Hagen's teacher sent a note home saying that Ryan and I would want to come to their "Friday Live" on Friday morning at 8:30. It is basically the school Pep Rally.
The theme for the month is compassion. They showed a video that the 3rd graders put together to demonstrate what compassion is...sit with someone at lunch that is alone, help someone up if they fall, pick up things that someone dropped to help them out, etc.
Then they started an awards ceremony. There were 2-3 kiddos per class that were chosen my their teachers to receive the compassion award (AKA a Bennett Bear Dog Tag). Hagen Darney was on there! He was so proud...Ryan and I beamed with excitement at his first award ceremony.
He really is compassionate. He loves hard. He is so gentile and caring about Hazel. He is emotional at times because he cares so much.
This is just one of the proud moments of many more to come Hagen...your Dad and I are so very happy for how you are turning out.
Tata,
Carrie
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
My dream...forshaddow for tomorrow?
So the Mayans said that 12-21-12 is the end of the world. I haven't been paying any attention to it...until this morning. Now I'm kinda weirded out.
My dream. It was a beautiful sunny day and Ryan and I were on the back patio with the kids. We were standing kinda like we were posing for a family photo...Ryan and I side by side with an arm around the other's waist...Hagen standing in between us and I had Hazel on my outside hip.
We were looking in the sky over the house behind us and this HUGE thing was headed towards earth. In my dream I knew it was a meteor...but it was a rectangle shape going end over end.
Ryan, the kids, and I were all calm...no fear. We knew it was the end for us but we were together and knew it would be fast. We were telling the kids how much we loved them and were so proud to be their parents etc...but no tears...no sadness
It hit the earth (around Allen) and then the effects of it were moving towards us fast...and I woke up.
WTH??
With the school shooting last week I'm hoping that a few of these things are true for those poor lives that were lost. I hope that it was quick so they didn't feel anything and I hope that they all knew how loved they were.
There was a story of one of the teachers that was telling all of her kids how much she loved them and that she felt wrong for saying it but didn't care if the parents were mad about it. I would only HOPE that my kids teacher would do something like that.
I know this is all over the place...just alot on my mind since that crazy dream?
Carrie
My dream. It was a beautiful sunny day and Ryan and I were on the back patio with the kids. We were standing kinda like we were posing for a family photo...Ryan and I side by side with an arm around the other's waist...Hagen standing in between us and I had Hazel on my outside hip.
We were looking in the sky over the house behind us and this HUGE thing was headed towards earth. In my dream I knew it was a meteor...but it was a rectangle shape going end over end.
Ryan, the kids, and I were all calm...no fear. We knew it was the end for us but we were together and knew it would be fast. We were telling the kids how much we loved them and were so proud to be their parents etc...but no tears...no sadness
It hit the earth (around Allen) and then the effects of it were moving towards us fast...and I woke up.
WTH??
With the school shooting last week I'm hoping that a few of these things are true for those poor lives that were lost. I hope that it was quick so they didn't feel anything and I hope that they all knew how loved they were.
There was a story of one of the teachers that was telling all of her kids how much she loved them and that she felt wrong for saying it but didn't care if the parents were mad about it. I would only HOPE that my kids teacher would do something like that.
I know this is all over the place...just alot on my mind since that crazy dream?
Carrie
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Miss Priss
Hazel has officially entered the terrible twos. She is darling, she is potty training herself, she loves babies, she understands when you tell her to do something...BUT...she is defiant, strong willed, and sometimes very hateful to those around her!
For example...Pink is her favorite in clothes. We have a battle every morning if she doesn't have PINK on. today she had on a pink diaper cover so I escaped unscathed. She wants pink PJ's, Pink bows/flowers in her hair, pink pink PINK! Barf....
On the way to school this morning she was throwing down because she wanted Daddy to take her to school. We stood firm and I took the kids. She was kicking my chair, throwing anything she could, screaming, crying, yelling NO, etc. She then yelled "ABC's" which means she wants her ABC song to play. I tell her, "not today Hazel. You have been naughty this morning. Maybe tomorrow you can be sweet and we can listen to it." Never thought I would use the ABC song as punishment?!? What?
She picks her nose and eats it...she bites her fingernails...it's lovely.
She got to take an ornament to school for show and tell on Monday. She chose the pink ballerina (I have no idea where I got it from). Well on Tuesday it was bring a holiday book...Hagen picked out Frosty the Snowman. She didn't want to take a book...she wanted to take her ornament again. We explained to her it was bring a book to school not an ornament...tantrum ensued...being kicked in the back of my chair on the way to school happened. It is really making me start my day off WAY wrong.
