Movie Deprivation

Is it odd that I hold hateful feelings towards Mr. Bean?
The boys love Mr. Bean movies.
Ugh.
Especially at 3am.
It was meltdown moments this morning...uh, middle of the night...because one little man couldn't sleep and wanted to watch Mr. Bean. There's so many things wrong with this!
And now, it's 630am and the countdown to nap time has begun.

Speaking of crying over movies, yesterday in the big W retail store, we were perusing the very limited children's DVDs when one 2 yr old child of mine had his little heart set on a Care Bears, Mr. Bean and Wallace & Grommit DVDs. Unfortunately for everyone three DVD purchases was not an option.....oh the tears that followed! Bup sobbed...and I do mean S-O-B-B-E-D his little heart out loudly as we finished waiting for meds at the pharmacy, through the checkout and the drive home. The whole time sobbing, "Wallace & Grommit". He was so distraught that there were many stares & comments...and I don't think people were feeling sorry for me either!

Our children's movie choices have become very limited. Due to the use of improper language and everything in the house becoming a gun. Aaarggh! So, this grouchy mother had had enough and put every movie away that had any suggestion of violence & bad language. What's left? Spirit, Care Bears, Tractor Tom, Back Yardigans, nothing Disney, and a lot of Sesame Street. Hopefully this will eliminate being called a jerk or idiot and that there will be less toys used as guns in our house. Doesn't that make you just want to come over for a play date?

What are your kids watching these days? Anything good that W & Bup are missing out on?

Movie Deprivation

Is it odd that I hold hateful feelings towards Mr. Bean?
The boys love Mr. Bean movies.
Ugh.
Especially at 3am.
It was meltdown moments this morning...uh, middle of the night...because one little man couldn't sleep and wanted to watch Mr. Bean. There's so many things wrong with this!
And now, it's 630am and the countdown to nap time has begun.

Speaking of crying over movies, yesterday in the big W retail store, we were perusing the very limited children's DVDs when one 2 yr old child of mine had his little heart set on a Care Bears, Mr. Bean and Wallace & Grommit DVDs. Unfortunately for everyone three DVD purchases was not an option.....oh the tears that followed! Bup sobbed...and I do mean S-O-B-B-E-D his little heart out loudly as we finished waiting for meds at the pharmacy, through the checkout and the drive home. The whole time sobbing, "Wallace & Grommit". He was so distraught that there were many stares & comments...and I don't think people were feeling sorry for me either!

Our children's movie choices have become very limited. Due to the use of improper language and everything in the house becoming a gun. Aaarggh! So, this grouchy mother had had enough and put every movie away that had any suggestion of violence & bad language. What's left? Spirit, Care Bears, Tractor Tom, Back Yardigans, nothing Disney, and a lot of Sesame Street. Hopefully this will eliminate being called a jerk or idiot and that there will be less toys used as guns in our house. Doesn't that make you just want to come over for a play date?

What are your kids watching these days? Anything good that W & Bup are missing out on?

Favorite Las Vegas Find

Of course a trip to Las Vegas requires a little shopping! I tell ya, if we had outlet malls here comparable to down there, I would be the best dressed with a million shoes SAHM! But we don't...and that's maybe a good thing for our bank account.

Besides Lane Bryant, Skechers, Sephora, a silver jewellery shop were everything was %50 off and the like, my favorite store was by far Bettie Page.

So fun! The 50's girl next door with a little bit of sass. I kept my cool and my Visa in my wallet, but oh there was lots of oogling! My patient husband left me to my own vices there and while I thought he was having a much needed cold beverage, he actually took the time for a shot of the shop. What a doll! The Bettie Page style including the red shoes, must be my alter image as I am absoultely drawn to it. You all know that I view red shoes as a neutral!

And then there was David and Goliaths. Hilarious! We came home with four shirts from there...none for me though! The best was "Gummie Bears Scare Me" with mean looking gummies yet none in my boys sizes. They are looking pretty cool in their new T's these days. W's is black...his favorite color. Bup's is blue...match his eyes.

