Recently...

Again, I apologize that I am such a bad blogger. I guess I don't feel like there is that much worth talking about? But I would like announce that Madison is finally on the right track to being completely potty trained. We've gone a week now with consistent going potty in the potty. Now we just have to get her to stay dry during naptime (which she does about half the time) and overnight (which is probably going to take longer). But we are very excited in the Myers household. We've done numerous potty dances, and have recieved dozens of "special treats." Jordan is also a wonderful, supportive big sister. She is just as excited for Sissy when she uses the potty as we are, and often participates in the potty dance herself! Joey and I are definitely hoping to be completely out of pull ups before we have to buy another box :)

Photoberfest Week 2 - Kids

Entry #1

I just love the pure, innocent joy of being a child. Remember when bubbles were this much fun?



Entry #2

Pretty girl :)



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Today we were driving...

...on our way out to lunch. I was in the car with my mother in law, Cathy, and the girls were in their car seats in the back. They were quiet (well, at normal volume, I guess. Are they ever quiet anymore??) and Cathy and I were talking when all of a sudden they both start screaming at each other.

(Now, before I go on, I should mention a game that Joey and I often play with the girls. I will pretend to grab one of their noses, or an ear, and eat it. They then will either take my nose and eat it, or put it in place of their nose I took, or they will take their nose back out of my mouth and put it back on. They think it is the funniest thing!)

Anyway, I would say, considering the girls' age group, overall they get along very well. We've tried to teach them the concept of sharing, and while it is hard for them to grasp, I think they do a pretty good job. They play together, and act goofy together, and - more often than not - if I cannot understand what Madison is trying to tell me, Jordan can translate. So sudden outbursts like this are rare. And when they happen, they are usually over a toy. But since we were in the car, and it was only a 10 minute car ride, I knew they had no toys. So I asked Madison, who was crying at this point, "What happened?"

Madison's reply: "Jordan ate my foot."

Silly girls.

Jobs

Well, unfortunately, that job didn't work out.

I have to find something eventually, right?

I mean, I have a degree - but very little job experience, other than serving and 9 months of sales. But if no one will give me a job, how am I supposed to get that job experience? And, frankly, I don't want to be in sales anymore. I don't think I can handle the commission - the stressing every week that I will make my goal. The fear and the beginning of every month as to whether or not I will make enough money. It was fine at first, because I was doing great! But then things went downhill. I just don't know what I am going to do...

Changes

So many things are constantly changing. I just cannot believe how much my two little girls have grown from my babies into little ladies. I am just so lucky to have them in my life.

Jordan is still just as talkative as ever. She is very excited about the prospect of going to school. She talks about it all the time. I hope that if everything works out well in the next few months, we might be able to enroll her in a preschool. I'd love to give her a head start on schooling - plus I would love for her (and maybe me, as well) to make some new friends!

Madison's vocabulary basically blossomed overnight. She went from barely speaking (probably because Jordan would rarely let her get a word in edgewise) to basically speaking first sentences. She has gotten so good at expressing herself. It's almost hard to believe that just a few months ago she said basically nothing. And we have attempted potty training, but it has been slow going. And with us all so sick last week, we definitely took a few steps back. Its just about time to push the potty training into overdrive. I want to be a diaper-free household!

Everything with the house has been wonderful! We absolutely love it here. Having the freedom of being on our own - finally - was exactly what we needed. And while it's a lot of hard work, its so worth it!

I have definitely been a little worried about my job situation, though. I've known for a while that my current job is running out of work until October, but now that my last week is looming, I am really stressing out. I interviewed for a job last week that I *really* want, and I am just waiting to hear back from them. It would be so amazing if I got it, because it would put me working more "normal" hours so that I would have evening and weekends with my family, as well as give us the financial ability to maybe be able to afford things like putting the girls in preschool. I am just keeping my fingers crossed!

Well, that's all for now. I should get better about blogging more often, then I wouldn't have to play catch up so much... :)

My photography

For anyone who knows me, they know that I love photography. I photograph families for a living, and I photograph friends for fun. Well, this last weekend, we went to an art fair and looking at the photography booths has made me come to the realization that I would love to be able to do that, as well! I have put together a few of my favorite pieces that I have photographed so far, and as time goes on, I intend to continue to work with nature photography, and add to this portfolio. I have also set up a way for people to purchase my work over the internet, until I can get enough to be able to set up a booth at local art festivals.

This one was from Lake Eola

I took this on my cruise a few years ago. I love this shot.

This one was actually taken at Epcot during the flower festival. I love the colors!

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So it turns out...

...I am a bad blogger.

Things have just been so crazy with the new house, I haven't had time. Hopefully things will calm down for us soon... A day to rest would be so nice!

We got some portraits taken today from the studio I work with. Portrait day with a 2 and 3 year old can certainly be - interesting? Especially when one needs a nap and the other isn't feeling well. But after 3 attempts, we managed to get that one good shot of the family! Hooray for my employee discount! I can't wait for my new beautiful framed 20x24 to come so I can admire my wonderful family! :) At least until we are due for another big family portrait in a few years... ;p