I can't believe that it has been so long since I had a quality post. What have we been up to... hmmmm..... good question. After Turner's birthday we threw him a party that ended up being larger than I had anticipated. He has sooo much fun. A lot of his friends came and he was completely spoiled. The theme was Buzz Lightyear (yes he is obsessed!!). He also loves Diego and reccieved a lot of Diego things from his friends. He had so much fun that he is already talking about his next party (that he thinks he is planning... we have no plans ;) ), it is going to be a Woody party... nice!
We have had kind of a bummer of a summer. At first our breaks all needed to be replaced in the Element, then a neighborhood kid that did not idenify himself crashed into the van and his handlebar went through the taillight (200 dollars to fix... we are waiting for that one), our dryer broke (luckily our neighbor replaced the fuse and it worked again... with 2 kids not having a dryer would be tough) and then last week our air conditioning unit started sparking like fire workes. We were able to do repairs on all of them, but we know next year we are going to have to replace the air conditioner along with the front porch and sewer line. The front of our house and the neighbors house all share one porch with a railing that goes in between. THeir side is beginning to split, and so we have to replace it. While doing that we are going to be proactive in replacing the original sewer line. Oh the joys of being home owners.
I have begun to feel really down recently. I need to get back to the gym and I am going to do that tomorrow and I know that will help. I have always felt all this pressure to do something more with my life. Ever since I was little I have felt like I am not doing enough and that I am always looking to the next things. I do not know why this is. I wish I did. I guess it is one of those big character flaws that I have. I know so many people who are happy with being a stay at home mother or a working mom. I have no opinion on one being better than the other. I am supportive of both sides. I feel like I would want to go to work and not be at home most of the time, but I know I could never leave my kids with anyone (our parents all work). I know I do work by being a mom and I do have the twins 3 days a week and that is work too. I just feel stuck sometimes and I know that sounds awful, and believe me I wish it would change... I am sure this is just a stage, and I will move past it. I just wish that being with my children made me feel complete being that I only have limited amount of time with them. I don't know.
In big upcomoing news, we are going to the Outer Banks with friends in 2 weeks! I am excited. It is our first family vacation together away from MD and extended family! It should be a lot of fun. I am looking forward to playing on the beach with the kids and having some time with my family and good friends!
Even bigger than vacation is the week after we get back Turner starts Preschool! I am so excited for him. He talks about it all the time. He got a letter from his teacher and a new lunch box (for an occasional lunch bunch). I also made him his new school bag! We have been all looking forward to it and I know that he is going to love it! He is going three days a week for half the day! I will definitely keep you all posted on his first day and how it is going!
Reese is 20 months and doing really well. She is talking in sentences (finally!!) and she has a very large personality. She is definitely my daughter!! We are having a really fun time! This fall Turner is going to do Rebounders (grandmda's got it for him for his bday) and I am going to be spending some quality girl time!! I am really looking forward to it!
Ryan and I have been obsessed with the Olympics! Go Phelps! It is amazing what he has accomplished! It is a great thing for the USA and even more so for us Baltimorians!! :)
That is really all that is going on right now! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
Figgins
6 years ago
