Catching up....

SO i have been painting my house for about a week,and spring cleaning closets and donating my old big clothes.I have lost about 15-18 pounds and i am SOOO happy.I stuck too my Zumba workout,but i think i pushed it cause i might have hurt myself to where i had to quit for a month.I am on the hunt for another workout,maybe Brazilian Butt lift??? we will see,i got a check up in about a month.

With spring cleaning,cutting the grass and just CLEANING i have been BUSY.

Alex has been doing so well in school and improving everyday,she is reading,writing short stories,her math is VERY amazing for a kindergarten child.So she got awarded for her good efforts,and got an EAGLE award(Eagerly*Achieving*Grade*Level*Excellence) it is the highest award to get in the class.We were sooo proud of her!

Alexandra and Miss Hazi

Jon and I attended Field Day which is where the kids compete against other classes.It was so much fun! and we even ate with her.Other than that we have been super busy.

Daddy has been trying to spend more time with the Kids,they do grow up fast,and his work does take him away from us...It would have been harder if he was away over seas somewhere,we are thankful that we do get too see him everyday...or night.When he does go away for military training,even if it is for just 2 weeks,it kills us....Alex has become dependent on her Daddy,when he has a day off or a weekend off she asks her Daddy to go out to eat or go to the store.I just sit there and think how hard it was for Jon to0 get out of active duty,it was something that he loved doing,but reserves for now it's ok for us,and that's what i mean by he made the decision to get out to be here and not miss 6 months...or a year away from them.I am a strong person,but i tip my hat for those army active duty wives that have too do that.I dislike the fact that some people think they know how hard or easy an army wife or husband have it.You only know what you see on TV or what you read...the heartache that they go though...it's real and they do not have it easy...life is not handed to them...they earn all this.GI bills?they are earned not just handed to them.I am not about too get into this argument,like i said, I respect the men and women fighting for our freedom out there that have too be away from their families.I support our Troops.

ANYWAYS....

Joshua is growing like a weed,that child will be a football player...one thing i am having a problem letting go of the fact that he is growing up and he is not a baby anymore,i need too let him grow,but i have caught myself babying him more than ever...because he is my last baby...but i am done having any more kids,by choice yes...i love kids,but with this economy being "obamafied" it would be selfish for me too have 2 more like i planned.

Easter this year was done differently...I know we have taught our kids about the Easter bunny and jelly beans and chocolate.This year i explained to Alex what Easter is really about...she did not really grasp it but to a point she knew that Eater was not JUST about bunnies and candy.They got their Baskets a day before Easter Day so they got too play with their stuff a whole day.The next day (Easter day) we went to Mi Casitas and met the family there for a nice dinner,we then went too Aunt Jerrie's house for some yummy desserts.Came home and played with bubbles and chalk!

Baby Bear got her own basket too

Joshua's Basket

Alexandra's Basket

Easter Day

Alex caught a Caterpillar(don't worry she then let it go)

We thank God everyday for all the blessings in our lives,everything happens for a reason and we make our choices,weather they are good or not...just don't go blaming the next person too make yourself feel better...treat yourself good by staying away from drama,hostility and hatred,you only live once...make it worth it!

Love Trust and a Lil bit of Pixie Dust~

Alley

Busy Bee

I have been SO busy,i have not even written ONE entry.New Years was AMAZING,sat at home with My babies and Jon...cleaned the house.New Years Day the whole family went to Mi Casitas and then a surprise Party For our Aunt Gigi.



We also celebrated Jordan's 5th Birthday and i don't think he was too thrilled...who can blame the lil guy,neither am I when i turn another year.Kids had loads of fun hanging out and driving Jordan's Ford Truck :).




The same night i was SO excited girls night with Aunt Lori and My cousin Taylor,to Club Barcelona(VERY nice BTW) we were there too meet VINNY! from Jersey Shore...I felt like a lil girl going to meet Justin Beiber...LOL! But we had loads of fun.I have not worn pumps since 2005 so my feet KILLED ME,but it was sooo worth it!



I also have been going my Zumba work out because my Doctor gave me the OK to work out and diet,i have had a VERY hard recovery due to my c-section,i couldn't really exercise cause i would feel a burning sensation...I was a bad patient and vacuumed right after Jon went back too work...was not supposed too,but if you have OCD like me,you would have not waited either.In other words i did too much and popped 2 stitches.OUCH!I am glad i am better.Zumba is AWESOME and i recommend it!so much fun!





