Tuesday, October 10, 2006
It's not everyday you get to wear swimmies.
Since it was ZapZone night for Marc (well, the whole family was invited but it's not real condusive for us all - so just Marc went), the boys and I were just going to stay home and work on getting things done. That is.. until we got invited to go SWIMMING!! Our friend Ryan was in town for business staying at a hotel but going to ZapZone with Marc. So he gave us his extra key so we could use the pool... with... a... mini water park. They had a perfect kiddy section that only went up to 8 inches deep or so and had water slides in it. Andrew was a tad hesistant in the beginning, but eventually loved it and didn't want to leave. Even AJ got to wear swimmies and splash around a bit. Needless to say, bedtime was pushed back a bit tonight and nothing got done on my monster to-do list. But hey, we had fun.
A letter? What's that?
In this day and age, communication is something done instantly. E-mail, cell phone, text messaging. Gone are the days of a good ol' fashioned letter. And yet, that is just what I receieved the other day. It wasn't invitation or a request. It wasn't selling me something or asking anything of me. Just a nice letter. I can not tell you the last time I got a letter out of the blue. So to you who sent it to me... thank you. It was just a nice surprise and I really did appreciate it.
The Paradox of Blogging.
It's like when nothing it going on worth blogging about, I have all the time in the world to post. But when there are things happening, I have no time at all to blog.
October is an absolute crazy month for us. First of all, we are gone every weekend. That in and of itself is enough to drive us batty. With the two kids… leaving for a weekend means starting to pack the Wednesday before and not fully unpacking/recovering until the next Tuesday. Now do that 3-4 times in a row. Add to the fact that that I am quitting my job and feel like I need to pull things together for all the boys teachers and bring something for my department. Plus there are several doctors and dentists appts this month. Plus we are both in a Bible Study and have work to do with those. Then there are the random things that pop up (Like a night at ZapZone tonight) or getting our direct TV installed (a 4hr process) that we are squeezing in. We have something every night it seems. I haven’t even mentioned the regular items like grocery shopping, making dinner, cleaning, laundry, etc… I will look like this come November.
October is an absolute crazy month for us. First of all, we are gone every weekend. That in and of itself is enough to drive us batty. With the two kids… leaving for a weekend means starting to pack the Wednesday before and not fully unpacking/recovering until the next Tuesday. Now do that 3-4 times in a row. Add to the fact that that I am quitting my job and feel like I need to pull things together for all the boys teachers and bring something for my department. Plus there are several doctors and dentists appts this month. Plus we are both in a Bible Study and have work to do with those. Then there are the random things that pop up (Like a night at ZapZone tonight) or getting our direct TV installed (a 4hr process) that we are squeezing in. We have something every night it seems. I haven’t even mentioned the regular items like grocery shopping, making dinner, cleaning, laundry, etc… I will look like this come November.
Too Fast!
My back seat driving son, Andrew was encouraging me to accelerate after being stopped at a red light by saying, "Go faster and faster and faster".
To which I responded.... "I can go faster, but not too fast."
His literal mind kicked in and told me, "Then just one fast, Mom. Not too fast, just one fast."
Sunday, October 8, 2006
Friday, October 6, 2006
AJ, AJ, A Jumpin' J
Today my baby turns 6 months old! SIX MONTH'S OLD! Here is the lowdown on my boy.
He is such a happy baby and loves to smile. But his eyes smile bigger than his mouth does. He LOVES looking at his daddy and just stares at him if he's in the room whether Marc is looking or not. He also is really starting to interact with Andrew and loves it when Andrew runs around...especially when Andrew runs toward him. He has one bottom tooth. He rolls well and can almost sit up by himself (he's a little tipsy, yet.) He still has his defined bald spot on the back of his head. He is wearing 6-12 mo. clothes. His favorite activity is jumping... either on your lap or on his saucer or especially the Jumperoo at daycare. We even have an AJ Jumping song we sing. He hates cereal still. He puts himself to sleep fairly well, but still wakes up frequently at night. He’s a hair puller and a spitter. He has full out laughed on occasion, but those are still rare as he favors big smiles and squeals. And recently found his low guttural voice in addition to his squeals. He’s my darling AJ and I can not believe he is six months already.
