It's been some time since I've updated this thing! I'm sure all my 5 readers were on pins and needles awaiting my return! Hehe...yeah right!
Let's see - where to begin:
Kids are doing great! Hunter's doing well in school. He's loving every minute of it. And learning alot...I hope. He always tells us that he will learn in Kindergarten. HUH? We pay tuition now - but he'll wait to learn something when it's free (sorta). He's starting to ask all kinds of questions - why this and why that. Stuff that makes me realize how little I know! LOL He's learning what we as a family - do and do not do. Like Halloween and Christmas - the trickey thing is teaching him why, yet getting him to understand that others may observe those holidays and it's not for us to worry about. It's been intersting. Lizzie is...well Lizzie. What can I say, she's my daughter. I'm so overjoyed to have been blessed with a girl, but let me tell ya - one'll do me! In all seriousness, she's wonderful. She talks up a storm: to me, Hunter and mostly herself! She's getting so tall and well - she's beautiful! As much as I want her to stay little forever, I can't wait until she's older - I hope we have the same kind of relationship that I have with my mom! Tanner - what can I say about my little man? He's getting so big. He's over 23 pounds, not sure how tall he is. He's got 8 teeth - the poor guy! He had quite a time with those! He's wearing 12-18 month clothes. The little booger is as stubborn as all get out! He's constantly testing his limits. I'm not sure how to explain it, but if you've got a 8/9 month old - you know what I mean! (And most of you do have that 8/9 month old! LOL) He's pulling up, cruising, dancing, clapping and babbling! He's amazing! He's also figuring out balance...some. He's just figuring out that it exists!
Well - that's all on the kids...exept my biggest one - and he deserves a post of his own!
Friday, December 02, 2005
Friday, November 11, 2005
The Job - Part II
Results are in:
Jeremy decided to NOT take the job....will follow up later with my feelings on the matter......GRRR....
Jeremy decided to NOT take the job....will follow up later with my feelings on the matter......GRRR....
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
My Three Blessings..
After watching today's Oprah Show
in tears, I started feeling so guilty for how I've been feeling today. To skip the details - AS THEY DON'T MATTER ANYMORE! - I've just been irritable - with all my kids. Anyway - after watching the above segment - I'm just SOOO thankful for my beautiful healthy children.
I'm praising God that we are teething right now. I'm praising God that we don't know how to listen. I'm praising God that we know everything. LOL
I have awesome children. I am so blessed and I don't remember that often enough!!
Hug your kids today.
in tears, I started feeling so guilty for how I've been feeling today. To skip the details - AS THEY DON'T MATTER ANYMORE! - I've just been irritable - with all my kids. Anyway - after watching the above segment - I'm just SOOO thankful for my beautiful healthy children.
I'm praising God that we are teething right now. I'm praising God that we don't know how to listen. I'm praising God that we know everything. LOL
I have awesome children. I am so blessed and I don't remember that often enough!!
Hug your kids today.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
The Job
Jeremy's been offered a job...and if they accept his condition, he's going to take it. I'm SOOOOO excited! This job would require a move...but not far from here. And we would actually stay here until spring, since Hunter's in Pre-K. We will still be on the 3-4 year plan to move back to OK - so thankfully that's not an issue!
This job will pay $20K more than he makes now, require NO travel and they close down the place at 5p.m. - so no over time. We will have to purchase another car and start paying insurance and gasoline (for him) again, but that's fine!
I really hope that this works out. It would be so perfect for our family. Please keep this situation in your prayers!
This job will pay $20K more than he makes now, require NO travel and they close down the place at 5p.m. - so no over time. We will have to purchase another car and start paying insurance and gasoline (for him) again, but that's fine!
I really hope that this works out. It would be so perfect for our family. Please keep this situation in your prayers!
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Lizzie's Ouchie!
I took the kids to the doc on Friday. Liz and Tanner were scheduled for flu shots. So, pack them all up and head that way. I wasn't sure if he would give Liz her sbot, b/c she had a pretty bad cough, but who knows, he might.
So, we're headed in to the office and right before we walk in the building, Liz bites it...on the concrete. I saw her fall and then heard her head bounce off!!! Yowie! We get her picked up and into the actual office. She's hit her forhead right at her hairline - right smack in the middle. And she skinned up her nose! The nurse gave us an ice pack the we held on her head until right before we were called in. He declined to give her the shot b/c if she had a reaction (vomitting)- we couldn't be sure if it was from the shot or the smack on the head. She's been perfectly fine since the fall! She's pretty tough!
Tanner took his shot like a champ. He's not had any issues of crankiness or anything! Yipee....
Here's Liz's battle wound!
So, we're headed in to the office and right before we walk in the building, Liz bites it...on the concrete. I saw her fall and then heard her head bounce off!!! Yowie! We get her picked up and into the actual office. She's hit her forhead right at her hairline - right smack in the middle. And she skinned up her nose! The nurse gave us an ice pack the we held on her head until right before we were called in. He declined to give her the shot b/c if she had a reaction (vomitting)- we couldn't be sure if it was from the shot or the smack on the head. She's been perfectly fine since the fall! She's pretty tough!
Tanner took his shot like a champ. He's not had any issues of crankiness or anything! Yipee....
Here's Liz's battle wound!
Sunday, October 23, 2005
An unwanted assignment
If at all possible, I always try to do what is asked of me. Why not?? Isn't that what we're called to do? This usually isn't hard for me. I admit, sometimes with children it's a little tougher thus the "if at all possible" disclaimer.
This is one of the few times that I really don't want to do something - and at the same time, know I must.
How do you tell a young mother that she must gain control of her anger? How do you do this and not make matters worse (for her family)? This, unfortunately, is what I must do. Why do I get to do this? I'm the one that's seen it. I'm the one that witnessed two incidents that disturb me - greatly. I hate that it had to be me that saw them, yet I'm so glad that I did.
"G" is a young mother of two. No. 1 was completely unplanned and was probably unwanted. Also the child has numerous health issues and has recently been unofficially diagnosed with yet something else. G is struggling. Her frustration level is as high as it goes and she is unequipped to handle it. To be honest, she needs general parenting classes. But she also needs help much more focused than that.
Please pray for me that God gives me the right words with the right spirit so that she'll be receptive to what I have to say and open to the help that I want to help her find. I have a gut feeling that it won't go well, but I won't hesitate to sacrifice our friendship for the safety of her children. Pray for G.
This is one of the few times that I really don't want to do something - and at the same time, know I must.
How do you tell a young mother that she must gain control of her anger? How do you do this and not make matters worse (for her family)? This, unfortunately, is what I must do. Why do I get to do this? I'm the one that's seen it. I'm the one that witnessed two incidents that disturb me - greatly. I hate that it had to be me that saw them, yet I'm so glad that I did.
"G" is a young mother of two. No. 1 was completely unplanned and was probably unwanted. Also the child has numerous health issues and has recently been unofficially diagnosed with yet something else. G is struggling. Her frustration level is as high as it goes and she is unequipped to handle it. To be honest, she needs general parenting classes. But she also needs help much more focused than that.
Please pray for me that God gives me the right words with the right spirit so that she'll be receptive to what I have to say and open to the help that I want to help her find. I have a gut feeling that it won't go well, but I won't hesitate to sacrifice our friendship for the safety of her children. Pray for G.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Time for an update...
It's been a while, so I thought I would try to give a brief update:
Hunter - doing great at preschool! He still just LOVES it and often talks about his friends: Jake Jack-In-The-Box, Madison Motorcycle, Leah Lighthouse, Josh Jack-O-Lantern, Matison Moon and there are many more, these are just the few that I recall! OH - he's Hunter Helicopter! He just had a dentist appt. last week that he did great at. Hopefully only one more and that will take care of all of them.
