Saturday, January 17, 2009
Our last day having a 4 year old
Hard to believe Myles will be 5 tomorrow. Or actually at 1:12 am. January 17th is always the day that I look back on and think "this is the day I spent the ENTIRE day in labor".
I wasn't prepared for that long labor or the eventual c-section, and since he's my first that's never really changed....I never feel prepared for what he's going to do, learn, or say next.
I had no idea how much I would instantly love him, but it's precisely that love that prepares a mother's heart for each new milestone. We learn and grow together, making adjustments along the way. And now, as a mother of two, I realize that it's a learning process for each child since everything you figure out that works for one, will never work for the other.
Having gotten more involved in several blogs lately has made me realize how truly blessed I am to have both of my miracles. So many women out there would give ANYthing to be a mother, and so many others give birth to a baby that they don't get to keep on this earth for long.
It's something we all know and hear about occassionally, but there is something about a blog that makes it so much more real. You get to follow stories day-to-day and almost feel like you're living the joy and sorrow with these women.
It wouldn't be a lie to say that I have shed tears on many days lately not only for some of these women I feel like I've come to know, but also for the grace that God has shown to me even when I wasn't even fully aware of it.
For those of you that know me well, you know that my love for my children is fierce, and it only continues to grow each day.
One of the things I wanted to do in 2009 was to live my life with more joy. That coincides with less worry. And while I've been trying to do that each day, it's nice to have these milestones that pop up occassionally to offer a chance to reflect and remember. To really sit still in my love for my children and for my heavenly father that blessesd me with them.
I wasn't prepared for that long labor or the eventual c-section, and since he's my first that's never really changed....I never feel prepared for what he's going to do, learn, or say next.
I had no idea how much I would instantly love him, but it's precisely that love that prepares a mother's heart for each new milestone. We learn and grow together, making adjustments along the way. And now, as a mother of two, I realize that it's a learning process for each child since everything you figure out that works for one, will never work for the other.
Having gotten more involved in several blogs lately has made me realize how truly blessed I am to have both of my miracles. So many women out there would give ANYthing to be a mother, and so many others give birth to a baby that they don't get to keep on this earth for long.
It's something we all know and hear about occassionally, but there is something about a blog that makes it so much more real. You get to follow stories day-to-day and almost feel like you're living the joy and sorrow with these women.
It wouldn't be a lie to say that I have shed tears on many days lately not only for some of these women I feel like I've come to know, but also for the grace that God has shown to me even when I wasn't even fully aware of it.
For those of you that know me well, you know that my love for my children is fierce, and it only continues to grow each day.
One of the things I wanted to do in 2009 was to live my life with more joy. That coincides with less worry. And while I've been trying to do that each day, it's nice to have these milestones that pop up occassionally to offer a chance to reflect and remember. To really sit still in my love for my children and for my heavenly father that blessesd me with them.
Monday, January 12, 2009
A few extras....
When trying to get Gina's happy look from below, we got a few extras I thought I'd share. She just cracks me up. She the sweetest, silliest little thing ever. Maybe this is one of those "you had to be there" sort of things, but her mischiveousness just shines through some times and you just have to giggle. (By the way, that's a milk bottle from her play food collection she's holding).
My new favorite thing
And it's all thanks to her Aunt Kim! Gina's Christmas gift, her baby Chou Chou (I think that's her name) talks to Gina. I think at first she was sort of like "what the heck is this" about it. But I started saying "baby talking" everytime she'd do it. Baby Chou Chou talks a lot. I think she must be motion activated. So now, every time Gina hears her baby talking she makes an audible gasp, makes the look I tried to capture below, and says "TALK"! You'd think by the way she reacts she's just seen Santa Claus or something, but she does it everytime, and I LOVE it. Myles and I tried to capture it best we could, but it's one of those things where it's hard to get the camera to "click" right when you want it to. So you get the idea. Just imagine the biggest audible inhale you've ever heard accompanying this expression.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
A minor set back with Gina's hair
When I picked the kids up today Cindy asked if I was putting anything new in Gina's hair. Some sort of oil perhaps?
I said YES! Doesn't it look good? Look...it's still curly!! (turning her around like she hasn't been with her all day).
