I'm 35! Yesterday was my birthday. I tell you what, Facebook can really make you feel special on your birthday! Loved hearing from people I don't talk to often or haven't since grade school!
A co-worker of mine took me to Mi Cocina and then picked me up desert at La Madeline!
I left a bit early because I got a call from Hagen's school saying that he didn't have much of a temperature, but he woke up from his nap and was shivering and saying he was cold. He has been very calm so we knew he was trying to get sick.
I went to pick him up and he was in the sick room laying down with bear and blanket and his cheeks were so red. Poor baby.
I had dinner in the crock pot so that was covered and Rebecca my sister-in-law made me cupcakes!
We ate dinner and had a cupcake and then it was off to the doctor. Hagen was so cute...running around like he was just fine (isn't that how it always is), introducing himself (of course with his full name), stood still on the scale (he lost weight and is now at 25.6 pounds), and had a fever of 102.6! They did a flu test and strep...strep was positive, so he is now on antibiotics and we are home today.
Poor baby is just curled up on the couch sipping on his milk. The cleaning people are coming today around noon and I don't want to be here. I think we are going to go see The Chipmonks movie again. He is not contagious anymore...the doctor said after his dose this morning he is good to go back to school. I am not one of those Mom's that takes their kids to school quickly, but the movies? Sure...especially since it has been out for awhile and we may be the only ones in the theatre.
Here lies another reason I miss Mom. She is so great at keeping the beast when he is sick. Often times getting sick herself, but today would have been a good day for him to stay with her.
I am also a hypochondriac so I don't feel so hot today...achy and I think my throat hurts. Honestly if he had a cut on his leg I would start feeling like my leg hurts. I'm a baby!
Hagen was so sweet when Ryan put him to bed last night. Before he went upstairs to read he came to me and said Happy Birthday Mama in the sweetest "I don't feel good" voice ever. Melted my heart.
But the night was not good...up every hour crying, just not feeling good...coughing and sniffling. He must have heard Ryan get up this morning and leave because it was 5:45 and he was up for the day! I told him it was still dark out and still nighttime and he was not having it. I told him he could lay in bed with me till mornign. So he laid there kicking, flipping, everything BUT sleeping...we got out of bed at 7:15... I have a friend that has two little boys that are up for the day at 5:30 most mornings...I feel her pain...terrible!
Tata!
Carrie
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Presenting: Hagen James Darney at his finest!
The first video is of (sorry) what he found in the potty the other night. Again, so sorry...but it's funny!
This one is Hagen saying he has a fever and showing us where it is. Listen to him trying to say temperature...
Here is Hagen's singing debut...it is Big Green Tractor...but it starts out as You are my sunshine for a small bit...
Enjoy,
Carrie
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mom, come home!
OK, so I am one of those people that talk to my Mom at LEAST 2 times a day. I have for years. Not only do I but my little brother Adam does too. Adam is actually still attached by the umbilical cord and visits a few times on the weekend also.
Mom and Dad are on a cruise in the Caribbean with some family/friends. They left on Saturday morning and will not be back until Saturday. I'm sure it will be a fight between Adam and I on Saturday at who will talk to Mom and Dad first.
Being a recruiter makes me loathe the phone...but I will drop every thing to call Mom and tell her anything...and I really do mean anything!
The thing with Mom is that she will never ignore the phone calls like I do. Even when she knows that I can be Debbie downer at times she just listens to me. Sometimes she puts her $.02 in but mostly just listens...or does she?! I have caught her a few times after I ask her a question say, "well, I'm just doing laundry" or "your Dad is going to work late tonight" or whatever so I know that sometimes she just shuts me out. BUT, for the most part she listens.
Come home Mom...I have absolutely nothing to talk about and have no one to tell!
Tata,
Carrie
P.S. Last night we had corn "cwern" again and so tonight Hagen found something in the potty. He was showing Ryan what a big dump it was and said, "LOOK Daddy! There's cwern in my poo poo!" GROSS! I'm not sure if you know this but I am a recent corn eater. I have not really ever liked it, but I think this may get me to not eat it again after that! After he showed Ryan he had to come have me look...thanks Hagen...I'm so proud (and grossed out!)
Mom and Dad are on a cruise in the Caribbean with some family/friends. They left on Saturday morning and will not be back until Saturday. I'm sure it will be a fight between Adam and I on Saturday at who will talk to Mom and Dad first.
Being a recruiter makes me loathe the phone...but I will drop every thing to call Mom and tell her anything...and I really do mean anything!
The thing with Mom is that she will never ignore the phone calls like I do. Even when she knows that I can be Debbie downer at times she just listens to me. Sometimes she puts her $.02 in but mostly just listens...or does she?! I have caught her a few times after I ask her a question say, "well, I'm just doing laundry" or "your Dad is going to work late tonight" or whatever so I know that sometimes she just shuts me out. BUT, for the most part she listens.
Come home Mom...I have absolutely nothing to talk about and have no one to tell!
Tata,
Carrie
P.S. Last night we had corn "cwern" again and so tonight Hagen found something in the potty. He was showing Ryan what a big dump it was and said, "LOOK Daddy! There's cwern in my poo poo!" GROSS! I'm not sure if you know this but I am a recent corn eater. I have not really ever liked it, but I think this may get me to not eat it again after that! After he showed Ryan he had to come have me look...thanks Hagen...I'm so proud (and grossed out!)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
L.A.Z.Y.
I could not be more lazy today. With not having to clean house I am at a loss as to what to do with myself. I have organized recipes, organized cords that end up in the junk drawer, and done some laundry. Oh, and I cleaned out the cat box! Yaaa...that's about it. Oh, I just ate two kid size frozen snickers that I found in the freezer.
I took a shower.
I fed Hagen chocolate donuts for breakfast.
I filled up kitty's food bowl.
I picked up some toys.
That's.All.
Ryan had to do some work outside today and took Hagen with him so I could get some stuff done around the house and I am sitting here wasting it away! But, I am truly enjoying the silence and downtime. I just feel bad and lazy! I was even too lazy to go see a movie I've been wanting to see, Valentine's Day.
What to do, what to do...or NOT to do is the question.
Tata,
Carrie
I took a shower.
I fed Hagen chocolate donuts for breakfast.
I filled up kitty's food bowl.
I picked up some toys.
That's.All.
Ryan had to do some work outside today and took Hagen with him so I could get some stuff done around the house and I am sitting here wasting it away! But, I am truly enjoying the silence and downtime. I just feel bad and lazy! I was even too lazy to go see a movie I've been wanting to see, Valentine's Day.
