April 8, 2008
Have you seen this?
Bring the Rain It's the story of Todd from the group Selah and his wife Angie and the birth and death of thier newest daughter. I'm am seriously in tears as I'm reading! WOW, if you start at the beginning it will make more sense and explain more, I just can't imagine being as strong as she is in the circumstances she has had to endure. On that note I need to go to bed...
Were Home...
Did you even know we were gone? And did you know I did without the internet for almost an entire 3 days? I connected once and downloaded emails so I could check if the realtor/lawer emailed... but that was it!
So, we left Sunday morning by 8am to go to the Aquarium. We made it there (with the help of the trusty Magellen) by 9:45ish chicago Time. Got to the Aquarium and did all that stuff and left by 1:30. The kids had a good time, but I'm not sure I was as impressed with the whole experience as the money I spent would have a person believe I should be impressed. Not the mention the $45 we spent on 2 lunchables, 3 string cheeses, 1 yogurt 2 drinks a philly beef sandwich and a deli wrap. Are you kidding me????
So we checked into our gorgeous hotel (The Allerton) right on Michigan Ave in the PERFECT location, within walking distance to EVERYTHING! Luckily we had talked to my brother and sister-in-law and found out that the rooms were extremely small so we upgraded to a suite, which meant that we had 2 rooms, one sitting room and one bedroom, perfect for a boy that we didn't know if he would sleep in the same room with the rest of us or not!
After settling in we walked down to the water towers mall to look for shoes for Matt (only 2 or 3 blocks away). Matt found some tennis shoes and some shorts, Bailey got some new earings (dangly ones, her first pair and boy is she PROUD), but that was all. We headed over to the Cheesecake factory for dinner, after struggling to figure out how to get into the restaurant with a stroller we finally made it downstairs and signed in. We waited about 15 minutes to get seated and then we waited almost an hour for our food. Let me tell you that normally cheesecake factory is the highlight of any trip to Chicago for me, that was ruined for all future trips though. We did get free cheesecake out of the deal, but Matt's $7 beers made up for that. $7 for a beer, are you kidding me (again)!?!?
After dinner we walked around for a little while, Landon picked up a new coat and then we headed back to the hotel and got some much needed sleep. Suprisingly Elliot went right to sleep in his pack and play. He has never slept in his pack and play (except for a short nap once in a while). We were so prepared for a terrible trip with little to no sleep. What a nice suprise that was! Really all in all the kids did so GREAT, considering all we did and expected of them!
We woke up bright and early Monday morning (7:30 our time, 6:30 chicago time), tried to waste time by laying in bed for a bit but eventually the monster made us get up and start moving. I asked at the front desk where a bakery was that we could go to for breakfast. The directions were left out of the hotel and then right at the next block and one block up would be the corner bakery. Well, I figured that out of the hotel would mean once we were on Michigan (the entrance to the hotel was on a side street), so we walked and walked and walked and ended up eating at a very very busy Dunkin Donuts. I was slightly discouraged but we all got something.
After breakfast we walked around some more, waiting for shops to open. Specifically American Girl. After we got sick of walking we headed up to the hotel again (which is when I got on the internet), then just Bailey & I headed back out at about 9:45 to go to American Girl. The goal was to get there early so that we could get her doll's hair done (it was looking pretty ratty). You have to get there early or you have to wait forever. We waited outside with a group of other girls and when they opened the doors we were the third group in and the first group upstairs in line for the doll hair salon (Yippeeeee!!!). That meant that we could get the dolls hair done in only 25 minutes (which turned into 45) instead of the hours that some have to wait. While we waited we explored and shopped. Bailey got a t-shirt and some pants and Marisol (the doll) got the same. She was so excited and carried her doll everywhere with her after that! It was fun to spend some one on one time with her too!
We headed back to the hotel after that and we all headed to ESPN for Landon and Matt. We played some (LOTS) of video games and got a wonderful lunch. We had our own private room (they must have seen E running around and screaming), so it was a little less stressful than most of the restaurants we went to (especially Cheesecake Factory).
As we were walking to ESPN we were approached by a homeless man and while I do have compassion, I'm convinced that asking those on the streets is not the answer, there are organizations that will help. Granted, I know this is up for debate and others have other opinions, but this is my blog/my journal so my opinion! Anyway, this man would NOT leave us alone. I was walking as fast as I could and he was talking to Matt behind me, I kept grabbing Bailey up by me and Landon was staying as close to Matt as he could because he was VERY curious as to what this "homeless" stuff was all about, he even grabbed money from his bank before we left to give to a homeless person (he remembered a man from last time we were in Chicago). When he finally left Landon had a lot of questions that we had to answer as best as we could. Landon will soon be donating to an organization that helps homeless very soon I'm sure! I'm glad that he has the compassion, it's all just very hard to explain. We had two other people attatch to matt's hip (figurative) and try to solicit money at two different times too after this.