Lizzie - oh what can I say about our little lady? She's a monster! LOL She's doing great...back to no potty training. She just lost interest and since she's not even quite two and a half, we're not pushing anything! She'll get there! She's going "Number2" in the toilet, just not "Number1"! She's out growing all of her clothes. Today she's wearing some jeans that are too short for Hunter - they fit her perfectly! UGH!
Tanner - poor baby. He's a teething fool! He officially has 6 teeth and it appears that he's working on two more. He's been extremely fussy the past day or so. I'm about to lose my sanity! He just had his 6 month check up - well, he was 6 months, 3 weeks. He weighed 21lbs, 4 oz and is 28 and 1/4 inches long. He's in pretty much all 12 month sized clothes - with just a couple of 6-9 month outfits fitting him. He's "combo-crawling" - real/lunge/combat. He's almost sitting up from a crawl position - he's done it once using my leg as leverage.
They are all doing very well. We're getting Tanner's pics made soon - hopefully! And I'd like to get the three kids made after that.
Ok, done with my chatter....
Hunter - doing great at preschool! He still just LOVES it and often talks about his friends: Jake Jack-In-The-Box, Madison Motorcycle, Leah Lighthouse, Josh Jack-O-Lantern, Matison Moon and there are many more, these are just the few that I recall! OH - he's Hunter Helicopter! He just had a dentist appt. last week that he did great at. Hopefully only one more and that will take care of all of them.
Lizzie - oh what can I say about our little lady? She's a monster! LOL She's doing great...back to no potty training. She just lost interest and since she's not even quite two and a half, we're not pushing anything! She'll get there! She's going "Number2" in the toilet, just not "Number1"! She's out growing all of her clothes. Today she's wearing some jeans that are too short for Hunter - they fit her perfectly! UGH!
Tanner - poor baby. He's a teething fool! He officially has 6 teeth and it appears that he's working on two more. He's been extremely fussy the past day or so. I'm about to lose my sanity! He just had his 6 month check up - well, he was 6 months, 3 weeks. He weighed 21lbs, 4 oz and is 28 and 1/4 inches long. He's in pretty much all 12 month sized clothes - with just a couple of 6-9 month outfits fitting him. He's "combo-crawling" - real/lunge/combat. He's almost sitting up from a crawl position - he's done it once using my leg as leverage.
They are all doing very well. We're getting Tanner's pics made soon - hopefully! And I'd like to get the three kids made after that.
Ok, done with my chatter....
Thursday, October 06, 2005
I didn't sign up for..
KP duty.
So, Jeremy gets his deer - yipee, more deer meat that will be made into jerky. So, tonight he's grinding the meat - nothing like seeing raw meat covering your kitchen table - as I'm enjoying the kids sleeping and watching one of my favorites (Without A Trace - it was really good tonight!).
He says to me: why don't you come on over and get started on the clean up. HUH???? I didn't ask for him to grind up meat tonight and make a huge mess. And I sure as heck didn't volunteer to clean up!!! But - you know me (well, ok, most of you don't, but you'll learn) - I dutifully started cleaning up the big grinder that he started with (and decided wasn't working). GROSS!
Just wanted to share my woes!
So, Jeremy gets his deer - yipee, more deer meat that will be made into jerky. So, tonight he's grinding the meat - nothing like seeing raw meat covering your kitchen table - as I'm enjoying the kids sleeping and watching one of my favorites (Without A Trace - it was really good tonight!).
He says to me: why don't you come on over and get started on the clean up. HUH???? I didn't ask for him to grind up meat tonight and make a huge mess. And I sure as heck didn't volunteer to clean up!!! But - you know me (well, ok, most of you don't, but you'll learn) - I dutifully started cleaning up the big grinder that he started with (and decided wasn't working). GROSS!
Just wanted to share my woes!
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
OH THE ABSOLUTE JOY!!!
There's nothing like giving all three kids a bath...it was so cute - even got a couple of pictures (and managed to keep them G-rated!!). They were having so much fun!! Tanner was splashing away and the kids were just cackling at him!! I love watching all three kids interact like that!!!
What I DON'T love is hearing..."(insert farting sound)" from daughter and just KNOWING it wasn't *just* air...and IT WASN'T!!!! - oh and *******TMI!!******* it w'ernt firm!!!!
So, we let all the water out, Big Kids stood up (Tanner was in his seat - STILL splashing away!), rinsed them off with the shower head, soaped them up and rinsed again...then cleaned Tanner up. Of course, Liz SAT DOWN again - and had to clean up her butt and legs again!!
Now it wasn't a TON of poop, but enough to totally gross all of us out - well, except Liz who seemed to be proud of herself! - oh and Tanner who was oblivious!
YUCK!!!
Let me add..........
oh yeah - the in-laws will be here Friday....................................'nuff said.
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Holy Hives Batman!!
So I have this weird thing that I do - it's been going on for about 15 years or so. Every now and again, I break out in hives and swell up. Sounds fun, huh??? STRESS is the reason why and there have been various things that have triggered that stress. I can pinpoint reasons for each time...except this one! In the past, it's been stress from a tramatic event (BF's miscarriage) or stress from taking lots of medication (it's like it's leaving my body through the hives) or something similar. This time I'm not sure - I can't think of one specific thing that's happened....so, I'm just chalking it up to all the traveling that Jeremy's doing and me being on my own with the kids so much. HHmmm...maybe.
So anyway - I break out into hives on my hands - front and back, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet. So weird. My feet and hands and knees are what swells - and when it's really bad, I absolutely cannot walk and can't pick things up (LIKE A BABY!!! AGH!). So far, I've not swelled that bad yet, but that usually peaks the second day - which is tomorrow! I am itching like a madwoman, however!! It's driving me nuts. I did take some benedryl this afternoon and it helped the itching for a while, but MAN! I couldn't keep my eyes open! I wanted to sleep so badly!!! I usually try to just deal with the itching 'cause benedryl kicks my butt, but I had to have some relief!
So, here I sit, the itching is getting worse.....fun times!! Just thougth I'd share my woes with you all!
So anyway - I break out into hives on my hands - front and back, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet. So weird. My feet and hands and knees are what swells - and when it's really bad, I absolutely cannot walk and can't pick things up (LIKE A BABY!!! AGH!). So far, I've not swelled that bad yet, but that usually peaks the second day - which is tomorrow! I am itching like a madwoman, however!! It's driving me nuts. I did take some benedryl this afternoon and it helped the itching for a while, but MAN! I couldn't keep my eyes open! I wanted to sleep so badly!!! I usually try to just deal with the itching 'cause benedryl kicks my butt, but I had to have some relief!
So, here I sit, the itching is getting worse.....fun times!! Just thougth I'd share my woes with you all!
How Come?
My two year, 4 month old daughter just asked her brother...."how come, Hunter?", when he told her she couldn't do something...
HOW COME??? How does she know how to use these two words??? May seem like not a big deal to some, but she's only two!!!!!!!!!! AGH!
She also contantly asks the "WHY?" question...
on the way to pick up Hunter, I put something in the mailbox and we proceded to have the "why/what" 20-questions game... Why did I hurt my finger, What did you put in there?, Why did you put that in there?, What mailbox?, Why do we have a mailbox?, What is mail?, Why do we get mail? WOW - where does she come up with these?? Hunter didn't ask Why? until he was at least 3.5! I love it, but it exhausts me!
The picture at the top of this post will show you why she gets away it - she's too darn cute!
Monday, September 26, 2005
It's Monday again....
Well, the week is starting over again and I can't decide how I feel about it. I love that the world keeps turning and life keeps moving. I hate how fast time goes these days...it's almost October 2005 - how did this happen? I love all the changing that I see in the kids....and I hate all the changes that I see in the kids. They are growing so quickly and I know that in 20 years I'll be remembering these days and longing for them again. Oh - how to feel!!!! Hmmm...
