What a few couple of weeks we've had!
My daughter had her 3rd birthday and I made some cute cupcakes for her class. My mom had her birthday too. I took them to Mama Stortini's in Sumner for dinner. That was fun. They exchanged presents and Jada was thrilled. She loves recieving gifts now, since Christmas just happened and now her birthday. She got very upset the day afte Christmas when there were no presents under the tree when she awoke. I had to explain several times to her that Santa only puts gifts under the tree on Christmas Day...and that he's be back, but it would be a long wait until then.
We also had several storms come through the northwest. We were inundated with snow and then rain. Christmas Day was a disaster for me. With Steve not here, I dont even think about the (now) obvious fact that if theres alot of snow outside, that one must shovel the snow out of the driveway. So when Christmas morning arrived and I packed baby and toddler in the car, I got the damned car stuck in snow/ice...half in the driveway and half out. Very frustrating...and embarrassing. It was really very bad. I thought that I could handle it, so I ran to the garage and got out a shovel and started shoveling away. Only problem was that our shovel is plastic for soft snow...not the ice that we had. I mean it was something like 6' of ice in crunchy walls around my tires. So then I thought maybe I could just throw some de-icer around and it would melt it. That didnt work. Then I got the little front door mat and stuck it in front of a wheel....that didnt work either. Eventually, I was knocking on peoples doors asking for someone, ANYONE, to help. And of course no one was around. I knocked on 4 doors and finally got a little old asian man to come out and help. He actually pushed my car out of the ruts. He then offered to shovel my driveway for me. The niceness of this one old man made me cry...I missed Steve a whole lot that day.
A few days later, there was a warning about another big drop of snow...or maybe it was just before Christmas...
Anyhow, that was huge and I couldnt get out of house then. My mom came and picked me up.
So when theres alot of snow, it has to melt. That melting plus a ton of rain from Hawaii caused huge flooding. Ugh...I live on a hill, so that was good. Its just that all the roads to GET home were flooded. Ha! Evacuations in all the towns surrounding me were advised and a road a block away was closed off due to landslides. Exciting!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Winter Has Arrived
Let there be snow!
We are literally snowed in. For Washington standards, that is. My apple trees have snow almost all the way up to the first branches! Wow....thats rare in the northwest, where we're used to rain and misty mornings. Even in the winter.
I dont know why the backyard is so full of snow, but I think that really its only about 10 inches. Thats still alot, though. My mother and Dale stopped over to pic us up and take us to the mall so I could finish Christmas shopping. While here, Dale shoveled the walkway and put down some de-icer. Whew! I was going to sneak out and shovel it myself, but was soooo happy when they showed up to do it for me. There are alot of roads that are shut off or closed. The highways still have ice all over it and the main roads here in my little town were barely de-iced. Im not expected at work in the morning, so thats a relief. We've had snow all week and all the schools have been closed for snow days. That meant that we all brought our little ones to work with us, and we were just so unproductive. It was the longest week ever!
I took the Monster and M&M out in the back when the snow first came to play. Monster had a ball, but M&M did not like it one bit. I ended up letting the Monster play while I nursed the baby in the window. I only let her play for maybe 10 minutes due to how cold it was. Brrrr!
Its beautiful, but cold. We've been having a winter storm warning all weekend with "potentially dangerous" conditions. How exciting! I was so hyped up that I took the kids out to Walmart in the beginning of the storm to get candles, canned soup and extra stuff. That was stupid, because it was packed with others doing the same. M&M was super cranky and I was totally exhausted by the time we got home. And to make it even worse, the wind that we were expecting never showed up. We did get tons of snow though. Enough that I dont want to venture out in it. And Im not usually scared of a little snow on the roads.
So, speaking of the holidays. I bought myself a Roomba as a present. I love it to pieces. Its so handy and does a really good job of vacuuming. I let it go and while I bathe the Monster and put her to bed, she's (Ive named it Rosie) cleans the kitchen floor for me. The other day, I had it clean the Monsters room while I fed her dinner. Yay! I think thats the best way to multi-task. Its like a happy little surprise when I go back to that room and find a clean floor. Hee hee!