So anyway... we headed to Navy Pier after lunch. We opted to take the free trolley instead of walking, but as we were getting off the trolley, Elliot's shoe fell off. We didn't realize it until the trolley was half way down the pier... oh joy! Matt wasn't worried about it, oh well, it's just a shoe. But I was, it was a NEW shoe darnit! So Matt walked down the pier (which didn't look far, but was quite a hike) and was able to retrieve it. Bailey, E and I stayed behind in case matt missed the trolley, I could catch it at the stop again. After two trolley's went by and neither one was the one I wanted I gave up and walked to meet Matt. We walked up the pier for a little while checking things out, fun mirrors, stores etc. We then went on a ride on the ferris wheel (which made me a little queasy, but was a fun little thing to do).
Landon's excitement at the whole idea of being in Chicago was fun, he just loved all the people and the tall buildings. It was almost magical to him! It was fun to hear his questions and his theory's for different things.
After the ferris wheel we went to the children's museum. It was Target Free Monday (the first monday of every month). So the kids were free, we just paid for Matt and I. It was so fun, Matt and I both agreed that it would be a great place to go when you don't feel like you are running out of patience (which we both were). We did spend a few hours there despite our lack of patience. The kids built stuff, splashed in water, painted, drew with chalk, climbed and just played and had a GREAT time. We may try to go back some time and just do the children's museum.
After Navy pier Landon and I went to pick up pizza from Ginos East. After ordering they told us it would be 45 minutes so instead of trying to go back to our room and waiting 20 minutes for elevators (which was a perpetual problem), we went to Garretts to get some popcorn at the recommendation of a few people (definately a good recomendation) and then hit Express where I found a few shirts that were on clearance, but since Landon was with me couldn't try them on and unfortunately they will all be going back. We still had time to waste so we went back to the room and them almost immediately turned around and left again (b/c of the elevator issues) and picked up our pizza, which wasn't all that great we didn't think. We then headed out to check out H&M (not impressed) and by the time we were done there everything else was closing so we went back to the room to settle in and watch the college basketball finals. We all fell asleep except for matt. At some point I woke up to him munching on popcorn rather loudly, which made me very irritated (or so he says, I was kinda out of it, although I do remember some of it, I know I get a little irrational when I'm woken up).
This morning we found the Corner Bakery (which we actually found on our trip home from Navy Pier in the taxi). When we got directions originally we were supposed to literally go left out of the hotel, not left on Michigan... duh!!! They had very yummy croissants (or however you would spell that... SARAH????). We were going to walk around a bit and check out a few other stores, but decided to just head to Ikea and then Michigan City instead. So we left our hotel around 9:15 chicago time. Made it to Ikea around 10ish (note to anyone wanting to hit ikea... Tuesday mornings are a GREAT time to go, no one was there). Walked around there for a few hours and got lots of ideas for our "new house", which may never come. AFter that we went to Bass Pro Shops for Matt and then we headed home. We skipped Michigan City... I guess I didn't need anything... hmmmmmmmm?
E was in his stroller or a highchair for about 80% of his waking hours but did exceptionally well the poor guy. The older kids walked forever and ever and ever and never complained. We were amazed at how well everyone did, absolutely AMAZED!!!! It was a great few days of some intense family time, we are all exausted and I have some serious laundry and cleaning to do. Matt is back to work tomorow adn I'm left with the kids. I can't wait to go crawl in my own bed and sleep (although the hotel beds weren't that bad really).
I will be back tomorow with some pictures to share, although I don't think I got anything great I'll share what I have. Just typing all this has worn me out even more!
So, we left Sunday morning by 8am to go to the Aquarium. We made it there (with the help of the trusty Magellen) by 9:45ish chicago Time. Got to the Aquarium and did all that stuff and left by 1:30. The kids had a good time, but I'm not sure I was as impressed with the whole experience as the money I spent would have a person believe I should be impressed. Not the mention the $45 we spent on 2 lunchables, 3 string cheeses, 1 yogurt 2 drinks a philly beef sandwich and a deli wrap. Are you kidding me????
So we checked into our gorgeous hotel (The Allerton) right on Michigan Ave in the PERFECT location, within walking distance to EVERYTHING! Luckily we had talked to my brother and sister-in-law and found out that the rooms were extremely small so we upgraded to a suite, which meant that we had 2 rooms, one sitting room and one bedroom, perfect for a boy that we didn't know if he would sleep in the same room with the rest of us or not!
After settling in we walked down to the water towers mall to look for shoes for Matt (only 2 or 3 blocks away). Matt found some tennis shoes and some shorts, Bailey got some new earings (dangly ones, her first pair and boy is she PROUD), but that was all. We headed over to the Cheesecake factory for dinner, after struggling to figure out how to get into the restaurant with a stroller we finally made it downstairs and signed in. We waited about 15 minutes to get seated and then we waited almost an hour for our food. Let me tell you that normally cheesecake factory is the highlight of any trip to Chicago for me, that was ruined for all future trips though. We did get free cheesecake out of the deal, but Matt's $7 beers made up for that. $7 for a beer, are you kidding me (again)!?!?
After dinner we walked around for a little while, Landon picked up a new coat and then we headed back to the hotel and got some much needed sleep. Suprisingly Elliot went right to sleep in his pack and play. He has never slept in his pack and play (except for a short nap once in a while). We were so prepared for a terrible trip with little to no sleep. What a nice suprise that was! Really all in all the kids did so GREAT, considering all we did and expected of them!
