Hello, hello.....yes, I am STILL here! I have lots (LOTS) to report to you (my one follower....) but, for now I am trying to find out if anyone knows who adopted the precious babies above. Here's the short version (it won't be short!) I received an email from someone from the province group where we adopted the twins. Anyway, she said someone she knew had just returned from Guangxi and had pictures of my twins. Who (as she explained - which is another story....) were the only set of twins that the orphanage had ever had. She had a picture and wanted to mail it to me as well as an interpreted letter from the director of the orphanage. My heart nearly exploded, but much to my dismay the photo (above) arrived and it clearly was NOT "the fat" girls! Mr. Man actually asked me "if I was sure"??!? Of course I know my babies! See picture of twinkies on my side bar. As you can see the babies in the photo are teeny, tiny widdle girls!! I am trying to locate the parent's so that I can mail the photo to them as well as the note. The following is the information I have. Again, If you know who adopted these precious babies please ask them to contact me.

What we know

Parent's name: (?) Liam O'Shea

Twins name: Lai Fu Feng and Lai Fu Huang

Province: Guangxi Lai Bin

Location: East coast - maybe MA

The girls were were adopted : June 2006

Birthday: May 2005

I have discovered also, that there were only two sets of twins adopted from said agency....until another set materializes! :)

I hope you have all been well. Life is one big bowl of cherries here............and loving it...........

The cutest words to my ears....

This is one of my most favorite videos. I promise it'll make you smile too! I can't stop laughing....now if only I had that much enthusiasm "making the bed"...ha ha.


http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SHVsdWldzBsZ3g1sSKQ9AQ?feat=directlink

Coming up daiseys!

Well if you haven't had your dose of "Insane Mommy" this week here's a little bit more of me. I just LOVE this cake - I completed this tonight for my fianl cake class. Yes, I completed all four courses - not bad for someone who'd never baked a cake before.....Mr. Man still bakes the cookies....

Stay tuned - I've got a great recipe I will be posting soon!

The Par-tay!

Few words are needed. They came. We laughed. We enjoyed. Wow. Still coming off the high of yesterday! What a party! There were no tears this year, however, there was lots of squealing and laughter. Too fun. Thank you friends for sharing in on what was such a special day for the girls. I can't imagine what "The Magic Kingdom" is going to be like.......

Note: Yes, I made the princess cakes....

Happy Birthday My Precious Babes!

I still can't believe you are four years old. OMG - how did that happen?!?! I never imagined that I'd be wonderng where the time went or how we could stop time. I know I've said it before, but I wish we could just slow it down for a minute! Honest to G-d, I am so glad that I am no longer working!! I love every minute that we spend together and love listening to you girls as you shatter about laughing and asking "silly" questions...

I made a very special birthday dinner on Tuesday, however, we're celebrating their birthday tomorrow with a big party! Code for food, friends, presents, and of course cake! Mommyy made all the cakes (four!!!). They are so cute and I know the chickies will love them. Everything these days is "Cinda-brella" - you can see where this is going! I will post pictures, but after the party....Here are a few pictures of the chickies for those of you who need your "fix". They are the cutests in the land, and as sweet as pie! Enjoy.......

9 and still going strong.....

We celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary May 27th. Wow. It seems like yesterday we were bed hopping "sneaking" around trying to keep our relationship a secret. Funny - I think we both were subconsciously aware of the age difference. AND, rightfully so. He was a mere 26 when we started dating - he seemed sooo young! He was young. He still IS young! Well, babe - I hope you know it is no longer a secret how crazy I am for you! You are all I need. You are all I want. You have made my life so much more than complete. Here's to many, many more baby! I love you.

YES, I made the cake!!!!

Where does the time go??

The girls will be turning 4 years old in just a matter of days and I honestly don't know where the time has gone. Part of me is really sad, but at the same time so happy for all they have accomplished in their short little lives. They are little girls now and with very big expressions and big vocabularies. They are so happy and such sweet little girls - most of the time. :)

They like structure and they like to "help" although, as we all know sometimes it would be easier to do ourselves. BUT, I let them help as it gives them a sense of accomplishment, and builds self esteem. Plus, we all have responsibilities and chores to do daily in our house!

I was hesitant to sign them up for the million activities that were available to them, however, I finally conceded. Instead of signing them up for one of those quasi gymnastics classes I signed them up for an Olympic training school for gymnasts! Might as well prepare them for their future. ha ha. Their coaches are past Russian Olympic Gold Medalists and are awesome. No more than six kids per class, luckily there have been no more than four in the girls class! The chicks are gaining so much confidence with each passing week. They can scale, straddle jump, pike somersault, lunge, and are working on somersaults on the beam. AND we will be starting pre-school in the fall. I can honestly say we're ready!

