The TODDLER Attitude

So as a mom of two toddlers I have seen my fair share of A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E! Miss Gracie is my reserved whiny child that likes to throw tantrums when it comes to just about anything especially when she does not get her way. Miss Maya is my dare devil and very expressive child. She rarely throws a tantrum but she has some very funny expressions and actions. Tonight we were on our way to her last tumble class (see entry below) and I was taking pictures because that is what I do! Apparently Miss Maya had enough of my paparazzi ways and she crossed her arms and hung her head and said "No Mommy!" I just thought the pictures were a perfect representation of her "Toddler Attitude" and they are just too cute!

Ta-Ta Tumble

Well....tumbling is officially out! I withdrew Maya from her class today. It was such a disappointment and let-down and honestly I am relieved to be done with it although she only went twice. I went in with every intention of dropping Maya off and leaving her today. As soon as we walked in she grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. She started screaming if I tried to put her down and neither of the teachers would come to try and get her interested in something else. The class is only 30 minutes and there were at least 8 two or three yr old girls in the class. So.....by the time Maya got up to the mat for her turn it was already almost 5:45 and the class ends at 6. RIDICULOUS! Maya would have only been able to go to the mat twice in the whole class. While waiting on her turn it was apparently my responsibility to keep her in her seat and not running around. Ya....anyone who has a two year old knows that is just not reasonable. I grabbed the girls and left early to go fill out the withdrawl slip and said bye to that place! The girls had a blast at their own private lesson with Mommy!! :)

Six Flags, Early Birthday Celebrations and Family Fun

Wow.....what a busy weekend we have had! Today was another long day but it was a ton of fun! We started the day by dropping the girls off with Nana and Mimi and then Dad, my brother James, Matthew and I went to Six Flags! It was a really nice day today. The weather wasn't too hot and the park wasn't crowded at all. Our first ride was the newest coaster Goliath and we were in the very front of the ride! It was FANTASTIC.....my favorite ride of the day with the Thunder River coming in second. We got to enjoy the typical theme park food.....nachos, ice cream, funnel cakes and fudge! Matthew and I bought the girls cute little stuffed Tweety Birds as souvenirs. After we were all tired out we headed home to get ready for an early birthday cookout. Since my brother can't be here for Maya's birthday in a few weeks and we won't see him on his 21st birthday at the end of Sept. we celebrated both birthdays early! My brother cooked some yummy steaks and burgers on the grill and my dad make some delicious homemade vanilla ice cream. After dinner we played some Rock Band on the Wii and then called it a night!!

Super Snap Clippies

Oh my gosh how I LOVE these new snap clips that I have added to my store!! They are so fantastic for holding back the girls bangs and they stay in so well. I can cover them with ribbon to match any color or theme. Halloween is right around the corner....I am about to order another set of clips so that I can make more for the girls. I do have some currently listed at my store so check them out!

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Family

My Mimi came down to visit with my brother this weekend and I am so glad that I have been able to spend time with both of them. I just really love these pics from tonight!

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Last night my brother, Dad, Gracie, Matthew and I went to eat at The Varsity and see a Braves game at Turner Field. It has been awhile since I have gone to a Braves game but once we arrived that familiar rush of excitement hit me and of course the yummy smells of all the stadium food were fantastic. Gracie had a blast! She mostly enjoyed all of the little activities that they did and she loved doing the famous tomahawk chop. Between Matthew, Gracie and I we ended up getting a blue sno-cone, nachos, hot dog, coke and some yummy dippin dots!

Tumble!

Maya had her first tumbling class tonight and I was soooooo excited about it....until we got there. I have to say I am sort of let down and I am not sure right now if we are going to keep her in it. The teacher is in her 3rd trimester and has one helper. There are about 6 other little kids in the class with her and there was just NO structure at all. About 10 minutes into the class some of the kids started opening the door to the waiting area and Maya thought they were leaving so she started crying for me and the little class helper brought her to me!!! She didn't even try to get her interested in something else. So then I went out into the room with her and basically it was me trying to keep her on her "number" to wait her turn. It was just chaos. I am hoping it is just because it was the first class but I don't know I just have a pit of regret in my stomach about the situation. I am not sure she is going to get the "one on one" time and experience that I was hoping for.