Stay at home Mom VS. Firefighting

Me and James were talking this morning about our jobs we have now.

We found out that our jobs are really not that different.

For example.....

• We both make a difference in someones life
• The pay really isn't that great for either job
• There is a siren (or loud screaming baby) That wakes you up abruptly in the middle of the night
• It's really hard work
• We both will find ourselves dealing with dirty and hazardous material
• We both can make good use out of rubber gloves
• We witness Trauma/Tantrums at times
• You sleep, eat, shower, and go to the restroom always in a rush, cuz you know you won't have a lot of time.
• There is constant training involved
• We've lost all sense of what a "weekend" really is due to our crazy schedule
• We both have a sense of pride and fulfillment in our career

On a side note.....

James was sworn into the FD!

Woot Woot!!! I'm so proud of him!

Taste the Rainbow

I decided to bring James a treat.

Really it was just an excuse to see him while he was at the Fire Department.

I wanted to do something St. Patrick's Day themed and got the idea from Family Fun.

When I told James what I was making he was worried people would start to question his sexuality but when he saw them he liked them and appreciated the effort.

The top picture I was trying to take it out of the pan and the top fell off.

The bottom picture I had to cut open, I was curious about the colors.

Now I just need to think of something to make for St. Patrick's day dinner.

Life as we know it.

I haven't blogged in a while and thought ya'll might want to know what we have been up to.

Here is the short version.

Emma continues to cover the world in drool.

I got a new hair style.

Bella got a job.

James turned to cannibalism.

Super "one handed" Mom

Emma will sit in her little chair for about 2.4 seconds

and then she wants to be held.

So lately I have been carting Emma on my hip and learning how to do things one handed.

Here is a short list of things that I can now do “one-handed” aka with Emma in tow.

• Take off my husbands Firefighter hat.
• Put in my contacts. (I was so surprised I could do this.)
• Play Barbies.
• Make cereal or a Peanut Butter Sandwich.
• Dishes/Vacuum/Mop
• Put on make-up. This has been interesting just go with it if my makeup looks like Bella did it. (sometimes it might have been Bella actually)
• Make bottles. Obviously this was the FIRST thing I learned to master with one hand.
• Update Facebook. Again, Very necessary.
• Read a book to Bella. (She helps me change the pages sometimes.)
• I haven't actually tried this but I probably could climb a mountain, cuz I am unstoppable!
• Write this entire blog post.

I just ordered a baby sling online so I can have my hands free.

James said I won't use it that often, but I will prove him wrong!

Steak anyone?

This probably isn't something new to you but it is to me. I just found out they really have this. It was made in 2008 so I am pretty sure I have just been living in a sheltered life.

It's Meatwater.

It offers the needy consumer such delectable flavors as Beef Stroganof, Dirty Hot Dog, Chicken Teriyaki, Hungarian Goulash and Fish N Chips.

I’m guessing to get satisfaction from all these flavors, you’d definitely have to remove your tongue.

I love Vitamin Water but I am not sure I would try even one one these flavors. Maybe the Beef Jerky. HAHA

They even have a song. Check out the other flavors here. Maybe it's something I could get used to, Might be good if I went on a diet. That way I could taste meat without the calories. But I'm guessing not.

Bon Appétit!

Learning as I go.

I Just can't get enough of those 2 faces!!!

I have been a mom for 3 1/2 years now. I am not going to pretend that I know what I am doing by now. Because I don't. I have however come to some realizations.

1-It's ok to take care of yourself first sometimes. If you have to go to the bathroom, it's alright to let the baby cry for 1 min or maybe 2. She won't die from crying.

2- 10 second rule can sometimes even turn into a 30 second rule.

3- Cleaning the house before Bella goes to bed is like shoveling the driveway before it stops snowing.

4- Play Hide N' Seek with your kids, especially when you need 5 mins to yourself.

5- I think Emma loves to pee when you take off her diaper just so she can have 3 baths a day. (Just more of a warning if you ever watch her)

6- It's ok to look like an idiot in the car if your kid wants you to sing. If she says sing, you better sing!

7- I am very spoiled. I have 2 really easy, happy kids.

8- My new theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be.

9- It's true, You do love the 2ND kid just as much as the first. I was so worried. I didn't think I was capable of ever loving something as much as I love Bella.

10- Having 2 is twice as nice. Seeing how much Bella loves her little sis is the best; and seeing how much little Emma's face lights up when she looks at her sister's eyes. She gets a big toothless smile and it is heart-melting. It won't last, of course. But for now it's all hugs and kisses, and that's what life is all about.

Random stuff Bella knows

My sweet Bella is getting so big. I sometimes forget she is only 3.

She is at the most perfect age right now and I wish I could keep her this way forever.

I love you sweet Bella, Stay little as long as possible!