Monday, February 15, 2010
Park Time...
The weather here has been WONDERFUL...going to the park is alot less work now that the kids are older. Carter had so much fun and Olivia has been begging to go back. I am sure we will be spending ALOT more time there this year.
STUUUUUCCCKK
I "let" him cry it out..I heard him..I ignored him.
Until I paused the TV , only to here him yelling " STTUUCCKK"
oops..I only let it go on till 11pm..good thing we didn't have to use the butter or Pam to get the foot out..but it was lodged pretty good...
Until I paused the TV , only to here him yelling " STTUUCCKK"
oops..I only let it go on till 11pm..good thing we didn't have to use the butter or Pam to get the foot out..but it was lodged pretty good...
I still can't get him to part with Toys R Us in his crib..but whatever works..he is out of our room!
So Sick...
It started last week. Matthew & Miss America got sick in the middle of the night..then the next day they seemed fine..then it hit Miss America again...then Carter and now me.
Thinking Liv had the chicken pox ( again) I called the doctor and went over the symptoms....she had a viral rash..when certain children get sick their body can break out in a rash/bumps looking just like chicken pox...not common but it can happen..and it may continue the rest of her life.
So here I am waiting for nap time..... My fever has been 103 for 2 days and I will spare you the rest of the symptoms.
My computer is not letting me load pictures so I had to wait for Jeremy to come home from California to load them...
Enjoy the posts that will soon follow..I have nothing better to be doing till naptime rolls around..
A HUGE THANK YOU to my sister...who came over first thing and took Miss America for the day...amazing how one kid is SOOO easy..and when I had just one..it was so hard..funny how that happens.
Thinking Liv had the chicken pox ( again) I called the doctor and went over the symptoms....she had a viral rash..when certain children get sick their body can break out in a rash/bumps looking just like chicken pox...not common but it can happen..and it may continue the rest of her life.
So here I am waiting for nap time..... My fever has been 103 for 2 days and I will spare you the rest of the symptoms.
My computer is not letting me load pictures so I had to wait for Jeremy to come home from California to load them...
Enjoy the posts that will soon follow..I have nothing better to be doing till naptime rolls around..
A HUGE THANK YOU to my sister...who came over first thing and took Miss America for the day...amazing how one kid is SOOO easy..and when I had just one..it was so hard..funny how that happens.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
But..I'll Miss you
My sweet Miss America...
Today as I was watching you try and find something you lost ...I told you that I do the same thing..put things in places and forget where I put them, I then proceeded to tell you how we are so much alike and one day you'll make a wonderful mommy..you will know how to change diapers , braid hair and cook dinners all in your own home.
You looked at me and burst into tears..big tears sliding down your precious chubby cheeks and looked at me and softly whispered...
But I will forever miss you.
oh, my precious girl...I will always be close by for you, anytime any day and any way I can.
I love you.
Love, mom
Today as I was watching you try and find something you lost ...I told you that I do the same thing..put things in places and forget where I put them, I then proceeded to tell you how we are so much alike and one day you'll make a wonderful mommy..you will know how to change diapers , braid hair and cook dinners all in your own home.
You looked at me and burst into tears..big tears sliding down your precious chubby cheeks and looked at me and softly whispered...
But I will forever miss you.
oh, my precious girl...I will always be close by for you, anytime any day and any way I can.
I love you.
Love, mom
Flower beds and tickets??
this weather is screaming for me to spring clean however I am not really wanting to. If i clean the flower beds now then guess what?? I have all the way till October/November to keep doing it. So why rush it? I mean living on a corner lot sucks. You have like 2 front yards and living here in Lynden where as rumor has it you can get a ticket for not having a perfect lawn. I mean according to the far away people in Bellingham, Lynden is an extremely wired freakish town that has way to much time for yard work. So I am not wanting to lump myself into that kinda stereotype.
Seriously, I love the misconception of our town.
Today I have wrote out my to do list and maybe next month I will tackle it. Joking..I am starting today.
But I draw the line at the flower bed thing..I have been enjoying the break from yard work.
I am wiping down the cupboards today..grimy fingerprints are coming off..until after lunch at least!
Seriously, I love the misconception of our town.
Today I have wrote out my to do list and maybe next month I will tackle it. Joking..I am starting today.
But I draw the line at the flower bed thing..I have been enjoying the break from yard work.
I am wiping down the cupboards today..grimy fingerprints are coming off..until after lunch at least!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday Facts
Thankful For:
The sun shining today...and the good ol' la nina or el nino or Nemo..whatever..I am just happy that we are getting some serious good weather!! I don't care if Mr. Groundhog said there was 6 weeks more of Winter...I am enjoying each day I can send the kids outside to play and beat each other up over one of the 7 kids cars/bikes we have out there.
