Twins Corner: Oh goodness birthday fun!

Oh goodness, mommy is being a little rediculous about my excitment for Caleb and my Simi bears first birthday. But am happy to admit, I go crazy over all the "firsts"; not only G and Paige's first birthdays, but first smiles, first crawl, and especially that first wave and first clap. THAT has got to be the cutest thing on earth. Simi, you did both of those on May 14th, and Caleb, Mr. Chill, you shared your first wave with the world on June 7 and your first claps on June 18th.
I am throwing a big birthday bash (love to do that for the firsts) and have found the perfect theme.

Oh yes, cute little safarie animals. I know that when you read this when you get older, you will probably, (no wait) you will make fun of your old mom and I will love it :) But, to my defense, just wait till you have kids of your own and you will understand someday....(as I type more blogs, you will probably see me type that phrase a lot! Darn.) But is it ohhh sooo true. I love you boys to pieces and God could not have blessed me with a happier set of twins. OK, you've both had your moments and I've had to pray for "happiness, happines, happiness" many a times, but honostly you guys have been great. Lover bugs, bears, sweet peas, and joy.
oh, ok, I'm getting carried away, so back to my excitement. Here are your cute little invites:


adorable :)

Look out for July 2nd, Friday's Fun Factor. Will be one to remember and I am so excited. Here are some more fun pictures I took of you two.

So fun.

Bitter-sweet potty Training?

Well, I ask myself how can potty training be bitter sweet? I was completely thrilled when G was successfully potty-trained at two and a half. And now it's my Paiger's turn. We have spent the last 2 grueling (but totally rewarding) days, potty-training and I do believe she has got the concept. G was so successful with "How the Potty Train in One Day", that I carried over that method with Paige (http://www.potty-training-in-one-day.com/) Wha-la, again, a complete success. Yes, there will be "maintenance" over the next week or so, but she has pretty much gotten it figured out, and oh baby girl, I'm so proud of you.
Although it's tedious, it's wonderful to spend a day and a half of one-on-one time with your child. No children to get distracted by, no tv, no babies, just her and I. We read books, colored, brushed each others hair endlessly, sang songs and played "patty-cake" till we dropped while she sat patiently on the potty for 10 minutes at a time throughout the day. What patience it required from both of us, but what a MAJOR bonding experience.... and rediculously enough, I am crying.
SWEET: my little girl is successfully potty trained; I could shout "HOORAY" from the rooftops for hours! (no more stinky poopy diapers!!!) BITTER: my little girl is growing up. All apart of life, but a reminder that they don't stay young forever. I wasn't this "bitter, sweetly" sad when G got potty trained; maybe because he is a boy? I don't know.
Last night after G fell asleep on the couch upstairs (Friday-fun factor and slumber party night!), you wanted to come down and watch movies with dad and I. I didn't resist this time. I held you in my arms during the movie, we ate ice cream, and then we fell asleep in bed together. I just don't get enough of those with you, precious girl. What a grueling two days; we just deserved it.

A part of my heart hurts a little today, but in a good way Miss Paige :) You and I are close; soul sisters and I'm so proud of your major accomplishment. You did great. What a wonderful 2 days we have shared together. I love you, deeply.

All in all, you can't put a price on this potty-training thing! Potty Patty doll: $39.95, M&M's for "treats": $3.95 (Yes, I bought a big bag so I could finish them after our training :), cleaning carpet solution: $6.95 (didn't need much!), patience: LOTS, success: yes! Bonding with my girl: priceless, and rewarding.