First of all, I'm sorry this is late!! we've had quite a few weeks around here. Your dad has been traveling overseas while we hold the fort down here. That means Mom doesn't have much time here for blogging!!
I didn't get a chance to write for you on your 4th birthday, so here goes...
I wish I could put your little spirit in a jar. You are the most precious little boy. I love how your mind works and watching you create things with your blocks and trucks. I love the way you love your trucks! you teach me daily all the different types of trucks! I'm so amazed.
Some day you will know how long we waited for you. Your Dad and I cried over and over when we found out you weren't on the way. And then... you were coming! After two long years of waiting, our miracle was on the way.
You have always known what you wanted, I love that about you. I don't have to guess with you, you are sure about things. your sweet voice telling me all about your day and what your friends did is music to my ears.
Lately you have made some big strides. I know that Mommy's last job was hard on you. But I see now that you are sooooo happy. I see that you are thriving. It was worth waiting a bit on what I wanted to see you flourish.
You love your little rother to pieces. He loves you too. But you are special when it comes to him. You think of him more often then I think we even realize. you want to share your experiences with him (most of the time.) I will never forget last Easter, you had already opened your basket, but Owen had slept in. You met me at the bottom of the stairs holding Owen's basket saying, "Here Baby Owen, look what the Easter Bunny brought you!!!" You melt my heart each time I see you interact with him.
You sure love your Daddy. you told me last night that he's "a great guy." You're right, he is. He is very special and you are his best little buddy. I know the two of you are going to have so much fun together.
Eli, I love you so. Happy Birthday...
Mommy
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Goodness!
I just posted on FB that I seem to be in the doc's office once a week, but it's not that it SEEMS that way... it IS that way. After a run in with a ravioli can, Eli lost a toenail. It was gruesome and the toe got infected. That led to impetigo. He was on an antibiotic and is now better. But as brothers share EVERYTHING, Owen now has it. This is one GROSS disease!! ugh. So Owen now has his antibiotic and I hope that's better soon. I won't post pics cause I don't want to gross you out!
It's conference week, although they are quite time consuming, I love them and seeing the parents talk about their kiddos is always fun.
Paul is travleling a lot still, but we had the whole weekend together, the first in a month!! It's so nice when he's here :)
Owen has his tube surgery scheduled for November 3rd. I love my ENT and he said he is an excellent candidate with low to moderate hearing loss. I'm not nervous, but I'm sure I will be soon.
Eli turns 4 next week. Holy cow, how did that happen???? I'm in denial LOL. We'll discuss next week I guess :)
It's conference week, although they are quite time consuming, I love them and seeing the parents talk about their kiddos is always fun.
Paul is travleling a lot still, but we had the whole weekend together, the first in a month!! It's so nice when he's here :)
Owen has his tube surgery scheduled for November 3rd. I love my ENT and he said he is an excellent candidate with low to moderate hearing loss. I'm not nervous, but I'm sure I will be soon.
Eli turns 4 next week. Holy cow, how did that happen???? I'm in denial LOL. We'll discuss next week I guess :)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Catching up
It's been so long!!
The kids are great :) Eli still continues to make tremendous progress at school!!! I think some of it might be that he's almost four now, but I also think he's just happier at the new place. He's been talking about all the things he's learning these days and I'm so happy with the results. We made breakfast for dinner in the middle of a crazy storm today. When it was over, it was still raining while the sun was out. He thought that was really cook, he told me he was going to tell his teacher tomorrow. I thought that was really sweet :)
Owen is finally cruising around the furniture. He hasn't attempted walking on his own, but he's moving around just fine as it is, thank you. He and Eli are building a relationship and it's so cute! He only wants to be where Eli is and is enamored by him. He thought it was hilarious tonight that Eli was jumping from rock to rock. Owen just laughed and laughed!! And Eli likes him around too, except when he doesn't want to share his toys. This seems to be most of the time however...
We have the consult for Owen's tubes in about a week. Hopefully the surgery will be short and sweet and he'll do well. I don't plan on it being crazy... but you never know.
School is good. We fnish the six weeks tomorrow, it sure has gone quickly! I look forward to things calming down a bit soon. (I think it should have by now, but for some reason, it hasn't.)
