Parenting

This is such a touchy subject.  People get offended easily, when talking about their kids.  I do too.  But when its your family judging you, on how your raising your kids, you might as well stick a knife through my heart.  I know that I am a very different parent.  I am pretty relaxed and just let my kids be kids.  Which type A personalities are not comfortable with.  I am not rigid or uptight, schedules have never worked for me.  I would rather let the day take me where it will.  I think coloring and playing are more important than having an immaculate home all the time.  For the first 6 months of Ava's life I worked, leaving her at daycare, which wasn't  good for either of us.  After that I decided the best thing I can do for my kids is to stay home and give them as much love as I can.  Making sure they get home cooked meals, life lessons and hugs and kisses all day, from the person that loves them the most.  I am by no means saying I am a perfect parent, I make mistakes, but I try every day to build my girls up to make sure they have good self esteem and that they are happy, good human beings. I get to know them and learn how to best deal with their personalities.  I know how and what makes my girls tick.  I know that they will eat when they're hungry and sleep when they're tired and play when they're imagining, watch t.v and read books when they want down time.  I simply do what works for me.  There is a method to my madness.  I feel that if I was to constantly be on my kids, not to do this and that, and to be careful, eat, wake up, don't make a mess, don't spill your food, go to sleep, when would they have time to just be kids.  To imagine a fairly tale world where the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause are real.  Where princesses marry their princes.  When would they have time to develop a sense of self and become independent.

 I am so thankful for my opportunity to be able to stay at home and love my kids to pieces.  How thankful I am for everyday ordinary miracles that my girls  are.  How thankful I am that my Princesses are smart and healthy and very Happy.  How thankful I am that they have and do teach me everyday to have patience, empathy, and love.  The best kind of love.  The kind that brings you joy every minute you're around them.  I couldn't picture my life without them.

In the end I think it doesnt matter how you parent as long as your doing the best you can for your kids.  It would be nice if people didn't always think that their way is the best.  I dont judge, I just do whats best for me and my kids.  Life is to important to have any regrets, live every day to its fullest, keep your heart open and love will find its way in. 

Fun Mommy day

My kids were so adorable today!  At lunch Ava was talking about the stuff/things she wants and Kalab told her she needed to get a job, Ava's reply, "Dad the only job I can have as a five year old girl, is to be a model!"  Then she went on and on for about an hour about how much she would love to be a model.  Ava is such a good big sister.  Always taking time to be nice and play with Halley.  Sometimes I forget Ava is only 5.  She is so smart and is pretty mature for age.  Lately she has also been doing her own hair, and it is actually decent enough to leave the house.  She picks out her own bow and even makes a little pony to put the bow in her hair.

Halley is growing so much.  I am so impressed with what she has learned just over the last couple of months.  Its only a short while before she turns two.  Today I gave her a bowl of cereal and went about my daily chores, when I looked up, Halley had left the table, and was in her room, trying to open her dresser, at first I scolded her, when I went to pick her up, I noticed she had spilled her milk all over her shirt.  She was trying to get a new one.  How independent.  She has been talking so much, I love it.  Yesterday as we were trying to get out the door, Halley handed me my coat and said "dere u goo"  which is what I am always saying to her, when I hand her stuff.

I sure love being a Mommy and I couldn't ask for two better girlies!

My days seem to all just run together.  We have just been so busy!  I am surprised I have time to think lately, but we have really been enjoying our time with friends and family.  Life is good.  My days are pretty full, with cross guarding, swim lessons, dance and gymnastics for Ava, kids klub for Halley and working out for me and lots of playdates with our Moms Group. A new hobby of mine is couponing.  Its pretty fun, once you get to know the ends and outs of it.  I am always looking for that great deal! I am so thankful for a good friend, who showed me how.  Also I signed up to sell Avon.  I havent done much with it yet, but am excited too.

We are so looking forward to warmer weather and hoping everyone is enjoying the New Year!