I love her...she is darling...when she is sweet she is really sweet. But this phase (i hope it is just a phase) is wearing me out. We have introduced sassy sauce (apple cider vinegar) as we did with Hagen as well as the "crying room" which is our bedroom. She has to go sit in there until she stops crying and then she can come out. It worked really well with Hagen to get control of himself on his own time.
Just venting...
Carrie
For example...Pink is her favorite in clothes. We have a battle every morning if she doesn't have PINK on. today she had on a pink diaper cover so I escaped unscathed. She wants pink PJ's, Pink bows/flowers in her hair, pink pink PINK! Barf....
On the way to school this morning she was throwing down because she wanted Daddy to take her to school. We stood firm and I took the kids. She was kicking my chair, throwing anything she could, screaming, crying, yelling NO, etc. She then yelled "ABC's" which means she wants her ABC song to play. I tell her, "not today Hazel. You have been naughty this morning. Maybe tomorrow you can be sweet and we can listen to it." Never thought I would use the ABC song as punishment?!? What?
She picks her nose and eats it...she bites her fingernails...it's lovely.
She got to take an ornament to school for show and tell on Monday. She chose the pink ballerina (I have no idea where I got it from). Well on Tuesday it was bring a holiday book...Hagen picked out Frosty the Snowman. She didn't want to take a book...she wanted to take her ornament again. We explained to her it was bring a book to school not an ornament...tantrum ensued...being kicked in the back of my chair on the way to school happened. It is really making me start my day off WAY wrong.
I love her...she is darling...when she is sweet she is really sweet. But this phase (i hope it is just a phase) is wearing me out. We have introduced sassy sauce (apple cider vinegar) as we did with Hagen as well as the "crying room" which is our bedroom. She has to go sit in there until she stops crying and then she can come out. It worked really well with Hagen to get control of himself on his own time.
Just venting...
Carrie
Monday, December 17, 2012
Company Christmas Party
Ryan really had to step up this past week with parenting. I thought I had a sinus infection but it turned out to be a horrible cold. Why does "a cold" sound so simple? I mean, colds are no joke! I'm such a baby...moving on.
I finally felt well enough Saturday afternoon to go to our company holiday party. This year we had it at a ranch and we had the best time! It was from 5-9...we actually stayed til about 8:30!! It is so neat seeing all of the kiddos and how much they have grown over the past year.
Hagen made a HUGE step! There was a DJ and the kids were all dancing. One "couple" was a brother and sister. Hagen said he wanted to dance with someone. I pointed out a darling little girl who was 3 1/2 named Isabella. I said, "Why don't you go ask her to dance?" He was nervous but he did it and she accepted. It was so cute watching his first "date". Now I said she was 3 1/2 which she is...but she is very tall for her age so she was towering over him. She had a cute red smocked dress on and 2 blond pigtails.
Santa came. Hagen got smelly markers that he wanted so bad from the book fair (I went and got the last one when Ryan got home from work). He was SHOCKED that Kirby actually told Santa about the markers because he forgot to tell Santa when he saw him at the mall. By the way, a book fair needs to sell books. I was called a mean Mommy for a whole damn week because of those markers. It is a fight that I won but it wasn't without some pain.
Hazel was so scared. Hagen wanted to take her up when her name was called. So he held her hand and walked her up to get her gift. She was crying but she went with him. So cute...
The past 2 bath nights I have round brushed Hazels hair while I am drying it. It looks so cute! kinda big at first but then it lays down nicely.
I am starting on my diabetic diet this week. I need to just eat better and also I'm spending about $6/day downstairs in the cafe. It does add up...every little bit helps.
I need to get into the holiday spirit! The weather is so warm lately that it is hard! I feel so bah-humbug...
I'm ready to start this week...last week with not feeling that well just completely threw me off!
Another thing that has been on my mind alot is that there was a horrible tragedy on Friday. A 20 year old asshole shot and killed 28 people at a school. I just can not wrap my brain around this. Why? WHY? Most of the victims were innocent children. Brave teachers acted on impulse to save their kids...some in trade for their own lives. It is just horrible.
Carrie
I finally felt well enough Saturday afternoon to go to our company holiday party. This year we had it at a ranch and we had the best time! It was from 5-9...we actually stayed til about 8:30!! It is so neat seeing all of the kiddos and how much they have grown over the past year.
