World According to Carey

My World

2010-05-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

Life has been crazy here. Once the girls turned 3 life went haywire for them. I think 3's are so much harder then the 2's. UGH! I am ready for them to outgrow their drama queen moments. Ha! Like the teenage years won't resurrect the drama queens. Oh well. Enjoy some new cute pics.

Luck of the Irish to yoU!

2010-03-17T16:58:00.001-07:00

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all my Irish friends and family!

The big 3

2010-03-13T04:09:00.000-08:00

So the girls turned 3 on March 1st. I can not believe how fast it happened. When you are in the midst of multiples as infants you never believe that the current issue going on will get better and then one day you look up and they are turning 1 and then a moment flies by and they are 3...oh my! Here they are cheesing for the camera at their birthday party. Grandma Margaret gave them new crayons and they decided to decorate the bags they came in...good call Grandma!

Pre-schools

2010-01-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

Today is a sad day for me today. I looked at a pre-school for the girls. I am so not ready to put them in pre-school, but it is time for me to go back to work...mostly because finances require me to go back to work. The good news is if they do go to pre-school it won't start until Fall. BUT, you have to decide now if you want to get your kids into a relatively decent school...so I am looking at schools....UGH! I hate this day, I knew it would come, but it got here sooner then I realized it would. At least I can rest in knowing that until Fall rolls around they will be with Grandma while I work. Seems like yesterday they were born, in 48 days they will be three...where has it gone. Call me bummed out.

2010

2010-01-02T19:44:00.000-08:00

I've been reading a lot of resolutions for 2010 posted on blogs I follow, but I am not sure I am going to make any myself. Resolutions are so hard for me to keep. I can barely keep the daily chore list I make myself. Life with twins is so distracting, I feel great when I get 2 loads of laundry, wash, dried, folded and put away. Did I mention I have twins? Happy New Year to you all, may your resolutions be to not make any resolutions!

Tornado hit my home!

2009-12-31T17:33:00.000-08:00

So here is our Christmas....the girls were so totally spoiled. I have to admit I kinda went overboard for some little girls who are not quite 3, but I had so much fun buying Christmas presents that I saved some to give for their birthday which is in Just 2 months...OMG! Oh well, enjoy our mess! Happy New Year!

Giveaway and Fun New Blog

2009-12-24T08:07:00.000-08:00

Found this new blog and it rocks! Plus they have a giveaway until end of day today.

oopsicraftmypantsoff.blogspot.com

Check them out!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas!

No real excuse

2009-11-10T06:54:00.000-08:00

Hello world. Our PC has been down and out for so long that I had totally forgotten about blogging. But now we have a temp working one so here I am. Here is a few pics from our Halloween Festivities....enjoy!

Celebration

2009-07-12T04:41:00.001-07:00

Here we are on the 4th of July, hot sweaty and having fun. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday too.

2009-07-04T08:35:00.000-07:00

Today is Independence Day! Be proud and be American! Happy 4th! Thank you Daddy for all the years you kept us free!

Finally Happened

2009-07-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

Well it finally happened. What happened you may ask and I will tell you? The tattletalling has started. The girls are 28 months now and really talk very well. So, here is what happened.

First I will start with some background. My daughters are very good climbers and recently have taken to climbing onto the diaper changing table themselves and usually with each other. Once on top they get into all kinds of things, the wipes, Vaseline, lotion, you name it. They have both been scolded for this on many occasions because I worry they will topple the table together and fall on their heads....SOOOOOO, last night I was cooking in the kitchen. I have a gate at my kitchen to keep out small children and my daughter Emma came running up to it saying, Momma, Momma...Darah (sarah) is on the table. And sure enough when I went to check, with Emma running in front of me no less, there was Sarah on top getting the wipes. I could not believe it. So now the drama begins, who will tattle first and who will find it annoying...me or them. And they are only 2 I know this will go on forever and a day. Don't get caught in my house doing the wrong thing or Emma and Sarah will tell on you!

