These Little Lights of Mine

I wish I had a video camera on hand tonight to capture my boys singing and doing all the hand motions for "This Little Light of Mine" at bedtime. We've been doing it for quite a while, but tonight was the first time they both participated with such gusto. To be honest, it made me weep.

Of course, 30 minutes later we were putting diaper and pajamas back on the ultra-determined one, so that dried up my tears right quick. This time, he extricated himself from his one piece footed pjs which his daddy had put on BACKWARDS (on purpose) in the hopes that, without zipper access, he would not be able to get out of them. Sadly, it did not work. He is truly Houdini I'm afraid.

My favorite quote of the day came from my little princess after a fall from her princess big wheel: "Mama, it hurts so bad I'm afraid I might be killed." Drama, drama, drama but she is so darn cute that I fall for it. I am all for anything that will have her curled up in my lap for a few sweet minutes. (Note to emphasize the overly dramatic nature of my girly girl--The fall was on the grass. She was not hurt and was back outside playing with her best friend moments later.)

I also want to point out to myself that my sweet husband spent the better part of the day "undecorating" our house from Christmas. I must remember this when he does not rinse out the sink adequately after he brushes his teeth.

I am undeservedly blessed.

Bedtime Woes

I have two of the most adorable three year old twin boys. Really--they are just the cutest things ever. But, we have a problem that is just about to drive us nuts. They will NOT--I mean WILL NOT leave their pajamas/clothes and diapers or pull-ups on when we put them to bed (at night or naptime). Last night, we had to go in three times to "redress" one of them. Sometimes we even have to change sheets multiple times. Almost every night for the last week I have had to go in as I went to bed and "redress" one of them (it's always the same one--he just will not give up). The "younger" of the two will usually only do it once and then go on to sleep, but the other little rascal will not go to sleep unless he is completely NAKED. NAKED just-turned-three year olds inevitably lead to wet sheets (and wet pajamas if they happen to be in the line of fire).

We are working on potty training. They will often go when we put them on the potty, but they never ask to go. In other words, they appear to have no interest in it. Our daughter was so EASY to train. She basically just decided she was ready and that was that. Something tells me we are in for a whole new ball game. These guys think of things their sister never, ever even dreamed of.

Please if anyone has ANY suggestions...let me know! In the meantime, I'll be washing sheets...

I'm giving it a try!

Having lurked about on other people's blogs for quite some time, I decided it was time to put myself out there and create my own blog. I've really only been lurking for about a month, but in that month my eyes have been opened to a whole new world of communication, support and friendships. I certainly need all I can get of those three things! If nothing else, I'm hoping it will help me do a better job of remembering all the amazing, funny and frustrating moments with three kids, two cats, a great husband and 28 teenage girls living outside my door (I'll save that explanation for another day).

I'm sure it will take me months to really figure out how to use blogger. Hopefully I'll eventually get the hang of it and be able to post pictures and all that great stuff as well.

For now, I'll just close by sharing a verse that I've been resting in more and more over the last three years. Well, lately I'm not just resting it it...I'm wallowing in it!

Jeremiah 29:11--"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."