Paul is still traveling and we are getting better at handling it. I'm very stingy with my weekends though and I need to get better about his having to leave. ergh.
That's it for now :)
The kids are great :) Eli still continues to make tremendous progress at school!!! I think some of it might be that he's almost four now, but I also think he's just happier at the new place. He's been talking about all the things he's learning these days and I'm so happy with the results. We made breakfast for dinner in the middle of a crazy storm today. When it was over, it was still raining while the sun was out. He thought that was really cook, he told me he was going to tell his teacher tomorrow. I thought that was really sweet :)
Owen is finally cruising around the furniture. He hasn't attempted walking on his own, but he's moving around just fine as it is, thank you. He and Eli are building a relationship and it's so cute! He only wants to be where Eli is and is enamored by him. He thought it was hilarious tonight that Eli was jumping from rock to rock. Owen just laughed and laughed!! And Eli likes him around too, except when he doesn't want to share his toys. This seems to be most of the time however...
We have the consult for Owen's tubes in about a week. Hopefully the surgery will be short and sweet and he'll do well. I don't plan on it being crazy... but you never know.
School is good. We fnish the six weeks tomorrow, it sure has gone quickly! I look forward to things calming down a bit soon. (I think it should have by now, but for some reason, it hasn't.)
Paul is still traveling and we are getting better at handling it. I'm very stingy with my weekends though and I need to get better about his having to leave. ergh.
That's it for now :)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
whew... tired!
Well, first off: ME lol
I love my new school. I could not have been placed in a more welcoming school with master teachers who really care about their profession. God certainly has a plan for me. I also have some kiddos that I already truly care about and then some I am also truly worried about. I guess being a mommy overflows into every part of your life?
Paulie: working like mad and being gone all the time. I am trying not to struggle with this, but I am. I miss him so when he is gone. And, I miss all that he does for the family. We really missed him this week amidst ear infections, burnt tongues and vacationing baby sitters. He leaves again tomorrow, SUNDAY, but hopefully only one night. I'm trying to ignore the fact that he might be gone to Tel Aviv for Eli's 4th birthday...
Eli: Has made a dramatic turn at school!!! Naps are quite elusive, but overall, he's doing so much better. He even got the prize for the day for behavior last Friday!!! What a switch from when he was in school with me. Makes me sad that he couldn't be successful while I was there, but glad to now that our family made the right decision to leave. He did however burn his tongue last Sunday night at a restaurant and couldn't eat for days. Tonight though, he dropped a can of raviolis on his toe and it's really black and blue. Oh wait, this is the SECOND time he's done that in the last two months, so he'll now have matching big black toes. Please don't call CPS on me!!
Owen: Ms. Kellie, his teacher from Courtyard, watched him on Monday and I think really enjoyed a change of pace for her and also really enjoyed him. He honestly is such a little gem. Tuesday however proved to be murder for my mom as he screamed all day. Turns out, bad ear infection, no fever! And with this one, we now need tubes. So I call on Monday to get all that set up. I'm glad and nervous... Thursday and Friday were spent with Ms. Meaghan and again, he was spoiled rotten! I love those Courtyard girls :) He's a happy camper now with drugs...
All this to get organized for a garage sale today! We had four families involved and it was really fun. Nice to have great friends to spend time with and Eli's best buddy Connor spent the morning with us. Eli was in HEAVEN. We are now settling in for a quiet (hah) evening of football.
Tomorrow... is another day. We will send Paulie off and the boys and I will manage a Sunday without him. I am blessed today, are you?
I love my new school. I could not have been placed in a more welcoming school with master teachers who really care about their profession. God certainly has a plan for me. I also have some kiddos that I already truly care about and then some I am also truly worried about. I guess being a mommy overflows into every part of your life?
Paulie: working like mad and being gone all the time. I am trying not to struggle with this, but I am. I miss him so when he is gone. And, I miss all that he does for the family. We really missed him this week amidst ear infections, burnt tongues and vacationing baby sitters. He leaves again tomorrow, SUNDAY, but hopefully only one night. I'm trying to ignore the fact that he might be gone to Tel Aviv for Eli's 4th birthday...
