I know I've been neglecting my blog as of recent. Which is sad since I know I have quite a few readers, a few whom are new. I'm working on it...I swear!
To let you know why I haven't been posting a whole lot...here's a brief description of what's been going on.
Bob was on vacation all last week. When he's off from work I have a difficult time sticking to any routine...not really that I had much of a routine anymore since Kyle, but I still don't do many things I normally do when he's not here (gee, like spend hours on the computer perhaps)
The first weekend he went on vacation was busy. Saturday we were at my parents house celebrating Mother's Day, my birthday, and Bob's birthday (Mine was on the 26th and Bob's was on the 22nd). Sunday was spent at church, doing things around the house, and spending some family time together.
Monday Bob and I stained the deck while my parents watched the kids (BIG thanks to them!). It was a loooooong job as it is a big deck, but we managed to finally get it done just before sunset.
Tuesday was Bob's birthday. He took most of the day off (other than cutting the grass) and I spent a good portion of the day spring cleaning.
Wed. Bob put in a new back door and screen door to go with out freshly stained deck. It was quite a project that took all day. I spent most of the time taking care of the kids.
Thursday he finished the door and we spent some family time together.
Friday I ended up getting sick (lovely). We did go to the store though and Bob is building a PVR. (it's just like DVR but from a computer and can do sooo much more).
Saturday was my birthday. I spent the morning taking Ryan to a pancake/breakfast birthday party for one of his friends. It wasn't too bad...I got to talk to a few of the other moms and had some pancakes too. (shhh...and don't tell anyone that I also had a glass of champaigne and orange juice while there.) Didn't do a whole lot for my birthday...I did get some computer time...but when you are so far behind anyway (sorry everyone for not keeping up on your blogs....I'm working on it really!!) it's so hard to keep up. I have about a bazillion places I need to go on the net that I can't do it all anymore in the short time I have now.
Sunday we all went to church as a family (FINALLY) and both Ryan and Kyle got dedicated. It was so sweet and wonderful. Sunday night my parents took the kids again and Bob and I went to a party (I will share about that in a separate post as soon as I get the pics uploaded).
Monday was Memorial Day and I spent the day cleaning and cleaning and more cleaning while Bob worked on the PVR. Then my parents brought the kids home and stayed for dinner where we had a grill out! YUM!
And this week it's been crazy trying to get back to life without Bob here all day again. Amazing how quickly we get used to things isn't it?
So that's what it's been like here. Crazy crazy.
I'll make a point to actually post about the party sometime today or tomorrow.
Oh yeah! And during my computer time I actually was able to work on my book! I wrote a page and a half!! woo hoo!!!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Another year older
What's the phrase....another year older, another year wiser? LOL I'm not sure how true that is.
Today is my birthday. I'm 32. Hard to believe I'm that old already...not that 32 is really that old. It's rather young actually. It just feels weird to be "in my 30's".
No big plans today. In a few minutes I'm taking Ryan to a friend's birthday party. Nothing like celebrating my birthday with a house full of 4 and 5 yr olds!
I promise to post more about my very busy week this past week. I have barely had enough time to check email much less computer time!!!
I will let you know how my birthday celebrations go.
Today is my birthday. I'm 32. Hard to believe I'm that old already...not that 32 is really that old. It's rather young actually. It just feels weird to be "in my 30's".
No big plans today. In a few minutes I'm taking Ryan to a friend's birthday party. Nothing like celebrating my birthday with a house full of 4 and 5 yr olds!
I promise to post more about my very busy week this past week. I have barely had enough time to check email much less computer time!!!
I will let you know how my birthday celebrations go.
Friday, May 18, 2007
GTKY questions
I love doing these! Thought I would share.
My childhood dream was to: Were you able to fulfill this?
My dream when I was young was to be a gymnast. My idol growing up was Nadia Comaneci. I wanted to be just like her. I was in gymastics until I turned 13. Then I had to quit because I wasn't ready for competitions or anything and it was costing too much money. But I had (and still do) the body type for it....I'm thin and petite!
When I am waking up each morning, I am looking forward to:
warm weather! Just the chance to be outside or let Ryan play outside is wonderful. It breaks up the day and gives Ryan a chance to get out his energy.
The person I most admire is: Why?
I most admire my friend Lisa. She has an amazing faith in Christ. She has been through some really difficult times yet her faith remained strong and stable. She has 3 children under the age of 5 and has survived breast cancer. (She was diagnosed with cancer when she was in her third trimester of pregnancy with her last child). I most admire her for her faith.
If I could travel anywhere in the entire world I'd go to: What would you do there?
I would go to Venice, Austria. I would see the Mozart museum and where he lived. I love Mozart and have always been interested in his life and work. I'd love to go there.
The best book I ever read was: Why did it hold your attention?
The most obvious answer of course is the Bible. But other than that one, I'd say my favorite is Redemption by Karen Kingsbury. It was the first Christian book I ever read and it held my attention because it wasn't what I thought a "typical" Christian book would be like. It's about a Christian family that goes through trials and tribulations and how it affects their faith. It's the first book in the Redemption series.
What is one way you'd like to grow spiritually in the following year?
I'd like to get in the habit of reading my Bible everyday. Having regular prayer and reading time. Unfortunately with little ones I don't get much of a chance to read and study and pray quietly. It's rather sporadic currently...but I would really like to get back to reading and studying every day.
My closest friend would describe me as most like:
a. Oscar the grouch (majorly melancholy)
b. Big Bird (naive but extremely friendly)
c. Grover (well intended but not very tactful)
d. Cookie Monster ( fixated on the good stuff)
e. Elmo (curious beyond compare)
I'd say I'm most like B. Though I'm not quite as naive as I used to be, but I am extremely friendly.
