Friday, August 15, 2008
Okay Okay It's the Olympics
The other reason that I have not been posting is because I have been watching the olympics. I'm pretty stoked about swimming, gymnastics, and running this year. I love watching Michael Phelps, ofcourse. It will be awesome to watch him win #8 tomorrow. I know more about the olympians in general this year. Woefully I do not like watching volleyball. If I did I would be in heaven because it feels like it is on all the time. Overall I am really enjoying it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Abby's Birthday
Abby's birthday wiped me out. And her. I would love to go on strike and not do anything for a month. But tomorrow is Adam's birthday. And we have swim lessons. and and and. the list goes on.
It started early in the morning when Abby woke up. We gave her two presents, a princess Barbie (Erika) and a Cinderella Bath Barbie that changes colors in the water. Then Daddy and Mommy took her to the donut shop to eat breakfast before Daddy went to work. After that we ran a few errands before swim lessons started. We went to swim lessons and then ran a few more errands.
When we got home Abby got to sit down and watch tv while eating ravioli and peaches. Then she played with her Barbies for a while. Next Abby and mommy went swimming. The Steers Herd minus Ben came and took over while I went and decorated the cake and picked up the pizza. We ate pizza at the pool and got home in time to meet Mimi and Granddad.
We all sang "Happy Birthday" to Abby and she blew out the candles on her princess cake. We all ate cake and ice cream. Then we opened presents. She got books from her uncles on Adam's side and a princess bike and helmet from Mimi and Granddad. Sara and Ivy gave Abby her most favorite presents of Barbie's and Barbie accessories. Far too much to list here. Grandpa and Grandma got Abby a nice card and as she squeeled "MONEY!!!".
After everyone left Abby went upstairs and played with her Barbies quietly while Adam and I put up her new curtains, pillows, and sheet set. I made the curtains and 9 pillows and we bought the sheet set. Then we corralled her into bed. She was exhausted and barely made it through scriptures and prayer. She had a good time.
I can't believe she is three. I am so glad that she is mine and that she is not ready to leave yet. It was so fun to spend her third birthday with her.
It started early in the morning when Abby woke up. We gave her two presents, a princess Barbie (Erika) and a Cinderella Bath Barbie that changes colors in the water. Then Daddy and Mommy took her to the donut shop to eat breakfast before Daddy went to work. After that we ran a few errands before swim lessons started. We went to swim lessons and then ran a few more errands.
When we got home Abby got to sit down and watch tv while eating ravioli and peaches. Then she played with her Barbies for a while. Next Abby and mommy went swimming. The Steers Herd minus Ben came and took over while I went and decorated the cake and picked up the pizza. We ate pizza at the pool and got home in time to meet Mimi and Granddad.
We all sang "Happy Birthday" to Abby and she blew out the candles on her princess cake. We all ate cake and ice cream. Then we opened presents. She got books from her uncles on Adam's side and a princess bike and helmet from Mimi and Granddad. Sara and Ivy gave Abby her most favorite presents of Barbie's and Barbie accessories. Far too much to list here. Grandpa and Grandma got Abby a nice card and as she squeeled "MONEY!!!".
After everyone left Abby went upstairs and played with her Barbies quietly while Adam and I put up her new curtains, pillows, and sheet set. I made the curtains and 9 pillows and we bought the sheet set. Then we corralled her into bed. She was exhausted and barely made it through scriptures and prayer. She had a good time.
I can't believe she is three. I am so glad that she is mine and that she is not ready to leave yet. It was so fun to spend her third birthday with her.
Monday, August 4, 2008
A List In Progress
Adam asked for this list and this seems like a good place to keep it.
It is a list in progress ofcourse but is getting more comprehensive everyday.
It is a list in progress ofcourse but is getting more comprehensive everyday.
- crib sheets
- contoured diaper pad
- contoured diaper pad sheets
- Boy receiving blankets
- Boy blankets
- Socks of all sizes
- 1-2 boy bath towels
- washclothes
- bath soap
- Boy toys
- I have a lot of newborn and size 1 diapers
- Any other helpful things you had with your boys
Newborn/ 0-3 (Fall)
- blessing outfit
- nice church outfit
- rompers/sleep 'n' play/ casual clothes for around the house
- I do have a one piece winter covering for him that will last for 6 months just in case...
3-6 Months (Winter-ha ha)
- 1-2 pack onesies, (I have about 6 long sleeved onesies)
- rompers/sleep 'n' play/ casual clothes for around the house
- 2-3 more pajamas
6 + Months (summer)
- Everything except shorts for 6-9 months
Like I said before this is not a comprehensive and final list. Rather a list in progress. I have looked through the clothes I have and feel that this is a good list as far as that goes. I do have a car seat, crib, baby bouncer and exersaucer we will be reusing for the big items. I think that I can find my old diaper bag...I am not sure if I still have a traveling diaper station. I will be making a diaper stacker this week.