So far today, we've taken Hunter to preschool, paid for the storage unit that we rent and brought more clothes out of that storage unit for Tanner (shh! don't tell Jeremy). I can't believe that Hunter had so many clothes! WOW - there's tons of stuff to go through. Some of it won't work b/c it's the wrong season, but alot of it will! Now the problem is finding a place to put it!
Jeremy may be going to Pittsburg, PA tonight, just for the night - but I've not heard yet for sure.
We had a great weekend - big church meeting in Owosso - "Super Sabbath" - all Michigan Church of God (Seventh Day)'s get together once a year. It's was a good day. One of the best parts of the day was that I was able to get a break from the kids. Jeremy pretty much took care of Tanner all day - and for the afternoon part, it was just Hunter and me - as the other three stayed home and napped! NICE!!!
Well, enough of my NONSENSE.
So far today, we've taken Hunter to preschool, paid for the storage unit that we rent and brought more clothes out of that storage unit for Tanner (shh! don't tell Jeremy). I can't believe that Hunter had so many clothes! WOW - there's tons of stuff to go through. Some of it won't work b/c it's the wrong season, but alot of it will! Now the problem is finding a place to put it!
Jeremy may be going to Pittsburg, PA tonight, just for the night - but I've not heard yet for sure.
We had a great weekend - big church meeting in Owosso - "Super Sabbath" - all Michigan Church of God (Seventh Day)'s get together once a year. It's was a good day. One of the best parts of the day was that I was able to get a break from the kids. Jeremy pretty much took care of Tanner all day - and for the afternoon part, it was just Hunter and me - as the other three stayed home and napped! NICE!!!
Well, enough of my NONSENSE.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Happy Anniversary.....to me.
So today is my and Jeremy's nine year anniversary! Nine years...wow. Sometimes it doesn't seem possible that it's been that long and other times, I feel like we've been together our entire lives.
I'm so thankful for my husband. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that GOD put us together. I am trying so hard to be the wife he deserves and I hope that he feels that!
Nine years....and the next chapter in our lives is beginning. Since we've decided to not have anymore children, I'm actually getting excited about what's next. I'm also starting to feel older LOL. For the longest time, I still felt like I was that "B" group girl in high school. Not saying that was a bad thing. I was happy being in the "b" group. What I mean is that I felt like I hadn't really changed much. Here lately, as I'm looking at my family and thinking about my life, I'm realizing I'm a FAR CRY from that girl. I'm finally seeing that I'm much stronger than I thought I was. And I'm so glad that I'm realizing this...why? I dunno!
Ok, where was I and how did I get on that subject?
Back to my hubby - we're happier now than we were 9 years ago! What more can we ask for?
Ok, got sidetracked with small wonder #3 - and now completely lost my train of thought...
So....Happy Anniversary Honey! I miss you! Come home from work!
I'm so thankful for my husband. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that GOD put us together. I am trying so hard to be the wife he deserves and I hope that he feels that!
Nine years....and the next chapter in our lives is beginning. Since we've decided to not have anymore children, I'm actually getting excited about what's next. I'm also starting to feel older LOL. For the longest time, I still felt like I was that "B" group girl in high school. Not saying that was a bad thing. I was happy being in the "b" group. What I mean is that I felt like I hadn't really changed much. Here lately, as I'm looking at my family and thinking about my life, I'm realizing I'm a FAR CRY from that girl. I'm finally seeing that I'm much stronger than I thought I was. And I'm so glad that I'm realizing this...why? I dunno!
Ok, where was I and how did I get on that subject?
Back to my hubby - we're happier now than we were 9 years ago! What more can we ask for?
Ok, got sidetracked with small wonder #3 - and now completely lost my train of thought...
So....Happy Anniversary Honey! I miss you! Come home from work!
Its Neverending......
Why can't life just get back to normal?
Lizzie got sick
Hunter started school (yay Hunt Man)
Tanner got sick
Now I'm sick..................................................................ggrrrrrrr...
Tanner's still not 100% - wants to be held....all the stinkin' time.
And Jeremy?? Who??? He's working lots...
OK, my fingers are too heavy to type anymore....feeling ooookey!
Lizzie got sick
Hunter started school (yay Hunt Man)
Tanner got sick
Now I'm sick..................................................................ggrrrrrrr...
Tanner's still not 100% - wants to be held....all the stinkin' time.
And Jeremy?? Who??? He's working lots...
OK, my fingers are too heavy to type anymore....feeling ooookey!
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Interesting family...trivia?
Maybe not trivia, not sure what to call it, but here ya go:
Jeremy asked me quite some time ago if I realized how all the 'numbers' in the family linked up. This is what he meant:
Hunter & Liz are 22 months apart.
Liz & Tanner are 22 months apart.
Jeremy and I are 22 months apart. (insert Twilight Zone theme - LOL!)
Our birth months are:
March - Tanner
April - Me
May - Lizzie
June - Jeremy
July - Hunter
Hunter's month and year 7/01 = 8
Lizzie's month and year 5/03 = 8
Tanner's month and year 3/05 = 8
Anyway - kinda cool, kind corny!
Can you tell it's wwwaaaayyy past my bedtime and I'm avoiding it??
Jeremy asked me quite some time ago if I realized how all the 'numbers' in the family linked up. This is what he meant:
Hunter & Liz are 22 months apart.
Liz & Tanner are 22 months apart.
Jeremy and I are 22 months apart. (insert Twilight Zone theme - LOL!)
Our birth months are:
March - Tanner
April - Me
May - Lizzie
June - Jeremy
July - Hunter
Hunter's month and year 7/01 = 8
Lizzie's month and year 5/03 = 8
Tanner's month and year 3/05 = 8
Anyway - kinda cool, kind corny!
Can you tell it's wwwaaaayyy past my bedtime and I'm avoiding it??
Friday, September 16, 2005
My baby is Six Months old!
WOW, where did the time go? I can't believe he's six months already!!
And he's doing great! We've not been to doc lately, so not sure of weight or height. I'll try to weigh him later and update this post. We go on Oct. 2 for his official check up. Yuck, more shots.
We've started solids. He likes carrots, squash and mixed veggies. He loves sweet potatoes. He's not big on the fruits yet. So far he's only had pears (NOT his fave at all) and applesauce. He's ok with peas and spinach/carrots, but hates green beans.
He's trying so hard to crawl - he gets on all fours and rocks abit, before giving up and "scooching" everywhere. He's sitting alone fairly well. He'll last for a few minutes before toppling over. He's also trying to go from tummy to sitting up...hasn't quite figured it out yet. He LOVES his Johnny Jump Up. He just bounces everywhere.
Those are the high points!! Not really any low points, except that he can't keep his clothes dry for all the drooling! And, as you can see in the picture I'm attaching, he's often just in a diaper to avoid the mess!
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Will Life Get Back To Normal Soon?
Wow - this summer has just been utterly insane!
With vacation and Japan trips, potty training and finally the "procedure", I NEED A VACATION! Calgon, take me...anywhere! LOL
Now that SVA (Spring Vale Academy) is in session, life gets a little bit busier. Jeremy coaches the girl's basketball team. He (and sometimes the older two) is either at practice every night or at a game. The kids and I go to pretty much all the games - to support our girls and to be near Daddy. Makes for a busy week!
School starting also means that we get our mentees back or get new mentees if ours graduated last year. So far, I've not been assigned one - but Jeremy still has his from last year. This just means that we try to get together with "our teen" as much as we can.
Hunter begins preschool on Monday (9/19). We're very excited for him. I am also looking forward to having to have some sort of "schedule". I like the ideas of schedules, I'm just horrible at keeping them! Hopefully, I'll manages to keep some sort of routine with him in school. I think that Lizzie is going to be so lost, but hopefully she'll adjust soon.
