So I last posted about our 12th anniversary... very memorable to be sure. And realized it has been 12 weeks since then, so I thought I'd share 12 things that have happened in that time.
#1 - School started! We love our kids teachers this year and couldn't be happier with how they are doing. I decided to have the kids walk to school (1.5 miles one way) and thought I would join them to get my exercise in. It was a perfect plan... until cold weather hit. Hopefully we'll start up again in the spring. Maybe they are not too excited about that.
#2 - I got my stitches out. By the way I think that hurts more than getting them in.... at least they numb you when you get them in! My finger, which was beginning to feel a little bit normal, was quite sore for a few days.
#3 - I got the canner... I didn't think I would get any fruit off our trees this year, so I got some apricots from a neighbor... made 20 jars of apricot jam. I then got some early peaches from another neighbor... made 50 jars of cinnamon peach jam (heaven in a bottle)! Then our pears were ripe... made cinnamon pearsauce... yum! Then I found the tree at our rental was laden with peaches... decided to do just canned peaches since I thought we had enough jam. Then my neighbor gave us apples... applesauce, and froze some for apple pies. Then my sister's friend gave us tomatoes... froze 8 gallons of tomatoes! Then our neighbor gave us more peaches... more delicious canned peaches (we could live off canned peaches). Then my sister gave us plums... I didn't really know what to do except 10 more jars of jam. So if you are ever in need of jam I think I might have some for you.
#4 - Bug turned 4! She was so excited for her birthday! She got a beautiful new dress and a princess doll which was named Sarephina... I couldn't resist getting it for her. She has loved her doll and tells everyone about it.
#5 - Soccer Season... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it just took a lot of time!
#6 - Fairs - We love to go to the county and state fairs. They are always so fun and the food is too fun! I am thinking of getting Pie and Roo into 4-H for next years fair so they can see their own things there! So fun.. or should that be sew fun!
#7 - From slides to staples - Our sweet Roo is a ball of energy... he also gets hurt as a result of his energy. We were at the library one afternoon and next to it is a park. We thought we'd play for a little bit. I see him going down the slide a little skiwampus and tell him to not do that or he might get hurt. He says "I know", and continues to do it thinking, like me, if he did get hurt it would be a little bump or scrape or fall that might hurt, but would be okay pretty quick. Before too long it happens... he is going down the slide a bit skiwampus again and as he gets to the bottom of the slide he swings his head around and smacks the back of it on a pole. I see it happen and about to tell him "I told you" when he comes over crying and holding his head. Suddenly there is blood gushing from where he hit it.... JIMMINY CRICKET! We grab an extra diaper and wrap it around his head and rush him to Instacare... not my favorite place, but I seem to be visiting alot lately! He ends up with staples in his head and a fear of that one spiral slide at the park next to the library.
#8 - A Miracle! My sweet husband's sister was in a terrible car accident just after Conference weekend. Her car rolled 6 times and then caught on fire. They had to use the jaws of life to get her out! She came out with nothing more than cuts and bruises. A total miracle!
#9 - UEA - My mom took all 4 of our kiddos for the UEA weekend. It was a bit quiet... too quiet. We have not had more than a day or two to ourselves since we had kids. It was nice to have 4 whole days... it felt like when we were first dating. Restaurants, a play, and a day at Lagoon, just the 2 of us. We rode on every ride that our kids will never let us go on! It was awesome!
#10 - Trick or Treat - It was a fun year. The kids were creative with their costumes. Pie wanted to be a Vampire, Roo was a Stormtrooper, Bug was Rajah, Princess Jasmine's pet tiger, and Z was Pocahantas. All cute and candy-worthy! But it was wet and FREEZING! We all came home from trick-or-treating and had hot chocolate and soup and rolls.
#11 - The arrival of the iPad. My husband has been wanting one of these since they were first announced. It finally came time to get one. It has been the newest BFF to everyone in the house. It is always ready and willing to play... and lets you choose what to play. It never gets upset. It never is too loud. It is never making a HUGE mess in the other room. You can't seem to hurt it feelings. Everyone treats it like a baby, and is eager to get their chores done just to have 15 minutes to play with it. I don't know if this is good or bad!