If I had one day without responsibilities or interruptions, I'd:
Write!!! I would definitely write my book. I haven't touched it since Kyle was born...and I really miss writing.
My childhood dream was to: Were you able to fulfill this?
My dream when I was young was to be a gymnast. My idol growing up was Nadia Comaneci. I wanted to be just like her. I was in gymastics until I turned 13. Then I had to quit because I wasn't ready for competitions or anything and it was costing too much money. But I had (and still do) the body type for it....I'm thin and petite!
When I am waking up each morning, I am looking forward to:
warm weather! Just the chance to be outside or let Ryan play outside is wonderful. It breaks up the day and gives Ryan a chance to get out his energy.
The person I most admire is: Why?
I most admire my friend Lisa. She has an amazing faith in Christ. She has been through some really difficult times yet her faith remained strong and stable. She has 3 children under the age of 5 and has survived breast cancer. (She was diagnosed with cancer when she was in her third trimester of pregnancy with her last child). I most admire her for her faith.
If I could travel anywhere in the entire world I'd go to: What would you do there?
I would go to Venice, Austria. I would see the Mozart museum and where he lived. I love Mozart and have always been interested in his life and work. I'd love to go there.
The best book I ever read was: Why did it hold your attention?
The most obvious answer of course is the Bible. But other than that one, I'd say my favorite is Redemption by Karen Kingsbury. It was the first Christian book I ever read and it held my attention because it wasn't what I thought a "typical" Christian book would be like. It's about a Christian family that goes through trials and tribulations and how it affects their faith. It's the first book in the Redemption series.
What is one way you'd like to grow spiritually in the following year?
I'd like to get in the habit of reading my Bible everyday. Having regular prayer and reading time. Unfortunately with little ones I don't get much of a chance to read and study and pray quietly. It's rather sporadic currently...but I would really like to get back to reading and studying every day.
My closest friend would describe me as most like:
a. Oscar the grouch (majorly melancholy)
b. Big Bird (naive but extremely friendly)
c. Grover (well intended but not very tactful)
d. Cookie Monster ( fixated on the good stuff)
e. Elmo (curious beyond compare)
I'd say I'm most like B. Though I'm not quite as naive as I used to be, but I am extremely friendly.
If I had one day without responsibilities or interruptions, I'd:
Write!!! I would definitely write my book. I haven't touched it since Kyle was born...and I really miss writing.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Mother's Day
I had a very nice mother's day. Didn't get to do exactly what I wanted to do, but it was still a very nice day.
I slept in a half hour while Bob got up with the kids. It was so nice...especially since Kyle had been up twice that night! When I got up I took a shower and breakfast was ready for me when I got out! Eggs, toast, bacon. Yum! (I have a wonderful hubby that likes to cook!)
After breakfast I was able to read the paper...sort of. For a few minutes and then I had to feed Kyle. LOL
Before I left for church Bob gave me a gift from himself and the kids.
It's a brand new Bible!! I'm so excited....it's the Bible I have been wanting for some time now. The Bible I currently have was given to me by my mentor, my friend who helped me come to Christ. But it is getting old and worn. I really wanted to get a Life Application Study Bible....it has tons of info in it like maps, guidelines, explanations, life applications, cross referencing, etc. It is awesome! The only problem I have with using it now is all my notes and underlines are in the other Bible! LOL But it's like reading it all over again, which is awesome.
I was able to use my new Bible at Sunday School. Then during service I had to work in the infant nursery....so I wasn't able to go to service. It wasn't too bad...lots of babies but they were all good (including Kyle!). I did get a rose too....my church gives a red rose to all mothers.
After service I came home and finished reading the paper, spent some time on the computer, did dishes (yeah, I know, but what ya gonna do? LOL). I played with Ryan for a bit outside and just enjoyed sitting at home being waited on. LOL
For dinner we went out to Famous Dave's (Thanks Shawna....you had me craving that! LOL). Both the kids did well too until we were just about ready to leave. Ryan was at his limit and Kyle was getting over stimulated. But I have lots of leftovers.....which I did have for lunch today!
In the evening I just sat and vegged on the couch, watching tv. It was a nice day.
Though the one thing I really wanted to do was write my book. oh well. Guess we can't have it all! LOL
Hope you had a good Mother's Day too.
I slept in a half hour while Bob got up with the kids. It was so nice...especially since Kyle had been up twice that night! When I got up I took a shower and breakfast was ready for me when I got out! Eggs, toast, bacon. Yum! (I have a wonderful hubby that likes to cook!)
After breakfast I was able to read the paper...sort of. For a few minutes and then I had to feed Kyle. LOL
Before I left for church Bob gave me a gift from himself and the kids.
It's a brand new Bible!! I'm so excited....it's the Bible I have been wanting for some time now. The Bible I currently have was given to me by my mentor, my friend who helped me come to Christ. But it is getting old and worn. I really wanted to get a Life Application Study Bible....it has tons of info in it like maps, guidelines, explanations, life applications, cross referencing, etc. It is awesome! The only problem I have with using it now is all my notes and underlines are in the other Bible! LOL But it's like reading it all over again, which is awesome.
I was able to use my new Bible at Sunday School. Then during service I had to work in the infant nursery....so I wasn't able to go to service. It wasn't too bad...lots of babies but they were all good (including Kyle!). I did get a rose too....my church gives a red rose to all mothers.
After service I came home and finished reading the paper, spent some time on the computer, did dishes (yeah, I know, but what ya gonna do? LOL). I played with Ryan for a bit outside and just enjoyed sitting at home being waited on. LOL
For dinner we went out to Famous Dave's (Thanks Shawna....you had me craving that! LOL). Both the kids did well too until we were just about ready to leave. Ryan was at his limit and Kyle was getting over stimulated. But I have lots of leftovers.....which I did have for lunch today!
In the evening I just sat and vegged on the couch, watching tv. It was a nice day.
