It has been raining non-stop all day and looks like it will continue pretty much well into next week. So other than running to and from daycare, we pretty much stayed inside all day. (Didn’t even get the mail.)
My friend Jill did come for a visit with her sweet 8 year old daughter, Morgan. Andrew loved having Morgan here. She played choo-choos with him. She read stories to him. She was a partner in crime with him.
Yes, Jill and I were talking on the main floor and the kids were off somewhere playing. Well, it wasn’t for a while that we realized it was too quiet. Morgan soon appeared and Andrew was calling after her to “Come back!” When he appeared to get her, we realized that his hands were ice cold, his socks were off and his pant legs were soaked.
We came to find out, that between the two of them (I’m am 100% positive my son was the instigator) they took the stick out of the slider door to our back yard, unlocked it, and took all of Andrew’s outdoor toys outside. In the cold pouring rain! And get this…they even took his heavy basketball hoop out there.
It was one of those things that we really didn’t get mad about and was more surprising than anything. It was actually even funny. Of course, all Andrew was upset that we didn’t let him continue playing out there. All he wanted to do the next couple hours was put on his shoes and socks and go play outside. He didn’t care if it was raining and cold.
Jill, thanks for the visit, it was great seeing you!
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
My did it!
Andrew’s vocabulary astounds me. The things he says each day blows me away…it’s especially cute when he tells me something with all the seriousness of brain surgeon delivering sober news. “Be wight back, Mom.” … with a total straight face as if he is going off to solve all the world’s problems before Sesame Street starts.
Right now we are working on “I” and “I’m”, because he refers to them as “My” and “Mine” respectively. “My did it!” or “Mine ready!” Or I especially love, “Mine hunry”. (I’m hungry).
It reminds me of my cousin’s kid, Russell, who had similar pronoun issues when he was small. His favorite movie at the time was Lion King, where Simba fights Scar. He would watch it daily and each day during that scene he would yell out, “Him bite him uncle!” Ok, it’s not as funny in writing. But it was really cute if you heard it in person. Marc and I still joke about it and bring it us occasionally 8 years later.
And now for my achievement of the day: I gave both boys a tub at the same time! Marc went out tonight for a deserving guys night with a buddy, so I had the boys on my own. With the weather being hot like it’s been, they both needed tubs badly. So I got everything together and stuck Andrew in the big tub, while I gave AJ a bath in the baby tub on the bathroom floor. It worked out swimmingly and I wasn’t completely soaked when finished, either. Then, I treated Andrew to the movie “Toy Story” and popcorn, both of which he thoroughly enjoyed.
And now a difference between a boy and a girl: A girl would see all the dandelions in our backyard and proceed to pick them one by one to make a lovely little bouquet. A boy (a.k.a. Andrew) will grab the heads from the top and pull them right off, lay them on the concrete and run over them with his dump truck. Or pick up his baseball bat and swing at them. When they pop back up, decide that swinging is too humane and all out pound them into the ground.
Now both boys are in bed (not sure if either are sleeping). I am getting ready to work on the house a bit. Marc should be home soon to finish helping me (it was part the deal to let him go tonight). Tomorrow we have daycare in the a.m., then my friend Jill is coming down for lunch. Nice! Maybe I’ll give her my lovely dandelion bouquet I picked today.
…you think I am joking, don’t you.
Right now we are working on “I” and “I’m”, because he refers to them as “My” and “Mine” respectively. “My did it!” or “Mine ready!” Or I especially love, “Mine hunry”. (I’m hungry).
It reminds me of my cousin’s kid, Russell, who had similar pronoun issues when he was small. His favorite movie at the time was Lion King, where Simba fights Scar. He would watch it daily and each day during that scene he would yell out, “Him bite him uncle!” Ok, it’s not as funny in writing. But it was really cute if you heard it in person. Marc and I still joke about it and bring it us occasionally 8 years later.
And now for my achievement of the day: I gave both boys a tub at the same time! Marc went out tonight for a deserving guys night with a buddy, so I had the boys on my own. With the weather being hot like it’s been, they both needed tubs badly. So I got everything together and stuck Andrew in the big tub, while I gave AJ a bath in the baby tub on the bathroom floor. It worked out swimmingly and I wasn’t completely soaked when finished, either. Then, I treated Andrew to the movie “Toy Story” and popcorn, both of which he thoroughly enjoyed.
And now a difference between a boy and a girl: A girl would see all the dandelions in our backyard and proceed to pick them one by one to make a lovely little bouquet. A boy (a.k.a. Andrew) will grab the heads from the top and pull them right off, lay them on the concrete and run over them with his dump truck. Or pick up his baseball bat and swing at them. When they pop back up, decide that swinging is too humane and all out pound them into the ground.
