Happy Birthday my Twins

As of yesterday, the twins turned two years old. Times certainly flies when your going insane. HAHA! All jokes aside, we absolutely love them and tried to show them that each and everyday. Since it was their birthday we tried just a little bit more. We did what they love most,  we went to the zoo and only went to see the creatures they like most, plus a few others for their oldest brother to see too. We had a small get together with family with A Curious George goes to the Aquarium theme. They got their favorite food, PIZZA. Play time in the pool and they had a special cake made by me which I will share the recipe with you here  Foolproof, One Bowl Banana Cake. Topped it with some homemade creams cheese frosting. So good!  Made my own cake topper since I had gone to store and there were absolutely ZERO Curious George party decor items anywhere to be found. So forgive me if it looks below standards, it is Curious George riding a dolphin.

"Big Country"

Here is just a small recap of the day.

My little girl, which her daddy affectionately calls "Big Country" woke up in a bad mood and continued that mood throughout the day. I am convinced that she woke up thinking, I begin my rein of terror today. That thought must be true because when she woke up this morning it was all screams and no this, and no that. Lord give me strength! In any case, I purchased the kids these adorable outfits for their birthday. She wanted nothing to do with her dress. She was pulling at it and trying to lift it over her head. I may have thought she looked so precious but she was like "If you don't get this dress off of me, I am liable to hurt someone!" She wasn't happy until we took it off. Then we put her in her swimsuit only to have her have another fit when we took her out of the pool and take the swimsuit off. When my husband took her out of the pool and brought her in she held on to the door, then the doorways on the way to her room. Then she fought to keep the swimsuit on, swung at us, kicked at us. Finally when it was off she grabbed at it to put it back on. She is a force to be reckoned with for sure and her big personality shows us that each day. She managed to pick herself up after cake and gifts but she struggled mood wise.

"Jumpy McDumpster"

As for my little man, which I affectionately call "Jumpy McDumpster" as he jumps around all over the place and dumps everything, he was so good. He had no complaints. Woke up so happy, as he always does now and played as much as he could. In the pool, he as able to maneuver up and down the slide all by himself sort of. Daddy held his hand as he slid down. He reached out for daddy's hand each time, so sweet. Was easy going when it came time to changing him and didn't mind when we took him out of the pool. He gets that when the fun is over, it's over and we move on.He was so happy when he had his pizza, two whole slices. Didn't eat his cake which was no surprise but he did have his favorite, Watermelon.  He tore through the gifts, taking everything out of its bag quickly examining the gifts as he tossed them to the floor. It was fun to watch.

Over all , a great day for the kids and that it was the day was all about. Celebrating them both and the love that we have for them. Eventually, they will each have their own special day. Two separate parties for two very different people but until then, they just have to share their air space just a little longer. Our kids continue to be the blessing and joy in our lives. Thanks to all that offered best wishes for them on their birthday.

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As always, Be Blessed, Be Healthy and Be Beautiful!

Falling into my life

Well what can I say but that it's a challenge getting things typed up and out into the world when you have kids and up until now I had no computer. Mine met its maker a few months back and I had been using my smart phone. However, my smart phone has little to no memory left with all the apps so I am limited. I'm going to possibly over share in a bit so bare with.

Here is the latest on...

My skin regimen for the season.

Since Fall has arrived, I have given myself two skin (chemical) peels to remove minor hyper pigmentation from this summer and prior. I am working on a small spot that has a few dark marks from sun exposure. I am using gentle peels because I am in no rush to remove and I want to avoid  damaging my skin. Slow and steady since it is minor. I have no obvious wrinkles to speak of so I am good on that front for now. The peels are an added bonus. Preventative when it comes to the wrinkles.

My skin is dry and itchy at the moment, so I have been using aloe to calm my skin through out the day.  PCA Moisturizer with SPF25 to protect from sun. Hydrate and moisturize is all I can say in regards to keeping wrinkles at bay. When it comes to wrinkles, genetics plays a part so I am glad I take after my mom in that sense, she looks younger then she is. So if you look at your parents you know what to expect. If you don't have good genes and a poor skin regimen, you can only make it worse or speed up the aging process. So I recommend a strong skin regimen at any age but especially starting in your late 20's, early 30's.

