After baking in our PJ's, Brooke got all decked out for the tasting party.
They were delicious!!
1.30.2012
Whoopie !!!!
Brooke and Daddy love Whoopie Pies. For Christmas, Santa left them a Whoopie Pie mix complete with sprinkles. We took advantage of a snowy Saturday Morning and baked them up. Brooke was so excited.
After baking in our PJ's, Brooke got all decked out for the tasting party.
They were delicious!!
After baking in our PJ's, Brooke got all decked out for the tasting party.
They were delicious!!
1.23.2012
Snow Days
Winter was slow to arrive here in Southeastern CT. Last week, things changed. Snow overnight brought a 2 hour delay on Tuesday. A 2 hour delay in Morning Kindergarten means you don't go. Off Brooke went to Jeanne's house - snowpants in hand. They had great fun playing outside. They read the book Sadie and the Snowman and then made the characters in the snow!!!
Saturday brought the much anticpated 3-6 inches that actually ended up being more like 10 .... we dressed everyone up and headed out. Kristen couldn't pick up her feet to walk it was so deep. I grabbed the sled and settled her in. She loved it ... NOT!
This might have been right before she said "May I please be excused?"
When Brooke joined in the fun she seemed to enjoy it more!! We ran up and down the driveway and they took turns pulling each other.
Today at school - Kristen was an old pro. Good thing I was finally able to locate her "Snowman Pants" late Friday night. Talk about just in time!
1.21.2012
I'm back
Dear Romanskiville Blog,
I know it seems as though I have deserted you and, frankly, at times I have. I love creating funny and clever blog entries and would do it for a living if I could. I let 2011 and all that came with it -- clutter, chaos, the anguish of losing our beloved Storm (no, we aren't over it), transition to a new routine, school, uniforms and weekday dance class swallow me up. As the year wore on, I was more and more consumed by work and home ... and potty training (yup, still fighting that battle too.) Then the holidays arrived and Paul's hours increased - exponentially. We grew tired and frustrated and started to count the days til Christmas would pass all the while putting on a brave face for the girls. The girls LOVED Christmas so we seemed to do ok there. I bought more then 85% of my gifts online or in stores like Kohl's, Target and Walmart that are open til midnight or 24 hours. I was still shopping on December 23.
We declined multiple invitations. That hurt feelings and caused disappointment. I felt guilty and some saw fit to add to that guilt. Then there were those who "got it" ... the ones who put their arm around you and said "you can only do so much" ..... the people who reminded you that Christmas is for enjoying your kids and the wonder and excitement that seeps from their pores ... the people with grown children who sympathetically told you "it won't always be like this" We are so fortunate to be blessed with so many more of the people who provide support and encouragement in our lives.
I read my 2011 New Year's blog post again the other night -- I talked about 2011 being all about learning a "new normal" ... I realized as I re-read that post that learning and accepting are not the same. I did learn that new normal, but I did not accept it. On the outside I played it like I was all "good" .... inside not so much. I'm not telling you anything you didn't already know -- keeping up a charade like that is exhausting. By December, I wasn't even really able to pretend anymore, it became glaringly evident when a colleague said to me "Oh Heather, you sound so weary."
I'm so thankful for every single person - friend, family member, co-worker who helped pull me thru December 2011. I appreciated every phone call, email, conversation, errand and babysitter. 2012 has started off better. Paul is still working long days but most nights is home by 8:30. I have better control of the evening routine. I'm excited about all we have planned for our family this year. The girls are healthy. I've come to terms with the fact that what works for us will not make 100% of the people in our lives happy and I'm ok with that- I really, really am. I accept my new normal.
So Romanskiville Blog and Followers, watch out - - I missed you and all the smiles that you bring me. I'm back and I promise to be more committed. The residents of Red Neck Blvd have big plans and we hope you'll join us for the adventure.
I know it seems as though I have deserted you and, frankly, at times I have. I love creating funny and clever blog entries and would do it for a living if I could. I let 2011 and all that came with it -- clutter, chaos, the anguish of losing our beloved Storm (no, we aren't over it), transition to a new routine, school, uniforms and weekday dance class swallow me up. As the year wore on, I was more and more consumed by work and home ... and potty training (yup, still fighting that battle too.) Then the holidays arrived and Paul's hours increased - exponentially. We grew tired and frustrated and started to count the days til Christmas would pass all the while putting on a brave face for the girls. The girls LOVED Christmas so we seemed to do ok there. I bought more then 85% of my gifts online or in stores like Kohl's, Target and Walmart that are open til midnight or 24 hours. I was still shopping on December 23.
We declined multiple invitations. That hurt feelings and caused disappointment. I felt guilty and some saw fit to add to that guilt. Then there were those who "got it" ... the ones who put their arm around you and said "you can only do so much" ..... the people who reminded you that Christmas is for enjoying your kids and the wonder and excitement that seeps from their pores ... the people with grown children who sympathetically told you "it won't always be like this" We are so fortunate to be blessed with so many more of the people who provide support and encouragement in our lives.
I read my 2011 New Year's blog post again the other night -- I talked about 2011 being all about learning a "new normal" ... I realized as I re-read that post that learning and accepting are not the same. I did learn that new normal, but I did not accept it. On the outside I played it like I was all "good" .... inside not so much. I'm not telling you anything you didn't already know -- keeping up a charade like that is exhausting. By December, I wasn't even really able to pretend anymore, it became glaringly evident when a colleague said to me "Oh Heather, you sound so weary."
I'm so thankful for every single person - friend, family member, co-worker who helped pull me thru December 2011. I appreciated every phone call, email, conversation, errand and babysitter. 2012 has started off better. Paul is still working long days but most nights is home by 8:30. I have better control of the evening routine. I'm excited about all we have planned for our family this year. The girls are healthy. I've come to terms with the fact that what works for us will not make 100% of the people in our lives happy and I'm ok with that- I really, really am. I accept my new normal.
So Romanskiville Blog and Followers, watch out - - I missed you and all the smiles that you bring me. I'm back and I promise to be more committed. The residents of Red Neck Blvd have big plans and we hope you'll join us for the adventure.
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