Catch-up

The rest of August & September in a nut shell...

August 28




I know I'll laugh someday but for now I'm still upset. :( Ava's hair will cover up all of the layers easier, but I don't know what they'll do for Sydnee...I hope they can work wonders at the Hair Cut place...

later that day...
Well I think I learned somethings about myself today- not all that I liked. Parenting is so hard. I have moments when I just feel completely undone. I think that's normal. I behaved badly today & I hope my kids will forgive & forget it someday. I am not sure I've ever been more mad, and yet I wasn't void of reason. There was a little voice telling me all along that I just needed to calm down. I'm still a bit frazzled but, maybe tomorrow will be better. Anyhow, here are the after-we-went-to-the-haircut-place-shots. And FYI, they are losing a bunch of their toys to Goodwill, but they are most upset that they don't get to see family today for the birthday party. I am too. Ava's haircut is a little weird, but I can style it fine. Sydnee's is actually cute but hard to photo. I will say this- I'm going to have to dig a hole in the backyard for my scissors. The problem is, is that these girls are clever, and when something is out of their reach- they just go find something to help them reach. So maybe a combination lock...that's an idea. Ah, toddlers...

and I still love them b/c there are moments like this:

Sept 3
It's Ava's first day of preschool so we are getting ready for that- I'll post pictures & such later! Yeah for fun big steps! In the meanwhile, here's some fun shots:


and more stuff-

It went well, I am excited her Ava to start. I think she will really enjoy it, I only wish she wasn't the only girl. But hey- she can hold her own. It will be interesting for me to have to interact with a room full of boys as well. Anyhow, here are a few pictures.

Ava in her new outfit going to pre-school. Sydnee also- not to be left out! All of the moms came for the first time... Sydnee really wanted to be a part of everything, I wish she had something like this too, but I think we'll go to story time (which is at the same time) instead...

Last Todd played his first volleyball game of his season as well- and won! Todd sacrifices like crazy for his family, and never gets to do anything fun for himself- so when someone asked if he would join a YMCA team, we jumped on it. So he played his first game last night & had a blast. He told me he wasn't sure if he was more excited to spend time with people outside of church activities or to be playing volleyball again. I'm really happy for him. I hope we can go cheer on "Crusher"- his nickname. :)

Speaking of spending money... I was so excited when I came home from the store yesterday, and this may totally bore all of you but- but I'm getting better at saving money. I had my menu planned out for the week, with my grocery list, & Internet coupons all worked out. I checked the HEB specials and adjusted. In addition to the meals, I also needed diapers, punch for a baby shower last night, the brie dish + ingredients, and 2 baby shower gifts. I got them all for $120! Wahoo! I saved over $20 in coupons/value deals, and we have plenty of food to eat. Our HEB has a clothing section, so I found 1 cute outfit for $3! The other was $6, I added some little boy soap that I had a 2-for-1 coupon- and voila, they each get an outfit and some baby bath stuff. Anyhow, I'm determined to be this cost conscience for the rest of my life. It doesn't take a lot of effort, and the savings as substantial!

And that's it in a nut shell. enjoy.