2009-06-28T04:03:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs is giving away a $50 Target gift card to celebrate Independence Day. Head on over to their blog to get details on how to win. Plus find a great blog on Toddler Nutrition:

http://www.littlestomaks.com/2009/06/independence-day-giveaway/

Happy Blogging All!

Blooming Tomato's

2009-06-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

I had wanted to grow something this summer with the girls. So, with the help of Grandpa we planted a large container garden containing big tomato's, grape tomato's & green peppers. Here's a few pics of our prize winners. The girls have been so thrilled to watch them grow from green to red. They know once they are red we can eat them...to which they cry, yummy, my Grandpa do this....mommies never get any credit...oh well, enjoy!

Colors of the Rainbow

2009-06-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

We are learning to color...we almost never eat crayons these days. I have to say I am so happy that Crayola makes non-toxic, washable crayons. As we have learned to color both of my girls have eaten a crayon or 2 each and getting all of it of their mouths is quite a process. BUT, I am happy to say we have learned how to use our fine motor skills and how to color without eating a crayon. Here are Emma and Sarah coloring at Grandma's house over this past weekend.

Long time coming

2009-06-05T11:01:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged in a very long time. Life has taken over, plus I wasn't sure I had anything worthy to say. The girls turned 2 on March 1st and have turned into lovely little toddlers. They are funny, witty and big time repeaters...their current favorite to repeat is when I call their daddy, my husband, by his first name. If momma calls out Michael, they will repeat his name over and over again...it is very funny. They also call him Honey, Daddy, Michael, like it is his one long name. Here is a current pic...this was taken on the slide at Grandma & Grandpa's house. Enjoy!

Can you say cold?

2009-01-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

So it has been a really long time since I posted, no excuses just lazy. So it is so cold & rainy and the crazy thing is I have serious cabin fever, go figure. But being the good mommy I am I won't make the babies go out in the cold rain just so I can have a starbucks and go to target.. The girls are growing like weeds and in 46 days they will be 2. I will be the mom to twin two year olds...OMG!!! Seems like yesteday they were this big....and weighed 4 pounds....now they weigh 25....yikes.

Double Blessings

2008-12-24T19:35:00.000-08:00

It is 10:30pm on Christmas Eve and Santa has just finished delivering his gifts to our house. You should see all the bounty these little angel elves are getting. Many baby dolls and many doll accessories. That Santa sure knows his stuff. Well....Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Cold toes

2008-12-22T12:08:00.000-08:00

Today it is finally cold outside. The last 2 weeks have been hot. 70 at least on most days. Today finally it is cold, about 50, not as cold as some places but finally if feels like December. So the girls and I have cold toes...and cold fingers....YEAH! But I hear it will be hot on Christmas...that sucks. I hate a hot Christmas.

Happy Holidays

2008-12-15T05:31:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I posted, sorry, the holidays are going by so fast that I can't seem to keep up. But this past weekend Michael and I took the girls to a Christmas party that the twins group we belong to hosted. Santa was there but the girls would have none of him. SO, here is a cute picture of Michael and the girls. Hope everyone has a great holiday and keeps their family close. We love you all!

Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T05:01:00.000-08:00

This year I am so thankful for so many wonderful things. Family, who knew my life would provide me with an instant family when I married but then twins to boot. Friends, souls whom I am so close to I would call us sisters. Shelter & food, thank you Lord for all that you provide even when I forget to be thankful. TO all my family, blessings to you and then some.

Cutie Pies

2008-11-23T14:30:00.000-08:00

Today I spent the afternoon with my 4 of my best girlfriends. We were visiting Karen and her 2 cute new twin baby girls. They are so dang cute and smelled so sweet. I miss the tiny baby age. They look great and all are doing well. Karen and Joe you are doing awesome as new parents. It will be nice when we can get together more often. Since it has been so long since we have gotten together here is a more recent photo of my girls. This is our first trip to the pumpkin patch. Sarah is on the left with Emma on the right. Of course getting them to look directly at mommy never ever happens. Happy Thanksgiving all!

