Not to brag, but...

I love my sweet husband, I am filled this week for gratitude for him. He simply makes life easier, and more enjoyable. He made the most incredible treasure box for me this weekend. He enjoys working with his hands. Building things. He spent the better part of saturday working on this darling treasure box for me and I love it. My most treasured treasures will go in there.
We are battling the never ending runny noses over here. MEH.
I've looked forward to writing all week but it dont feel much like writing this moment. Thats too bad, ive felt like I've had a lot to say this week. Maybe tomorrow-

Dear Diary

Im watching Vampire Diaries right now and the girl that writes every day always writes "Dear Diary" thought I'd try it. I'm not sure its me-
Today is a grumpy post. I have 2 complaints. 1st- Why isnt it MANDATORY that every restaurant have a changing table in their bathrooms!? WHY?! Do they not know how miserable it is to try an change a child in a restaurant without one, AND do restaurant managers and owners really think that a mother will never need to change a child's diaper in their establishment?? I did actually change my baby girls diaper on the seat of my bench in the dining room of  a restaurant that had no changing table to spare her from the bathroom floor (which i have also done before) and I DONT regret it one bit.
2nd- I understand the universe works very intricately. I actually appreciate it's great depth most of the time, but why I have to feel so blue one week of EVERY month is beyond me. I think its completely terrible. Thats all I have to say about that subject-

holding hands and crying babies

It's 8:42pm on Sunday January 4th- for any Downton watchers you are probably wondering what I am doing writing?! well, my baby is screaming for me. right next to my room. Ive spent the majority of the day entertaining, feeding, reading, cleaning, bathing these two darlings of mine, hoping that by 7:55pm they would be worn out enough to have a peaceful bedtime. WRONG- It probably sounds funny reading it, but I am actually getting more frustrated by the minute. After returning to my baby girls room after letting her cry for 15 minutes to rock her and sing more songs, and repeat to her over and over that its sleep time and watch her nod her head, she lays down, and lets me rub her back, she holds my hand (which by the way is the only silver lining of my missing my show- my only request for the day) I sneak out and she's back to screaming. I am sure it is ONLY because I so desperately wanted to have sleeping babies at 8pm that I do not- Back to her holding my hand. (if I cant get myself to write about a tender moment, because thats how grumpy I am) I reached between the slats of her crib to rub her tiny hand. I dont feel that way most days now, she's growing- all the time! I constantly feel like she is bigger then 5 minutes before, but not tonight. not as she lays bundled up in her bed. her tiny hand- her little fingers grab mine, and I could almost sit there forever. While Im a little grumpy, okay a lot, that she's still screaming, yes, even at the end of this post, I'm grateful for the one sweet moment. I did, actually, enjoy today. We read a million books, and played candy land. Josh and Henry built a lego city, and we enjoyed dinner together as a family. It was a good day- Here's to hoping little miss falls asleep SOON!

Welcome 2105

Hi, It's me again. Just have 2 minutes before I need to get up and get the house cleaned. Its a war zone here. Well, a new year has begun. So many thoughts going through my mind as one year comes to an end and another begins. We purchased our first little home in bountiful, UT, and have greatly enjoyed our two littles. Lovey and I seem to be more in sync then we ever have. We love each and a can enjoy our similarities as well as differences. Henry has become a big handsome 5 year old that enjoys school, and his friends. He loves to play sports, and legos. He's a fantastic helper and loves to spend ANY time he can with his dad. Millicent will be 2 in just a matter of months now! She is such a darling baby girl, but really not a baby any more. Its a great thing that we can watch a child grow and develop so we dont have to dwell on them not staying tiny- I do miss my tiny babies. She is talking like crazy now. You wouldn't believe all the words and sentences she works on. She LOVES her babies, and blankies, and binkies, and of course her brother. She's a girly girl in almost every way.
As a new year begins these are some of my goals. It seems the trend this year is not setting goals. Some friends have a 'WORD' for the year, and some are simply just going to do without- This year, I do have goals though. Im sharing so they are documented, and I can see how far I have come physically, spiritually and emotionally this time next year.
1-read BOM365 each day- It isnt much, but almost perfect for a busy mommy
2-Workout 4 times a week
3- Eat Healthy- More fruits, veggies, and whole grains. No Soda, and Junk- Well, 2 cheats a week.And stay within my grocery budget while trying new meals!
4-Get to my goal weight by my birthday (2/21) and keep that weight!
its not so much about the actual weight as it is feeling confident and healthy. I am not choosing an unrealistic number, in fact its still over the recommended weight for my height, but it's a feel good number for me.
I'll let you know how it goes.