I could sit here and type a bunch of excuses, on why I haven't been keeping up with my blog, or I could just be honest and say I haven't felt like it.  Plenty has been going on in our household to be blog worthy, I just haven't taken the time to sit down, and type it out.  Some days have been great, some have been hectic, and others are just plain bad.  So, instead of me writing a 10 page blog about all that's been going on, I'll sum it up in a paragraph...

Celebrated Sadie's birthday, beginning of July, baptised Olivia same weekend on that Sunday. Family came it was great. Went to Las Vegas, like we planned.  Had a blast, turned 30 while we were there, will remember not to take the kids next time.  Best friend moved away, not far, but far enough.  Went to Dallas with my sister's and sister in law, had a great visit with our aunt. Spent a week getting ready for Back to School, which brings us to present day....

It's happened, my baby started Kindergarten today.  I always wondered what this day would be like... Would I cry? Would she?  Would the teacher have to drag me out of the classroom, after politely asking me to leave, and I refused?  Needless to say, I wasn't kicked out, and she didn't cry. I did though.  I had Olivia with me, and held on to her tight as I walked back to the car.  Promising her that I would not let her grow up.  A little drastic? Yes.. Unreasonable? No.. It was wonderful, and painful all at the same time.  I told my husband, " your lucky you weren't there, you would have cried." He says he wouldn't have, but inside he would have been balling like a baby...

Big girl, already to go!



Already hard at work...


Not only did I have to deal with my oldest baby, growing up, and leaving me, (dramatic I know, but can you blame me?)lol... Olivia decides today is going to be the day she stands herself up in her crib.  NO!! You can't grow up too. Like my best friend said, " it's like the girls stayed up late last nite plotting on how they were going to make this the hardest day ever.."  Well, they both got me, and they got me good.  I've been an emotional wreck all day.  I realize that this is part of being a mom, watching your kids grow up, and making you proud, but it's still hard to accept.  I miss the days when Sadie needed me, now she needs me, but not in the same way.  One day Olivia will get there too, and then what am I gonna do?  All I'm good at is being a mom. 

Caught her in the act!

Success!

My girls are the best thing I've done with my life.  I couldn't imagine my life without them in it.  Sure, I'm exhausted, and haven't slept in or had a good night's sleep in 6 years. There are times when I get so flustered, I want to run away, but I know I will always want to come back here, with my 2 precious and beautiful daughters.  My husband and I are so blessed to have been given this chance to be parents, and I thank God everyday for believing in me, and always having my back.

Today was a day for the baby books.  2 daughters, who made 1 mommy very proud.. :) ( and a little sad)..lol

Til my fingers dance again... tell someone your proud of them! <3

A nite out, for this Mommy!!

It seems oddly strange to be writing my blog, in the middle of the day, but there is something I have to share with y'all, I'm almost bursting at the seams!... lol.

My days usually consist of kids, work, or kids and work.  Not that I'm complaining, but this mom needs a break from both. Ever since we planned our trip to Vegas for my birthday, a lot of unnecessary spending has come to an end, which also meant that Adrian and I's date night once a week, came to halt also.  Even though our trip to Vegas is going to be totally awesome, I miss my alone time with Adrian. Some good food, and a movie isn't much, but it was enough to give this tired mommy a break, and quality time with the hubby.

Tomorrow, is my 4th families daughter's wedding, ( I know your thinking what is a 4th family, well it's my work family).. originally we were going to take Sadie and Olivia, but Adrian and I decided this was going to be our date nite! So no kids, no work, and quality time with the hubby :) I am so excited! You would think I'm the one getting married...lol.

So, I bought a dress, and a new pair of heels, I'm looking forward to dressing up and feeling pretty, before I turn back into a pumpkin at midnight tomorrow....lol.  We are driving to the wedding with my best-friend and her husband,  adult conversation, I think I still know how to speak that language...

Now, my husband may not dance, and he may not talk much, but just being somewhere else, other than home with him, is going to make my whole week, heck my whole month!  He has been working long hours, and even at home we haven't been able to see each other much.

Sadie will be spending the day and evening with my sister and nephew, Olivia will stay home and my sister in law will come watch her.  Now, don't get me wrong, I'll miss my girls and I love them to death, but I need this night to regroup, so I can be the best mom I can possibly be. 

I'm spending today, washing clothes, and cleaning up the house.  I don't want to feel guilty for having a good time tomorrow, so I'm getting all the chores done today.  As I've said before, a mommy's work is never done.

I am so happy for my 4th family, they mean a lot to me, and I feel so honored to be able to spend this special occasion with them!