We woke up bright and early Monday morning (7:30 our time, 6:30 chicago time), tried to waste time by laying in bed for a bit but eventually the monster made us get up and start moving. I asked at the front desk where a bakery was that we could go to for breakfast. The directions were left out of the hotel and then right at the next block and one block up would be the corner bakery. Well, I figured that out of the hotel would mean once we were on Michigan (the entrance to the hotel was on a side street), so we walked and walked and walked and ended up eating at a very very busy Dunkin Donuts. I was slightly discouraged but we all got something.
After breakfast we walked around some more, waiting for shops to open. Specifically American Girl. After we got sick of walking we headed up to the hotel again (which is when I got on the internet), then just Bailey & I headed back out at about 9:45 to go to American Girl. The goal was to get there early so that we could get her doll's hair done (it was looking pretty ratty). You have to get there early or you have to wait forever. We waited outside with a group of other girls and when they opened the doors we were the third group in and the first group upstairs in line for the doll hair salon (Yippeeeee!!!). That meant that we could get the dolls hair done in only 25 minutes (which turned into 45) instead of the hours that some have to wait. While we waited we explored and shopped. Bailey got a t-shirt and some pants and Marisol (the doll) got the same. She was so excited and carried her doll everywhere with her after that! It was fun to spend some one on one time with her too!
We headed back to the hotel after that and we all headed to ESPN for Landon and Matt. We played some (LOTS) of video games and got a wonderful lunch. We had our own private room (they must have seen E running around and screaming), so it was a little less stressful than most of the restaurants we went to (especially Cheesecake Factory).
As we were walking to ESPN we were approached by a homeless man and while I do have compassion, I'm convinced that asking those on the streets is not the answer, there are organizations that will help. Granted, I know this is up for debate and others have other opinions, but this is my blog/my journal so my opinion! Anyway, this man would NOT leave us alone. I was walking as fast as I could and he was talking to Matt behind me, I kept grabbing Bailey up by me and Landon was staying as close to Matt as he could because he was VERY curious as to what this "homeless" stuff was all about, he even grabbed money from his bank before we left to give to a homeless person (he remembered a man from last time we were in Chicago). When he finally left Landon had a lot of questions that we had to answer as best as we could. Landon will soon be donating to an organization that helps homeless very soon I'm sure! I'm glad that he has the compassion, it's all just very hard to explain. We had two other people attatch to matt's hip (figurative) and try to solicit money at two different times too after this.
So anyway... we headed to Navy Pier after lunch. We opted to take the free trolley instead of walking, but as we were getting off the trolley, Elliot's shoe fell off. We didn't realize it until the trolley was half way down the pier... oh joy! Matt wasn't worried about it, oh well, it's just a shoe. But I was, it was a NEW shoe darnit! So Matt walked down the pier (which didn't look far, but was quite a hike) and was able to retrieve it. Bailey, E and I stayed behind in case matt missed the trolley, I could catch it at the stop again. After two trolley's went by and neither one was the one I wanted I gave up and walked to meet Matt. We walked up the pier for a little while checking things out, fun mirrors, stores etc. We then went on a ride on the ferris wheel (which made me a little queasy, but was a fun little thing to do).
Landon's excitement at the whole idea of being in Chicago was fun, he just loved all the people and the tall buildings. It was almost magical to him! It was fun to hear his questions and his theory's for different things.
After the ferris wheel we went to the children's museum. It was Target Free Monday (the first monday of every month). So the kids were free, we just paid for Matt and I. It was so fun, Matt and I both agreed that it would be a great place to go when you don't feel like you are running out of patience (which we both were). We did spend a few hours there despite our lack of patience. The kids built stuff, splashed in water, painted, drew with chalk, climbed and just played and had a GREAT time. We may try to go back some time and just do the children's museum.
After Navy pier Landon and I went to pick up pizza from Ginos East. After ordering they told us it would be 45 minutes so instead of trying to go back to our room and waiting 20 minutes for elevators (which was a perpetual problem), we went to Garretts to get some popcorn at the recommendation of a few people (definately a good recomendation) and then hit Express where I found a few shirts that were on clearance, but since Landon was with me couldn't try them on and unfortunately they will all be going back. We still had time to waste so we went back to the room and them almost immediately turned around and left again (b/c of the elevator issues) and picked up our pizza, which wasn't all that great we didn't think. We then headed out to check out H&M (not impressed) and by the time we were done there everything else was closing so we went back to the room to settle in and watch the college basketball finals. We all fell asleep except for matt. At some point I woke up to him munching on popcorn rather loudly, which made me very irritated (or so he says, I was kinda out of it, although I do remember some of it, I know I get a little irrational when I'm woken up).
This morning we found the Corner Bakery (which we actually found on our trip home from Navy Pier in the taxi). When we got directions originally we were supposed to literally go left out of the hotel, not left on Michigan... duh!!! They had very yummy croissants (or however you would spell that... SARAH????). We were going to walk around a bit and check out a few other stores, but decided to just head to Ikea and then Michigan City instead. So we left our hotel around 9:15 chicago time. Made it to Ikea around 10ish (note to anyone wanting to hit ikea... Tuesday mornings are a GREAT time to go, no one was there). Walked around there for a few hours and got lots of ideas for our "new house", which may never come. AFter that we went to Bass Pro Shops for Matt and then we headed home. We skipped Michigan City... I guess I didn't need anything... hmmmmmmmm?