To which she replied: yeah, I thought so. I've been sneezing all day and I couldn't figure out why until Gina was sitting on my lap and it got really bad. I'm actually allergic to oils.
Seriously?! I wanted to reply "who the heck is allergic to oils?", but that was really out of sheer disbelief that we'd have such a set back after finding such a god send.
So apparently she's going to have crazy hair Tuesday-Friday until we can fix her up on the weekends.
Hmph. And we had come so far!
I said YES! Doesn't it look good? Look...it's still curly!! (turning her around like she hasn't been with her all day).
To which she replied: yeah, I thought so. I've been sneezing all day and I couldn't figure out why until Gina was sitting on my lap and it got really bad. I'm actually allergic to oils.
Seriously?! I wanted to reply "who the heck is allergic to oils?", but that was really out of sheer disbelief that we'd have such a set back after finding such a god send.
So apparently she's going to have crazy hair Tuesday-Friday until we can fix her up on the weekends.
Hmph. And we had come so far!
Apparently he's easy...
Mom, in light of you asking about Myles' birthday today I asked him what he would like. Apparently he wants everything he already has, but a new one.
He first said he wanted a cake. A blue one. Yeah, I don't know.
Then he said presents.
When I said what kind of presents he said a new watch. And a new sword. And a new Santa straw. Oh...and another dragon like this one.
When I said, well is there anything you would like G-ma to get you he said yes....a present. I asked what kind of present and he said one that is wrapped. That he can open and we all yell surprise.
Oh...and balloons. Lots of balloons.
So hopefully that gives you some ideas. :)
He first said he wanted a cake. A blue one. Yeah, I don't know.
Then he said presents.
When I said what kind of presents he said a new watch. And a new sword. And a new Santa straw. Oh...and another dragon like this one.
When I said, well is there anything you would like G-ma to get you he said yes....a present. I asked what kind of present and he said one that is wrapped. That he can open and we all yell surprise.
Oh...and balloons. Lots of balloons.
So hopefully that gives you some ideas. :)
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree, where will I put you???
As I was taking down the tree and decorations today I was a little sad, realizing this will be the last Christmas I'll ever spend in this house. What makes it even sadder is that I have literally spent every Christmas of my life in this house, besides my college years. It's a little odd.
As a child we'd go to a Christmas tree farm every year to cut down our own tree. Later on we may have just gone to a lot, but the tree was always real. Derrick and I also had a real tree, up until the December before Myles was born. A friend of a friend sold us the artificial tree we have now for a great deal, and although I was a little sad at not having a real one, the realization I was 9 months pregnant with my first child made all that sadness worth it. I didn't want the hassle or up keep of a real tree not knowing when Myles would be born.
We've since come to really like our tree, and even though we don't have the original box it was no big deal as we had the garage. But I think we've (read I...Derrick knew this a long time ago) realized I'm going to have to get rid of it. We don't know for sure where we'll be next year, but chances are storage space is going to be very limited and there isn't going to be room for our big space-taking artificial tree to be kept the other 11 months of the year. (I think I've already filled up all of our closets and under-bed space in my head and we haven't even packed yet).
So, today I ran to Target and got two 6' artificial trees that are in a super skinny box for 6 dollars each. I'm sure the trees will also be skinny and plasticy, but maybe the fact we'll have two we'll make up for it. You know me...the more Christmas stuff the better. And hey...my new saying for all of these little things I'm thinking of that I may not like when it comes to moving, or any difficult season in life for that matter is..."It's not permanent". Soon I'll be able to go get another (bigger and better!!!) tree.
So, if anyone needs a nice artificial tree, let me know. We have one we need to part with.
As a child we'd go to a Christmas tree farm every year to cut down our own tree. Later on we may have just gone to a lot, but the tree was always real. Derrick and I also had a real tree, up until the December before Myles was born. A friend of a friend sold us the artificial tree we have now for a great deal, and although I was a little sad at not having a real one, the realization I was 9 months pregnant with my first child made all that sadness worth it. I didn't want the hassle or up keep of a real tree not knowing when Myles would be born.