Eli: Has made a dramatic turn at school!!! Naps are quite elusive, but overall, he's doing so much better. He even got the prize for the day for behavior last Friday!!! What a switch from when he was in school with me. Makes me sad that he couldn't be successful while I was there, but glad to now that our family made the right decision to leave. He did however burn his tongue last Sunday night at a restaurant and couldn't eat for days. Tonight though, he dropped a can of raviolis on his toe and it's really black and blue. Oh wait, this is the SECOND time he's done that in the last two months, so he'll now have matching big black toes. Please don't call CPS on me!!
Owen: Ms. Kellie, his teacher from Courtyard, watched him on Monday and I think really enjoyed a change of pace for her and also really enjoyed him. He honestly is such a little gem. Tuesday however proved to be murder for my mom as he screamed all day. Turns out, bad ear infection, no fever! And with this one, we now need tubes. So I call on Monday to get all that set up. I'm glad and nervous... Thursday and Friday were spent with Ms. Meaghan and again, he was spoiled rotten! I love those Courtyard girls :) He's a happy camper now with drugs...
All this to get organized for a garage sale today! We had four families involved and it was really fun. Nice to have great friends to spend time with and Eli's best buddy Connor spent the morning with us. Eli was in HEAVEN. We are now settling in for a quiet (hah) evening of football.
Tomorrow... is another day. We will send Paulie off and the boys and I will manage a Sunday without him. I am blessed today, are you?
Friday, September 11, 2009
ahhhh
School is going great. My class is sweet and lively and some of my kiddos are quite funny which makes the whole day go faster.
Eli has had two terrific days at school, after a very bad day. It's amazing what a little refocus from home will do!
Owen... is finally pulling up to his feet and I'm SAD. This little man is growing up too fast!!! He's even acting like he might pull those little feet off the ground soon. nooooooo....
The house is back in routine and it feels so nice. The kids are much happier and I know I am too. I need to lose some weight though and I'm ready to get going on that. I can now find that I have some time in my day and some solutions to the kid issue while exercising. that's been my excuse at least :) So keep me to it... gotta lose at least 10 before 35.
Eli has had two terrific days at school, after a very bad day. It's amazing what a little refocus from home will do!
Owen... is finally pulling up to his feet and I'm SAD. This little man is growing up too fast!!! He's even acting like he might pull those little feet off the ground soon. nooooooo....
The house is back in routine and it feels so nice. The kids are much happier and I know I am too. I need to lose some weight though and I'm ready to get going on that. I can now find that I have some time in my day and some solutions to the kid issue while exercising. that's been my excuse at least :) So keep me to it... gotta lose at least 10 before 35.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Good weekend
It's so nice when you fill your weekend with family and friends and it's not stressful!!
Jeff and Angie came over Saturday night and we watched some football and baseball and then decided we'd had enough of that and played games. So nice to see them... and the ring :)
Sunday and Monday were spent with the boys hanging out and going slow, very very nice. We had some great food and the boys were spent by tonight....
Jeff and Angie came over Saturday night and we watched some football and baseball and then decided we'd had enough of that and played games. So nice to see them... and the ring :)
Sunday and Monday were spent with the boys hanging out and going slow, very very nice. We had some great food and the boys were spent by tonight....
Friday, September 4, 2009
Eli
I have realized that I have been a terrible Mommy. This post is going to be about only Eli and what a great boy he is :)
First of all, he's so stinkin' smart!!!!! I am so surprised at the things he can do and figure out. He is very spatially oriented and can do puzzles with no issue.
He's opinionated and he has quite the vocabulary to say so :) He often tells me that he's frustrated with me LOL. And I've often heard that I'm annoying.... at least he can use his words right?
His imagination is limitless. He has some of the greatest dialogues when he's playing with his trucks alone. I feel quite silly when he asks me to play because I'm not quite as imaginative as he. Of course Paul is the master at this!!!
He's incredibly loving. He likes mothing better then to crawl in your lap and hang out or have you hold him. He wasn't so much like this as an infant, so it's nice to have him snuggle up and hold you.
His tenacity is amazing. while sometimes it can be an issue, I know that when he's older, he's going to be able to move mountains when he's older.
He's a precious precious boy. I am so lucky to be his mom and he has shown me so much, and we keep learning each day.