He is such a happy baby and loves to smile. But his eyes smile bigger than his mouth does. He LOVES looking at his daddy and just stares at him if he's in the room whether Marc is looking or not. He also is really starting to interact with Andrew and loves it when Andrew runs around...especially when Andrew runs toward him. He has one bottom tooth. He rolls well and can almost sit up by himself (he's a little tipsy, yet.) He still has his defined bald spot on the back of his head. He is wearing 6-12 mo. clothes. His favorite activity is jumping... either on your lap or on his saucer or especially the Jumperoo at daycare. We even have an AJ Jumping song we sing. He hates cereal still. He puts himself to sleep fairly well, but still wakes up frequently at night. He’s a hair puller and a spitter. He has full out laughed on occasion, but those are still rare as he favors big smiles and squeals. And recently found his low guttural voice in addition to his squeals. He’s my darling AJ and I can not believe he is six months already.
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Slow Down: Rant Ahead
Thursdays are not a good day for me. It should be, but it is not.
See, I have Bible Study in the morning from 9:30-11:30. So I have to get out of the house earlier, plus pack stuff for the boys during Bible Study along with all my usual gear (lunch, bottles, pumping equipment, planner, purse, extra clothes, diapers, etc...) for work/daycare. Not an easy thing to do. And it's a women's Bible Study, so we don't start on time, which normally I would have NO problem with whatsoever. But, I need to have the boys to daycare by 11:30, so I have to sneak out of the study early (since we start late, I miss almost 1/2). I hate leaving early, since it's a really good study. Then I have to race to get the boys ready to leave and get to daycare... Usually during this 'race', AJ is hungry and tired since he missed both his usual nap and feeding since he's in childcare during the study, so he is crying as well. This is where I get frustrated because I didn't want to leave, I am rushed, AJ's crying and I am short with Andrew for no good reason. I have to try to find a parking spot (they are rare) since I don't have time to ride the shuttle. I get Andrew dropped off and have to find a spot to feed AJ before I head to work. There really is not good place to feed AJ where he isn't distracted, so it takes a while. Side Note: Andrew he is seriously going through separation anxiety lately and drop offs at the study, at church, at daycare, etc... have been a real challenge. Then I have to rush to work because it's 'team meeting day' and the only day of the week where it would be an issue if I were to show up late. So by the time I get to work, I am so frazzled and on edge and it's only noon. I know I only have 2 more Thursdays to deal with... but I really am not looking forward to them. This is sad. I guess these crazy Thursday's make Fridays that much sweeter.
Plus another redeeming factor is that the Office and ER are one tonight! Woo Hoo!
See, I have Bible Study in the morning from 9:30-11:30. So I have to get out of the house earlier, plus pack stuff for the boys during Bible Study along with all my usual gear (lunch, bottles, pumping equipment, planner, purse, extra clothes, diapers, etc...) for work/daycare. Not an easy thing to do. And it's a women's Bible Study, so we don't start on time, which normally I would have NO problem with whatsoever. But, I need to have the boys to daycare by 11:30, so I have to sneak out of the study early (since we start late, I miss almost 1/2). I hate leaving early, since it's a really good study. Then I have to race to get the boys ready to leave and get to daycare... Usually during this 'race', AJ is hungry and tired since he missed both his usual nap and feeding since he's in childcare during the study, so he is crying as well. This is where I get frustrated because I didn't want to leave, I am rushed, AJ's crying and I am short with Andrew for no good reason. I have to try to find a parking spot (they are rare) since I don't have time to ride the shuttle. I get Andrew dropped off and have to find a spot to feed AJ before I head to work. There really is not good place to feed AJ where he isn't distracted, so it takes a while. Side Note: Andrew he is seriously going through separation anxiety lately and drop offs at the study, at church, at daycare, etc... have been a real challenge. Then I have to rush to work because it's 'team meeting day' and the only day of the week where it would be an issue if I were to show up late. So by the time I get to work, I am so frazzled and on edge and it's only noon. I know I only have 2 more Thursdays to deal with... but I really am not looking forward to them. This is sad. I guess these crazy Thursday's make Fridays that much sweeter.
Plus another redeeming factor is that the Office and ER are one tonight! Woo Hoo!
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
*of or pertaining to a state governor or the office of state governor
Just the other day, while rocking AJ to sleep, I was thinking about how I don’t feel old enough to be the mother of two. How I still feel like I am just pretending to be a grown-up in this adult world.
Then, last night, Marc and I actually were “sshh-ing” Andrew so we could watch the first gubernatorial* debate.
Then, last night, Marc and I actually were “sshh-ing” Andrew so we could watch the first gubernatorial* debate.
I’ve never felt older.
(Ryan, you would have been proud)
Christmas in October
Last night Marc came home with a surprise for Andrew...
...a Brand New Soccer Ball!!
Of course they had to immediately test it out.
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