Next was actually able to try it too. He thought it was pretty cool to get the play with a different ball and watch it at the pins. Daddy had to help them up. It was a nice morning.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
First time bowling
Today we celebrated Tyler's eighth birthday at the bowling alley. Ellie was extremely nervous about the idea of trying a new sport in front of everybody. But she did great. In the end, she wanted back on the lane for more bowling.
Next was actually able to try it too. He thought it was pretty cool to get the play with a different ball and watch it at the pins. Daddy had to help them up. It was a nice morning.
Next was actually able to try it too. He thought it was pretty cool to get the play with a different ball and watch it at the pins. Daddy had to help them up. It was a nice morning.
Who drives a tractor?
According to Max, it's a chicken. That's who he chooses all the time to drive his new tractor!
Poor Max
Today had to be one of the worst days of Max's life.
Yesterday he had to get to antibiotic shot at the doctors because his ear infections have been constant for a month. He has been really miserable with these. This morning while waiting for his turn to go to the eye doctor, he fell from the slide and busted his lip pretty good. That was after messing up his shin pretty hard as well.
By 10 AM when we headed to the eye doctor he look like he had been through war with his red hard nose, his sad eyes, and his very swollen and bloody lip. The eye doctor wasn't in much easier experience, as they have to be patient and wait for over an hour before getting seen for a five-minute check up. The doctor didn't take time to warm Max up or explain what was happening. The doctor just dove right in with tests. I was quite annoyed.
Lunchtime wasn't much easier, as mommy yelled at him when he wouldn't eat and he proclaimed as he burst into tears, "mommy you scared me!" Good mommy award there.
They were awaken from naps before they were ready to head to the pediatricians to have his ears checked again. There was lots of tears at that time too.
The pediatrician was just as bad experience. We were there for nearly 2 hours. Dr. Clarence said Max had to have more antibiotic shots. We were expecting that to a point, but it is still a very painful experience for him. And it's very scary for two-year-old. Max is so brave.
While the nurses were administering the shots and Max was crying, one of the shots broke in half and didn't going to his leg. There was a needle hanging out Max's leg. Finally the other nurse pulled it out. The nurse who had the shot explode couldn't see, because the medicine was all over Max and apparently in her eyes. Maxis crying. I was worried. It was a mess.
I has to talk to Dr. Clarence so we could figure out what was next. Dr. Clarence said he needed to get another shot. So we waited for a while and then proceeded with a third painful antibiotic shot in Maxis poor little legs. It was the fifth shot in 36 hours. Max was so brave. I'm proud of him for even letting us get anywhere near his legs in the doctors office.
The rest of the evening we had dinner and then let them playing about for a while. Next keep saying his legs hurt. I can only imagine why.
When I was putting next to bed tonight, I told him how brave he was. He was focused on the shots. I reminded him about the lip, the eye doctor, and the shots. I told him he had three chances to be so brave today and he was very brave and all of them. I am really proud of him. And I hope tomorrow is a much better day for him!
Yesterday he had to get to antibiotic shot at the doctors because his ear infections have been constant for a month. He has been really miserable with these. This morning while waiting for his turn to go to the eye doctor, he fell from the slide and busted his lip pretty good. That was after messing up his shin pretty hard as well.
By 10 AM when we headed to the eye doctor he look like he had been through war with his red hard nose, his sad eyes, and his very swollen and bloody lip. The eye doctor wasn't in much easier experience, as they have to be patient and wait for over an hour before getting seen for a five-minute check up. The doctor didn't take time to warm Max up or explain what was happening. The doctor just dove right in with tests. I was quite annoyed.
Lunchtime wasn't much easier, as mommy yelled at him when he wouldn't eat and he proclaimed as he burst into tears, "mommy you scared me!" Good mommy award there.
They were awaken from naps before they were ready to head to the pediatricians to have his ears checked again. There was lots of tears at that time too.
The pediatrician was just as bad experience. We were there for nearly 2 hours. Dr. Clarence said Max had to have more antibiotic shots. We were expecting that to a point, but it is still a very painful experience for him. And it's very scary for two-year-old. Max is so brave.
While the nurses were administering the shots and Max was crying, one of the shots broke in half and didn't going to his leg. There was a needle hanging out Max's leg. Finally the other nurse pulled it out. The nurse who had the shot explode couldn't see, because the medicine was all over Max and apparently in her eyes. Maxis crying. I was worried. It was a mess.
I has to talk to Dr. Clarence so we could figure out what was next. Dr. Clarence said he needed to get another shot. So we waited for a while and then proceeded with a third painful antibiotic shot in Maxis poor little legs. It was the fifth shot in 36 hours. Max was so brave. I'm proud of him for even letting us get anywhere near his legs in the doctors office.