We managed to make it through most of the summer without any sickness...until now. Lizzie has a cold right now. She's sneezing, snotting and all around grumpy right now. I'm thinking that it's the change in weather. We went from 90's on Wednesday to rainy and 60-70's on Thursday. I'm actually kind of ready for the weather to change a bit. Not sure why...fall leads to winter and the winters seem to last forever here - but I'm ready for a change!
Well, I'm entering another weekend of...what seems to be the norm. Jeremy's gone yet again this weekend. This time it's a fishing trip. I'm not happy he's gone, but I'm glad it's this weekend and not next since we've got a big church meeting to go to. So, we're just hangin' out tonight, going to church in the morning (provided Liz is feeling better and no one else is under the weather) and then hangin' out again for the rest of the day and Sunday. Wow, again, I have NO social life!!!! How did this happen??? LOL
NO worries...I WILL get my turn!!
Ok, signing off...hopefully I'll get to Liz and Tanner's birth stories this weekend on their blogs!
We shall see!
With vacation and Japan trips, potty training and finally the "procedure", I NEED A VACATION! Calgon, take me...anywhere! LOL
Now that SVA (Spring Vale Academy) is in session, life gets a little bit busier. Jeremy coaches the girl's basketball team. He (and sometimes the older two) is either at practice every night or at a game. The kids and I go to pretty much all the games - to support our girls and to be near Daddy. Makes for a busy week!
School starting also means that we get our mentees back or get new mentees if ours graduated last year. So far, I've not been assigned one - but Jeremy still has his from last year. This just means that we try to get together with "our teen" as much as we can.
Hunter begins preschool on Monday (9/19). We're very excited for him. I am also looking forward to having to have some sort of "schedule". I like the ideas of schedules, I'm just horrible at keeping them! Hopefully, I'll manages to keep some sort of routine with him in school. I think that Lizzie is going to be so lost, but hopefully she'll adjust soon.
We managed to make it through most of the summer without any sickness...until now. Lizzie has a cold right now. She's sneezing, snotting and all around grumpy right now. I'm thinking that it's the change in weather. We went from 90's on Wednesday to rainy and 60-70's on Thursday. I'm actually kind of ready for the weather to change a bit. Not sure why...fall leads to winter and the winters seem to last forever here - but I'm ready for a change!
Well, I'm entering another weekend of...what seems to be the norm. Jeremy's gone yet again this weekend. This time it's a fishing trip. I'm not happy he's gone, but I'm glad it's this weekend and not next since we've got a big church meeting to go to. So, we're just hangin' out tonight, going to church in the morning (provided Liz is feeling better and no one else is under the weather) and then hangin' out again for the rest of the day and Sunday. Wow, again, I have NO social life!!!! How did this happen??? LOL
NO worries...I WILL get my turn!!
Ok, signing off...hopefully I'll get to Liz and Tanner's birth stories this weekend on their blogs!
We shall see!
Monday, September 12, 2005
OH, I should be sleeping!!!
But instead, the past two nights, I've been creating the kids their own 'blog' of sorts. Just all about them...I'm still adding...so far I've only put how they came to be.....still needing to get their birth stories posted, but sleep is calling my name. Anyway - check them out if you're interested...they've got links now...
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Again, just no motivation!
Now that I know my hubby reads these (hi, honey!!!) I have to be careful about what I write....so, I'll say this: The house is spotless and all the kids are sleeping and this is why I'm taking time to write in my blog. Yeah, right - and Jeremy HATES HATES HATES hunting and fishing. Ok, so now that we all know I'm lying, just asking for any ***get off your butt and do something*** vibes!
Off to clean something!!!!
Off to clean something!!!!
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
My baby's going to preschool...
in 12 days. *whimpering*
WOW - is it possible that I have a child old enough to be in school? I'm so excited for him, yet sad for me. Sad for me b/c my baby is growing up....and sad b/c this only goes to prove that I'm getting OLDER!
He's so excited! I hope that he does as well as we think he will! Three hours away from home every day (well, Mon-Thurs) is a lot for a 4 year old (I think)! This will also be hard on Lizzie. She's going to be so lost!
************Having major dejavu************** Have I posted this before??? OH well if I have...guess you're getting it again!
I'm sure to post how his first day goes - with pics!
*still whimpering*
WOW - is it possible that I have a child old enough to be in school? I'm so excited for him, yet sad for me. Sad for me b/c my baby is growing up....and sad b/c this only goes to prove that I'm getting OLDER!
He's so excited! I hope that he does as well as we think he will! Three hours away from home every day (well, Mon-Thurs) is a lot for a 4 year old (I think)! This will also be hard on Lizzie. She's going to be so lost!
************Having major dejavu************** Have I posted this before??? OH well if I have...guess you're getting it again!
I'm sure to post how his first day goes - with pics!
*still whimpering*
I Got Such A...
boring life! I don't have anything to write about...
This week has had it's good and bad points. It's awesome that Jeremy is home! We missed him alot! It has been an adjustment, only b/c we got used to doing things "our way" - and having to make it work for ALL of us now, has been a little difficult. Certainly not a bad thing, but an adjustment!
It's definitely been busy! Jeremy was off Monday for Labor Day - and that was really nice getting to spend that time together! The kids were happy that he was home for the whole day! Tuesday (was that only yesterday???) we went to SVA girls bb game. Jeremy is the coach, but was unable to be there since he was working 1 & 1/2 hours away. I love to go to the games - in a way it's hard with all three kids - and in a way it's easy - as there's usually someone there to take one or two of them for me! Today I'm going to drop some things off at a church that's collecting for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Just waiting for my cuz to come over and go with.
The rest of this week is going to be busy, yet uneventful - does that make sense? Friday is Jeremy's umm...appt. (No more kids for us!) Then of course, the weekend will just be recovery - which means the kids and I may have to make ourselves scarce - if they can't seem to keep from crawling all over Dad! Also on Friday morning, we have our orientation appt. for Hunter's preschool! I'll save that for another post.
Ok, done now! So, maybe I did have **something** to write about.
This week has had it's good and bad points. It's awesome that Jeremy is home! We missed him alot! It has been an adjustment, only b/c we got used to doing things "our way" - and having to make it work for ALL of us now, has been a little difficult. Certainly not a bad thing, but an adjustment!
It's definitely been busy! Jeremy was off Monday for Labor Day - and that was really nice getting to spend that time together! The kids were happy that he was home for the whole day! Tuesday (was that only yesterday???) we went to SVA girls bb game. Jeremy is the coach, but was unable to be there since he was working 1 & 1/2 hours away. I love to go to the games - in a way it's hard with all three kids - and in a way it's easy - as there's usually someone there to take one or two of them for me! Today I'm going to drop some things off at a church that's collecting for Hurricane Katrina Relief. Just waiting for my cuz to come over and go with.
The rest of this week is going to be busy, yet uneventful - does that make sense? Friday is Jeremy's umm...appt. (No more kids for us!) Then of course, the weekend will just be recovery - which means the kids and I may have to make ourselves scarce - if they can't seem to keep from crawling all over Dad! Also on Friday morning, we have our orientation appt. for Hunter's preschool! I'll save that for another post.
Ok, done now! So, maybe I did have **something** to write about.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
He's Home!!!
Jeremy's home!!
He's sleeping right now.......
But hey, he's home!!! Hopefully he'll get off Japan time soon!!!
We went last night to pick him up - he was supposed to get in at 8:00'ish, so we were on our way to get him when he called to say he was delayed in Chicago....bummer. So, we swung by the mall to hang while we waited. I was surprised how well it went with three kids! Tanner was in the umbrella stroller and Hunt & Liz on either side holding to the stroller. They all did really well. We only went in to two stores: Radio Shack (Hunter saw the R/C cars and wanted to check them out) and Claire's (oh, to be 15 again). The highlight of their mall experience was getting to see and use the "little toilet" in the family restroom - they both decided they needed to go twice. (in the same restroom visit) :)
By the time we got home, the kids were out cold and so we all went to bed (I'm hearing snickers from my Yahoo ladies SHH!!). Again, Japan time took it's toll and Jeremy was wide awake - b/c in his world, it was 2p.m. After finally getting to sleep around 2'ish, Tanner was up at 4 and 7 to eat. Love all that sleep I get!
