Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Most grateful moment: Driving in to the parking lot at the rec center, after a week of pink eye and ear infections in our house. It felt like we were among the living again, back into our routine- which I was really enjoying before the kids contracted their germs! My workout was my most grateful moment because it affected my mood for the rest of the day.

One thing I learned today: That I am capable of wasting hours, upon hours putzing around on the computer. I got both the kids sleeping this afternoon at the same time- which was the perfect opportunity to shower. Instead I made the mistake of checking my email and got sucked into cyberspace for 2 hours, with nothing to show for it. Huge waste of time.

One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I hadn't attacked Tommy for leaving Jack's diaper on the floor after giving him a bath. I have a habit of letting my mouth speak before weighing the consequences of what it is saying. The problem is, I know that this is a habit and I am not doing anything to stop it- which causes issues that could easily be avoided.

Best life tip of the day: a sprinkle of garlic salt on a grilled cheese sandwich makes a world of difference.

Biggest laugh of the day: I think was Mallie's! She was laughing harder than I have seen her in a long time while I was tickling her tummy with my nose. Unfortunately, when I do this, along with laughing hysterically, she also grabs as much of my hair as her little fists can hold and hangs on for dear life. Ouch! But it's worth it to hear that little laugh!

Best Tommy moment: Tommy picked up his new glasses today after work. He'll wear them for distances (driving, watching TV, etc.) But he is self-concious about them. He looks really cute in them though!!!

Best Jack moment: Jack was shooting his basketball tonight and threw it to Tommy for him to shoot it. Tommy missed the shot, but Jack still got so excited and threw his arms up in the air and began to yell "Yea!", but he did this all so quickly that his feet came out from under him. He slammed himself on the ground with such force from standing position- he was there one minute and gone the next. Tommy and I both shot up and said 'Are you OK!?' to which he replied, laughing, "Yeah, that funny Mommy! I hit the floor".

Best Mallie moment: Mallie FINALLY started eating her baby food with no effort and actually opening her mouth for a spoonful (instead of my prying it open with the spoon!) It was so shocking to me- as we've been trying to get her to do this for 3 months now! She ate 2 bowl fulls of oatmeal and pears throughout the day. I'm hoping this gets her into a little more of a rigid schedule with her eating and sleeping- now that she's almost 7 months old!!!