Though the one thing I really wanted to do was write my book. oh well. Guess we can't have it all! LOL
Hope you had a good Mother's Day too.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
I've been tagged!!!!
My first ever tag for a meme!! I'm so excited! LOL Thanks Shawna for being the first to tag me! Unlike Shawna and Sam, I actually enjoy doing these. I know, I'm weird. LOL
So here's my first meme:
Are you a spiritual person?
Yes. I believe in God, the Father Almighty and Creator, and His son Jesus Christ is my Savior. I believe that the Bible is the complete and absolute Truth. I go to church every week and volunteer in the church library and the nursery. I go to Bible studies and Sunday School.
I'm not just "religious" though....I'm also spiritual. I have a personal relationship with Christ. He is not just my Savior, but my friend also. I pray to Him, talk to Him, tell him what's on my mind. When I have time I write in a prayer journal...sort of a diary for Christ.
I try to live my life as a Christian...following Christ's footsteps. I try to live my life like Him. Though it's hard as we are all sinners and will never live up to his standards, I like to think he can be proud of me for some things.
What makes your blog unique?
My blog is unique because no one is like me. :) It's not really anything special...but it's me and there is no one else like me. No one else has my thoughts, feelings, family, etc. So that's what makes it unique.
What are your feelings on the "blog popularity" issue?
What issue?? I have never heard of it before. I do realize there are some blogs that are more popular....they are great writers with very interesting things to say.
I don't really mind if my blog is popular or not. My purpose for blogging is not to be "popular" (why do I feel like I'm back in high school again?), but to share my life, dreams, writings and so on with people. Just to get my voice out there I guess. A place I can call home.
When did you start blogging?
I started blogging in Oct of 2005. Has it really been that long? My friend Cindy got me into it after I started reading hers. I thought it was so cool so I had to join too.
Ok....now I get to tag three people!!! And rudeness, Mandacakes, and Cindy.....you are all my victims...er friends I am tagging!! Have fun!
So here's my first meme:
Are you a spiritual person?
Yes. I believe in God, the Father Almighty and Creator, and His son Jesus Christ is my Savior. I believe that the Bible is the complete and absolute Truth. I go to church every week and volunteer in the church library and the nursery. I go to Bible studies and Sunday School.
I'm not just "religious" though....I'm also spiritual. I have a personal relationship with Christ. He is not just my Savior, but my friend also. I pray to Him, talk to Him, tell him what's on my mind. When I have time I write in a prayer journal...sort of a diary for Christ.
I try to live my life as a Christian...following Christ's footsteps. I try to live my life like Him. Though it's hard as we are all sinners and will never live up to his standards, I like to think he can be proud of me for some things.
What makes your blog unique?
My blog is unique because no one is like me. :) It's not really anything special...but it's me and there is no one else like me. No one else has my thoughts, feelings, family, etc. So that's what makes it unique.
What are your feelings on the "blog popularity" issue?
What issue?? I have never heard of it before. I do realize there are some blogs that are more popular....they are great writers with very interesting things to say.
I don't really mind if my blog is popular or not. My purpose for blogging is not to be "popular" (why do I feel like I'm back in high school again?), but to share my life, dreams, writings and so on with people. Just to get my voice out there I guess. A place I can call home.
When did you start blogging?
I started blogging in Oct of 2005. Has it really been that long? My friend Cindy got me into it after I started reading hers. I thought it was so cool so I had to join too.
Ok....now I get to tag three people!!! And rudeness, Mandacakes, and Cindy.....you are all my victims...er friends I am tagging!! Have fun!
Sunday, May 06, 2007
The world of technology
Technology is an amazing thing. The amount of ways we can communicate, stay connected, learn, and do things is practically limitless. I'm still amazed at it all...and it keeps growing each day.
Way back in the day (back in high school and the first few college years) I was so opposed to growing technology. I didn't want a computer. I only used one to type up papers and didn't see the use for it for anything else. I was unwilling to learn and determined to not change my ways.
Then I met Bob. His interest in computers made me see that they really aren't such bad things. He showed me how to use email, how to type up papers and use spell check (couldn't live without that!!), how to play games, and to look up things online. I really got into it when he introduced me to chat rooms. Who knew I'd have so much fun chatting with other women about my favorite soap opera? Soon, I was so into the computer, no one could get me off of it!
I now am so connected, I barely recognize who I was before. Now I have my own blog(s), read others, go to several message boards, look stuff up constantly, writing my book on Microsoft Office (2003)....and the list goes on and on. We even have a digital camera and all my pictures are on the 'puter.
Where, you ask, am I going with this?
I have been a member of a parenting message board for 3 years now. I have come to know many of these women very well....I even consider them friends, though we've never met. I rely on their friendship, advice, and support more than probably my own real life friends. I know so much about these women, as they know so much about me.
Two weeks ago I finally got to meet one of my "online" friends. We have talked via IM, email, and eventually, phone, but have never actually met in person. She lives about 3 hours from me and happened to be coming this way to take her child to the Children's Hospital for some tests (her child is ok.....just needed some testing). Since I'm realitively close by, we decided to meet for lunch before her appointment.
I had such a blast! It was so wonderful to finally meet her and see her in person as opposed to just pictures on the screen and a voice on the phone. We have helped each other through some very difficult times in our lives (we both have gone through PPD) and it was just amazing to be able to spend some time together. We are in the process of making some plans for the summer to get together.
I look back now and think what a blessing technology has been for me. It gave me support and friendship when I had PPD and when I had a m/c, it gave me information when I was TTC, it has given me a way to stay connected to people all around the world, and it has given me friends I never would have known otherwise. What a world we live in!
Here is a few pics from our meeting! To the left is Colleen and her baby Alyssa (who is only a week older than Kyle) and to the right is me and Kyle.