Now both boys are in bed (not sure if either are sleeping). I am getting ready to work on the house a bit. Marc should be home soon to finish helping me (it was part the deal to let him go tonight). Tomorrow we have daycare in the a.m., then my friend Jill is coming down for lunch. Nice! Maybe I’ll give her my lovely dandelion bouquet I picked today.
…you think I am joking, don’t you.
Ramblings about the value of blogging.
As those of you who actually read this blog have probably already come to realize, my posting has taken a back seat ever since I became the mother of two. It seems that I have limited time to do things other than take care of my boys. And when I do find time, I have other “higher priority” things to do than blogging. In fact, I usually feel like I am “wasting” my time when I am posting rather than doing the dishes, or working on laundry, etc…
However, after going back and reading past posts and recalling clear memories of simple things that I would have long forgotten… I realize that blogging should really be a high priority. I love being able to read about the silly things my Andrew does, or about our family activities, or about major events like giving away our Rocky or the birth of our AJ (April was a busy month).
How else will I remember that my Andrew’s favorite phrase this age is “Whad you doing?” with an emphasis on the “-ing”. And that he will repeatedly ask it HUNDREDS of times a day and several times back to back regardless of whether you answer him or not.
How else will I remember how my feelings change about things? For example: Before I became a mom, I would have probably wanted to see the movie, Poseidon. And now, just the previews upset me when I think of parents trying to save their children on a sinking boat.
How else will I remember how hard my hubby has been working on keeping up our newly landscaped yard? Yet, how at almost thirty he still will come in from working and play racecar video games. Which by the way, Andrew LOVES to watch. “More racing, dada.” “Auw! Dada weck (wreck)!”
How else will I remember how sweet and snuggly my AJ is and what a good little guy he is. He just woke up from sleeping in his bouncy seat where he put himself to sleep about 45 minutes ago. HE PUT HIMSELF TO SLEEP! Do any of you understand the magnitude of that?
Anyway, just because I’ve realized the value of blogging, I don’t want to feel like I now must create posts of great significance in order to justify typing over of vacuuming. But I want to remind myself that I am recording snippets of our lives and to me, that is a high priority.
However, after going back and reading past posts and recalling clear memories of simple things that I would have long forgotten… I realize that blogging should really be a high priority. I love being able to read about the silly things my Andrew does, or about our family activities, or about major events like giving away our Rocky or the birth of our AJ (April was a busy month).
How else will I remember that my Andrew’s favorite phrase this age is “Whad you doing?” with an emphasis on the “-ing”. And that he will repeatedly ask it HUNDREDS of times a day and several times back to back regardless of whether you answer him or not.
How else will I remember how my feelings change about things? For example: Before I became a mom, I would have probably wanted to see the movie, Poseidon. And now, just the previews upset me when I think of parents trying to save their children on a sinking boat.
How else will I remember how hard my hubby has been working on keeping up our newly landscaped yard? Yet, how at almost thirty he still will come in from working and play racecar video games. Which by the way, Andrew LOVES to watch. “More racing, dada.” “Auw! Dada weck (wreck)!”
How else will I remember how sweet and snuggly my AJ is and what a good little guy he is. He just woke up from sleeping in his bouncy seat where he put himself to sleep about 45 minutes ago. HE PUT HIMSELF TO SLEEP! Do any of you understand the magnitude of that?
Anyway, just because I’ve realized the value of blogging, I don’t want to feel like I now must create posts of great significance in order to justify typing over of vacuuming. But I want to remind myself that I am recording snippets of our lives and to me, that is a high priority.
Saturday, May 6, 2006
Did someone slip the flux capacitor into our lives?
Is it possible? Can it be? Is my baby one month old today? What?! He is still so new, so tiny, so unbelievable. I just went into labor. I was just at the hospital. I just brought him home. And yet my calendar tells me it’s been a month already. I find it hard to believe. Like someone setting all your clocks forward 10 minutes without telling you.
Friday, May 5, 2006
I never really got it until I became a mom.
Andrew woke up early from his nap, so I put in the new (to us) movie, “Prince of Egypt”. Now, I know the story. I’ve read, heard, and watched the story over and over and over. I know how it goes. I know how it ends.
However…
While watching the beginning with Andrew, I caught myself practically sobbing watching Moses mama put him in the basket and send him down the river. I was holding my hands over my face to keep Andrew from noticing how upset I was. But I think he picked up on it, because then he started asking over and over, “Where’s baby going?” So I had to make my voice sound as normal as possible (and not squeaky and sniffly) and reply, “he’s going in the basket”. Augh. It was awful. I mean, I know Moses mom gets to take care of him after all and everything…but man, she did not know that when she put him in the water. RIP MY HEART OUT!