Listening To:
Mickey Mouse Club house..come inside its fun inside!!
What's For Dinner:
BBQ pork sandwiches and cake & Ice-cream..Birthday celebration going on around here tonight!
Looking Forward To:
Okay, so I know I have been saying this FOREVER...but I am working on finishing Liv room and Carter got some pretty cool cube shelves for his birthday ( oh, yes I am very practical!!) carter also got the anywhere chair with his name on it so now they can quit fighting with each other over Olivia's.
I found this perfect bedding/room set at Target...oh, how I wish I had money to burn....
I am needing or wanting: forgiveness needing it for myself and wanting to give it to others.
Missing:
My debit card. really..where did it go?? I am going to have to cancel and order a new one.
Quote of The Week:
Happy Birthday to BABY Carter John...
Friday Facts...what are your facts??
Check out Still Seeking and Alliwoo...
The sun shining today...and the good ol' la nina or el nino or Nemo..whatever..I am just happy that we are getting some serious good weather!! I don't care if Mr. Groundhog said there was 6 weeks more of Winter...I am enjoying each day I can send the kids outside to play and beat each other up over one of the 7 kids cars/bikes we have out there.
Listening To:
Mickey Mouse Club house..come inside its fun inside!!
What's For Dinner:
BBQ pork sandwiches and cake & Ice-cream..Birthday celebration going on around here tonight!
Looking Forward To:
Okay, so I know I have been saying this FOREVER...but I am working on finishing Liv room and Carter got some pretty cool cube shelves for his birthday ( oh, yes I am very practical!!) carter also got the anywhere chair with his name on it so now they can quit fighting with each other over Olivia's.
I found this perfect bedding/room set at Target...oh, how I wish I had money to burn....
I am needing or wanting: forgiveness needing it for myself and wanting to give it to others.
Missing:
My debit card. really..where did it go?? I am going to have to cancel and order a new one.
Quote of The Week:
Happy Birthday to BABY Carter John...
Friday Facts...what are your facts??
Check out Still Seeking and Alliwoo...
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Power of Positive thinking
I am not thinking positive thoughts this morning. I wish I could. I wish I could wake up have my feet hit the floor and be smiling. Not today. Yesterday yes..today no.
I wiped my schedule clean today. I decided to not push myself. I decided that being a happy mom is alot better then looking down at my calender and wondering how I am to accomplish all the tasks.
Carter has slept through the night for a week solid! This means I add more to my schedule in hopes of having good productive fun filled days.
We managed to sign Matthew up for an appointment with Lynden Academy so we can transfer him from the middle school, go the park and play for 2 hours, grocery shop, birthday shop, preschool and the rest of the mom duties all by Wednesday this week.
Tomorrow is a yet another busy day...how can people really think staying home is easy breezy?
Matthew and I butted heads this morning over taking out the recycling. You gotta savor the eyes rolling of teenage years RIGHT??? It is part of growing up.
I remember my mom saying to me if I thought it was so bad at home I could go live by myself, pay my bills , do my own laundry, cook and be responsible for my life...the idea of all that seemed so enticing. Until 14 years later of doing it, I would do anything to have someone do my laundry, cook me dinner and pay my bills....
what is the plan for today?
Nothing. Zilch. Notta.
I really did wipe the calendar clean.
I am going push all the toys into the corner and create a spot on the floor for me to play with the kids. I am going to do laundry and run the dish washer...I will have dinner planned out by 9am...I will rejoice in today and be glad in it.
I will. I will. I will.
I wiped my schedule clean today. I decided to not push myself. I decided that being a happy mom is alot better then looking down at my calender and wondering how I am to accomplish all the tasks.
Carter has slept through the night for a week solid! This means I add more to my schedule in hopes of having good productive fun filled days.
We managed to sign Matthew up for an appointment with Lynden Academy so we can transfer him from the middle school, go the park and play for 2 hours, grocery shop, birthday shop, preschool and the rest of the mom duties all by Wednesday this week.
Tomorrow is a yet another busy day...how can people really think staying home is easy breezy?
Matthew and I butted heads this morning over taking out the recycling. You gotta savor the eyes rolling of teenage years RIGHT??? It is part of growing up.
I remember my mom saying to me if I thought it was so bad at home I could go live by myself, pay my bills , do my own laundry, cook and be responsible for my life...the idea of all that seemed so enticing. Until 14 years later of doing it, I would do anything to have someone do my laundry, cook me dinner and pay my bills....
what is the plan for today?
Nothing. Zilch. Notta.
I really did wipe the calendar clean.
I am going push all the toys into the corner and create a spot on the floor for me to play with the kids. I am going to do laundry and run the dish washer...I will have dinner planned out by 9am...I will rejoice in today and be glad in it.