What to do, what to do...or NOT to do is the question.
Tata,
Carrie
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Nice Saturday
Last night I was telling Hagen I loved him so much. He responded, "I love you little much!" and then started laughing. Funny boy...trying to make jokes.
I swear every time that sweet baby says purple I just melt..."pur-pur"...so cute!
Today was a great day! We really didn't accomplish much, but just relaxing and Hagen was in a great mood!
Ryan has been wanting to build a garden for awhile, so Hagen and Ryan headed out to Home Depot and got wood and some stain. We are going to have it in a sand box kind of thing with weed barrier on the bottom. We will start small with some chives, tomatos, cilantro, and maybe some lettuce. We're excited!
Hagen and I did the weekly grocery trip and got some stuff for a few new crock pot recipes. With me working a bit more during the day it is nice to have dinner prepared when we get home.
Tonight we drank some beers while cooking steaks out! I threw some Chili/Lime corn on the cob onto the grill as well and it was SO.GOOD. I have never been a corn person...cream corn is the DEVIL, but I have come to like corn on the cob. I LOVE how Hagen says it..."Cwern"...sound it out.
Tonight while giving him a bath he looked up at me and said, "I'm so happy Mama". I said, "really, why are you so happy?" He said, "cuz you save my life". I have no idea what he is talking about, but it was just so sweet how he stopped playing and said he was so happy. Sweet baby.
We stopped putting lotion on him awhile ago, but recently noticed his skin being dry, so we started greasing him up again. I forgot how much I love the smell of Johnson's baby lotion...it is my crack...I can not get enough of it!
While Ryan was grilling out we had the back door open and Hagen was running in and out. I was sitting at the kitchen table reading a gossip magazine while tending to the baked beans on the stove and every time Hagen would come in he would lay his head in my lap and hug my leg. He is so lovey lately...love it!!
He is down for the night, Ryan and I are chilling on the couch...I'm about to make him change this channel he is watching...some war movie. Not in the mood.
Mom and Dad are in Puerto Rico and are leaving on a cruise in the morning. I'm so jealous! I can't wait to take a trip with just Ryan! I'm not sure when that is going to be. Would be nice to go to Playa Del Carmen where we honeymooned and just relax...hmmm...maybe sometime soon.
Tata,
Carrie
I swear every time that sweet baby says purple I just melt..."pur-pur"...so cute!
Today was a great day! We really didn't accomplish much, but just relaxing and Hagen was in a great mood!
Ryan has been wanting to build a garden for awhile, so Hagen and Ryan headed out to Home Depot and got wood and some stain. We are going to have it in a sand box kind of thing with weed barrier on the bottom. We will start small with some chives, tomatos, cilantro, and maybe some lettuce. We're excited!
Hagen and I did the weekly grocery trip and got some stuff for a few new crock pot recipes. With me working a bit more during the day it is nice to have dinner prepared when we get home.
Tonight we drank some beers while cooking steaks out! I threw some Chili/Lime corn on the cob onto the grill as well and it was SO.GOOD. I have never been a corn person...cream corn is the DEVIL, but I have come to like corn on the cob. I LOVE how Hagen says it..."Cwern"...sound it out.
Tonight while giving him a bath he looked up at me and said, "I'm so happy Mama". I said, "really, why are you so happy?" He said, "cuz you save my life". I have no idea what he is talking about, but it was just so sweet how he stopped playing and said he was so happy. Sweet baby.
We stopped putting lotion on him awhile ago, but recently noticed his skin being dry, so we started greasing him up again. I forgot how much I love the smell of Johnson's baby lotion...it is my crack...I can not get enough of it!
While Ryan was grilling out we had the back door open and Hagen was running in and out. I was sitting at the kitchen table reading a gossip magazine while tending to the baked beans on the stove and every time Hagen would come in he would lay his head in my lap and hug my leg. He is so lovey lately...love it!!
He is down for the night, Ryan and I are chilling on the couch...I'm about to make him change this channel he is watching...some war movie. Not in the mood.
Mom and Dad are in Puerto Rico and are leaving on a cruise in the morning. I'm so jealous! I can't wait to take a trip with just Ryan! I'm not sure when that is going to be. Would be nice to go to Playa Del Carmen where we honeymooned and just relax...hmmm...maybe sometime soon.
Tata,
Carrie
Friday, February 19, 2010
Our Wife Arrived Yesterday!
Before I got pregnant with Hagen we had a cleaning lady. She would come every other week to clean and it was SO nice to come home to a clean house!
After Hagen was born we cut back on things. Not because he was here, but because I started working part-time and making ½ the money.
The idea here was that since I was not working full-time I would have the time to clean house after picking him up from “school”. All while cooking a healthy and balanced meal in my heels and freshly ironed dress with a cute, never stained apron! AND, my baby would be calmly watching Baby Einstein soaking up all the educational goodness. Then my husband would prance in, scoop up said baby, come over and dip me romantically while telling me how much he missed me that day.
WELL, that is not exactly what was going on. I would get the kiddo after work, come home and throw something in the sink to thaw and bake it later. Hagen and I would play a bit, but it was a lot of washing bottles, etc. You know, normal things. I could have easily cleaned a bathroom or 2, but didn’t feel like it. So I would save all housework for the weekend!
I am not someone who can clean a bathroom one day and dust something the next night. I want it all clean at the same time! It just happens to take up at least a ¼ of my weekend with laundry and cleaning. SO, I finally talked Ryan into hiring another WIFE! Woo Hoo! They came yesterday (a husband and wife…Maria and Roberto) and did a wonderful job! My floors will be moped every week, blinds dusted every week, they even unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned out my refrigerator, folded the towels in the dryer, added the towels that were in the washer and put my dirty sheets in the washer. AND they bring all their own stuff!
AND, my toilet paper was folded into a pretty little design…it’s the little things.
I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I never understood before having Hagen why there were stay at home Moms that had cleaning people. SHAME.ON.ME. I GET it now. The kiddo alone is a full time job, then you throw the cleaning on and it is 2 full-time jobs.
Welcome to the family my loves!
Tata,
Carrie
After Hagen was born we cut back on things. Not because he was here, but because I started working part-time and making ½ the money.
The idea here was that since I was not working full-time I would have the time to clean house after picking him up from “school”. All while cooking a healthy and balanced meal in my heels and freshly ironed dress with a cute, never stained apron! AND, my baby would be calmly watching Baby Einstein soaking up all the educational goodness. Then my husband would prance in, scoop up said baby, come over and dip me romantically while telling me how much he missed me that day.