E was in his stroller or a highchair for about 80% of his waking hours but did exceptionally well the poor guy. The older kids walked forever and ever and ever and never complained. We were amazed at how well everyone did, absolutely AMAZED!!!! It was a great few days of some intense family time, we are all exausted and I have some serious laundry and cleaning to do. Matt is back to work tomorow adn I'm left with the kids. I can't wait to go crawl in my own bed and sleep (although the hotel beds weren't that bad really).
I will be back tomorow with some pictures to share, although I don't think I got anything great I'll share what I have. Just typing all this has worn me out even more!
April 5, 2008
Guess what I got today...
a SUNBURN! What a gorgeous day it was... lot's of stuff got done and I mean LOTS and now I'm headed to BED!!!
April 3, 2008
Still laughing
I stil llaugh at the previous post... sorry!
We put our house up for sale/rent on Wednesday and we've now had 9 inquiries about the rent (some also may be interested in buy). One girl actually came and knocked on the door this morning, I wasn't expecting that! Not sure what we will end up doing, we didn't think it through all that much before putting the sign out, didn't think there would be this much action on it!
So this weekend we are packing packing packing, at least packing everything into a storage unit. It will be nice to de-clutter though and get this house show ready! We have a LOT of work to do to get there though, LOTS!!!!
The kids start spring break today, Bailey has a friend spending the night tonight and then maybe Landon tomorow.
I just took Elliot and Brecken to the park this afternoon, what fun! The boys are at such a fun age, and if E weren't such a bully they would probably even play well together, not that they didn't, E is just SOOO mean sometimes. He is bossy and possesive, I guess you could say he is one! Anyway, last year E needed lot's of help at the park getting down the slide and up the slide and to the slide etc. Not now though, I sat on the sidewalk and watched the boys go in circles, up the steps, through the tunnel, up more steps, down the slide and back around! So fun! I'm thinking we will spend lots of time at the park this year!
Yesterdays weather was the best (and today to), I could literally feel my mood change, we played outside, we played football, jumped on the trampoline, walked... ahhhh, it was the BEST!
OK, this is everywhere and maybe I'll be back later when I can make more sense, but for now enjoy your weekend!
We put our house up for sale/rent on Wednesday and we've now had 9 inquiries about the rent (some also may be interested in buy). One girl actually came and knocked on the door this morning, I wasn't expecting that! Not sure what we will end up doing, we didn't think it through all that much before putting the sign out, didn't think there would be this much action on it!
So this weekend we are packing packing packing, at least packing everything into a storage unit. It will be nice to de-clutter though and get this house show ready! We have a LOT of work to do to get there though, LOTS!!!!
The kids start spring break today, Bailey has a friend spending the night tonight and then maybe Landon tomorow.
I just took Elliot and Brecken to the park this afternoon, what fun! The boys are at such a fun age, and if E weren't such a bully they would probably even play well together, not that they didn't, E is just SOOO mean sometimes. He is bossy and possesive, I guess you could say he is one! Anyway, last year E needed lot's of help at the park getting down the slide and up the slide and to the slide etc. Not now though, I sat on the sidewalk and watched the boys go in circles, up the steps, through the tunnel, up more steps, down the slide and back around! So fun! I'm thinking we will spend lots of time at the park this year!
Yesterdays weather was the best (and today to), I could literally feel my mood change, we played outside, we played football, jumped on the trampoline, walked... ahhhh, it was the BEST!
OK, this is everywhere and maybe I'll be back later when I can make more sense, but for now enjoy your weekend!
April 1, 2008
Guess what...
I'm pregnant! Totally unexpected but were very thrilled! Only 8 weeks along so I"m not feeling well, but it will pass!
Just so there is no confusion and for those that DID NOT check the comments I want to verify that we ALL know that this was a big APRIL FOOLS JOKE! There is no baby comin' nor will there be (Sarah and Selena!!!!)!
Hope your April Fools day was good!
Just so there is no confusion and for those that DID NOT check the comments I want to verify that we ALL know that this was a big APRIL FOOLS JOKE! There is no baby comin' nor will there be (Sarah and Selena!!!!)!
Hope your April Fools day was good!
Laughing so hard...
thanks Becky! This is so exactly what I hear everyday... minus the Louis of course!
March 31, 2008
I forgot to mention...
Can you believe I forgot to mention ANYTHING in my novel from earlier? Well, I did... today is Matt's 29th birthday!
The extra delicous birthday cake... from DeBoer, almond cake with raspberry filling adn buttercream frosting! Seriously DELICIOUS!
The kids and I decorated the house...
Waiting for dad to get home...
The one armed man attempting to open a birthday card!
Matt opening his present with Bailey's help! (It was a wratchet set, very exciting I know!)
The extra delicous birthday cake... from DeBoer, almond cake with raspberry filling adn buttercream frosting! Seriously DELICIOUS!
