It's never a good start when your nearly 2 year old starts the morning with a tantrum.
It's also never a good start when prior to that you hardly got any sleep because your newborn was way too grunty during the night.
I've made my decision and change starts now. Aidan is sleeping in his crib, in his room, tonight. We transitioned Olivia at one month and I think Aidan is following on the same track. I just can't sleep well when I have them in the same room with me. My kids are way too noisy of sleepers.
I also think that Aidan is having gas at night. He isn't awake, but he fusses, fusses, fusses. You mom's know the "gas" cry--shrill and sudden and then it's gone. I'm not sure what else to do for him at night, because the only thing that helps is me holding him. Not going to happen all night. :) Anything work for you? Olivia was such a good sleeper from the start, we never had night problems with her!!
Funnies from Olivia:
As we were pulling in the parking lot to visit my mom at work:
Olivia says: Mom, I poopied.
Me: You did?
Olivia: No.
Me: Did you go poopie?
Olivia: I said No.
Hmmm...
Playing while taking a bath:
Olivia: This is the swimming pool, this is the beach.
Me: That is the beach?
Olivia: Exactly.
Hee hee...
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
4 weeks!
4 weeks and 3 minutes ago, Aidan was born! The past 4 weeks have flown by faster than any other period of my life. I can't believe that my little man is 4 weeks old already! If the next 11 months fly by this fast, I'll have a one year old! Wow...
And not to mention that my little girl will be 2 in one month! Oy yoy...
And not to mention that my little girl will be 2 in one month! Oy yoy...
You know you're a mom when...
You put your toddler to bed at 8:00 pm and realize that you haven't gone to the bathroom since you put her down for her nap at Noon. How's that for bladder control!
Your infant spits up all over your jeans and you don't change them because you aren't going anywhere, anytime soon.
The only snacks you have in your house are fruit snacks and animal crackers. How about some brie and yummy, healthy crackers? Mmmm... I need to turn Lula on to brie...
Your infant spits up all over your jeans and you don't change them because you aren't going anywhere, anytime soon.
The only snacks you have in your house are fruit snacks and animal crackers. How about some brie and yummy, healthy crackers? Mmmm... I need to turn Lula on to brie...
Sunday, February 01, 2009
This little piggy went to market...
But my little girl's piggies aren't going anywhere for a while! Let me back up...
We headed up north this weekend to celebrate Christmas with Ryan's family. Shortly after we got there on Friday night Olivia was playing downstairs with her cousins and crying ensued shortly after that. I went down and was greeted with a very sad little girl needing kisses on her foot. Apparently she and her 4 year old cousin climbed up onto a game table and she was pushed off accidentally. She recovered quickly, but when I went to put her back down, she could not bear any weight on her left foot and started crying again. I had her auntie the nurse take a look at it and it didn't seem too bad besides a little swollen. It was bedtime, so we gave her some motrin and put her to bed. She awoke in the middle of the night and tried to get out of bed, but couldn't walk still. She ended up in our bed for the rest of the night (this was the FIRST TIME EVER she slept with us!).
In the morning we took her into the clinic and had x-rays taken--to make a long story short--she broke 4 bones in her foot! Poor little babe! They did not cast or splint it b/c they said it can be more bothersome for them at this age than do good and they heal so quickly. We are taking her to Cambridge tomorrow for another opinion and so she can see her doctor here too. She is in awesome spirits; she is not in pain (thank you Lord!). She can't walk at all or even try to bear weight on her foot at all. She is limited to crawling, which gets frustrating for her, but so far she is doing really good. The only time she is bothered by it is if she tries to get up or when I have to touch her foot (getting dressed, etc.).
Please pray for my little girl! Pray for quick healing, patience, and peace for her busy little spirit! I could use some prayers too--patience and strength as I now have 2 little ones that need to be carried! :)
We headed up north this weekend to celebrate Christmas with Ryan's family. Shortly after we got there on Friday night Olivia was playing downstairs with her cousins and crying ensued shortly after that. I went down and was greeted with a very sad little girl needing kisses on her foot. Apparently she and her 4 year old cousin climbed up onto a game table and she was pushed off accidentally. She recovered quickly, but when I went to put her back down, she could not bear any weight on her left foot and started crying again. I had her auntie the nurse take a look at it and it didn't seem too bad besides a little swollen. It was bedtime, so we gave her some motrin and put her to bed. She awoke in the middle of the night and tried to get out of bed, but couldn't walk still. She ended up in our bed for the rest of the night (this was the FIRST TIME EVER she slept with us!).
In the morning we took her into the clinic and had x-rays taken--to make a long story short--she broke 4 bones in her foot! Poor little babe! They did not cast or splint it b/c they said it can be more bothersome for them at this age than do good and they heal so quickly. We are taking her to Cambridge tomorrow for another opinion and so she can see her doctor here too. She is in awesome spirits; she is not in pain (thank you Lord!). She can't walk at all or even try to bear weight on her foot at all. She is limited to crawling, which gets frustrating for her, but so far she is doing really good. The only time she is bothered by it is if she tries to get up or when I have to touch her foot (getting dressed, etc.).
