How did we not know?!

I am a HUGE Sarah McLachlan fan. Enormous! I knew when all of her concerts were, I begged my best friend to let us go to Lilith Fair even thought I was only a week away from 38 weeks pregnant with twins and on bedrest (she said no). So in the midst of all of this how did we not know she was in Minneapolis for a concert?!

To make a long story short we found out at 5pm she was in town and there was a 7:30pm concert. I sent a WTF! text to my BFF. When I found out even she didn't know we were both just shocked. The ever loving husband then said "why don't you go?" Are you kidding?! I quickly called the BFF and withing 5 minutes we had tickets. She drove in from Wisconsin and we made it to the show with 10 minutes to spare. Can I state BEST SHOW EVER! It was better than 1998 and 1999 Lilith Fair! That says a lot. I cannot get over the show still. It will keep me going on my sleepless nights as 3 out of 4 people in our house are sick.

I have the best husband for saying go to the show. The best BFF ever for just jumping onto the spontaneous train with me. And the best kid for kind of behaving for dad that night.

7 months already?

Where did the time go? I miss my 5 & 6 lbs kids, they hurt my back so much less then!

I wouldn't trade it now though for the laughs, the mamama, dadada, cuddles, and all of the happiness.

Danyal is doing so good sitting up on his own. Sara is getting there.

I lost my mojo

Have you seen it? I was doing so great working out and then my mom's surgery happened. I need to find mojo and get back on the treadmill. Even better I want to get outside with out 18 feet of snow all around me!!

I cannot wait for Friday. On Friday the husband starts vacation and I have a week of help and a date night or two and maybe even a few nights of childfree sleep! The small joys in life!

Fyi, the kiddos LOVE mangos!!

6 months already?

Where did the time go? My babies are now heading onto 7 months! Time had flown by.

We have started signing with the kids and it is hilarious. It appears my kids know who mama and dada are. However, it appears they love their dada. It could be that he has to go 2-4 days sometimes without seeing them because of his work schedule.

We will see what the kids learn next!

Surviving teething.

I have a feeling that the terrible twos may be easier than two teething kids. Danyal's first bottom tooth has poked through and it is sharp! Sara is about a week or two behind him.

The kids have also taken an interest in food. We have determined that banana's, pears, carrots, sweet potatoes, and apples are ok. Green beans can hit the road! I have to say I agree with the kids, those are awful!

I cannot wait!

I have already started looking for the kids outfits for their 6 month pictures. So far Sara has a pink tutu with a white onesie with her name in rhinestones and a pink dress. Danyal has a suit from grandma but I found a Dino tie!!! Perfect! Oh I am so excited!

New year new changes

I do have to say I am so happy for the year of 2010 and so glad it is over. My husband will say the same thing and add it was the toughest year for us. The 4 months of bedrest and 3 months of unidentified postpartum illness really took a toll on the both of us.

The kids are now 5 months old and I am finally feeling "normal" enough to workout 60-80 minutes a day. I love this time. We take turns hopping on the treadmill in the basement and it is a nice break from the kiddos. I love them dearly but I realized I turned into "that mom". The one who was taking care of everyone but me. Now it is time for me to enjoy life a little.

As for New Years goals..hmm I hate resolutions but I will call them lifestyle changes.

1) I want to keep up on the walking again for at least 300-400 minutes a week. I feel so good and energized afterwards. My tendon is even holding up great. I think the pregnancy was good for my tendon.

2) When spring gets here I want to get out walking the lakes with the kids. Last year was shot to the idea of getting outside with bedrest.

3) Lose the last of the pregnancy weight. Given I don't have much to go but it is stubborn.

4) This one isn't up to me but the working out will help. Pray that I don't get twin skin. I will admit there is more skin than there used to be but I was basically 4 feet around the middle, um a little scary!

5) Find some time alone for the husband and I! Try and start bi-weekly dates. With his schedule and someone to watch the kiddos it isn't to easy.

6) Listen to my tendon while working out.

7) Appreciate the people in my life more.

Here is to a new year! The last time I made a weight loss resolution I lost 30 lbs (2005) and kept it off until the pregnancy. Here is hoping to do it again.