The kids and I decorated the house...
Waiting for dad to get home...
The one armed man attempting to open a birthday card!
Matt opening his present with Bailey's help! (It was a wratchet set, very exciting I know!)
This weekend...
We had a good weekend, I was in a crazy bad mood for most of it, mostly with the kids unfortunately, I think I had just had enough! That last paragraph from my previous post just carried over for the rest of the weekend.
When we took Landon to his baseball practice it was in an almost unmarked building (which we realized we were familiar with the building later), on a random side street so we drove around for over 20 minutes looking for the place, I was so irritated that Matt didn't just get directions from the beginning, I couldn't even talk b/c I would have said something that I shouldn't have. Eventually he stopped to get directions (which took another 10 minutes for some reason, the whole time I'm just getting madder and madder). We found it finally. We ran to Target to return something and then returned to watch the boys! They were doing good but I'm a little disappointed that we only know one other boy on the team. Landon's already informed us that he doesn't want to do baseball next year, but would rather do a different basketball program. I dont' care what he says though, he's finishing this year, he can not be a quitter. We knew going into this that baseball wasn't his favorite or strongest sport so I'm really not suprised! (It's not mine either).
Then after baseball we looked for Matt's birthday present (a marine radio) and din't find one at all so we decided to go to Kobe for dinner for his birthday. What a joke. I have to say that I normally LOVE Kobe, LOVE IT! THis time not so much. If you've never been it's one of those places where you sit around the grill and watch them prepare you food. You get a ton of food normally and it's very yummy! You could easily end up sitting next to complete strangers if you go with less than 10 people. Well, we only had 5. The couple that sat next to me kept asking me to move over, they didn't have enough room. I will admit that it was tight, but if Imoved over any more E wasn't going to be able to use the table for his plate (and his highchair didn't have a tray). I was already irritated at that and then as we were getting closer to finishing up dinner (we were by no means finished) our waitress came with boxes and pretty much scooped up my kids plates from underneath thier forks and boxed thier food up. And then she said that she was sorry that she was making us leave, but she needed the table. WHAT????? Since when is it ok to kick people out? There was another table open that they could use (and actually we must not have left quick enough b/c they did end up using it). We definately didn't enjoy the dinner as much as we should have, we were only there for about 50 mintues, normally a meal should take at least (minimum) an hour and a half.
After that we came home and played outside for a little bit when we came in Matt could easily sense my anxiety and told me he would take care of the kids so me and my computer disappeared upstairs all by ourselves! That felt good!
Sunday we got up and went to sunday school and church (where I was once again reassured that God wants me to go to Africa). After church we came home and made a leftover type lunch, laid E down for a nap, grabbed a quick one myself and then when E woke up the kids and I went to get matt's birthday present while he continued to sleep. That was enough to drive me crazy, me in a terrible no good very bad mood and three kids, one of which is extrememly strong willed and trying to be independent right now!
Dinner and bed after all that... I talked to Sarah for a little bit in the evening adn I think that helped my mood a little. Not sure why, maybe I had just had to much family time this weekend! Who knows! I definately feel better this morning!
E hasn't been sleeping all night in quite a while, he wakes up around 4am saying "Mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy...", but it's almost like he's talking in his sleep b/c I go in thier and he's laying down with his eyes closed still. Unfortunately I can't sleep through that, Matt doesn't have a problem with it though! Finally after an hour of up and down I made Matt go in thier, Matt told him it was time to go to sleep and the child did it! What's up with that?
I did notice the other day that he has two teeth coming in on top, not the ones you would expect though, I think they are molars even. That could be part of the reason for his lack of sleep, but I wonder if he has an ear infection too??? No fear though we are going to the doctor this morning for his 18mo appt so we will have him checked out! Wish me luck, I'm taking Carson too, so we and two kids 2 and 18 months. I'll be back later with an update!
Were home from the doctor, all went well! Little boy sat on the table the whole time they were looking at him (normally they put them on mom's lap), he sat still and let them do whatever they wanted, then the poor little guy had to get a shot, we weren't planning on that at all unfortunately. He doesn't have any ear infections (both relief and disappointment, I was hoping there was some kind of curable explanation for the night wake ups). It's probably b/c of his teeth that he is waking up though, and maybe a little bit of habit too! Lovely! He is 32 1/2" long, 25 1/2 pounds, both 50th percentile. He's a healthy little boy!
When we took Landon to his baseball practice it was in an almost unmarked building (which we realized we were familiar with the building later), on a random side street so we drove around for over 20 minutes looking for the place, I was so irritated that Matt didn't just get directions from the beginning, I couldn't even talk b/c I would have said something that I shouldn't have. Eventually he stopped to get directions (which took another 10 minutes for some reason, the whole time I'm just getting madder and madder). We found it finally. We ran to Target to return something and then returned to watch the boys! They were doing good but I'm a little disappointed that we only know one other boy on the team. Landon's already informed us that he doesn't want to do baseball next year, but would rather do a different basketball program. I dont' care what he says though, he's finishing this year, he can not be a quitter. We knew going into this that baseball wasn't his favorite or strongest sport so I'm really not suprised! (It's not mine either).