Alex has been doing sooo good in school,that i hated her missing one day last week and two days this week,she has been sick and so has my lil buddy Joshua <3...Took them to see the Doctor,thought they had pneumonia or bronchitis,so we had a trip to Carolina Imaging to get x rays.I got a call this Morning and they said both of the kids' lungs were clear....YEA! but they were getting a prescription for antibiotics,which has too be taken for 5 days...fingers crossed this crap goes AWAY! cause Me and the Honey aren't doing to well.I have not stopped with my work outs either this is Day 15 and i feel GREAT!(i mean still sick,but i feel good!)




Alex received her report card this past Friday and she made all 3 and satisfactory which means AWESOME! I am one proud mommie!But i am off too do some laundry and watch some shows <3

Life can be Hard...but it's what YOU make it...

I am 28yrs old...and i have gone through a lot, from family drama through heartbreaks, and both combined sometimes. I have too say that I am at a happy place right now....I have a loving caring Husband and 2 wonderful Angels in my life, we have been blessed! But i look at the years as they go by (fast by the way) and i see my kids growing fast,they get smarter too.I see how Family can get closer or distant and how Jon and I have had our share of ups and downs, life is a roller coaster...but we have stuck though it all.

I have learned that everyone in your life weather they are there now or absent, they teach you something bad or good,but the choices we make in life should never be considered a mistake...they are all Lessons.We learn to be a better person from every single choice or experience.There is always that person that would LOVE too see you down in the dumps and keep kicking you...but remember you are your own person and you decide if you want too keep getting kicked while your down,or get up and ignore that Bully.I know people personally that still try too keep "bullying" and they live off it...I know that sounds dumb too some of you but i know a couple of you can relate.I try too keep away from the negativity...My personality is mild tempered,i am way too nice to everyone,and i do take many things too serious and to heart,and those people that know this just like too keep jabbing.

You know like in school you have the nice,want to be friends with everyone type of people and the mean girls. It's funny how life is JUST like that...yes we still live in that era,we don't EVER leave that "drama".Why can't everyone just get along and if you can't why don't you (talking to the Bullys) leave people alone,why do you choose to be miserable? unhappy? and unkind? Take a look in the mirror...talk to yourself like you talk to others,see if you like putting yourself down...is it worth it?

Being judgmental is the worse thing you can do...how people are dressed,what brands they wear,because they aren't thin enough,what house they live in,how much money they earn. SERIOUSLY?!?!? how shallow and ugly can you be? there a saying that says..."the uglier you are,the uglier your heart is and it comes out on your face" and i know a lot of those people PERSONALLY...I feel bad for them and all i can say is God Bless your Heart.There is a song by Miranda Lambert "Only Prettier" read it one day...you bully's might learn something or "Mean" by Taylor Swift, I can relate to that song a lot.

So i guess this "ranting" as some of you may call it,is about being a mean,hateful and UN thankful person,i think a lot people need too look in their hearts and realize what they are truly doing,because it will catch up to you.May God Bless all your hearts,mean or not.Why you gotta be so mean?

Love Trust and a lil bit of Pixie dust <3

Alley

Christmas is my favorite time of year! I hope everyone has taught their Kids what it's all about and it's not Presents.We went to the mall to drop off letters at the Believe mailbox for Santa at Macys,we do it every year with Mimi (Grandma).While i got ready Alex came to the bedroom and followed me to the bathroom asking me how to spell things.She folded her paper in half and told me too stick it on my purse while she got her purse ready.So i did...and while i was drinking my coffee i wanted to read it...

Drawing on their letters.

Sending her Letter to Santa

Alex Helping her Baby Brother put the letter in the mailbox.

I teared up,a 5yr old usually asks for toys and candy for themselves...my daughter thought about others.I asked her...

Me: Alex why did you write this to Santa?
Alex: Mommy i want the kids that have no homes,no food and not even a toy....to have all that stuff,i am lucky to have what i have.

Me: well i think that is VERY sweet and i Hope Santa will bring the Kids in need something for Christmas

Alex: Mommy you have too Believe.

The Mall was HECTIC and people were EVERYWHERE! thank Good I had My Mother in Law with me helping me like always.Alex "needed" these twinkle toe shoes that were no where to be found...and not her size.So we went to the Shoe Dept. on the OTHER side of the mall with no stroller so Mimi held my 36Lbs 2yr old half way though the mall.Found the Shoes went to Jason's Deli too have lunch and went to Hobby Lobby for last minute ornaments and craft stuff.

Made a Basket and filled it full of Goodies for My niece Denise

Came home cleaned got ready for the next Day which meant marinate my turkey so it would go in the oven early the next morning

Marinating

All Done!

My Mami Yola sent me this from Peru to go Over the potatoes "papa a la huancaina"

looks like this...sooo Yummie!