The rest of the evening we had dinner and then let them playing about for a while. Next keep saying his legs hurt. I can only imagine why.
When I was putting next to bed tonight, I told him how brave he was. He was focused on the shots. I reminded him about the lip, the eye doctor, and the shots. I told him he had three chances to be so brave today and he was very brave and all of them. I am really proud of him. And I hope tomorrow is a much better day for him!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Flu Strikes!
Poor Ellie Bean, even though we got our flu shots, she's managed to come down with the crazy flu. She's been running a fever around 101, 102 for 4 days. This is the first time she's ever had this in her life. She never has a fever. She's coughing like crazy and she's miserable. She's a trooper though. She rarely gets upset and tries to stay positive. Allowing her to watch loads of movies has helped her spirits tremendously.
Last night when we were trying to do her breathing treatments she was having trouble taking the deep breaths without coughing, so she tried to get away with baby breaths. I told her she had to breath deep, even if it meant coughing. It would be okay. She starts crying and says, "But Mommy, when I breath deep, I feel like something is breaking inside!" Poor thing, I just pulled her close and rubbed her back. I felt sad for her, and a little amused by the way she described it. I know it stinks! I feel so bad watching her suffer with these coughs. I still get them too, and I can empathize!
Luckily, this evening, her fever is finally down. I put her to bed without medicine for the first time. Here's hoping for the best!
Unfortunately, starting this morning, Max is running a fever. I'm hoping his doesn't get as bad and the antibiotic he's been on, will help keep his symptoms light. We will see.
Flu Stinks!
Last night when we were trying to do her breathing treatments she was having trouble taking the deep breaths without coughing, so she tried to get away with baby breaths. I told her she had to breath deep, even if it meant coughing. It would be okay. She starts crying and says, "But Mommy, when I breath deep, I feel like something is breaking inside!" Poor thing, I just pulled her close and rubbed her back. I felt sad for her, and a little amused by the way she described it. I know it stinks! I feel so bad watching her suffer with these coughs. I still get them too, and I can empathize!
Luckily, this evening, her fever is finally down. I put her to bed without medicine for the first time. Here's hoping for the best!
Unfortunately, starting this morning, Max is running a fever. I'm hoping his doesn't get as bad and the antibiotic he's been on, will help keep his symptoms light. We will see.
Flu Stinks!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Cuddly Max
Max is a Daddy's boy. This is so obvious every day. He prefers cuddling Daddy at every turn. I'm happy to see the love they share and I know it's great for both of them. Sometimes, I'm a little jealous my boy doesnt want to cuddle me. I believe a two year old should want to cuddle his Mommy, but that's okay.
Today was really a bit different becuase Max must have asked me to hold him, cuddle him, snuggle him and read to him about 15 times at least. Honestly, it was great. I Just hope he's feeling okay. He's on antibiotics and seems to be healing, so maybe it was just my lucky day.
I love the smell of his little head still. It's still like a fresh little baby smell and sitting there with my arm around him and my head resting on his, sniffing his hair, is so pleasant! It was a nice day!
Today was really a bit different becuase Max must have asked me to hold him, cuddle him, snuggle him and read to him about 15 times at least. Honestly, it was great. I Just hope he's feeling okay. He's on antibiotics and seems to be healing, so maybe it was just my lucky day.
I love the smell of his little head still. It's still like a fresh little baby smell and sitting there with my arm around him and my head resting on his, sniffing his hair, is so pleasant! It was a nice day!
Blankie Bear gets prime seating
I noticed a few weeks ago that each time we read stories, Ellie hold blankie on her lap facing the story. She does this all the time now! Blankie is totally her bestest friend.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Tractors and hair don't mix
Max did This to Ellie this morning. Ellie was surprisingly calm while I spent 10 minutes trying to free her hair. I ended up having to resort to scissors, unfortunately.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Max cries for Ellie's help
The other night max wasn't feeling well. He had been up several times because he wast feeling well. We tried lots of things to get him to sleep. He kept waking up crying. After the third or fourth time, he started crying for Ellie! It's cute how he thinks she can help him feel better. He's really leaning to rely or her and trust her. It's such a cute relationship.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The joy of pregnacy
It has to be feeling the baby move inside me. Honestly, I'm not one of those moms who likes being pregnant. I'm generally miserable. But when I get to feel the little one move around inside me, I smile as its put little experience, almost out little secret and definitely our moment.
I'm sad to think this is likely my last time nap much I dread of pregnancy
and delivery, but so much of the experience is a dream. I need to remember that. Although I don't say it enough, I wanted to write it down so maybe one day the kids will know. They are so worth it!