#12 - Giving thanks. It has been a wonderful past few weeks. I am so grateful for Thanksgiving. I love the time to reflect on all that we have and show our gratitude. We truly are so blessed in countless ways. Also I love the delightful food and glow of the fire and time with family. It is one of my favorite holidays!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Unforgettable Anniversary
Friday was our 12th anniversary. It has been a wonderful 12 years! I love my sweet husband more now than I did 12 years ago, more than I ever thought I could, but in a few more years I know I'll love him even more than that. I love that love is like that! Always more than it was before... if only bank accounts were as secure as love!
Anyway, on to the days events...
It was Friday, a busy Friday...
We did dishes and laundry in the morning.
Pie had piano lessons in the late morning.
Right after that Roo had "meet your teacher" at the elementary school.
We ran to do some errands straight after the school meet and greet.
We came home a bit late and were trying to get lunch, naps and some chores in before our evening at my husband's work party, followed by a sleepover for Pie at her Babu's.
That is when IT happened.
I had fed my cute kiddos lunch and I was wanting a little bit more to eat... I remembered we had made some of the most amazing bruschetta and I wanted some of that. I pulled out the loaf of baguette bread i had bought a few days earlier.... it seemed a little hard, but then I thought, hey, no need to toast it!... I was slicing it and it seemed really hard to cut, so I put a little more effort into the next pass and went right over my finger!!!! OH NO!
Needless to say, I was in a bit of a scramble to get a sitter immediately! After a number of phone calls, they headed to one of the neighbors for a while.
I drove myself to the Instacare thinking I bet this is not going to need stitches. I am sure they will look at it and say you could just put a good bandage on it and it would be fine.
No, they said I pretty much cut the tip of my finger off! GREAT!
I then came home, picked up the kids from the neighbors and got everyone ready for the party. It was really nice because my finger was still quite numb. And it was a great party, too. We lasted at the party until about 7:30 that night and then had to call it quits on account of the numbness wearing off and extreme pain kicking in.
My sweet husband got the kids ready for bed and Pie ready for the sleepover. I sat back and took a few pain killers... not the most romantic anniversary. However, my first time getting stitches will be very memorable... and I will always be able to remember when I got my last tetanus shot, too! Double bonus!
Anyway, on to the days events...
It was Friday, a busy Friday...
We did dishes and laundry in the morning.
Pie had piano lessons in the late morning.
Right after that Roo had "meet your teacher" at the elementary school.
We ran to do some errands straight after the school meet and greet.
We came home a bit late and were trying to get lunch, naps and some chores in before our evening at my husband's work party, followed by a sleepover for Pie at her Babu's.
That is when IT happened.
I had fed my cute kiddos lunch and I was wanting a little bit more to eat... I remembered we had made some of the most amazing bruschetta and I wanted some of that. I pulled out the loaf of baguette bread i had bought a few days earlier.... it seemed a little hard, but then I thought, hey, no need to toast it!... I was slicing it and it seemed really hard to cut, so I put a little more effort into the next pass and went right over my finger!!!! OH NO!
Needless to say, I was in a bit of a scramble to get a sitter immediately! After a number of phone calls, they headed to one of the neighbors for a while.
I drove myself to the Instacare thinking I bet this is not going to need stitches. I am sure they will look at it and say you could just put a good bandage on it and it would be fine.
No, they said I pretty much cut the tip of my finger off! GREAT!
I then came home, picked up the kids from the neighbors and got everyone ready for the party. It was really nice because my finger was still quite numb. And it was a great party, too. We lasted at the party until about 7:30 that night and then had to call it quits on account of the numbness wearing off and extreme pain kicking in.
My sweet husband got the kids ready for bed and Pie ready for the sleepover. I sat back and took a few pain killers... not the most romantic anniversary. However, my first time getting stitches will be very memorable... and I will always be able to remember when I got my last tetanus shot, too! Double bonus!
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Shortcut
Sweet Bug has wanted a haircut for well over a year. But it is her first hair cut ever! I just can't bring myself to cut my girls long beautiful hair until it is far too long and tangles are their worst enemy. Pie had her first haircut the summer that she was 3 years old. So, it became the rule in our home to give the girls their first haircut the summer they are 3 years old.
Well, the time had come for Bug to get her haircut! She was soooooo excited! She wanted it just like Pie's haircut, short and cute. I got out the comb and spray bottle and scissors and sat her on the counter. Her anticipation was growing and growing with each comb and spray. I thought she was going to pop before I could even get it cut.
