Reevaluation

We have reevaluated our gym and decided not to join. Too stressful to get kids all ready and just have them be hysterical there. Maybe we'll go back in a couple of months.

Gym is a no go

I made it to the gym today. Fed, dressed, and packed up two toddlers. We were off by 8:45. When we arrived at child watch everything seemed fine until Jake saw me turn to walk away and then he was in hysterics. I hoped that it would pass...I gave it 5 minutes and came back to check. Jake was standing at the gate practically hyperventilating. I HAD to scoop him up and Ava just came along so we left. No workout. Oh well. Here are some pics I took with my new Nikon D40.

Getting Out....A Lot

I feel like we have finally started to get out like "normal" people. Art class yesterday... and today I joined a gym. It is partially run by our town so it is affordable but has highly recommended childcare, an awesome outdoor pool for summer (looks like a waterpark to me), and an fenced outdoor playground (cha ching). Ava was better a being left in the childcare area, she just blended right in. I don't think Jake knew what was happening when he was left. He wasn't quite as social as Ava. When I came back to pick them up, I peered in through the window. Ava was in the middle of the mix trying to catch bubbles, Jake was circling the room pressing buttons on toys but then made his way to a gate that enclosed their play area. As soon as he saw me, he broke down in tears. I felt so bad, but I think it will be good for mommy to get to work out, to zone out for an hour or two each day and it will be good for Jake and Ava to realize that they are not permanently attached to mommy. I think the social interaction with other kids will be great too! So hooray for getting out and living.

Art Class Chaos

Okay so it wasn't exactly chaos but very close. Ava & Jake attended their first art class today and lets say there was a lot of smeared paint and floating pasta pieces. My two would not stay still for one second so I am grateful that MIL went with me. They were swinging and flinging more paint brushes than I could count. I have to say I couldn't go by myself..just couldn't. I meant to take pictures but I also couldn't bring myself to bring my camera into the art class. I got a Nikon D40 last week and am really scared its going to break. The camera store clerk said if I dropped it, it was pretty much broken. I think I have to get over this though. I need to take some pictures.

Cooped Up

We have been cooped up in our house since last Friday and we are going a little stir crazy. After last weekend's rain, Monday's snow, and our acquisition of the croup, life has gone on indoors. To add to all this, Craig's car would not start on Tuesday so even if we could and wanted to go out, we are without our minivan. For a brief second, I considered going out in our backyard, but before we do I want us to be a little less croupy. Also the ice hasn't completely melted back there so accidents are bound to arise if we are not careful. Our new household happening??? Gate climbing!!!! I have had to remove gates from around our fireplace because we were scaling it to get over to the other side. Jake in particular can scale any gate now so he is everywhere. Deep breath... I think I will need an apple martini this evening.

Indecision

I am a little off. My mom, who has come and stayed with us on and off since I went on bedrest, left today. Her flight wasn't delayed, very suprising. I can't quite decide how I feel about it. I miss her and miss the ability to just pop out to run an errand by myself, but living with an extra person is hard. I miss her when she is gone, but I miss just being alone with my husband and kids when she is here. I think a marriage is stressed enough by having toddler twins. I know how insensitive this sounds as their are many moms of twins that would love to have an extra pair of hands, but relationships are hard. Being with someone 24 hours a day is hard. So I start a new segment of my life in which I become completely responsible. No more relying on grandma while I take an afternoon exercise walk. I will have to figure it out on my own. I've done it before....I guess you just get rusty as you become too comfortable with help. This morning Craig went into work late due to the snow so we managed to get our smurfs out for a couple of minutes. Jake fell, his hands were wet and cold, and he wasn't happy. Ava seemed to be having a great old time sniffing in the cold air. Can you believe it is snowy and icy today and by the end of the week it will be 70. Can't wait!

Seems Fixed

Okay seems like it's fixed. What an end to a long weekend! It was my MoM consignment sale and I sold lots and bought lots. Who knew I would be so in love with consignment sales!