We've since come to really like our tree, and even though we don't have the original box it was no big deal as we had the garage. But I think we've (read I...Derrick knew this a long time ago) realized I'm going to have to get rid of it. We don't know for sure where we'll be next year, but chances are storage space is going to be very limited and there isn't going to be room for our big space-taking artificial tree to be kept the other 11 months of the year. (I think I've already filled up all of our closets and under-bed space in my head and we haven't even packed yet).
So, today I ran to Target and got two 6' artificial trees that are in a super skinny box for 6 dollars each. I'm sure the trees will also be skinny and plasticy, but maybe the fact we'll have two we'll make up for it. You know me...the more Christmas stuff the better. And hey...my new saying for all of these little things I'm thinking of that I may not like when it comes to moving, or any difficult season in life for that matter is..."It's not permanent". Soon I'll be able to go get another (bigger and better!!!) tree.
So, if anyone needs a nice artificial tree, let me know. We have one we need to part with.
How's this for a "blast from the past"?
Can you believe that?? For those of you that have come to know me more recently, that's me on the right. I'm sure the way cool bangs (and the fact I'm actually skinny) may make it hard to recognize me. lol That's my friend Michelle and me at her 15th birthday party. In all of our New Kids on the Block loving glory!! Wow.
I hung out with some friends last night that I've known since high school. It's hard to believe how long we've all known each other. Our kids will be this age before we know it!!!
I love having connections like that. And just wish I had the scrapbooks these girls do to remember it. They have everything documented so well. I bribed Michelle into letting me take just this one.
We hung out playing cards and talking until it was way too late, but man, what a good time we had.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Our day
We are trying to stay busy to keep the boredom from sitting in on this long break. Derrick had to work yestesrday and then watched the UC game with some friends, so the kids and I needed to entertain ourselves for the majority of the day.
We ran some erronds early in the day, which didn't go so well. However, after coming home to a long talk, some lunch, and a nap, we decided to venture out again.
We headed to the mall and had a great time. The kids were able to play in the play area they have and they both rode the train that's still there (although Gina wasn't thrilled with that). They made good enough choices to earn a treat....and we got two new additions to the family.
Rosie and Rudie (short for Rudolph), two matching bears they made. They each picked out a little outfit for their bear to be able to tell them apart. Myles loves his, Gina isn't too sure. She's asked me to bring it back several times. But, once she discovered that Rosie's dress comes off, she's had a ball dressing and undressing her and carrying her around in her doll carrier.
And, Gina gave us an extended little gift this morning when she slept until 8:00. Although, now that she's up, I know why...she has a cold and is complaining her ear hurts. You win some, you lose some, right?
Derrick is off today so we are planning on spending some family time together, and then I'm getting together with some friends this evening.
This has been a much better almost week off than I was fearing it may be. I was about ready to commit myself after Christmas break, but I think we're finally finding our groove now.
Just in time to head back to work, right?
We ran some erronds early in the day, which didn't go so well. However, after coming home to a long talk, some lunch, and a nap, we decided to venture out again.
We headed to the mall and had a great time. The kids were able to play in the play area they have and they both rode the train that's still there (although Gina wasn't thrilled with that). They made good enough choices to earn a treat....and we got two new additions to the family.
Rosie and Rudie (short for Rudolph), two matching bears they made. They each picked out a little outfit for their bear to be able to tell them apart. Myles loves his, Gina isn't too sure. She's asked me to bring it back several times. But, once she discovered that Rosie's dress comes off, she's had a ball dressing and undressing her and carrying her around in her doll carrier.
And, Gina gave us an extended little gift this morning when she slept until 8:00. Although, now that she's up, I know why...she has a cold and is complaining her ear hurts. You win some, you lose some, right?
Derrick is off today so we are planning on spending some family time together, and then I'm getting together with some friends this evening.
This has been a much better almost week off than I was fearing it may be. I was about ready to commit myself after Christmas break, but I think we're finally finding our groove now.
Just in time to head back to work, right?
Update on Gina's hair...
Based on the comments I think I may have misled on you on Gina's hair. While this is a huge victory to us as we have to deal with de-tangling it every morning and for her since she always cried when we had to comb it, it probably isn't anything anyone else would notice.
As a matter of fact, Marilyn when you saw her that was the "after". She didn't get it cut or anything (well, just a little trim from mommy), it's really just a product we found and love because it keeps it from getting frizzy through out the day, and it makes it look a little shinier and keeps it from tangling as much.