WELL, that is not exactly what was going on. I would get the kiddo after work, come home and throw something in the sink to thaw and bake it later. Hagen and I would play a bit, but it was a lot of washing bottles, etc. You know, normal things. I could have easily cleaned a bathroom or 2, but didn’t feel like it. So I would save all housework for the weekend!
I am not someone who can clean a bathroom one day and dust something the next night. I want it all clean at the same time! It just happens to take up at least a ¼ of my weekend with laundry and cleaning. SO, I finally talked Ryan into hiring another WIFE! Woo Hoo! They came yesterday (a husband and wife…Maria and Roberto) and did a wonderful job! My floors will be moped every week, blinds dusted every week, they even unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned out my refrigerator, folded the towels in the dryer, added the towels that were in the washer and put my dirty sheets in the washer. AND they bring all their own stuff!
AND, my toilet paper was folded into a pretty little design…it’s the little things.
I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I never understood before having Hagen why there were stay at home Moms that had cleaning people. SHAME.ON.ME. I GET it now. The kiddo alone is a full time job, then you throw the cleaning on and it is 2 full-time jobs.
Welcome to the family my loves!
Tata,
Carrie
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hagenisms and stories
The other day while driving in the car Hagen said, “Mama? I’m so little…” It kinda made me sad for him. Not that it is a big deal right now, but he is listening to everyone that see’s him saying “He’s so little!” Now, it doesn’t bother me…I think he is adorable. But do you think it may start bothering him? He is little, but man…he is tough! Every once in awhile he gets this look in his eyes before tackling you…you know you are in trouble because he will “accidentally” hurt you whatever it is he is about to do! I have lost lots of hair lately from accidental pullings…and things just getting caught in my bird nest hair.
We were on our way to HELL…I mean Little Gym…and he told me that Mama drives a jeep (Honda Pilot, close enough) and Daddy drives a “Hick Up Truck” How cute is that! Hick up truck…ha!
There is a new hospital by our house…a small one and brand spanking new! Hagen asks what it is and I tell him that people go there when they are REALLY hurt or REALLY sick. He wants to go so bad…I have no idea why! So yesterday when I picked him up from school he said Madison bonked him in the head with a truck and he needs to go to the hopspital…not a mis-spelling.
When I picked him up from school the other day his teacher said that she had a funny thing to tell me. You see, there are two teeny tiny potty’s in his classroom. Well, he was going and looked over at Sweet little Juliette and asked her where her peanuts is. Hagen, come on now! Let’s stop this non-sense and enjoy being a toddler…you are too young to be into these “things”…gah! Plus it is FREAKING.ME.OUT!
Hagen is also perfecting his art of whining and stalling…has been for awhile. I have now started just ignoring him when he is asking for something by whining. He just keeps going! In the bathtub last night:
Hagen: “Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK?”
Finally I said, "do you know why I am not answering you?”
He said, “Because I’m Whining”.
Yep, you got it! So what does he do? He whines, “Mama, I want a drink of water, OK?”
We are starting to reward GOOD behavior. Like putting his socks on by his big self. Really it is just a test of my patience which by the way this morning I had N.O.N.E. We give him a sticker. This morning he finally earned his sticker and he wanted it on his back. Under his shirt. Uh, OK…
This may sound like complaining, I am not trying to. I love my baby more than words can describe, but I just don’t LIKE some of this little “fits” lately! I need to get a book…a thin one…with lots of pictures about disciplining boys. Any recommendations? I did the best toddler on the block. He is the best toddler on the block…OK, maybe just the ONLY toddler on the block.
Tata,
Carrie
We were on our way to HELL…I mean Little Gym…and he told me that Mama drives a jeep (Honda Pilot, close enough) and Daddy drives a “Hick Up Truck” How cute is that! Hick up truck…ha!
There is a new hospital by our house…a small one and brand spanking new! Hagen asks what it is and I tell him that people go there when they are REALLY hurt or REALLY sick. He wants to go so bad…I have no idea why! So yesterday when I picked him up from school he said Madison bonked him in the head with a truck and he needs to go to the hopspital…not a mis-spelling.
When I picked him up from school the other day his teacher said that she had a funny thing to tell me. You see, there are two teeny tiny potty’s in his classroom. Well, he was going and looked over at Sweet little Juliette and asked her where her peanuts is. Hagen, come on now! Let’s stop this non-sense and enjoy being a toddler…you are too young to be into these “things”…gah! Plus it is FREAKING.ME.OUT!
Hagen is also perfecting his art of whining and stalling…has been for awhile. I have now started just ignoring him when he is asking for something by whining. He just keeps going! In the bathtub last night:
Hagen: “Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK? Mama, I want a drink of water, OK?”
Finally I said, "do you know why I am not answering you?”
He said, “Because I’m Whining”.
Yep, you got it! So what does he do? He whines, “Mama, I want a drink of water, OK?”
We are starting to reward GOOD behavior. Like putting his socks on by his big self. Really it is just a test of my patience which by the way this morning I had N.O.N.E. We give him a sticker. This morning he finally earned his sticker and he wanted it on his back. Under his shirt. Uh, OK…
This may sound like complaining, I am not trying to. I love my baby more than words can describe, but I just don’t LIKE some of this little “fits” lately! I need to get a book…a thin one…with lots of pictures about disciplining boys. Any recommendations? I did the best toddler on the block. He is the best toddler on the block…OK, maybe just the ONLY toddler on the block.
Tata,
Carrie
Monday, February 15, 2010
50's day at school!
Here he is! Ready for the 50's sock hop at school!
Looking innocent. Notice the shoes...they are the ones that I got when I found out he was a little boy! Happy day!!Hagen had his valentine party at school today and had a great time! He got lots of goodies including FUN DIP! That's what he picked out as a snack to eat. I tricked him into just knowing about the stick and not the sugar. I was not ready for the sugar part of the fun dip...remember the picture of decorating the valentine cookies...sugar.everywhere.
We signed up to bring ham sandwiches for the party. I did heart shaped sandwiches and they turned out so cute!
Today was my first day at 6 hours instead of 5. So I worked 9-3, came home and watched Dr. Phil and picked Hagen up at 4:30. This is a good time to pick him up because it is after nap, snack and recess...if I go to pick him up before recess we have to stay and play...I choose to pick him up AFTER recess so I don't have to play.
We came home and dinner was in the crock pot. it was SO good! We then played hide and seek, ball, and puppets.
Tonight at bath time Hagen was splashing EXTRA hard. I told him to stop, he decided not to, so bath time was cut short. Sad but true Hagen...Mama is the boss and when you CHOOSE to not listen then you CHOOSE a consequence.
