I've turned into THAT MOM!

My" hip" days are officially over. I'm uncool, out of style, and just plain old LAME-O! I went shopping this weekend by myself and hated ever second of it. Sounds crazy, right? I didn't know what to do with myself. Didn't know where to put my hands, felt awkward walking around without children in tow, and couldn't find one article of clothing that I would remotely even think of spending money on. I had 6 hours to spend at the mall, and jetted after 3 to find the nearest Target because I felt more "at home" there. I NEVER in a million years thought that I would EVER feel this way or say such words. I used to LOVE shopping. I loved shopping so much that I did it almost every day after school. What has happened to me?

I'll go ahead and answer that myself. I recently made a purchase of one of these:

That, in itself, should explain what has happened to me. I no longer care about what is cool. I simply go with what is functional and makes my life easier; to include wearing my keys around my wrist at all times!

Don't be surprised if you find me out shopping one of these at the local Penny's with Mom-jeans on, sporting an 80's fanny-pack & a cellphone clip attached to my (mom-jeans pocket!)

Baby Love.....I LOVE THIS!!!

This was taken a few weeks back. Salem decided that Tavin needed a princess crown too!

I admit it.  I'm crazy about babies.  I love babies.  I can't get enough of them!  Seriously, I am in love. Again.  

Unlike my firstborn, I am not anxious for him to reach another milestone or learn a new trick.  At least not yet.  A new trick means he's a month older and a day closer to "growing up."  Instead, I am relishing the moment.  I am soaking in these baby days that are fleeing before my eyes.  Did I mention that I 

love babies?

So, if you're wondering why my answering machine is taking more of your calls, my house isn't as clean and dishes stay in the sink a day longer.....it's because I am enjoying my baby boy. My little man won't be this tiny forever and he won't give me those delicious open-mouth kisses forever, either.  I'm soaking it up while I can.  

Spoken by my friend, Liz Joseph

Valentine's Party

 I just love this picture of her, she looks like such a big kid (it makes me sad.)  

My girlfriend, Janelle, hosted a Valentine's Party today full of candy, yummy food, more candy, games, dancing (not on the pole), activities, art, exchanging of valentine's, mom's bitching about their kids, breaking up fights, tantrums, etc. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!  In all honesty, it truly was a hit considering there were SEVEN two year olds and 4 infants!  Salem was the most out of control child in the group today; that is until everyone else left and she had her Knoxy all to herself.  I've never seen her flip the switch from devil child to angel face so quickly.  She DID NOT like having to share his attention and I think she felt threatened by the other 2 girls there that were possible competition.  OOOOHHHHH-WEEEEE, but once they all bailed, she was on cloud 9-er!  

        The lovers

My girlfriend Jenni with her daughter Morgan (her baby # 2 is due in 3 weeks!)

He is the Man of My Dreams!  

I COULD NOT get that damn box of Sweethearts away from her

Can you tell she was tired??

 The kids having a ball dancing

Zoo Day!

Thankfully the day didn't continue on like this.  Soon after, it turned into this:

Janelle and I ventured out and took our kids (2 each), to the zoo today!  Even though they were all well behaved, going to and from an outing with little ones always wears the bajeezies out of you!  Knox and Salem LOVE each other so much, that it saddens me to think that we'll eventually have to leave them; I get all watery eyed just thinking of it.  Just look at how cute they are together:

I LOVE THIS!!!