Then I cut the first swath off and placed it on the counter next to her. (We kept Pie's hair from her first haircut and I was going to make a pile of Bug's first haircut to save as well.) She looked down at it and a she calmed down a little bit. With the next cut, she calmed down a little more. Soon her excitement was totally gone... soon she was crying... saying things like, "I don't want a shortcut anymore" and "I want long hair again".... Well, my sweetie, it's a little late.
I kept cutting and kept telling her how cute it was going to be and how much she would love it! Soon Pie and Roo were over wondering what was going on. They were so excited for her, knowing how long she had begged for her hair to be cut. They kept telling her it was looking so cute. She just kept crying and watching the pile of her lovely golden locks grow bigger and bigger.
Finally it was finished and the best haircut I have given a 3 year old! I was so proud of myself!
We had completely traded places. I had all the excitement and giggles she started with and she had all the fears I started with, and then some tears on top of that.
I took her to the bathroom to look in the mirror. She was crying and I was trying to comfort her, telling her it was so cute and it would grow long again soon. She looked in the mirror and cried a little more. Then she looked again and said, "Hey, I look like a big mommy, now! I like my shortcut!"
For the next week she was telling everyone she saw the story of her shortcut, her sadness, her happiness and how she looks like a big mommy. It really is cute. I'm glad she finally came around to that realization.
Well, the time had come for Bug to get her haircut! She was soooooo excited! She wanted it just like Pie's haircut, short and cute. I got out the comb and spray bottle and scissors and sat her on the counter. Her anticipation was growing and growing with each comb and spray. I thought she was going to pop before I could even get it cut.
Then I cut the first swath off and placed it on the counter next to her. (We kept Pie's hair from her first haircut and I was going to make a pile of Bug's first haircut to save as well.) She looked down at it and a she calmed down a little bit. With the next cut, she calmed down a little more. Soon her excitement was totally gone... soon she was crying... saying things like, "I don't want a shortcut anymore" and "I want long hair again".... Well, my sweetie, it's a little late.
I kept cutting and kept telling her how cute it was going to be and how much she would love it! Soon Pie and Roo were over wondering what was going on. They were so excited for her, knowing how long she had begged for her hair to be cut. They kept telling her it was looking so cute. She just kept crying and watching the pile of her lovely golden locks grow bigger and bigger.
Finally it was finished and the best haircut I have given a 3 year old! I was so proud of myself!
We had completely traded places. I had all the excitement and giggles she started with and she had all the fears I started with, and then some tears on top of that.
I took her to the bathroom to look in the mirror. She was crying and I was trying to comfort her, telling her it was so cute and it would grow long again soon. She looked in the mirror and cried a little more. Then she looked again and said, "Hey, I look like a big mommy, now! I like my shortcut!"
For the next week she was telling everyone she saw the story of her shortcut, her sadness, her happiness and how she looks like a big mommy. It really is cute. I'm glad she finally came around to that realization.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Well, This is Awkward
So I am not sure how to dive back into this after such an absence. I feel as though I am trying to re-kindle a friendship that has long been gone. How do I start? What do I say? Is there anyone still there? Did they even notice I have not been blogging? Apparently, if you are gone long enough, even your background gives up hope of your return and disappears.
Anyway, I am going to assume that many people missed me blogging and are glad to see me back. I am also going to assume you are all terribly interested in what has happened in the past 6 months.
My little baby girl, or Z, began to be extremely mobile around the time I cut out of here, hence I had NO time to do anything except spend every waking minute trying to find her. And for the most part she has just gotten worse. She is a thumb sucker, so she is always on silent mode. She is also very capable. With 3 other lovelies running around demanding time and attention, sweet, silent, thumb-sucking Z is off exploring every inch of our house. We have found her playing in the toilet, standing on top of the piano, in our garden weeding things that were not weeds, under the little kids table, on top of the dinning table, playing in the garbage, stuck behind the couch, running down the driveway, inside the laundry hamper, and always having the time of her life! She is currently napping, so I am here.
We did celebrate her 1st birthday. It was so cute and fun to see her change and grow so much in that time. I love her!
School ended for our Roo and Pie. It was a wonderful school year for them both. Sadly enough, school starts in 2 weeks. Where has the summer gone?!? Roo is so excited to be going to 1st grade and have lunch at the cafeteria! He is going to love it. He is also mister smarty pants, trying to teach himself times tables. It would help if he could write his numbers the correct way first.
