Thomas and Elizabeth are 20 months old now. They are at such a fun stage and seem so big and grown up. They eat from their own plates and are getting better at using utensils. They play and talk non-stop. Of course, most of their talking is their own language, but they are attempting more words each day. E and T keep David and I laughing constantly. E has suddenly become very attached to her pink monkey given to her by Gramps and Grandmother. She holds it smiling and says "Nini" which is how she says monkey. It is quite cute. Thomas uses the biggest question hands right now and is so deliberate when saying words. His eyes get really big and he looks so intently in our eyes making sure we are hearing him. I can't believe how fast they are growing.
I have registered Thomas and Elizabeth in a Methodist preschool for next year. They will go two days a week until noon. I am so excited about the whole experience for them. They will make friends, learn how to socialize with other adults....all without mama being there.
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David is out of town for a few days. He is actually in my "old stomping grounds."......Northwest Arkansas. How I would have loved to go on this trip with him though I know the area has changed SO much since I lived there. It has been seven years since I lived there....so hard to believe how quickly time passes and life changes. I am currently feeling very "middle aged". I look like hell when I wake up in the morning with puffy, saggy eyes. When did this happen? All of the sudden?
Amanda and I had an interesting conversation the other day about how different we are now compared to when we were 25ish. She recently went shopping with some twenty-somethings and was brought face to face with such differences.
Her trip went like this:
Amanda went straight to the sale racks.......twenty-somethings bought $160 jeans
Amanda buys black, tan, white.........twenty-somethings bought pinks, yellows, etc.
When exactly does it happen? At what age do we become so practical? I guess what is important to us changes. When I was 25 I was single and on my own spending money only on myself. Now I don't care as much about clothes and appearance but instead find delight in watching my children grow and learn.
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AMEN SISTER! But ya know what is even scarier? I think I might be hitting a small mid life crisis! I haven't shopped anywhere but Target for myself in the last 5 years, spending maybe 200-300 a year on clothes! This past week, I bought a pair of 89 dollar jeans! WHAT? AND THEN went to Target and dropped a couple hundred... and I feel guilty! but I want to feel good around Jason, ya know? I decided to look at my motives... I want to look decent for Jason and feel good about myself when he gets home from work... no more sweats and Tshirts for me!
Off that topic... Great to hear about how good the kids are doing! Give them hugs! I sure love to hear about their development and personalities!
talk soon!
jennifer
Yes, Ashley...you are a mama! Isn't it great but at the same time so weird? Sometimes I feel like I'm standing outside of myself...looking at myself...and saying, "Is that really me?"
I do give myself running time a few times a week. It keeps me sane and gives me more self-esteem about my aging body! It's real...we get old. (But I do like when people are surprised that I have three children and have been married for 12 years!)
I don't want to fight my age...I just want to age "gracefully!" (Is that possible?)
Good for you getting a break next year!
Jennifer, I am right there with you. I buy all my clothes at Wal-Mart and Old Navy with one exception. In December David and I were going on a business weekend trip to Charleston, and I went to Ann Taylor Loft (with money from my mom because I too feel guilty whenever I spend money). My motives were the same as yours...I wanted to feel good about myself, and the Wal-Mart jeans don't do that for me:)I like to look good/feel good for David and try to put makeup on everyday. I figure David doesn't want to see me gross everyday. I agree with you...NO MORE SWEATS!
Marria, being a mama is great but weird. I too look around me and can't believe I have two children. I hope to get in some time for myself when the twins are in preschool. I need it so badly...time to do something for me (no grocery shopping or cleaning).
I totally know what you mean......the nicest outfit I have bought myself lately came from Target!! :) But Price gets the nice clothes! Can't wait to see you guys!
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