First of all, he's so stinkin' smart!!!!! I am so surprised at the things he can do and figure out. He is very spatially oriented and can do puzzles with no issue.
He's opinionated and he has quite the vocabulary to say so :) He often tells me that he's frustrated with me LOL. And I've often heard that I'm annoying.... at least he can use his words right?
His imagination is limitless. He has some of the greatest dialogues when he's playing with his trucks alone. I feel quite silly when he asks me to play because I'm not quite as imaginative as he. Of course Paul is the master at this!!!
He's incredibly loving. He likes mothing better then to crawl in your lap and hang out or have you hold him. He wasn't so much like this as an infant, so it's nice to have him snuggle up and hold you.
His tenacity is amazing. while sometimes it can be an issue, I know that when he's older, he's going to be able to move mountains when he's older.
He's a precious precious boy. I am so lucky to be his mom and he has shown me so much, and we keep learning each day.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Baby Owen is ONE! And ABC's of Owen
Owen turned one yesterday... he's the best baby in the world and is becoming such a big boy! He LOVES balls...
Precious smiles...
So, taken from my friend, here are the ABC's of OWEN GARRET
A: adorable, literally we get stopped in the store for people to stare at him
B: balls, can't get enough of them. He throws them and catches them already!!
C: clapper, loves to clap when he's proud of himself
D: don't make me change my diper!!!! he hates it.
E: even keeled, not much gets him riled up, but watch out if you do
F: funny, he's got a little sense of humor and knows when he's got you laughing
G: giggly, he has the cutest giggles
H: happy, he's hardly ever upset unless there is something wrong like he needs to eat!
I: imitator, he's getting so good at repeating what you do or say, not well, but he sure tries...
J: joyful, he is truly a joy to be around
K: killer smile, lots of dimples and beautiful blue eyes
L: loves being with you, don't you walk away or he'll get his heart broken
M: music, he loves it, his little eyes light up
N: nosy, wants to know what you're doing, ALL the time
O: obstinate: when he wants it, he wants it. so do it already
P: pick me up, pick me up, pick me up
Q: quick, he's getting really fast on all fours, nothing on our feet yet though, no rushing him
R: reader, already loves to look at books and point and talk to the pictures
S: sensitive, he gets his feelers hurt much easier than his brother
T: temper, even though he's even keeled, he gets mad about food and lack of sleepU: usually sleep 12 hours a night! He's incredibile...
V: vivacious, full of life
W: whimper, the sweetest little whimper when he needs you
X: xtra special
Y: yum, he can out eat everyone in the family, literally
Z: zany, has the cutest little personality with just the right amount of funny
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
New school!
LOVE IT!! It's been really great to work at the new school. Super sweet people to work with and families, and kiddos, are awesome.
Getting my class in order has been harder then I remembered!!!! I had forgotten how much reminding (training) it takes to get it running the way you like. Some of these kids had previously looped with their teacher so I'm a new person after 2 years for some of them. You can see the panic in their eyes LOL. We will get there!!!
Eli is doing GREAT at the new school. He is not napping, but over all is handling the change well. It has been a huge change for us at home as well and that is awesome. I am very comfortable leaving in the mornings. In the afternoons, he runs to me, happy and cheerful. It a GREAt feeling.
Owen is my little cherub, smling and happy. Just now discovering that we say 'no' and then he hides his head like and ostrich in the sand. FUNNY. They are both treasures...
Hope to post pics soon of the room and Eli's new uniform. He's so handsome!
Getting my class in order has been harder then I remembered!!!! I had forgotten how much reminding (training) it takes to get it running the way you like. Some of these kids had previously looped with their teacher so I'm a new person after 2 years for some of them. You can see the panic in their eyes LOL. We will get there!!!
Eli is doing GREAT at the new school. He is not napping, but over all is handling the change well. It has been a huge change for us at home as well and that is awesome. I am very comfortable leaving in the mornings. In the afternoons, he runs to me, happy and cheerful. It a GREAt feeling.
Owen is my little cherub, smling and happy. Just now discovering that we say 'no' and then he hides his head like and ostrich in the sand. FUNNY. They are both treasures...
Hope to post pics soon of the room and Eli's new uniform. He's so handsome!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Pics to get caught up...