So until my fingers dance again.... make yourself feel special and enjoy it :)

Goodnite SweetHeart....

I enjoy the morning, I like the afternoon, but I love bedtime with my girls... There is something so peaceful, and special about putting my babies to bed.  Sadie loves being read to, so after bath time we cuddle up on her bed and read at least 2 books. She holds my hand, and plays with my hair.  It's this time, when I feel so grateful, for being blessed with such precious gifts from God.  We give kisses, and hugs, and are nightly saying is..." good sleep, and sweet dreams".  It's funny how she says, "mommy, I'm not tired", and within 10 minutes she is sound asleep...lol..

Now, as much I enjoy and love my night time ritual with Sadie, I love bedtime with Olivia just a little bit more. Sadie, is past the cuddling stage, but my Livi is a great cuddler.. She nestles into my neck and plays with my hair.  I rock her in my glider, and hum to her.  I'm not the best singer, so humming does the trick.  She usually is asleep in about 20 minutes, but I stay with her about 45 minutes.  She is just so peaceful, and there is nothing like holding a sleeping baby.  The calmness of her breathing, makes me want to fall asleep right there with her. 

 I sneak in on both of them before I head to bed myself.  I love watching my beautiful girls.  Sadie is a bed hog, and she utilizes every piece of her bed.  Good thing we gave her a full size bed, or else she probably would have fallen off numerous times by now.  Since Olivia is rolling now, she is pretty much all over her crib.  The way I lay her down at night, is never the way she wakes up in the morning.  I haven't yet moved her crib down to the next level, or had to put the side rail up.  But it kills me to admit that, the time is coming very soon. 

Bedtime, is a good time for me to bond with the girls, and enjoy the quiet time with them.  A time I'm going to miss when they are older, and prefer to go to bed all by themselves.. :(  It's a little depressing to know that these times are so scarce.  I need to get all the cuddles I can, while they are willing to give them to me. 

With all that being said, it is way past my bedtime..., but who's going to put me to bed... lol.

So until my fingers dance again.....good sleep and sweet dreams.....

A Mom's Best-Friend.....

When the laundry doesn't end, and the dishes always seem to magically appear in the sink. When the kids need to be fed, and they need to be put to bed.  After a crazy day, or a laid back day, it always nice to talk to a good friend.

I have a few special women in my life, that make a good day better, or bad day good.  They are women I know will tell me like it is, even if it's not what I want to hear.  Women, that who like me are wives and mothers.  Women that are family, or I wish could be.  I'm very fortuante to know them, and to have them care just as much about me as I do them. They offer advice, and laughter, a hug and a smile, a shoulder to cry on. A friend is hard to come by, and a great friend is even harder.

They are older, and younger, but it never seems to matter. I have a childhood friend, that even though the miles keep us apart, we can still count on each other.  These women, are special in their own ways, they each contribute to my life in a different way.  I am a better wife and mother, because they remind me that I am.

I have had friends that have come and gone, friends that didn't turn out to be who I thought they were.
Then I have these friends, a select few that make me proud to know them.  I've chosen not to use their names, because I didn't ask their permission. They know who they are though.  Or at least I hope they do :)

So, to my friends, that read my blog, and the ones who always remind me I haven't blogged in a while... lol
you mean the world to me, and I hope to know you for a lifetime...

Til my fingers dance again... find a friend and make it last... :)

I'm Back....

I want to start off with, apologizing for no new posts... I've been in a funk lately, I can't explain it, and I don't know why.  I suppose, that with work slowing down, my utter and complete exhaustion had caught up with me.. It was a rough tax season for me.  I like to think im Superwoman, and I can do it all,  I will feel like a failure if I can't be a loyal employee and a devoted mother and wife.  Truth of it is, I just ran myself into the ground.  Having just had a baby, and returning to work so soon really did a number on me. I'm finally feeling a little more like myself.  I even gave myself a mini make-over with a new hair do...

The girls are doing great! Olivia can officially roll over and back again. Such a big girl. If she was able to get up on all fours, she would be crawling all over the place.  I don't know if I'm ready for that just yet... She had her 4 month old check up last week, which was a little late, because she will be five months tomorrow.   She weighs, 14 1/2 pounds, and she is 25 inches long.  She got her shots, and a clean bill of health.

Ok, Sadie has made me a proud mommy.  She graduated Preschool yesterday.  I know for some this may seem like a silly event.  I feel that it is a big accomplish though.  It's a whole new chapter for her, and for us as parents... She had a great year in school, with some amazing teachers, who I feel really helped prepare her for Kindergarten.  We are hoping that she will be attending St. Mary's Charter School for the next 5 years.  She is such a big girl, and she will do amazing things.

