Why Didn't I Think of That Sooner?

We all have those moments, right? When something works instantly, beautifully, and we think to ourselves, well, I am an idiot. I should have done this ages ago!

So, it has always been challenging to get out of the house in the morning, mostly because of all the cat herding that must be done amidst the breakfast preparing, showering, dressing, lunch making, pet feeding, bag packing, baby fetching, and making of thyself presentable. All this time, we were stuffing school supplies like coats, extra shoes, blankets, etc. into a single bag and stowing it in the trunk next to the girls' lunchboxes for the ride to preschool. There was often fighting over the bag, it was sometimes too small for all the stuff, and it had annoying short handles that wouldn't fit over my shoulder (essential to the endeavor of taking twin toddlers anywhere, especially when you're the solo adult). The other day I got the brilliant idea that each girl would pack her own bag.

Um, yeah. Score! They thought this was just the coolest thing since sliced bread. It not only entertained them and made the fighting moot, but we were ready to go 10 minutes early because they were each all ready with their bags, excited to get in the car. The next day, I traded up to baskets with big handles, which they loved even more and are a heck of a lot more stylin'. We got many smiles as we waltzed into preschool this morning, me with NOTHING in my arms or hands, and each girl toting her own basket of school supplies. That's what I'm talking about.

Save the Date

Sky and Paige will be celebrating birthday #3 at Bounce Gymnastics on May 23, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Evite/mailed invitations to come soon.

Skylar the Sweetie

Last week at preschool, all the kids were taking a walk and they each picked little lawn daisies to hold. Corey, the loviest little guy you could ever imagine and the next-to-youngest, wanted someone to hold his hand. He was distressed that everyone wanted to hold their flower. At this point, Skylar put down her flower and went to Corey to hold his hand.

A Song and a Story to Make You Giggle

It is such a great thing when your toddler makes you laugh.

The scene: I'm climbing back into bed at 5 am after responding to a Paige nightmare, taking her potty, and tucking her back in. Then I realize Jim was up an hour earlier with Skylar.

Me: "What time were you up with Sky?"
Jim: "Four."
Me: "Did she have a nightmare too?"
Jim: Pause. "She had a booger."

The scene: I'm driving the girls to school.

Paige: "I'm going to sing you a funny song, mommy. A, B, C, D...Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star....Hee hee. I made a funny song. Mommy, I tricked you."