Apparently, despite all the intense conditioning treatments we do, the main problem is her hair being so dry. This product adds a little of the natural oils she's missing without weighing it down. It's supposed to be really good for biracial hair, but I think anyone with naturally dry or curly hair would benefit.
Unfortnately, you couldn't really tell a difference from pictures...you'll just have to feel for yourself next time you see her.
As a matter of fact, Marilyn when you saw her that was the "after". She didn't get it cut or anything (well, just a little trim from mommy), it's really just a product we found and love because it keeps it from getting frizzy through out the day, and it makes it look a little shinier and keeps it from tangling as much.
Apparently, despite all the intense conditioning treatments we do, the main problem is her hair being so dry. This product adds a little of the natural oils she's missing without weighing it down. It's supposed to be really good for biracial hair, but I think anyone with naturally dry or curly hair would benefit.
Unfortnately, you couldn't really tell a difference from pictures...you'll just have to feel for yourself next time you see her.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Years Eve!!!
I can't believe it's already the end of 2008!! Where has the time gone?
Here's wishing you all a Happy New Years!!
Here's wishing you all a Happy New Years!!
Hair Victory!
Well, I'm happy to announce we finally have a victory when it comes to Gina's hair. The girl has more weapons in her hair arsenol than most grown women do, yet her hair is still a little...shall we say....crazy.
The day after Christmas I took her into Sally's with bed head and everything so they could see her hair in all it's glory, and when the nice sales lady said "May I help you"? I turned Gina around so she could see the back of her head and said "yes...please tell me how to fix this". She laughed and told me that she thought her hair was beautiful (do they work on tips??) and led me to a product specifically designed for bi-racial hair.
I was a little scared this was just going to be one more product to add to the collection of things that don't work, but when she assured me I could exchange it for something else if I didn't like it, I was sold!!
And I love it!! It gives her her curl back and keeps it from being, as the nice sales lady called it, "fuzzy".
Now we just have to hope it grows a little longer at some point before she's off to school. Unfortunately for her, as much as it grows it just curls right up and doesn't look any longer.
I am already dreading those teenage days with her. I think she's gonna be giving us a little heck for the amount of work it takes. Can you hear it now???
The day after Christmas I took her into Sally's with bed head and everything so they could see her hair in all it's glory, and when the nice sales lady said "May I help you"? I turned Gina around so she could see the back of her head and said "yes...please tell me how to fix this". She laughed and told me that she thought her hair was beautiful (do they work on tips??) and led me to a product specifically designed for bi-racial hair.
I was a little scared this was just going to be one more product to add to the collection of things that don't work, but when she assured me I could exchange it for something else if I didn't like it, I was sold!!
And I love it!! It gives her her curl back and keeps it from being, as the nice sales lady called it, "fuzzy".
Now we just have to hope it grows a little longer at some point before she's off to school. Unfortunately for her, as much as it grows it just curls right up and doesn't look any longer.
I am already dreading those teenage days with her. I think she's gonna be giving us a little heck for the amount of work it takes. Can you hear it now???
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Birthday Party for Jesus
At our Church December 21st...
The kids each brought 2 pairs of gloves. One to exchange and one to donate. Gina's were a little large, but that's okay.
They had a great time listening to the Christmas Story and eating birthday cake.
The kids each brought 2 pairs of gloves. One to exchange and one to donate. Gina's were a little large, but that's okay.
They had a great time listening to the Christmas Story and eating birthday cake.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Birthday, Derrick and Merry Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve can be a tough day to celebrate a birthday and really make it special, but we're going to try hard to do just that.
We plan on going to a church service at 6:30 tonight, and then we have a couple of gifts to assemble on Santa's behalf.
I think we'll rent some movies and carry in dinner and have a nice family celebration. As fun as it can be without cake that is. Who doesn't want cake on their birthday?
The kids are at Cassie's today and Myles is SO excited. He loves Cassie. He and Cody (her dog) were playing ball the whole time I was there and I suspect it'll continue all day. Cody is a big dog, so his face is right at eye level with Gina. Gina got a couple of unwanted kissies today before she said "oop...out"!! Any animal is an "oop" in Gina speak.
