April 28, 2015
By Cyndi
I'm drowning in work: from finding a new babysitter, to house stuff, to life and whining children. Come back next week after a weekend away for me in San Francisco, and hopefully Matt & the fellas can commingle with minimal whining and lots of boy fun!
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
4.18 A visit from an old friend!
By Cyndi
What a nice break from the normal weekend routine. My best friend from home, Kristen, came into town to visit. I have known Kristen since my Junior year in high school and if you can count the years, that is very close to 20!! She flew in mid-day Friday and relaxed at the house while I was still at work. We went out for a quick glass of wine and appetizers on our way to grab the fellas.
On Saturday, Matt took the day off so Kristen and I could spend some time together. We went couch shopping, ate yummy mexican food and tried to relax. We came home to all of the boys out front doing yard work!!!
Here we are from Prom, to college, to now! I'm so lucky to have her around :) Even T&Z asked when she was coming back after she left!
Monday, April 13, 2015
4.17 Spring ... yay!
April 13, 2015
By Cyndi
Over 300 posts and now, over 40k views!
Saturday ended Passover which was nice. I didn't feel too long, but was nice to eat whatever I wanted out of the pantry instead more matzoh. We went out to dinner, which is a rarity for us ,and the fellas did fairly decent. We taught them tic tac toe and they were getting the hang of it when our meal showed up. Of course, they didn't eat anything. I ordered them a side of sour cream and they smeared that on a tortilla, rolled it up and enjoyed. Ugh, I still stress about their eating but I know it does me no good.
The weather has finally realized it is spring and followed through. My tulips bloomed and I love that each day they "wake up" and open. On Sunday, I worked out before the fellas got up and got to look at them the entire time :) Later Sunday morning, we had a great playdate at a local park for over 2 hours with a boy from their class.
The fellas took a good nap and Matt was able to mow right when he got home from work while the fellas were still quiet. We spent the afternoon outside as it was just too perfect not to enjoy. By 530p, the boys were fairly exhausted and it was time to head in for dinner. Ahh ... I love spring!
By Cyndi
Over 300 posts and now, over 40k views!
Saturday ended Passover which was nice. I didn't feel too long, but was nice to eat whatever I wanted out of the pantry instead more matzoh. We went out to dinner, which is a rarity for us ,and the fellas did fairly decent. We taught them tic tac toe and they were getting the hang of it when our meal showed up. Of course, they didn't eat anything. I ordered them a side of sour cream and they smeared that on a tortilla, rolled it up and enjoyed. Ugh, I still stress about their eating but I know it does me no good.
The weather has finally realized it is spring and followed through. My tulips bloomed and I love that each day they "wake up" and open. On Sunday, I worked out before the fellas got up and got to look at them the entire time :) Later Sunday morning, we had a great playdate at a local park for over 2 hours with a boy from their class.
The fellas took a good nap and Matt was able to mow right when he got home from work while the fellas were still quiet. We spent the afternoon outside as it was just too perfect not to enjoy. By 530p, the boys were fairly exhausted and it was time to head in for dinner. Ahh ... I love spring!
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
4.16 Passover
April 6, 2015
By Cyndi
Welcome Spring!!! My tulips are almost blooming in our backyard and the weather is finally feeling like spring. This also means Passover is upon us. My planning this year was a bit lacking as my head was full of work stuff, but even with an emergency text to Matt at 10a on Saturday (we did 2nd Sedar at the house) for Matzoh Ball soup mix, all was manageable.
The Isaacs joined us and yet again, we were very distracted by the kids, but still able to almost finish our four glasses of wine! The kids loved the masks and wind up frog (must get more for next year since that was a good 10min of quiet-ish play at the table).
The search for the afikomen was interesting as Zach tripped and hit his forehead on the lego table (followed by a HUGE bump). Luckily he kept running around with an ice pack and his hair is long enough to hide the quarter size bruise. The prize this year was silver dollars ... which went over poorly. I guess my kids don't understand that they can buy something at Target Dollar Spot with that ONE coin. Maybe that is because they only ever see me use credit cards or rather boxes just appear at our door!
5 more days of matzoh .....
By Cyndi
Welcome Spring!!! My tulips are almost blooming in our backyard and the weather is finally feeling like spring. This also means Passover is upon us. My planning this year was a bit lacking as my head was full of work stuff, but even with an emergency text to Matt at 10a on Saturday (we did 2nd Sedar at the house) for Matzoh Ball soup mix, all was manageable.
The Isaacs joined us and yet again, we were very distracted by the kids, but still able to almost finish our four glasses of wine! The kids loved the masks and wind up frog (must get more for next year since that was a good 10min of quiet-ish play at the table).
The search for the afikomen was interesting as Zach tripped and hit his forehead on the lego table (followed by a HUGE bump). Luckily he kept running around with an ice pack and his hair is long enough to hide the quarter size bruise. The prize this year was silver dollars ... which went over poorly. I guess my kids don't understand that they can buy something at Target Dollar Spot with that ONE coin. Maybe that is because they only ever see me use credit cards or rather boxes just appear at our door!
5 more days of matzoh .....
4.15 Air & Space ...... and #300!!!
By Cyndi
March 31, 2015
Wow ... #300! It feels great to still have this going even as many other things change in our lives. I haven't been keeping up with our yearly photobooks, but I need to figure out how to fit that back in.
Work has been extra crazy as multiple people are out - unplanned - so we are short staffed and I'm, of course, lending an extra hand to help out.
On Sunday, I went into DC in the morning to meet some of my twin mom friends. It's funny that post #300 and seeing my support team coincide on the same week. These ladies help me realize that I'm not the only one going through this or that. So we had a playdate with a friend and her boys from Las Vegas along with another local girl and her family. Try to get 6 kids with airplanes everywhere to stand still!!
The fellas did a good job walking 6 city blocks to and from the museum and were fairly decent listeners while inside. I'm thinking I will take them to Natural History soon since I don't remember the last time I as there and the fellas keep asking to see dinosaur bones!
On Monday, I raced out of work at 5p to head to dinner with these awesome ladies! They keep me sane and I appreciate their support (along with the rest of the ladies in our group)!
March 31, 2015
Wow ... #300! It feels great to still have this going even as many other things change in our lives. I haven't been keeping up with our yearly photobooks, but I need to figure out how to fit that back in.
Work has been extra crazy as multiple people are out - unplanned - so we are short staffed and I'm, of course, lending an extra hand to help out.
On Sunday, I went into DC in the morning to meet some of my twin mom friends. It's funny that post #300 and seeing my support team coincide on the same week. These ladies help me realize that I'm not the only one going through this or that. So we had a playdate with a friend and her boys from Las Vegas along with another local girl and her family. Try to get 6 kids with airplanes everywhere to stand still!!
The fellas did a good job walking 6 city blocks to and from the museum and were fairly decent listeners while inside. I'm thinking I will take them to Natural History soon since I don't remember the last time I as there and the fellas keep asking to see dinosaur bones!
On Monday, I raced out of work at 5p to head to dinner with these awesome ladies! They keep me sane and I appreciate their support (along with the rest of the ladies in our group)!
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