Sock Monkey Fun

I have had been wanting to make these monkeys for over a year now, I have had all the supplies, just never got around to it. Finally, Monday I sat down and started. I couldn't believe how fun it was. I finished Garon's in 2 hours and then on Tuesday I made Brisa's. I had to whip out Brisa's because she really wanted Garon's and Garon was being very possessive of his new toy. The reason why I have been wanting to make these Monkeys for so long is because about a year ago I made Garon his twin size blanket and it has sock monkeys all over it. To complete the package, he needed a monkey on his bed as well.

Happy Valentines Day To All...

I figured that I haven't updated in a while and I think that it is time. I really don't have much to say, but I figured that today would be a great day to express my love to those that will read this and those who have never checked my blog in their life. One would have to be my husband. Since we are utterly poor, we decided this Valentine's we would just be poor and not give each other things. So far we have done that, and even though it is a different Valentine's than in the past, (We got engaged on this day five years ago, spoiled me!!!!) I am really enjoying it. Eventhough I really want the presents and the roses ( I love roses! I love roses), today for me is a time to really be grateful for his love and all that he does for me and my family. I have such an amazing husband. He is kind, sensitive--even when I am being very insensitive--respectful to womanhood, the list just keeps going on and on. He is also very romantic. He has written me more love poems than I can count right now and has always treated me like his princess. On more than one occasion my mother has told me that Gary is not like every other husband; I should feel very blessed to have someone like him come into my life and make it so full. I love him with all my heart, I am a complete wreck when he is away (out of town). I have gotten better though. I hope that this doesn't bore anyone; I am not at all like my husband; I am not very good at expressing myself through writing, but I hope that this expresses what I have felt indside.

I also wanted to let my children know how much they mean to me. They are my life. Eventhough they can frazzle me to no end, they always seem to make me smile and laugh. Garon is always trying to make me proud of him; if it's not going potty, it is putting a puzzle together all by himself. He really is my support through the day with no adults. He is such a big help to me ( when he wants to be). He loves his little sister to no end. He is very protective of her, especially when other kids are trying to hurt her or take something from her. Usually it is Brisa that is doing the hurting or taking, but Garon doesn't ever see it that way. Brisa is my heartbreaker. She is so lovable and sweet. She is a girl alright. She knows what she wants, and she will let you know it until she gets it. She loves giving loves, even to the dog. They are great buds.

The last thank you I have is for everyone that will be reading this, whether it be family or friends or someone that has no interest in reading it, but is: I just wanted to say thank you for touching my life with love. I can think of who might and will read this and I know that each and everyone of you have really touched my life personally somehow, some more then others, but all have. I don't know if that came out right. When I say "some more then others," I am talking about mothers, sisters, best friends, ones that have been a real strength to me in my life. I guess what I am really trying to say is that I love you all. Have a wonderful day and try to spend it with the ones that bring you up.

Its Official.....

Garon is officially potty trained. Garon will be 3 in March and has finally decided that he wanted to be a "potty" dweller. We tried many things over the past 6 months, but the last technique really worked. It was that or Garon was just ready. Everyone told me that boys are later and harder. I knew Garon would be close to 3 before we had a break through, but I never thought it was going to be this easy. I know it is not the case everytime with every child. We started three weeks ago and Garon is very independent on the matter. I ask him if he needs to go potty and he will tell me yes or no. Alot of the times he just goes all by himself. He has not had one potty accident and has mastered going number 2. I know that only Moms appreicate this subject, but I had to share. We are so excited and will be saving about $20 a month. YEAH!!!!!

LITTLE LADY.....not really

Brisa has been very silly lately, especially with her food. As you can tell from these photos she surely is enjoying her food. Brisa loves food, when she doesn't eat something that I put in front of her or she finds, I know something is wrong. I hope this doesn't continue into adolesence because we might have a bigger issue on our hands. We love her and enjoy these little moments.