Pie is excited to just get to see her friends again. This summer has been a bit crazy and not full of as many play-dates as we had thought. She has kept herself busy with reading, reading, and some more reading! She also is so excited to show that she taught herself cursive this summer.
Bug thinks she is going to school, as well. She still has a whole year before she goes into pre-school, but that doesn't change her opinion that she is going to school when Pie and Roo start. Any other kids anxious for school to get going, or is it just mine?
My sister from Maryland came for a month to visit. She stayed at my parents, but we spent nearly every day with her. She is the only sibling of mine that lives out of state. We were all glad to see her and her cute kids. We did everything we could with them. We visited places I have not been to in years, or ever in my life. We of course went to Lagoon! We went camping with the whole family over the 24th. We had a family carnival. I taught her girls how to make some cute skirts. We went to the Brighton Reunion together. It was a treat to have her here!
There are so many more things that have happened that I know I can't mention them all... and there are a few that I need to mention, but they will be their own full blog entry, believe you me! Look for these upcoming blog titles: When Squirrel Came to Visit, The Shortcut, and School Days at Lagoon... you will not be disappointed!
Anyway, I am going to assume that many people missed me blogging and are glad to see me back. I am also going to assume you are all terribly interested in what has happened in the past 6 months.
My little baby girl, or Z, began to be extremely mobile around the time I cut out of here, hence I had NO time to do anything except spend every waking minute trying to find her. And for the most part she has just gotten worse. She is a thumb sucker, so she is always on silent mode. She is also very capable. With 3 other lovelies running around demanding time and attention, sweet, silent, thumb-sucking Z is off exploring every inch of our house. We have found her playing in the toilet, standing on top of the piano, in our garden weeding things that were not weeds, under the little kids table, on top of the dinning table, playing in the garbage, stuck behind the couch, running down the driveway, inside the laundry hamper, and always having the time of her life! She is currently napping, so I am here.
We did celebrate her 1st birthday. It was so cute and fun to see her change and grow so much in that time. I love her!
School ended for our Roo and Pie. It was a wonderful school year for them both. Sadly enough, school starts in 2 weeks. Where has the summer gone?!? Roo is so excited to be going to 1st grade and have lunch at the cafeteria! He is going to love it. He is also mister smarty pants, trying to teach himself times tables. It would help if he could write his numbers the correct way first.
Pie is excited to just get to see her friends again. This summer has been a bit crazy and not full of as many play-dates as we had thought. She has kept herself busy with reading, reading, and some more reading! She also is so excited to show that she taught herself cursive this summer.
Bug thinks she is going to school, as well. She still has a whole year before she goes into pre-school, but that doesn't change her opinion that she is going to school when Pie and Roo start. Any other kids anxious for school to get going, or is it just mine?
My sister from Maryland came for a month to visit. She stayed at my parents, but we spent nearly every day with her. She is the only sibling of mine that lives out of state. We were all glad to see her and her cute kids. We did everything we could with them. We visited places I have not been to in years, or ever in my life. We of course went to Lagoon! We went camping with the whole family over the 24th. We had a family carnival. I taught her girls how to make some cute skirts. We went to the Brighton Reunion together. It was a treat to have her here!
There are so many more things that have happened that I know I can't mention them all... and there are a few that I need to mention, but they will be their own full blog entry, believe you me! Look for these upcoming blog titles: When Squirrel Came to Visit, The Shortcut, and School Days at Lagoon... you will not be disappointed!
Friday, February 5, 2010
SIX
How was it 6 years ago? 6 years! That is so long!
It has been a wonderful 6 years full of cute boyish things like Star Wars, Legos, trucks, blocks, tools, LOTS of haircuts, tons of blue blankets, strange animal noises, wonderful cuddly hugs, a few stitches, a favorite phrase "That was AWFULLY scary!", light saber fights, orange dishes, bike rides, Thomas movies, paper airplanes, egg sandwiches, soccer games, Lightning McQueen, dinosaurs and so much fun!
Happy birthday, Buddy!
It has been a wonderful 6 years full of cute boyish things like Star Wars, Legos, trucks, blocks, tools, LOTS of haircuts, tons of blue blankets, strange animal noises, wonderful cuddly hugs, a few stitches, a favorite phrase "That was AWFULLY scary!", light saber fights, orange dishes, bike rides, Thomas movies, paper airplanes, egg sandwiches, soccer games, Lightning McQueen, dinosaurs and so much fun!