Mom and Dad are possibly going to buy my Grandpa's lake house on Lake of the Ozarks. Casey, be prepared to come visit us in the summer when we go...would LOVE to have you and we could have so much fun!! More on that later...it is not a done deal, but looking promising. It is nice that the house will be bought by someone in the family so that we can KEEP it in the family. My Uncle Ricky and Aunt Linda live across the cove so they are really close. Love that!
Sitting down to watch the bachelor...love this show...LOVE Jake, but he is wearing on me. He may actually be too sensitive and kind of a weenie. Cute weenie though...I mean, not that I have seen it, but he is a weenie and cute.
Tata,
Carrie
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentine Weekend Update!
We had a great weekend!
On Saturday we went to a hockey game. Evan is 7 and is Ryan's co worker's son. He is GREAT! His Mama was a figure skater for 16 years and his Uncle is a step below being a pro hockey player. Hagen was so excited to get a picture with Evan in his hockey gear and Evan even let him hold a glove.
From there we headed to Madison's birthday party. She is a classmate of Hagen's. The place where it was held was FREEZING cold. The only way to warm up? Join Hagen and his friends in the bounce house. There was dancing under bubbles, bounce houses, games, and cake with hats that were pink and said princess. Hagen had a blast and came home to take a 2 hour nap...IN.HIS.UNDERWARE! He was really excited to sleep in his under ware and we were nervous when he was sleeping so long. But he woke up dry and was pumped! Go Hagen!
Hagen and I decorated heart cookies for the grandparents and neighbors...one cookie got all the sugar because Hagen was licking icing off the same hand he was holding the sugar so it spilled out at once.
On Sunday it was Valentine's Day! Our Snowman finally lost his head and is now a heap of ice...sad, but ready for the snow to leave!
We took Hagen to hang out at Papa and Pia's house while we went to a movie. We saw Avitar in 3D...AWESOME! I now want to have a pet dragon, live in a tree house, and be an avitar because they have nice butts, flat tummy's and thin waists. :)
We came home and took naps, delivered our valentine cookies and had heart shaped sandwiches for dinner.
Hagen is now in bed and Ryan and I are relaxing about to watch TV.
Some funny Hagenisms:
1. Hagen told Ryan he had two belly buttons like Mama! We were both afraid to ask, but he lifted his shirt and pointed to his boobs. Ryan said they weren't belly buttons and thank the lord Hagen didn't ask what they were. Ryan and I decided to tell him it was his chest.
2. At dinner tonight Hagen asked for some milk. Daddy said he was going to get a beer so Hagen told me while I was getting his milk, "Mama, go get Daddy a beer". Now son, let's get this straight...FIRST you ask please and SECOND, Mama is the boss and will not be getting Daddy a beer...unless I am getting one myself. There...said...now obey.
Ryan and I got Hagen some new jeans. He wasn't there for us to try them on, but we came home and they are a bit big, but so cute! They are longer which is needed, and they have the grow straps in them. They are 18-24 month. I am so excited because it is 50's day at school tomorrow for their Valentine's Party that was supposed to be on Friday but school was canceled due to the snow.
I was going to roll a box of raisins in his t-shirt instead of stogies, but it is too cold outside so he will be sporting a button down, rolled up jeans, his high top converse and slicked back hair...can't wait to share pictures!
Night,
Carrie
Friday, February 12, 2010
Another ode to my stay at home Mom friends
It's a snow day! Yippee! Hagen's school was closed so I had to do some work from home this morning. No need in me going in as I didn't have THAT much to do. Had to get someone in for some interviews which called for me telling people to drive to the office on the not so great streets. We got 1 foot of snow people! CRAZY!
The interview went down and got REALLY good feedback...Mama still has it! Ha!
So this morning Hagen and Ryan went out to play in the snow. Ryan was worried about our porch covering as it had alot of snow on it. So he got up on the roof and pushed the snow off with a broom/squeegee thing. Dapper was in heaven chasing snowballs, Hagen was WHINY and cold. It is so pretty, but I can't help but think of what a mess our yard is going to be in a few days when all this snow melts and becomes water...MUD...IN.MY.HOUSE.
Ryan went into work at around noon...I begged him not to leave me cooped up inside with a 2 year old monster child. He mentioned that I should take him to Gattitown. DONE! So we went, I got my BBQ chicken pizza and frozen coke and was so happy. We went in to play some games and Hagen's friend Jackson from school and his Mom Lisa were there! They came with some people from their neighborhood, but their kids were 10 years old and up, so little 2 year old Jackson didn't quite fit in. Hagen and Jackson ran around and Lisa and I just chatted away! LOVE her! We would say hi and bye to each other, but never really talked. AND they live about a mile from us! So exciting meeting new friends with kiddos close in age AND boys!
I was telling her about my worries with Hagen and she said, "Well mine is the kid that picks his nose and eats it!" Ha! Made me feel better! We agreed to meet up sometime and let the boys play and have some dates.
We were there for 3 hours, came home and it was nap time...I made Hagen a promise. He could lay in my bed and watch Air Bud and have a snack but he had to rest. If he comes out then he has to go to bed in his room and go nite nite...so far so good!
Yeah snow day!
Carrie
The interview went down and got REALLY good feedback...Mama still has it! Ha!
So this morning Hagen and Ryan went out to play in the snow. Ryan was worried about our porch covering as it had alot of snow on it. So he got up on the roof and pushed the snow off with a broom/squeegee thing. Dapper was in heaven chasing snowballs, Hagen was WHINY and cold. It is so pretty, but I can't help but think of what a mess our yard is going to be in a few days when all this snow melts and becomes water...MUD...IN.MY.HOUSE.
Ryan went into work at around noon...I begged him not to leave me cooped up inside with a 2 year old monster child. He mentioned that I should take him to Gattitown. DONE! So we went, I got my BBQ chicken pizza and frozen coke and was so happy. We went in to play some games and Hagen's friend Jackson from school and his Mom Lisa were there! They came with some people from their neighborhood, but their kids were 10 years old and up, so little 2 year old Jackson didn't quite fit in. Hagen and Jackson ran around and Lisa and I just chatted away! LOVE her! We would say hi and bye to each other, but never really talked. AND they live about a mile from us! So exciting meeting new friends with kiddos close in age AND boys!
I was telling her about my worries with Hagen and she said, "Well mine is the kid that picks his nose and eats it!" Ha! Made me feel better! We agreed to meet up sometime and let the boys play and have some dates.
