Tales of Ponies and Ponytails.

So normally Scarlett Paige HATES to have her hair in a pony. This is one of the reasons I cut into her mane recently, so as to diminish some of the bulk that is her hair, but today for some reason, when I pulled her hair up and put the elastic around it, she didn't jerk or whine, but instead stated, "I just wuv my pony today" I was dumbfounded. So I quickly grabbed my phone to snap some shots of this glorious pony. I wont lie, it was a mess. It was simply a quick effort to cool down her sweaty head, but she posed like a little supermodel. ADORABLE I say.

I think she looks a little bit like me in that last pic. I love her so... Even if she is noisy :)

Success!

Since yesterdays post went so well... (much easier than on the computer for the pictures anyway)

More news... Two days ago I packed up my cox boxes and returned them to their store. This will save us $100 a month. Joe got is an appletv box for $99 and I signed up for Netflix. I'm pretty impressed with netflix, and was on cloud 9 for the first two days, but I will admit,
This morning when Scarlett woke up wet at 430am, I wished I had a kid channel that would continue playing so I could go back to sleep.

I also miss watching "the Talk" every day on DVR, missed the first episode of the new season of Secret Life of the American teen, and I'm sure Joe misses the recordings of the Daily show and his shows.

I just took this cute pic of Scarlett and Ellie playing. S is potty trained but usually wears a diaper at night. Last night, we picked up Joe from the airport, and Scarlett fell asleep in the car, and stayed asleep when we got home, and we forgot to put a diaper on her. Luckily Eloise wakes up to eat at 4:30 or so every morning, so it was less troubling when she came wandering in for help at that time. Was also good that El was in her own room and not troubled by the noise. She didn't wake up until after Scarlett got settled so that was also a blessing.

We were glad to get Joe back home safe and sound. He went to FL for 2 days for a shoot and got to fly home First class, for the for the first time. I have never flown first class either, so I asked Him all about it on the car ride home. He said he ate pork and it was rather good, that the seats were really comfy, and just like I have seen in the movies they *do* bring you a warm towel.

Speaking of towels.. I definitely need to do laundry today. I still struggle to get it done... Its like I have a mental block against it. Maybe its just the going outside to do it, or the lack of remembering to change the load.. But whatever it is, I could definitely use improvement in this area.

Scarlett is loving the netflix though. She has become a huge fan of the new carebears movies and all things Rugrats. I'm considering getting a second box for scarlett so that I can watch something different at the same time, however I know spending less time watching tv will give me more time to get things done.

Coming across this pic reminded me to tell you about my St Pattys day fall. So, since we have a shortage of willing babysitters, Joe and I went out separately on that night. after he got home and I already had Eloise asleep in bed, I took off to go see a movie by myself at Cinemark. I even wore green. I got my little popcorn and ICEE and entered the theatre. The previews had already started, so i walked in, partially just watching the dark screen while deciding where to sit. I decided to sit in the row with the bar in front, and went to step into the aisle and it dropped down causing my feet to give out under neath me. Right ankle twisted, left shin whacked on the step, popcorn sailing through the air. The theater was COMPLETELY empty. Nobody was there to hear my cry. I grabbed my phone and texted from the floor:

The conversation continued and I eventually got up and hobbled out to tell them I fell. They didn't offer to refill my popcorn which was a bummer, since I didn't really want to hobble over to the concession stand in this state. I filled out an incident report, and decided to watch the movie. Adjustment Bureau was good. FF to now: ankle still hurts. Sucky sucky.

But at least I can walk, and have ankles to give out underneath me. I'm grateful for my life, my sight, and my beautiful family, and lastly for my wonderful friends. Love to all, Red.

Blogging from my iPhone

Okay, I can't lie. A few weeks ago I ran into my cousin allyson, who is an excellent blogger, and was experiencing some guilt for not keeping up on my blog. IN my defense, I never have access to a computer anymore, so I PURCHASED a blog posting app, which I am using to create this post, and if all goes well, perhaps I can get out of this blogger-slacking rut.

Okay I'm now going to give myself permission to rant about this child here:

I know she looks innocent here, and okay maybe what I'm complaining about is innocent, but for the love of PETE could she just please not sing at the top of her lungs during naptime?!? This one needs her sleep!!!!

And I just want a little break!!!! Please!!! Too much to ask?! I guess so... Grrrrrr! At this time of day I'm ready to sell the older one to the pygmies.

Sometimes (ok pretty much all of the time), they play sweetly together. And Eloise loves Scarlett, and likes watching her every move. She likes to laugh at all the silly things she does.

Eloise has become an all-star roller! She can roll from her tummy to her back and even from her back to her sides. She loves having the ability to maneuver on her own. It scares me to think she will be crawling around everywhere before I know it!

At Eloises last checkup she was 15lbs 3 ounces!! Can you believe she has more than doubled in size in under 5 mos? Truly crazy for sure.

I cut Scarletts hair a few weeks ago. Its far from perfect but luckily her hair is pretty forgiving. I got my hair done finally a month or so ago, too.

I'm always sure to take pics of my hair as soon as I get home, just in case I cant make it look as good, at least there's documentation of it's greatness. My hair problems however, fall in the lazy category. Lets face it, I'm lucky to get a shower, let alone time to do my hair... Weekly.

Doesn't seem fair to only rant about Scarlett so here is a small complaint about my otherwise perfect baby. She pinches to the point of bruising, scratches my chest and arms, and pulls my hair DAILY. Can I get an ouch?

This is Ellies bedroom, with crib and changing table my Sister Sarah so kindly sold me for $50 which is what she paid for them at a yard sale a few months back. My wonderful mother in law paid for it and came and helped me clear out the room and get the furniture assembled, along with closets organized, and I am sooo grateful. I told her I wished she could stay forever.

I guess that's all for now. I'm excited to push send and see how this looks on my blog. All my love to those of you who still read this!

Rants and Raves,
Red.