Myles is really looking forward to Christmas morning. We are going to put reindeer food outside tonight so the reindeer can find our house, and then we're making Jesus a Happy Birthday cake in the morning. Myles thought he'd like a white cake with chocolate icing and sprinkles. He said today he is looking forward to a robot that walks by itself that is big enough for him to ride on. Good luck with that one, sweetie.
He's also looking forward to his birthday. We are trying to teach him that it's January 18th. His school just sent a newsletter home with January's schedule, and one of the things it mentioned she'd be testing them on is knowing their birthday, address and phone number. Whoops. I've never even tried to teach him those things. And our phone number is a tricky one to learn.
Merry Christmas Eve to all!!!!!!
We plan on going to a church service at 6:30 tonight, and then we have a couple of gifts to assemble on Santa's behalf.
I think we'll rent some movies and carry in dinner and have a nice family celebration. As fun as it can be without cake that is. Who doesn't want cake on their birthday?
The kids are at Cassie's today and Myles is SO excited. He loves Cassie. He and Cody (her dog) were playing ball the whole time I was there and I suspect it'll continue all day. Cody is a big dog, so his face is right at eye level with Gina. Gina got a couple of unwanted kissies today before she said "oop...out"!! Any animal is an "oop" in Gina speak.
Myles is really looking forward to Christmas morning. We are going to put reindeer food outside tonight so the reindeer can find our house, and then we're making Jesus a Happy Birthday cake in the morning. Myles thought he'd like a white cake with chocolate icing and sprinkles. He said today he is looking forward to a robot that walks by itself that is big enough for him to ride on. Good luck with that one, sweetie.
He's also looking forward to his birthday. We are trying to teach him that it's January 18th. His school just sent a newsletter home with January's schedule, and one of the things it mentioned she'd be testing them on is knowing their birthday, address and phone number. Whoops. I've never even tried to teach him those things. And our phone number is a tricky one to learn.
Merry Christmas Eve to all!!!!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Holiday in Lights
We had a great evening last night going through Sharon Woods Holiday in Lights. Derrick wasn't able to go into work since it's slow, so we took advantage of his off time and had some family time.
Gina is SO in love with the Christmas lights. And I love seeing her so happy. So I figured the girl was going to have a heart attack driving through this display.
The conversation went like this:
Mommy. Mommy. Mommy!! Mommy?? LIGHTS!!!!
Daddy. Daddy. Daddy!! Daddy?? LIGHTS!!!
Than Myles would say...hey Gina...do you see those lights. And she'd say "yahhhh" (not yeah. Yaw). I love that. Yaw.
We drove through and then went inside to Santa Land. We saw Santa (from a distance), the train disply which Myles LOVED, and by chance as we were leaving all these people started pouring into this room.
I had no idea what was going on in there, but Gina went with the flow and joined the crowd. I stopped Derrick and Myles to let them know we needed to get Gina and we just watched her. She found a mom that had like four kids and just followed behind all of them as they found their seats. The mom looks up and sees Gina and laughingly says "I have an extra". We just wanted to see what Gina was gonna do...she was more than content. lol
Well, it turns out there was a magic show happening. So we stayed for that and Myles loved it. And little Gina just sat on her chair and watched. It was so funny.
It was a good night and another fun memory.
Gina is SO in love with the Christmas lights. And I love seeing her so happy. So I figured the girl was going to have a heart attack driving through this display.
The conversation went like this:
Mommy. Mommy. Mommy!! Mommy?? LIGHTS!!!!
Daddy. Daddy. Daddy!! Daddy?? LIGHTS!!!
Than Myles would say...hey Gina...do you see those lights. And she'd say "yahhhh" (not yeah. Yaw). I love that. Yaw.
We drove through and then went inside to Santa Land. We saw Santa (from a distance), the train disply which Myles LOVED, and by chance as we were leaving all these people started pouring into this room.
I had no idea what was going on in there, but Gina went with the flow and joined the crowd. I stopped Derrick and Myles to let them know we needed to get Gina and we just watched her. She found a mom that had like four kids and just followed behind all of them as they found their seats. The mom looks up and sees Gina and laughingly says "I have an extra". We just wanted to see what Gina was gonna do...she was more than content. lol
Well, it turns out there was a magic show happening. So we stayed for that and Myles loved it. And little Gina just sat on her chair and watched. It was so funny.
