One Complaint

So, M is home sick from school today so the only logical thing to do is take the girls for donuts. I guess she also had a breakfast sandwich, which is at least a bit of protein! So as we are at Dunkin Donuts I realize that they don't even have one donut worth eating. What a sad thing!

I grew up in a family that really loves donuts. I remember my dad going to get donuts for us quite often on Saturday mornings. And in my family, one donut is not enough...at least two is OK, if not three! Where I grew up there were lots of good local donut shops that we were able to frequent.

Unfortunately, where I live now, the only choice is Dunkin Donuts. I guess it serves it's purpose, but the donuts are definitely not homemade. Some days I just want a good donut and can't get it!

A few years ago, on one of our trips to PA, I discovered this donut shop. Their donuts are soooo good. They have Peanut butter cream donuts with chocolate frosting. Hello, does it get better than that. So today as I was at our donut shop I thought, maybe on our trip to PA this weekend, I'll have to stop for a donut...or more! (OK, who am I kidding, I've been thinking about these donuts ever since we decided to go to PA, I know, I am obsessed but I have been deprived for so long!!)

First Grade Concert

Last night was M's first grade concert. She really has never liked singing much until this year. It has been so fun to watch her grow to love singing! She has come home from school several times singing the new songs she has learned in music! She usually asks me if I know the song, and I have known a lot of them. She seems amazed that I know them!!

When M got on stage she was all smiles! It was so exciting just to watch her. She is such a sweet girl. R and I just sat in the audience grinning so big! She has been so excited for this concert and enjoyed every minute of it! She wanted to go early, which worked out since we got pretty good seats!

A few days before the concert M came home a bit upset, so I asked her what was wrong. She said

"Mom, whenever we have a concert I am never on the risers."

I realize that she is always in the first row because she happens to be on the shorter spectrum of things, but I just told her how lucky she was because now her mommy and daddy could see her better! I'm sure she'll realize what is happening some day!

I am so proud of my little M. I love waking up hearing her singing in her bed...what a good way to start my day. She is getting so big and is maturing so much. I love you tons M and hope you keep singing!!

Blue Eyed Girls!

So, here is my blue eyed B! She is so funny. She wanted to take pictures of us yesterday and this was as good as it got! I have so much fun with my little B during the day. She follows me constantly and loves to cuddle. Although she loves cuddling, just don't try to make her kiss you on the lips. She'll kiss you on the check or shoulder, but it is rare to get a lip kiss. I think she thinks it is yucky! She loves to help me with whatever I'm doing. She loves scrubbing toilets, wants to help me cook, is great at folding towels, and is overall a great little helper!

A week ago she had a little cavity filled. I felt like such a horrible mother knowing my three year old had a cavity. I actually made R take her to the dentist so my nerves wouldn't wear off on B. I figured I'd show up after all the shots were in place. By the time I got to the dentist's office I figured the worst would be over. When I showed up I heard laughing and went and peeked in the door. Twenty minutes after it started the whole process was done and B had not shed one tear. She kept telling me the shot tickled and she was so excited about it all. I was so relieved. What a good little girl.

Last night we went out to dinner and when B's food came there were some pickles on it. She looked at me and said...

"Mom, I told the servant I didn't want pickles."

It was so funny. I told B that they weren't called servants and she wanted to know why. It was so funny. R and I both got a pretty good laugh out of it!

I am so happy to have such a fun, blue eyed side kick all day long!

More to Come

Okay, I realize I have been a total blog slacker but I can't get any pictures downloaded with my new computer. Hopefully, since R will be off for a couple days soon, this will all change. I have attempted it myself and have wanted to send our new computer back! I am sure I will love it eventually...but if I can't figure it out it is obviously a dumb computer!!

Valentine's day!

So I realize this is totally late, but better late than never!! I actually LOVE Valentine's day! I know it is a made up holiday, but I love it all the same. R and I actually didn't do much to celebrate Valentine's day until we had kids. I love making a special dinner and putting a present out on the dinner table. I can't tell you how much the girls look forward to it!

B had a party this year at Pre-School and had a lot of fun. She picked out Mickey Mouse Valentine's cards to give to all her friends. She actually had two Valentine's shirts and had a hard time deciding which one to wear to her party...the one she is wearing is the winner! She got a ladybug stuffed animal and a ladybug bracelet this year for Valentine's day! She really likes ladybugs, ever since she dressed as one for Halloween!

M talks about Valentine's day all year long. She loves that we eat dinner by candle light and have a present waiting on their dinner plate. This year she got a pretty big stuffed dog, so it had to be on the chair next to her! She picked out Littlest Pet shop and Transformer Valentine's cards for her friends at school and church! She is such a cutie in her little heart dress!

We had a fun dinner and night after dinner!! The girls had so much fun all day and so did I!! I am so glad they love each other and I love them so much!!