We were there for 3 hours, came home and it was nap time...I made Hagen a promise. He could lay in my bed and watch Air Bud and have a snack but he had to rest. If he comes out then he has to go to bed in his room and go nite nite...so far so good!
Yeah snow day!
Carrie
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Record Snow in Dallas!
Hagen and I with our snowman!!!
Dapper decided to pose for a picture with us!
My little man
Hagen JSUT threw a snowball at Uncle Adam...don't worry, he got him back!
This is what we woke up to this morning...it was the start to a very pretty day!!I just heard "Pete Dorkus" as he is lovingly called in the Darney Casa say that we have broken the record today for the most snow EVER in Dallas...9.4 inches! Yes, you heard it right AND it is still falling!
Now, it is not the snow that you normally would think of in Dallas. It is the actually fluffy snow...not sleet...not slick stuff. But tomorrow morning should be bad. Hagen's school is closed so no 50's Sock Hop Valentine's party (WTF anyway...sock hop?)
I went to work and just kept getting up to look out the window at the snow...it was so pretty! BIG flakes! I rushed home, met with a potential cleaning company for weekly house cleaning, and then scooped Hagen up from school. We headed straight to Uncle Adam's so we could let the boys play in the snow! We had a great time, the boys exchanged valentine's (Hagen gave crayons that I melted and Noah gave Hagen some candy). Sweet boys...
We came home and Ryan was chomping at the bit to get out to build a snowman! So fun! I could not believe how deep the snow is!
Nice dinner with the boys, updated photos on our photo website, and now watching Grey's and trying to decide if I need to cancel an interview for tomorrow morning (not mine...a candidate).
Hagen's teacher did say that he had his hands in his pants today before naptime and she told him to get them out and he told her "it's so big though!". Honestly, I am getting sick of saying things, but am so concerned. It is NOT normal...everyone keeps saying it IS normal...but he is 2 1/2...and says it ALL.THE.TIME. it's not like Ryan walks around and says his is big all the time. Honestly, it's only when Hagen is not around.
I'm so afraid of having that "little Johnny" in the class...ugh...just upsetting me.
Anywho, I have pillsbury cinnimon rolls in the fridge ready to pop in the oven for breakfast with my men and we will decide on the day's activities! I really need to go into the office, but really could use a snow day also!
Nite,
Carrie
Sister In Law
She went to the doctor yesterday and things are fine, but she has to take it easy. She is one of those people that I would NOT want to work for! She IS however someone that I would want to work FOR me. She works her tail off...adds stress to her life when it is not needed...works long hours when it is not needed..etc.
She went BACK to the normal OB today and he said for her to not work the rest of her pregnancy. It is causing too much stress and is not good for the baby. I know part of her is like YIPPEE...but the bigger part of it is that I am not sure how she is going to do with it. She will still be working from home, so I'm hoping that she will be more at ease and not stressed out so much.
Last night I went to dinner with a good friend that is starting the IVF scenario. She is getting the shots and all this week and the egg retrieval will be next week. It just breaks my heart to see anyone have to go through all of that...especially when it is such a good person that will make such a good Mom. Then you go and watch a show like Teen Mom on MTV and see some worthless people having babies so easily when they don't want them. Gah!
Sorry about that...
Anyway, Ryan and I are going to go see my doctor soon and see about having some laparoscopic surgery to check my tubes and endometriosis. After that we may go see our old pal, Dr. James Douglas. He was the one that got us pregnant with Hagen...he is my hero...but no offense to him, I am not in the mood to deal with that crap again. Why can't things just happen naturally!
I know I'm talking negatively, but I'm really not at that bad place yet. I just wish it would happen and not to have to deal with shots, sonograms with creepy GUY, blood draws daily, etc. This is NOT how the birds and the bees song says things happen!
Wouldn't it be a terrible world without another Hagen? I mean, really...he is so cute.
The other day he was going potty and he was a bit "excited". "It" was standing at attention and he looked at Ryan and said, "Daddy...It's big..." very seriously and just stared at Ryan. Uh, OK buddy...
TATA,
Carrie
She went BACK to the normal OB today and he said for her to not work the rest of her pregnancy. It is causing too much stress and is not good for the baby. I know part of her is like YIPPEE...but the bigger part of it is that I am not sure how she is going to do with it. She will still be working from home, so I'm hoping that she will be more at ease and not stressed out so much.
Last night I went to dinner with a good friend that is starting the IVF scenario. She is getting the shots and all this week and the egg retrieval will be next week. It just breaks my heart to see anyone have to go through all of that...especially when it is such a good person that will make such a good Mom. Then you go and watch a show like Teen Mom on MTV and see some worthless people having babies so easily when they don't want them. Gah!
Sorry about that...
Anyway, Ryan and I are going to go see my doctor soon and see about having some laparoscopic surgery to check my tubes and endometriosis. After that we may go see our old pal, Dr. James Douglas. He was the one that got us pregnant with Hagen...he is my hero...but no offense to him, I am not in the mood to deal with that crap again. Why can't things just happen naturally!
I know I'm talking negatively, but I'm really not at that bad place yet. I just wish it would happen and not to have to deal with shots, sonograms with creepy GUY, blood draws daily, etc. This is NOT how the birds and the bees song says things happen!
Wouldn't it be a terrible world without another Hagen? I mean, really...he is so cute.
The other day he was going potty and he was a bit "excited". "It" was standing at attention and he looked at Ryan and said, "Daddy...It's big..." very seriously and just stared at Ryan. Uh, OK buddy...
TATA,
Carrie
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
So long flat iron
...well, for now. My beloved flat iron died on Saturday. I have a habit of dropping the thing while using it. All.The.Time.
Well, it broke and broke good! It was a Croc (I had a Chi before, but upgraded).
For awhile I had my hair chemically straightened. I loved having it straight, but it was almost TOO straight. I mean, it would not hold a curl if I tried.
My hair is "Nasty and Curly"...not really curly though, more wavy in some areas, straight in some others, and frizzy. I started straightening it when I was prego with Hagen. Not good because there is formaldehyde in it which is not good for pregos because it seeps into the brain, into the blood, into the baby and then they are born with 8 fingers on their feet and a toe out of their forehead. Fortunately he is fine and has his fingers and toes in the correct place!
Last year we decided that it was not in the budget to have it done anymore...it was my decision and I was ready. BUT what I was not ready for was wavy roots and straight ends. I was a freak show for awhile! Well, it has finally grown all out.
The thing is that I do not know how to deal with my curls. I have a diffuser but do you put it on low, medium, or high blow AND do you put it on cool, warm, or hot?! I just don't know.
I usually have it pulled up at the top because otherwise it is hanging out in my face all day long.