Enough Already

2008-11-15T05:27:00.000-08:00

The girls & I have been sick for well over a week now. I think we just keep passing it back and forth. Even Grandpa caught this nasty cold. Sarah & I are doing this horrible cough and we sound like seals. Emma seems to have the least of the cold. I am the worst with Sarah in second place. I just want cold & flu season to be over. But since they are toddlers we are bound to catch every new bug out there. It has something to do with building their immunity but I have had enough already. This is like our 3rd or 4th cold since September. It is never anything really awful just enough to make you feel yucky and tired. OF COURSE I HAVE HAD ENOUGH. But when does God ever listen to me. HAHAHAHA!

All Over

2008-11-05T10:20:00.001-08:00

After reading my girls blogs (Belinda & Karen), I too am glad that this Election is over and finally decided. I second Karen's statement that I love to vote and have taken every chance to vote since signing up for my card as a senior in high school. Belinda I am proud of you for voting this year and helping make history. Now let's see what Obama can do.

Traveling Girls

2008-11-01T14:31:00.000-07:00

It's been a few weeks since I lasted posted. We have been a busy group. While my in-laws were here we traveled to Orlando to go to Seaworld. They brought tickets for the whole family so we took the opportunity to take the girls. They had a great time, but Michael & I were totally exhausted and frustrated with each other by the end of the day. And of course my daughters had a huge meltdown on the way home. BUT, despite the challenges they did have fun and we got them on video and lots of pictures...so one day we can show them their first big theme park trip. Also the girls have joined their first official play group and surprisingly they did not cling to mommy but played and played and played. I am so relieved. Last night we passed out Halloween candy to all our trick or treators and boy did we have some fun. Anyway happy November 1st to everyone...Turkey is next...yum, yum.

Family Ties

2008-10-19T19:08:00.000-07:00

This past week my in-laws have been in town visiting. No one really understands the work involved in hosting your family, especially one that is still new to you and is very different then your own. I want to feel like a family member but somehow I still feel like an outsider. Kinda weird. But the girls have adjusted to their relatives very quickly and laugh it up and play and play. Oh to be so innocent and not jaded. Happy Week all....

Cleaning Closets

2008-10-09T12:18:00.000-07:00

Today the girls and I cleaned their closet. When I say we I really mean just me. Although the girls do a great job of taking everything out of their closet and strewing them about their room. This is quite a challenge but I found a new/old toy in their closet that they had not played with yet. It was a tea set and let me tell you they loved it. Although it came with spoons and yes my child Emma tried to choke herself with them. UGH! Why do we still put everything in our mouths......Happy Thursday y'all.

Flu shot

2008-10-04T17:55:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I stopped by my local Solantic for an annual flu shot. Do you know it took me longer to be official admitted then it took for me to get the shot and pay. SO crazy. AND the nurse did a super sucky job. Not only did it hurt like crazy she also put the band-aid on the wrong spot and had to pull it off and restick it. Can I say ouch! PLUS my arm still hurts more then 24 hours later. Someone needs a refresher course at nursing school. HA!

Fun idea

2008-10-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

Stolen from Belinda's blog http://bindianny.livejournal.com/

*Grab the nearest book.
* Open the book to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one: pick the CLOSEST.

"Again the government, whether it fully realized it or not, set about pursuing peace and war at once."

From Crazy Horse, written by Larry McMurtry

19 Months

2008-10-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

Today my twins are 19 months old. I can't believe how time has flown. They no longer look like babies, but are really looking like little toddler girls. They have unique personalities and lots of independence. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not a good thing. Independence often comes with a price. I miss my total independence and know someday probably too soon it will come back again. Until then call me stuck at home and hoping we win the lottery. Happy Wednesday!

