Pregnancy Cravings?

Do you have a friend who just found out she is expecting? 

If so, here is a great pregnancy gift idea!

How to:

• Take 8X11 craft paper and turn it landscape and fold in half like a long card.
• On the front write: "Pregancy Cravings?"
• On the inside (top) write: "They'll be our little secret!"
• On the inside (bottom) add gift cards of choice.
• Tie with a bow!
• For this gift I added 3 gift cards:

1. Starbucks: Get your morning off to a good start
2. Sonic: Your new happy hour
3. Taco Bell: For those late night snack attacks

This is such a fun and easy gift!

Now the mommy-to-be doesn't have to 

explain to the daddy-to-be all those card 

charges to the drive-thrus!

You know those pregnant gals just can not resist a drive thru!

*Well, I can't anyways!*

My Little Leap Frog Blogger..

I just had to share these pictures of my sweet Jake with you! The boys got to meet Santa Clause at their annual play group Christmas party.  Santa brought each of the little ones an early Christmas present all the way from the North Pole! Jake received his very own personal Leap Frog laptop and from these pictures you can see that Santa knew EXACTLY what gift to bring! 

I just love how Jake set himself up next to Mommy's computer with his milk cup and all!  Maybe he'll take after his Mommy and create his own blog...or two!

My Little Leap Frog Blogger...

Jake, I love you! 

You are such a Happy and Humble little boy!!

xoxo, 

Mommy 

<3

Mom on the Move!

A couple of weeks ago I was featured on Channel News 9 and 405moms.com as a

Mom on the Move!

That's right OKC, watch out, this Mom is a-movin! 

Beep Beep! 

It was a fun experience having the news crew come to

the house and film! 

In the morning they filmed me with the boys

and in the afternoon they came back and filmed

me and my friend, Ashley, party planning!

(Ashley is such a blessing and an inspiration to me! 

She plans the best parties and is a natural at virtually everything!

Her daughter is one of Jake and Jack's bestties!)

I have plans to return to News 9! 

Next week on Tuesday, Oct. 5th,

I will be in studio showcasing a few 

Spooky Halloween Dinner Party Ideas!

It will be my first time in a news studio 

and live on camera! 

EEK!

I'll be sure to 

bring my camera to share pics with you! 

(Being pregnant and already +10, I am a little

nervous about the 'camera' adding another 10!)

I'll keep you updated on any 405Mom happenings!

For now, take a peak at my 

405mom Mom on the Move

special feature! :) 

Mom on the Move: News Debut

Mom on the Move: 405moms.com Feature

Mom on the Move: Behind the scenes pics!

(Thanks Ashley!)

Did I hear Preggatini's?

As some of you may already know,

 I am expecting a third! 

Yep,  my eggo is preggo!

Not just a third child though, this one will add to my two who just turned two

making it...

 3 under 3!! 

EEEK!

And to add to that, they'll all be

BOYS

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my sweet boys, 

but 3 boys may destroy this house! Not to mention may functify it too! 

I am not looking forward to the stench that will consume the closets and laundry baskets! 

UUKK! 

However, this does mean I remain 

Queen of my Household!

and I believe a crown in in order! 

I'll get right on that, after I finish this blog! 

Okay, so why I started rambling anyways! 

I ran into this awesome book,


Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-be

By Natalie Bovis Nelsen

I MUST ORDER ASAP! 

What fun! 

I think it deserves a party, in my honor! 

Check it out!

An answer to a little prayer... 

Mommy/Toddler "Buzz" Words

I was texting a friend about my most recent 'Mom Brain' incident. I recently purchased what I thought was my favorite author's new book but forgot to take the time to read the back to make sure it was the 'new' book.  As I settled into my plane seat headed for Mexico, I started to read and then quickly realized, I HAD ALREADY READ THIS! Good job Jeenifer....I bought a book I already read a year and a half ago on our babymoon. See, that is total 'Mom Brain' right there! Anyways, my friend texted me to inform me that she had finished up the correct new book and was going to send it to me! Greatness... - Jennifer Weiner, Best Friends Forever


Anyhoo, we were texting about my recent vacation and how nice it was to have a couple of days without the little ones! I love the little ones dearly but it was nice to not have to say "NO" or "Come here" or have 25+ pounds attached to my ankles as I cleaned the kitchen! In fact, I didn't have to clean a kitchen!


