This morning Ethan woke at his usual 7am. I was in the shower and he came in and went to the bathroom, then announced that he went to bathroom! I still have to make a big deal, because it still is a "big deal". He wears a pull-up at night and for the longest time, was just being lazy and would fill that thing up at night and refuse to get dressed for as long as he could in the morning so that he could continue to just go in his pull-up! Well now, he's finally getting it!! YAY! So, it really is a big deal that he'll go on the potty with a pull-up on, he even wakes up dry half the time, which we REALLY go ga-ga about!!
Anyway, sometimes Ethan gets up a little too early and is quite cranky in the morning, but today he was particularly sweet and pleasing. Everything I asked him he had a very sweet reply, he was cooperative and just plain adorable!! I love when days start like this!! I got dressed, we fed the dogs together, he helped me make coffee - which is a MUST for him! Once in a while I try to make it before he gets up to save time in the morning and he wakes up, smells it or sees the "red light" on and I'm in trouble!! So, for the sake of peace in the morning...I have to wait until he's up and ready so he can "help" me make coffee! After coffee, we made Ethan's breakfast of "blinkies" which stands for Rice Krispy's. Then he INSISTED that I have some breakfast with him, and it had to be cereal, just like him. Well, I used a glass bowl and he had a plastic one, and after more "insisting" from him, I poured his "blinkines" into the same white, glass bowl that I had. Now, we were finally ready to eat!
As Ethan and I sat at the kitchen table, just the 2 of us because Addy was still sleeping and Daddy had left for work already; it hit me. I'm not quite sure what "it" is other then to say that I was overcome with emotion. I sat there crying, as Ethan was quietly eating his cereal. I think I was just living in the moment and I really don't do that enough. Most mornings, I don't take the time to eat and I'm barking at Ethan to "hurry up" or "stop playing and eat", as I'm rushing around to get myself together, thinking about everything we have to get done so we can get out the door for one reason or another. Well, today I didn't have ANYTHING that I just had to do, so I wasn't rushing him or me, I didn't care how long Addison slept in, I was just thankful to be sitting next to the sweetest little boy in the world, eating a bowl of cereal together!! I really want to remember days like this because I know there's going to come a time, much sooner then I would like, that he won't be eating breakfast with me anymore. He'll be the one that's too busy to eat, he'll be the one that doesn't "have time". So there, it's typed for him and all to see, I didn't take today for granted, I stopped to smell the roses, I had a WONDERFUL morning with Ethan today! I love you buddy, with all my heart!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Don't call it a comback.....yet!
Although, I'm really hoping to be! I've been getting a lot of flack from a fellow blogger and VERY good friend about how non-existent my blog has been this year. I'm not naming any names....Denise....but she has some very good points, and I really have don't have any good excuses! The thing is, is that I read HER blog and she writes so eloquently and has such great wit that I felt like I just couldn't compete. But, once she told me that I can actually print this and my kids can read all my thoughts and stories about our family, THAT was a clincher! How wonderful to be able to read all of this someday! I may not be a quick wit or a very eloquent writer, but I love my life and my family more then anything and DEFINITELY have a lot to say about that!
Originally I started a blog to be able to update friends and family about our lives and post pictures of the kids, since the whole sending out pictures every few months just isn't my thing. My comeback is more of an outlet for me to just put down whatever comes to mind, not just "updates", but stories, hopes, fears, complaints, WHATEVER!! So, although I'm fairly certain no one reads my blog anymore, I'm totally okay with that, because that's exactly what it is....MINE!
So, without further babbling, here's just few random pictures from the summer and fall.
Ethan started 3-school this year! I was SOOO nervous since he hadn't been in daycare or anything before. I knew he really needed it, but I was really worried about how the separation thing would go. Here's his 1st day, just before we left. He was really excited. When we got outside, lots of other parents were standing around watching their kids, which I was glad about, because I didn't think I could drop him off and run! He went to play on the jungle gym and grabbed a stick on the way, he kept checking to make sure I was there. Then, out of nowhere, another little boy started yanking the stick out of his hand! He was so confused, yet tried to hold his ground, I went over to mediate, and tried to tell the little boy that he was fine. But he took one last big yank on Ethan's stick, ripped it out of his hands and said "my mom said we can't have sticks on here!!" Well, poor Ethan just burst into tears! It was awful! There was no calming him down either. The little boys mother came over too, but did nothing! I was so annoyed. That little boy totally ruined Ethan's 1st day! So, finally I get him calmed down, but then had to have his teacher assistant, Mrs Brandt come help me leave. She took him and some other kids to a different area of the playground and Ethan said, "bye mommy" and waved and I TOTALLY lost it! I walked away, and turned around and he was sheepishly looking at me waving still. Balled all the way to my car! Called Derek and balled some more! He did so great though and I was so proud of him! The 2nd day was WAY worse then the 1st day though, they had to peel him out of my arms crying for me. THAT was totally hard for me! But we made it and now he looks forward to and has a great time at school!
