"Mom, you're my Mom. You can join my party anytime."
"Mom, you're my stinker Mom."
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Princess Potty, I mean, Party
Olivia has been working really hard on potty training for, well, it feels like forever! This last week we have seen some major strides! She has gone from flat out refusing, screaming, acting like I was asking her to eat dirt to initiating going potty on her own! She's still not consistent, and prefers to use the potty only when she's with me (or me and other she can show off to...), but hey she's doing it! Sunday she used the potty 5 times, all on her own! Yesterday she was at daycare, refused to go there, but came home and used the potty 2 times before bed! Today she went 4 times! She's leery about panties at this point; I think she's scared to pee in them, but she's all about pull-ups right now. And hey, I just want to do what's going to work!! I think I told you that she's trying to earn a Princess Party by using the potty...I ordered her plates, napkins, and cups yesterday. She'll be thrilled!
Know what else? She's in a nap refusing phase...and I haven't even freaked out! :) I may have gotten a bit frustrated in the moment..but I haven't freaked out. I'm growing up into such a big Mommy!
Speaking of growing up... I think I've told you about Olivia's phrase "Should we talk a little talk?" Here's one of our conversations from last week:
Olivia @ breakfast: Mom, should we talk a little talk?
Me: Sure, what should we talk about? (This is standard in these conversations.)
Olivia: Beds.
Me: Okay, what about beds?
Olivia: I sleep in a big girl bed!
Me: Yes! You do, do you like your big girl bed?
Olivia: Yes! Hey Booga, when you get bigger you can sleep in my big girl bed with me? (Puts on her best "Mommy talking to baby voice") Would you like that Booga baby?? We could cuddle! And Mommy, when you get littler, then you can sleep in my big girl bed with us too!
Me: Oh okay, but I'm not sure I'm getting any littler... What about Daddy?
Olivia: No, he sleeps in your bed.
:)
Know what else? She's in a nap refusing phase...and I haven't even freaked out! :) I may have gotten a bit frustrated in the moment..but I haven't freaked out. I'm growing up into such a big Mommy!
Speaking of growing up... I think I've told you about Olivia's phrase "Should we talk a little talk?" Here's one of our conversations from last week:
Olivia @ breakfast: Mom, should we talk a little talk?
Me: Sure, what should we talk about? (This is standard in these conversations.)
Olivia: Beds.
Me: Okay, what about beds?
Olivia: I sleep in a big girl bed!
Me: Yes! You do, do you like your big girl bed?
Olivia: Yes! Hey Booga, when you get bigger you can sleep in my big girl bed with me? (Puts on her best "Mommy talking to baby voice") Would you like that Booga baby?? We could cuddle! And Mommy, when you get littler, then you can sleep in my big girl bed with us too!
Me: Oh okay, but I'm not sure I'm getting any littler... What about Daddy?
Olivia: No, he sleeps in your bed.
:)
Friday, February 19, 2010
I passed!
FINALLY! My journey to becoming a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is done! I took my final exam this morning and passed! And what an exam it was... Let me tell you about the journey!
Grad school from 2003-2006
Took 1st licensure exam in Feb. 2007 (9 months pregnant) :) & passed
Next 3 years: worked part-time collecting client contact & supervision hours, in between maternity leaves!
Apply for & am accepted to state exam to be taken today!
Yesterday morning I had a meeting in the cities, then I took the day just for me! My first stop was to Rosedale to do a little shopping. I desperately needed a new outfit for my exam today...I didn't even bring a backup with me so it was a good thing I found something! I also found Olivia's birthday present, which I am SO excited about! (I'll tell you later...) Grabbed a quick bite to eat and headed to.... A HOTEL! I needed some serious R & R before this exam and some time to worry ONLY about me, so Ryan and I decided it would be a great idea for me to get a hotel room all to myself for the night. I spent the afternoon studying, studying, working out in their facilities reading flashcards, and studied some more. My Dad had a client down in Roseville so he came and took me out to eat for a break. Thanks Dad! After dinner I studied a bit more and watched cable! (always a treat for me!) Slept great and headed to my exam this morning.
