I'm Wondering Wednesday

I missed this last week because I was sick, so let's get back with it. And just  for the hell of it, this is the St. Patrick's day version. So answer in comments, or in your own post and link up. 

1. Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, if so how?

I have before, but it's not a big thing with me like it is for others. Around here, it's just a huge drinking holiday. I like drinking every now and then, so if I drink on St. Patrick's Day it's more for the social aspect of it, rather then being huge on St. Patrick's day. 

2. What's your favorite thing that's green? 

Laying in the grass on a cool summer morning. Does that count? It sounds wonderful. 

3. Do you believe in luck? 

Sure. Good things happen and bad things happen. I don't think that really has much to do with being lucky or unlucky. I think of luck more as a feeling, like knowing that you're lucky to have someone/something. I'm not superstitious at all. 

4. If you're a Pinterest user, have you been pinning any St. Patrick's day food/crafts? 

Not really. And if you don't believe me, here's my St. Patrick's day & Valentine's Day Pinterest board. 

5. Do you like themed questions?

Nope, not at all. Especially not for something like St. Patrick's day, 

Now link up! 

We lost a little sleep last night

Sunday afternoon I was putting away laundry. Chloe disappeared and I found her sitting in Madi's bed looking at a book. Then we played some peek-a-boo. So much cuteness. 

I'm exhausted. To the point where I can't think of anything to even say. 

Madi was up from the time we went to bed, 10pm, until about 1:30am, crying, whining and banging her sippy cup against her door. I didn't sleep. Boyfriend didn't sleep. Chloe got woken up twice, and by the time Madi went to sleep for the night, Chloe was wide awake. 

That was apparent when I heard her crying, went to her room and changed her bum. When I was finished, she got up, walked around to the side of her crib, peeked through the rails at me, said "bye", then giggled happily. So we got up to play for a little while. 

I got to bed finally around 3am, and was rudely awakened by my alarm at 7:30am. Which was a luxury, because I'm supposed to be up at 7. 

Oh. So. Tired. 

And since I was late this morning, I didn't stop to get coffee, even though I have a 'free coffee' ticket sitting in my wallet. 

THAT was a mistake, because now I find myself randomly staring at the wall all cross-eyed and such. 

I'm tired. And emotionally drained. 

There is just too much lately that I can't control. Oh so much stress. 

Meal Plan Monday

I'm not going to lie - I haven't been following my meal plans at all. Although I finally made the rotisserie chicken from two weeks ago. But hey, all failures aside, let's do this again. 

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Dinner:

Monday: Pork chops and potatoes (Boyfriend's choice - his day off)

Tuesday: Chicken quesedillas with leftover chicken from Sunday night

Wednesday: Baked spaghetti

Thursday: Beef pies and fries

Friday: Frozen pizza

Saturday: Meatballs and rice

Sunday: Who cares?

I'm tired of food. And planning. And life. 

10 Things I Did This Week

1 - Chloe and Made watching tv
2 - Madi pushing Chloe around in a doll playpen
3-4 - Baby bedtime toys always left in our room in the mornings

1. I forgot to mention last week, but we did take the girls swimming last Friday and they both loved it. Madi was a little more scared of the deep water, even though we were holding her. Chloe, on the other hand, was ready to dive right in. We will definitely be going back. 

2. On Saturday I went to a children's stuff flea market. It was small, but I managed to find at least 3 summer outfits for Madi, plus some cheap stuff for the girls to wear now. I spent less than $30 but got a ton of stuff. 

3. Wednesday I took a sick day. 

4. I started getting more caught up on Gossip Girl. I just started season 6, so no spoilers please! 

5. I tried baking gluten and dairy free for the first time. Blueberry rice muffins. I didn't taste them, but sent them all right to daycare, because Madi needs snacks more there than at home. I hope she likes them, but I'm sure daycare would tell me if she didn't. I'll probably try to bake something else with her rice flour this coming week. 

6. I didn't do very well following my meal plan, but we still managed to eat with only minimal stress all week. 

7. I was up very very very early Tuesday morning with Chloe for a few hours. Girl just wasn't tired. I, however was insanely tired. But she was in a good mood and being cute so I didn't mind it too much. We don't get much alone time anymore. 

8. I filed my taxes online. I really hope I didn't mess up. And I can't wait to get the money. With this being our first month with Madi, money is a little tight, and I still want to get something for the girls for Easter. Preferably an outdoor toy for the summer. 

9. Chloe was teething (I think) for awhile so feeding was a nightmare for a few days. Feeding is almost always a nightmare with her. 

10. I gave boyfriend his birthday present earlier. Perler beads. Not really a grown man present, but no one ever said I was dating a man. (Hah). I got him a few things, one being a bin of 11,000 beads, which we sorted from Saturday-Tuesday I believe. I never would've guessed bead sorting could be fun, but it was. If we ever actually make something, I'll be sure to share. Even though I'm sure no one cares. 

What did you do this week?

Week One of Being a Mother of Two

Thanks for the well wishes. Luckily it was just a one-day thing, and now that I'm past the 'hangover' portion that was yesterday, I'm feeling fine again. Although there's nothing like a sick day to make a week feel like it just flew by. Stick around for the recap tomorrow.

Today marks the end of our first full week of having Madi in our care.

The results? 

It wasn't that hard.

Luckily, boyfriend has been working a lot of early shifts lately, so he's been around to help almost every evening. And he's always there in the morning to help with dressing and feeding and buckling in the car. And when I leave with the  girls in the morning, he always does the dishes.

Last night I managed to give them their bath by myself, plus their dinner and bedtime snack. There were no major tantrums. We read a book. We talked to my mother on Skype. The girls watched a little bit of tv.

So things have been relatively easy.

I hope I'm not jinxing anything.

On another note, I really need to start taking more pictures, because I have none at all to post.