Well, can you believe that my little baby is 3 months old now? He's a huge boy. Somewhere around 17lbs now. Thats like 3lbs more than the average baby at this age. Thats quite alot when you put into account how little these babies are. Ive discovered that he's cow milk intolerant. He gets bloated and cries in pain. So bad, in fact, that I took him to the ER one weekend because he had been crying non-stop since 4am. Poor guy! I was so worried. I was sure he was going to have to be admitted. Turned out that he had a scratch on his eyeball, but that wasnt really the reason he was so uncomfortable. It was the gas. Once he got out the gas, he was back to normal. I had eated some Costco ravioli with cheese and had a tummy ache for two days because of it (Im lactose intolerant). It was delicious!!! But the stomach ache was awful. Then M&M started fussing and was in so much pain, it was obvious that there was a connection. Especially when I had noticed months ago that if I ate a Blizzard from Dairy Queen, he would be fussy the next day too. No more dairy for me.
*sigh*
Well, Im super tired. Gotta rest my eyes...
We are literally snowed in. For Washington standards, that is. My apple trees have snow almost all the way up to the first branches! Wow....thats rare in the northwest, where we're used to rain and misty mornings. Even in the winter.
I dont know why the backyard is so full of snow, but I think that really its only about 10 inches. Thats still alot, though. My mother and Dale stopped over to pic us up and take us to the mall so I could finish Christmas shopping. While here, Dale shoveled the walkway and put down some de-icer. Whew! I was going to sneak out and shovel it myself, but was soooo happy when they showed up to do it for me. There are alot of roads that are shut off or closed. The highways still have ice all over it and the main roads here in my little town were barely de-iced. Im not expected at work in the morning, so thats a relief. We've had snow all week and all the schools have been closed for snow days. That meant that we all brought our little ones to work with us, and we were just so unproductive. It was the longest week ever!
I took the Monster and M&M out in the back when the snow first came to play. Monster had a ball, but M&M did not like it one bit. I ended up letting the Monster play while I nursed the baby in the window. I only let her play for maybe 10 minutes due to how cold it was. Brrrr!
Its beautiful, but cold. We've been having a winter storm warning all weekend with "potentially dangerous" conditions. How exciting! I was so hyped up that I took the kids out to Walmart in the beginning of the storm to get candles, canned soup and extra stuff. That was stupid, because it was packed with others doing the same. M&M was super cranky and I was totally exhausted by the time we got home. And to make it even worse, the wind that we were expecting never showed up. We did get tons of snow though. Enough that I dont want to venture out in it. And Im not usually scared of a little snow on the roads.
So, speaking of the holidays. I bought myself a Roomba as a present. I love it to pieces. Its so handy and does a really good job of vacuuming. I let it go and while I bathe the Monster and put her to bed, she's (Ive named it Rosie) cleans the kitchen floor for me. The other day, I had it clean the Monsters room while I fed her dinner. Yay! I think thats the best way to multi-task. Its like a happy little surprise when I go back to that room and find a clean floor. Hee hee!
Well, can you believe that my little baby is 3 months old now? He's a huge boy. Somewhere around 17lbs now. Thats like 3lbs more than the average baby at this age. Thats quite alot when you put into account how little these babies are. Ive discovered that he's cow milk intolerant. He gets bloated and cries in pain. So bad, in fact, that I took him to the ER one weekend because he had been crying non-stop since 4am. Poor guy! I was so worried. I was sure he was going to have to be admitted. Turned out that he had a scratch on his eyeball, but that wasnt really the reason he was so uncomfortable. It was the gas. Once he got out the gas, he was back to normal. I had eated some Costco ravioli with cheese and had a tummy ache for two days because of it (Im lactose intolerant). It was delicious!!! But the stomach ache was awful. Then M&M started fussing and was in so much pain, it was obvious that there was a connection. Especially when I had noticed months ago that if I ate a Blizzard from Dairy Queen, he would be fussy the next day too. No more dairy for me.