The most beautiful boys in the world....
Owen's killer smile...
Eli looking serious...
The boys playing in the pool.
My sweet friend Veronica, they came over and cooked out with us!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
New job
Reported on my new campus yesterday. AWESOME. I have not really been nervous through this whole process yet, sometimes overwhelmed at what I need to remember, but not really nervous. And then after meetings yesterday on my new campus, learning about the school I KNOW this is the right place to be!! I'm so thrilled to be working for an administrator who demands excellence and cares about kids and what it good for kids. She's been SO supportive of me, even when I wanted to make my schedule different from the others. I'm excited to meet the rest of the staff on Monday... :) I hope to get pics of my room posted soon.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
New days for the boys...
Eli started his new school today....
He seemed to have a good day, no nap, but no meltdowns tonight either. I got there right when they were about to go outside, but he came somewhat willingly with the promise that he could go outside with them tomorrow!
Owen, was as charming as ever. He is a mess. He my ultra sensitive kid, when you say no, he hides his head like an ostrich. Pretty funny. I need to try and get a pic of that!!!
So, our new routine has started, I have one day left of summer and then that's it. I'm nervous!!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
seriously
Wow, time is moving too fast! At first I thought all this time off between jobs was too much and now that I'm down to two days I don't know what to do with myself!!!!
I am realizing though that I will be a totally different teacher then I was two years ago and a much better one than 13 years ago, thank goodness!!! (I often feel bad for those first few classes because I just didn't know that much LOL.)
Main concerns for this week: Owen goes full time. ACK. I have NEVER been away from this baby and I'm tearing up thinking about it. My love bug!!!!!!! He is in the best of hands with Holly though so no real worries, just that I'll miss him.
Eli starts his new school Tuesday and this has a whole bag of emotions. We have made TREMENDOUS strides in his behavior because I have been able to give him a lot more time and things have settled down. I'm preparing for a few months of emotional wreck now with him though as we start something new. It terrifies me but we'll get through it. I have put off the child psychiatrist because of our progress, but will re-evaluate in 6 weeks after we have settled into our new routine.
Paul continues to travel 5 days a week and it's stressful for all of us. the weekends tend to be full of everything and every emotion and it's hard. But, we are continuing to search for some balance...
So, off to enjoy my last Sunday while on break and will report more later :)
I am realizing though that I will be a totally different teacher then I was two years ago and a much better one than 13 years ago, thank goodness!!! (I often feel bad for those first few classes because I just didn't know that much LOL.)
Main concerns for this week: Owen goes full time. ACK. I have NEVER been away from this baby and I'm tearing up thinking about it. My love bug!!!!!!! He is in the best of hands with Holly though so no real worries, just that I'll miss him.
Eli starts his new school Tuesday and this has a whole bag of emotions. We have made TREMENDOUS strides in his behavior because I have been able to give him a lot more time and things have settled down. I'm preparing for a few months of emotional wreck now with him though as we start something new. It terrifies me but we'll get through it. I have put off the child psychiatrist because of our progress, but will re-evaluate in 6 weeks after we have settled into our new routine.
Paul continues to travel 5 days a week and it's stressful for all of us. the weekends tend to be full of everything and every emotion and it's hard. But, we are continuing to search for some balance...
So, off to enjoy my last Sunday while on break and will report more later :)
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Work Widow and other musings, or heartbreaks
wow, been a long time.
I'm still a work widow and that looks like it will continue for a while. That being said, this was a very challenging week in the household.
I have had some somewhat founded concerns with Eli and again we had another bad Monday. I won't bore you with details, but coupled with Owen being sick on Monday it was about all I could take. While at the pediatrician's office for Owen, the ped asked about Eli ahd behavior and she knew right away things were bad. (we had previously been for a behaviour consult and did play therapay. We got nothing out of it.) After our discussion I now have a number for a child psychiatrist that hopefully our insurance will cover without a crazy deductable. Please just pray that we can get us all some help, and fast.
Owen, was sick Monday through Wednesday with a fever and fussines. Randon symptom, nothing else and now he's as happy as a clam. He doesn't like it when you walk away however :) Ms. Holly loves him and I can now see that he loves her too.
Meanwhile...