Then after baseball we looked for Matt's birthday present (a marine radio) and din't find one at all so we decided to go to Kobe for dinner for his birthday. What a joke. I have to say that I normally LOVE Kobe, LOVE IT! THis time not so much. If you've never been it's one of those places where you sit around the grill and watch them prepare you food. You get a ton of food normally and it's very yummy! You could easily end up sitting next to complete strangers if you go with less than 10 people. Well, we only had 5. The couple that sat next to me kept asking me to move over, they didn't have enough room. I will admit that it was tight, but if Imoved over any more E wasn't going to be able to use the table for his plate (and his highchair didn't have a tray). I was already irritated at that and then as we were getting closer to finishing up dinner (we were by no means finished) our waitress came with boxes and pretty much scooped up my kids plates from underneath thier forks and boxed thier food up. And then she said that she was sorry that she was making us leave, but she needed the table. WHAT????? Since when is it ok to kick people out? There was another table open that they could use (and actually we must not have left quick enough b/c they did end up using it). We definately didn't enjoy the dinner as much as we should have, we were only there for about 50 mintues, normally a meal should take at least (minimum) an hour and a half.
After that we came home and played outside for a little bit when we came in Matt could easily sense my anxiety and told me he would take care of the kids so me and my computer disappeared upstairs all by ourselves! That felt good!
Sunday we got up and went to sunday school and church (where I was once again reassured that God wants me to go to Africa). After church we came home and made a leftover type lunch, laid E down for a nap, grabbed a quick one myself and then when E woke up the kids and I went to get matt's birthday present while he continued to sleep. That was enough to drive me crazy, me in a terrible no good very bad mood and three kids, one of which is extrememly strong willed and trying to be independent right now!
Dinner and bed after all that... I talked to Sarah for a little bit in the evening adn I think that helped my mood a little. Not sure why, maybe I had just had to much family time this weekend! Who knows! I definately feel better this morning!
E hasn't been sleeping all night in quite a while, he wakes up around 4am saying "Mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy... mommy...", but it's almost like he's talking in his sleep b/c I go in thier and he's laying down with his eyes closed still. Unfortunately I can't sleep through that, Matt doesn't have a problem with it though! Finally after an hour of up and down I made Matt go in thier, Matt told him it was time to go to sleep and the child did it! What's up with that?
I did notice the other day that he has two teeth coming in on top, not the ones you would expect though, I think they are molars even. That could be part of the reason for his lack of sleep, but I wonder if he has an ear infection too??? No fear though we are going to the doctor this morning for his 18mo appt so we will have him checked out! Wish me luck, I'm taking Carson too, so we and two kids 2 and 18 months. I'll be back later with an update!
Were home from the doctor, all went well! Little boy sat on the table the whole time they were looking at him (normally they put them on mom's lap), he sat still and let them do whatever they wanted, then the poor little guy had to get a shot, we weren't planning on that at all unfortunately. He doesn't have any ear infections (both relief and disappointment, I was hoping there was some kind of curable explanation for the night wake ups). It's probably b/c of his teeth that he is waking up though, and maybe a little bit of habit too! Lovely! He is 32 1/2" long, 25 1/2 pounds, both 50th percentile. He's a healthy little boy!
March 29, 2008
I Love THIS Saturday...
Seriously, I can't remember such a relaxed Saturday in a LOOOONNNGGGG time! I was in my pajamas until 10:30! For the past few months we have had to be somewhere doing something for sure before 10am, which is normally fine and I'm not complaining b/c truly I can't imagine my life without all the busyness, but there is something about this relaxed pace that we are enjoying too! I let Matt sleep in, played with the kids, watched cartoons and made waffles, then we all got dressed and headed to Sam's Club. Picked up a few things and stopped a few other places, now we are home, just waiting to bring Landon to baseball practice. Matt, myeself, Bailey & E are going to look at a few houses while we are out and we are going to go get Matt's birthday present (which he will be picking out) after practice is done! I may stop by World Market too, just to look though!
Despite this slow pace, I'm feeling a little "anxious" right now. Like I'm going to yell at the next person to look at me funny! I was like this last night too, not sure what the problem is but I can feel the tension from my shoulders and neck all the way to my toes! I just want the house to be quiet for 10 minutes, there are always noises, arguing, fighting going on and it's driving me NUTS! Matt keeps telling me to "look at this house" on the internet and while I would love to find a great house for a great price, we need to sell our house first! So why bother looking for a new house? OK, I need to go rest or something... enjoy your weekend!
Despite this slow pace, I'm feeling a little "anxious" right now. Like I'm going to yell at the next person to look at me funny! I was like this last night too, not sure what the problem is but I can feel the tension from my shoulders and neck all the way to my toes! I just want the house to be quiet for 10 minutes, there are always noises, arguing, fighting going on and it's driving me NUTS! Matt keeps telling me to "look at this house" on the internet and while I would love to find a great house for a great price, we need to sell our house first! So why bother looking for a new house? OK, I need to go rest or something... enjoy your weekend!
March 28, 2008
Relief and Disappointment all at once...