*sigh*
Well, Im super tired. Gotta rest my eyes...
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving 2008
I am thankful for:
*Two mostly good kids
*No stretchmarks
*A good husband that loves us
*A wonderful job that allows me to bring my babies to work
*A best friend that will always be there
*One great pair of Levi's
*And a baby that lets me sleep at night
So, Steve called earlier this week and we got to talk in the morning. That was great. Monster was able to talk to him too and thats super important. He had to do a mission on Turkey Day so he wanted to make sure he got to wish us a good Thanksgiving. It must be hard to miss your home cooking turkey and whatnot...to be away for the holidays. At least I have my family here, and am busy and distracted by a new baby to miss Steve as much as I did last time around. The holidays are a hard time for me usually....but they're getting better.
I miss my dad.
So M&M is getting bigger and bigger. He's hit the 15lb mark at 10 weeks. Its amazing. He's so aware and smiley now, but still sleeping great. Thank heavens. At least somethings going my way.
Monster is getting sick again and hasnt let up on the naughtiness. Im getting to the point where Im starting to take it personal even though I know I shouldnt. This is a time where toddlers start asserting their independance and begin to pull away from the parents. It sucks though. If she catches me watching her, she lowers head and scowls at me. Sometimes she'll say, "Stop it, Momma!" What the heck? What'd I do? She has attempted to put me in time out, has started swinging at me as if to hit and is just all around grumpy.
I hate toddlers.
*Two mostly good kids
*No stretchmarks
*A good husband that loves us
*A wonderful job that allows me to bring my babies to work
*A best friend that will always be there
*One great pair of Levi's
*And a baby that lets me sleep at night
So, Steve called earlier this week and we got to talk in the morning. That was great. Monster was able to talk to him too and thats super important. He had to do a mission on Turkey Day so he wanted to make sure he got to wish us a good Thanksgiving. It must be hard to miss your home cooking turkey and whatnot...to be away for the holidays. At least I have my family here, and am busy and distracted by a new baby to miss Steve as much as I did last time around. The holidays are a hard time for me usually....but they're getting better.
I miss my dad.
So M&M is getting bigger and bigger. He's hit the 15lb mark at 10 weeks. Its amazing. He's so aware and smiley now, but still sleeping great. Thank heavens. At least somethings going my way.
Monster is getting sick again and hasnt let up on the naughtiness. Im getting to the point where Im starting to take it personal even though I know I shouldnt. This is a time where toddlers start asserting their independance and begin to pull away from the parents. It sucks though. If she catches me watching her, she lowers head and scowls at me. Sometimes she'll say, "Stop it, Momma!" What the heck? What'd I do? She has attempted to put me in time out, has started swinging at me as if to hit and is just all around grumpy.
I hate toddlers.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Naughtiness
Where, oh where has my little girl gone? Where, oh where has she goooone?
My little princess is now an evil little monster. I have indigestion because of tonites wonderful display of a two year old tantrums.
I swear my little girl has been possessed for the last month. Tonite, though, was one of the worst I have ever had gthe displeasue of experiencing. She was totally negative. She would sob that she needed or wanted something, only to yell "No!" when I tried to give it to her. She would say she wanted one thing, only to throw a fit and deny it, demanding the opposite. It was getting all so confusing. It started at bath time, as it has for the last week or so. To make a long story short, I had to suds her up while she stood in the tub threatening to whack me in the face, all the while crying and yelling. Then I had to scoop her up and carry her to her room, where she proceeded to run away naked from me, demanding that I stop drying her off. She usually has a lot of dramatics and makes a big show being "freezing" after a bath....so that was ingteresting to see her wet and naked running away from me.