Hagen made a HUGE step! There was a DJ and the kids were all dancing. One "couple" was a brother and sister. Hagen said he wanted to dance with someone. I pointed out a darling little girl who was 3 1/2 named Isabella. I said, "Why don't you go ask her to dance?" He was nervous but he did it and she accepted. It was so cute watching his first "date". Now I said she was 3 1/2 which she is...but she is very tall for her age so she was towering over him. She had a cute red smocked dress on and 2 blond pigtails.
Santa came. Hagen got smelly markers that he wanted so bad from the book fair (I went and got the last one when Ryan got home from work). He was SHOCKED that Kirby actually told Santa about the markers because he forgot to tell Santa when he saw him at the mall. By the way, a book fair needs to sell books. I was called a mean Mommy for a whole damn week because of those markers. It is a fight that I won but it wasn't without some pain.
Hazel was so scared. Hagen wanted to take her up when her name was called. So he held her hand and walked her up to get her gift. She was crying but she went with him. So cute...
The past 2 bath nights I have round brushed Hazels hair while I am drying it. It looks so cute! kinda big at first but then it lays down nicely.
I am starting on my diabetic diet this week. I need to just eat better and also I'm spending about $6/day downstairs in the cafe. It does add up...every little bit helps.
I need to get into the holiday spirit! The weather is so warm lately that it is hard! I feel so bah-humbug...
I'm ready to start this week...last week with not feeling that well just completely threw me off!
Another thing that has been on my mind alot is that there was a horrible tragedy on Friday. A 20 year old asshole shot and killed 28 people at a school. I just can not wrap my brain around this. Why? WHY? Most of the victims were innocent children. Brave teachers acted on impulse to save their kids...some in trade for their own lives. It is just horrible.
Carrie
Friday, December 14, 2012
What are the kids up to lately?
Hazel is ALL about Pink and Princesses. It makes me want to gag. I truly don't remember being into Pink or Princesses. BUT another thing she is into is babies! This I can relate to. I use to love playing with dolls. She rocks them, feeds them, covers them with blankets, takes them for walks around the house in their stroller. It is just darling. I love it!
Also, on January 2nd she is going to school in PANTIES! Her teacher sent a note home yesterday saying it is time. She went Tee on the potty 7 times yesterday at school (5 times she asked to go) and only had a wet diaper once...it was during naptime! So I'm off to find the smallest panties and shrink them in hot water for her little booty. She weighed 21 pounds at her 2 year visit last month. That bubble booty needs to fill in. I know she has one with both parents being larger in that area!!
Hagen is really into the iPad, video games, etc. Also, he had his 2nd 9 week report come from school. The grading system is based on 1-4...3 is the target and 4 is above. I'm so very proud to say he got all 3's except for one...and it was a 4!!! Social Studies was the 4?!? He is also reading at a very good level. I honestly say that is because we read a book before bed at night since he was a baby...maybe? I just say that because I HATE to read...except 50 Shades which is the only book I think I have ever read and I read all three in about 2 weeks! What a perv.
I am at work today but about to leave. I can not think of the last time I took a sick day for myself...I went to the doctor and got a steroid shot and a z-pack but I think I have a cold which those won't help. I feel really sorry for myself.
That's what I got!
Tata,
Carrie
Also, on January 2nd she is going to school in PANTIES! Her teacher sent a note home yesterday saying it is time. She went Tee on the potty 7 times yesterday at school (5 times she asked to go) and only had a wet diaper once...it was during naptime! So I'm off to find the smallest panties and shrink them in hot water for her little booty. She weighed 21 pounds at her 2 year visit last month. That bubble booty needs to fill in. I know she has one with both parents being larger in that area!!
Hagen is really into the iPad, video games, etc. Also, he had his 2nd 9 week report come from school. The grading system is based on 1-4...3 is the target and 4 is above. I'm so very proud to say he got all 3's except for one...and it was a 4!!! Social Studies was the 4?!? He is also reading at a very good level. I honestly say that is because we read a book before bed at night since he was a baby...maybe? I just say that because I HATE to read...except 50 Shades which is the only book I think I have ever read and I read all three in about 2 weeks! What a perv.
I am at work today but about to leave. I can not think of the last time I took a sick day for myself...I went to the doctor and got a steroid shot and a z-pack but I think I have a cold which those won't help. I feel really sorry for myself.
That's what I got!
Tata,
Carrie
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Santa
I decided at the last minute to take the kids after school. There was no line and Santa spent alot of time talking with the kids. Hazel was doubtful but didn't cry. What you don't see is that I am sitting on a folding chair and Hazel is sitting on my lap. So she isn't actually sitting on Santa's lap.