Happy birthday, Buddy!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It Is About Time
This week we have accomplished some things we have been wanting to do for hummm... a long time!
We finally got 72 hour kits packed for everyone. Well, almost. Just need a few first aid items, extra diapers, and some clothing items. Thanks to the Christmas bags from Grandma, everyone has their own bag to grab in a hurry!
We moved the desks out of the upstairs bedroom to actually make it a bedroom and not an office, or a messy room with some desks in it. Everyone is super excited about the new bedroom assignments, too!
We bought a dresser to replace the hand-me-down dresser that is really not a dresser anymore.
We have a menu planned for the next 6 weeks. All good food, that we have on hand, only need to buy milk, cheese, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies! I am super excited about that!
We took 3 huge bags of "stuff" that has been cluttering our house to the DI. We also put 3 huge bags of "stuff" in the garbage!
We have started potty training Bug! Hopefully she'll keep up the good work.
We cleaned out the cars! That needs to be done more often!
We vacuumed the stairs! It is always on the weekly list of chores, but it doesn't seem to get done weekly.
We have loved getting things done! It is so nice to finally check them off the list! It also makes the house function sooo much better! It is about time!
We finally got 72 hour kits packed for everyone. Well, almost. Just need a few first aid items, extra diapers, and some clothing items. Thanks to the Christmas bags from Grandma, everyone has their own bag to grab in a hurry!
We moved the desks out of the upstairs bedroom to actually make it a bedroom and not an office, or a messy room with some desks in it. Everyone is super excited about the new bedroom assignments, too!
We bought a dresser to replace the hand-me-down dresser that is really not a dresser anymore.
We have a menu planned for the next 6 weeks. All good food, that we have on hand, only need to buy milk, cheese, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies! I am super excited about that!
We took 3 huge bags of "stuff" that has been cluttering our house to the DI. We also put 3 huge bags of "stuff" in the garbage!
We have started potty training Bug! Hopefully she'll keep up the good work.
We cleaned out the cars! That needs to be done more often!
We vacuumed the stairs! It is always on the weekly list of chores, but it doesn't seem to get done weekly.
We have loved getting things done! It is so nice to finally check them off the list! It also makes the house function sooo much better! It is about time!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Dear 2010
Dear 2010,
I was hoping you and I would be great friends. In fact I was hoping we would be bestest friends. Yet, somehow we have not gotten off on the right foot.
We did have a wonderful opening weekend with the traditional bowling on New Years Day and then my sweet Pie's baptism the next day. I thank you for a nice welcome to the year.
However, I am troubled with the events that have happened since. For instance, the following Monday, the first day back to work, my husband slips and falls on the ice and is in horrible pain for a week.
Then, as he is getting back to normal mobility, my children come home from school with some nasty bug that then passes through the family and I find myself very busy cleaning up throw up and diarrhea everyday for a week.
Now, we are all feeling quite recovered and excited to move onto happier things, when I am awakened by 2 sore-throated children this morning. Yes, strep-throat has made it's way into our home and I feel it may be here for a while.
Oh, 2010! What are you doing? I realize it is only 19 days in to our relationship, and I have not given it much time, but I somehow expected things to be better than we currently find ourselves. I hope things will improve over the next 11 months.
Sincerely yours,
One Sick & Tired Mother
I was hoping you and I would be great friends. In fact I was hoping we would be bestest friends. Yet, somehow we have not gotten off on the right foot.
We did have a wonderful opening weekend with the traditional bowling on New Years Day and then my sweet Pie's baptism the next day. I thank you for a nice welcome to the year.
However, I am troubled with the events that have happened since. For instance, the following Monday, the first day back to work, my husband slips and falls on the ice and is in horrible pain for a week.
Then, as he is getting back to normal mobility, my children come home from school with some nasty bug that then passes through the family and I find myself very busy cleaning up throw up and diarrhea everyday for a week.
Now, we are all feeling quite recovered and excited to move onto happier things, when I am awakened by 2 sore-throated children this morning. Yes, strep-throat has made it's way into our home and I feel it may be here for a while.
Oh, 2010! What are you doing? I realize it is only 19 days in to our relationship, and I have not given it much time, but I somehow expected things to be better than we currently find ourselves. I hope things will improve over the next 11 months.
Sincerely yours,
One Sick & Tired Mother
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