Choo Choo Train Cookies

It's girl-scout season again, and they're out in full force preying on... well, everybody! This year, they've ditched the door-to-door strategy, seeking out a new catch and release program, cleverly tricking innocent consumers into multiple purchases. We've all seen it.. week after week the troupes patiently wait outside of grocery stores, posed to strike those who have just placed a fresh $20, cash back from their weekly food shopping, into their wallets.

I have to admit, I've fallen victim to this scam on several occasions. Most recently, purchasing their new Lemon Chalet Cremes. Turns out, William (as well as Ryan) love them! Personally, I’m not a fan of the lemon flavoring in baked goods, but William can’t get enough. He calls them “Choo Choo Train” cookies. He thinks the design on the cookie looks like a choo choo train. I guess it does, kinda.

The next time I see those dreaded girl scouts, I’ll have to get William another box. :)

"I'm not touching you, I'm not touching you..."

Megan is growing like a weed. So much, in fact, that we've had to get new car seats for her because her legs are too long! This weekend, we went to BJs and picked out a couple of car seats and installed them.

This morning, on the drive into daycare, Ryan noticed that the new car seat puts Megan closer to William... allowing them to reach each other in the back seat. So now it has started. Day 1 of using the new car seat, Megan has already stolen some of William's items, causing him to complain "Megan took my blanket!", and William is able to steal toys and blankets from Megan as well.

I guess, pretty soon Ryan and I will have to start using the age-old response: "I'll turn this car around, right now!"

Chimney Rock Park

We wanted to get out of the house on this three-day weekend, and on the recommendation of a friend, we decided to visit Chimney Rock Park. check it out: chimneyrockpark.com

Located in the NC mountains (close to Ashville), it was beautiful! We hiked two trails that were approved for smaller children. William had a great time. He had lots of room to run and throw rocks. We also went into a few tourist caves, which William loved.

The fresh air was nice, and on the way home, both kids slept. A perfect outing for a winter weekend.

Click here: To see a gallery of all Chimney Rock Park pictures.

Megan's Milestones

Megan hit a milestone recently. She is now capable of sitting up on her own.

For all of you new parents out there, let me tell you, this is one of the best milestones to reach. Now there is no more preparing a seat for her before you put her down, everywhere is a seat!!

Not My Favorite

While William was devouring all the candy he got from daycare yesterday, he opened up a package of Necco Sweetheart Candy Hearts. You know the kind.. tastes like dried cement and has little messages like "be mine" and "puppy love" written on them.

Anyway, so William opens a package and crunches one up. He's got this not-so-sure look on his face, but still says "Mmm. This is good." He takes another one... still not yet smiling but assures himself again "Yeah. This is good." After the third one he hands me the package and tells us that this is not his favorite. ha ha ha.. I hear you kid! I'm not sure who's eating those things, but they are nasty!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day, Everybody!!!!

This morning started with a box of Godiva Chocolates from Ryan (awwwe), and cards from the kids! William was excited to pass out his "Cars" themed valentines at daycare today. Hopefully he won't get too much candy from school. He's going to be wired tonight, I just know it!

Finally, SLEEP!

For the first time since Megan was born, we had a completely UNINTURRUPTED night of sleep!! Normally, even if Megan doesn’t wake up to eat until 4 or 5AM, she wakes up a few times and we have to put the pacifier back in her mouth. Last night we didn't have to get up at all! We woke up at 5:30AM w/the alarm and didn’t hear from her until 6AM!!

I’m praying that it’s not a fluke. Please let this period of getting no sleep be over… Ryan and I need it for our sanity.