This got me thinking....


I bet there are a lot of "buzz" words all mothers use! I think it would be funny to see how many we all use every day! I bet we have a lot in common!
Just for fun...I have compiled a list for mommies with toddlers!
What do you think? Do you say these too?
To get me started, Urban Dictionary's Definition:

*pretty harsh but I guess accurate!*

 stay-at-home mom

A mom who has given up any chance at a career of her own to take care of and raise her kids.

AND

**My definition of Mommy/Toddler "Buzz" words, top 30 (bc that is all I have time for, there are dishes to be done and it is precious nap time!)**

1. No
2. What did mommy just say
3. Mommy said no
4. Come here
5. Get away from that
6. No No
7. Let's go
8. Come on
9. Let's call daddy
10. When is your daddy going to get home
11. What do you want
12. Eat
13. Milk
14. Juicy
15. No No No
16. Keep your shoes on
17. What did you do with your diaper
18. Poo Poo
19. Stinky
20. Let's change your diaper
21. Mommy's almost done
22. Time Out
23. Elmo
24. Movie
25. Let's go bye bye
26. Schooool
27. What does a ___ say? (Insert every animal you can think of)
28. 1 -2 -3-4-5-6-7-8-99999- 1o!
29. ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOPpppp QRS TUV WXY&Z
30. Shhhhhhh!
31. (Okay, 1 more.. "I love you")

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Being a full time mommy was the best decision I have ever made! Even through the last 20 months of trial and error, hardships, and at times, misery, I know this job is a true honor and I accept it happily and gracefully! The highs far outweigh the lows!  It is truly a blessing to have the opportunity to spend the entire day with the ones I love and cherish the most. God is Good and he has blessed me with two wonderful boys and I am glad to be that person to guide them, with him, through their journey in this life.  

(Even if my kitchen never stays cleaned!)

 - Jennifer, Mommy to Jack and Jake

“There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one”  Jill Churchill quotes “Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.”  Mildred B. Vermont quotes ** *** ** *** ** *** ** *** **

Mother's Day

Okay, I have to say, Mother's Day alone 

on a beach with no responsibilities, is

T-H-E  W-A-Y  T-O  G-O!

This is how I spent mine..

Can you just hear the peacefulness??

The Coffee Table..Part 2.

Our Coffee Table

is officially a...

Play Table!

Yep, it has been over 2 months now and the coffee table is officially Jake and Jack's "Home Base" when it comes to play!  Johnny quickly secured the fireplace screen after being home for JUST ONE DAY! That is all it took for him. It took me weeks and weeks of almost pulling out my hair trying to convince him and all I needed to do was have him walk in my shoes for one day! (So, this is why I am always so stressed and frazzled... and fatigued!) So, now, the boys play freely up on top of the coffee table and around the fireplace screen. I'll have to admit, I am okay with them playing up there. They read books, move their trains back and forth, stack blocks and more! They love the coffee table, it has become their home.

We had friends over this weekend that have not seen the boys since they were six months old. They were delighted to see how big they have become and how active they are! However, it was impossible not to notice their concerned facial expressions when my two little monkeys climbed their way up on top of the 'play' table and practically skipped around! Our guests, with their hearts pounding with fear, asked, "Well, aren't you going to get them down from there; isn't that just too dangerous for them; won't they fall and crack their little skulls?"

Little did they know, I was once "there" in that state of mind. Constantly agonizing over how to correctly discipline the boys and keep them down! How I once day dreamed of throwing the coffee table out the window. But now, 2 months later, and one secured fireplace, my heart is at ease, my thoughts are calm and I can enjoy some down time, while they enjoy their play table! I now say, "Let em' play, they'll be fine!"