The kids are just beside themselves that Daddy is home! I'm excited for them...and myself, as tomorrow I'll be ducking out of here for a while! Don't know what I'll be doing, but it will be nice to get away for a while.
Ok, done with my book! Gotta go wake Jeremy!
He's sleeping right now.......
But hey, he's home!!! Hopefully he'll get off Japan time soon!!!
We went last night to pick him up - he was supposed to get in at 8:00'ish, so we were on our way to get him when he called to say he was delayed in Chicago....bummer. So, we swung by the mall to hang while we waited. I was surprised how well it went with three kids! Tanner was in the umbrella stroller and Hunt & Liz on either side holding to the stroller. They all did really well. We only went in to two stores: Radio Shack (Hunter saw the R/C cars and wanted to check them out) and Claire's (oh, to be 15 again). The highlight of their mall experience was getting to see and use the "little toilet" in the family restroom - they both decided they needed to go twice. (in the same restroom visit) :)
By the time we got home, the kids were out cold and so we all went to bed (I'm hearing snickers from my Yahoo ladies SHH!!). Again, Japan time took it's toll and Jeremy was wide awake - b/c in his world, it was 2p.m. After finally getting to sleep around 2'ish, Tanner was up at 4 and 7 to eat. Love all that sleep I get!
The kids are just beside themselves that Daddy is home! I'm excited for them...and myself, as tomorrow I'll be ducking out of here for a while! Don't know what I'll be doing, but it will be nice to get away for a while.
Ok, done with my book! Gotta go wake Jeremy!
Friday, September 02, 2005
In light of all happening in the world...
I feel somewhat bad for blogging about this, but I'm so happy, I'm giddy! J is coming home tomorrow!!! I just can't wait to see him! I honestly didn't think that I would miss him this much (sorry honey LOL). I guess I was just focused on how hard I thought it would be on the kids that I didn't think about how much I WOULD MISS HIM. I'm not talking about missing his help. I just missed seeing him, talking to him, just being with him. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder (sorry for the cliche').
OK, Little Miss just woke up, so wrapping this up sooner than planned....
I missed you Jeremy and cannot wait to see you!!!
OK, Little Miss just woke up, so wrapping this up sooner than planned....
I missed you Jeremy and cannot wait to see you!!!
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Ok, it's time...
He's been in Japan long enough...
Day 9 and I've had enough.
In truth, things are going very well, it's just today thats been a bit crazy. Liz has decided that she doesn't need to listen...blatantly ignores me and gives me major attitude. Isn't that supposed to start when she's 13??? Of course, she's also moody as all get out and that's not supposed to start for another 11 years either.
Hunter is getting somewhat better - after his meltdown a couple of days ago. You know, I watch the nanny shows and say a prayer of thanksgiving that my kids aren't like that. Wednesday night...my kid was like that. He hit, pulled hair, scratched and kicked....ME. He was pissed and letting me know it. We had quite the time that night. I also watch those nanny shows and blame the parents....ok, so what does that say about me? OUCH - that was a punch in the face!
Tanner is Tanner - a baby that needs 24/7, but he's doing very well. Starting to sleep longer at night too, so that's a big plus!
Ok, done venting....
Day 9 and I've had enough.
In truth, things are going very well, it's just today thats been a bit crazy. Liz has decided that she doesn't need to listen...blatantly ignores me and gives me major attitude. Isn't that supposed to start when she's 13??? Of course, she's also moody as all get out and that's not supposed to start for another 11 years either.
Hunter is getting somewhat better - after his meltdown a couple of days ago. You know, I watch the nanny shows and say a prayer of thanksgiving that my kids aren't like that. Wednesday night...my kid was like that. He hit, pulled hair, scratched and kicked....ME. He was pissed and letting me know it. We had quite the time that night. I also watch those nanny shows and blame the parents....ok, so what does that say about me? OUCH - that was a punch in the face!
Tanner is Tanner - a baby that needs 24/7, but he's doing very well. Starting to sleep longer at night too, so that's a big plus!
Ok, done venting....
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
They've got me....and they know it!
Ya know, I was always going to be one of those moms that had it all together. Perfect house, perfectly behaved kids....you know...the ideal life. Then I got married and realized that life CAN be ideal, as soon as you realize that "ideal" doesn't mean "perfect". It's ideal for me b/c I love my husband and kids and they are all I need. OK, sidetracking over...see what's happened to me??? LOL
Anyway - back to having perfectly behaved kids...whatever. Don't get me wrong, my kids are wonderful. Knowing many "high maintenance" children and watching the nanny shows with the out-of-control...parents...er kids...(no, parents works there too), I know that I've really got good kids. They listen, relatively well. They are very polite and respectful. But why is it "Mom" that they test???
They've figured out that I will give in if they just keep going. Absolutely MY FAULT! WHY do I do this?? Usually b/c it's easier, or I'm busy with T, or....there's a multitude of excuses that I've tried to use to justify it to myself. AGH!!! I know that I'm doing them a disservice, I sometimes am just too tired or ??? to stop.
I've tried to do better with H's tantrums - and, in fact, they are getting fewer - and less...what's the word...aggressive (maybe). L is learning from him to just keep pushing Mom and see what happens (she knows that its usually nothing).
Well, I'm gonna put extra effort into being consistent. My kids need this. I want them to learn the easy way - not the hard way (like I apparently am :) ).
So, since I'm really working hard on this now, T will be an angel, right. ROFLMBO...I can dream!
Notice that I LOVE "....." - great way to 'run-on' a sentence!!!
Done rambling....only 11 more days until J gets an earful of this stuff! LOL
Anyway - back to having perfectly behaved kids...whatever. Don't get me wrong, my kids are wonderful. Knowing many "high maintenance" children and watching the nanny shows with the out-of-control...parents...er kids...(no, parents works there too), I know that I've really got good kids. They listen, relatively well. They are very polite and respectful. But why is it "Mom" that they test???
They've figured out that I will give in if they just keep going. Absolutely MY FAULT! WHY do I do this?? Usually b/c it's easier, or I'm busy with T, or....there's a multitude of excuses that I've tried to use to justify it to myself. AGH!!! I know that I'm doing them a disservice, I sometimes am just too tired or ??? to stop.
I've tried to do better with H's tantrums - and, in fact, they are getting fewer - and less...what's the word...aggressive (maybe). L is learning from him to just keep pushing Mom and see what happens (she knows that its usually nothing).
Well, I'm gonna put extra effort into being consistent. My kids need this. I want them to learn the easy way - not the hard way (like I apparently am :) ).
So, since I'm really working hard on this now, T will be an angel, right. ROFLMBO...I can dream!
Notice that I LOVE "....." - great way to 'run-on' a sentence!!!
Done rambling....only 11 more days until J gets an earful of this stuff! LOL
Monday, August 22, 2005
More Japan experiences
Got a call from Jeremy this afternoon. It was 5:00 a.m. his time. He couldn't sleep - and since we missed his call yesterday, he called again.
He had a good first day of training.......that just makes me laugh. He's training on the 2200-F (I believe) and he was actually one of OR even the first one(s) to install it - months ago at MSU. So, this is all review him. One more thing that makes me pretty sure that this trip is just a "thanks for all your hardwork" thing....which is great! They took the trainees out to lunch to an Italian restaurant. I'm finding out that their Italian is not like our Italian! LOL. He said that they started with this "loaf" of tofu, mushrooms and trout (which was in the center of the loaf, uncooked). He said he about got sick. Jeremy has probably never had tofu, hates mushrooms and found out he's not too fond of raw fish. LMBO! The entree' was noodles and red sauce with salmon (uncooked, of course!). He, being the respectful person that he is, at it all gone like a good boy! LOL. EWWWW....