Here is a group picture without the hubbys.....they didn't want their pic taken. From left to right: Alia (Colleen's 2 yr old), Ryan (my 4 yr old), Colleen, Alyssa, me, Kyle.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Kyle is 3 months old!
Time is going so fast!! He is now 3 months old!! I took him to the dr yesterday for a follow up from the ER visit. He weighs 11 lbs 15 oz and is 22 1/2 inches long. Wow. I call him my little chunker!! LOL Ryan didn't weigh that until he was about 5 or 6 months old! LOL
He is interacting a lot more now....smiling and laughing and cooing. He is sleeping about 6 hours at a time at night now. Which means I'm not nearly as tired anymore. :)
He is definitely a momma's boy currently. He seems more comfortable with mommy than daddy. I get the bigger smiles and he prefers me feeding him. It actually makes me feel good...with the depression I was worried I wouldn't have that special bonding with him. I needn't worry as he is definitely bonded to me! LOL
The latest picture is to the right --->
My baby is getting so big already!
He is interacting a lot more now....smiling and laughing and cooing. He is sleeping about 6 hours at a time at night now. Which means I'm not nearly as tired anymore. :)
He is definitely a momma's boy currently. He seems more comfortable with mommy than daddy. I get the bigger smiles and he prefers me feeding him. It actually makes me feel good...with the depression I was worried I wouldn't have that special bonding with him. I needn't worry as he is definitely bonded to me! LOL
The latest picture is to the right --->
My baby is getting so big already!
It's that time of year again!
I'm a few days late on posting this....as always LOL. I can't seem to keep up with the blog lately....I'm lucky I get to get on the computer at all most days!
One of my favorite things about this time of year here in Milwaukee.....the Channel 10 (PBS) Auction!! It's a huge fundraiser for PBS that lasts a week where viewers can bid on various items and services donated by companies/people. I absolutely love watching it every year...and most years I bid on things and win. Though this year I haven't had a whole lot of time to watch, so we'll see if I get anything or not!
One of my favorite things about this time of year here in Milwaukee.....the Channel 10 (PBS) Auction!! It's a huge fundraiser for PBS that lasts a week where viewers can bid on various items and services donated by companies/people. I absolutely love watching it every year...and most years I bid on things and win. Though this year I haven't had a whole lot of time to watch, so we'll see if I get anything or not!
Friday, April 27, 2007
My trip to the ER
I haven't posted in a while....and here's why!! As you can tell from the subject, I had to make a trip to the ER. Not for myself, but with Kyle.
My mom had the kids on Sunday and kept them overnight and I picked them up on Monday. (a whole different post....Bob and I actually had a date night!!). My mom said Kyle slept for 8 hours that night (highly unusual...he's done 6 before, but never more). Also all day on Monday he was really fussy....the only time he wasn't crying was when he was sleeping, and the only time he slept was in someone's arms. He was just not a happy camper.
My first instinct is to take his temp. Go figure, this was the one time I didn't pack it in the bag (normally I pack 50 bazillion things so I end up taking way too much stuff and about 10 trips from the car to the house). My mom had an old fashioned one that I didn't even know how to read. According to that one, his temp was 100.2. Not quite high enough to call the dr, but enough of a concern for me.
I ran out to the store to buy Tylenol (yes, because silly me didn't pack that this one time either!). About a half hour later he settled down and was somewhat happy.
After dinner I packed up the kids (and stuff) and headed home. I told Bob all about Kyle's fussiness and symptoms. Then I had to run out since I had my MOPS meeting (mommy time!!!!). Normally I take Kyle with me (a room full of ladies...oh yeah, Kyle gets lots of attention!) but with the fussiness and fever, I didn't want to take him out.
I came home at 9:30pm and Bob was feeding Kyle. He told me to take over because he wanted to call the nurse hotline. He had been sleeping the whole time I was gone, and his temp was 101.3.
The nurse said to take him to the hospital. So there I go, at 10pm, taking Kyle to the ER. Bob stayed home with Ryan since Ryan was sleeping and I didn't want to wake him up unless it was absolutely necessarily. (Ryan with little sleep is a nightmare to deal with).
What did I do at the ER? Mainly.......wait. A whole lot of waiting. Go to triage. Go back out to waiting room. Wait. Talk to nurse. Wait for about 45 minutes for the doctor. Talk to dr. Wait. Run tests. Wait. Talk to dr again. Wait. More tests. Wait. Finally get released.
I was in the stinkin' ER until 2:30am! For what? For them to tell me it's "just a virus". ggggrrr. Grant it, I'm very very happy and relieved there is nothing wrong with my baby. However, to spend 4 hours in the middle of the night in the ER for them to tell me it's just a virus and they can't do anything, it really ticked me off. I finally went to bed at 3:30am and was up again at 7am. blah.
They did an RSV and flu test, they did chest x-rays, and a urine sample. All negative. They gave him Tylenol and waited to see if his temp went down. It did. Thankfully. They said to just give him Tylenol and watch him closely for a few days. And call my ped and make a follow up appt.
Then go figure, Kyle's fever has broken since Tuesday. Tuesday the highest his temp was 99.6. The last two days it's been normal. And he's been less fussy and back to his normal self....besides a few sneezes or coughs here and there. So the dr said it wasn't necessary to come in right away....we have an appt for Monday.
I think my kids are competing to see who can be in the ER the longest before they hit 3 months. Ryan still wins that one....unless Kyle opts to make me run to the ER again before Tuesday. (another post sometime but basically Ryan had emergency surgery when he was 9 weeks old).
Never boring with boys!!
My mom had the kids on Sunday and kept them overnight and I picked them up on Monday. (a whole different post....Bob and I actually had a date night!!). My mom said Kyle slept for 8 hours that night (highly unusual...he's done 6 before, but never more). Also all day on Monday he was really fussy....the only time he wasn't crying was when he was sleeping, and the only time he slept was in someone's arms. He was just not a happy camper.
