WAY TOO LONG

I've probably lost most of my HUGE BLOG following, he he he, but it has seriously been so busy that blogging was the 10,000th thing on my life list to do for the past month and a half.
BUT
Soooo much has happened.
The school year has ended, so that means I have the summer off from teaching. (YEAH!!!) They say that the best 3 things about teaching are JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST. I do love my job, but I was really ready to be home with my two little rugrats for a while.


CQ turned 3 at the end of May. She is now TOTALLY potty trained and...




we are in the "Thinking" stages of a big girl bed.


Isn't this cute?



We have remodeled some rooms in our house...wood floors over 1600 sq. ft. on the entire first floor, we changed our countertops and now they are granite, we installed cubbies in the laundry room to make it a true MUDROOM. Good Work Daddy!

I got a new SUV and even though it's big, I love it. I'll be sure to be GREEN in other ways...promise!

Best of all, the relationship with my son, has always (actually instantly) been wonderful.
The relationship with my daughter has been so hard b/c of all of the attachment and behavioral issues that she has had. I am pleased to report that she is doing amazing. I mean amazing. I know that she will still have her moments here and there, but it's truly unbelievable what research, soul searching, structure, and support will help you through. It's not even like she is the same kid. I can't even put into words how much happier I AM and I'm sure she is now that we've turned this corner. I also think it's amazing that at 1 and 2 years of age a child can work to make these changes as well. I always say that CQ has been the very hardest job of my entire life. Really no words to describe my emotions...just love. More hard work on the way I'm sure, but right now I'm lov'in it.

I have finally been able to check up on so many bloggers that I haven't seen or heard from in a while. So many babies coming home right now and that makes me happy. Of course summer is always very slow Russia.

I hope all is well with everyone.

I also hope to keep updates coming regularly this summer! :)

Jen

Why do I like Target Super-Center sooo much?

Target

The store that I can spend hours upon hours just roaming around.

• They now carry Bumble and Bumble Hair products.

• My new found L-O-V-E... and all No7 Products. Very good and inexpensive!

• I can buy my kids play clothes, shoes, and school supplies for a very cheap price and they are really durable AND cute...that's important.

• Toys are very reasonably priced. CQ prefers anything pink...no matter what it is. She's easy to please. BUT, for those of you who have sons that are Jedi Knights (like my Buddah), it's important to keep up with all of the action figures, lego models, and collectables. It just comes with the territory, and Target's got them!

• They have a ton of great variety in their organic food choices, cleaning supplies, etc...

• I can get everything I need ALL at one time...which can also be overwhelming at times.
  

• Their "Archer Brand" is drastically cheaper than the name brand items and it is usually much better!

• The kids get a FREE chocolate chip cookie when you visit the bakery. It's a wonderful calmness for 5-10 minutes before they are begging for a drink.
  

• Their White Cherry Slushy is THE BEST! Just ask these 2 very satisfied customers.

They've got me hooked!
What do you LOVE about Target?

Spring Break 2008

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

FAILURE ON THE PHOTO FRONT AND JUMPING EASTER FUN

EASTER WEEKEND 2008


NOW FOR THE BEHIND THE SCENES TO GET THE PICTURES ABOVE...
THANK GOODNESS I DIDN'T WANT PICTURES OF THEM TOGETHER, OH! I DID. :-)





















































OUR FAMILY WENT TO VISIT PAPA RICK, NANA CHERI, AND AUNT MARIN EASTER WEEKEND. BUDDAH GOT TO DO THIS FUN "JUMPING THING" AT THE ST. LOUIS MALL.
HOW FUN WAS THIS! HE JUST STARTED DOING FLIPS OUT OF NOWHERE!