He may be going on a tour this weekend to Mt. Fuji...I can't wait to hear about that!
He's still suffering from jetlag...poor baby!!!
Til the next phone call!
He had a good first day of training.......that just makes me laugh. He's training on the 2200-F (I believe) and he was actually one of OR even the first one(s) to install it - months ago at MSU. So, this is all review him. One more thing that makes me pretty sure that this trip is just a "thanks for all your hardwork" thing....which is great! They took the trainees out to lunch to an Italian restaurant. I'm finding out that their Italian is not like our Italian! LOL. He said that they started with this "loaf" of tofu, mushrooms and trout (which was in the center of the loaf, uncooked). He said he about got sick. Jeremy has probably never had tofu, hates mushrooms and found out he's not too fond of raw fish. LMBO! The entree' was noodles and red sauce with salmon (uncooked, of course!). He, being the respectful person that he is, at it all gone like a good boy! LOL. EWWWW....
He may be going on a tour this weekend to Mt. Fuji...I can't wait to hear about that!
He's still suffering from jetlag...poor baby!!!
Til the next phone call!
Finally: 50 things about my daughter
1. Her name is Elizabeth Jeanette
2. She is named for her grandma (Jeanette).
3. She is two years old.
4. She talks very plainly and nonstop.
5. She is potty training herself.
6. She has beautiful blonde curly hair.
7. She has gorgeous blue eyes and long curly lashes.
8. She adores her dad.
9. She adores her brother, Hunter, even more.
10. She will be lost when he goes to school.
11. She's a little jealous of Tanner.
12. She's pretty tall for her age.
13. She's my "whiner".
14. In direct contrast to her brother, she LOVES cheese.
15. She'll pretty much eat anything.
16. She loves salad - well, actually salad dressing...LOL (Ranch)
17. She loves Blues Clues
19. She loves to sing: You Are My Sunshine and Jesus Loves Me are her faves.
20. She carries on conversations with herself...already!
21. She used to say that she was a "3-year old boy named Hunter".
22. She had a paci until she was 20 months.
23. She's a very messy eater.
24. Her favorite daddy is 'mom'.
25. She likes sweets - but not alot at one time...
26. She dresses herself everyday - and has some interesting choices.
27. She can put on her own shoes - and has been doing that for some time now.
28. She's going to go to pre-school next year (two 1/2 days a week).
29. She loves books.
30. She loves Tanner's toys and thinks she should be able to play in them (swing, bouncy, walker).
31. She looks just like I did when I was her age.
32. She's very sweet.
33. She loves to hold Tanner....for about 2 seconds, and then "I'm done!".
34. She's got a beautiful smile.
35. I love her with every part of me.
Ok, I've been at this for about 4 days off and on and came up with 35. She is only 2 years old, so I'll add more as she gets older...
These last 15 are from Dad!!!
36. She is very smart.
37. She loves dolls (but insists on taking all their clothes off).
38. She sleeps with a baby (stuffed animal) every night.
39. She says “I want some money,” when she hears change in daddy’s pockets.
40. She gets very grumpy without a nap.
41. She has to tell mom everything.
42. She will fall asleep in the car if the tip is over 20 minutes.
43. She has known her ABC’s since she was 17 months old.
44. She does not like class or children’s church.
45. She has already learned she can get whatever she wants from dad.
46. She in not a big fan of bath time.
47. She loves to run around the house naked.
48. She likes to wear her brother’s underwear.
49. She needs a hug and kiss before bed every night (and so do I).
50. She is my most favorite little girl in the whole world.
2. She is named for her grandma (Jeanette).
3. She is two years old.
4. She talks very plainly and nonstop.
5. She is potty training herself.
6. She has beautiful blonde curly hair.
7. She has gorgeous blue eyes and long curly lashes.
8. She adores her dad.
9. She adores her brother, Hunter, even more.
10. She will be lost when he goes to school.
11. She's a little jealous of Tanner.
12. She's pretty tall for her age.
13. She's my "whiner".
14. In direct contrast to her brother, she LOVES cheese.
15. She'll pretty much eat anything.
16. She loves salad - well, actually salad dressing...LOL (Ranch)
17. She loves Blues Clues
19. She loves to sing: You Are My Sunshine and Jesus Loves Me are her faves.
20. She carries on conversations with herself...already!
21. She used to say that she was a "3-year old boy named Hunter".
22. She had a paci until she was 20 months.
23. She's a very messy eater.
24. Her favorite daddy is 'mom'.
25. She likes sweets - but not alot at one time...
26. She dresses herself everyday - and has some interesting choices.
27. She can put on her own shoes - and has been doing that for some time now.
28. She's going to go to pre-school next year (two 1/2 days a week).
29. She loves books.
30. She loves Tanner's toys and thinks she should be able to play in them (swing, bouncy, walker).
31. She looks just like I did when I was her age.
32. She's very sweet.
33. She loves to hold Tanner....for about 2 seconds, and then "I'm done!".
34. She's got a beautiful smile.
35. I love her with every part of me.
Ok, I've been at this for about 4 days off and on and came up with 35. She is only 2 years old, so I'll add more as she gets older...
These last 15 are from Dad!!!
36. She is very smart.
37. She loves dolls (but insists on taking all their clothes off).
38. She sleeps with a baby (stuffed animal) every night.
39. She says “I want some money,” when she hears change in daddy’s pockets.
40. She gets very grumpy without a nap.
41. She has to tell mom everything.
42. She will fall asleep in the car if the tip is over 20 minutes.
43. She has known her ABC’s since she was 17 months old.
44. She does not like class or children’s church.
45. She has already learned she can get whatever she wants from dad.
46. She in not a big fan of bath time.
47. She loves to run around the house naked.
48. She likes to wear her brother’s underwear.
49. She needs a hug and kiss before bed every night (and so do I).
50. She is my most favorite little girl in the whole world.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
News from Japan
So, Jeremy called this morning at 3:15 a.m. I had just gotten up with Tanner (who just wouldn't settle down and go back to sleep). So, as I'm headed in the living room the phone rings. I guess Tanner just wanted to talk to Dad.
It was 4:15p.m. for Jeremy - he had just gotten back to his hotel from spending the day out and about with the guy from St. Louis. He purchased some souvenirs for me and Hunter (well, Hunter's gift is also for Jeremy), he still has to find something for Liz. He got me a scarf and a bookmark. The scarf sounds so pretty, I can't wait to see it!
He's having a good time. They went to "elecronic city" (I think is what he called it). Just blocks and blocks of electronic stores (so, Amy B...this is why you had that mental picture! LOL). He ate breakfast at a Denny's type place - just the usual eggs/bacon/toast type place - but one thing that is different - everything comes with a salad. He must not have known this b/c he told me it had Italian dressing - so not what he would have ordered. The guy that is from St. Louis told him that he's only eating at McDonalds - so Jeremy was a bit disappointed. I told him to just go eat on his own.
Well that's all for now. I'm glad that he's having a great time. And I can't wait until he calls again.
It was 4:15p.m. for Jeremy - he had just gotten back to his hotel from spending the day out and about with the guy from St. Louis. He purchased some souvenirs for me and Hunter (well, Hunter's gift is also for Jeremy), he still has to find something for Liz. He got me a scarf and a bookmark. The scarf sounds so pretty, I can't wait to see it!