HELP!
Enough about my hair. I got some news that is potentially scary from my Brother and his Wife...the nice brother...the younger one, Adam. His wife is about 26 weeks prego and she went in for a sonogram this morning and the baby is about 2 weeks behind on growth. They are not sure why, so the doctor scheduled an appointment with a specialist for tomorrow morning. I hope and pray that everything is good with that sweet baby girl. Her name is Emily Grace and we are all very anxious for her to arrive in April healthy and happy!
UPDATE:
Praise the lord. Rebecca and little Emily are fine! The specialist wants to see her in 3 more week to take measurements, but everything seems to be OK. Dr. Eisenberg is very cautious which is good and just wanted to get a second opinion on her size. She will just be a little petite thing! Aww...so happy!
XO,
Carrie
Well, it broke and broke good! It was a Croc (I had a Chi before, but upgraded).
For awhile I had my hair chemically straightened. I loved having it straight, but it was almost TOO straight. I mean, it would not hold a curl if I tried.
My hair is "Nasty and Curly"...not really curly though, more wavy in some areas, straight in some others, and frizzy. I started straightening it when I was prego with Hagen. Not good because there is formaldehyde in it which is not good for pregos because it seeps into the brain, into the blood, into the baby and then they are born with 8 fingers on their feet and a toe out of their forehead. Fortunately he is fine and has his fingers and toes in the correct place!
Last year we decided that it was not in the budget to have it done anymore...it was my decision and I was ready. BUT what I was not ready for was wavy roots and straight ends. I was a freak show for awhile! Well, it has finally grown all out.
The thing is that I do not know how to deal with my curls. I have a diffuser but do you put it on low, medium, or high blow AND do you put it on cool, warm, or hot?! I just don't know.
I usually have it pulled up at the top because otherwise it is hanging out in my face all day long.
HELP!
Enough about my hair. I got some news that is potentially scary from my Brother and his Wife...the nice brother...the younger one, Adam. His wife is about 26 weeks prego and she went in for a sonogram this morning and the baby is about 2 weeks behind on growth. They are not sure why, so the doctor scheduled an appointment with a specialist for tomorrow morning. I hope and pray that everything is good with that sweet baby girl. Her name is Emily Grace and we are all very anxious for her to arrive in April healthy and happy!
UPDATE:
Praise the lord. Rebecca and little Emily are fine! The specialist wants to see her in 3 more week to take measurements, but everything seems to be OK. Dr. Eisenberg is very cautious which is good and just wanted to get a second opinion on her size. She will just be a little petite thing! Aww...so happy!
XO,
Carrie
Monday, February 8, 2010
A big decision...MADE!
I am so blessed with what I do for a living.
For those that don’t know I am a Technical Recruiter and I recruit Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse professionals (Architects, Developers, and Project Managers) for Artis Consulting.
When I started in the recruiting business back in July 1997 I am not sure what my employer was thinking hiring me…as a technical recruiter…someone who has NEVER even turned on a computer.
I was someone that didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up so I accepted the one and only offer I received and became a technical recruiter. I stayed in the staffing agency (head hunter) for 3-4 years and then made the switch to corporate side (recruiting inside a company…only for that company) and started to work at Tactica. I loved it! My first experience with corporate recruiting was a very lucky break. It was a WONDERFUL company that after about 2 years sold off to Hitachi Consulting. I was the low girl on the totem pole and lost my job.
That was the one job that I kept looking back at saying, “that was the best place ever to work”. It wasn’t just what I was doing on a day to day basis…it was the people, the commitment to their people, the family feel, the low stress atmosphere, etc. Just so much more than “the job”.
I tried different industries to recruit, I tried sales, I did a lot of different things…all the while looking back at Tactica.
When I had Hagen I was on a contract (at Hitachi Consulting again) and did not have maternity leave. I was going to take some time off unpaid (about 6 weeks or so) and planned on returning. Well, when Hagen was 2 ½ weeks old they called and said my contract had been expired and I was out of a job…my boss felt SO.BAD.
I panicked…
I received a call from a Project Manager that I recruited back in the glory days at Tactica. He worked for a small consulting company (Artis Consulting) and said they were thinking about bringing on a recruiter. So I started working for them. It was a trial period for them to see IF I was a fit for them…could I help them accomplish what they wanted… It was Tactica all over again, but in their early years. They allow me to work part-time, can work from home if I want/need to, no questions asked if I have to pick up a sick kiddo or work from home for the day, family feel, just wonderful. They truly respect their employees! I am so happy here that it pains me to think about leaving…
Well, I got a call last fall from the MAIN guy I recruited for back at Tactica that started his own company after that. It is with the majority of people from Tactica…it is somewhere that I have longed to work for for years. I wasn’t looking and am very happy…BUT I love those people…so I interviewed.
Last week it all came to a head. Ryan called on Monday to let me know that our insurance was going up (for Hagen and I since I am part-time) from $750/month to $1150/month! INSANE!
Later that night I got a call from my friend that works at the other company with an offer of more salary than what I am currently making AND Hagen and my insurance would be…get this…100% covered! Plus all this other stuff and only working 30 hours a week.
I was so excited….but sad because I have a bond with Artis due to the flexibility that I have. I went to one of the partners and said (with tears in my eyes) “I received a great offer from someone that I have worked with in the past, someone I trust, working with people I know, at this salary and benefits covered…but I don’t want to leave”.
He was disappointed, I was crushed at making a decision, and it was tough. He met me for dinner on Tuesday night (Pia and Papa kept Hagen for me since Ryan was out of town). He basically said, “What will it take to keep you?” I said that he would have to at least meet the salary and I need insurance coverage for Hagen and me …Done and Done.
Now, I will say that I was making less than what I should have been, but was focusing more on the flexibility part of the job. So in all reality, I should have been making more. It was a trial period for me and Artis and we have decided that it is indeed a good match.
So, I am staying…I could not be more happy…I love everything about this company, the people, the opportunity, the commute, the love they have for my family, just everything!
Ahh…relax…enjoy this continuing adventure…
Carrie
For those that don’t know I am a Technical Recruiter and I recruit Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse professionals (Architects, Developers, and Project Managers) for Artis Consulting.
When I started in the recruiting business back in July 1997 I am not sure what my employer was thinking hiring me…as a technical recruiter…someone who has NEVER even turned on a computer.
I was someone that didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up so I accepted the one and only offer I received and became a technical recruiter. I stayed in the staffing agency (head hunter) for 3-4 years and then made the switch to corporate side (recruiting inside a company…only for that company) and started to work at Tactica. I loved it! My first experience with corporate recruiting was a very lucky break. It was a WONDERFUL company that after about 2 years sold off to Hitachi Consulting. I was the low girl on the totem pole and lost my job.