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Set-Up
I will finish Abby's curtains and hopefully a couple of the pillows for her 'new room'. For the last two nights Abby has been sleeping in her own room and bed. Also we changed from a 9:30 or so bedtime to an 8:30 lights out bedtime about 2 or 3 weeks ago. This has made a huge difference in my life. I LOVE IT. We start bedtime at about 8:00 and are done by 8:30. She doesn't have to sleep but she does have to be in bed. We got her a little night-lite that she can turn on and off in the shape of a star that hangs above her bed. Then we have a few that are just plugged in. So bedtime is going a lot better. I am surprised at how quickly and nicely she has adapted to this new schedule. Seems to be good for everyone.
The potty training front is an entirely different story. We have been doing this for about a month straight so far. She has had a few token days without any accidents but still has an average of 1-2 pee accidents a day. However, if I don't take her she doesn't just go to the potty. She never makes it for a bm. Never tries. I have tried potty treats, stickers, songs, new panties, racing to the potty for fun, books on the potty, making her clean up after herself...In general all begging and pleading that I can think of. She will tell me if she has a pee accident but not a bm accident. Neither are upsetting to her. I am confident that she can tell beforehand that she needs to pee or to have a bm. However she will not tell me if she has to go and will vehemently deny needing to potty most of the time. So I just take her at regular intervals with varying degrees of excitement or distress on her part. I have no idea. I don't want to go back to diapers, I don't want to give up. But I also don't want to clean up after her anymore. Every week I just keep saying I'll stick it out for one more week and see how it goes. I keep trying to invent ways for it to be fun and exciting. I keep holding out for successes. But I am getting discouraged and tired. Diapers are becoming appealing. And she doesn't seem to care at all.
The potty training front is an entirely different story. We have been doing this for about a month straight so far. She has had a few token days without any accidents but still has an average of 1-2 pee accidents a day. However, if I don't take her she doesn't just go to the potty. She never makes it for a bm. Never tries. I have tried potty treats, stickers, songs, new panties, racing to the potty for fun, books on the potty, making her clean up after herself...In general all begging and pleading that I can think of. She will tell me if she has a pee accident but not a bm accident. Neither are upsetting to her. I am confident that she can tell beforehand that she needs to pee or to have a bm. However she will not tell me if she has to go and will vehemently deny needing to potty most of the time. So I just take her at regular intervals with varying degrees of excitement or distress on her part. I have no idea. I don't want to go back to diapers, I don't want to give up. But I also don't want to clean up after her anymore. Every week I just keep saying I'll stick it out for one more week and see how it goes. I keep trying to invent ways for it to be fun and exciting. I keep holding out for successes. But I am getting discouraged and tired. Diapers are becoming appealing. And she doesn't seem to care at all.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Updates
Abby finished swim lessons. She was advanced to the Pre-K level and may advance to level one when we go to swim lessons again starting next week. She went off the slide and diving board and loved it. Also she is potty training and doing great this time. I think it will stick.
Adam took the MCAT and is currently applying to a few md and do programs. Texas has a 'match' program so we may not find out if he is accepted until Feb. Also we purchased a used car for Adam to drive. It is the Hyundai Elantra that I blogged about earlier. It was a great deal and has worked out great.
Our little boy is getting bigger and much much more active. I went to the doctor today and he said everything is great. We are the right bigness. He was so wiggly that the doctor had to trap him to listen to his heart. Not comfortable for mom. Baby is good. Doctor said it is okay to keep working out. It is getting more difficult to run. I have added a full minute to my mile and with breaks my 'long run' is officially shorter than my 5k. I'm thinking about scaling down my milage a bit and doing more eliptical stuff. We'll see.
I am trying to prepare for this little boy to come in October while balancing Abby stuff. So far I have a lot of good luck at garage sales (thanks to Heather), and a lot of things donated (thanks Kelly), and a few things bought new at the stores. Abby is moving to a twin bed soon, probably will be part of her birthday. So all of these things and general bargain hunting have been consuming most of my energy.
Adam took the MCAT and is currently applying to a few md and do programs. Texas has a 'match' program so we may not find out if he is accepted until Feb. Also we purchased a used car for Adam to drive. It is the Hyundai Elantra that I blogged about earlier. It was a great deal and has worked out great.
Our little boy is getting bigger and much much more active. I went to the doctor today and he said everything is great. We are the right bigness. He was so wiggly that the doctor had to trap him to listen to his heart. Not comfortable for mom. Baby is good. Doctor said it is okay to keep working out. It is getting more difficult to run. I have added a full minute to my mile and with breaks my 'long run' is officially shorter than my 5k. I'm thinking about scaling down my milage a bit and doing more eliptical stuff. We'll see.
I am trying to prepare for this little boy to come in October while balancing Abby stuff. So far I have a lot of good luck at garage sales (thanks to Heather), and a lot of things donated (thanks Kelly), and a few things bought new at the stores. Abby is moving to a twin bed soon, probably will be part of her birthday. So all of these things and general bargain hunting have been consuming most of my energy.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
What's Wrong With Me?
Lately I have just felt weird. Out of place everywhere I go. Like a fish out of water. It feels like a significant amount of my life has been spent searching for home. And here I am again. I just want to go home. I just want to feel like I am home.
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