Mom Brain..

Sometimes "Mom" brain gets the best of me!

(this is the extended version of "Pregnancy" brain x 10!)

Like the time I tossed my laundry out back like I do the trash. 

And then today, when I peppered my water! 

Nice one...

ZZZZZZZZ....

Sleep should be considered in my near future. 

Now only if I can get my twin boys on board!

Seriously??

Seriously?

No really, seriously??

Okay, I need advise in a BIG way!

Back story: You see, we have this coffee table (see pic below). It *was* once strategically placed in the middle of our living room; comfortably spaced between our 2 couches and chair and ottoman. It *had* three pretty ceramic candle sticks staggered in the middle with ivory candles on top. I *used* to burn those pretty little candles when guests *would* come over! My picture albums and gossip mags *were* underneath for a quick glance or read.

Now:

That same coffee table is pushed up against my fireplace in an effort to protect our 1 year old twin boys from the fireplace cover that is unsecured and about 30+ pounds. Those pretty ceramic candlesticks are high up on my mantel away from sticky fingers. The books/magazines were replaced with puzzles and scattered puzzle pieces. The top of the coffee table has battle wounds from Jack banging his toys on it. Yes, it is a sight for sore eyes.

Soooo...

I know what you are thinking. Yes, I agree, the coffee table should simply be removed from our home.

But, here is my problem. The fireplace cover. It is unsecured. I know, I know. Secure it. Problem solved. Well, I am told I can't. My husband thinks he is the only one that can do it. However, he has come home 2 or 3 multiple times with a hardware bag full of materials to fix the problem yet the problem has not been fixed! I am not even positive he has really even attempted to fix it. I think he uses this as an excuse to escape the madness of a Saturday at home with two one year olds! Believe me, I have my own excuses! I digress...

Back to my "other problem".

So, now I have this banged up coffee table pushed up against the unsecured fireplace cover. It was going well until.......the boys learned to CLIMB! Now I am constantly pulling them down. Honestly, today was not a good day. I resorted to a spanking and multiple time outs. Which did NOTHING. This resulted in us (me) having some alone time while the boys listened unhappily to music in their cribs because I thought I might actually lose it. I know that spanking is just not the solution.

Well, tonight I decided to do my research. The modern way, WWW!

No, not for how to secure a fireplace cover, but in an attempt to wait for my husband to fix it, how to discipline and teach a toddler to stay off the furniture.

I was so excited when I stumbled upon a site that seemed like it would help. It lured me in by proclaiming there were just three easy steps to keeping toddlers off of furniture. Well, my excitement quickly ceased because this is what it read:

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Saw
• Tarp
• Safety Goggles

1. Step1

   Go into your garage and grab a saw. Be sure to grab some tarp and safety goggles while you are in there. Yes, a saw. Now, don't forget the tarp and goggles, easyclean up and safety are very important.

2. Step2

   Now line up all your furniture on top of the tarp with legs over 5 inches high. Anything 5 inches high or lower poses no real risk to a falling little one. Make sure to place the items legs up.

3. Step3

   One in one fell swoop, like Obi-Wan Kenobi, slash through all the legs with your saw. Problem solved! Now your toddler will not have access to those pesky tables and chairs.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   And this is where the "SERIOUSLY" comes in.

   
   

   Seriously, this is where WWW. got me??

   Okay, mommy-friends out there! Help! How can I teach my curious, push-the-limit toddlers to stay down from the coffee table until my husband fixes our fireplace cover??

   And don't say a squirt bottle of water!! hee hee. Yes, I have thought of that!!

   
   

   My living room. The mantel. The fireplace cover. The coffee table. Undestructed at the moment:

   

   
   

   
   

Jack & Jake's Halloween Party (45 photos), by Jennifer Laws

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Jake and Jack's First Pumpkin Patch

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch, 2009


The Patch..











Jake and Jack's pumpkin picks..


A little slide show to music...

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