It was a good night and another fun memory.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
It's getting closer!!
Seems like Christmas day is getting close very quickly! That is a good thing in some ways and a reality check in others.
Our tree has been up since Thanksgiving, our Christmas shopping is now complete, and in fact we already celebrated Christmas with my parents this past weekend and had a great time.
Yet, it still seems like there's so much I want to do. And the bad part about that is, I'm not even totally sure what it is exactly that I want to do.
I just love Christmas and this whole season and really wanted to make the most of it this year....enjoying the whole season and not just awaiting that one day.
We have done some fun stuff, and I know we'll do more, yet it somehow doesn't seem complete.
I almost wish there were more Christmas parties to attend, or lots of family gatherings to look forward to, just to enjoy the fun and spirit of the time. Yet, our routine is largely the same with just work and the normal day-to-day stuff. Maybe that's it. I'm searching for ways to make this time different....more special than all the others.
We have a few fun Christmas traditions, and I think we'll start some others this year. I think those traditions are what everyone really remembers, and what makes this time of year so special.
Everyone I talk to lately either mentions how lucky I am to have kids at the age they are for Christmas or they wish their own kids were young again. There's a certain "magic" to Christmas when young kids are involved. Yet, as a parent, I'm struggling to capture that feeling. It somehow seems unattainable amongst all the other daily needs and routines.
I find myself a little jealous of my friends that are teachers since they get this time off every year...seems like it'd be so much easier to do fun stuff when you're not stuck in the same routine of going to work/the sitters.
Maybe I'm just putting too much pressure on myself though...after all, I do really, really like Christmas. Always have. I just want my children to experience that same joy this time of year can bring.
I wish my parents could stay the whole month, and we could get together with the Kopp's and Smith's so much more often and just hang out, bake, play games and enjoy each other's company.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!!!
Our tree has been up since Thanksgiving, our Christmas shopping is now complete, and in fact we already celebrated Christmas with my parents this past weekend and had a great time.
Yet, it still seems like there's so much I want to do. And the bad part about that is, I'm not even totally sure what it is exactly that I want to do.
I just love Christmas and this whole season and really wanted to make the most of it this year....enjoying the whole season and not just awaiting that one day.
We have done some fun stuff, and I know we'll do more, yet it somehow doesn't seem complete.
I almost wish there were more Christmas parties to attend, or lots of family gatherings to look forward to, just to enjoy the fun and spirit of the time. Yet, our routine is largely the same with just work and the normal day-to-day stuff. Maybe that's it. I'm searching for ways to make this time different....more special than all the others.
We have a few fun Christmas traditions, and I think we'll start some others this year. I think those traditions are what everyone really remembers, and what makes this time of year so special.
Everyone I talk to lately either mentions how lucky I am to have kids at the age they are for Christmas or they wish their own kids were young again. There's a certain "magic" to Christmas when young kids are involved. Yet, as a parent, I'm struggling to capture that feeling. It somehow seems unattainable amongst all the other daily needs and routines.
I find myself a little jealous of my friends that are teachers since they get this time off every year...seems like it'd be so much easier to do fun stuff when you're not stuck in the same routine of going to work/the sitters.
Maybe I'm just putting too much pressure on myself though...after all, I do really, really like Christmas. Always have. I just want my children to experience that same joy this time of year can bring.
I wish my parents could stay the whole month, and we could get together with the Kopp's and Smith's so much more often and just hang out, bake, play games and enjoy each other's company.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!!!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
I forgot to mention
the other part to the "cookie story".
(Read the post below before reading this one).
Gina now has a new word and can use it in a phrase.
The word? "cookie".
The phrase? "Mom? Cookie!!"
Maybe there are two apples hanging around this house. lol
(Read the post below before reading this one).
Gina now has a new word and can use it in a phrase.
The word? "cookie".
The phrase? "Mom? Cookie!!"
Maybe there are two apples hanging around this house. lol
If there was ever any doubt....
that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, let me reassure you with this story.
Here's the scary part of this story. We have 2 3-lb tubs of cookie dough in our refrigerator. Can you just feel the weight packing on?? This is so not good.