However…
While watching the beginning with Andrew, I caught myself practically sobbing watching Moses mama put him in the basket and send him down the river. I was holding my hands over my face to keep Andrew from noticing how upset I was. But I think he picked up on it, because then he started asking over and over, “Where’s baby going?” So I had to make my voice sound as normal as possible (and not squeaky and sniffly) and reply, “he’s going in the basket”. Augh. It was awful. I mean, I know Moses mom gets to take care of him after all and everything…but man, she did not know that when she put him in the water. RIP MY HEART OUT!
Don't you feel crunchy too?
I should know not to state that we “don’t have much planned for this week”. That seems to backfire. It’s been a busy one, but not a bad one. Yesterday, I took it easy during the day. I even napped when Andrew & AJ napped. Yes, you read that right…they napped at the SAME TIME! And believe it or not, they are both napping now as I type this. (again, I should be finding something more productive to do while I have the opportunity). But yesterday, I was exhausted. I had had 3 nights of not much sleep and it caught up with me. Fortunately, I was able to nap yesterday and AJ was great last night, so I am feeling just fine now.
Then last night we went over to friend’s house for pizza and haircuts. Now that Andrew and Marc are all buzzed, my three boys really look alike. Have I mentioned I wish I had my camera?!
This morning, I dropped Andrew off at daycare, then took advantage of having only 1 kid on a Friday morning and did some garage sale-ing. I got a pair of Bada Bi-yah (Bob the Builder) sandals for Andrew (his toes hang WAY off his sandals from last year). I also got 2 loaf pans and the Price of Egypt VHS tape. All for $3. Not too shabby, I thought. I even took my new wrap (which I did get hemmed yesterday) and wore it with AJ when there was a cluster of garage sales in a row. (my sling is still wet from washing since it can’t be dried in the dryer). And I wore pigtails today. So, yes, I totally looked like a granola mommy. That’s ok, I was feeling crunchy.
Tonight we desperately need to hit Sam’s Club. We are low on all things diaper related. And out of trail mix (the true tragedy). I think Marc might do some lawn work and we are grilling for dinner. Which reminds me, I need to pull chicken out of the freezer. Ok, gotta go!
Then last night we went over to friend’s house for pizza and haircuts. Now that Andrew and Marc are all buzzed, my three boys really look alike. Have I mentioned I wish I had my camera?!
This morning, I dropped Andrew off at daycare, then took advantage of having only 1 kid on a Friday morning and did some garage sale-ing. I got a pair of Bada Bi-yah (Bob the Builder) sandals for Andrew (his toes hang WAY off his sandals from last year). I also got 2 loaf pans and the Price of Egypt VHS tape. All for $3. Not too shabby, I thought. I even took my new wrap (which I did get hemmed yesterday) and wore it with AJ when there was a cluster of garage sales in a row. (my sling is still wet from washing since it can’t be dried in the dryer). And I wore pigtails today. So, yes, I totally looked like a granola mommy. That’s ok, I was feeling crunchy.
Tonight we desperately need to hit Sam’s Club. We are low on all things diaper related. And out of trail mix (the true tragedy). I think Marc might do some lawn work and we are grilling for dinner. Which reminds me, I need to pull chicken out of the freezer. Ok, gotta go!
Thursday, May 4, 2006
pe-TA-boo!
This morning on the way to daycare, Andrew was in the back seat playing pe-TA-boo (peek-a-boo) with AJ. It was too cute.
After dropping him off, I hit Joann Fabrics for a quick stop. I wanted to pick up an inexpensive piece (plus 40% off coupon) of material to make a wrap. This would be an additional way to carry AJ. Check out this site…it is cool. I am currently using my new material to carry AJ in the front cross-position. He is totally asleep, it is completely secure with no knots and I am totally hands-free typing this. And all of this with just one long piece of unfinished cloth 5 yards by 24 inches long (although I do need hem it before it unravels on me). Carrying AJ like this, I kind of feel like I should be on National Geographic fetching water into my clay pots to carry on my head…except I am wearing a shirt.
This is kind of what it looks like except, my cloth is a nice neutral khaki, and my baby is cuter.
I also have my sling. Which I love as well and have already used it enough to make the cost worth it. But for $4, I now have another option and this wrap is so versatile. There are tons of different ways to carry AJ as you probably saw if you checked out the site.
Well, I wish I had my camera, I would show you how I have him all bundled up against me and how adorable he is snoozing right now…but alas, I do not. Ok, since I do have my hands free, I should go do something more productive than blogging… like laundry. AJ is wearing his last clean sleeper. (And it’s even not that clean…ssshhhh).
Kelly, if you are reading this, I am thinking of you and your babies! This whole baby-carrying thing might totally being something for you. Talk to you soon!