Hagen was SO excited to see Santa! I failed him and had him wearing shorts...didn't straighten out his shirt...forgot to spray tan him...etc. He is also sitting very oddly. Maybe I should have also taken him to the bathroom?
But they are so cute...they are mine...funny/odd pictures and all.
Carrie
Thought about quitting
This blog thing sometimes takes a LONG ride in the back seat! I don't WANT to stop but I just feel overwhelmed and guilty when I neglect it. I'm going to keep it up so that I can put random posts up when I feel like it!
Hagen is LOVING kinder! He jumps out of bed in the morning and is ready to go! He is quite the little independent guy. He is in love with Hazel...I wish it was mutual. I mean she loves him but she points her anger towards him most of the time.
Lately he has been quite obsessed with the iPad...so much that we need to start limiting the time on it. For Christmas he wants an Xbox and a nintendo DS. gifts sure do get more expensive as they get older huh?! Geez!
Hazel is so freaking cute. Her hair is long and I recently had it TRIMMED...we are talking about 1/2 inch...just to get the fuzz off the ends. She is REALLY into pink right now. She wants pink clothes (so most mornings are a struggle) and loves the pink flower for her hair (Also a struggle as I put whatever matches her outfit on...found some DARLING felt flower clips for her hair).
The night before Thanksgiving Ryan and I were out in the backyard playing with the kids and Hazel said, "pee pee pa-yeah". I took her in and she went...and went 3 more times before bed and had a dry diaper! So we are going with it. Her teacher isn't ready to put panties on her yet...she has to focus on 4 at a time so they get undivided attention. Last night she actually went #2! Ryan even said "it wasn't a bunny ball either...it was more like a pickle!" We are aiming for pickles folks...sista has a constipation prob...BUT I switched her to 2% milk and it has finally resolved. Who would have thought that going from whole milk to 2% would make THAT big of a difference?! not me.
Work is going awesome...still love it...still look forward to coming in.
I have a new niece (she is about 2 months old now). Faith Ann came earlier than expected and is DARLING...black Mohawk and all. She is the cherry on the top of the sundae of kids...
Ryan has started working out...he is doing the crossfit thing. I have continued with my workouts too. I am as shocked as anyone. I go 4-5 times a week for weights and am trying to get on the treadmill for cardio the days I'm off. I LOVE it... It is nice that we are both doing something about our health together so we can support each other.
Dapper...it seems that he is getting older and older. He sleeps alot more, snores more, and his dog beard is getting greyer and grayer. He turned 10 in September...
That's what I have for now. I'm going to try harder to keep this blog going! It is a constant battle, but I want to remember things about the kids and the fam.
Tata,
Carrie
Hagen is LOVING kinder! He jumps out of bed in the morning and is ready to go! He is quite the little independent guy. He is in love with Hazel...I wish it was mutual. I mean she loves him but she points her anger towards him most of the time.
Lately he has been quite obsessed with the iPad...so much that we need to start limiting the time on it. For Christmas he wants an Xbox and a nintendo DS. gifts sure do get more expensive as they get older huh?! Geez!
Hazel is so freaking cute. Her hair is long and I recently had it TRIMMED...we are talking about 1/2 inch...just to get the fuzz off the ends. She is REALLY into pink right now. She wants pink clothes (so most mornings are a struggle) and loves the pink flower for her hair (Also a struggle as I put whatever matches her outfit on...found some DARLING felt flower clips for her hair).
The night before Thanksgiving Ryan and I were out in the backyard playing with the kids and Hazel said, "pee pee pa-yeah". I took her in and she went...and went 3 more times before bed and had a dry diaper! So we are going with it. Her teacher isn't ready to put panties on her yet...she has to focus on 4 at a time so they get undivided attention. Last night she actually went #2! Ryan even said "it wasn't a bunny ball either...it was more like a pickle!" We are aiming for pickles folks...sista has a constipation prob...BUT I switched her to 2% milk and it has finally resolved. Who would have thought that going from whole milk to 2% would make THAT big of a difference?! not me.
Work is going awesome...still love it...still look forward to coming in.
I have a new niece (she is about 2 months old now). Faith Ann came earlier than expected and is DARLING...black Mohawk and all. She is the cherry on the top of the sundae of kids...