Now on a personal note,...

My family life is great. The kids are all healthy thank goodness and my husband is with us once again. I am truly blessed when it comes to my family. We are stronger for what we have been through as a couple and as parents.

My eldest son is super happy to have his daddy home and the twins are adjusting as if he was never out of their lives. Seeing them all light up when they see their dad is an awesome feeling. I know that I could have had a different life, a life with out kids and I would have been okay. But having fought to have all three was well worth it. My heart is full on a daily basis. For that I am so grateful and blessed.

My youngest son had his surgery and came out just fine. He was medicated for the first few days and then he was back to his usual self. A scary experience when you are sitting waiting for an outcome of surgery. My sister was with me as she always is. She has been by their side from the moment they entered the world and always comes to their aide whenever we need her. She rocks!(M if your reading this, "I'm boasting about you but thats because you really do rock. Love you.")

The twins celebrated their first birthdays with family and friends. Little E started walking at ten and a half months and Little El started walking just days before their First birthday. So it was great to see them walking about at their little party. It was nice to be surrounded by people that love them and were so willing to come from a far to be with them. We have the best people in our lives. Celebrating them was a big deal because two years ago I was told having them wasn't even possible. Not at all possible and here they are.

Those that know me well know I struggled over not having anymore kids. Everyone said "at least you have the one", "Consider yourself lucky and move on" and so on. I was grateful for all those reasons, but I wanted my son to have a sibling. To have someone to grow up with, to love and be loved by after I am long gone from this earth. I didn't want to take no for an answer. Another one of my personal characteristics. And to end up having two, well, that was the biggest gift from above. I'm glad that I didn't let the diagnosis of P.O.I. stop me from seeing that goal come to be. Had I, we wouldn't have them. And they are the definition of joy.

So overall, I am in a good place with my family. Another added blessing is that the people that matter in my life are apart of it on a regular. Those that choose to be anyway.


NOTE: This was supposed to have been posted three months ago but for some reason, it didn't.


June 2014

Having three kids under three has definitely made life a challenge. I absolutely love them and wouldn't change a thing about them. However, I would love 20 minutes to myself from time to time. I mean, I can't even go to the bathroom without interruptions. This is the first time I get a chance to write in a while and that's because I'm at the doctors waiting to be seen while kids are at home with my folks. Since they take up 90% of my day and 100% of my life right now, I thought I'd share some of my life with you.

I'm dealing with one of the twins needing surgery tomorrow. It's crazy but my "sapito" (Little frog) has a hernia. If someone told me that motherhood meant that I might have to one day push my kids intestines back in through his testicles, I would say not me. Yet, here I am checking him constantly and adjusting him when needed. I feel terrible for him because it looks painful. At-least, uncomfortable. He loves to jump. I mean all the time and he doesn't walk, he lunges forward. So I am concerned how the recovery time will go for a little boy that doesn't sit still. Guess we shall see.

The other two are fine thank God. Growing fast, to fast. My oldest is just so smart and testing his waters every possible moment. That's what everyone says "he's testing his waters." I think he's just testing me. I can't be doing all bad because he thinks I'm the best. Which is awesome to hear from him because I often think I could be doing better. Then he goes and tells me he loves me or "your the best mama" which melts my heart. I know I'm bound to screw them up some how but I am glad I haven't as of yet. Or at least, it doesn't seem I have to him and that's fine for now.

My little girl is taking her first steps. She's very careful when she let's go and I see her thinking her first steps through. Very cool! She is almost always smiling and has such a strong personality already. Can't wait to see as it develops more. She's tough and I love that. I think all women should be, especially in the world she is growing up in today. A woman needs to stand up on her own two feet and I can see already that she has that spirit in her.

Guess I am just a proud gushing mom. Forgive me for that but it's the first time I share so much with you all. I just love them so and sometimes you really do just want to tell the world.

In any case, I hope that your lives are going well and that you are sticking to healthy life choices. Choosing to be happy each day and working on the things that need improving be it personally or physically. Whatever leads you to personal peace and happiness.

As always, Be Blessed, Be Healthy and Be Beautiful!