Gabriella cut another tooth yesterday, she now has 2 teeth on the bottom. Arianna finally cut her first tooth!!! Woo-hoo!!!! The kids have been waking up almost every hour at night. I will be so happy when they go back to only getting up 1 time for a bottle.
I have been doing some research for the kids first b-day. I found some awesome ideas for games, decorations, goody bags and food on www.birthdaypartyideas.com My sister in law also told me if I rent an Elmo costume she would dress up as him for me..yippy thanks Aunt Mel!!! The cheapest one I found so far was in Edison, NJ at www.millersrentals.com the Elmo costume is $100 for a 2 day rental and cookie monster is $75 which I don't think is that bad. If anyone knows of another place in NJ/NY let me know so I can check them out. By the way SAVE THE DATE Sunday November 9th 2008.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I got a new mommy mobile...
So I should be excited right?? I just cant get over the fact I am driving a minivan. Anyone that knows me will tell you I wouldn't be caught dead driving one of those..well I guess pigs are finally flying as well. We spent over a week straight at least 6-7 hrs a day looking at cars and trying to fit 3 car seats, our diaper bag, bottle bag and our huge triple stroller. Sounds like fun right? Just picture us with all our baby gear, trying to fit all our crap in and out of cars, the kids are crying and want to be held and the car salesmen have now become our PAPARAZZI..it was hell-I just wanted to tell them instead of watching try helping us you dumb a**holes!!! We ended up getting a 2008 Honda Odssey.
Well I know I promised everyone details about our 4th of July road trip so I guess this is a very long over due post. Any multiple mom's that read my packing list I actually used everything. You know as I was packing I said to myself what am I bringing half of this stuff for and in the back of my head I could just hear my mom saying when you have small children you have to over pack for them.....Thank god for my mom because she was right! We left for PA around 8-8:30pm I figured it would work out good because the beans go to bed at 8:30 anyway so they would fall asleep in the car-WRONG!! I think Daddy gave them some money for their piggy bank if they promised him they would scream and cry for the first hour and 30 minutes. They took turns between Karl and Gabriella. Aunt Dot spent most of the time with her butt in the windshield turned around trying to calm them down. Between all the crying Arianna said something in her foreign sounding language to the 2 of them and she went to sleep and slept right through the crying..I swear I think she told Gab and Karl to keep it up and that she would take over on the ride home. We stopped around 11:30pm at Wawa to get a drink and use the restroom. When I came out of Wawa I happen to notice something very disturbing (yes I know none of my business) a couple had left their sleeping toddler in the car while they both went into the store. Why couldn't they take turns? I just don't understand people sometimes. Anyway the kids stayed asleep and didn't wake up until we got to Pop-pop's. During our visit Pop-pop took us for several rides on his new machine up into the mountains, the kids loved it so much at least one of them fell asleep each time. We walked around the river in town, they got to go in their swings, play in the kiddie pool, and go for several walks with Aunt Dot and Grandma. On our ride home guess what?? Karl and Arianna cried for most of the trip. I highly recommend driving at night because once they fall asleep they stay asleep unlike during the day.