So for now, we are just going to enjoy the summer and hang out!

Til my fingers dance again......

Mother's Day 2011...

Every year, on this day, I usually wake up a little sad.  I realize that this is not the way I should start the day, but my mind wanders to 2 women I wish I could be spending the day with.....
My step-mom, who died 15 years ago, was an amazing, take no crap kind of lady.  Someone, you respected, loved and admired.  She was taken to soon from this world, leaving behind two 6 years old twin daughters, a 10 year old son, and myself... I think of her all the time, and I try really hard to take the things she taught me and use them everyday.  I miss her smell, and her smile. I miss how she always made me feel that even though we shared no blood, I was her daughter.  I wish my daughters could have known her, but I try to remember that she is looking down from Heaven. 

My step-mom in Calfornia is another amazing woman.  ( by the way, if you don't know my family background, your probably a little confused by now, trust me it's a long story, maybe it will be blog worthy one day).... She is a blessing that came into my life 10 years ago.  From the first day I met her, she made me feel like more than just a step-daughter, she also made me feel like I was hers.  She is someone I can speak openly too, without feeling like she is judging me or critizing me.  She is patient, kind,and loving. She has an amazing heart, and I'm truly blessed to have her in my life.  Distance keeps us from each other, but love keeps us close. 

Both of these women have had huge impacts in my life.  They have shown me, in different ways how to be a good mother, and I try everyday to follow in their footsteps.  If I'm half the mom they were and are, I will be doing good.  I hope I am making them proud... 

Mother's Day, for me has not been a big deal in past years, but with Sadie being older, she is starting to understand the day....This is what we did today...
It started with a nice morning in church, followed with breakfast with my in-laws, followed up with a trip out to my dad's ranch for lunch. I am very blessed to have a loving mother in law, sisters,sister in laws, aunt and grandma, to spend my day with.  Along, with my husband, father in law, dad, brother and brother in law...

Sadie made her daddy take her to the store, to buy my mother's day present yesterday.  She picked out a pretty plant, and cute card.  I received beautiful cards from family members, and some pieces of jewelry, and flowers..

All in all, it was a very nice day.  Now, as I sit here typing this up, my husband, and my daughters are knocked out on the couch.  You would think I would be joining them, but the laundry doesn't care that it's Mother's day..

Being a mom is one of the greatest things I've done in my life. I'm very lucky to have such precious gifts from God calling me mommy....

Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies, and for those of you who aren't yet, your time will come.....

Til my fingers dance again......much love.

I Couldn't be a Prouder Mommy!!

It was a big day in the Lugo household!!

But first, I'll update you on how the weekend went.....
For the last week I've been fighting a sinus infection, so Saturday was a very laid back day in our household.
I did laundry, and cleaned up a little, but for the most part I just tried to relax.  Sunday, we attended church, and headed to my in-laws for lunch.  Adrian, wasn't feeling good so we just took it easy.  It was nice to be in comfy clothes, and lounging in bed with the girls and the hubby. It's not very often we get to do that...

Olivia, turned 4 months old on the 28th, where did the time go.. :(  It's seems like just yesterday, when we brought her home from the hospital.  She is reaching a lot of milestones these past few weeks.  She can now roll from her back to her tummy, she is eating baby food, and sleeps through the nite.  For the most part she is a very good baby.  She cries when she is hungry, and overly tired..  I am very blessed, that both my girls were and are good babies.. I believe she is starting to teeth, she is a drool machine, and everything goes into her mouth.  She is getting so big, so fast.  She smiles at people she recognizes and is starting to laugh... I'm glad I am not working as much now, I don't want to miss all this fun stuff...

Ok, now for the big news. Are you ready?? Sadie can tie her shoes!!  I know it may seem like I am overly excited about this accomplishment, but the main reason is because she learned how to do it in 30 minutes!
I sat her down, showed her how to do it twice, made her practice it 3 or 4 times and she had it down in no time.  I'm extremely proud of her, but then there is that other piece of me that's wondering what did I just do.  She is growing up, and I don't think I'm ready for it.  The other day, Adrian and I were commenting on how much older she seems.  She is so smart, and funny.  She comes up with the most clever comments, and her vocabulary is so big.  Her favorite word this past week is, "earlier"..lol.  She uses it a lot.  Pre- K graduation is 3 weeks away, I'm going to be a mess that day..

So as you can see, not much to report on the homefront.  It's always the same stuff, different day around here, with a few milestones to share.  I hope you all had a great weekend, and have a fabulous week....

Til my fingers dance again, love and happiness! <3