After going round and round with her wants and suddenly different wants, I left her in her room with a crooked diaper and her nightlight. She proceeded to wail as loudly as she could while opening the door just so that it wasnt latched anymore. She would then cry and yell, "Wait, momma!!! Waiiiiiit.....!" I did the song and dance of going in every few minutes to ask if she wanted to apologize for kicking me and if she was ready for a story and song, but she'd suddenly change her tune again and deny talking to me. It was all very exhausting. After about an hour of this tantrum, I finally got her to settle down enough to sigt in my lap with her stuffed dog and a blanket. I talked with her about her feelings and how hard it must be to be a big sister. I let her know that I loved her even when she was having meltdowns and that I knew how hard she was working to be a good girl. She settled enough for me to sing ehr a couple of songs and put her to bed.
She used to go down soooo well. No tears, no stalling, nothing. But I know that she hasnt been very good at napping at daycare lately and I wonder if she's just melting down by the time we get home. She's probably really tired, mentally and emotionally. Not to mention the stress of daddy being gone and having the new baby here.
I just wish she would quit being so naughty....
*sigh*
My little princess is now an evil little monster. I have indigestion because of tonites wonderful display of a two year old tantrums.
I swear my little girl has been possessed for the last month. Tonite, though, was one of the worst I have ever had gthe displeasue of experiencing. She was totally negative. She would sob that she needed or wanted something, only to yell "No!" when I tried to give it to her. She would say she wanted one thing, only to throw a fit and deny it, demanding the opposite. It was getting all so confusing. It started at bath time, as it has for the last week or so. To make a long story short, I had to suds her up while she stood in the tub threatening to whack me in the face, all the while crying and yelling. Then I had to scoop her up and carry her to her room, where she proceeded to run away naked from me, demanding that I stop drying her off. She usually has a lot of dramatics and makes a big show being "freezing" after a bath....so that was ingteresting to see her wet and naked running away from me.
After going round and round with her wants and suddenly different wants, I left her in her room with a crooked diaper and her nightlight. She proceeded to wail as loudly as she could while opening the door just so that it wasnt latched anymore. She would then cry and yell, "Wait, momma!!! Waiiiiiit.....!" I did the song and dance of going in every few minutes to ask if she wanted to apologize for kicking me and if she was ready for a story and song, but she'd suddenly change her tune again and deny talking to me. It was all very exhausting. After about an hour of this tantrum, I finally got her to settle down enough to sigt in my lap with her stuffed dog and a blanket. I talked with her about her feelings and how hard it must be to be a big sister. I let her know that I loved her even when she was having meltdowns and that I knew how hard she was working to be a good girl. She settled enough for me to sing ehr a couple of songs and put her to bed.
She used to go down soooo well. No tears, no stalling, nothing. But I know that she hasnt been very good at napping at daycare lately and I wonder if she's just melting down by the time we get home. She's probably really tired, mentally and emotionally. Not to mention the stress of daddy being gone and having the new baby here.
I just wish she would quit being so naughty....
*sigh*
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Amazing
I did two amazing things today.
I went to the gym...AND I took a hot bath. With no kids interrupting. Yes, It happened and with no babysitters involved either.
I timed nursing (not very well, though) with going to the gym and prepped my monster as best as I could. Ive never gone before because even the mere idea of begin left with strangers caused such an uproar with her that it was best to just skip working out for peace. Well, now that she's been going to daycare and is somewhat more brave, I thought that this would be a good timet o try again. So, off we went and it turned out way better than expected. My monster nervously stood in the middle of the play room next to M&M's carseat until I left the room to go find a free treadmill. I had to come back early because M&M was crying hungrily (according to the 16 year old girl that was working the room). I decided to just call it a workout and head home. It worked out wonderfully! I got almost 45 minutes of excercise in, which is better than anything Ive done in the last year. I feel sore already.
As for the bath. Well, M&M has been sleeping alot today due to him being up in the night trying to poop and fart, so I hopped right in the tub as soon as the monster went to bed. I just kept the door ajar so I could hear M&M in case he stirred while sleeping soundly in the swing. Our house isnt big enough that I wouldnt be able to hear him. Yay! I feel wonderful.
The monster and I even made Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Mmmm!