The exam.... A 20 min. oral exam in front of 2 board members. You answer 20 questions, step out of the room, they deliberate, and you come back in to find out if you pass or fail. Talk about intense! I am so thankful that I passed and that I can close a door on this chapter...it has been such a long time coming!!
Yay! Now hopefully I'll be back blogging a bit more!! And taking some pictures of my kids...I think I'll go find those camera batteries!
Grad school from 2003-2006
Took 1st licensure exam in Feb. 2007 (9 months pregnant) :) & passed
Next 3 years: worked part-time collecting client contact & supervision hours, in between maternity leaves!
Apply for & am accepted to state exam to be taken today!
Yesterday morning I had a meeting in the cities, then I took the day just for me! My first stop was to Rosedale to do a little shopping. I desperately needed a new outfit for my exam today...I didn't even bring a backup with me so it was a good thing I found something! I also found Olivia's birthday present, which I am SO excited about! (I'll tell you later...) Grabbed a quick bite to eat and headed to.... A HOTEL! I needed some serious R & R before this exam and some time to worry ONLY about me, so Ryan and I decided it would be a great idea for me to get a hotel room all to myself for the night. I spent the afternoon studying, studying, working out in their facilities reading flashcards, and studied some more. My Dad had a client down in Roseville so he came and took me out to eat for a break. Thanks Dad! After dinner I studied a bit more and watched cable! (always a treat for me!) Slept great and headed to my exam this morning.
The exam.... A 20 min. oral exam in front of 2 board members. You answer 20 questions, step out of the room, they deliberate, and you come back in to find out if you pass or fail. Talk about intense! I am so thankful that I passed and that I can close a door on this chapter...it has been such a long time coming!!
Yay! Now hopefully I'll be back blogging a bit more!! And taking some pictures of my kids...I think I'll go find those camera batteries!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sick Boy
Aidan has been plagued with ear infections this winter. He currently is on antibiotics for ear infection number 4...in 8 weeks. He's basically on a cycle of finishing antibiotics and a few days later we're back in for the next round. The infections are switching ears, so it's not necessarily a recurrent one, although sometimes it is... This time around he's been miserable! High fever, not sleeping, sad little boy. I am tired of it. He is tired of it. I'm TIRED (read: lack of sleep).
Any suggestions from you Mom's who have had kids with lots of ear infections? Tubes? Chiropractor? Wait it out?
In other news...
My camera has been out of batteries for a good 3 weeks. I bought batteries...haven't put them in the camera so no pics. That is my goal for this coming weekend.
I'm behind in laundry and other assorted house cleaning things.
I'm still studying...and getting super sick of it. And still anxious for my test.
Olivia had a double ear infection last week...doing better now, but just getting a cough again (probably thanks to her brother). BRING ON SPRING.
Olivia has also had some excellent "Oliviaisms" this week, but I don't have time to remember them right now. Except for that she calls San Diego, "Bingo".
By the way, Olivia and I are going to San Diego! My mom will be there for a conference in March and my good friend, Delinda, will be able to come down to visit too, plus my cousin Natalie lives there! We are so excited!!!
Ryan is still working crazy hours at work, but we're thankful for the work and even the overtime!
My mom and grandma were both in the hospital last week, but are both home now and doing well.
Can you see why I haven't updated lately??
Any suggestions from you Mom's who have had kids with lots of ear infections? Tubes? Chiropractor? Wait it out?
In other news...
My camera has been out of batteries for a good 3 weeks. I bought batteries...haven't put them in the camera so no pics. That is my goal for this coming weekend.
I'm behind in laundry and other assorted house cleaning things.
I'm still studying...and getting super sick of it. And still anxious for my test.
Olivia had a double ear infection last week...doing better now, but just getting a cough again (probably thanks to her brother). BRING ON SPRING.
Olivia has also had some excellent "Oliviaisms" this week, but I don't have time to remember them right now. Except for that she calls San Diego, "Bingo".