Busisness at Mosquito Squad is slow. We are hoping that it will pick up soon. So, if you're in the area and have mosquitos, we can help!
There was seriously too much to write about, but I have taken some super cute pics of the boys and hope to get them up soon.
I'm still a work widow and that looks like it will continue for a while. That being said, this was a very challenging week in the household.
I have had some somewhat founded concerns with Eli and again we had another bad Monday. I won't bore you with details, but coupled with Owen being sick on Monday it was about all I could take. While at the pediatrician's office for Owen, the ped asked about Eli ahd behavior and she knew right away things were bad. (we had previously been for a behaviour consult and did play therapay. We got nothing out of it.) After our discussion I now have a number for a child psychiatrist that hopefully our insurance will cover without a crazy deductable. Please just pray that we can get us all some help, and fast.
Owen, was sick Monday through Wednesday with a fever and fussines. Randon symptom, nothing else and now he's as happy as a clam. He doesn't like it when you walk away however :) Ms. Holly loves him and I can now see that he loves her too.
Meanwhile...
Busisness at Mosquito Squad is slow. We are hoping that it will pick up soon. So, if you're in the area and have mosquitos, we can help!
There was seriously too much to write about, but I have taken some super cute pics of the boys and hope to get them up soon.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
A blog in three parts
Part I: Eli and his ooky rash
Part II: Some thoughts about starting school, again.
Part III: Working Widow
I: yes, gross ooky rash. Eli has impetigo. I'm mortified, but we're on the mend. Apparently more common in kids with excema, which he has and is on LOTS of medication for. But still, it's gross and disgusting and anything with the word ""contagious" grosses me out. The doc took one look on Monday and confirmed my suspicions so we're on antibiotics. So, in the effort to prevent the spread, Eli and I hung out just us today. (see facebook for morning pics.) I will try and figure out how to upload from my phone but that's a lot of technology waiting to happen LOL. Anyway, with all spots covered, we headed to Wal Mart for some us time, while I looked at supplies (see part II.) While we have had some serious issues (or what I consider serious), today was a perfectly joyous day in the world of a 3.5 year old boy. I think he really enjoyed it and he came home with a super cool truck that is now sleeping on his top bunk with a book of its own to read. Hopefully, in a few days we'll be ready to see the real world, but in spite of things, today was fairly good. Let's just hope that it goes no further!!!
II: So, we looked at school supplies. I have been at a loss about where to start with getting back in the classroom. I can't believe after two short years that I have forgotten so much. (oh yeah, have two kids now and little sleep over the last year may have done it.) Anyway, found that I still love the school supply aisle at Wal-Mart and remembered I could stay there for hours just looking at it. It's beautiful!!! But then I also remember how much money I spend each year getting started, ugh. Harder this time with no more checks until September 20. But, that just means I'll be a creative spender, right???
III: Speaking of creative spender, I find being at home, with no parental back up, forces me out into the real world to keep the kids and myself busy. Unfortunately, this means I spend more LOL. But, that's ok, I'm going to get that taken care of. But did realize today in this time of change in our family that I'm e3ssentially a working widow three to four days a week. I am grateful though because I know it means I live the way I do, have the house I do and occasionally get to see that fabulous man I married. In the mean time, though, I decided that Eli needs some geography lessons and we'll start with the US map. We will start playing "Where is Daddy this week?" That way, maybe Eli can see that there really is a place called Houston, San Diego and Phoenix. Sad I know, but we'll make the best of it!!!
Long post today, promise pics tomorrow!!!
Le
Part II: Some thoughts about starting school, again.
Part III: Working Widow
I: yes, gross ooky rash. Eli has impetigo. I'm mortified, but we're on the mend. Apparently more common in kids with excema, which he has and is on LOTS of medication for. But still, it's gross and disgusting and anything with the word ""contagious" grosses me out. The doc took one look on Monday and confirmed my suspicions so we're on antibiotics. So, in the effort to prevent the spread, Eli and I hung out just us today. (see facebook for morning pics.) I will try and figure out how to upload from my phone but that's a lot of technology waiting to happen LOL. Anyway, with all spots covered, we headed to Wal Mart for some us time, while I looked at supplies (see part II.) While we have had some serious issues (or what I consider serious), today was a perfectly joyous day in the world of a 3.5 year old boy. I think he really enjoyed it and he came home with a super cool truck that is now sleeping on his top bunk with a book of its own to read. Hopefully, in a few days we'll be ready to see the real world, but in spite of things, today was fairly good. Let's just hope that it goes no further!!!