My first instinct is to take his temp. Go figure, this was the one time I didn't pack it in the bag (normally I pack 50 bazillion things so I end up taking way too much stuff and about 10 trips from the car to the house). My mom had an old fashioned one that I didn't even know how to read. According to that one, his temp was 100.2. Not quite high enough to call the dr, but enough of a concern for me.
I ran out to the store to buy Tylenol (yes, because silly me didn't pack that this one time either!). About a half hour later he settled down and was somewhat happy.
After dinner I packed up the kids (and stuff) and headed home. I told Bob all about Kyle's fussiness and symptoms. Then I had to run out since I had my MOPS meeting (mommy time!!!!). Normally I take Kyle with me (a room full of ladies...oh yeah, Kyle gets lots of attention!) but with the fussiness and fever, I didn't want to take him out.
I came home at 9:30pm and Bob was feeding Kyle. He told me to take over because he wanted to call the nurse hotline. He had been sleeping the whole time I was gone, and his temp was 101.3.
The nurse said to take him to the hospital. So there I go, at 10pm, taking Kyle to the ER. Bob stayed home with Ryan since Ryan was sleeping and I didn't want to wake him up unless it was absolutely necessarily. (Ryan with little sleep is a nightmare to deal with).
What did I do at the ER? Mainly.......wait. A whole lot of waiting. Go to triage. Go back out to waiting room. Wait. Talk to nurse. Wait for about 45 minutes for the doctor. Talk to dr. Wait. Run tests. Wait. Talk to dr again. Wait. More tests. Wait. Finally get released.
I was in the stinkin' ER until 2:30am! For what? For them to tell me it's "just a virus". ggggrrr. Grant it, I'm very very happy and relieved there is nothing wrong with my baby. However, to spend 4 hours in the middle of the night in the ER for them to tell me it's just a virus and they can't do anything, it really ticked me off. I finally went to bed at 3:30am and was up again at 7am. blah.
They did an RSV and flu test, they did chest x-rays, and a urine sample. All negative. They gave him Tylenol and waited to see if his temp went down. It did. Thankfully. They said to just give him Tylenol and watch him closely for a few days. And call my ped and make a follow up appt.
Then go figure, Kyle's fever has broken since Tuesday. Tuesday the highest his temp was 99.6. The last two days it's been normal. And he's been less fussy and back to his normal self....besides a few sneezes or coughs here and there. So the dr said it wasn't necessary to come in right away....we have an appt for Monday.
I think my kids are competing to see who can be in the ER the longest before they hit 3 months. Ryan still wins that one....unless Kyle opts to make me run to the ER again before Tuesday. (another post sometime but basically Ryan had emergency surgery when he was 9 weeks old).
Never boring with boys!!
Friday, April 20, 2007
Friday questions
These are from Friday Fun.
1. Do you believe net friends can be as close as real life friends?
You bet. I'm very close to some of my online friends. In fact, I think I may be closer to some of them than I am to my friends IRL. I'm actually going to meet up with one of my online friends this week!
2. Do you have a best friend? Or several?
I guess technically I have several best friends. I have my best friend from childhood...we aren't really "best" friends anymore but we are still close. I have my best friend from high school, and my best friend from college.
3. Are you still close to those you went to high school with?
Just a few people. Not very many.
4. Do you believe a man and a woman can truly be just friends?
yes I do. I have a few friends that are male and I have no inclination of wanting more. I don't feel it's a problem at all.
1. Do you believe net friends can be as close as real life friends?
You bet. I'm very close to some of my online friends. In fact, I think I may be closer to some of them than I am to my friends IRL. I'm actually going to meet up with one of my online friends this week!
2. Do you have a best friend? Or several?
I guess technically I have several best friends. I have my best friend from childhood...we aren't really "best" friends anymore but we are still close. I have my best friend from high school, and my best friend from college.
3. Are you still close to those you went to high school with?
Just a few people. Not very many.
4. Do you believe a man and a woman can truly be just friends?
yes I do. I have a few friends that are male and I have no inclination of wanting more. I don't feel it's a problem at all.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Why I became a mom
I think this picture says it all.
The smiles I get when he looks at me, the sparkle in his eyes when I call him by name, the laugh I get when I tickle him, the quiet when I hold him to calm him down, the cute little toes and fingers, the sweet sounds of his coos. All reasons I became a mom.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Inquiring Minds want to know....
A few days ago I offered to answer any question anyone was dying to know about me. Thank you to the few that responded! So here are the answers to your questions!
Cindy asked: If you could be an animal, what kind would you be?
I would be a cat. I think cats have a great life....sleeping most of the day, not a care in the world, bathe themselves wherever the mood strikes them, play a bit. Plus, I would get 9 lives. :)
and rudeness asked: I had a post back last year about "My Only Regret" and of course it was about a boy... you responded that you understood what I meant.Who was he? And why do you feel like "he got away?"
I honestly think that everyone has a "one that got away." Though I am happily married, I do feel that I have a love that got away, that I also do regret letting go of. I often wonder what he's doing now, if he's married, has a family, if he thinks of me, if he thinks I'm the one that got away for him.
His name is Mark, and I met him my freshman year in high school. He not only was cute, but funny. He used to make me laugh so hard I would have tears streaking down my cheeks. We started off as friends. We were in a few classes together (I remember being in Science class with him and competing with him to get the highest grade in the class. Which, btw, I won 3 out of the 4 times, but I digress) and we also sat at the same table for lunch with a whole bunch of other kids I got to know very well. (most of the girls).