While I was typing this post Gabriella woke up crying and when I went in her room she was sitting straight up in her crib like a big girl..I have no idea how she sat up all on her own but she did! So I tried laying her back down and giving her a binky/pacifier and she started shaking her head no. Oh boy I am in for some trouble if they are going to learn to shake their heads no at only 8 months old :)
Well I know I promised everyone details about our 4th of July road trip so I guess this is a very long over due post. Any multiple mom's that read my packing list I actually used everything. You know as I was packing I said to myself what am I bringing half of this stuff for and in the back of my head I could just hear my mom saying when you have small children you have to over pack for them.....Thank god for my mom because she was right! We left for PA around 8-8:30pm I figured it would work out good because the beans go to bed at 8:30 anyway so they would fall asleep in the car-WRONG!! I think Daddy gave them some money for their piggy bank if they promised him they would scream and cry for the first hour and 30 minutes. They took turns between Karl and Gabriella. Aunt Dot spent most of the time with her butt in the windshield turned around trying to calm them down. Between all the crying Arianna said something in her foreign sounding language to the 2 of them and she went to sleep and slept right through the crying..I swear I think she told Gab and Karl to keep it up and that she would take over on the ride home. We stopped around 11:30pm at Wawa to get a drink and use the restroom. When I came out of Wawa I happen to notice something very disturbing (yes I know none of my business) a couple had left their sleeping toddler in the car while they both went into the store. Why couldn't they take turns? I just don't understand people sometimes. Anyway the kids stayed asleep and didn't wake up until we got to Pop-pop's. During our visit Pop-pop took us for several rides on his new machine up into the mountains, the kids loved it so much at least one of them fell asleep each time. We walked around the river in town, they got to go in their swings, play in the kiddie pool, and go for several walks with Aunt Dot and Grandma. On our ride home guess what?? Karl and Arianna cried for most of the trip. I highly recommend driving at night because once they fall asleep they stay asleep unlike during the day.
While I was typing this post Gabriella woke up crying and when I went in her room she was sitting straight up in her crib like a big girl..I have no idea how she sat up all on her own but she did! So I tried laying her back down and giving her a binky/pacifier and she started shaking her head no. Oh boy I am in for some trouble if they are going to learn to shake their heads no at only 8 months old :)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Quick Update!
We got home last night from pa and today we spent shopping for a new mommy mobile. We also had our interview with the modeling/talent agency today and we were accepted!! :)
Gabriella is getting another tooth poor Arianna still hasn't even had 1 yet..Karl already has 2..Even though Arianna doesnt have any teeth, over the weekend she learned how to wave bye-bye and hello. I will try to do a long post tomorrow with all the details of our road trip. I am soo tired I can barely keep my eyes open.
Gabriella is getting another tooth poor Arianna still hasn't even had 1 yet..Karl already has 2..Even though Arianna doesnt have any teeth, over the weekend she learned how to wave bye-bye and hello. I will try to do a long post tomorrow with all the details of our road trip. I am soo tired I can barely keep my eyes open.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wish Us Luck!
Tomorrow I am driving with the beans and my Aunt to my Grandfather's house in PA...Its a 4 hour trip we will be coming back home Monday. Marc couldn't get off so its just us-heck someone has to stay home and make some money. I am so tired from all the packing that I haven't even left yet and I am dreading coming home to unpack. I have been so moody lately because all I do is keep this long list of stuff I need to pack in my pocket and walk around the house collecting it. For all you multiple mommy's reading this I decided to share my list minus the kitchen sink..
Here you go-
3 pack n plays
1 walker
travel swing
3 bumbo seats (will serve as a highchair, I can also use it in the blow up pool and during play time)
Bath tub big sponge thingy
Bath soap/lotion etc
towels/washcloths
Blankets
Bowls/spoons/sippy cups/bottles
3 Crib soothers ( the beans need it to fall asleep to it they wont go to bed)
Sunblock
3 Hats for the sun
bathing suits
Laundry soap
Formula/Cereal/ Baby food
Toys
Dvd's
Camera
Motrin/oragel/tylenol
Diapers/Wipes/Balmex
Baby teething cookies
Nursery Water
Clothes (onesies, pj's outfits etc)
3 sheets for the pack n play
strollers
Here you go-
3 pack n plays
1 walker
travel swing
3 bumbo seats (will serve as a highchair, I can also use it in the blow up pool and during play time)
Bath tub big sponge thingy
Bath soap/lotion etc
towels/washcloths
Blankets
Bowls/spoons/sippy cups/bottles
3 Crib soothers ( the beans need it to fall asleep to it they wont go to bed)
Sunblock
3 Hats for the sun
bathing suits
Laundry soap
Formula/Cereal/ Baby food
Toys
Dvd's
Camera
Motrin/oragel/tylenol
Diapers/Wipes/Balmex
Baby teething cookies
Nursery Water
Clothes (onesies, pj's outfits etc)
3 sheets for the pack n play
strollers
Are you getting tired just reading this list??? Okay if people b*tch and complain that only have 1 baby can you imagine having 3??..lol..I will take a picture of my truck packed tomorrow before we leave and post it when we get back. Everything on the list is coming with me except my mom is bringing up a box of diapers, 3 pack n plays and the walker. Once again please say a prayer for me because I need all the help I can get :) I am going to bed and I will pack my stuff tomorrow umm which reminds me I dont think I have any room for my own clothes.
