Another first

The boys are back from Michigan and have gone back to day-care..or as Lil mom calls it "little school". She says she feels less guilty about them being in day care by calling it little school.
They are now in the one year old class and are having to adjust to "greater responsibilities" HA!!

Today was another "first" for them. Mom and Dad took them to have their first haircut.....awwww
YaYa had to work today so I didn't get any photos. Will try to pry some from Lil Mom to share with everyone.

I'll just post some random pics so that my friends can take a peek into a typical week end day...
They love to wagon ride with Chopper.....take a little swim....eat a little sand.....eat a popsicle.....sweep a lttle dust......have a "buckin" fit when it's time to lay it all down and "go INSIDE"......they love "outside".....we are learning what no...no...means....and that is when I have learned to be quiet and "step aside"....let daddy deal with that one!! HA!!!
And....on we go!!!!

They're still gone

Ok, so this is ME

The babies have gone to Michigan. They have been gone for 10 days and I am so ready to see them again....I know, I know it could be worse, they could live VERY far away so I get it. I'll just be glad when they get back home.

The ole leg is still in that beautiful brace you saw on my last post and I am about to go "stir-crazy". Still going to physical therapy.....I so want to get better so I can work in my yard and do all the activities I enjoy.....Sorry, I don't mean to complain....I am blessed. I thank GOD for my health....

On a funny note, my mom just got the cutest little "baby".....see if you can find him. HA HA HA~~isn't he just the cutest little fuzzy? He is a mini schnauzer.

Playmaker

Don't let the title deceive you. It certainly has been no "playin" here. I finally know what my injuries are. Not that it makes me feel any better, but at least I know "it's not all in my head" !! HA!! The fall on black ice last month resulted with a torn MCL (medial collateral ligament) and fracture of the left fibula head. BLAH>>BLAH>>BLAH. It's been doctors visits and physical therapy ever since. The lovely black knee brace I have to wear is named the Playmaker leg brace. I just had a laugh when I was told what kind of brace I would be wearing.


The boys are doing well. Prentiss and Luke are both walking and it is non stop trying to keep up. It would actually be a funny site if it weren't so painful....yaya trying to keep up with them. It won't be long and I will be back to full throttle. Here they are getting ready for bath-time. They absolutely love it..


More later...........

When things start breakin down

Nope, it didn't work... I tried to post from You Tube. Try this link to the I Love Lucy episode. Just click on the link and you will go to You tube.

Hopefully this will work. I miss my little computer friend that used to help me with such things. ... My SIL, (Ethel), and I were talking last night and she reminded me of this episode. This is SO how I feel. A bumb leg, coughing non stop ( and all the problems that come with that for those of us girls who are of a certain age....come on now girls....you know what I mean) refluxing continuous it feels. Elevated temp, runny nose. can't breath.....blah, blah, blah, and oh don't forget the hot flashes in the mix of things. There was a lady I saw in a parking lot at the medical center as I was leaving with my crutches asking if I needed help. I just dropped my head and laughed. She laughed as well and said she had asked her mama....why didn't you tell me how this was going to be....she then laughed and said her mama told her she would not have believed her.....oh how true. and they are talking about snow again tonight. When will this end??? Come on spring time.
A little sunshine could make one feel better.

I saw this on the internet today, thought it was cute.




Take all American women who are within five years of menopause. Train us for a few weeks, outfit us with automatic weapons, grenades, gas masks, moisturizer with SPF15, Prozac, hormones, chocolate, and canned tuna - drop us (parachuted, preferably) across the landscape of Afghanistan, and let us do what comes naturally.

Baby Wipes Made at Home

Having twins in the family we use LOTS of baby wipes. The other day I happened to find this on the internet and thought I would give it a try. I really do like them, probably better than the name brand. The smell is wonderful and we don't have to worry about any harsh or drying chemicals touching our babies bottom.

The process is easy and only takes about 15 minutes. This is my first tutorial so hopefully it is helpful.

Products needed: Round plastic container, thick paper towels, sharp knife, 2 cups water that has been boiled and cooled to room temp. 2 tablespoons baby shampoo or baby wash, 1 tablespoon baby oil. We like lavender so you see that is what I chose.

First, start by boiling 2 cups water and let cool to room temp.

Cut roll of paper towels in half with a sharp knife. I would suggest smooth blade not serrated.

Remove the inner cardboard core.
Mix the ingredients in container. Place the paper towels in the container with the cut side facing downward. Secure lid tightly and allow to set until all liquid is absorbed into the paper towels.
Turn the container upside-down and allow to sit for 10 mins.
Open the container and 'start' the roll by pulling a towel from the inside of the roll.
Wipes are now ready to use. I really like them and will save a TON of money. They are gently enough to be used to remove make-up as well. The smell of lavender is so much better than that 'other' smell you get with commercial wipes. Let me know how you like them.

Martha's Way/Maxine's Way

Martha's Way:
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of
a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.

Maxine's Way:
Just suck the ice cream out of the bottom of the cone, for Pete's sake! You are probably lying on the couch with your feet up eating it,anyway!

Martha's Way:
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

Maxine's Way:
Celery?? Never heard of it!

Martha's Way: Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.


Maxine's Way: The Mrs. Smith frozen
pie directions do not include brushing
egg whites over the crust so I don't.

Martha's Way: If you accidently over
salt a dish while still cooking, drop
in a peeling potatoe and it will absorb
the excess salt for an instant "fix".

Maxine's Way: If you oversalt..that's
too bad. Please recite with me the
real woman's motto: "I made it and
you will eat it and I don't care how bad it tastes!"

Martha's Way: Don't throw out all
that left over wine. Freeze into
ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

Maxine's Way: Leftover wine???????? HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't Maxine just a HOOT???? HAHAHA!!!!!

Crosses We Bear

We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we cannot. My sweet SIL sent me this in an e-mail. Please GOD help me not to complain, but seek Your face for strength and courage to carry my cross for You.