Dad, we have snickerdoodle cookie dough ready for Sunday!!
So yesterday after the kids and I got home I decided to make some M8M cookies. I scooped the dough onto the pan and went about my business as the oven pre-heated.
At one point I walked out into the family room and Myles went running out of the kitchen. You know...that guilty "here she comes" run.
I looked around and didn't see anything broken or bloody so I didn't give it much thought.
I proceeded to bake the cookies and didn't realize the problem until I removed them from the oven.
We had a pan full of M&M cookies with no M&M's.
Hmmm...wonder how that happened.
I couldn't even get upset though....I was tempted to do it myself. lol
So yes, I am the tree. Myles is the apple.
Cookies anyone?????
Here's the scary part of this story. We have 2 3-lb tubs of cookie dough in our refrigerator. Can you just feel the weight packing on?? This is so not good.
Dad, we have snickerdoodle cookie dough ready for Sunday!!
So yesterday after the kids and I got home I decided to make some M8M cookies. I scooped the dough onto the pan and went about my business as the oven pre-heated.
At one point I walked out into the family room and Myles went running out of the kitchen. You know...that guilty "here she comes" run.
I looked around and didn't see anything broken or bloody so I didn't give it much thought.
I proceeded to bake the cookies and didn't realize the problem until I removed them from the oven.
We had a pan full of M&M cookies with no M&M's.
Hmmm...wonder how that happened.
I couldn't even get upset though....I was tempted to do it myself. lol
So yes, I am the tree. Myles is the apple.
Cookies anyone?????
And just a few more....
If the first one isn't priceless I don't know what is. You can so see the difference in their personalities through these pics.
I'll be able to post a lot more now that I have figured out how to get my pictures uploaded onto my home computer....finally.
And Kim...if you haven't started using Picasa yet, you have to check it out. It's photo storing software that allows you to post pics right to your blog.
Monday, December 1, 2008
What's up in our world
We had a great Thanksgiving, even though we weren't able to make it to St. Louis. We had a quiet family day with lots of good food. We even got our tree put up, which was a lot of fun this year. Myles was very into it and hung almost all of the ornaments himself.
Friday I took the kids over to a friends house and a group of us had pizza, drinks, brownies and played games. I think I must be getting old. lol It was a lot of fun and we all had a great time.
Saturday we all headed downtown to enjoy the Christmas season. We watched people ice skate on Fountain Square, saw the train display, went to the mall and just walked around. It was a lot of fun and not super cold, which made it even more enjoyable.
Unfortunately I had to take Gina to the doctor this morning. She has a (bad) double ear infection and possible strep throat. Poor thing is just miserable and keeps saying "owie". She has the infamous amoxicilin, so hopefully she'll be feeling better in the morning.
Derrick finishes up his training in Madeira tomorrow, and he meets with his boss today to find out which store he goes to next. They are all very spread out, so it may not be any closer, but he likes the change of pace. Hopefully his schedule remains the same, as him being off on Sunday's and Monday's work so well for our family.
I head back to work tomorrow after a long 5 day weekend myself. I guess it'll be good to get in a routine, although I always enjoy my extended breaks.
I think that's all that's happening on our end! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and a good start to the week!
Friday I took the kids over to a friends house and a group of us had pizza, drinks, brownies and played games. I think I must be getting old. lol It was a lot of fun and we all had a great time.
Saturday we all headed downtown to enjoy the Christmas season. We watched people ice skate on Fountain Square, saw the train display, went to the mall and just walked around. It was a lot of fun and not super cold, which made it even more enjoyable.
Unfortunately I had to take Gina to the doctor this morning. She has a (bad) double ear infection and possible strep throat. Poor thing is just miserable and keeps saying "owie". She has the infamous amoxicilin, so hopefully she'll be feeling better in the morning.
Derrick finishes up his training in Madeira tomorrow, and he meets with his boss today to find out which store he goes to next. They are all very spread out, so it may not be any closer, but he likes the change of pace. Hopefully his schedule remains the same, as him being off on Sunday's and Monday's work so well for our family.
I head back to work tomorrow after a long 5 day weekend myself. I guess it'll be good to get in a routine, although I always enjoy my extended breaks.
I think that's all that's happening on our end! Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and a good start to the week!
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