Update on the wind chimes

I know I had said that the kids were going to paint the other side of their wind chimes yesterday, but we had a little problem with listening yesterday! I have no idea what was going on, but my kids were not listening, talking back and had a roller coaster of emotions. One minute they are laughing and playing, the next they are in an all out brawl. Screaming, pulling hair/clothes, and lots of crying! These kind of days make me go NUTS! So we didn't get to do anything fun. :( Today doens't look like we get to do anything fun either, Jake has been on a little terror today, throwing things, along with fits, talking back and crying (more like screaming) when I get on to him. He has spent most of his time in his room, with no t.v. I might add, this morning. 

Jake, highly upset with me yesterday!

On another note, I did however re-pot my plants to try to get rid of my gnat problem.

 After 2 1/2 bags of potting soils (I bought 4 bags, that just means I need more plants for the extra soil =D ) I finished all 5 planters. I also bought 6 bags of decorative rocks to cover the top soil so the gnats can get in and lay their nasty eggs. 

 This is my Peace Lily 

          These are my (what my mom called) airplane plants

This and my peace lily are my favorites, but I have no idea what this one is called. lol

So far...haven't seen a gnat, keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope all of you have a great day.

And in case you're in a bad mood already, please enjoy this picture I took of Romi yesterday, during one of the happy periods. lol

She said she was Spiderman! lol

Emmys and Wind chimes

As I am here writing this blog, I am watching the Emmys. Yes, I absolutely LOVE the Emmys! Granted I am   about an hour and a half behind real time, because of my oh so lovely children, I am still enjoying them. This weekend went by WAY to fast. Now its back to the hustle and bustle of the work week...pshh who am I kidding, I get up and take Romi to school and come back and clean and watch daytime television! haha 

Today, the kids and I went to Wal-mart to waste time. Well, if you know me I can easily blow $50+ in a heart beat at Wal-mart, or any other store for that matter. Kept it under $50 today. WHOO!

SUCCESS!!!

The kids had been begging to make a mess. So I decided to let them, creatively of course. We got a wooden wind chime that you paint yourself ($10), and some small clay plant pots ($1 each)

The wind chime

Babies painting

After 1 cup of water knocked down, 2 paint covered children, 5 paint cups mixed the wind chimes were almost finished, we get to paint the other side tomorrow after Romi gets out of school and before she has ballet/tap class. So I will then upload our finished project then. 

Now, my real problem is "How in the H#%% am I going to get rid of these dang houseplant gnats?" I am going to be trying to get rid of them, I've read about coffee grounds, soapy water, sand, and apple cider vinegar. I hate these little bugs and I will win this battle. So tomorrow I am going to have to take, yet another trip to Wal-mart to get some more potting soil and re-pot! *sigh* But if it works, will be so worth it. Going to see if I can find some decorative rocks or something to put on the top soil. Maybe that will help keep those ugly things out! Ick!

I hope everyone's Monday is a good one, Mine is going to be quite a busy one. Have a great one!

Till next time.

Stray. Cats. Everywhere.

At our apartment building they love cats, me on the other hand, don't really care for cats all that much! Plus, it doesn't help that I am allergic to them. Well a couple of days ago, I had seen this (what I believe to be) an orange tabby! It was living in the shrub next to my door. Straggly looking, malnourished, one of those that you'd rather avoid instead of taking in and give a home. The non cat lover in me said "No, Layla, leave it alone" but the animal lover in me said "Layla, you have to do the right thing, you can't let that poor animal starve." So Jake and I went to the store bought two little bowls, and cat food! The poor thing was so hungry. No, I am not too happy about having a cat hang around, but at least I can say that my conscience is clear. Romi keeps asking if we can take it inside and keep him, because she "loves that cat sooooo much." Every time we go outside it's "Aww momma, that cat loves me!", " Mommy, that cat is telling me hi." or "Momma that cat is sooooo cute." haha

Here is the poor thing!

What do you think we should call it?!

First post

I had been wanting to write a blog for a long time now, and I guess now, is a good time to start. I guess you could say that I have “jumped on the band wagon”! Seeing other people write their blogs and having some peer pressure (cough*Leah*cough) has inspired me to write one. It has taken quite a long time to come up with a name, and what to write about. Well here I am, still not too sure what to say, but here none the less! Haha

Me and Stephen

So let me start off with a little about myself. My name is Layla, yes, like the Eric Clapton song, and please don’t sing it to me, I have been sang to for most of my life. Lol I am married to my best friend. He is my rock! TODAY marks 2 years!!! YAY! We have 2 amazing children, Romi (4) and Jake (2), they are two of the craziest kids and have brought joy to our lives and there is NEVER a dull moment around the house. Luckily I am blessed to be able to stay at home with them, but I can honestly say, for my sanity, that I am dying to go out and have adult interaction and have a paying job. Lol I live in a tiny town called Sweetwater. I am ADDICTED to Pinterest, I can stay on there for hours at a time, and it usually robs me of rest in the night. I have always been the creative type, doing crafts and all that artsy-fartsy stuff. I also love to garden now; it has a calming effect on me! Yoga is also a way for me to wind down and de-stress. Hmm, Well, I guess that’s about it. Not really that much more to say.

Till next time, have a great evening everyone!