Oh, and Steve finally called. I last heard from him on Monday, so that was nice. We got to talk for awhile since it was nap time and everyone was asleep. I attempted to awake the Monster but she was cranky and didnt want to talk to him. He understood but I could tell it hurt him a tad. Oh well. She's two.
Okay, so Id better go. I still need to do the dishes and its super late.
I went to the gym...AND I took a hot bath. With no kids interrupting. Yes, It happened and with no babysitters involved either.
I timed nursing (not very well, though) with going to the gym and prepped my monster as best as I could. Ive never gone before because even the mere idea of begin left with strangers caused such an uproar with her that it was best to just skip working out for peace. Well, now that she's been going to daycare and is somewhat more brave, I thought that this would be a good timet o try again. So, off we went and it turned out way better than expected. My monster nervously stood in the middle of the play room next to M&M's carseat until I left the room to go find a free treadmill. I had to come back early because M&M was crying hungrily (according to the 16 year old girl that was working the room). I decided to just call it a workout and head home. It worked out wonderfully! I got almost 45 minutes of excercise in, which is better than anything Ive done in the last year. I feel sore already.
As for the bath. Well, M&M has been sleeping alot today due to him being up in the night trying to poop and fart, so I hopped right in the tub as soon as the monster went to bed. I just kept the door ajar so I could hear M&M in case he stirred while sleeping soundly in the swing. Our house isnt big enough that I wouldnt be able to hear him. Yay! I feel wonderful.
The monster and I even made Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Mmmm!
Oh, and Steve finally called. I last heard from him on Monday, so that was nice. We got to talk for awhile since it was nap time and everyone was asleep. I attempted to awake the Monster but she was cranky and didnt want to talk to him. He understood but I could tell it hurt him a tad. Oh well. She's two.
Okay, so Id better go. I still need to do the dishes and its super late.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Slugging Along
Im super sluggish and tired. All day long. I need to sleep more than the 6 or so hours Ive been getting. I need to do the dishes, do the laundry, vacuum, mow the lawn, clean my room, declutter and thin out the kids room. I dont know how it will ever get done...but it must. I also want to go to the gym. Iven begun eating awful. Ever since the new gal started at the office. She's a bad influence.
I finally had my post partum appointment with Pearl Place. Ive got the okay to do the deed...except that the deed wont occur for another 10 months. Maybe 9? I also took M&M to his newborn hearing test today, since he hadnt had one yet. He can hear.
Steve had his birthday the other day and I waited around hoping he'd call. The last time I spoke with him, he had just arrived in Iraq and said that he'd try to call on the 5th, but it didnt happen. I almost wonder if he chose to not call on purpose because the last couple of times he's called, Ive been at work trying to nurse and/or not talk too loudly while my mom and our MA worked. I just wonder if I didnt sound enthused enough for him or happy to hear from him. I am TOTALLY happy to hear from him, but sometimes, its hard to get your bearing with a newborn headbutting your breasts trying to get the nipple in his mouth.
Anyhow, I made a Rated G video for him (I have to have more sleep and be more motivated to do a XXX one).
Oh, before I end this little mind-regurgitation, I wanted to mention a little something about my thoughts on the election. Besides being totally pissed off that, under the fogginess of being a single mother with two kids, I somehow missed the dates of when voting for our new prez occured. Somehow I thought that the last day of voting was the first day. I hadnt watched the news much and apparently wasnt scanning MSN enough, because I was clueless. So, when the 4th arrived, I enthusiastically told everyone how I was gonna go and vote sometime soon, not realizing that if I didnt vote by the end of the day, I wouldnt be voting at ALL!
Well, as I should have expected, there was an emergency and I ended up having to go rescue some dogs from a car on Madigan at the end of the day, and then rescue my baby and toddler from my coworkers...and by the time I could breathe normally again, they announced that Obama had won. I canNOT believe that I didnt vote at one of the most historic presidential elections ever....whether Obama won or McCain, it would have been monumental.
I suck as an American.