The View from our cabin at Harold's Resort in TC. Our Mommy/Daddy weekend get-a-way at the end of Aug. It was a much needed respite!
Addison 10 months
This was probably one of the cutest things I've watched yet. Ethan mowed every step with Derek with his little lawn mower! I just loved it!
Originally I started a blog to be able to update friends and family about our lives and post pictures of the kids, since the whole sending out pictures every few months just isn't my thing. My comeback is more of an outlet for me to just put down whatever comes to mind, not just "updates", but stories, hopes, fears, complaints, WHATEVER!! So, although I'm fairly certain no one reads my blog anymore, I'm totally okay with that, because that's exactly what it is....MINE!
So, without further babbling, here's just few random pictures from the summer and fall.
A trip to John Ball Zoo in Aug. Addison 11months, Ethan 3 1/2. We had a great day with friends Marcy and her 2 boys Ben and Eli; Denise and her 3 - Max, Leah, and Sarah; Amy and her Daughter Ryann.
Ethan LOVED the camel ride! Here he is with Max and Ryann.
Ethan started 3-school this year! I was SOOO nervous since he hadn't been in daycare or anything before. I knew he really needed it, but I was really worried about how the separation thing would go. Here's his 1st day, just before we left. He was really excited. When we got outside, lots of other parents were standing around watching their kids, which I was glad about, because I didn't think I could drop him off and run! He went to play on the jungle gym and grabbed a stick on the way, he kept checking to make sure I was there. Then, out of nowhere, another little boy started yanking the stick out of his hand! He was so confused, yet tried to hold his ground, I went over to mediate, and tried to tell the little boy that he was fine. But he took one last big yank on Ethan's stick, ripped it out of his hands and said "my mom said we can't have sticks on here!!" Well, poor Ethan just burst into tears! It was awful! There was no calming him down either. The little boys mother came over too, but did nothing! I was so annoyed. That little boy totally ruined Ethan's 1st day! So, finally I get him calmed down, but then had to have his teacher assistant, Mrs Brandt come help me leave. She took him and some other kids to a different area of the playground and Ethan said, "bye mommy" and waved and I TOTALLY lost it! I walked away, and turned around and he was sheepishly looking at me waving still. Balled all the way to my car! Called Derek and balled some more! He did so great though and I was so proud of him! The 2nd day was WAY worse then the 1st day though, they had to peel him out of my arms crying for me. THAT was totally hard for me! But we made it and now he looks forward to and has a great time at school!
The View from our cabin at Harold's Resort in TC. Our Mommy/Daddy weekend get-a-way at the end of Aug. It was a much needed respite!
Addison 10 months
So many faces!
This was probably one of the cutest things I've watched yet. Ethan mowed every step with Derek with his little lawn mower! I just loved it!
This is actually an outfit that my mom bought in Germany when I was a baby. It was mine and I was excited to put it on her...good thing it was stretchy! Ha! Now, I just have to find a picture of me in it!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
A Day Late and A Dollar Short....
I feel like that's the story of my life these days....I can't ever seem to catch up! I'm ALWAYS behind! It really does bother me to some extent, but then I ask myself what's more important. A clean house or coloring with Ethan? Folding some laundry or making faces with Addison as we all laugh? Updating my blog or taking a nap? Since I'm fairly certain that most people have TOTALLY given up on my blogging abilities, I usually opt for the nap! I can already tell a huge difference in the amount of pictures and videos I've taken of Addison vs Ethan and I feel bad! Anyway, here's an update on how much she's changed the past couple months. I can't believe she's 5months old already!!! Of course I don't have those pictures uploaded on my computer yet, so here's 3 and 4 months!! Enjoy!
