Happy Hour

So yesterday's antics continued as I was returning from putting Thomas to bed. As I walked back into my room, I heard shuffling around the back of my rocking chair. Julianne was scooting around back there without my permission and she bumped into the window shade, which in turn knocked the electric candle off the sill and onto the floor. The bulb shattered, the light broke and the wires shorted out with a pop and a flash. A scary moment! Thank God she didn't set the house on fire! What would I have done?

I scolded her sternly, was visibly upset and shaken, and she started crying. 10 minutes later everything is cleaned up, everyone (me) has calmed down, and we're reading her bedtime stories in the chair. She puts her hand on my face and says, "Sorry Mama. I love you." So naturally because it was unprompted and heartfelt, I started crying. Essentially a release of emotions after a very draining day. Julianne was stumped; toddlers don't understand the concept of happy tears. She quickly began crying too. I tried explaining but in the end just laughed, and she joined me, wiping my tears away sweetly. And then she said it: "I need a cocktail. Do you want a cocktail, Mama?"

I kid you not.

I was so surprised/entertained/amazed/befuddled that I couldn't help but laugh again. What a kid. I wrote that one down for my memory jar. Kids, I tell ya.

School's Out

And I'm ready to pull my hair out! Okay so it's the fourth weekday of a 5-day vacation for my daughter, but she's high energy, is bored around the house and won't stop screeching and making horrendous noises. Can't seem to get potty training behind us either. This is life with a just-three-weeks-shy-of-three-years-old toddler. I miss preschool!!! My son is a lovebug and enjoys cuddling and quiet play---the antithesis of his independent, feisty sister. I feel like I'm always disciplining. I thought about how much I smiled today for my daughter, and I was ashamed to think, probably not much. I'll try harder after naptime.

The house is a mess but I'm not feeling inclined to clean it. I'm just not in the mood. And, I'm tired. I should take a shower and revitalize myself, but I'm also feeling lazy. It's 20 degrees outside and earlier I didn't feel like hauling the kids around in the bitter cold weather. As a result we've been cooped up all day here. My son has a very runny nose so I don't think they'd welcome him with open arms at the nursery in the gym anyway. Not to mention every public place is packed w/kids.......all of us moms are in the same predicament. What to do with them?

Just ate an uninspired lunch of teriyaki tofu and spinach. Not exactly mouth-watering but low in Points. Yes, I'm back on the Weight Watchers wagon. Trying to make myself at least vaguely resemble my college self........about 18 pounds to go. I've lost 8 so far, so I'm happy about that. Trying to be vigilant. Valentine's Day was a struggle.

Thinking about doing Shecky's Girls' Night Out in NYC......someone told me that a one-night stint was possible. If so, I would like to start with that. Perhaps Nicole and I could take a table together. Gotta start somewhere! Looks like a fun event. And, it's a night away from motherhood! :)

Out with the old

In with the new! Jewelry, that is. Here are some new colors I'm working with. Can you tell I can't wait until summer? :)

Finally, a blog!

4 am and here I am sitting at my laptop. My toddler just had another bad dream, and after settling her back into her cozy crib, I ambled downstairs for...what? Wide awake, I ended up in my studio looking for something to do. I've been meaning to establish a blog for some time now. Well, mission accomplished!

Business goals for this month: establish wedding-related advertising; create new samples for bridal collection; add content to website.

Personal goals: continue exercising, spend quality time with family, and try to laugh more. Don't take life so seriously. Especially as a mom with two toddlers! :)

More later. For now, back to bed.