So yesterday by the afternoon I felt better. I decided to take the kids to the bank to open up a savings account. When we got there, there was sign that said on the info desk, "if no one is here, please take a seat." So we sat, I then realized Isabella had dried snot literally all over her face, and she doesn't like wearing shoes, so her little bear feet were dirty. After about 15 mins of waiting, we were called. We sat down in the little cubicle and Isabella kept wanting to put her dirty little black feet up on the bankers desk, like she was relaxing. Parker had a big Skippy Peanut butter jar of change and somehow when were in the cubicle he dropped it, breaking the jar and change spilling everywhere, and I laughed, some how none of this really bothered me, I thought, "Who cares if this guy thinks we are some little dirty hippie family." I finally asked if I could go use the rest room to go wipe Isabella face. It took a longer then I thought, but we ended up with two savings account and Parker had $56 worth of change and they both got little piggy banks, which Isabella loved.
We then headed over to go get ice cream and a frozen coffee (for me). Isabella was so cute eating her ice cream. Then we went to library, and checked out some fun books, and played in the court yard till the meter money ran out. So what started off as a bad day, and me in a bad mood turned into a great day! Today kinda started out the same, but by the afternoon I was feeling better and we played in the pool. I have some really cute pictures, but the computer won't let me down load them, because their isn't enough room on the computer arggg.......
Well off to do dishes, and laundry, I'll deal with the computer latter.

This what one child under the age of 2 can do in less then 10 mins.
Isabella is sleeping right now, and I took advantage by cleaning the house. I'm half way done, I need to sweep and mop the floors, then for about 10 mins I can enjoy the satisfaction of a clean house.
I woke up this morning in a fowl mood. I woke up with Parker's cold. Isabella has it too. Nothing like a summer time cold. Cleaning the house has helped change my mood and getting caught up on laundry makes me feel less stressed. Maybe will do something fun once all is clean.

explaining

Maybe I should explain something. The burts bee baby starter kit I got, came with toddler toothpaste that looks just like the diaper ointment. In the picture below, it only shows the diaper ointment.

oops

When Isabella was born, my sister-in-law got me this great burts bees baby starter kit. I love it all. The lotion and the diaper ointment are great. Well the other day Isabella had a little rash I noticed when I was changing her diaper at Erin's house. Erin handed me some Burts Bees diaper ointment. Then when I got home Isabella needed another diaper change. I went in search for my B.B. Starter kit, and found it of course in the diaper bag (so it was with me the whole time) I pulled out what I thought was the diaper ointment, and put it on her. The next day when I stopped by my parents house I noticed that the diaper ointment wast still in the starter kit in the diaper bag????
I know I didn't put it back, because I left it on her changing table in case I needed to use it again. I asked Erin if she was missing hers, and she said yes, so I thought, well this must be hers.
This morning as I was changing Isabella's diaper I noticed just a little redness, and as I was unscrewing the cap I noticed a picture of a toothbrush on the tube, "Why would they have a tooth.................? Oh no." So I have been putting toothpaste on Isabella's little bottom. It must have helped because the rash went away, then reappeared today.

Okay must go fold laundry.

thoughts

Just to warn you, you will probably read a lot of complaining from me. I am so tired of being tired all the time. I'm tired of bending over, just stinking tired.
What I do like about pregnancy is sitting down at the end of the day and poking my belly to feel her kick, I don't think that ever gets old, then wondering what she's going to look like.
Then I Imagine her and Isabella playing tea party and reading stories to them, and dressing them up in matching dresses, double the cute, double the fun. I wonder if she's going to wild like Isabella or calm.
I looked at Isabella newborn pictures today, it really wasn't that long ago. I remember that excited feeling when I finally saw her and the feeling of newness, and looking into her eyes and being locked in and just staring into her new eyes, thinking that everything she sees is for the first time from now on. I think you can tell by someones eyes how old they are, even if they've had "work" done. When I watch those "before and after" reality shows about makeovers, you can still tell their age, by their eyes.

Just a little venting

I forgot how when you become noticeably pregnant, people pretty much only want to talk you about your pregnancy and make all sorts of comments, nice ones, rude ones etc........

This weekend we dropped Parker off at camp and ran into a couple other parents we know.
Here's how one conversation went:

man: Hey Lisa!

me: Oh hi, how are you?

man: Fine, what's your boys name?

me: Parker

man: When are you due?

me: October 16,

man: Wow! Your gonna be HUGE!

me: (no comment, pause).............Well see ya ladda.

I could have had plenty of come backs because this guy is not on the petite side, so he had no room to talk.
When I was pregnant with Isabella I once had a coffee customer, tell me I was getting fat, as a joke, I haven't spoken to him since.
Their should be a billboard, of rules to remind non pregnant people what you can and cannot say to irritated pregnant ladies.

Here's a few I've come up with myself:

Never say she is huge, or going to be huge.
Do not use the word Fat anywhere around her.
Do not tell her, her face looks fuller.
Do not say WHOAAA! When she turns around.
Do not say Yikes! When you find out her weight and then play it off that you were commenting on something else.

Look what I made!

I made this summer top for Isabella and one for Lucia for her birthday. No pattern and my favorite part, no buttons to sew! You can see down below that is crisscrosses in the back, I was thinking of adding a little tie in the middle to kind of hid her diaper. I think I might make one for myself too. I love sewing little baby clothes is quick and easy and I get such a satisfaction knowing I made what she's wearing.

Our Adventure to the Creek

"So what do you want t talk about?"

"Bye mom!" said Lucia

Two little ladies going for a float.

We sent Isabella off to float the river.

Oh so much fun!

Parker playing with Frankie the crawdad, poor Frankie.

She has HAIR!!!!

Isabella surprised us all this morning when she decided to grow some hair. She said she wanted to be a blonde for the summer and brunette for the winter. This is very wise I told her.

Out the door to show off her new hair.

Watching lady bugs and eating fudgesicles on a hot summer day.

We went to a local winery to celebrate our anniversary and decided to take Isabella. She really enjoyed eating fine cheeses and walking the grounds with her little arms behind her back. Here she is saying "hi" to the people that pass by. What a little character.

Summer reading list

I have decided to make a summer reading list.
The problem is, I have to many books on my list. I try to read these self help books on how to be a better parent and stuff, but some are so dry that I will find my mind wondering as I read.
So here is my list of books that I have read a little bit of and decided I liked and the others I will just sell. My others problem is I tend to multiple books at one time, never really finishing one.
First one to finish:

1.Mother's Rule of Life
Very good book, thank you Kelly. Though I don't plan on homeschooling, I find this one really helps me physically, emotionally and faithfully as a mother, it has real things that you can do as a mother to gain some peace and order in your home. Plus it's the one I've read the most of lately.

2. French Women Don't Get Fat
Thank you again Kelly. I really enjoyed reading this book (I left off on the 4th chapter) and learning about the French lifestyle and preparing refreshing recipes, though I do not on planning on loosing weight right know, it will be helpful in the future.

3. Purpose Driven Life
My mother gave me this book and I have heard from so many other people it is a book you have to read.

4. Proper care and Feeding of Husbands
I started this book awhile ago, I really like the way Dr. Laura writes, it an easy read.

5. Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage
By Dr. Laura

6. The 4 loves by C.S. Lewis
I've had this book forever and need to finish it.

Okay that is it for now, though I do have a ton of other books I would like to finish. I will finish these first then if possible create a new list.
Whats on your summer reading list?