A typical day in our house:

• Chicks get up. 7:30-8:30am - they have always been great sleepers!
  
• Go to the potty AND wash the hands


• Come kiss mommy and daddy! Nothing sweeter than waking-up with those piercing black eyes starring at me!!!


• Make their bed - have been doing this since they moved into their twin beds at 3 years old!


• Get dressed - put jammies away
  
• Brush their teeth- as they chant "we don't want holes in our teeth"!


• Girls set and clear the table after dinner - daddy cleans up. :)
  
• We spend one day a week at Costco circling the food carts - we call it "lunch"!
• No week is complete w/out a trip to Target or Kohl's!
• Gymnastic class Tuesday
  
• Library - Thursday


• Mommy is walking 5 days a week minimum of 2 miles and so are the chicks
  
• Girls load and unload the dishwasher. Unfortunately, for them - they can only put away the silverware and Tupperware. Everything else to high. So they stack everything on the counter and we put away
  
• They LOVE to help with the wash. I do have to keep an eye that the "reds" aren't going in with the "whites"!
• They insist on helping fold clothes. If you see me and I'm a wrinkled mess, you know why!
  
• Washing the car is their favorite thing although, I have to keep an eye - they usually water the flowers to their death....:)


• They put ALL their toys away before bed. - They know if they don't MOMMY will handle the situation. No amnesty....
  
• Bedtime, dirty clothes in the hamper, teeth brushed, and jammies on
  
• Good behavior for the day calls for a reward of mommy reading a book before lights out and mega kisses from mommy and daddy!

Awesome little girls! Lucky me. Lucky us!!

For those inquiring about Mr. Man - still no news, he's headed BACK to NYC this weekend...going to swallow a camera so they can take pictures of his insides.....should be interesting. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for your concern. :)

45 lessons life taught me..

I had a really great therapy session this morning. Yes, I have a therapist now and love it!!! They listen to you when no one else will. I'm learning not only how to process some of my "issues", but also how to take time to enjoy life. Smell the roses if you will. Anyway, I came across something a very, very, dear friend of mine sent me not to long ago. For whatever reason the words came to life today. Please enjoy the message. I know I did. Thank you, love. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. - No complaints here... 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. You may still fall - but that's ok 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. I don't hate - I may dislike though... 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch. I feel more than blessed to have such great friends who I can count on! 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. Always.... 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. How dull a world if we were all alike!!! 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. Therapist is paid to cry with me..... 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. I do too! 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. Agree! 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. I request it not be brought in the house....I love chocolate and so do my thighs! 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. I did that a long time ago....the past IS the past - I'm not ashamed!! 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. :) 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. The window dressing may not be what it's cracked up to be. 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. Relationships are a two way street. IF you want it meet me half way great. IF not - I get it.... 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. I wish he would - I would love a little insight on the housing market! 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. I'm learning this daily...... 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. Done.... 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. Abbey is working this one! 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. My life is complete. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. I'm finding that out.... 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. EVERYDAY is special! 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. I'm a planner.... 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. Well, I probably WON'T ever be wearing purple (ick!) but.....I fly my freak flag. 24. The most important sex organ is the brain. Ummm, I'm still questioning this one.....ha ha. 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. YES, YES, YES! 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?' I like it! 27. Always choose life. Life is good. 28. Forgive everyone everything. Working on this one..... 29. What other people think of you is none of your business. Note: I could care less what anyone thinks of me. Get a life! 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. Still waiting.... 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. See 30.. 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. I don't.. 33. Believe in miracles. I have three.... 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. I don't feel the need to "buy" myself into heaven, although, I don't really believe in heaven. I do, however, like who I am. 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. I'm an active participant daily. 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. Soo true. 37. Your children get only one childhood. I hope it is the happiest ever - not one filled with material possessions, but, a love like no other. 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. With.Every.Breath.I.Take. 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. Life is a journey to be enjoyed. 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back. I have no complainst. My life is charmed! 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. I.DO and so much more!!! 42. The best is yet to come. I can't wait. 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. Agree! 44. Yield. Pay it forward. 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift." Life is a treasure.

Remember that I will always share my spoon with you!

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

Yes I can!

That's right - finished my final and I got an "A". Oh, but it felt good. I worried and fretted the entire semester about my grade, but boy did it pay off. I'm taking two classes this summer, photography because I take crap pictures, and a wellness class...well...it's obvious, my arse has morphed into something I know longer know. AND, worse it keeps following me around like a stalker! Stay tuned for the transformation......

Let them eat cake!

My first fondant cake!

I surprised my neighbor and gave her the cake! G-d knows, we don't need the temptation.