Interesting. Intriguing. Impressive.

Since today is the 10th I decided to do 10 on 10 for today so you could have a insiders view on my super INTERESTING life.

Yes. I'm interesting.

Or I might be the exact opposite of the words I used in my blog title.

10 on 10 is when I take pictures for 10 hours of my day. Whatever happens to be going on during that hour, you get to see (for the most part). Except for what I do in the bathroom. There's no need to even go there.

I've seen this on other blogs, so it's a thing, I promise. I didn't just make this up. But I did steal the idea.

I even made them cute little collages thanks to www.fotor.com! Quick and easy site to use, I highly suggest giving it a shot if you ever have a need for this!

And on another note, I didn't start as early as I wanted to, because I'm lazy.

So my day, for your viewing, started at 10 a.m. yesterday morning.

 

10:00-11:00

Laundry. Messy house waiting to be tidied. A person from the electrical company that provided a good half hour of entertainment in the morning because of tree trimming.

 

11:00-12:00

Lunchtime for kids with some Caillou. Laundry..still damp. A stuffed pony meeting- looked kind of creepy, but Morgan set them up. A clean living room that I already miss.

(Do you see those vacuum lines? Not anymore...makes me sad.)

 

 

12:00-1:00

My lunch. Not so tasty...bleh. That's what happens when I get creative.

The power went out which is why the kids look super confused at the TV being off.

Morgan playing in her room instead of napping.

I also showered here, but I didn't think it was necessary to take a picture for proof.

1:00-2:00

Grey's Anatomy (old ones on TV) while I clipped coupons for my grocery trip tomorrow.

MORE laundry.

The kids getting up..well, Declan is waking up, Morgan never moved.

 

2:00-3:00

Picking up Evan from school.

And we took a scenic drive today before coming home.

 

3:00-4:00

Snack time. Mommy not feeling so hot, so sitting down time.

Morgan and Declan making a hot mess.

I walked in and said, "Raise your hand if you made this mess."

And they both decided to take the blame.

Declan hiding in Morgans closet.

Jalon came home.

I'm surprised every time he comes home.

Like there might be a day that he will take a look around and say, "Nope. This house is nuts. I'm out."

 

4:00-5:00

This is normally when I would be making dinner.

But I still wasn't feeling so hot.

Friends on TV and my big, fluffy blankie.

(My feet were propped up on a laundry basket. Not floating in midair as they appear.)

Some snuggles and quiet time for kids.

 

5:00-6:00

OMG!! WHERE'S OUR DINNER?!?!?

Quiet time is OVER!

Thanks to Daddy, it's a Culvers' night.

He saved the day again....

Chicken Noodle soup seems to be the cure for everything.

Culver's has some OK soup.

 

6:00-7:00

Morgan and Evan dancing or doing their "Tree Fu Go"*

Declan ignoring everyone.

Having a snack of banana bread.

Morgan was not a fan. She prefers chocolate. I can't blame her.

And, of course, more laundry...

 

*I have no idea what Tree Fu Go is.

I think it may be something on TV, but we're not 100% sure yet.

Or maybe my kids are just weird.

This is just more evidence in support of that theory.

 

 

 

7:00-8:00

It's almost bedtime!

My husband looks at me with joy because we get to watch an hour long Sophia the First movie!

We're so lucky.

The kids playing blocks and relaxing.

Our front yard, because we're waiting for this epic snowstorm to hit.

(Yes, a snowstorm in April.

We live in Minnesota, so it's not THAT much of a shock.

If you could see my Facebook, you would think the world is going to implode.

Don't get me wrong, I'm wanting spring just as much as the next person,

BUT if this was happening in July, that would give us the right to complain more, not April.)

 

 

I know there's a ton of pictures, if you made it through, thanks for that.

I know my day seems pretty lame, but I wasn't feeling that great yesterday.

 

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How to Guide:

I decided to write the How to Guide to Potty Train Twins in 10 Easy Steps.

Yeah.

Good luck with that.

If you have done this already, please tell me there's a wand I can buy to make this all go away. Just a quick "Walla-kabooze" (that's what I say when I wave my wand in my head...) and *poof* no more diapers!

Here's my go-to guide, to help you through it all:

1. Buy lots of candy and toys. We also call these "bribes". You need to spend a fortune on all this crap- how else do you plan on pissing off your spouse?

2. Spend at least an hour constructing a beautiful Potty Training Chart (make sure you break out a ruler for more accurate lines and colorful markers for a more enticing look) for their reward stickers that you will only use twice because the twins will rip it off the wall, tear it into shreds with their Hulk-like rage and eat the stickers. (Bonus points if you can find the glittery giraffe in one of their diapers after this happens...)

3. Buy underwear and plastic training pants that will freak the twins out and they won't wear, ever because the plastic pants are awkward, bulky and noisy. And those stupid plastic pants don't actually contain the pee. Seriously, plastic pants- you have ONE job!

4. Buy Febreeze, scented candles, bleach, 409, Lysol, and maybe some glade air freshener spray when you notice that your entire house smells like the inside of an old port-a-potty, that was leftover from a soccer tournament in the middle of a sweltering July. You won't be the one to notice this smell either, you are far to used to it...it will be a good friend that comes over to visit that's nice enough to clue you in. (Or a not-so-nice family member that will bluntly tell you your house smells like poop.)

5. Download all the popular applications onto your very expensive iPad, thinking you are making good use of all this technology, then delete them after having horrible results after the twins both fight over who gets to touch the magical device. The only app that works for them is Disney Junior because your children will only sit on the potty if Sophia the First is playing. Over and over again. I'm surprised their legs aren't falling asleep....

6. Buy a bottle of wine.

7. Chill bottle of wine. (Use the freezer for quicker results. Or just pop in some ice cubes if your desperate.)

8. Get happy when your kids both pee in the potty. Give them each a cheerful high five, bust out a few stickers for their brand new chart, pass out candy like it's Halloween, do a little dance and sing a little tune. Throw a potty time parade in their honor, call up family members and post on Facebook to tell all how well things are going.

9. Start sobbing (and gently rocking back and forth), when not more than 5 minutes later, they are both soaking wet. Repeat #'s 8 and 9 over and over again with the same results.

10. Drink the entire bottle of wine after realizing that they aren't ready yet (or maybe, I'm just not ready yet...who cares), diapers aren't looking so bad anymore and you've eaten all the bribes.


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