PBS left me with questions.

2008-09-23T05:34:00.000-07:00

Have you ever found yourself watching a kids program long after your kids left the room. Yeah it seems to happen to me all the time. Funny thing is, I tend to continue watching so I can find out what happens. Does this mean I am still childlike? Who knows.

TGIF

2008-09-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

Friday is finally here. The girls & I are well on the mend. Emma & Sarah had their 18 month check-up yesterday and they were both well enough to get their last DTP and this years Flu shots. SO, now they will not need any more shots until they are four, except of course for their annual Flu shot. THAT is so great. Without having health insurance paying for the shots has been very expensive, but now all we will have to pay for will be check-up visits and sick visits (if we get sick). I am so happy....I am doing the happy dance, you just can't see me. Have a great weekend everyone.

Monday Blues

2008-09-15T04:36:00.000-07:00

Today is Monday and just when I was feeling better, I got sick again. YUCK! Good news is my birthday was Saturday and I was better then. My parents took the girls for the day so Michael and I went shopping at the Towne Center and then we had lunch at Maggiano's. It was really good and we had a great time. But late last night my throat got scratchy again. SO that means the girls will not be going to their 18 month check-up. Because if I am still sick that means so are they and no shots. This is good and bad. I hate the shots part for them because they cry really hard which makes me cry. This is bad because I have to reschedule again. Happy Monday!

Getting Better

2008-09-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

We are finally all on the mend. Our noses are still runny and we cough at night, but 2 days and no fever. YEAH! TGIF! Did I mention that tomorrow is my birthday. Just a reminder. HA!

Me too!

2008-09-10T05:48:00.000-07:00

Well it is official, I am now sick too. Talk about a letdown. I guess maybe I will be feeling better by Saturday, for my birthday, but maybe not. And my Dad came by yesterday to bring me an iced coffee (what a good daddy), and now he is sick too. We are very contagious. Now I am debatting if we need to go to the doctor. UGH, just what we need another bill. :>

Sickness

2008-09-09T05:46:00.000-07:00

So Saturday I took the girls to their first major playdate at a park with the other twins in our twins group. By Sunday Emma was sick and by Monday night Sarah was sick. Another 2 nights with no sleep. UGH, but they did have a lot of fun at the park. Now they will be sick for probably another 2 - 3 days and then by next Saturday, Sept. 13th I will probably be sick. Just in time for my 37th birthday. OH BOY!

Sleep walking

2008-09-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

I miss sleep. I took the girls on vacation over 3 weeks ago and although they adjusted well and slept in port-a-cribs while out of town, it seems since we got back they can't sleep in their own cribs anymore. So, at first I let them fall asleep with me and then I would move them back to their cribs. Then I decided to stay in their room with them until they fell asleep and then later if they woke up at say 3am I moved them into bed with me. THEN it turned into both of them in my bed by midnight. Well 2 nights ago I said no more....now they are going to sleep in their own cribs and staying there until morning, but they are still waking up by 4am and basically staying awake until 7am.....AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....does anyone have any ideas.

Mommy, mommy, mommy

2008-09-03T12:34:00.001-07:00

Today my girls are very clingy. It makes doing any little thing out of their eyesight so awful. I hope they outgrow this separation anxiety soon. Although it is kinda nice to be so wanted and needed. Happy Wednesday!

Labor Day

2008-09-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Labor Day to all those who work to make this country run. We salute you! God Bless!

Imagination

2008-08-31T14:37:00.000-07:00

Today my girls are learning how to imaginary play. They are feeding their babies cherrios and wearing towels on their heads. Very funny. I remeber having an imagination, I think it left me the day I gave birth. HA!

Life as I see it today

2008-08-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

As it seems all of my friends have blogs I thought why not join them. So here is my beginning... I thought it would be fun to have my blog just be about how I see life in general and how I see it through the eyes of my 17 month old twin girls....expect more from me later.