Ahhh...some happy shopping. Even my Favorite Husband enjoyed it somewhat...mainly because he could enjoy an ice cold beverage while I shopped. See, there's something in it for everyone!

Favorite Las Vegas Find

Of course a trip to Las Vegas requires a little shopping! I tell ya, if we had outlet malls here comparable to down there, I would be the best dressed with a million shoes SAHM! But we don't...and that's maybe a good thing for our bank account.

Besides Lane Bryant, Skechers, Sephora, a silver jewellery shop were everything was %50 off and the like, my favorite store was by far Bettie Page.

So fun! The 50's girl next door with a little bit of sass. I kept my cool and my Visa in my wallet, but oh there was lots of oogling! My patient husband left me to my own vices there and while I thought he was having a much needed cold beverage, he actually took the time for a shot of the shop. What a doll! The Bettie Page style including the red shoes, must be my alter image as I am absoultely drawn to it. You all know that I view red shoes as a neutral!

And then there was David and Goliaths. Hilarious! We came home with four shirts from there...none for me though! The best was "Gummie Bears Scare Me" with mean looking gummies yet none in my boys sizes. They are looking pretty cool in their new T's these days. W's is black...his favorite color. Bup's is blue...match his eyes.

Ahhh...some happy shopping. Even my Favorite Husband enjoyed it somewhat...mainly because he could enjoy an ice cold beverage while I shopped. See, there's something in it for everyone!

Back to Reality

After Christmas, New Year's and Las Vegas it's time for a return to reality. Life as we know it.
M, W, & F is pre-school in the afternoons. W is respite and Ladies Group, T & R afternoons our SNA (special needs assistant) is in the home to assist in keeping the pre-school learning momentum, R morning is gymnastics for both boy and in between all this there are OT visits, psych visits, doctors appointments, playdates (?), naps (?), housekeeping (?), physical activity for all of us (?)......how do you do it?
I feel we are lacking. Lacking in momentum, time and regular life. Was life really meant to be so scheduled? I guess so. I chose this in an attempt to help my child/ren. And I'm sure some of it really is but it feels like we're missing out on "regular life".....playdates, free play outdoors, home days, etc.
Have we become too specialized?
When will I get organized and keep a tidy home so that I can just play with my boys instead of constantly telling them..."Wait...Mommy's cleaning the kitchen,....Wait, Mommy's making dinner....Wait, Mommy's doing laundry....or Wait, Mommy needs to lay down cause she has a rockin' headache..."
And ya know....with all this "Wait" due to cleaning/tidying....my house is still a disorganized disaster! What's with that!
Any suggestions? I need help!

Back to Reality

After Christmas, New Year's and Las Vegas it's time for a return to reality. Life as we know it.
M, W, & F is pre-school in the afternoons. W is respite and Ladies Group, T & R afternoons our SNA (special needs assistant) is in the home to assist in keeping the pre-school learning momentum, R morning is gymnastics for both boy and in between all this there are OT visits, psych visits, doctors appointments, playdates (?), naps (?), housekeeping (?), physical activity for all of us (?)......how do you do it?
I feel we are lacking. Lacking in momentum, time and regular life. Was life really meant to be so scheduled? I guess so. I chose this in an attempt to help my child/ren. And I'm sure some of it really is but it feels like we're missing out on "regular life".....playdates, free play outdoors, home days, etc.
Have we become too specialized?
When will I get organized and keep a tidy home so that I can just play with my boys instead of constantly telling them..."Wait...Mommy's cleaning the kitchen,....Wait, Mommy's making dinner....Wait, Mommy's doing laundry....or Wait, Mommy needs to lay down cause she has a rockin' headache..."
And ya know....with all this "Wait" due to cleaning/tidying....my house is still a disorganized disaster! What's with that!
Any suggestions? I need help!

Wedding Sneak-a-Peak

The main event we attended in Las Vegas was the wedding of B's baby brother.

It was lovely...heartsy...sweet....teary and went off without a hitch.

Here's a little peak of the day...just a teensy tiny teaser.