II: So, we looked at school supplies. I have been at a loss about where to start with getting back in the classroom. I can't believe after two short years that I have forgotten so much. (oh yeah, have two kids now and little sleep over the last year may have done it.) Anyway, found that I still love the school supply aisle at Wal-Mart and remembered I could stay there for hours just looking at it. It's beautiful!!! But then I also remember how much money I spend each year getting started, ugh. Harder this time with no more checks until September 20. But, that just means I'll be a creative spender, right???
III: Speaking of creative spender, I find being at home, with no parental back up, forces me out into the real world to keep the kids and myself busy. Unfortunately, this means I spend more LOL. But, that's ok, I'm going to get that taken care of. But did realize today in this time of change in our family that I'm e3ssentially a working widow three to four days a week. I am grateful though because I know it means I live the way I do, have the house I do and occasionally get to see that fabulous man I married. In the mean time, though, I decided that Eli needs some geography lessons and we'll start with the US map. We will start playing "Where is Daddy this week?" That way, maybe Eli can see that there really is a place called Houston, San Diego and Phoenix. Sad I know, but we'll make the best of it!!!
Long post today, promise pics tomorrow!!!
Le
Monday, July 13, 2009
mmmm, dinner
So while I'm not a gourmet chef, I'm fairly decent at preparing meals that my whole family will eat somewhat willingly. Eli has his moments being three and Paul, well is limited, shall we say, with his veggies. Eli would certainly prefer chicken nuggets and fries each night, however, we must vary from that menu quite often. In light of all that, I made a hit last night!!
Much to my surprise I had discovered that Eli loves glazed carrots. Random, I know but he eats them up. I made those: one can of sliced carrots, drained the juice, add some juice from a can of mandarin oranges and some brwon sugar and set that to simmer. yum! We used the oranges as a side for the boys.
Next, grilled chicken. I found a "Roasted Red Pepper italian" by kraft that I mix one to one with mayo and let marinate for about a 1/2 hour before grilling. I have never been a fan of mayo on the grill, but this stuff is GREAT. Paul has mastered grilling chicken and it was the best we had ever eaten last night. So with out chicken rice a roni, glazed carrots, chicken and a few oranges, Eli ate two whole plates... and so did OWEN!! Yummy!!!
Much to my surprise I had discovered that Eli loves glazed carrots. Random, I know but he eats them up. I made those: one can of sliced carrots, drained the juice, add some juice from a can of mandarin oranges and some brwon sugar and set that to simmer. yum! We used the oranges as a side for the boys.
Next, grilled chicken. I found a "Roasted Red Pepper italian" by kraft that I mix one to one with mayo and let marinate for about a 1/2 hour before grilling. I have never been a fan of mayo on the grill, but this stuff is GREAT. Paul has mastered grilling chicken and it was the best we had ever eaten last night. So with out chicken rice a roni, glazed carrots, chicken and a few oranges, Eli ate two whole plates... and so did OWEN!! Yummy!!!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
ok, so that took a long time
I had forgotten I started this, and then couldn't get back in LOL. I'm a dope.
So, some updates from the last post.
BOTH Paulie and I have NEW JOBS!! Through the grace of God I got a job at LISD, I still am in disbelief knowing the market is so slim. I will be back in Third Grade, my first love, and am truly excited. While I miss parts of directing a center, I am grateful for what it means to me and my family to have a regular schedule, time for us and then the benefits that it will mean to Eli. More on that later.
Paulie, is moving UP: from boobs to brains :) The fabulous team that created the breast biopsy device he sold before has now started a new one with the brain and neuro surgery. While he impacted the world of women's health on a daily basis before, he now can impact so many more. Nico is named after a young boy whose brain tumor was successfully removed using this device. Pretty darn cool. Proud is not even the right word that I am of him. Pretty amazing man I'm married to.
