a nice hour long full body massage. I have had a few massages before but nothing like this and i left feeling like a completely new person . DH and the kids picked me up (he had taken them to a play centre) and we went and got Eilidh a new pink car-seat before heading home .

Even then my fun didn’t stop as i went for a long soak in the tub (so indulgent during the day) reading the latest Mother and Baby magazine. I could hear DH and the kids playing about while he made a start on dinner (very yummy Fajitas).

Its now 7.32pm and both kids have been sleeping since 7 and im spending a little time online before DH and i get to curl up and watch some tv .

The day may have started on the wrong note but its definitely ending better.

One other thing of note happened today, Eilidh learnt a new not so fun trick - how to scream on command. Now of course she has been screaming for months now but always in response to something, today she discovered that at any point could she just let out a window shattering scream .This is one milestone i hope passes quickly (please)

As a rule we don’t disipline Eilidh much, yes she is told no and not let to run wild but we do not beleive in spanking and feel time outs for under twos are not necessary.

For Rebecca we use time outs, just a minute or two (normally ends up being 30 seconds) . We just use a corner, any old corner in the room we are in. This is something we proberly don’t use enough at the most a couple of times a week , most  of the time just the threat of the corner is enough to curb the behaviour.

Sometimes when Eilidh is naughty (and for anyone who knows Eilidh will know how much this kid likes to push my boundaries already) we have been using the threat of the corner to hopefully make her stop. Once or twice she has ended up in the corner although we never enforce it and she normally just wanders away.

Lately we have been noticing a new trend, she does something naughty (repeating hitting daddy this morning) and  when we mention the corner she apparently agrees. The little stinker puts HERSELF in the corner, in no way could it be called a punishment - she laughs and giggles and loves every second. She stays there for much longer than we would ever make her before running into my arms (a big part of the time outs we feel is love afterwards).

What am i suppose to do with her? For all her craziness im *so* lucky to be her mummy

I have not played in *ages* , each week i promise myself to join in but this week have actually got around to doing it . My picture this week was taken at daddy’s birthday dinner.

So much about the image just enchants me, she looks so grown up and even though you can not see her face you can tell what a delicate little beauty she is .

Now head over to Mother May I for more shots

Last post i promise, with DH finished his exams our evenings are spent together so not on the computer. I have currently got 1487 emails in my inbox 437 posts on Google reader to get through. I hate being behind.

Thankfully Eilidh seems to on the mend, i just hope she can go a few weeks without getting ill or cutting a tooth again. Today she was the best i have seen in ages, full of happiness and smiles and such a joy to be around. Her sleep has got so much better the last few nights - waking once or twice but happy for DH to settle her meaning im not getting up.

Has anyone figured from these posts how much i love having my husband around again? I know his studying is best for us all in the long run but it doesn’t mean its easy for us all.

So here it is again in the attempt to remember there antics my stories of the week, its slightly sad because i know many times this week have i thought - i want to blog - this but its already forgotten. It just shows how fleeting memories are.

- Lately both girls seemed to have developed a real jealous streak, when Eilidh is in my arms Rebecca is not allowed to come up to me - she throws a fit and tries to push her off. Sadly it normally ends with me having to put Eilidh down for a moment and holding just Rebecca. Its not just Eilidh though, in the mornings when we go and wake DH up Rebecca normally snuggles straight up to him but lately Eilidh has been getting there first - when she does Rebecca goes in a right huff with DH and will not go near him for a while

- Each week they seem to develop a new game to play, this week includes running around with a toy travel cot on there heads and playing in the bath (fully clothes and no water)

- The other day Eilidh fell and wanted a hug for comfort, Rebecca watched this and immediately “pretended” to fall of her toy, she danced around saying it hurt for a few minutes before demanding a hug. Tried to explain she can honestly get a hug anytime.

- Rebecca has been having a hard time with DHs studying, after all Daddy is home so why is he not playing with her? . During his studying she started to come up with any excuse to go and see him. Pulled of a sock? Need Daddy!!! Need a nappy change? Need Daddy !!! , Sneezed ? Need Daddy!!!

Okay im a day late but yesterday my lovely DH turned 26 , thankfully making us the same age (for the next almost 10 months ). Its the only problem with marrying someone younger (if only by 3 months) i always hit the age milestone first. Those few months after i turn 30 are not going to be fun.

We spent a lazy day indoors just spending time as a family and went to his mums for a birthday dinner in the evening. Of course i used it as an excuse to dress the girls up - don’t they look just adorable?

So happy birthday honey, love you xxx

Because i cannot seem to get them working correctly here are two little videos to share.

Girls Playing the keyboard at science center

and

The Girls just playing around