I live in a Cave

I do not get the newspaper… I would waste it.

I do not watch evening news. Okay, I don’t watch any news.

I do not turn on the TV in the morning, unless it is Dora, Little Einstein's, or some other kid show.

Internet you ask? I just check news that looks interesting from pop ups on Yahoo or Google.

I try not to turn my computer right on in the morning. Mostly because I will get sucked in to blogs, crafts I want to do, or something else, but also because I have 11 dogs and two girls to clean up after and if I am going to get out the door by even 11:00 I have to get my butt in gear.

SO that is why I didn’t hear about the Japan news until 1:00 PM from my husband who is working.  Yeah. He asked me, “Do you live in a cave?”  Well apparently.

I was just telling someone the other day that I really don’t know much about what goes on in the world.  Which is probably sad, but I haven’t felt sad about it. Should I?  Perhaps I need to be better at being in touch with reality and be a part of the world I live in.  Right now My own world is just a little busy.

What do you like to watch?  How do you stay informed?

Here are some webcam photos of my world. I will try to be more involved with the other world that exists outside my house.  But if you have breaking news, don’t call me to get information, call me to inform me.

 

We took these awhile ago, but I just saw them and thought they were funny!

Dressing Maddie up Technology style…

And last but not least….Anna looks like some cartoon ….

Really, is it bed time already?

Being a stay at home mom is crazier than I ever thought. Perhaps I do it to myself by trying to overfill my days?!  But I just want to do SO MUCH. I want to cook more, try new recipes, have “learning time” with Anna, play princesses, play with the Puppies, go on a walk (exercise), go to the park, plan fun things for Anna that will enhance her learning, sit and look into Maddie’s eyes, talk with Maddie and hear her giggle all day long, sew,talk to old friends, journal, learn Photoshop and my camera better, make a photo book, garden, decorate, finish my bedding arrangement, catch up on Anna’s and Maddie’s books, play my guitar, organize the spare room, make something cute.  But how do I fit it all in? Okay not even ALL of it, but how do I at least get the dishes done?

Lately I have been talking to a few friends who are in the same boat as me.  I guess I have been trying to get advice, but also feel validated by their support and knowing that I am not the only one at the end of the day who says, “Ha! I REALLY thought I could do ALL that today?” I have found we all want to do the playing, the creative projects, have a clean home, make dinner before the hubby gets home, get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour, get projects done, bills paid, activities planned, errands run, yard cleaned, etc. etc.,  but at the end of the day we have to recount the small moments and little things we accomplished which  mean more than clean counters.

I don’t mean to complain too much, but I get in a funk sometimes and wondered what helps YOU to feel accomplished?

I don’t mean at all to say I am not happy, because I am.  I am happy to have what I do, but just wonder each day, how do I make the most of THIS day, trying to get to the “to do lists,”but also enjoying my time and working on goals. I am constantly reminding myself, that being a MOM is what I want and just focusing energy right now to just be with my kids is probably more important than clean counters.

Random Ramblings by Heidi Miner. Whether they make sense or not, there they are.

P.S. You want to know how to be a size 2 in a matter of 30 seconds?  Shrink yourself in a photo… it feels good. (:

3 week old puppies

Our little helper…. (morning, midday and night)

Almost getting out of the pool…yikes, more work for me!

The chaos that happens when Mia walks by…

One of our yellow (Anna’s Favorite)

Besides leaving her young to follow us, this is what Mia does best…

Some other cute shots!

Miss Maddie at Three Months

Baby Sis turned three months last week here are a few things. 

She is sweet, but very particular.

She loves watching Anna and the dogs, especially loves when Anna sings to her.

She thinks her hands are the yummiest and always puts her thumb under her second finger.

Gets slap happy before bed and coos and giggles.

Gets frightened easily by sounds or large movements.

HATES her car seat (is the next closest thing to a speedometer aka will calm down when we are driving fast).

Loves to be held outward, unless she is tired then she snuggles.

Loves to be swaddled and then rocked and patted on her back to sleep, usually goes out quickly.

Is sleeping 6-7 hours at night, eats, then goes back to sleep for 3 hours, then eats then goes back to bed for an hour or 2.  It is a little crazy, but seems to work okay for her.

Not the greatest napper during the day because she LOVES to be held. held. held.

Is a quick eater, but will NOT take a bottle.

Will not take a binky and gags when I try.

Laughs at faces on her toys.

Her neck is getting super strong, but not fully capable of holding it up.

Hates tummy time.

Thinks ceiling fans are hilarious.

Loves getting diaper changed.

Sneezes a lot and gets a stuffy nose a lot (perhaps allergies?), gags a lot.

LOVE THESE GIRLS!!!

 

2 weeks down…6 to go

No, not my weight loss plan, but our puppy adventure.  They are two weeks old as of yesterday.  It seems like each day takes forever, but the past two weeks have flown at the same time. It has been a LOT of work and more stressful than I imagined.  Mia gives of her milking services and will clean them up, BUT only after we MAKE her get in the pool with them.  It’s a little crazy.  Our Vet hasn’t ever met a dog like her. Prima Donna.  I love seeing the stages, but I am glad this is just a short term full time job.

It’s amazing how fast they have grown.  The were born all between 14 oz. and 1 lb. 4 oz.  Now they weigh between 2lbs 1 oz. and 2 lbs. 11 oz. They are all walking (wobbling) and have opened their eyes and ears (did you know they are born with closed ears… I didn’t). They are still squealing, but some are trying out little barks.  They have funny little personalities and are hilarious to watch-  that is what gets me through.

Here are some photos  of their changes.

From this… (night of their birth)

To this… (2 weeks old)

From this… ( two days old)

To This…. ( 2 weeks old)

This…

to that….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then..

and  Now…

“…it’s the funniest thing, EVER”

The other day I was sitting at Anna’s little princess table doing a craft with her and decided to put Maddie in one of her chairs.  Maddie loved sitting there with us and looked pretty comfortable.  (Despite the face below).

 

Then Anna pushed her chair under the table.  Maddie fit perfectly.  I was laughing so hard  (okay I still laughing) at how funny it was with her face looking forward and her little feet dangling.  I told Anna to go get Daddy to come see.  She walked in his room and said,  “Daddy, you have to come see… it is the funniest thing, EVER.” How could he turn down such an invitation?  This is what he saw.  ENJOY…

Anna also posed herself like this as told me to take a picture, how could I resist.  This is Anna and “brown baby.”