Happy 4th of July everyone!!!!!!!Thursday, June 26, 2008
Good News in the Mail!
Well I know I have told some of you about how I was going to submit the beans pictures to a talent/modeling agency out here. I actually did it and today we got a letter back saying they set up an appointment for July 8th...A few months ago a lady in the mall had approached me and told me how cute my babies were and that I should put them in modeling. I explained to her my concerns about all the scams and since I am not familiar with the industry I dont want to do anything that could jeopardize my children or put out any money to get them started. The lady told me who to contact and that she had used this agency for her son who actually appeared in Stuart Little years ago. After about 2 months I decided why not give it a try and we sent the pics in. Aww my lil beans are on their way to being famous :)
Teething update-those little buggers most have plotted against me last night because they slept straight through the night and woke up at 7am. All I can say is I Told You So!!!
Paige-I got your email and I just didn't get a chance to respond yet but I actually tried humprys and hylands brand tablets they worked for the first week or so and now they don't work.
Teething update-those little buggers most have plotted against me last night because they slept straight through the night and woke up at 7am. All I can say is I Told You So!!!
Paige-I got your email and I just didn't get a chance to respond yet but I actually tried humprys and hylands brand tablets they worked for the first week or so and now they don't work.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Karl is almost on the move!!
Yesterday I was doing tummy time with the beans and I see Karl up on all 4's rocking away. Well I guess it won't be long before he decides to crawl. Arianna and Gabriella are showing no signs of crawling or even wanting to for that matter.
On to the teething situation-can you say mommy is sleep deprived??? I tried giving them tylenol and oragel before bed that didn't work so the next night I tried mortin and oragel that didnt work either. During the day I am finding them to be very clingy, cranky and just over all needy. I tried to take a few pics of the their little teeth popping up but its still so small you cant see them in pics yet. Tomorrow Marc is off from work so that means it's his turn to get up with the babies...lets see if they keep him up all night. Do you know they usually sleep in late and dont wake up in the middle of the night on his days..I don't understand i guess they like to make me look like a liar. I swear they chat with each other and plot this before bedtime on Daddy's days off.
I am getting kinda nervous next week I will be taking my first road trip with them to Pop-pop's in PA. It's about 4 hours away from me and Marc has to work. Aunt Dot is going to come with me in the car to help in case I have to stop for feedings or diaper changes. If any experienced mommy's are reading this please I can use any advice or tips you can offer on getting through this trip. I was going to leave after I give them a bedtime bottle so they can sleep in the car..problem is when we get to PA they are going to wake up and I am afraid they won't go back to bed. So then I was thinking maybe I should drive during the day but what if they are cranky and screaming the entire ride? I am going to take 3 pack-n-plays so they each have their own space to sleep because I have never put them in my bed. I am not leaving until wed or thurs so I have 1 week to figure it out. Wish me luck!!
On to the teething situation-can you say mommy is sleep deprived??? I tried giving them tylenol and oragel before bed that didn't work so the next night I tried mortin and oragel that didnt work either. During the day I am finding them to be very clingy, cranky and just over all needy. I tried to take a few pics of the their little teeth popping up but its still so small you cant see them in pics yet. Tomorrow Marc is off from work so that means it's his turn to get up with the babies...lets see if they keep him up all night. Do you know they usually sleep in late and dont wake up in the middle of the night on his days..I don't understand i guess they like to make me look like a liar. I swear they chat with each other and plot this before bedtime on Daddy's days off.