He's having a good time. They went to "elecronic city" (I think is what he called it). Just blocks and blocks of electronic stores (so, Amy B...this is why you had that mental picture! LOL). He ate breakfast at a Denny's type place - just the usual eggs/bacon/toast type place - but one thing that is different - everything comes with a salad. He must not have known this b/c he told me it had Italian dressing - so not what he would have ordered. The guy that is from St. Louis told him that he's only eating at McDonalds - so Jeremy was a bit disappointed. I told him to just go eat on his own.
Well that's all for now. I'm glad that he's having a great time. And I can't wait until he calls again.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
50 things about my son...
I saw someone else's blog with a list like this and thought it was a great idea! I'll have to make Lizzie's list next.
1. His name is Hunter Harrelson.
2. Harrelson is a very special family name.
3. He is 4 years old.
4. He has one sister and one brother.
5. He absolutely adores both of them.
6. He's an excellent brother.
7. He starts pre-school in September.
8. He sang his first special at church when he was 3 (All My Praise - Selah).
9. He loves going to Sabbath school.
10. He's very social.
11. He's been talking - VERY WELL - since he was about 20 months.
12. He LOVES his daddy.
13. He hates cheese.
14. He's blonde and blue eyed.
15. He looks just like my side of the family.
16. He FINALLY potty trained at 3.5 years.
17. He LOVES dinosaurs.
18. He loves playing in the water.
19. He loves to swing - high.
20. He tells me, "Mom, I love you.", all the time.
21. He's very polite.
22. He loves watermelon.
23. He has fillings already. (dental)
24. He wears his hair "buzzed" (just like daddy).
25. He loves to wrestle with dad.
26. He likes Sir Mixalot (b/c of Shrek and Scooby Doo2).
27. He doesn't like getting his hands dirty.
28. He likes to look at bugs, but not touch.
29. He LOVES Animal Planet.
30. He's very observant.
31. He loves fishing with his dad.
32. He loves McDonalds - nuggets and fries only.
33. He has an infectious laugh.
34. He's got a major sweet tooth.
35. He was not "planned out", but unprevented...
36. He was 3 days late.
37. He weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz.
38. He takes a water cup to bed.
39. He's only had one ear infection.
40. He had RSV at 5 months.
41. He had a milk allergy until just past 1 year.
42. He had a paci until he turned two.
43. He just became brave enough to climb trees.
44. He makes friends everywhere he goes.
45. His hair gets curly when it grows out.
46. He's very protective of his sister.
47. He's just started throwing major tantrums.
48. He knows that I'm the "easy" parent. (watch it, Amy & April!!LOL)
49. He's absolutely amazing.
50. I love him with every part of me.
1. His name is Hunter Harrelson.
2. Harrelson is a very special family name.
3. He is 4 years old.
4. He has one sister and one brother.
5. He absolutely adores both of them.
6. He's an excellent brother.
7. He starts pre-school in September.
8. He sang his first special at church when he was 3 (All My Praise - Selah).
9. He loves going to Sabbath school.
10. He's very social.
11. He's been talking - VERY WELL - since he was about 20 months.
12. He LOVES his daddy.
13. He hates cheese.
14. He's blonde and blue eyed.
15. He looks just like my side of the family.
16. He FINALLY potty trained at 3.5 years.
17. He LOVES dinosaurs.
18. He loves playing in the water.
19. He loves to swing - high.
20. He tells me, "Mom, I love you.", all the time.
21. He's very polite.
22. He loves watermelon.
23. He has fillings already. (dental)
24. He wears his hair "buzzed" (just like daddy).
25. He loves to wrestle with dad.
26. He likes Sir Mixalot (b/c of Shrek and Scooby Doo2).
27. He doesn't like getting his hands dirty.
28. He likes to look at bugs, but not touch.
29. He LOVES Animal Planet.
30. He's very observant.
31. He loves fishing with his dad.
32. He loves McDonalds - nuggets and fries only.
33. He has an infectious laugh.
34. He's got a major sweet tooth.
35. He was not "planned out", but unprevented...
36. He was 3 days late.
37. He weighed 9 lbs, 5 oz.
38. He takes a water cup to bed.
39. He's only had one ear infection.
40. He had RSV at 5 months.
41. He had a milk allergy until just past 1 year.
42. He had a paci until he turned two.
43. He just became brave enough to climb trees.
44. He makes friends everywhere he goes.
45. His hair gets curly when it grows out.
46. He's very protective of his sister.
47. He's just started throwing major tantrums.
48. He knows that I'm the "easy" parent. (watch it, Amy & April!!LOL)
49. He's absolutely amazing.
50. I love him with every part of me.
Friday, August 19, 2005
So unmotivated...
There are pros & cons to dh being gone. Pros: I don't have to cook "real" meals. And I can choose my own routine...this is also a con. Since he won't be home for a while - I don't have to worry about the house. I usually try to have it at least straightened (if I don't have it totally cleaned), but since he's gone...it's so hard for me to care!! I need motivation!!
So I sit here, checking my email, checking my blog, yada yada yada....I could be doing so much...
Way more cons than pros....I miss him so much already!
So I sit here, checking my email, checking my blog, yada yada yada....I could be doing so much...
Way more cons than pros....I miss him so much already!
My 100 Things...
Adding my list of 100 things about me. These were so hard to come up with, but after I finally posted them to my group, I kept thinking of more I could have added!
I was born Amy Elizabeth
I was born in Claremore, OK
I lived in Conroe, TX until I was 8.
Then I lived in Claremore, OK until I was 19.
I married when I was 19.
I lived in KS for 5 years
I’ve lived in MI for 3.5 years.
I was married in 1996.
I looked like a little Indian baby when I was born – very black hair, very dark skinned.
I am very fair skinned and STILL **naturally** blonde!
I was home-schooled for three years.
When I went into public school (6th grade), I didn’t know my times tables.
I sang in my school talent show – and won.
I stunk at basketball.
I played clarinet in band until 9th grade.
I was a “goody two shoes” in jr. high and high school.
I’m still a “goody two shoes”.
Therefore, I’m a pretty boring person! J
I sang at my high school graduation
I studied sign language for 7 years.
I’ve forgotten a lot of it! L
I was the president of my church youth group for several years.
I won most spirited camper at youth camp.
I was asked to sign in front of the mayor of Claremore.
I met my husband at church conference.
After initial attraction, I couldn’t stand my (now) husband for two years.
After meeting again (those two years later), we were inseparable.
We got engaged 4 months after we started dating.
I almost hyperventilated on my wedding day.
My first real date was with my husband.
We didn’t consummate our marriage on our wedding night.
I’ve worked in a day care.
I’ve worked as a receptionist.
I’ve worked as a marketing assistant.
I only went to one year of college.
I am a SAHM.
I have three children.
My husband is my best friend.
I’m totally in love with my children.
I praise my kids all the time.
I believe in spanking.
I’ve learned that my kids aren’t going to be perfect like I planned!
I’ve also learned that that is OK!
Other than having my children, I’ve never been in the hospital.
I wear glasses.
I can’t see a darn thing without my glasses.
I have terrible teeth.
I drive a minivan
I have a bad back
I have TMJ. (jaw problems)
I didn’t have even a taste of alcohol until after I was married.
I didn’t get my ears pierced until I was 21.
I still very rarely wear earrings.
I love Mexican food.
I hate meringue.
I’m not a good housekeeper (just ask my husband!)
I don’t enjoy cooking.
I’m not a pet person.
I have bottle-fed calves.
I hate needles and am 7 years overdue for a tetanus booster.
I love action flicks.
I LOVED chick flicks until I got married. Now, they’re just ok.
I’m a good listener.
I LOVE the Phantom of the Opera (production and recent movie).
I think I could act a little if ever given the opportunity.
The car I learned to drive was a Ford LTD – big yellow boat.
Was an accessory to a forest fire when I was around 7.
I watch soaps.
I can swim, only to save my life…I’m no fish!
I’m living proof that *nearly A*’s can sag. LOL
I’m my daughter’s favorite “daddy”.
