Good Morning

We had a great morning!!!
Jeff went to the church to help mow the grass.
The girls and I just went to the bank and to the grocery store. Pretty mundane errands, but Lindsey was in a great mood!!!!
When we got to Reasor's, all the car shopping carts were gone, so Lindsey picked out one of those littler carts to push around. I thought it was going to be a huge disaster, but she was such a big girl!!! She followed me all over the store and we put all the groceries in her cart. She didn't run into anything or anyone and listened to me really well. She put all the groceries on conveyor belt like she was checking out all by herself...it was so cute. Mackenzie was happy to watch from her car seat. When we got home, Lindsey helped me put away all the groceries....no tantrums, no struggles...just a really nice morning.
The girls are napping now and tonight we're going to the block party on our street. Last year it rained, but that didn't stop us. Lindsey had so much fun splashing in the puddles and running around in the rain with the neighbor girls. I made brownies to take tonight, but they are quickly disappearing...I might have to take something else!!!!!

Terrible Twos

So, right now I'm thinking that I'll end up on the show "Super Nanny", 'cause I've got a toddler out of control...
Lindsey started preschool last week and has now been 4 times. When I pick her up, she looks so happy and I can tell she's had a really good time. The teachers say she's really good too.
But then, right when she gets in the car, it's like she turns into a little monster. I'm thinking that she feels like she's been good at school, so now she needs to get her "act out" fix.
Everything from getting in her car seat, to changing her diaper, washing her hands, being nice to Mackenzie...it's all a huge struggle. I know parenting is difficult, but come on!!!! throw me a bone!
So tonight, I thought maybe Lindsey needed some one on one time and I wanted to be the one to take her to the zoo for some fun. Well, so much for my grand idea. She wouldn't listen, she didn't want to walk by me, hold my hand, ...you name it. She got into a bouncy house and refused to get out. I climbed in and got her out myself. We should have left then, but we stayed. She minded a little better after that 'cause I sat her down and gave her a talkin' to. :)
she is such a great girl, but her behavior lately toward me and jeff has been very testy...pushing every button imaginable.
well, everyone is in bed now - thank goodness tomorrow is another day. a fresh start. i'll be praying for patience tonight.
jeff and kenzie had a nice evening.

9-9-09

Mackenzie is 9 months today - i can't believe it.
Yesterday, she was doing "up" and "down" with me....I would go up and say "up" and she would copy me and when I said "down" she would go down. We did this for about 5 minutes when she got up from her nap...she was holding on to the crib bars - up, down, up, down...so cute.
Lindsey shared part of her banana with Mack yesterday. (I wanna make sure I take note of the times LIndsey is nice to her sister). :)
Today we've been to the library where both girls enjoyed storytime and we brought home a lot of books to read.
Mackenzie loves to be chased and loves playing with her sister...even though Lindsey isn't the most amiable playmate. :)
Mackenzie still growls when she eats something she really likes. She's still standing up, but doesn't seem interested to cruise or walk. Oh, but she likes crawling up those stairs....started that a few days ago and if she's left alone for more than 30 seconds...she zips right on over to those stairs. I forgot all the stuff 9-month-olds get in to...light sockets, blinds, trash, toilet...oh and she likes to turn the water on in the bathtub. have i mentioned she's also taken off every door stopper in the house? :) And the picture up top...she's figured out how to turn the water on in the master bath.

Labor Day Weekend

Elizabeth and Lindsey playing tackle.

Grace and Lindsey were giggling about going down the slide backwards.

Jeff had four days off for the Labor Day Weekend! Woo hoo!
It was really relaxing and we got to spend time with good friends for which we are so thankful.
The Donnelly's came over one night and we ate and played outside the whole time. The dad is allergic to cats, so he couldn't come inside. :) And then we went over to the Hoy's (who also have 2 girls close to Lindsey's and Mack's age) and they made a fantastic dinner. We ate like kings! All the girls enjoyed playing in their awesome backyard.
I wish all weekends were like that!

Bowling

Jeff took Lindsey bowling on Friday 'cause it was free.
They had a blast!
Lindsey was so excited to tell me all about the bowling alley, pins, balls, etc. Oh yeah, and apparently, she fell down 'cause she crossed the line (literally and figuratively). :) Jeff told her that she had to roll/push the ball (which she said was REALLY heavy) without going over the line....and of course, LIndsey being Lindsey, she went past the line, slipped onto the oily alley and conked her head pretty good. She's ok...they had a great time.
I love this outfit of Lindsey's...it's a 3T, but it still fits and I'm hoping she can wear it a few more times this fall.

Stair master

I think there is a picture of me climbing stairs at my grandparent's house...30+ years ago...very deja vu. :)

The other day, we put Mackenzie at the bottom of the stairs...and guess what she did? She zoomed right up those stairs all the way to the top!!!
I couldn't believe it. Well, yes I can. Lindsey has always been physically active, and now Mackenzie is following suit. She was so excited when she got to the top!!!

Preschool

Lindsey's first day of preschool was today!!! When I picked her up, I could just tell she had had a good time. She was happy to see me, but she was also excited to tell me about her day...played outside...music class...and then she talked about some things I couldn't decipher. :) I'm so happy she had fun...hopefully this will be the norm. :)
I got to mop the floors - with my new Shark - while the girls were napping. Well, they're still napping actually. :) Yeah! Lindsey was tuckered out from her full day and Mackenzie only got about a 15-minute nap this morning 'cause we went to her playgroup...which I think she really enjoyed. She doesn't get to see a lot of other babies...she plays a lot with her sister and that's about the only interaction she gets. So, I'm happy Mack enjoyed playtime as well.
Ok, I hear a door opening...there's one of my girls!!! Lindsey just figured out how to open the doors!! Gotta go for now.