If The Hat Fits...

Now, we're not really sure what she's doing with this stocking cap on...



Perhaps she's getting ready to shovel snow, or maybe she's looking for her "homies" from the ghetto.



Either way, DD seems to love her daddy's cap, and we think she looks pretty cute in it!

His Big Boy Bed...

On the eve of DS's second birthday, I thought I would post a couple pics of him (and DD) in his new big boy bed. He's been in it for a couple weeks now, and so far, he's doing great! It was sad for us... knowing that both of our babies are out of cribs now. But it was time, and they love their big beds!

Now admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of these plastic, primary-colored monstrosities, but he loves it... and that's what matters!

Marilyn Monro-bot

This is my new best friend. Seriously, it ranks right up there with Mountain Dew and "Dora the Explorer" (thanks Nickelodeon!).



I can safely say that besides marrying me and giving me the most beautiful children ever created, this is the best gift hubby has ever given me.
Yesterday DS and I went to Walmart to get groceries. Before we left I thought, "Wow, the floor really looks like crap" (well, I didn't really think crap, but this is edited for our young readers). Quickly moved the ottomans, pushed the power button and left. When we got back, it was parked in its charging station... and my floors were clean!
Now if only he could find something that would dust and cook for me (and maybe change diapers)!
And yes we named it... Marilyn Monro-bot. Clever, huh? I wish we could take credit, but there is an actual website dedicated to names people have given their Roombas. Clearly we all have too much time on our hands... now that we don't have to vacuum!

Longing for "The Tardis"

If you're a "Dr. Who" fan, you'll know what I'm talking about. I'm not a fan... but the geek is, and I get the general premise. "The Tardis" is a time machine, and each episode they go back (or forward?) and save the world. I don't need to save the world, but I would love...

Another chance to do things differently...





Looking at these pictures of DD makes me wish I could go back in time and change things. If only I knew then what I know now...

(I thought the geek might appreciate this reference to one of his favorite shows... however, corny it might be. :)

I Think They Call It Irony?...

Before we get to the subject of this post, a little back-story...

So, this afternoon we had a consultation with a DAN (Defeat Autism Now) physician regarding putting the kids on the GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) diet. Now, I know the geek and I are "readers". We have a TON of autism books and at least once a week I spend at least a day (or night) researching anything new that I've heard or read about. But I have to say, I'm getting a little annoyed that we go to these appointments (and they aren't cheap by any means), and we don't really learn anything new. And a lot of the time, most of the time it seems, we know more than they do! Anyway, it wasn't a total waste- she recommended some new supplements, and we can also get blood drawn there for the allergy/metal toxicity tests that we want. It's always good to reaffirm that we're doing what we should be doing... of course, there's always more we can try. From the looks of most of the GFCF cookbooks, I'm going to have to start cooking and baking a lot more!! I'm sure most of you are laughing at the thought of that!

Enough of my ranting... back to the real subject of this post...

I got home from the appointment, and DS was napping. He's been teething and has been a bear most of the week. DD was looking tired too, so I was very excited at the thought that BOTH of them might actually sleep at the same time (this doesn't often happen during the day!). What would I do with a few minutes alone? Read a book, watch television, eat a meal in peace? So, I lay DD down in her bed, and not long after, I start hearing her running around, giggling, having a grand ole' time. I leave her, thinking maybe she'll quiet down and fall asleep. 45 minutes pass and she's still awake... I finally just go get her and bring her out to the living room. She doesn't seem tired AT ALL, so I go out to the kitchen to get her a snack. Literally, no more than two minutes later, I walk back out to the living room and this is what I see...



And what do I hear coming from the hallway? DS is now running around in HIS room! Clearly I am being punished for something! It's a good thing they're cute!

Finally!

How long has it been since I last posted? Too long, that's for sure!
Part of the delay is the fact that we didn't take ANY photos at Christmas with our own camera, so I really don't have any to share. Maybe some of the grandparents have grandbaby pics they can forward to me?
Well, here are a few old pics... they will have to do for now!

Back to Normal Around Here...

The geek is back to work, and DD went back to school today! Yippee! It's getting back to normal around here.

For those of you who might be interested, invitations for DS's birthday party have been ordered and will be sent out this week.

Holiday pics will be posted soon!