Everything in HIS timing, right? Did you notice the ticker above? My Africa trip is getting delayed b/c of some unforseen circumstances, many of them actually! But we are still going...just not until January 2009! The school that we were going to dedicate isn't going to be finished, the well that was supposed to be dug by then isn't going to be finished (or even started for that matter), some of the people that weren't going to be able to go b/c of health/family issues will be able to go... the list just goes on!
So, if you were thinking that this would be a great trip for you but were intimidated by the dates we were traveling, now the door is open again, I would encourage you to pray about it!
So, if you were thinking that this would be a great trip for you but were intimidated by the dates we were traveling, now the door is open again, I would encourage you to pray about it!
March 27, 2008
4th grade spelling list & booster seats
I definately don't have a huge vocabulary, but these words are just WAY above me.
Check this out...
dodecahedron
desolate
disconsolate
ominous
tollbooth
expectations
epilimnion
cacophony
phenemenom
idiosynchrosy
valuable
awkwardly
Yeah... and if you want to know the definition of any of them go ahead and look them up on dictionary dot com!
Did you hear at all about the new law that kids up to age 8 and 4 foot something have to be in carseats starting in June or July? Bust out that booster again Bailey... she'll love that!
Check this out...
dodecahedron
desolate
disconsolate
ominous
tollbooth
expectations
epilimnion
cacophony
phenemenom
idiosynchrosy
valuable
awkwardly
Yeah... and if you want to know the definition of any of them go ahead and look them up on dictionary dot com!
Did you hear at all about the new law that kids up to age 8 and 4 foot something have to be in carseats starting in June or July? Bust out that booster again Bailey... she'll love that!
Crazy Bounce Fun
Look at those lips going after my boy! Aren't they cute despite my blurry picture?
We had a great time at CB yesterday, it not only wore out the boys but it wore me out too! I've been so tired lately, I've even been hitting snooze or just flat our resetting my alarm clock, so unlike me!
We were even able to play outside again yesterday, me without a coat! The boys blew bubbles, Elliot ran into the road, they pushed the lawn mowers around, it was GREAT! I'm so ready for all out spring! Today is dreary and gray, not a favorite kind of day for sure!
Tonight we get to go to Fun Night at Landon's school, Matt has to help the kids with games b/c I get to work so that should be interesting! We'll see how that goes!
We had a great time at CB yesterday, it not only wore out the boys but it wore me out too! I've been so tired lately, I've even been hitting snooze or just flat our resetting my alarm clock, so unlike me!
We were even able to play outside again yesterday, me without a coat! The boys blew bubbles, Elliot ran into the road, they pushed the lawn mowers around, it was GREAT! I'm so ready for all out spring! Today is dreary and gray, not a favorite kind of day for sure!
Tonight we get to go to Fun Night at Landon's school, Matt has to help the kids with games b/c I get to work so that should be interesting! We'll see how that goes!
March 25, 2008
An Open Invite:
What: Playdate at Crazy Bounce
When: Wednesday, March 26th from 9-11am
Who: Anyone who has a child 7 or younger that knows me or Sarah
Why: For some fun for the the youngins
Cost: $7 a kid (includes 2 hours of jump time as well as drink and popcorn)
We have been before and it is a blast- please join us!!!!!!
When: Wednesday, March 26th from 9-11am
Who: Anyone who has a child 7 or younger that knows me or Sarah
Why: For some fun for the the youngins
Cost: $7 a kid (includes 2 hours of jump time as well as drink and popcorn)
We have been before and it is a blast- please join us!!!!!!
March 24, 2008
How was your weekend?
How was your Easter more specifically? Did you love celebrating in the snow (again?)? No outdoor Easter Egg hunts, that's for sure! We woke up early and did our little easter egg hunt, the bunny hid some pre-filled plastic eggs (courtesy of my 7pm Saturday night trip to Target) adn some of the eggs we colored. Elliot even shared in the fun of hiding those things. We almost thought that the bunny didn't bring an easter basket for the kids this year, but then I caught a glimpse of one basket (which looked to belong to Elliot b/c of one of the toys on top) and led the kids to it, they pulled it out and it was a FULL one, quite large too... all for Elliot???? No way, that bunny was tricky this year, he only left one basket with small gifts for each kid inside. Lots' of jellybeans, HSM2 for bailey, a bubble blower for E and a football adn word search for landon! What a great bunny!
After that we dropped the kids off at Sunday school and Matt adn I went looking for houses, it's kind of our sunday ritual if the kids have sunday school and we don't! And, like every other time we didn't find a thing! That's ok though, we have time!
Church was great, although I shed a few tears. I hate crying in public! During the announcements they were talking about a man that died while his daughter was singing hymns with him (this happened easter morning), and that just struck to close to home for me. When my mom passed away I was reading a Psalm to her, I saw her take her last breath while I was reading! Once I recovered from that I was able to enjoy the sermon and the thought that my mom is in heaven with Jesus all becasue he died on that cross for us! I was struck by the wonder that God actually gave up his son for us, so that we could go to heaven and how hard that would be. I often think of it as a removed thing, it couldn't have bothered him to let his son die because he knew that he would be alive again in three days, but to watch his son suffer like taht must have been absolutely miserable. Dann also talked about Abraham giving his son Isaac as an offering, but God stopped him before he actually killed him. I can't imagine getting even that far. I DO love God and I do trust him with most things, but that may be a bit much for me to wrap my mind and heart around. I guess that just means that I still have some work to do in my life!