That was the one job that I kept looking back at saying, “that was the best place ever to work”. It wasn’t just what I was doing on a day to day basis…it was the people, the commitment to their people, the family feel, the low stress atmosphere, etc. Just so much more than “the job”.
I tried different industries to recruit, I tried sales, I did a lot of different things…all the while looking back at Tactica.
When I had Hagen I was on a contract (at Hitachi Consulting again) and did not have maternity leave. I was going to take some time off unpaid (about 6 weeks or so) and planned on returning. Well, when Hagen was 2 ½ weeks old they called and said my contract had been expired and I was out of a job…my boss felt SO.BAD.
I panicked…
I received a call from a Project Manager that I recruited back in the glory days at Tactica. He worked for a small consulting company (Artis Consulting) and said they were thinking about bringing on a recruiter. So I started working for them. It was a trial period for them to see IF I was a fit for them…could I help them accomplish what they wanted… It was Tactica all over again, but in their early years. They allow me to work part-time, can work from home if I want/need to, no questions asked if I have to pick up a sick kiddo or work from home for the day, family feel, just wonderful. They truly respect their employees! I am so happy here that it pains me to think about leaving…
Well, I got a call last fall from the MAIN guy I recruited for back at Tactica that started his own company after that. It is with the majority of people from Tactica…it is somewhere that I have longed to work for for years. I wasn’t looking and am very happy…BUT I love those people…so I interviewed.
Last week it all came to a head. Ryan called on Monday to let me know that our insurance was going up (for Hagen and I since I am part-time) from $750/month to $1150/month! INSANE!
Later that night I got a call from my friend that works at the other company with an offer of more salary than what I am currently making AND Hagen and my insurance would be…get this…100% covered! Plus all this other stuff and only working 30 hours a week.
I was so excited….but sad because I have a bond with Artis due to the flexibility that I have. I went to one of the partners and said (with tears in my eyes) “I received a great offer from someone that I have worked with in the past, someone I trust, working with people I know, at this salary and benefits covered…but I don’t want to leave”.
He was disappointed, I was crushed at making a decision, and it was tough. He met me for dinner on Tuesday night (Pia and Papa kept Hagen for me since Ryan was out of town). He basically said, “What will it take to keep you?” I said that he would have to at least meet the salary and I need insurance coverage for Hagen and me …Done and Done.
Now, I will say that I was making less than what I should have been, but was focusing more on the flexibility part of the job. So in all reality, I should have been making more. It was a trial period for me and Artis and we have decided that it is indeed a good match.
So, I am staying…I could not be more happy…I love everything about this company, the people, the opportunity, the commute, the love they have for my family, just everything!
Ahh…relax…enjoy this continuing adventure…
Carrie
Whatta Weekend!
We really didn’t accomplish much, but we had a great weekend!
Ryan was traveling all week, so it was nice on Friday afternoon when he came home! We went to pick up Hagen from school and his little face just lit up when Daddy came home. It was sweet. We decided to go out and celebrate by going to Rockfish (I will elaborate on the celebration in another post)…BTW, I’m not pregnant so don’t start asking…or I will cry big fat tears.
We had such a good time and got to bed early. On Saturday Ryan and Hagen went to run errands while I stayed back to clean house (that is the story of my life…cleaning house on Saturday) and then that night we went to Nana’s for a party! She has parties AFTER the holidays to just get everyone together. It was mostly her friends, but Ryan, Hagen, and I went…Aunt Kristen came as well. Ryan and I were saying how nice it is to finally be at the point that we don’t have to keep our eyes on little man ALL.THE.TIME and he was perfectly good just mingling with the peeps. He was the only kiddo so he got lots of attention and was even doing the “Hi, I’m Hagen James Darney, nice to meet you” that we practiced in the car.
We got home and it was 10:00 so later than normal, but he did great!
On Sunday we literally were just laying around smelling the spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove (LOVE YOU COCO). My brother Adam, Rebecca, and Noah were coming over as well as Papa and Pia. I made a big batch of spaghetti, garlic bread, and Salad. It was SO GOOD!! BEST sauce ever and so easy!
Kinda a boring post…I was lonely last week…It was a STRESSFUL week…thank the lord Hagen was having a good week…love my little man.
Tata,
Carrie
Ryan was traveling all week, so it was nice on Friday afternoon when he came home! We went to pick up Hagen from school and his little face just lit up when Daddy came home. It was sweet. We decided to go out and celebrate by going to Rockfish (I will elaborate on the celebration in another post)…BTW, I’m not pregnant so don’t start asking…or I will cry big fat tears.
We had such a good time and got to bed early. On Saturday Ryan and Hagen went to run errands while I stayed back to clean house (that is the story of my life…cleaning house on Saturday) and then that night we went to Nana’s for a party! She has parties AFTER the holidays to just get everyone together. It was mostly her friends, but Ryan, Hagen, and I went…Aunt Kristen came as well. Ryan and I were saying how nice it is to finally be at the point that we don’t have to keep our eyes on little man ALL.THE.TIME and he was perfectly good just mingling with the peeps. He was the only kiddo so he got lots of attention and was even doing the “Hi, I’m Hagen James Darney, nice to meet you” that we practiced in the car.
We got home and it was 10:00 so later than normal, but he did great!
On Sunday we literally were just laying around smelling the spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove (LOVE YOU COCO). My brother Adam, Rebecca, and Noah were coming over as well as Papa and Pia. I made a big batch of spaghetti, garlic bread, and Salad. It was SO GOOD!! BEST sauce ever and so easy!
Kinda a boring post…I was lonely last week…It was a STRESSFUL week…thank the lord Hagen was having a good week…love my little man.
Tata,
Carrie
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Mama and Hagen date night!
I had so much fun with Hagen tonight. My watch battery died so we had to go to the mall jeweler to get it replaced. I thought I would turn it into date night.
Ryan is out of town...been since Monday. I picked Hagen up and we headed to the mall! We got my watch fixed, went to ride on the carousal, ate at Cheesecake factory, bought Hagen new socks, under ware, and a shirt, got a birthday present for Madison's birthday party, and got a balloon for being "haved".
We even stopped by the ice rink and watched the boys practice hockey! Hagen sat there in awe watching them skate...while his fingers were firmly planted in his ears. I guess the stick hitting the puck was a bit scary?!
