Potty Training

We're trying to potty train Ellie again. She's been doing well, but then we'll have a moment where she just doesn't want to go potty. She will start crying to have a nappy on instead of wearing undies. It is getting just a little frustrating. But, at the same time I am proud of her. I just wish she wouldn't have these little hissy fits!!

As she's getting to three she is getting more and more defiant. Today we went shopping and she really was just a pain. At one point she sat herself down in the middle of the isle, hands in lap and wouldn't budge. I had to hide around the corner and laugh because it was so darn cute. I wanted to whip out the camera and take a photo but I thought that might over-ride my 'stern mum' voice I used when I told her to stop being silly and get up. All this because she couldn't have a lollypop.

At the end, as we were leaving she dug her heals in and told me she wasn't coming home with me. I tried to get her to come with a bit of counting but she stomped her foot and repeated that she was not coming home with me. So, I went to get her and she dodged me a few times before I grabbed her. Then she wacked me in the face. I think I have a fat lip, it was hard. Then she kicked, hit and screamed her way out of the shop. Charming.

*Sigh* Where is my lovely little girl??

I Wish

I Wish I was blogging daily, as I promised.
I wish I was feeling better. That my headache was gone, my throat wasn't burning and my stomach wasn't churning. Bleh.

Life

I've been quite sick and miserable and feeling sorry for myself. It's horrid. I've just wanted to curl up in bed and sleep, sleep, sleep. But, with two little girls that's just impossible :(

Almost Forgot!

I even had a full post planned - in my head. That will have to wait until tomorrow. Two sick girls have made me exhausted today with demands and whinging and since both had me up throughout the night I am not feeling great. Good night!!!

Okay, so this whole week is really long and sucky. Both girls are unwell, which means they're grumpy and basically horrible. With both girls being very kissy and huggy I am starting to feel a little unwell myself.

I want to know why, when I try to get a nice picture of my girls together they act like they can't stand to be near each other, even resulting in hitting and screaming and the moment I put away the camera and turn my back they get all cute. Like today. I was trying desperatley to get a nice photo of them together for my ADSR Challenge #10 (see our ADSR Blog for more info) and I just couldn't get them to even go near each other without issues, so I gave up and started on some dishes only to turn around and see them dancing, hand-in-hand, to Pink. As quick as I could, I wiped my hands, grabbed the camera and turned it on only to find they'd decided that was old.

I tried and tried to get them to do it again, but they were defiant to the end.

I went back to the dishes, only to hear them having a great time singing and playing on Ellie's bed, so I tried to stealth to the door with the camera - lo and behold Ellie pops off the bed the moment I peek in.

ARGH!!!

This was the closest I got:

Not-so-happy-chappys

Argh!

Today has felt like it has gone on forever. I am exhausted, my legs and feet ache, my head is splitting and I am simply in a bad mood. Welcome to my life, I guess.

Maybe I need to look into some type of meditation. Zen. Hehe.

I can't believe it's only Tuesday. This morning I was sure it was at least Wednesday and was shattered to hear The Wiggles sing Tuesday's song on their Wiggly Waffle.

I'm Here!!

So, we're home. It's been a long, tiring day. The girls are a bit feral and I am simply exhausted.
I just really want to show you want happened when I told my girls not to get dirty while I hung the clothes.

Yup, my kiddos are oh-so-obedient.

Some days I wish we had a playpen for outside because sometimes the last thing I need is to have the girls get dirty, make more laundry and need a middle of the day bath. Today was such a day. I was so frustrated.

Please, enlighten me as to what you do when you reach breaking point?? I spent a lot of time raising my voice today. I hate that, but I didn't have the energy to think about reacting any other way. I don't want to be a grump. Really and truly I don't.

Yeah I Suck

We're going home tomorrow - so, I will try to write everyday for the REST of the month... I have the best of intentions... :)

Day 2 - Go me!

So, this is day two of posting! Yay :)

Something strange happened today - not bad strange, though. I took the girls to visit my dad (I am here looking after my sick mum) and just as we were leaving I noted a P-Plater parking in front of us before popping off to the shop to get more milk. As we were getting back in the car, mum rang to tell me my once best friend and forever adopted sister had called and was coming to visit. We've not seen much of each other in recent years, in fact this was the first time she had met Kahlei.

The strangest part was that Kirdy was here for a job interview - she might be moving here! And will probably be here before us! I am so so so excited. I love the idea of us living in the same town again. I love the idea of my girls getting the chance to get to know this person who I spent so much of my teenage years with, this person I love so dearly. Just thinking about the prospect now makes my chest bubble with excitement (you know that feeling). I know it wouldn't be the same as when we were young and spent every weekend together and most week days, but that's okay. I would just be happy to see her occassionally. Maybe she could babysit for me sometimes. And I could return the favour when the time came ;)

NaBloPoMo - March

Since I have not been a good blogger for some time now I have decided to participate in this month's NaBloPoMo. This month's topic is Strange(r). I am sure at some stage I can come up with something in line with that ;)

I know it's probably hard to believe I will post every day for a month, but I will!! Really, I will.