So next day woke up put my food on and the kids LOVED IT! they are good eaters so i am usually not worried about that.We opened presents on Christmas Morning...Daddy was working but the kids were super excited to open presents.

My decorated House

Milk,cookies and a Note for Santa...let's not forget the reindeer need snack,Alex said "i am sure they will eat plenty of Carrots so i am leaving them some celery...it's tasty!"

Santa Left lots of Goodies

Card Holder I made

Up close...nice and simple <3

Mistletoe is always a must!

Morning Smiles!

Alexandra's clothes(some of it)

Alexandra's Toys

Some of the Clothes Joshua Got

Joshua's toys

Alex got a New TV and DVD/VCR for her room <3

Took me about 3hrs to separate plastic, cardboard and paper...cause we recycle :) we had dinner and it was DELISH!

We sure were Blessed to have what we have and get what we get,we have a great family and it's always so great to hang out and just have fun! My resolution for the new year is too not take everything too personal,i am going to let it go and just be glad to have who i have in my life.I know next year will be a better year and we will have a lot more blessings to be thankful for <3

Remember Mary wrapped the 1st Christmas Present...a Precious Gift.

Love,Trust and a little bit of Pixie Dust,

Alley

December Blessings,crazy people and potty Training!

So i am all ready to help Santa wrap all the gifts for my babies <3 I need room in my closet! Malls are crazy right now,i don't believe on Christmas shopping in Dec. TOO CRAZY and nasty out there!People we have all year,so do not wait till the last minute.Why go out and get yourself hurt after Thanksgiving on Black Friday???? Jesus Help you people that are crazy and brave enough to do that.I am not that desperate to save money.

I am proud to say that I have fully potty trained my son Joshua who just turned 2yrs on September 30Th. He was showing me signs of readiness ... it wasn't cause i didn't have money for diapers and i was not of those mothers or caretakers that let their babies sit with a gallon full of pee,believe me i am not...he would pee ONCE and he would get changed.I guess that is why it was easy for my kids too get potty trained fast( 2 weeks)He would bring me his diaper and wipes to change him...oh buddy,he was ready!

Potty Training is not easy AT ALL! it is frustrating but you need a lot of patience.If you are going too yell and punish they will never learn.My Little Girl Alexandra also was potty trained at 2 and she did great...of course for 3 days i pulled my hair,cried and almost gave up! but at the end i did it! it took me 2 weeks for her to be COMPLETELY potty trained,not even wet the bed and i wouldn't put pull ups on her.Same with Joshua,no training pants...I will tell you tips and thing I did that made it easy for me on my journey cause i had best of both worlds(girl and a boy to train).

So i went online and i saw where Dr.Phil had on his web site potty train in less than 1 day...i was like "NO WAY!"...i was WRONG! it took my child exactly 3 days and he was potty trained...i was amazed!!!

I liked his Tip about using underwear and not a pull ups because they are really like diapers,so i bought Gerber training underwear during the day i would give him his sippy cup and every 10-15 mins take him to the potty(even if he did not go) we sat there at least he tried and when it was time for bed no liquids 1 hr prior and i would make him wear waterproof underwear and make sure that you waterproof your bed,cause pee on a mattress will never come out and it smells!

Stickers for rewards,Doll that wets to demonstrate(this one is a Baby Alive)

a Potty Book they have many for a boy or a girl.

Alexandra has TONS of dolls but only 4 that wet and of those 4 one is a boy and has well,boy parts...yes i know...so i used him to demonstrate to Josh that there was nothing to it....and he used him for 2 days and he went on his own.

Alex's old Potty

Joshua's Potty,this potty is great for boys

because the front of it is high enough :)

And this is Our Sticker Chart,he gets 2 for pee and 3 for poop

This is his 2nd sheet

The poop part scared him a little,but then i talked to him and told him it was OK gave him toys,crayons,coloring books...anything too keep him entertained...walked away for 5 mins and he liked his privacy :) every time he went we made a big deal,a "party" we celebrated whether it was a lot or a lil bit.

When he woke up from a nap or woke up in the mornings i would immediately take him to the potty,he wasn't in the greatest mood,but he peed a ton! so i got to say it was stressful,i wanted to give up and it is very time consuming.Many of you also teach your boys too pee standing,i didn't,not yet...I think he is a bit young as soon as i am ready to teach him for preschool that will happen and my method so he can "shoot" in will be cheerios LOL.

Do not give up,if you start do not stop and confuse your child. Hope these tips can help a little.Feel free to ask questions,i will try to answer as best as i could :)

These are things that worked for me with both of my kids,i am not a professional just a mommy that went though it all!

I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year....Let's teach our kids what Christmas is about...and i do not mean presents.

Love,Trust and a little bit of Pixie Dust~

Alley