By Jan. of my freshman year I was starting to get a crush on him, but didn't know how or what to do. I was terribly shy back in high school. Scary I know. You'd never know it now. It came time for the winter dance and I was hoping he would ask me. Instead he asked one of my friends and she said yes. They ended up dating for over a year.
During that year I got to know both of them very well, and I knew I was crushing on him, and everyone else knew it too. But I'm not that kinda girl that does that. So I remained friends and denied any "feelings" I may have had.
After they broke up, he never asked me out...which was fine because I would have had to decline since it was still fresh for my friend.
A few years passed and though we remained friends, we drifted apart slightly. Then during my junior year he moved away to Virginia. I thought I'd never see him again and I just moved on.
My senior year during Christmas break I got a phone call from him. He was in town for break for a few days and wanted to get together. I was shocked and happy, not to mention I wanted a distraction since my first boyfriend ever had just dumped me 2 weeks prior.
Anyway, we spent 3 absolutely wonderful days together. The first day we spent together, I immediately got those feelings back for him. Unfortunately he was "with" someone back inVirginia. There never really was a "right" time for us.
After we came back from the mall that first night, he dropped me off at my house and ended up giving me the most beautiful, wonderful kiss I ever had. To this day it still is the best kiss I've ever had.
Anyway, without going into details, it was a great 3 days and though we both agreed we loved each other, we also agreed it wouldn't work out as he had a girlfriend and lived in Virginia, and I wasn't fond of long distance relationships. So on New Years Eve we had to say goodbye and I wasn't sure if I'd ever see him again.
A year later when I was in college, he surprised me and came up to my college for a day. We had a long talk and he told me moved back to Wisconsin and that he wanted to settle down and get married and have a family. He was tired of dating and just wanted to settle down. He told me he loved me. Yikes. That freaked me out. I was only 18 years old, on my own for the first time, and was so not ready to settle down. I told him that I just wanted to remain friends. He understood and we left it at that. I never saw or heard from him again.
That is what I regret. I regret saying no to him....I wish I had given him a chance. We never really had a chance to be together, and when we finally did I opted to throw it away instead. I often wonder what would have happened if I had said yes. I have a spot in my heart for him...not sure if it's because he's my first love or because I have a fantasy of would it would have been like, but I have always felt since that he's the one that got away. I have no idea where he is or what he's doing now. I don't even know what state he's in. But I do know that I don't want to actively go out looking for him. I love my husband and family and life. But there's always that little part of me though that will always love him.
So sorry that was a longwinded story! But I just wanted to give you the full story since you asked. LOL
Keep the questions coming!
Cindy asked: If you could be an animal, what kind would you be?
I would be a cat. I think cats have a great life....sleeping most of the day, not a care in the world, bathe themselves wherever the mood strikes them, play a bit. Plus, I would get 9 lives. :)
and rudeness asked: I had a post back last year about "My Only Regret" and of course it was about a boy... you responded that you understood what I meant.Who was he? And why do you feel like "he got away?"
I honestly think that everyone has a "one that got away." Though I am happily married, I do feel that I have a love that got away, that I also do regret letting go of. I often wonder what he's doing now, if he's married, has a family, if he thinks of me, if he thinks I'm the one that got away for him.
His name is Mark, and I met him my freshman year in high school. He not only was cute, but funny. He used to make me laugh so hard I would have tears streaking down my cheeks. We started off as friends. We were in a few classes together (I remember being in Science class with him and competing with him to get the highest grade in the class. Which, btw, I won 3 out of the 4 times, but I digress) and we also sat at the same table for lunch with a whole bunch of other kids I got to know very well. (most of the girls).
By Jan. of my freshman year I was starting to get a crush on him, but didn't know how or what to do. I was terribly shy back in high school. Scary I know. You'd never know it now. It came time for the winter dance and I was hoping he would ask me. Instead he asked one of my friends and she said yes. They ended up dating for over a year.
During that year I got to know both of them very well, and I knew I was crushing on him, and everyone else knew it too. But I'm not that kinda girl that does that. So I remained friends and denied any "feelings" I may have had.
After they broke up, he never asked me out...which was fine because I would have had to decline since it was still fresh for my friend.
A few years passed and though we remained friends, we drifted apart slightly. Then during my junior year he moved away to Virginia. I thought I'd never see him again and I just moved on.
My senior year during Christmas break I got a phone call from him. He was in town for break for a few days and wanted to get together. I was shocked and happy, not to mention I wanted a distraction since my first boyfriend ever had just dumped me 2 weeks prior.
Anyway, we spent 3 absolutely wonderful days together. The first day we spent together, I immediately got those feelings back for him. Unfortunately he was "with" someone back inVirginia. There never really was a "right" time for us.
After we came back from the mall that first night, he dropped me off at my house and ended up giving me the most beautiful, wonderful kiss I ever had. To this day it still is the best kiss I've ever had.
Anyway, without going into details, it was a great 3 days and though we both agreed we loved each other, we also agreed it wouldn't work out as he had a girlfriend and lived in Virginia, and I wasn't fond of long distance relationships. So on New Years Eve we had to say goodbye and I wasn't sure if I'd ever see him again.
A year later when I was in college, he surprised me and came up to my college for a day. We had a long talk and he told me moved back to Wisconsin and that he wanted to settle down and get married and have a family. He was tired of dating and just wanted to settle down. He told me he loved me. Yikes. That freaked me out. I was only 18 years old, on my own for the first time, and was so not ready to settle down. I told him that I just wanted to remain friends. He understood and we left it at that. I never saw or heard from him again.
That is what I regret. I regret saying no to him....I wish I had given him a chance. We never really had a chance to be together, and when we finally did I opted to throw it away instead. I often wonder what would have happened if I had said yes. I have a spot in my heart for him...not sure if it's because he's my first love or because I have a fantasy of would it would have been like, but I have always felt since that he's the one that got away. I have no idea where he is or what he's doing now. I don't even know what state he's in. But I do know that I don't want to actively go out looking for him. I love my husband and family and life. But there's always that little part of me though that will always love him.
