My Little Farmers

My little farmers helping out with daddy's tomato plants.

Spring Shoe Shopping

Tis the season for new shoes, I love this time of year it marks the start of spring/summer when I get to take the kids out for new shoes. Last weekend we hit the shoe store in Ft Wayne looking for new sneakers and sandals for them. My kids have big feet! Gina is wearing an 8 1/2 wide and Joey is wearing a 7 1/2 wide!

Here is some pictures of Gina riding the horse in the shoe store. (Joey didn't want to - I think he was frighten of it). There a little blurry it was my cell phone and the horse was moving.

Joey the "Foil"

Another sign that Gina is smart as a whip and growing up quickly - probably more quickly than I would like.

The other morning Gina ask Vin if she could have pancakes for breakfast and Vin said, "No, honey not today we have a lot to do this morning so we are going to have cereal." She leaves the kitchen disgruntled at the thought of no pancakes, but goes on her way. About a minute later Joey comes in the kitchen and says "Pancakes, Pancakes" - Ah my Gina has figured out already how to make her brother a partner in "crime". Oh, I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with next and of course Joey will gladly follow along just happy to "play" with Gina.

I think I am in trouble here....

A Case of Missing Mommy....

I came home from work yesterday to Vin with a tired smile on his face. He looked like he had - had one of those days.....and he did.

Unbeknownst to me, Joey had cried for 30 minutes yesterday morning when I left for work. In between the cries and Vin trying to comfort him - was the words "Ma, Ma". I have been dreading this phase.

Joey is my happy go luckily guy and didn't really seem affected by my leaving in the morning. Once in a while there was a little whimper, but then he was off to play trucks or chase Gina around. But now its different, he is now full blown crying when I leave and it breaks my heart. I know its a phase - Gina did it for a while at 18months old and it pasted, as will Joey go through it and it will past. It's one of those time when I hate being a working mom. I want to chuck it all and stay home. But, I know at this stage its not possible. So, I pick myself up and keep on moving.

As I left this morning I took my sweet time getting out the door. I spent extra time with Joey this morning in hopes my leaving the house wouldn't be as tramatic as it was yesterday. I gave them both extra hugs and kisses and headed out. I am not sure yet how it turned out, whether Joe broke down or if he was distracted enough by the Wiggles he didn't realize I left. I will find out tonight. Wish me luck!

Have a great Wednesday!

Add 1 Cardboard box & 2 Kids = Hours of Fun

Yup you guessed it. I gave the kids the empty diaper box and they had a ball most of the day Sunday. The box went from being a boat, to a car, to a secret hiding spot, a puppet show, to something to sit on and finally to a table for a tea party.

What was cool was the fact that Gina and Joey didn't fight over who's box it was and just played together. It was awesome! No one was screaming "MINE, MINE" at the top of their lungs. They even sang "Row, Row Row Your Boat" at one point and used plastic golf clubs to row their boat. It was nice to sit in the kitchen, drink my coffee and just watch them have fun with each instead of having to break up a fight over who's is who's etc....

But, like all good things it must end and by Monday afternoon the box had been removed by Daddy due to fighting over it and Joey using at a ladder! Oh well, for a few hours they had fun together and worked together - At least it proves they are learning how to get along or at the very least put up with each other.

My goal is to get through a newspaper and a cup of coffee with out having to break up the two of them. Hmm, maybe next year?