Yesterday we tried to visit Maymont Park and my oldest daughter threw up all over the car as soon as we pulled up; we never made it in. So here’s to attempt number two.

Success? YES. We actually made it in but with one slight glitch. I forgot the camera battery. 😯

Instead of being mad I’m looking at it as the Lord didn’t want me to spend all my time taking and editing pictures. He wanted me to enjoy my time with my family.

I hope you are having a wonderful Mother’s Day!!🌹🌹🌹

~TOODLES~
Stacey

Mother’s Day isn’t until tomorrow, but with expected rain all day, the family and I headed to Maymont Park in Richmond, Virginia.

After a short ten minute drive, we pulled up but never had a chance to make it inside. I literally had my hand on big girl’s seat belt when the river in her tummy errupted and all the yummy goodness from within flowed EVERYWHERE 👀👀

Guess we are imposing the no milk in the car policy once again. I was very disappointed as we drove back to hubby’s childhood home to get her and the car cleaned up. After a glass of wine I adjusted my perspective and relaxed with the kids in the backyard.

Here’s some of the memories we created.

So much has changed in a year. We are blessed.

SMILE, it’s the weekend ☺;)

~TOODLES~
Stacey

Yesterday we woke up to the most glorious day. The day we would be christening our twins.  So much excitement was in the air.  We’ve been planning this day for weeks and IT’S HERE!!! I can’t wait to see them in their outfits!

My son will be rocking his first tailored suit at 8 months old 😮 thanks to the wonderful Erica’s Bridal.

Hubby and I had a few errands before we were off to church.  As we drove through the different neighborhoods, I admired the spring blooms. How did I not start appreciating such beauty until two years ago?  There’s so much beauty to behold; it’s all about our perspectives.

Service was expected to start at 10:45 a.m. Would you believe me if I told you we were actually ON TIME?👏👏 Yes it’s a big deal for me 🙂

Our second in command, Pastor Nelson, performed the most beautiful dedication service…well, if the twins were awake to hear it. These two slept almost the entire time. Life is hard being a baby. 😂

As they say, it takes a village to raise a child; but all you need is one big sister when it’s picture time.

Big girl left the altar and came back “here’s your phone mommy and daddy” – lol

We’ve chosen these lovelies to assist us with raising our twins.  Meet the God Parents.

I love her and her little family so much.  I admire the way they raise their kids, so ideally they were a great fit to help parent our bundles of joy. I’m so glad they accepted the challenge.

A very important man was not with us today, our beloved PopPop. We missed you but I know unequivocally you were smiling down on us. Continue watching over us. WE LOVE YOU ❤

We are so appreciative to those who were able to celebrate with us. The day would not have been the same without you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

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Now let’s go eat because it’s not a celebration without food! ☺

~TOODLES~
Stacey

THIS IS IT!

The beginning of the end as we know it!  Our daughter has been scooting around on her arms for weeks (it’s hilarious) and our son was slowly inching towards things. Four days ago it all changed. We have NOT ONE, BUT TWO crawlers!!!!

We left Maryland with an inch worm and a very content boy whose means of transportation was occasionally rolling around. We returned with not just crawlers – they are pulling themselves up on any and everything, including each other. My son is on the losing end most of the times.  He’s  taking steps when you hold his hand whereas before, you used your hand to move his legs for him.

My daughter crawls with one knee up and one down.

Our son is a full blown crawler. He crawls on all four.

A dear friend of mine bought the twins walkers. I still have my money on my boy walking first just like I told y’all he would crawl first.

Stay tuned to see if I’m right 😉

~TOODLES~
Stacey

It wasn’t at the White House (Yes I was still a little bitter) but I knew there would be good food, a good time and my daughter would have fun with girlfriend (that’s what Ms. J calls our neighbor) and her family.

The sun was shinning oh so beautifully but it wasn’t what it seemed. It was quite windy with temperatures in the 50s. The kids couldn’t wear the matching outfits planned but we were able to pull something together.

Why is it the kids closets are full but the momebt you try to put an outfit together it seems they don’t have any clothes at all?! 👀

Anyway, we pulled up at Gilbert Run Park late as usual (it’s a struggle getting anywhere on time). While Gramma and I unloaded the kids and all their gears Hubby went to check out the food and it was all gone.:'( Thank goodness we never leave home without a few snacks.

We stayed in the car until it was time to line up for the hunt. Let the fun begin!! Jayla had a blast and she even found $7 in her eggs.  She and her Gramma had a good time hunting and the twins had fun on the swings.

