Backyard Camp out

Hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend. We needed some good ole rest & relaxation, actually I should say Deon really needed it. 

So, instead of packing up 2 kids and all the camping gear to go w/ it, we just decided to camp in the backyard (or back-a-lard as J says it). We had a great time! We had a picnic. Although, S thought it was more fun to crawl and stand in the food. Then we laid in the sun to get some much needed rays. Would have liked to take a nice nap out there, but you know kids, they had other ideas. But, nonetheless, it was a great day! 

Hey Mom, this is fun! 

Enjoying a picnic in the tent, that is, until Ms. Thing decided to step in and crawl all over our food. How cute S! 

S wasn't sure about this whole tent thing, at first...but she loved it. Esp, when she had the tent all to herself. 

J & Dad had a super water gun fight...um, I think J won!

                 And, the perfect ending to a great day...The ICE-CREAM lady came by. This is the most delicious Shrek ice-cream I've ever had! 

calling all Moms

My son, he is so wonderful...a precious child from God. I love so much about him; he's smart, loving, funny, full of questions and answers, loves me so much...BUT kid you're killing me. Lately, he has changed into this crazy, talk back, argue, yell, crying & whining, difficult child. I hate it! And, I only know it's going to get worse as he gets older. I hate having to discipline; take things away, not let him do things, yell, spank, argue. I need help, tips, suggestions, or just tell me you have had the same troubles. He's 3 (will be 4 in Sept) and I just want to know one thing: "will this get better, will it subside when he turns 18 or is this just a part of being a Mom to a boy?" We also took him out of preschool last month because we weren't happy w/ the program he was in. But, not I'm thinking, the social interaction was really good for him. He'll hopefully be going to a new school in the fall...but until then, he's all mine. :)


My daughter, on the other hand is a doll. I mean don't get me wrong...she has her moments too...but she's gettin' fiesty, attitude, and throws herself, face down, on the floor when she doesn't get her way. Oh, and her new thing...is this screechy scream to get my attention. Like, as a matter of fact, right now...so, I have to wrap up this posting and say Goodbye all.


Please let me make it clear, I love love love these kids, wouldn't trade them in for anything or this life...but  kids...CHILL OUT! Counting my blessings!


Have a great weekend! 

Just keepin' busy...

Sophie is a climber...she climbs onto everything and thinks it's the funniest thing. She's starting to figure out how to climb down. But, until then...I got your back Sophie. The girly attitude is crazy...she's only 1...can you imagine? 

We painted Jake's room this weekend, or should I say...Deon painted. And, he did a great job! It looks so good in there. I was so inspired that I told Deon, "let's paint all the rooms now". He looked at me like I was crazy. 

Sophie likes her big brothers room too. Yep, she learned how to climb on his bed too. Isn't that cute? 

Jake likes his room too. As you can see from his posed pictures. 

That's it for now. Until next time...have a great day! 

Oh no he didn't...

Ok, so my son's latest thing...TALKING BACK! Are you kidding me...he's only 3...and it's already starting? I hate it! I hate having to discipline and spank and time out and take things away...But, I will absolutely NOT have my son talk to me, his Dad or anyone that way. Kids...Parenthood...Wow! He's telling his Grandma a story today, and we're both paying attention...and he turns to me and says, "um, Mom...I'm not talking to you". Hold me back kid. I was speechless. It kinda hurt my feelings too. I took him into the other room, got down on his level and told him he could not speak to me that way. He told me he was sorry and we hugged and said, "I love you".   

Aquarium/Botanical Gardens

We went on a field trip this week w/ Jake's former preschool class and Miss Peggy. We went to the Aquarium and Botanical Gardens. It was so beautiful. I had no idea there was such a beautiful place right in the middle of town. We had a great time! Jake was very happy to be with his friends, esp. his buddy, Hunington. 

Here's Jake & Hunington posing for the camera. Don't you just love this background? 

So beautiful...still can't believe this place is right here in Albuquerque.

My baby boy, he's getting so big! 

Turning on the water! 

We're sitting in this really old farm house in the botanical garden area. It was really neat. 

 I was so amazed by all the beautiful flowers, plants and vegetation. Iris', my favorite flower and they had them in every color. Gorgeous....

Just to let you know, now that I know this place exists, if/when you come visit us, we're taking you there. So perdy! 

Happy Mother's Day!

Lookin' good girl! 

               Just watching her bro, can't wait to run after him! 
 

These are the 2 precious reasons why I get to celebrate Mother's Day! I am so blessed and amazed by my children. Thank you God! 

This is Jake & Sophie's park (in Pa/Coco's backyard). Pretty cool! 

Hey Cowboy! Lookin' good...

Jake's new ride...

We had been talking about getting out on our bikes, since the weather is getting warmer. BUT, Jake is too big for the child seat, which is now Sophie's. So,we decided it was time...he rode this bike all over Toys R'Us before deciding this was 'the one'. To quote Lightening McQueen, "I am speed". 

I said, "pose for a picture so we can send it to Grandpa Bob", and here he is. Love it! 

I said, "let me see your cool helmet"...and he turned his head so I could take a picture. My kids 

are so photogenic and love the camera. 

These pictures were taken at the end of the day, yesterday...after he had rode all the way to Coco & Pa's (Grandma & Grandpa Santillanes, for those of you who don't know). Then he rode all the way back home, AND his allergies will killing him AND no nap! Let's just say, he was BEAT! It was a good day though.