We had such a great time. This week has been a DOOZY which I will blog about next week when a definite decision has been made about something important, so I needed to get out. Since Ryan is out of town Hagen was the best next choice!
Sweet baby Hagen, you just light up my life all the time...you are so fun to be around...so sweet...well behaved...you listen well...and I just love you more than you will ever know!
Love,
Mama
Ryan is out of town...been since Monday. I picked Hagen up and we headed to the mall! We got my watch fixed, went to ride on the carousal, ate at Cheesecake factory, bought Hagen new socks, under ware, and a shirt, got a birthday present for Madison's birthday party, and got a balloon for being "haved".
We even stopped by the ice rink and watched the boys practice hockey! Hagen sat there in awe watching them skate...while his fingers were firmly planted in his ears. I guess the stick hitting the puck was a bit scary?!
We had such a great time. This week has been a DOOZY which I will blog about next week when a definite decision has been made about something important, so I needed to get out. Since Ryan is out of town Hagen was the best next choice!
Sweet baby Hagen, you just light up my life all the time...you are so fun to be around...so sweet...well behaved...you listen well...and I just love you more than you will ever know!
Love,
Mama
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Uncle Tom got hitched!
So on Friday Ryan and I dropped off the dog at the vet and Hagen at Nana's and we were off for a kid free weekend in KC,MO!
Uncle Tom got married and we had a great time! Even though it was his wedding weekend he got me 5 Sonic Teas...it was wonderful to have a never ending supply of tea...especially after the amount of alcohol we drink!! I think he is trying to be the favorite Uncle...truth is, I have wonderful Uncles...even dirty Uncle Robby (I say that because he has the dirtiest mind I have ever known a man to have!)
Ryan and I had a wonderful time and it was nice to spend time talking with family. It was the same family that we were with a few weeks ago at my Grandpa's funeral. We all have so much fun together! My cousin Shelley and her fireman hubby Joe were the ones that I really wanted to talk with. We both have younger kiddos so they keep us busy when we get together and adult conversation is difficult. She gave me some information that I am going to definitely use to try to have another baby. Something about ovulating early in your cycle or late in your cycle. I think it may be the key and I am all about it. Wish me luck!
It was funny...on Friday night we all got together and cooked taco's and drank alot (some of us more than others) so on Saturday we were feeling a bit rough to say the least. We wanted to hang out, but didn't want to stay at the hotel...or go to a sports bar...or anything like that. So we went to the mall, boys and girls split and said to meet back in 1 hour. NONE of us wanted to be there, but we wanted to hang out! We moped around for about 30 minutes and then called each other and said let's go. We went to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings and then went to get ready for the wedding!
So much fun! Great Food! Beautiful dresses! And alot of love...
After the wedding was done (12:00) we went back to the hotel and Ryan and I decided to hang out with my younger cousins and play drinking games...not smart...not smart at all...it didn't end until 3:00AM!!
We got up at 8:30, went to eat breakfast and headed to the airport.
We arrived at Nana's to scoop up Hagen at around 5:30 and he was so excited! He got new toys, new games, new attitude. He had a great time and was exhausted when we got home.
It was so nice to get away, not have to worry about Hagen, and have fun!
Here is a story that Nana told us:
When Hagen got up on Saturday Nana told him that they are going to church that night and he will have to behave. Hagen said, "I am not going to be HAVED". Nana told him that we are going to God's house and he has to. He said, "I don't like God's house".
Oh lord...Oops! I will be honest, we don't go to church. Nothing against it and we realize we should be, but we just don't go. I was baptised and confirmed before we had Hagen so I am a Catholic. I may get shot saying this but I have a problem with some people that go to church every Sunday but the other days of the week treat people like crap! To make that worse, those people that judge you and ask you if you go to church and make you feel bad...isn't one of the sins about judging someone? Ugh...bugs me. I do not believe that you have to be in church to talk with God...it can happen anytime, even driving in rush hour...that's my time with him.
Whoa! Sorry about that detour!
Later,
Carrie
Uncle Tom got married and we had a great time! Even though it was his wedding weekend he got me 5 Sonic Teas...it was wonderful to have a never ending supply of tea...especially after the amount of alcohol we drink!! I think he is trying to be the favorite Uncle...truth is, I have wonderful Uncles...even dirty Uncle Robby (I say that because he has the dirtiest mind I have ever known a man to have!)
Ryan and I had a wonderful time and it was nice to spend time talking with family. It was the same family that we were with a few weeks ago at my Grandpa's funeral. We all have so much fun together! My cousin Shelley and her fireman hubby Joe were the ones that I really wanted to talk with. We both have younger kiddos so they keep us busy when we get together and adult conversation is difficult. She gave me some information that I am going to definitely use to try to have another baby. Something about ovulating early in your cycle or late in your cycle. I think it may be the key and I am all about it. Wish me luck!
It was funny...on Friday night we all got together and cooked taco's and drank alot (some of us more than others) so on Saturday we were feeling a bit rough to say the least. We wanted to hang out, but didn't want to stay at the hotel...or go to a sports bar...or anything like that. So we went to the mall, boys and girls split and said to meet back in 1 hour. NONE of us wanted to be there, but we wanted to hang out! We moped around for about 30 minutes and then called each other and said let's go. We went to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings and then went to get ready for the wedding!
So much fun! Great Food! Beautiful dresses! And alot of love...
After the wedding was done (12:00) we went back to the hotel and Ryan and I decided to hang out with my younger cousins and play drinking games...not smart...not smart at all...it didn't end until 3:00AM!!
We got up at 8:30, went to eat breakfast and headed to the airport.
We arrived at Nana's to scoop up Hagen at around 5:30 and he was so excited! He got new toys, new games, new attitude. He had a great time and was exhausted when we got home.
It was so nice to get away, not have to worry about Hagen, and have fun!
Here is a story that Nana told us:
When Hagen got up on Saturday Nana told him that they are going to church that night and he will have to behave. Hagen said, "I am not going to be HAVED". Nana told him that we are going to God's house and he has to. He said, "I don't like God's house".
Oh lord...Oops! I will be honest, we don't go to church. Nothing against it and we realize we should be, but we just don't go. I was baptised and confirmed before we had Hagen so I am a Catholic. I may get shot saying this but I have a problem with some people that go to church every Sunday but the other days of the week treat people like crap! To make that worse, those people that judge you and ask you if you go to church and make you feel bad...isn't one of the sins about judging someone? Ugh...bugs me. I do not believe that you have to be in church to talk with God...it can happen anytime, even driving in rush hour...that's my time with him.
Whoa! Sorry about that detour!
Later,
Carrie
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