30 is the new 20

On April 1st, I turned 30. It wasn't a huge deal, I've never been scared of growing old. I figure since it's going to happen whether I like it or not, I might as well not fight it, and save my energy. Why do I need this energy? Well duh, I have a 2 year old and an almost 2 month old. Soon I will have 2 mobile children and I need to figure out how to run in 2 different directions ASAP.  And although my 20's were great, I get to take the best parts of that decade with me into my 30's, so there really isn't anything to miss now is there?

My 20's were very busy, I got married, became a teacher, got my first job, got a house, got a dog, had a kid, liked that alot, so I had another kid. But in my 30's I still have the awesome husband, dog, house and kids, so really, when I look at it, 30 is just the new 20. New and improved I suppose.

I do have a few things I want to do in the first year of my 30's. I want to go back to weight watchers, and reach my goal weight. I want to learn to run, and try fitness boot camp. I want to ride my bike more, walk my dog more and pray the rosary more. We'll see how I do, trying all of this and running after two kids. I may not reach all these goals, but heck, I'll have 9 more years after this. With Ken, Teresa and Frances, I know this decade will be a hell of a good time.

We went to the Byward Market in Ottawa on my birthday day. This was the beaver tail Ken consumed.

Two of my favorite people. 

A view of Parliament from the market.

My girls and I.

I got a birthday balloon, but I could have NEVER had as much fun with it as she did.....ever.

Teresa helped me blow out my many candles.

The Imaginary Life....Starring Teresa

As I have stated in this blog before, Teresa has quite the imagination. I thought it would be fun to catch you up on some of the antics we have been up to for the past couple months.

1) Every morning Teresa takes "those pesky raccoons" out of the tree in her bed and I (mommy) put them in my pocket for safekeeping.

2) We have lost, then found, then lost again the pirate treasure map, but we always know where the telescope is.

3) She is occasionally the worst waitress ever. She walks around with a pad of paper and a pen and writes down your order. The catch is she tells you what you will be eating, and no substitutions are allowed. Ken asked for two steaks and was told "No daddy, only one."

4) Teresa is often a princess/pirate/superhero. I'm super lucky because when she is a pirate, I get to be her matey.

5) She now informs whomever is on the other end of her Tinkerbell cell phone what she is up to at various points in the day.

Life is always interesting in this house my friend. Drop on by if you are ever tired of this "reality" all the kids are talking about.

One Month of Francie-Pants

It has been a little over a month since our dear Frances torpedoed into our lives, and things have started to settle down, such as it is. We girls now have a bit of a new routine, and have gone on several outings together with no incident. Who knew a trip to Wal-Mart to purchase rubber boots would be a great help to my sanity, but it is.

As for Frances, she is thriving. At her doctor's appointment on Monday she was 9lb 9oz, which means she gained 1lb 4oz in 3 weeks. She is chunking up quite nicely and is starting to look like a roly poly baby. Frances is also becoming very alert, following noises and looking at whomever happens to be holding her. I have heard a few coos, and it melts my heart every time. Basically, life is starting to settle down and become a new normal. And now for the one month pictures.

Look at those flipper feet!

She fell over during the photo session.

Frances is already a well known finger connoisseur.

This is actually how she looks most of the time.

Funny Faces and a Giant Puddle

Well, Teresa and I went out to the park today and played in a giant puddle courtesy of the (finally) coming of spring and a blocked sewer in the park ...  We then took a bunch of 'pictured' using the Mac's built-in camera & Photo Booth

I should point out that I am posting this in the absence of Cara's approval - she's taking a nap :)