By the way, Olivia and I are going to San Diego! My mom will be there for a conference in March and my good friend, Delinda, will be able to come down to visit too, plus my cousin Natalie lives there! We are so excited!!!
Ryan is still working crazy hours at work, but we're thankful for the work and even the overtime!
My mom and grandma were both in the hospital last week, but are both home now and doing well.
Can you see why I haven't updated lately??
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Blah.
Lots on my mind.
Lots to do.
Little motivation on this Saturday morning.
Had a busy, but enjoyable week. Lots of playtime with the kids, a couple of great playdates, and even got to play Nintendo with my B/F/F/O/I/K/Y/A, Bridgit...just like when we were 8. :)
Ryan's crazy busy at work...80 hour weeks. I have a lot of studying to do. Trying to squeeze it in between playtime and SLEEP.
Olivia fell at Bridgit's yesterday and has a serious shiner by her eye. I was amazed she didn't split it open when she hit it...hoping she doesn't get a black eye!
Aidan is so happy this week after getting some MORE meds for ANOTHER ear infection. He had his second night last night of NOT eating AT ALL! Hoorah Aidan! He still woke up a couple of times, but was easily comforted.
Planning Olivia's upcoming birthday party!!
Lots to do.
Little motivation on this Saturday morning.
Had a busy, but enjoyable week. Lots of playtime with the kids, a couple of great playdates, and even got to play Nintendo with my B/F/F/O/I/K/Y/A, Bridgit...just like when we were 8. :)
Ryan's crazy busy at work...80 hour weeks. I have a lot of studying to do. Trying to squeeze it in between playtime and SLEEP.
Olivia fell at Bridgit's yesterday and has a serious shiner by her eye. I was amazed she didn't split it open when she hit it...hoping she doesn't get a black eye!
Aidan is so happy this week after getting some MORE meds for ANOTHER ear infection. He had his second night last night of NOT eating AT ALL! Hoorah Aidan! He still woke up a couple of times, but was easily comforted.
Planning Olivia's upcoming birthday party!!
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Just so you know...
It isn't because I don't like you that I'm not posting.
I'm really busy.
Big exam coming up in...well I'm not telling you when in case I fail. Then I'd have to tell you that too.
I'm busy studying...or procrastinating online during my study time at Caribou.
You can pray for me that I pass...and survive!
We're good though. Busy, but good.
A couple Oliviaisms to tide you over:
Last weekend they had a babysitter during the day...at the end of the day our babysitter, Katelyn, had to get ready to go to a banquet. Olivia was watching her do her hair. She said, "Wow, Katelyn, you look so beautiful! Just like a walrus!"
My Dad makes "smart" comments sometimes...We call them "Roger talk". He sounds crabby, although he always denies he is...right Rog? So on Tuesday my parents had the kids while we worked, and my Dad said something to my Mom and Olivia said, "Grandpa, Don't be so grumpy!"
On our way to daycare this morning, Aidan was suspicously quiet in the back. I asked Olivia what he was doing and she looked at him and said, "He's thinking."
:) Love my girl! (And my boy too, but he doesn't say too much yet!)
I'm really busy.
Big exam coming up in...well I'm not telling you when in case I fail. Then I'd have to tell you that too.
I'm busy studying...or procrastinating online during my study time at Caribou.
You can pray for me that I pass...and survive!
We're good though. Busy, but good.
A couple Oliviaisms to tide you over:
Last weekend they had a babysitter during the day...at the end of the day our babysitter, Katelyn, had to get ready to go to a banquet. Olivia was watching her do her hair. She said, "Wow, Katelyn, you look so beautiful! Just like a walrus!"
My Dad makes "smart" comments sometimes...We call them "Roger talk". He sounds crabby, although he always denies he is...right Rog? So on Tuesday my parents had the kids while we worked, and my Dad said something to my Mom and Olivia said, "Grandpa, Don't be so grumpy!"
On our way to daycare this morning, Aidan was suspicously quiet in the back. I asked Olivia what he was doing and she looked at him and said, "He's thinking."
:) Love my girl! (And my boy too, but he doesn't say too much yet!)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)