Pottery & Fish

Last week our family found something else we love to do together. I've been wanting to try out this cool little place called Dish'n. Its one of those "paint your own" pottery places. We let the girls paint magnets and we made a plate together as an anniversary present for Hubby's parents.

Then, today after a meeting with our attorney, Hubby and I decided to unwind by painting pottery. I made a "precious" piggy bank and Hubby made a "manly" beverage stein. I think he likes this place more than he lets on (today was his idea).

We took the girls fishing this morning. Monster actually picked up a cricket!!! Monkey just wants to cast and reel in the line, but hey, at least she's mastering the fundamentals early.

I can't believe our girls are growing up so fast and I love it, but hate it at the same time. They are both so independent, yet they need our love and guidance more each day.

Life is great!

(oh, & I turned 24 this week!)

Lions, Rockets, and More!

So, we joined the Zoo Society and Sci-works...with these memberships we can go to almost any zoo, aquarium, and science center all over the place. YAY! Our girls love animals and learning and we can't wait to wear out our passes. Our first trip to Sciworks was AWESOME!

Hubby is such a science nerd and I don't know who had more fun...him or the girls. Monster wanted to run around and do EVERYTHING. Monkey wanted to stay in the music room (mommy won't mind that at all) . Monkey slept through "The Cardboard Rocket" presentation in the Planetarium. Monster thought it was cool, but sooooo long. We agree.

Since the Zoo is 15 minutes from our home, we can go there all the time! I can't wait until summer. Monster wants to do Zoo camp...we'll see how that goes. Both girls love the Chimpanzees. Ashley's favorite is the "Bluppalos" (yes, i meant to spell it that way). Monkey loves the fish. I want to see the baby lions sooo bad! The new elephant exhibit will be done soon too! We have a "family plus" membership, so if you want to go, let me know.

We are having so much fun as a family with me being home and Hubby working nights. It is so great having this time together while the girls are young. Maybe if we establish "family time" now, it won't kill them to be seen with us in 10 years...LOL, we'll see.

March 15

Its pretty sad to think that a mom in today's world would treat their child as an object to control. I wouldn't be as angry if I thought she actually cared about the child's well being more than causing other people hurt. It's even worse that I have to watch it happen. I love our daughters very much and want nothing but the best for them. It hurts to think that another mother can't get past her own feelings of self-doubt and insecurities to give her child the best possibilities to succeed and grow. Just because you give birth to a child does not give you the right to control their every move. If you want something to control, buy a puppy.

Children should be raised to be independent, strong, and loving with respect and discipline. I don't want to be my children's friend. I want them to love, respect, and trust me. As long as they do that, I will give them anything within my reach (and even some things I have to stretch to get).

We are seeking full custody in order to provide a safe, stable, loving home for Monster. It is in her best interest not to have to go back and forth so much between her home and a hostile environment where her father and I are put down and belittled in front of her. A child should never be placed in the position that she has been in for her whole tiny life. We have our first court date on April 10. Please keep Monster in your thoughts and prayers everyone. Thanks for your support.

Stay At Home Mommy!

Ok everyone...I have decided to be a "stay at home mom" for a while. Matthew and I wrestled with this for a long time, but we've come to the conclusion that this is the best thing for all of us.

The girls will be at home with us during the day, he'll fight crime at night (LOL). I love being married to BATMAN...well, close to BATMAN.

I know that the girls will learn just as much from me as they would from preschool, especially since that is what I so...or did& and we're setting up play groups for the girls, so if you're interested, let me know.

I can't wait to spend everyday with my family!