Jade and ABC Mouse

I signed Jade up for ABC Mouse and we are both loving it. Jade created her Avatar, which is wearing a pretty blue dress with blue flip flops and has pig tails. The parent can adjust the child's education level. Jade is set at Level 1, which is Preschool Level. Her lessons consist of Math, Reading, Arts & Colors, and the World Around Us. I can also check Jade progress on each subject, so if she needs extra time on one more than the other, I will help her get to where she needs to be. 

When you complete a lesson, your child gets rewarded with "tickets." The more tickets she earns, the more things she can "buy." She can buy things such as, furniture for her avatars room, toys, wall decorations, pets, etc. Jade, of course wants her room with a princess bed, dolls everywhere. So she knows she has to get "tickets" to "buy" things for her room. So far, we are both loving this program. Jade gets excited to learn, and I can't be anymore prouder! She will be ready for school in no time! 

Our Weekend Review {8/28-8/30}

Our morning started off pretty rocky. Made my girls some breakfast, but Annabelle refused to sit down and eat. Jade, being the big sister, was chasing after her to get her to sit down and eat. Well, that didn't work out too good. Annabelle just kept smacking her in the face, which resulted in a time out for a minute in a half. Finally they both finished eating. They watched cartoons as I cleaned up the kitchen.

Off to my doctors appointment for a check up. The girls were super crazy, not staying still, playing with everything. Annabelle thought we were there for her so she started screaming when we got called in.  Breastfeeding Annabelle while talking to my new doctor. She didnt let the doctor do a breast exam. Finally got prescribed birth control! Couldn't be any happier right now! Over all my visit when great, just have to come back Monday to do some blood work. Definitely coming childless! 

Got to the pharmacy to pick up Mine and Annabelles prescription. I picked up my birth control and Annabelle's iron medicine. Doctor said she is low on iron. It was very busy, and Jade was being so impatient. Finally they called my name, all done here. 

Home sweet home now with some yummy lunch and watching cartoons. After a while Annabelle finally took a nap. Time for momma to crochet! I made Annabelle a cute beanie with a bow. I made Jade a beanie with a flower yesterday so it was Annabelle's turn today. They are loving their new beanies. I love having these two hours to myself, just relaxing and crocheting.

                                                                                               

Daddy came home very late tonight, but the girls waited up for him. Played for about an hr then knocked out for the night. 

Dinner: Pizza hut (Wings, Pasta, Pizza)

Our morning started off slow, but relaxing. We slept until 9am, and it felt good. Made us some yummy pancakes with eggs, super good. Cleaning up the house, but give it ten minutes and it'll be a mess again. That's the mommy life, never ending mess!

We sat on our living room floor, doing a big piece princess puzzle. Did it about four times because Annabelle kept stepping on the puzzle just as we were finishing up. Of course she thought it was hilarious! My silly girl. We did some story time, Jade made up a story just by looking at the pictures. Very smart girl. 

Annabelle is now down for a nap. Time for quiet time and this momma to crochet! Made a practice cell phone cover purse. Did a pretty dam good job! According to Jade, it is now her purse. She wanted to take silly pictures, so here you go! 

Watching my girls play in their room, such an imagination that they have. Hearing them have fun conversations. "No Jay no!" Annabelle screaming at her sissy. They play, the fight, but they always make up. Love them the pieces!

Daddy's home now, time to set the table. Dinner was perfect, girls ate all their food, as did their daddy. We all love this dish. After dinner, my girls took their bath, and got into their pj's. We played a bit, then off to bed. 

Dinner: Chicken Milenesa with Red Rice

My girls woke me up early this morning..Jade had to poop, Annabelle wanted food. Gave them some cereal, then got ready to go to target. Of course they want to take a long bath, so finally after an hour we were off to target.

I guess there was some sales going on at Target today because it was super busy there. Had my list ready in hand, going in and out just getting the things we need. Every time i come here i leave with things that i didn't need, but wanted. Well not today target! Diapers check, shampoo and conditioner check, body wash check, and deodorant check. Don't walk to the $5 and less section!! Ok we're out now. Time to go back home.