So sorry that was a longwinded story! But I just wanted to give you the full story since you asked. LOL
Keep the questions coming!
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter everyone!!
It sure doesn't feel like Easter....it's so cold out. Definitely doesn't feel like Spring weather.
Anyway, He is Risen!! Amen!!
Happy Easter!
It sure doesn't feel like Easter....it's so cold out. Definitely doesn't feel like Spring weather.
Anyway, He is Risen!! Amen!!
Happy Easter!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
questions
I got this idea from Temporarily Me and thought it was cute. Here is the concept.
You can reply to this post or email me any question you want. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have been dying to ask and just haven't had the opportunity. Anything you want to know? Any big secrets you've been dying to know? I will do my best to answer them!
So go on, ask some questions!
You can reply to this post or email me any question you want. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have been dying to ask and just haven't had the opportunity. Anything you want to know? Any big secrets you've been dying to know? I will do my best to answer them!
So go on, ask some questions!
Kyle's 2 month appt
Kyle is now 2 months old! Hard to believe. Time is a going fast!
He is doing great! He is now 9 lbs 11 oz!! My little chunker!! LOL He eats so well....4 oz every 3-4 hours! He is officially in size 1 diapers now and wearing 0-3 months size clothes. I know that sounds small....but when he started off in preemie diapers and clothes, this is a step up! He is just over the 5th percentile, which is great! He started off in the 3rd...so he is growing!
He got 4 shots, so he's been pretty fussy the last few days. Poor thing. And he gets more in 2 more months.
He is doing great! He is now 9 lbs 11 oz!! My little chunker!! LOL He eats so well....4 oz every 3-4 hours! He is officially in size 1 diapers now and wearing 0-3 months size clothes. I know that sounds small....but when he started off in preemie diapers and clothes, this is a step up! He is just over the 5th percentile, which is great! He started off in the 3rd...so he is growing!
He got 4 shots, so he's been pretty fussy the last few days. Poor thing. And he gets more in 2 more months.
He smiles now and sometimes coos. He LOVES laying on the floor...probably because he can kick and move freely.
Monday, April 02, 2007
5 things I have never revealed....
So technically I have not been tagged with this meme, but I was challenged to attempt it. So here is 5 things I have never revealed on this site.
1. My 4.5 year old son is not fully potty trained. As embarrassing as it is to admit it. He is pee trained and night time trained...but just refuses to do #2 in the potty. He is extremely stubborn....nothing I try has worked.
2. I have a hard time getting up in the mornings. My husband usually has to coax me out of bed in the morning...mainly by offering me sex. Either I give it up or I get up. blah. Guess what I normally choose?
3. I'm having lack of motivation to blog lately. I know I have lots of readers but lately I just feel like nothing I say is really of interest. I'm attempting to get my confidence and esteem, along with motivation back.
4. I never thought things would be different with a second child than with the first. I always thought I'd still take as many pics and video and talk about him as much. Not so. Not as many pics have been taken and absolutely no video. It's so bad.
5. I love doing laundry. It's my favorite chore to do...in fact, it's not really a chore for me because I actually enjoy doing it.
So there are some things I have never revealed before (at least, I don't think I have).
1. My 4.5 year old son is not fully potty trained. As embarrassing as it is to admit it. He is pee trained and night time trained...but just refuses to do #2 in the potty. He is extremely stubborn....nothing I try has worked.
2. I have a hard time getting up in the mornings. My husband usually has to coax me out of bed in the morning...mainly by offering me sex. Either I give it up or I get up. blah. Guess what I normally choose?
3. I'm having lack of motivation to blog lately. I know I have lots of readers but lately I just feel like nothing I say is really of interest. I'm attempting to get my confidence and esteem, along with motivation back.
4. I never thought things would be different with a second child than with the first. I always thought I'd still take as many pics and video and talk about him as much. Not so. Not as many pics have been taken and absolutely no video. It's so bad.
5. I love doing laundry. It's my favorite chore to do...in fact, it's not really a chore for me because I actually enjoy doing it.
So there are some things I have never revealed before (at least, I don't think I have).
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
If you don't like the weather, wait 2 minutes!
What is up with this weather we are having? I think the world is going to come to an end.
So on Sunday it was in the 70's and Monday it got up to 80. Tuesday it started out at 65 and then in 5 minutes time it plummeted to 42!!! A 40 degree difference in 2 days! I had left the house on Tuesday and didn't even bring a coat or anything, thinking it was pretty warm out. Silly me should have realized I live in Wisconsin....if you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will change.
But I took advantage of the great weather. Sunday as a family we went for a walk and went to the park. It was great to get out and I know Ryan had a blast at the park. It was great to get his energy out in the outdoors, and boy did he sleep good that night too! When we got back home I took an extra walk with the stroller so that I could get some extra excercise.
Monday the kids and I spent almost all day outside. Another walk, the park, and lots of time just playing in the yard. It felt so good to be in the sunshine and fresh air....it felt like summer. I really can't wait for the nice weather to stick around. It did wonders for my mood!
And now we are back to cold weather and lots of rain again. ick. At least we had fun while it lasted.
So on Sunday it was in the 70's and Monday it got up to 80. Tuesday it started out at 65 and then in 5 minutes time it plummeted to 42!!! A 40 degree difference in 2 days! I had left the house on Tuesday and didn't even bring a coat or anything, thinking it was pretty warm out. Silly me should have realized I live in Wisconsin....if you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes and it will change.
But I took advantage of the great weather. Sunday as a family we went for a walk and went to the park. It was great to get out and I know Ryan had a blast at the park. It was great to get his energy out in the outdoors, and boy did he sleep good that night too! When we got back home I took an extra walk with the stroller so that I could get some extra excercise.