After dropping him off, I hit Joann Fabrics for a quick stop. I wanted to pick up an inexpensive piece (plus 40% off coupon) of material to make a wrap. This would be an additional way to carry AJ. Check out this site…it is cool. I am currently using my new material to carry AJ in the front cross-position. He is totally asleep, it is completely secure with no knots and I am totally hands-free typing this. And all of this with just one long piece of unfinished cloth 5 yards by 24 inches long (although I do need hem it before it unravels on me). Carrying AJ like this, I kind of feel like I should be on National Geographic fetching water into my clay pots to carry on my head…except I am wearing a shirt.
This is kind of what it looks like except, my cloth is a nice neutral khaki, and my baby is cuter.
I also have my sling. Which I love as well and have already used it enough to make the cost worth it. But for $4, I now have another option and this wrap is so versatile. There are tons of different ways to carry AJ as you probably saw if you checked out the site.
Well, I wish I had my camera, I would show you how I have him all bundled up against me and how adorable he is snoozing right now…but alas, I do not. Ok, since I do have my hands free, I should go do something more productive than blogging… like laundry. AJ is wearing his last clean sleeper. (And it’s even not that clean…ssshhhh).
Kelly, if you are reading this, I am thinking of you and your babies! This whole baby-carrying thing might totally being something for you. Talk to you soon!
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Stupid Meatloaf
Well, so much for not having much going on this week. Monday night, I took meatloaf out of the freezer for dinner. When it still was frozen at dinnertime and we had errands to run, I stuck it in the fridge and we hit Wendy’s. Then we picked up some gifts at Babies R Us for some friends of ours who just had twins and we hit Home Depot to get more items for our yard. (We got more bricks, more dirt, and more flowers.) Marc then worked in the yard while I juggled the kids.
Tuesday, Andrew was supposed to go to daycare, but the car wouldn’t start. So we switched days to Friday and stayed home. It rained all day, so there wasn’t much we could do to burn off his energy. However, in the afternoon, I had two girlfriends come over (one of them brought us a really great dinner) with their babies. So it was really nice to chat for a while and Andrew loved up on their kiddos. When Marc got home we headed off to the hospital to visit the new twins. Get this…twins, right? One baby was 8lbs 6oz and the other was 6lbs 4oz. Talk about a superwomen of a mom they have.
This morning we all got up early and dropped the car off at the shop before Marc went to work. (Um…new alternator and battery needed….expensive day). Then, I tried to cook the meatloaf from Monday for lunch today since I didn’t want it to go bad. But after an hour (and past lunch time) it was still RED in the middle. So it was peanut butter sandwiches for lunch. The day turned out beautiful, so after Andrew’s nap time (yea, AJ has taken nothing but short little cat naps today, it’s been lovely). We went out in the backyard for a while. I potted the container plants, while Andrew played in his elephant pool, with his mower and with his dump truck, all which were soaked by the time he was finished. Finally, this evening, the Dressler’s came over for dinner.
Now, Andrew is in bed and our AJ is being cranky, so I am trying to write this fast. Marc is currently rocking him, but wants to go for a jog. So I will wrap this up. Have a great night.
Tuesday, Andrew was supposed to go to daycare, but the car wouldn’t start. So we switched days to Friday and stayed home. It rained all day, so there wasn’t much we could do to burn off his energy. However, in the afternoon, I had two girlfriends come over (one of them brought us a really great dinner) with their babies. So it was really nice to chat for a while and Andrew loved up on their kiddos. When Marc got home we headed off to the hospital to visit the new twins. Get this…twins, right? One baby was 8lbs 6oz and the other was 6lbs 4oz. Talk about a superwomen of a mom they have.
This morning we all got up early and dropped the car off at the shop before Marc went to work. (Um…new alternator and battery needed….expensive day). Then, I tried to cook the meatloaf from Monday for lunch today since I didn’t want it to go bad. But after an hour (and past lunch time) it was still RED in the middle. So it was peanut butter sandwiches for lunch. The day turned out beautiful, so after Andrew’s nap time (yea, AJ has taken nothing but short little cat naps today, it’s been lovely). We went out in the backyard for a while. I potted the container plants, while Andrew played in his elephant pool, with his mower and with his dump truck, all which were soaked by the time he was finished. Finally, this evening, the Dressler’s came over for dinner.
Now, Andrew is in bed and our AJ is being cranky, so I am trying to write this fast. Marc is currently rocking him, but wants to go for a jog. So I will wrap this up. Have a great night.
Monday, May 1, 2006
J'ever...
…have one of those dreams that stay with you all day? I had one last night and unfortunately, it was a nightmare. The kind where you wake up sobbing. And even when I woke up and realized that it wasn’t real, I couldn’t stop the tears and I couldn’t stop my brain from thinking about the dream. Needless to say, I didn’t get much sleep the rest of the night. I had to get up and snuggle all three of my boys for a while, while giving thanks that they were all safe and sound in their beds.
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