Cleaned up the house a bit, started laundry, made sandwiches for lunch. Lazy day today, so we just relaxed. Annabelle and daddy are now napping, and Jade is playing in her room. I can see she enjoys her alone time as much as I do. Watched some Dexter while crocheting again. Dexter has become my favorite show on Netflix, I'm obsessed! Most of the time I watch it after the girls go to bed but ones asleep and the other in in her room, so Dexter it is. 

Had some yummy dinner, the girls ate all their food. Sometimes its a struggle to get them to eat, but not tonight. After dinner we watched Ninja Turtle on Netflix, one of Jades favorites. Babe wanted to learn to crochet, so now teaching him to make a beanie. I love how hes trying to hard to get it right. It took him a while to get the yarn right around his fingers, but he got it. We both made beanies, and we look cute.

Getting the girls ready for bed now. Jade went down easy, but Annabelle is putting up a fight. Finally after an hour she fell sleep. Goodnight!

Dinner: Chicken Legs with White Rice

Our Weekend Review {8/21-8/23}

We got to the doctors office this morning and somehow Annabelle knew we were there for her. She needed to get blood work done. Last time we tried this, it didn't work out too good. They poked her on each arm. This time we went to a different location and I told them they are to try only once and if nothing comes out then that's it. Luck for us, they only did it once. I had to hold her down, my poor baby was screaming scared. It took me twenty minutes to get her calm after they were done. I hope we don't have to do that again for a while. 

Off to the park we go. I love watching my girls play together as I snap some pictures. Jade starts rock climbing so I go to help her. "No mommy I'm fine, I can do it." I love how she's so independent, but where did my little girl go? They grow up too fast.. But its ok, she didn't need my help to climb the rocks, but I know she'll need my help with other things. I can't help but think what she will be able to accomplish as she gets older. Wanting to do things herself.  

 

Annabelle on the other hand is now learning to be independent. Before, she would yell "mama, lp," (help). Now she's playing with her sister without my help. I constantly get asked why I let Annabelle go up the play structure by herself. Well, 1) encourage her to be independent, 2) if she falls, she knows to get back up, 3) I love watching her play. She's a very calm and smart little girl, if she gets herself stuck, she always finds a way to get herself unstuck. 

 

When Annabelle gets on the swing, she usually uses baby swing, but not today. Today she used the big one. It could be because Jade uses the big swing, but today it was different. Annabelle sometimes gets scared riding the swing, so it surprised me that she want to go on the big one. Well, I sat her down, but she was getting mad because I was holding her so she wouldn't fall. I knew then, sometimes I just have to let go, she's growing up.. 

Dinner: Shredded Chicken with Mac & Cheese

 Today I was finishing up my crocheting project. I made four coaster and pot holder. I'm getting pretty good at this crocheting stuff. We have a house warming party to go to later in the day and I knew our friends would love these. Our morning was chill and relaxing. The girls and I did some coloring, playing with dolls, watched "Home" about three times. I now know all the words to the movie by the way.

We were a little late to the house warming but glad we came at all. Nice to get out of the house and have some grown up talk. My girls made some new friends as did I. They played in the trampoline with the other kiddos while mommy had some wine with the other mommies. Daddy was chugging a few beers with the daddies, but we stayed a while so we were safe to drive. The other mommies were also stay at home moms, so we had some stories that related. Looks like we'll be having some play dates soon. 

  

Dinner: Spicy Pork Ribs with Rice

We had a really fun Sunday at Uncle Anara and Auntie Ashley's house today. Started off with a yummy bbq, then had fun in the sun with the kiddos playing in the back yard. My girls missed their cousins a lot. The daddy's were i  the back yard while the mommies relax inside talking and catching up. 

 

Ashley and I have been friends for about four years. We've had our ups and downs but we got through our differences. I consider her one of my good friends. So today we talked a little about crocheting. She even taught  me how to make a sock which started out as a hat and I loved the out come. It's so nice to have a mommy friend with a lot in common. Gotta love my white girl! 

Jade and her cousin started dancing, and let me tell you, those kiddos have better moves than I do! My girls always have so much fun when we come over that they never want to go home. We spent almost the whole day there and the girls are now knocked out from all the fun they had. Thanks Kham family for having us over :)

 

Dinner: Hamburgers, Hot dogs, chips