I will. I will. I will.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Allstar!!
Carter John...Words cannot describe our love for you. You are a blessing to us each and everyday. We welcomed you 2 years ago on Superbowl Sunday February 3rd 2008 after many scares that we would never meet you ,prayers where answered.
45 minutes is all it took for you to make your appearance at 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Your very BUSY and love your sissy or Lah-lah and your broder...you wait for daddy each day at the door. Your always sharing your "chipoles" ( that is what you call food) with the dog. You love to talk on the phone.
After 23 months + some days you FINALLY sleep through the night!!
Your the shining light on bad days..your the laughter in our hearts...your a blessing yesterday, today and tomorrow...
May all your dreams come true....
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45 minutes is all it took for you to make your appearance at 7 pounds 8 ounces.
Your very BUSY and love your sissy or Lah-lah and your broder...you wait for daddy each day at the door. Your always sharing your "chipoles" ( that is what you call food) with the dog. You love to talk on the phone.
After 23 months + some days you FINALLY sleep through the night!!
Your the shining light on bad days..your the laughter in our hearts...your a blessing yesterday, today and tomorrow...
May all your dreams come true....
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Jan 2008Happy Birthday my Sweet, Sweet boy
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Headaches & Heartache..
Major Major Migraine going on today. I have not showered and want to lay in a dark room. However we all know I have kids and having kids means you, as the mom and main person in charge must be on top of the game at all times.
My head is killing me and today was my only day to get this house clean for the big Friday night event..my baby is turning 2! I managed to make my bed today thinking that was pointless..I have laid down about every 10 minutes and that has created bigger messes.
My heart is sad today and not because I have a migraine but because I feel all this sadness around me. Many families are dealing with major illness and even death. Here is an email from a high school friends mom...
" This is a hard one...Our daughter Tausha was rushed to emergency tonight.Her head pain became more frequent and more intense. MRI, Cat Scan shown a fairly large size mass in her right frontal lobe above her right ear. The mass is bleeding into her brain. She will need surgery.Not sure i...f malignant.... Please pray for Tausha, Franco and the lil boys. They need their mommy."
Tausha has 2 boys...one who just turned 2 on Friday and a 2 week old. Please lift them up in your prayers.
Please lift up Baby Case's Family in prayer as they are trying to find a new "normal"
Sometimes a headache doesn't seem so bad...
My head is killing me and today was my only day to get this house clean for the big Friday night event..my baby is turning 2! I managed to make my bed today thinking that was pointless..I have laid down about every 10 minutes and that has created bigger messes.
My heart is sad today and not because I have a migraine but because I feel all this sadness around me. Many families are dealing with major illness and even death. Here is an email from a high school friends mom...
" This is a hard one...Our daughter Tausha was rushed to emergency tonight.Her head pain became more frequent and more intense. MRI, Cat Scan shown a fairly large size mass in her right frontal lobe above her right ear. The mass is bleeding into her brain. She will need surgery.Not sure i...f malignant.... Please pray for Tausha, Franco and the lil boys. They need their mommy."
Tausha has 2 boys...one who just turned 2 on Friday and a 2 week old. Please lift them up in your prayers.
Please lift up Baby Case's Family in prayer as they are trying to find a new "normal"
Sometimes a headache doesn't seem so bad...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Stepping into the Power
This past weekend I was invited by my dear friend Julie , to attend a women's conference. I was not sure what to expect as I had not heard much of the conference.
When I arrived I was already exhausted. My van is on the verge of breaking down and my husband did not want me to drive it out to the conference so I had to arrange a ride , find a sitter very last minute due to the fact he called to tell me he had to work till 9pm...
Sometimes I think is going away really worth it? This time I can say it was SOOO worth it. I had quiet time all weekend. The featured speaker was Lori Salierno and she AWESOME! There was a ton of give aways and spiritual motivation all 3 days!
This was the first conference held by Women Of Whatcom and they did an amazing job.
So back to reality. Back to referring and cleaning..back to picking up the toys 1.2 million times a day...back to chubby little cheeks, hugs, kisses and even a semi clean house!!
When I arrived I was already exhausted. My van is on the verge of breaking down and my husband did not want me to drive it out to the conference so I had to arrange a ride , find a sitter very last minute due to the fact he called to tell me he had to work till 9pm...
Sometimes I think is going away really worth it? This time I can say it was SOOO worth it. I had quiet time all weekend. The featured speaker was Lori Salierno and she AWESOME! There was a ton of give aways and spiritual motivation all 3 days!
This was the first conference held by Women Of Whatcom and they did an amazing job.
So back to reality. Back to referring and cleaning..back to picking up the toys 1.2 million times a day...back to chubby little cheeks, hugs, kisses and even a semi clean house!!
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