I'm sad to think this is likely my last time nap much I dread of pregnancy
and delivery, but so much of the experience is a dream. I need to remember that. Although I don't say it enough, I wanted to write it down so maybe one day the kids will know. They are so worth it!
Extremely thankful for my job this morning
This morning Max needed to go to the doctors. Even though I had a very busy schedule at work today, I was able to take him. When the doctor told me he had a bulging eardrum, I decided to Stay home with him because I know he's feeling miserable. Technically, since he doesn't have a fever, he could go to daycare. I think many moms have no choice but to take their sick kids to daycare because they need to be at work or face consequences. I'm so thankful for the flexibility I currently have in my job so I can make a choice to sit home with him where he's most comfortable.
I was sitting on the floor with max putting together his digger puzzle when I had this overwhelming feeling. He's my one and only son and I love him so very much!
I was sitting on the floor with max putting together his digger puzzle when I had this overwhelming feeling. He's my one and only son and I love him so very much!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Day 2 - Brooklyn
Today We had an easy breakfast, and jumped on the train to head to Brooklyn. I thought the kids would really enjoy the MTA Subway transit Museum. I think I was right. They really enjoyed seeing the trains, tools and jumping in and pretending to drive trains and buses.
The funny part for David and I was after arriving in Brooklyn and walking on the streets for two minutes, Ellie asks "what happened to the Yellow cars mommy? " She's already seeing differences between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The kids highlight was absolutely riding the train. They both told me they enjoyed the long ride to Brooklyn. When I told Ellie she had just gone under water in a train she got the biggest smile on her face.
We left just around two as we planned and more home before seven. The weekend turned out very nicely. I'm very glad we did it.
The funny part for David and I was after arriving in Brooklyn and walking on the streets for two minutes, Ellie asks "what happened to the Yellow cars mommy? " She's already seeing differences between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The kids highlight was absolutely riding the train. They both told me they enjoyed the long ride to Brooklyn. When I told Ellie she had just gone under water in a train she got the biggest smile on her face.
We left just around two as we planned and more home before seven. The weekend turned out very nicely. I'm very glad we did it.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
A day in manhattan with the kids (and 25 weeks pregnant)
Well, the last minute decision to take this road-trip was exciting to me. I feel like I don't do enough with the kids to let them experience the world I love and help them see there is more to life then work and chores. So, this trip was a bit of a proving ground, or supposed to be.
The trip up started out dicey in traffic, but ended with a smooth arrival in NYC around 11 pm. We were settled in for sleep around midnight with a very tired two year old and excited five year old.
Saturday morning after breakfast near grand central, we headed up to the old hood to enjoy a couple activities I really wanted to share with the kids - children's museum, a special park, and a fancy treat shop. The morning was tiring but very successful. Ellie has decided if we buy a house here, she will gladly move because its the best neighborhood ever. I didn't even have to bribe her to say this!
Te highlight for max had to be the trains and the bus. Seeing the workings of the city an all the cranes and diggers was really eye opening for him. I loved watching his face as he experienced these things for the first time.
We made it back to the hotel for naps because they just could not go without- even though I thought we'd try. This is the first time Ellie has asked for nap time I'm over a year.
After naps we had dinner In an Irish pub and took the kids to FAO Swartz. We had fun shopping and playing. We stopped for a treat and a seat - for me. Then we made our way through Rockefeller plaza. I really love that place.
I'm in rough shape here end of day, I've on back and meds on other ailments, but I really think the kids had a good day.
I'm glad we came and hope we are creating some memories of a place that David and I really do love for the kids.
The trip up started out dicey in traffic, but ended with a smooth arrival in NYC around 11 pm. We were settled in for sleep around midnight with a very tired two year old and excited five year old.
Saturday morning after breakfast near grand central, we headed up to the old hood to enjoy a couple activities I really wanted to share with the kids - children's museum, a special park, and a fancy treat shop. The morning was tiring but very successful. Ellie has decided if we buy a house here, she will gladly move because its the best neighborhood ever. I didn't even have to bribe her to say this!
Te highlight for max had to be the trains and the bus. Seeing the workings of the city an all the cranes and diggers was really eye opening for him. I loved watching his face as he experienced these things for the first time.
We made it back to the hotel for naps because they just could not go without- even though I thought we'd try. This is the first time Ellie has asked for nap time I'm over a year.
After naps we had dinner In an Irish pub and took the kids to FAO Swartz. We had fun shopping and playing. We stopped for a treat and a seat - for me. Then we made our way through Rockefeller plaza. I really love that place.
I'm in rough shape here end of day, I've on back and meds on other ailments, but I really think the kids had a good day.
I'm glad we came and hope we are creating some memories of a place that David and I really do love for the kids.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Call from daycare
I should be happy I don't get these calls often. When they first come, I panic until she says they are fine. Then, I worry.