Monday the kids and I spent almost all day outside. Another walk, the park, and lots of time just playing in the yard. It felt so good to be in the sunshine and fresh air....it felt like summer. I really can't wait for the nice weather to stick around. It did wonders for my mood!
And now we are back to cold weather and lots of rain again. ick. At least we had fun while it lasted.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
I'm back
For now anyway.
I'm finally starting to feel more like myself again. My meds are finally kicking in and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Let there be light!!!
Kyle is doing great. He is growing so much!! It's hard to believe he's already 7 weeks old. The time really has flown by. He has gained tons of weight and eats like a champ. The kid will eat me out of house and home I swear! He's also finally starting to sleep longer stretches at night. I will post some updated pics in the next few days. Because I've been pretty "out of it" the last few weeks I haven't kept updated on much....so I'm trying to catch up on everything computer related as well as home related. (I haven't cleaned my house in weeks).
Ryan is doing well. He has been loving spending tons of time with grandma and grandpa lately while I've been trying to deal with my own issues. I think he's gotten a bit spoiled by them. He's also looking forward to the weather turning warmer.
Spring is almost here!!! woo hoo!! Well, technically spring IS here....now only if it would stop raining long enough for us to go outside for a bit! I could use a good walk. Or a trip to the park. Something to get the kids outside and active.
So anyway, I hope to be able to be back to my normal posting schedule again. I hope to post a few times a week--at least if I can come up with interesting things to talk about.
I'm finally starting to feel more like myself again. My meds are finally kicking in and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Let there be light!!!
Kyle is doing great. He is growing so much!! It's hard to believe he's already 7 weeks old. The time really has flown by. He has gained tons of weight and eats like a champ. The kid will eat me out of house and home I swear! He's also finally starting to sleep longer stretches at night. I will post some updated pics in the next few days. Because I've been pretty "out of it" the last few weeks I haven't kept updated on much....so I'm trying to catch up on everything computer related as well as home related. (I haven't cleaned my house in weeks).
Ryan is doing well. He has been loving spending tons of time with grandma and grandpa lately while I've been trying to deal with my own issues. I think he's gotten a bit spoiled by them. He's also looking forward to the weather turning warmer.
Spring is almost here!!! woo hoo!! Well, technically spring IS here....now only if it would stop raining long enough for us to go outside for a bit! I could use a good walk. Or a trip to the park. Something to get the kids outside and active.
So anyway, I hope to be able to be back to my normal posting schedule again. I hope to post a few times a week--at least if I can come up with interesting things to talk about.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
MIA
Yes, I have been MIA as of recent. I hope to be back posting on a regular basis very soon.
To let you know what I've been up to...besides taking care of a very active preschooler and a newborn....
I have been experiencing postpartum depression. I was hoping to avoid it this time around...and thought I may have been in the clear as the first 3 weeks were great. But no such luck. Around the 3rd week I started to feel depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, scared. I was hoping it would pass, but it continued to get worse.
So I started medication last week and unfortunately, had to discontinue nursing. I truly miss it, but it was the best decision for me...I had to do it for my own emotional well being.
Now I'm starting to feel better. Not 100% yet mind you, but enough that I'm able to cope with things much better. I'm starting to enjoy being a mom again.
I had severe PPD when I had Ryan. It was a horrible horrible experience and I never wanted to be in the dark place again. Luckily I caught it early enough this time that I didn't get that bad.
So that's what's been going on with me.
I hope to be back to my normal happy posting self shortly!
To let you know what I've been up to...besides taking care of a very active preschooler and a newborn....
I have been experiencing postpartum depression. I was hoping to avoid it this time around...and thought I may have been in the clear as the first 3 weeks were great. But no such luck. Around the 3rd week I started to feel depressed, anxious, sad, lonely, scared. I was hoping it would pass, but it continued to get worse.
So I started medication last week and unfortunately, had to discontinue nursing. I truly miss it, but it was the best decision for me...I had to do it for my own emotional well being.
Now I'm starting to feel better. Not 100% yet mind you, but enough that I'm able to cope with things much better. I'm starting to enjoy being a mom again.
I had severe PPD when I had Ryan. It was a horrible horrible experience and I never wanted to be in the dark place again. Luckily I caught it early enough this time that I didn't get that bad.
So that's what's been going on with me.
I hope to be back to my normal happy posting self shortly!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Writing
Remember the book I was once writing? I'm still attempting to write it. I WANT to write it. Unfortunately I haven't had any time as of recent to write.
Which is sad since I'm almost done with the first draft. I only have a few more chapters left to write and I'm done with the whole first draft.
I really miss writing. It is my outlet. It is my "me" time. It's my escape from reality. I actually ache to write again. It's like this need I have that I can't meet.
I know eventually I will get time to get back to it again. Right now since I'm up several times a night I'd much rather sleep when I can. Give it about another month or two and things hopefully will settle down a bit so I can get my "me" time again. I want to get back to my characters and try to publish this thing. I have ideas for more books too.
Just wanted to let you know how the progress of my book is coming along. Obviously not very. LOL But I will get back to it...I promise!!
Which is sad since I'm almost done with the first draft. I only have a few more chapters left to write and I'm done with the whole first draft.
I really miss writing. It is my outlet. It is my "me" time. It's my escape from reality. I actually ache to write again. It's like this need I have that I can't meet.
I know eventually I will get time to get back to it again. Right now since I'm up several times a night I'd much rather sleep when I can. Give it about another month or two and things hopefully will settle down a bit so I can get my "me" time again. I want to get back to my characters and try to publish this thing. I have ideas for more books too.
Just wanted to let you know how the progress of my book is coming along. Obviously not very. LOL But I will get back to it...I promise!!
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