Addison 4 months
Addison 4 months
Addison and Daddy
Addison 4 months
Addison 4 months
Addison and Daddy
Sunday, January 10, 2010
It's a New Year!
Well, now that the Holidays are over and my house is starting to resemble a house again, maybe - just maybe I can stay on top of my blog! What a wonderful holiday season we've had and we SOOOOOO much to be thankful for! The kids survived all the parties and there were only a few "ugly" moments of tantrums! Out of pure exhaustion mostly (mommy may have had a couple of those too!).
Ethan FINALLY got into opening presents this year!! YAY! I felt like I've been anxiously awaiting the day for him to tear open presents with glee and it finally happened this year! He got bored with it quickly and just wanted to play with whatever he opened, but that's okay! He received so many fun gifts this year. A keyboard (he LOVES music), a sing-a-long video thingy, a camera, lots of play-dough, blocks, clothes, Mr Potato Head, a little laptop, some computer games....I'm sure I'm missing stuff, but as you can see he's got MANY things to entertain himself with and has been playing with all of his new stuff daily!
Addison just loves to watch and is really starting to talk now. She was given a few toys and oodles of clothes! We have so many toys from when Ethan was a baby, that she really doesn't need any of those - but girly clothes, we DEFINITELY need those!! Whenever Ethan is around she looks for him and grins when she sees him. She's really starting to kick a lot and likes to be in her swing or bouncy seat. She's really starting to find her voice now too - she gets pretty loud and it's really cute! She's been sleeping through the night since about 8wks, which I'm very grateful for (I'm sure daddy is too!). She doesn't nap that great yet, but she's getting there, I think she just doesn't want to miss anything! Ethan is such a sweet big brother, he just loves her and is really starting to be a big helper. He's starting to actually "listen" when we talk to him too, it's so fun! I just love the age he's at!
Well, I just turned 33 and when I look at where my life has taken me in my 33 yrs, I'm pretty happy with where I am. I have a career that I love; a wonderful husband that has stuck by me through many adventures; a great home that we've completely made our own; and 2 beautiful, amazing, healthy children. Now there are certainly days that I feel every bit of my 33 yrs (and then some), but mostly I'm living in the moment and loving the now because I know how quickly this will all be in the past and I'll be wondering where it all went. So before I turn into a blubbering idiot, I better end this post with a Happy New Year to all!
Thanksgiving Day
Ethan FINALLY got into opening presents this year!! YAY! I felt like I've been anxiously awaiting the day for him to tear open presents with glee and it finally happened this year! He got bored with it quickly and just wanted to play with whatever he opened, but that's okay! He received so many fun gifts this year. A keyboard (he LOVES music), a sing-a-long video thingy, a camera, lots of play-dough, blocks, clothes, Mr Potato Head, a little laptop, some computer games....I'm sure I'm missing stuff, but as you can see he's got MANY things to entertain himself with and has been playing with all of his new stuff daily!
Addison just loves to watch and is really starting to talk now. She was given a few toys and oodles of clothes! We have so many toys from when Ethan was a baby, that she really doesn't need any of those - but girly clothes, we DEFINITELY need those!! Whenever Ethan is around she looks for him and grins when she sees him. She's really starting to kick a lot and likes to be in her swing or bouncy seat. She's really starting to find her voice now too - she gets pretty loud and it's really cute! She's been sleeping through the night since about 8wks, which I'm very grateful for (I'm sure daddy is too!). She doesn't nap that great yet, but she's getting there, I think she just doesn't want to miss anything! Ethan is such a sweet big brother, he just loves her and is really starting to be a big helper. He's starting to actually "listen" when we talk to him too, it's so fun! I just love the age he's at!
Well, I just turned 33 and when I look at where my life has taken me in my 33 yrs, I'm pretty happy with where I am. I have a career that I love; a wonderful husband that has stuck by me through many adventures; a great home that we've completely made our own; and 2 beautiful, amazing, healthy children. Now there are certainly days that I feel every bit of my 33 yrs (and then some), but mostly I'm living in the moment and loving the now because I know how quickly this will all be in the past and I'll be wondering where it all went. So before I turn into a blubbering idiot, I better end this post with a Happy New Year to all!
Thanksgiving Day
Derek's Iron Chef Pose
The Christmas Card Photo
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