Thankful Thursday

Before I begin with my weekly Thankful Thursday I thought I'd give everyone a quick update since I have not written a blog in a couple of days. I just havent felt up to it really because I honestly dont have anything interesting to write about. Ive spent the last couple of days at home doing a whole lot of nothing because of the ice/snow that we have received in the past 2 days. It was nice staying at home but then when I think about the fact that I lost 2 days of work that really stinks. I expected that we would be out again today since all of the surrounding counties called school off last night but no...which proves that we should have been in school yesterday because nothing has changed at all! Both days they waited until the morning hours to call off school which has got to suck for people that have you find babysitters, etc. The weather man predicted the weather just right both days so they should have called off school the night before but oh well...I guess those guys enjoy getting out in the freezing cold so early in the morning to make the decision. I couldnt sleep at all last night because I kept wondering if we would have school. I bet I woke up once every hour. That stresses me out! After I got up at like 5 something and it still wasnt called off I knew Id be working today but I still didnt get very good sleep. It is nice to be out of the house today, I will have to admit. I just hope this day doesnt drag on forever. Im at the high school subbing for Mrs. Hooten the spanish teacher. I was looking over the rosters and go figure...I have one of Jon's cousins in class this afternoon which should be a thrill. I also have the girl that Corey dated after we broke up! LOL. How funny? Oh my, what a day?! Anyways, Im sad because all I brought for lunch today is chex mix. I wasnt in the mood for a cold sandwich or for the potatoe soup that I made yesterday for lunch. Ill probably be starving by 3:00! Well let me get on with Thankful Thursday...here are a few things I am thankful for this week!

1. A good report at the dr. on Monday for the girls 18 month check up. E weights in at 22 pounds 12 ouches and Z weighed in at 21 pounds 8 ounces. Z is also a 1/4 of an inch taller than E and their head circumference is exactly the same. The dr. gave me a questionaire to fill out on both of them that had something to do with Autism and thankfully they show no signs! She even suggested that I move them to toddler beds since they wont sleep in their cribs. I think Im going to buy a full size mattress so they can sleep together instead of wasting my time with the toddler beds because they are so use to being together.

2. The opportunity to work today after losing 2 work days this week already!

3. The job interview that I went to on Tuesday even though I havent heard anything back from it! Im keeping my fingers crossed though.

4. The fact that I had power during the ice storm and a very warm house to stay in!

5. My health.

Well thats all for now, Im sure I will blog again later since Im subbing...we all know how many blogs I tend to write when Im here at the high school, bored out of my mind.

Until next time...

Sale: Children's Place

For those of you with children I just thought Id let you know that Children's Place has all their winter apparel on sale then 50% more off the sale price. I loaded up the twins for next winter and got stuff dirt cheap! Go check it out!

Thankful Thursday

Once again Thankful Thursday has rolled back around...my how the time flies these days! Here are a few things I am especially thankful for today.

1. My healthy, beautiful, and smart twin girls.

2. The opportunity to work today!

3. My grandma and my dad who babysit for me.

4. My health.

5. And last but not least, my family!

I will try to post a longer blog tonight if I have time but as most of us know, tonight is Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, and Private Practice so I may be a little busy with all of my shows...not to mention the twins which will be running wild and needing bathes! If I dont post again I hope that everybody has a great Friday tomorrow! Im sure we are all excited about the weekend...even though I will be missing my baby girls the entire weekend. Until next time...

I Should Write a BOOK!

Since I had E and Z I have always felt like I could write a book about raising twins. Yes, I know, that sounds crazy but Im serious. I have learned so much since they were born and raising twins is not an easy task. They should seriously come with a manual when there are 2 of them! So I thought Id post a few important pieces of advice when it comes to raising twins...it may be helpful and it may not but oh well...Im bored here at work so Im going to post it whether you want it or not! LOL.

1. A regular routine/schedule is a MUST! You cant live without it so dont try!

2. Naps are completely necessary! You will not be able to make it if you dont put them down for at least one nap a day!

3. Dont buy two of every toy...teach them to share.

4. Good highchairs are another MUST! You will spend a significant amount of time using them and especially cleaning them.