I love to read.
I love to buy books off Ebay.
I love pecan pie.
I am starting to look just like my mother.
I never knew my paternal grandfather.
I shared a room with my three brothers for most of my childhood.
Except for one time when I was about 4-5 and until I married, I always lived in trailer homes.
After almost 9 years of marriage, I still don’t own my own home.
After almost 9 years of marriage, I’ve NEVER ONCE been mad enough at my husband to even consider leaving him.
Divorce will NEVER be an option for me.
I refuse to let my kids CIO (cry it out).
I always rock my babies to sleep.
I believe in co-sleeping and would love to just have a family bed. (I’d def. get more sleep that way!)
My favorite TV show is Law & Order SVU
Never had a speeding ticket.
My dream family vacation would a Disney cruise.
I used to want to be Laura Ingalls Wilder.
I love clouds.
I would love to learn to line dance. (shh)
I love anything to do with lighthouses.
I have tons of Inspirational Romance books.
I knocked my toe nail off while riding a bike when I was 7.
I can’t smell – unless very very strong odor – and then can’t tell if it’s a good or bad smell.
I hate for my toes to be pulled.
I crack my knuckles all the time.
I hate spending money.
I want to lose weight, but am totally unmotivated.
I just want my kids to be happy.
When my kids are sick, I give them anything they want.
I was born Amy Elizabeth
I was born in Claremore, OK
I lived in Conroe, TX until I was 8.
Then I lived in Claremore, OK until I was 19.
I married when I was 19.
I lived in KS for 5 years
I’ve lived in MI for 3.5 years.
I was married in 1996.
I looked like a little Indian baby when I was born – very black hair, very dark skinned.
I am very fair skinned and STILL **naturally** blonde!
I was home-schooled for three years.
When I went into public school (6th grade), I didn’t know my times tables.
I sang in my school talent show – and won.
I stunk at basketball.
I played clarinet in band until 9th grade.
I was a “goody two shoes” in jr. high and high school.
I’m still a “goody two shoes”.
Therefore, I’m a pretty boring person! J
I sang at my high school graduation
I studied sign language for 7 years.
I’ve forgotten a lot of it! L
I was the president of my church youth group for several years.
I won most spirited camper at youth camp.
I was asked to sign in front of the mayor of Claremore.
I met my husband at church conference.
After initial attraction, I couldn’t stand my (now) husband for two years.
After meeting again (those two years later), we were inseparable.
We got engaged 4 months after we started dating.
I almost hyperventilated on my wedding day.
My first real date was with my husband.
We didn’t consummate our marriage on our wedding night.
I’ve worked in a day care.
I’ve worked as a receptionist.
I’ve worked as a marketing assistant.
I only went to one year of college.
I am a SAHM.
I have three children.
My husband is my best friend.
I’m totally in love with my children.
I praise my kids all the time.
I believe in spanking.
I’ve learned that my kids aren’t going to be perfect like I planned!
I’ve also learned that that is OK!
Other than having my children, I’ve never been in the hospital.
I wear glasses.
I can’t see a darn thing without my glasses.
I have terrible teeth.
I drive a minivan
I have a bad back
I have TMJ. (jaw problems)
I didn’t have even a taste of alcohol until after I was married.
I didn’t get my ears pierced until I was 21.
I still very rarely wear earrings.
I love Mexican food.
I hate meringue.
I’m not a good housekeeper (just ask my husband!)
I don’t enjoy cooking.
I’m not a pet person.
I have bottle-fed calves.
I hate needles and am 7 years overdue for a tetanus booster.
I love action flicks.
I LOVED chick flicks until I got married. Now, they’re just ok.
I’m a good listener.
I LOVE the Phantom of the Opera (production and recent movie).
I think I could act a little if ever given the opportunity.
The car I learned to drive was a Ford LTD – big yellow boat.
Was an accessory to a forest fire when I was around 7.
I watch soaps.
I can swim, only to save my life…I’m no fish!
I’m living proof that *nearly A*’s can sag. LOL
I’m my daughter’s favorite “daddy”.
I love to read.
I love to buy books off Ebay.
I love pecan pie.
I am starting to look just like my mother.
I never knew my paternal grandfather.
I shared a room with my three brothers for most of my childhood.
Except for one time when I was about 4-5 and until I married, I always lived in trailer homes.
After almost 9 years of marriage, I still don’t own my own home.
After almost 9 years of marriage, I’ve NEVER ONCE been mad enough at my husband to even consider leaving him.
Divorce will NEVER be an option for me.
I refuse to let my kids CIO (cry it out).
I always rock my babies to sleep.
I believe in co-sleeping and would love to just have a family bed. (I’d def. get more sleep that way!)
My favorite TV show is Law & Order SVU
Never had a speeding ticket.
My dream family vacation would a Disney cruise.
I used to want to be Laura Ingalls Wilder.
I love clouds.
I would love to learn to line dance. (shh)
I love anything to do with lighthouses.
I have tons of Inspirational Romance books.
I knocked my toe nail off while riding a bike when I was 7.
I can’t smell – unless very very strong odor – and then can’t tell if it’s a good or bad smell.
I hate for my toes to be pulled.
I crack my knuckles all the time.
I hate spending money.
I want to lose weight, but am totally unmotivated.
I just want my kids to be happy.
When my kids are sick, I give them anything they want.
Japan
So, it's 10:30 a.m. and we've already been to the airport, gotten pancakes from McD's and I've checked in with my Yahoo group. Jeremy's off to Japan today. He left the airport this morning (Friday, 8/19) and will get to Tokoyo (ok, so I've spelled that two different ways now just this morning, I wonder which is the right way??) on Saturday afternoon - Japan time. He's going to be tired losing a day, he'll be tired!!!
I am very happy and excited for him. This is considered "training' for him, but really he could be the one doing the training! This is actually more of a - "you've done a great job, thank you for your hard work" trip. I'm very proud of him. I really hope that he enjoys himself, as this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
On the other hand, I am slightly jealous that he gets to be bachelor in another country! When do I get my "thanks for your hard work" trip LOL. OH yeah, in 18 years, right? Ok, just having a small pitty party - excuse my vent!
Thankfully, I've got lots of friends that have offered to help with the kids and even just offered their home so we can get out of the house every now and then.
Ok, signing off.
I am very happy and excited for him. This is considered "training' for him, but really he could be the one doing the training! This is actually more of a - "you've done a great job, thank you for your hard work" trip. I'm very proud of him. I really hope that he enjoys himself, as this is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
On the other hand, I am slightly jealous that he gets to be bachelor in another country! When do I get my "thanks for your hard work" trip LOL. OH yeah, in 18 years, right? Ok, just having a small pitty party - excuse my vent!
Thankfully, I've got lots of friends that have offered to help with the kids and even just offered their home so we can get out of the house every now and then.
Ok, signing off.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Trying this again...
So, I started "blogging" a while back. OK, I think I posted once. But I've noticed more and more bloggers in my yahoo group and I certainly can't be left out.
Hopefully, I'll post once a day - what about? Who knows! Maybe just that I'm having a boring day and needed something to do - or maybe that one new thing that my infant learned to do.
Anyway - that's it's for now, as my infant has decided he needs me....and of course, housework is always calling my name.
Edited to add: that one thing that my infant has learned to do? Cry like I'm killin' him until I pick him up - and then - poof, he's fine! GRRR.... what have I created?
Hopefully, I'll post once a day - what about? Who knows! Maybe just that I'm having a boring day and needed something to do - or maybe that one new thing that my infant learned to do.
Anyway - that's it's for now, as my infant has decided he needs me....and of course, housework is always calling my name.
Edited to add: that one thing that my infant has learned to do? Cry like I'm killin' him until I pick him up - and then - poof, he's fine! GRRR.... what have I created?
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