Go Granny Go

Here is a picture of my grandma that appeared in the evening newspaper yesterday. Grandma has saved many keepsakes over the years and these are some cards she received when she was about 5 years old from the newspaper. Fortunately, I am the beneficiary of many of these great antiques and memories. I think it's amazing that she has saved these things and that they are still in great condition.

Yeah but can your daughter pee standing up?

Yesterday we went to the mall to pickup the girls new portraits. I left the house without remembering any catheters or syringes (I know I know). I wanted to make sure that Anara wouldn't fill to discomfort so I decided to open her suprapubic and drain her. I stood her on the edge of the van and pointed the suprapubic to the ground. I asked her to push and a nice stream shot out. We laughed and laughed while she peed standing just like a boy. She loses her suprapubic tube today (something must have happened overnight because it doesn't drain now) but she will always be able to pee standing with her catheter. And, I will put catheters everywhere (van, backpack, purse, pockets) and not be caught in an emergency situation. Did I mention we were losing another tube 2 - 1 = 1. Only 1 tube left - the G-tube.

George Bush, quotes, & pics

The "Real" George Bush

Violet has referred to this monkey as George Bush since the beginning.

It has nothing to do with politics but she was unable to recall the monkey's

real name and was familiar with the name George Bush. This has been

entertaining when she walks into a store, the museum or the hospital

and screams, "George Bush Mama!" while pointing to the cartoon monkey.

Watching basketball with Daddy
Enjoying the snow
Learning to appreciate the snow
"That's not the real George Bush Mama."
Little princess

Finally enjoying baths
Posing in jambos and tutu
"This is my baby sister and my baby brother."
Mommy's birthday - thanks for the cake Grandma Angie

As promised last week, here are some new quotes from the girls.

Violet:

"What's the problem?"

"Anara just go bonk your head somewhere else."

"Don't lose patience Mama. God will help your patience to stay."

"I just pinched my finger bad but God will help my feelings to stay."

"Anara, we don't bite people, but you can bite chewy toys."

"Coming Mommy dear."

"Thanks Mama, you are a good helper" (when I took the lid off the Playdoh).

"Mama, I am so embarrassed I was crying."

"Mama, I am going to pray that God will help our power be on. Dear Jesus, please help the man to fix our power and help him hard to fix it." (Last week when our electricity was out)

"Dear Jesus, thank you for the man making our power come on and my playroom light to work now."

"Anara it's okay you can drink this, it's just pretend milk."

"I need some privacy girls." (while sitting on the toilet)

Vi and Anara were fighting. I was explaining to Violet not to boss Anara (for the 50th time that day). She kept telling me that she was just trying to get Anara to play "jumping jumping hakadakadare". I interrupted her and told her, "Violet, it doesn't matter what you are trying - " She stopped me and said, "I want to tell you something and I don't want you to say it doesn't matter until I tell you all of it," Okay, she certainly straightened me out.

Anara:

"Why do (you) crying Wylet (Violet)?"

"Down down baby" when she is sitting in her high chair and is ready to get down - Grandma H taught the girls this song.

"Okay, I won't." (She says this every time she is in trouble whether it makes sense or not)

"Oh, okay hahaha" - just a general response to whatever Violet is saying to her.

"Oh boy."

Am I a Bad Mom - 2nd Installment

Am I a bad mom because, yesterday as Violet was peacefully sleeping on me, I wanted desperately to tweeze her little eyebrows to pieces shape her eyebrows. When she was an infant, I resisted popping even a tiny bump of her baby acne. I have never popped, pushed, or pulled anything on her sweet little face. Yesterday as I was rocking her during phase II of her nap (the mandatory phase that occurs when she wakes up from phase I in a foul mood) I couldn't help but notice how unruly those eyebrows are. Don't get me wrong - I am not a psycho plucker, I don't often wear make-up and physical appearance isn't too high on my agenda, but something about those bushy little duffers made me want to pluck and pluck and pluck.

Am I a bad mom because I am desperately afraid that something awful will happen to my kids when they are not under my watch. I know it's silly. I am not the only person who is able to keep the girls alive and well. In fact, Nate is not only capable but he is also reliable. This weekend I am going out of town for some girl time - I feel like it's a good idea, but I cannot stop myself from giving directions and then more directions. I started to make lists, instruction manuals, and other polite reminders but I was able to get some self-control.

When I come back on Monday I have a slew of Violet and Anara quotes to post along with some pictures of them loving the snow. Have a good weekend.

Privatizing

We can't seem to find anyway around making the blog private. There is too much information on our blog and I don't want to be less personal or more private. By making our blog private we can restrict access. Nate says since I have established my "fan base" I should go ahead and do it. I want to include anyone who is interested in the invitation to view our blog. If I have your email then you will get an invite whether you want one or not ;) If you would like an invitation and are not sure whether I have your email, please email me at rsvphublog@gmail.com . If you ever want to pass our blog on to someone, just send me their email address. I just hate the thought of this because it has been so fun for me to meet new people and find old people.

I have thought about taking out names, last names, places, links, and changing our http. I am really scared to change the http because I am afraid the whole thing will disappear and this is pretty much the only record of our children's lives since I don't have baby books, scrap books, or even prints of them.

This brings me once again to the question of printing the blog. Stephanie, I tried the link you gave me a while ago and everytime I try to preview it I get an error. Does anyone have knowledge of how to get a nice print from blogger? I would be so excited if I could get a hard copy of the blog (at least some of the posts).