5. Portable DVD players are fantastic especially if your twins (this also applies to those with just one child) do not like to spend a lot of time in the car.

Well those are just a few things that were on the top of my list but I have plenty more that I could write about. I know that Ivana will definitely read my blog, so if you have any twin advice please post or comment because it is greatly appreciated.

Another Day, Another $

Today I am subbing at ACPC. I was not originally scheduled to sub so when I woke up at almost 8 o'clock this morning I figured I had the day off. Well low and behold my house phone starts ringing at 8 this morning and it was Brenda from the primary center. So I told her Id be there in about 45 minutes. I hopped in the shower real quick and got ready...threw some boots on the girls along with their coats and hats and we were out the door. Gosh there is nothing more that I hate than being called in to sub in the mornings. I hate not knowing if I have to work. Luckily I am scheduled tomorrow and Friday and then next week I am scheduled Tuesday-Friday. I was asked to sub Monday but I cant because it is time for the girls 18 month check up. At least I wont have to worry about getting called in for a week or so. Mrs. Bush had originally told me that I was going to sub for Ms. Kolzow tomorrow but unfortunately she made a mistake but she said I could come on in anyways which is great because I definitely need the money. What I would do for a full-time job...ugh. It would be so nice to have benefits and a paycheck during the summer!! Oh well, I guess Ill just have to get over it. Maybe Ill get called for an interview in Barren County before school gets out since they are the only place that has actually posted any jobs that I can apply for. I am still keeping my fingers crossed that a job becomes available in Allen County...a girl can wish cant she?? I am so ready to get home to my girls. This weekend they will be with Jon...or with his mother I guess I should say. I will miss them so much. I always dread those weekends. At least I dont have to take the Praxis this weekend so I have nothing to stress over. I need to go to church this weekend since I didnt this past weekend. Hopefully it will start to warm up a little. Im hoping Lana starts taking the girls to church on the weekends they are with them so that they can go to church every weekend. I want them to grow up going to church because I never went to church on a regular basis, just every now and then. Well, its almost time for recess which I am guessing is going to be inside. I wish it was outside because Im sure that would wear the kids out so that they would be a little calmer this afternoon. Well until next time...LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE!

Wishful Wednesday

Here are just a few things I'd like to wish for on this wonderful Wishful Wednesday...

1. a full-time job ASAP

2. an end to Emma and Zoie's colds

3. warmer weather

4. to stay busy subbing every week if I cant get that full-time job I wished for soon!

5. happiness for my family

Tuesday Talks: Snow Day

While I was snoozing away this morning I heard my phone vibrating because of a text message...well actually 2 new text messages. I was rather surprised since it was so early and to my surprise it was Sam and my sister messaging me to let me know that school was called off for the day! I was extremely surprised considering when I had gotten up around 3 to get a sippy cup it was not snowing or anything at all. It was nice to sleep in today but I lost a whole day of work which really stinks...and I know there will be school tomorrow when nothing has changed at all. It hasnt snowed since Monday morning and they called school off on Tuesday for what seemed to be no reason at all. I heard some of the back roads were still slick but are they magically going to be better by tomorrow considering that the temperature has not been over 30 in days? Of course not but they will have school and they should have had school today. I called Mrs. Bush to see if she needed me tomorrow and she said no. So as of right now I am not scheduled tomorrow. I got everything ready tonight incase they do call me so I guess Ill just play the waiting game in the morning. Im not getting up and getting ready thats for sure, they will just have to wait for me to get there if they call late. So, all day I was pretty lazy. I didnt leave the house until E and Z went to Jon's for their routine visit on Tuesday. I ran up town to get gas then I made a quick dash through the grocery store to pick up some juice, bananas, and cokes of course! It was the fastest trip I have ever made through the grocery store in my life I do believe. I hate grocery shopping in the winter! The loading and unloading the groceries is the worse part...it wouldnt be nearly as bad if I had a garage which I want soooooo BAD! Well I dont really have much else to say about my Tuesday. Until next time...