Playing Catch Up

I don't write much anymore. I don't have much down time anymore. I feel like I'm losing myself, or like I don't even know me anymore. So here I am...at 11:50pm (because today's the first day of boob-weaning for Levi, who's not really taking it in stride) and it's time to catch up a little.

Timmy's 4 and Levi's 2! Can't believe how quickly time ushers me into the next year...I don't even remember 2013 ever happening...I think there was a wedding!?! Shit. Timmy will never shut up...I remember when he didn't talk, and I just yearned for those wonderful conversations we would someday have..."Mom! What are you doing Mom?! Mom!?! MOM!!! What are you doing?" It doesn't e.v.e.r. stop! So now that Levi's 2, and still not talking, the doctor suggests we get him into speech therapy...why? Why can't I just let him get there on his own? Why can't I enjoy his cute little grunts and oohs and awes...why must I rush him? (Can you sense how awful I feel about weaning him...I don't want to say no to my sweet little PC!) 

 I started extreme couponing at Target about two months ago...and already it's been one hell of a ride! Every week there's a deal, something awesome and better than the deal before! I've become obsessed with learning how to work Target...to twist it and mold it until it complies to my budget! I get a lot of things for next to nothing and a lot for free! With the holidays coming up, I've already got the boys gifts! This has been a fun addiction, but kind of consuming. 

 My self ban is up next week! I'll officially be allowed to gamble at the casino again...for how long, I don't know. Honestly, if I had to choose, I'd choose Target over the casino! 

 I'm so excited for Christmas...ask me why!...because since we redid our living room over the summer, we have room for our tree to be in there! Front and center...not tucked off in the corner of nowhere. And I am almost finished with the boys nook...I painted one of the walls (in the middle of Levi's 2nd birthday, call me compulsive!) and just LOVE how it turned out! All that's left is some touch ups and then one more thing of button art, then done! 

We're talking about another trip to Thailand in May. It's still kinda up in the air, but if it happens, Drew wants to stay home and have knee surgery. As much as I hate the the thought of not being by his side through this, I know he'd feel guilty if I was by his side, doing everything for the boys, while he's just stuck on the couch, unable to help. The only iffy thing is the knee surgery isn't a guarantee to make things better, it's just a hope, and he may need another, depending on how bad his knee is. I'm nervous for him! I'm excited for Thailand though! I love it there, and with my mom, dad, and brother to help me with the boys, it shouldn't be that bad...I hope. Bring on the food!!! 

Timmy's 4th Birthday was Lego themed. 

My sweet little humans!
Levi turns 2! Please note the tape on the wall in the background.
Love how it turned out! And love the cute boys too!