I finally had my post partum appointment with Pearl Place. Ive got the okay to do the deed...except that the deed wont occur for another 10 months. Maybe 9? I also took M&M to his newborn hearing test today, since he hadnt had one yet. He can hear.
Steve had his birthday the other day and I waited around hoping he'd call. The last time I spoke with him, he had just arrived in Iraq and said that he'd try to call on the 5th, but it didnt happen. I almost wonder if he chose to not call on purpose because the last couple of times he's called, Ive been at work trying to nurse and/or not talk too loudly while my mom and our MA worked. I just wonder if I didnt sound enthused enough for him or happy to hear from him. I am TOTALLY happy to hear from him, but sometimes, its hard to get your bearing with a newborn headbutting your breasts trying to get the nipple in his mouth.
Anyhow, I made a Rated G video for him (I have to have more sleep and be more motivated to do a XXX one).
Oh, before I end this little mind-regurgitation, I wanted to mention a little something about my thoughts on the election. Besides being totally pissed off that, under the fogginess of being a single mother with two kids, I somehow missed the dates of when voting for our new prez occured. Somehow I thought that the last day of voting was the first day. I hadnt watched the news much and apparently wasnt scanning MSN enough, because I was clueless. So, when the 4th arrived, I enthusiastically told everyone how I was gonna go and vote sometime soon, not realizing that if I didnt vote by the end of the day, I wouldnt be voting at ALL!
Well, as I should have expected, there was an emergency and I ended up having to go rescue some dogs from a car on Madigan at the end of the day, and then rescue my baby and toddler from my coworkers...and by the time I could breathe normally again, they announced that Obama had won. I canNOT believe that I didnt vote at one of the most historic presidential elections ever....whether Obama won or McCain, it would have been monumental.
I suck as an American.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Super Quick Mind Dump
Okay...
M&M is 6 weeks now and weighing in at a whopping 12 lbs. and some ounces....Wow! He's growing rapidly. Im sure he'll be 13lbs. tomorrow.
The Monster is living up to her name and having daily tantrums. Either first thing in the morning or just before bath time. Ugh. Im having a darned of a time juggling the evening rituals with a newborn in the house crying at all the wrong moments. The Monster also cries her head off in such a way that now upsets M&M. So not only do I have a two year old throwing a fit, I have a precious little baby wailing pitifully too. It just never ends.
I know that my little Monster is finally over the honeymoon and feeling the effects of Daddy not being home and not having somone (me) playing with her whenever she wants. Not only that, but Im feeling desperate to potty train due to her approaching third birthday. I know you should never do the whole potty training thing during transitions...but honestly, I feel like our life is always going to be in some sort of transition!
Anyhow, I miss my sweet little girl.
Steve is in Kuwait now and will be heading to his post in Iraq at some unknown date. I havent heard from him since Monday. *sad face* I expect to hear from him soon...Im not worried.
Well, I need to rest my eyes...
M&M is 6 weeks now and weighing in at a whopping 12 lbs. and some ounces....Wow! He's growing rapidly. Im sure he'll be 13lbs. tomorrow.
The Monster is living up to her name and having daily tantrums. Either first thing in the morning or just before bath time. Ugh. Im having a darned of a time juggling the evening rituals with a newborn in the house crying at all the wrong moments. The Monster also cries her head off in such a way that now upsets M&M. So not only do I have a two year old throwing a fit, I have a precious little baby wailing pitifully too. It just never ends.
I know that my little Monster is finally over the honeymoon and feeling the effects of Daddy not being home and not having somone (me) playing with her whenever she wants. Not only that, but Im feeling desperate to potty train due to her approaching third birthday. I know you should never do the whole potty training thing during transitions...but honestly, I feel like our life is always going to be in some sort of transition!
Anyhow, I miss my sweet little girl.
Steve is in Kuwait now and will be heading to his post in Iraq at some unknown date. I havent heard from him since Monday. *sad face* I expect to hear from him soon...Im not worried.
Well, I need to rest my eyes...
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