It was a good day but I’m hungry.

~TOODLES~
Stacey

Last year we did a photoshoot here when the twins were about two months old (profile photo was my fave). Since then life has been very hectic but quite fulfilling.  Scheduling is vital. We are capable of so much more than we realize until we are forced to deal with what we consider “impossible”.

Like anything in life there are good days and there are bad days luckily the bad days fail in comparison.  Ms. Jayla is the perfect little company keeper. She keeps me laughing through all the chaos. I love watching her interactions with her brother and sister.  I don’t who loves harder. The twins beam with excitement at just the sound of her voice, they don’t even have to see her. It is quite lovely to see.  They make me so happy 🙂

Enjoy the pics.

Have a good day!

Toodles Stacey

Did I mention how much I hate winter? I’ve been awaiting spring’s arrival since winter began.  Spring is here, but for me it hasn’t sprung yet. Spring is supposed to be when I resume running and change out the twins’ cars seats and begin exploring, not dealing with a cold.

I really could just cry. You see, when you’re mommy you think not of yourself but that of your little ones because you know it’s just a matter of time before they are miserable just like you and the worst part is knowing you are the reason they’re sick.

Yesterday was supposed to be filled with Easter Egg hunts and zumba by the National Monument and hunting for cherry blossom blooms.   Instead, the day was spent on the floor watching kid movies and me hunched over walking my daughter and her pretend kitty. Yes, the upside is we spent time together, but not how I wanted.

It’s now Sunday, a brand new day.

It was around 5 a.m when I heard my son. He normally takes his bink (pacifier) and goes back to bed this early. Today he didn’t; he was congested and had a runny nose. I put him in our bed and gave him a bottle. As he drifted off to sleep his other half woke up, literally!  It wasn’t so easy for her, she drank two ounces and wouldn’t go back to sleep, so I turned on cartoons.

As I walked by big sister’s room. I heard her sneezing. It was just a few minutes after 8 a.m, an entire hour early and just like that, my trisanity began.

Me:- Good Morning, how do you feel?

J:- Morning mommy, sick.

All I heard was that one little word “sick” and it made me a little teary-eyed. She sounded horrible. I cleaned her up, brushed her teeth, gave her meds, then a glass of milk.

I decided to make breakfast when I remembered we were out of eggs. So, off to the store hubby goes while I tend to our babies.

I hope your Sunday started better than ours.

XO Stacey

Sometimes I may not call you back like I said I would. Just know I love you and you’re important.  My trisanity keeps me occupied and when they aren’t, I forget what I was supposed to do.  Case in point, one pile of laundry still on the couch; I’ve been folding for the past 3 hours while trying to eat and blog.

I’ve been training the twins for the past few weeks and I think they’ve adjusted to the new schedule. On a perfect day this is what my day entails:-

8:00 A.M:- Babies wake up, diaper change

8:30 A.M :- First feeding 6-8 ounces

9:00 A.M:- Big sister wakes up

9:30 A.M:- Jayla eats breakfast while twins play

10:00 A.M:- Twins 1st solid meal & juice while Jayla plays

11:00 A.M:- Twins bathe then plays while Jayla bathe

12:00 P.M:-  Twins 2nd solid and bottle 6 oz

12:30 P.M:- Jayla eats lunch

1:00:- Jayla naps

(On an ideal day the twins naps too)

2:00 P.M:- Twins 3rd meal and juice

3:30 P.M:- Jayla wakes up and has snack

(Days when she acts up, she sleeps until 4:30)

4:00 P.M:- Twins diaper change then 6 oz bottle

5:00 P.M:- Playtime for everyone

6:00 P.M:- Jayla eats dinner

7:00 P.M:- Begin turn down service 🙂

8:00 P.M:- Night-night show and milk for everyone

9:00 P.M:- My happy dance, all babies are in their beds

Watch a little HGTV then wake up and do it all over again 🙂

“If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart”

1st bottle

Wakes up and the talking begins

Playtime while sister eats

Eats breakfast

Workout with mommy

Twins 1st solid

Playtime while twins eat

Twins play after their bath while big sis bathes

Eats lunch

2nd bottle

Nap time shenanigans

2nd meal

KO after 2nd meal

Playtime since won’t nap

Snack after nap

3rd bottle and diaper change

Playtime

Everyone plays

Strawberry picking

Watching night-night show

Yessssss!