The boys: Owen is growing, and CHUBBY. He battled ear infections and I do think that tubes are in our future soon. But other than that he's wonderful. His smile makes me giddy to my toes. He is not crawling yet, but has finally dicsovered he can get on hands and knees and is trying to pull up on things. This may have to do with his weight :) or the ear issue. Hopefully we'll find out soon, and I'm trying to let my mommy radar slow down some.
Eli is doing much much better. He had really been struggling at the school we were at. His class was very large and with me in the office there was little or no chance that any behavior issues were going to be resolved. So, I have found a center close to us, smaller class size and teacher discount to boot! We can now implement time out again and that is GREAT. (previous school didn't use it.) So, we are on the right track!!
So, some updates from the last post.
BOTH Paulie and I have NEW JOBS!! Through the grace of God I got a job at LISD, I still am in disbelief knowing the market is so slim. I will be back in Third Grade, my first love, and am truly excited. While I miss parts of directing a center, I am grateful for what it means to me and my family to have a regular schedule, time for us and then the benefits that it will mean to Eli. More on that later.
Paulie, is moving UP: from boobs to brains :) The fabulous team that created the breast biopsy device he sold before has now started a new one with the brain and neuro surgery. While he impacted the world of women's health on a daily basis before, he now can impact so many more. Nico is named after a young boy whose brain tumor was successfully removed using this device. Pretty darn cool. Proud is not even the right word that I am of him. Pretty amazing man I'm married to.
The boys: Owen is growing, and CHUBBY. He battled ear infections and I do think that tubes are in our future soon. But other than that he's wonderful. His smile makes me giddy to my toes. He is not crawling yet, but has finally dicsovered he can get on hands and knees and is trying to pull up on things. This may have to do with his weight :) or the ear issue. Hopefully we'll find out soon, and I'm trying to let my mommy radar slow down some.
Eli is doing much much better. He had really been struggling at the school we were at. His class was very large and with me in the office there was little or no chance that any behavior issues were going to be resolved. So, I have found a center close to us, smaller class size and teacher discount to boot! We can now implement time out again and that is GREAT. (previous school didn't use it.) So, we are on the right track!!
Upcoming: I really hope to keep this updated for family mostly. We have lots across the country and I know that phone calls and snail mail with photos are scarce. SORRY. I hope to get refocused here soon!!!
Talk at ya later...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
wow
Ok, so here I am... blogging.
Why? I have no idea, but I love the thought of a journal, but perhaps making it online is a little intimidating :)
So, the kids:
Eli, 3.5 Challenging to say the least, smart smart smart and keeps me thinking. His little mind, or mouth, never stops. I fully believe his best friend and he could easily build an atom bomb together by the time they are 5. Watch out world.
Owen: my surprise blessing. Beautiful, beautiful happy baby. Two bottom teeth and rolls for you and me and the fmaily to boot. VERY easy going. While he looks just like his brother, he acts like me :)
Paulie and I are great. We have settled into a new spot in our marriage and the world is happy and peaceful. We love each other and our kids are precious, all 4 of them. Megan and JP are doing awesome too. both are dating and very happy.
I.... could find a different job and be happy. while I work in a center for families, it's not as family friendly as I'd hoped. The schedule is hard on the kids, and me. I'm praying for a teaching job. Think you could help me with that?
So, there's our beginning... where to now?
Why? I have no idea, but I love the thought of a journal, but perhaps making it online is a little intimidating :)
So, the kids:
Eli, 3.5 Challenging to say the least, smart smart smart and keeps me thinking. His little mind, or mouth, never stops. I fully believe his best friend and he could easily build an atom bomb together by the time they are 5. Watch out world.
Owen: my surprise blessing. Beautiful, beautiful happy baby. Two bottom teeth and rolls for you and me and the fmaily to boot. VERY easy going. While he looks just like his brother, he acts like me :)
Paulie and I are great. We have settled into a new spot in our marriage and the world is happy and peaceful. We love each other and our kids are precious, all 4 of them. Megan and JP are doing awesome too. both are dating and very happy.
I.... could find a different job and be happy. while I work in a center for families, it's not as family friendly as I'd hoped. The schedule is hard on the kids, and me. I'm praying for a teaching job. Think you could help me with that?
So, there's our beginning... where to now?
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