I am getting kinda nervous next week I will be taking my first road trip with them to Pop-pop's in PA. It's about 4 hours away from me and Marc has to work. Aunt Dot is going to come with me in the car to help in case I have to stop for feedings or diaper changes. If any experienced mommy's are reading this please I can use any advice or tips you can offer on getting through this trip. I was going to leave after I give them a bedtime bottle so they can sleep in the car..problem is when we get to PA they are going to wake up and I am afraid they won't go back to bed. So then I was thinking maybe I should drive during the day but what if they are cranky and screaming the entire ride? I am going to take 3 pack-n-plays so they each have their own space to sleep because I have never put them in my bed. I am not leaving until wed or thurs so I have 1 week to figure it out. Wish me luck!!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
I Can See Teeth!!!!
Karl has 2 teeth popping up and Gabriella has 1!!!! So exciting yet stressful for mommy. The babies have not been sleeping for about a week. I am pretty much in teething HELL. The babies have been chatting up a storm lately. Its so cute when we are in the car and i hear Arianna chatting away and then Karl and Gabriella putting in their 2 sense. Boy I would love to know what they are saying. The beans are also starting to sit up for a minute or two without any help.
Okay so once again I am slacking on updating everyone I know its been over a week. First and foremost we met Danielle last week for lunch. It was the first time she got to meet the beans and crazy Danni got up in the cheesecake factory and danced with them..ummmm yes she did!! Dont worry the kids loved it and it kept them quiet. Danni it was great seeing you, thanks for lunch and the cute outfits!!!!!! We gotta get together more often but hey isnt that my famous line to everyone?
Sunday was Fathers Day and we decided to spend it with Randi, Harold, Kayla and Karlie at the Liberty Science Center. I was soooo bored but hey I hate that kinda stuff I am all about the beach, the zoo, parks, aquariums, etc not museums or science centers. Marc enjoyed it so mission was accomplished since it was his day anyway. My mom and grandfather came up sunday night so Marc and I could go out to dinner. I actually had a drink at dinner that knocked me on my butt!! I am such a lightweight tooo bad my scale doesn't think so. The rest of the week flew by I dont recall what we did but I will tell you the kids pretty much cried 24-7 this past week. After seeing the teeth coming up it explains all the crying. This weekend we had a BBQ with my family saturday and then today we went to my mother in laws for dinner. I am going to try to take pics tomorrow of the kids teeth coming up. Well thats about it for now......
Okay so once again I am slacking on updating everyone I know its been over a week. First and foremost we met Danielle last week for lunch. It was the first time she got to meet the beans and crazy Danni got up in the cheesecake factory and danced with them..ummmm yes she did!! Dont worry the kids loved it and it kept them quiet. Danni it was great seeing you, thanks for lunch and the cute outfits!!!!!! We gotta get together more often but hey isnt that my famous line to everyone?
Sunday was Fathers Day and we decided to spend it with Randi, Harold, Kayla and Karlie at the Liberty Science Center. I was soooo bored but hey I hate that kinda stuff I am all about the beach, the zoo, parks, aquariums, etc not museums or science centers. Marc enjoyed it so mission was accomplished since it was his day anyway. My mom and grandfather came up sunday night so Marc and I could go out to dinner. I actually had a drink at dinner that knocked me on my butt!! I am such a lightweight tooo bad my scale doesn't think so. The rest of the week flew by I dont recall what we did but I will tell you the kids pretty much cried 24-7 this past week. After seeing the teeth coming up it explains all the crying. This weekend we had a BBQ with my family saturday and then today we went to my mother in laws for dinner. I am going to try to take pics tomorrow of the kids teeth coming up. Well thats about it for now......
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