After church we headed up north to my grandparents house for lunch. Ham, potatoes, veggies and some yummy desserts! Then it was home again for a little bit and then off to Matt's dads for dinner (hamburgers). We didn't get home until about 8:30 so it was a long day and another messed up nap day for E. Two of those in a row, it makes me a little worried!
Not a whole lot going on this week. BSF tonight. Bailey has sharing night at her school on Tuesday night from 5-5:30 where she can show us all that she has been doing and working on (have to find a babysitter for that yet)! Church Wednesday. Thursday is fun night at Landon's school. Nothing on the books for Friday yet (Matt and I may have to go out for his birthday though). Saturday Landon might have baseball practice (it's a rumor we heard)! All in all it feels pretty tame right now, I'm sure it will fill up though, it always does!!
I didn't even take a whole lot of pictures yesterday for easter, I am SOOOO sick of taking the same pictures over and over and over. I'm so sick of being inside, I just want to go outside and play in the yard (not the mud though), enjoy the sunshine, be able to take my coat off, mow the yard (yup, I'm even ready to mow again), draw with chalk, blow bubbles, put a for sale sign in our yard again... you name it I'm ready for it! Come on spring... come quick!
After that we dropped the kids off at Sunday school and Matt adn I went looking for houses, it's kind of our sunday ritual if the kids have sunday school and we don't! And, like every other time we didn't find a thing! That's ok though, we have time!
Church was great, although I shed a few tears. I hate crying in public! During the announcements they were talking about a man that died while his daughter was singing hymns with him (this happened easter morning), and that just struck to close to home for me. When my mom passed away I was reading a Psalm to her, I saw her take her last breath while I was reading! Once I recovered from that I was able to enjoy the sermon and the thought that my mom is in heaven with Jesus all becasue he died on that cross for us! I was struck by the wonder that God actually gave up his son for us, so that we could go to heaven and how hard that would be. I often think of it as a removed thing, it couldn't have bothered him to let his son die because he knew that he would be alive again in three days, but to watch his son suffer like taht must have been absolutely miserable. Dann also talked about Abraham giving his son Isaac as an offering, but God stopped him before he actually killed him. I can't imagine getting even that far. I DO love God and I do trust him with most things, but that may be a bit much for me to wrap my mind and heart around. I guess that just means that I still have some work to do in my life!
After church we headed up north to my grandparents house for lunch. Ham, potatoes, veggies and some yummy desserts! Then it was home again for a little bit and then off to Matt's dads for dinner (hamburgers). We didn't get home until about 8:30 so it was a long day and another messed up nap day for E. Two of those in a row, it makes me a little worried!
Not a whole lot going on this week. BSF tonight. Bailey has sharing night at her school on Tuesday night from 5-5:30 where she can show us all that she has been doing and working on (have to find a babysitter for that yet)! Church Wednesday. Thursday is fun night at Landon's school. Nothing on the books for Friday yet (Matt and I may have to go out for his birthday though). Saturday Landon might have baseball practice (it's a rumor we heard)! All in all it feels pretty tame right now, I'm sure it will fill up though, it always does!!
I didn't even take a whole lot of pictures yesterday for easter, I am SOOOO sick of taking the same pictures over and over and over. I'm so sick of being inside, I just want to go outside and play in the yard (not the mud though), enjoy the sunshine, be able to take my coat off, mow the yard (yup, I'm even ready to mow again), draw with chalk, blow bubbles, put a for sale sign in our yard again... you name it I'm ready for it! Come on spring... come quick!
March 22, 2008
Exausted
The first game of the 3-on-3 tournament that Landon played in was a forfeit by the other team (the game was supposed to be at 7:30), luckily we found out last night at 10 so we were able to sleep in a little, but not to much though b/c then we didn't know when his first game would be, turns out it was at 9:30. They played thier first game with one win under their belt already, how nice is that? They played at 9:30, then not til 1:30, then 4 and 4:30. Unfortunately one of thier players was on day eight of having the flu so they only had three for a three on three which makes three boys very tired by the time the game is half over. They played hard though. They had a really good time too, which is always great. There were tears after the last game was finished unfortunately, they were so disappointed! Matt and I are exausted along with Elliot. I'm realizing how much work it is for me when Matt has a cast. Elliot was a bear for the second game (the 1:30 game, normally he would be sleeping during this time), he wanted to get down and run on the court in back of us (big guys) and then on Landon's court... he was all over the place, so I held him down on my lap, literally had to force him down! Thankfully Matt's mom watched him for the last two games (THANKS MARILYN)!
So that was our day... lot's of plans for Easter tomorow to keep us busy again, I'm ready for another weekend already and this one isn't even over yet! Happy Easter to you!
So that was our day... lot's of plans for Easter tomorow to keep us busy again, I'm ready for another weekend already and this one isn't even over yet! Happy Easter to you!
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