Today max decided to decorate himself and playpen with poop. Apparently he went all out - hair, eyes, head to toe. I just hope he didn't eat it or the cleaning will keep coming.
I'm not sure what in the heck kids think when they do this. I find this the utmost disgusting. I am dreading picking him up. He is going to get one heck if a lecture for a two and a half year old.
Yes, an accident would've been worse really, but I think I handle this one worse. No empathy on this one. Too bad it's my pickup day.
Today max decided to decorate himself and playpen with poop. Apparently he went all out - hair, eyes, head to toe. I just hope he didn't eat it or the cleaning will keep coming.
I'm not sure what in the heck kids think when they do this. I find this the utmost disgusting. I am dreading picking him up. He is going to get one heck if a lecture for a two and a half year old.
Yes, an accident would've been worse really, but I think I handle this one worse. No empathy on this one. Too bad it's my pickup day.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Dreaded Monday
The first week back of the new year was short. That was a blessing. It's been a relaxing weekend, and productive. I dread absolutely dread having to return to work tomorrow for a full week.
The kids don't seem to dread going to miss Sarah's as much as I dread having to get back into the routine. I'm also thankful for that. I just don't feel like I get the chance to be as good a mother as I want to be when I'm working full-time. I'm always so tired. Hopefully after the babies born I can find a routine that will work better. Here's hoping.
What happened to the good Sunday night TV shows to make Sunday evening worth looking forward to anyway?
Ellie is just finishing up her bath. Picture takes her a while. I need to be more patient with her.
Max is ready and in his room waiting for stories. He's a happy boy. That's another blessing.
Lady Grey has the life.
The kids don't seem to dread going to miss Sarah's as much as I dread having to get back into the routine. I'm also thankful for that. I just don't feel like I get the chance to be as good a mother as I want to be when I'm working full-time. I'm always so tired. Hopefully after the babies born I can find a routine that will work better. Here's hoping.
What happened to the good Sunday night TV shows to make Sunday evening worth looking forward to anyway?
Ellie is just finishing up her bath. Picture takes her a while. I need to be more patient with her.
Max is ready and in his room waiting for stories. He's a happy boy. That's another blessing.
Lady Grey has the life.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Max is so relaxed
I love watching Max walk around the house with the guitar. He is so relaxed. He jut goes into his own little world and wanders around the main floor slowly with a little sway in his walk. I hope he always finds this peace in music!
Watching baby
Last night for the first time I got to watch he baby move my belly. It was nice. I enjoyed seeing her little strong self push on my belly. I've been feeling her for weeks, but this was the first time I saw her move my belly.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New Years
We haven't really done much for New Year's Eve since having the kids. And that's okay. This year was very relaxed and I enjoyed my time at home the kids.
On New Year's Eve we ran some errands and had dinner out. We treated the kids ice cream out. We Don't do that very often and they really enjoyed it.
David and I stayed up talking to ring in the new year. It was quite but works for me at this stage. I don't have the energy to be out and about right now - 23 weeks pregnant!
New Year's Day was spent totally relaxing in the house. We played Playdough with the kids for a couple hours and then watched one o Ellie's new movies. Max helped daddy shovel snow off the deck in preparation for his smoked turkey he was making. The afternoon was filled with relaxing naps all around and the evening was followed by dinner, some new games, a puzzle and preparing to return to the normal routine.
Years ago staying in for a day was torture for me, but these days I cherish such rare relaxing time with the family in our house. It was a great way to end the holiday ( since it had to end).
2013 will bring our family more change as we welcome our baby girl. I'm looking forward to it and the time off with the Lisa. Ellie will also start kindergarten, which I can hardly believe.
Time flies!
Happy New Years and hears hoping for a great 2013.
On New Year's Eve we ran some errands and had dinner out. We treated the kids ice cream out. We Don't do that very often and they really enjoyed it.
David and I stayed up talking to ring in the new year. It was quite but works for me at this stage. I don't have the energy to be out and about right now - 23 weeks pregnant!
New Year's Day was spent totally relaxing in the house. We played Playdough with the kids for a couple hours and then watched one o Ellie's new movies. Max helped daddy shovel snow off the deck in preparation for his smoked turkey he was making. The afternoon was filled with relaxing naps all around and the evening was followed by dinner, some new games, a puzzle and preparing to return to the normal routine.
Years ago staying in for a day was torture for me, but these days I cherish such rare relaxing time with the family in our house. It was a great way to end the holiday ( since it had to end).
2013 will bring our family more change as we welcome our baby girl. I'm looking forward to it and the time off with the Lisa. Ellie will also start kindergarten, which I can hardly believe.
Time flies!
Happy New Years and hears hoping for a great 2013.
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