Please pray for my little girl! Pray for quick healing, patience, and peace for her busy little spirit! I could use some prayers too--patience and strength as I now have 2 little ones that need to be carried! :)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Randoms...count me in!
1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:55.
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Madagascar 2
4. What is your favorite TV show? The Office
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? It varies-cereal, eggs, oatmeal, bagels, fruit...
6. What is your middle name? Heather
7. What food do you dislike? Fish
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? All I listen to is kids music...Olivia's current fave is Annie
9. What kind of car do you drive? Ford Tauras
10. Favorite sandwich? Grilled paninis
11. What characteristic do you despise? Arrogance (I agree Megan!)
12. Favorite item of clothing? Comfy clothes...nothing fits now!
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Europe!
14. Favorite brand of clothing? Gap
15. Where would you retire to? Um, probably Bradford. :)
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? 21st, and not for why you'd think!
17. Favorite sport to watch? Gymnastics
18. Furthest place you are sending this? Space and back
19. Person you expect to send it back first? Good question.
20. When is your birthday? June 21
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Right now, neither.
22. What is your shoe size? 7.5
23. Pets? Negative
24. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us? Absolutely not.
25. What did you want to be when you were little? A professional gymnast, a teacher, or a psychiatrist
26. How are you today?A little tired, but great!
27. What is your favorite candy? Anything chewy and sour
28. What is your favorite flower? roses
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Feb. 14th--I'm hoping for a date!
30. What's your full name? Ehlan Heather
31. What are you listening to right now? Peace and quiet, and my furnace humming
32. What was the last thing you ate? Animal crackers
33. Do you wish on stars?Yep
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink!
35. How is the weather right now? Cold and Sunny
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My mom
37. Favorite soft drink? Dr. Pepper
38. Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
39. Real hair color? blah
40. What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbies
41. Summer or winter? I pick spring AND fall...
42. Hugs or kisses? Hugs
43. Chocolate or Vanilla? Va va vanilla!
44. Coffee or tea? COFFEE
45. Do you want your friends to answer these? Please!
46. When was the last time you cried? Hmmm...I guess it's good I can't remember!
47. What is under your bed? Guns... :)
48. What did you do last night? Took care of kids.
49. What are you afraid of? Bad things happening to my family
50. Salty or sweet? Salty! (followed up with a little sweet!)
51. How many keys on your key ring? 4
52. How many years at your current job? 3
53. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
54. How many towns have you lived in? 3
55. Do you make friends easily? I like to think so!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
I'm a model, you know what I mean...
Yesterday afternoon my mother in law took Olivia for a few hours and I got to spend some quality one on one time with my little man. Of course that included a photo shoot! I just think he's so stinkin' cute...of course I'm biased, but I just love this little man!
(I even rotated it and everything...I'm just not sure why it's still sideways!...whatever!!)
(I even rotated it and everything...I'm just not sure why it's still sideways!...whatever!!)Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The way it's supposed to be...
Last night as we were driving home from Ryan's Grandma's house, I was sitting in the backseat with my munchkins. Aidan was holding a finger on my right hand and Olivia was holding my left hand. They were both peaceful.
This is the way it's supposed to be. :)
A funny too:
As we were driving earlier in the day yesterday, Olivia says, "Mama the sun is in my eyes." I said, I know, I'm sorry. She says, "Mama, turn off the sun." :) She thinks I hung the moon. :)
This is the way it's supposed to be. :)
A funny too:
As we were driving earlier in the day yesterday, Olivia says, "Mama the sun is in my eyes." I said, I know, I'm sorry. She says, "Mama, turn off the sun." :) She thinks I hung the moon. :)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Oh crabbiness.
I've become crabby today.
I had a wonderful morning! Then Olivia woke from her nap after only 30 min. from coughing, was sweating, warm, and crabby. I decided a trip to the dr was necessary being that she had been exposed to strep this weekend. Packed up the kids for our first trip out all by ourselves and headed into the clinic--luckily Olivia was able to get in with her doctor and right away! Amazing! 2 hours at the clinic and a crabby kid later, but thankfully no strep. After we got home Olivia was a BEAR. Into everything, throwing things, hitting, yelling, you name it. I totally lost it with her. Lots of time outs later, she's now watching a video just so I don't freak out. Ryan is gone all evening at church, so not only were we on our own all day, but all evening too. Pray for a smooth bedtime, a good nights sleep, and a great day tomorrow!
I had a wonderful morning! Then Olivia woke from her nap after only 30 min. from coughing, was sweating, warm, and crabby. I decided a trip to the dr was necessary being that she had been exposed to strep this weekend. Packed up the kids for our first trip out all by ourselves and headed into the clinic--luckily Olivia was able to get in with her doctor and right away! Amazing! 2 hours at the clinic and a crabby kid later, but thankfully no strep. After we got home Olivia was a BEAR. Into everything, throwing things, hitting, yelling, you name it. I totally lost it with her. Lots of time outs later, she's now watching a video just so I don't freak out. Ryan is gone all evening at church, so not only were we on our own all day, but all evening too. Pray for a smooth bedtime, a good nights sleep, and a great day tomorrow!
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