Hugs and Kisses

The boys loved their little toy bird Tickles so much, that we decided it was the right time for our first real pet. For Valentine's Day we took them to the pet store to pick out two goldfish. We decided in advance that their names would be Hugs and Kisses. Taking the boys to the pet store, was like taking them to a miniature zoo. :) We saw birds, snakes, turtles...even a chinchilla! They loved it. We were so excited about our goldfish, but as it turns out...you can't just go home with two fish. The tank needs to be set up and running for 5 days before you can introduce fish.

So...here is the future home of Hugs and Kisses. They'll be joining the family come Thursday and we can't wait!! And thank you to all who advised us to purchase PLAIN goldfish with no unique markings. Just in case. :)

Our Valentine's Day photo shoot...

Just like in Hollywood, there is always a lot going on behind the *magic* of a good shot. Trying to wrangle my two little rockstars together for a Valentines Day photo is no easy feat! It takes patience, sweating, pleading, bribery and a lot of laughter. :)

Here is a behind the scenes glimpse of our Valentines Day photo shoot.

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Happy Valentine's Day!

A typical morning with my "Drama King"

Mom: Okay pal, c'mon. Time for a diaper change.

Tommy: No mom! No Tommy poop! Cole poop...ewwww!

Mom: No buddy...it's you and it's time. Let's go.

Tommy: NO! Mom! Cole bad. Corner. (points to time-out corner)

Mom: Tommy. Cole is reading his book. He does not need to go into the corner. YOU need a diaper change. Let's go.

Tommy: MOM! Shhhh! Bug! (dramatically starts looking for bug)

Mom: Tommy...there is no bug.

Tommy: SNAKE! Ssssssss...... (points under couch and screams) Eeeeek!!!!

Mom: (now laughing) Tommy. It is time for a diaper change. (I scoop him up and head into the kitchen)

Tommy: NOOOO!!! MOMMY NOOOO!!! COLE HELP ME!!!!

Cole: (glances up while calmly flipping pages of book on couch) Bye Tommy!

Exit stage right. Next dramatic scene only moments away. Stay tuned!

Apple Tasting

The boys just walked into the kitchen eating apples. "Mmmm...mommy. Red apples good!" Tommy declared. Since I did not give them the apples they were munching on, it warranted an investigation.

This is what I found.