Ryan has started working out...he is doing the crossfit thing. I have continued with my workouts too. I am as shocked as anyone. I go 4-5 times a week for weights and am trying to get on the treadmill for cardio the days I'm off. I LOVE it... It is nice that we are both doing something about our health together so we can support each other.
Dapper...it seems that he is getting older and older. He sleeps alot more, snores more, and his dog beard is getting greyer and grayer. He turned 10 in September...
Tata,
Carrie
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Us lately
Not blogging in awhile makes me feel the same feeling that I get when I haven't been to church in awhile...which is going on now too. Double Whammy!
I wanted to document a few things that have been going on. Nothing bad, just want to remember!
1. Hagen LOVES school! It is still so precious to me to drop him off in carpool and watch him go into the school. He is just so little compared to the other kids....but then again they could be in the older grades. He did get in trouble the 2nd day of school (way to go kid) and was talking too much. He had to sit out during the first 5 minutes of recess. Luckily since then it hasn't been a problem. I found out his teacher is the lead in the kinder classes, she has been there for 8 years, and I love her already!
2. Hazel and her biting is getting out of control. I got a naughty note yesterday that said, "Hazel was dancing to the music and then just stopped and bit her friend." So later that night I was washing dishes after dinner and she came up behind me and was hugging my legs...or so I thought. She wasn't crying or ANYTHING! I all of a sudden felt this pain...sharp pain and she had bitten me on my thigh. SO hard that it immediately left a bruise and puffed up. I screamed because it hurt and it scared her. She scampered out of the kitchen and I went to go put her in timeout...she was hiding behind a chair in the dining room (where time out is). I pulled her out and she pouted and then cried. I feel sorry for the babies in her class she bites...freaking hurt!
3. I am going to be an aunt on 10.11.12...don't know what it is but am DYING to know. They have one of each and this is their last so they decided to keep it a secret. Names are secret too...
4. a week before Hagen started school Ryan and I went to the Lake of the Ozarks at my parents lake house and spend a week...WITHOUT.KIDS. It was fabulous! Our 10 year wedding anniversary is this year in October. We didn't want one of the grandma's to have to get him to school at 7:30 so we went before it started. It was so relaxing! Even though we helped build a sidewalk for my Uncle...I swear working at the lake in 80 degree weather without the kids is FUN!! So thankful that Nana took Hagen and my Mom kept Hazel...dividing and conquering is key. Hazel came home with a new baby. She got attached to it at a store and Mom quickly got it for her and she held onto it all week. Hagen is still detoxing from the sugar he had.
5. I have been eating like CRAP since we got back from the beach! I was doing so good and then just went nuts. My main problem is chocolate...any chocolate.
6. Working out...well it has been also hit and miss since the beach. I'm starting back up and Ryan is starting Crossfit also. I think it will help us both if we keep each other accountable.
7. Thank the lord Hagen wakes up to his alarm. He woke me up at 6:34...and if he didn't I wouldn't have gotten up until I just happened to wake up because mine wasn't set! We have to leave at 7:30 on.the.dot. in the morning to ensure that my plan goes perfect. My clock was actually on and set but for 7:30. THAT would have been disastrous waking up when we are supposed to be walking out the door.
8. Cannot wait for the fall. Hazel's wardrobe is adorable...Hagen's shorts are getting short so jeans will be a nice change...I am dying to put my boots on.
9. Hazel went to the doctor last week because she got a spider bit (actually 2) on her cheek! They were huge! She is OK though. She is a mosquito magnet. The spider bites are clearing up and now she has welts on her whole body from the mosquitoes!! GRR!!!!
10. Work is busy and great as always...
Tata,
Carrie
I wanted to document a few things that have been going on. Nothing bad, just want to remember!
1. Hagen LOVES school! It is still so precious to me to drop him off in carpool and watch him go into the school. He is just so little compared to the other kids....but then again they could be in the older grades. He did get in trouble the 2nd day of school (way to go kid) and was talking too much. He had to sit out during the first 5 minutes of recess. Luckily since then it hasn't been a problem. I found out his teacher is the lead in the kinder classes, she has been there for 8 years, and I love her already!
2. Hazel and her biting is getting out of control. I got a naughty note yesterday that said, "Hazel was dancing to the music and then just stopped and bit her friend." So later that night I was washing dishes after dinner and she came up behind me and was hugging my legs...or so I thought. She wasn't crying or ANYTHING! I all of a sudden felt this pain...sharp pain and she had bitten me on my thigh. SO hard that it immediately left a bruise and puffed up. I screamed because it hurt and it scared her. She scampered out of the kitchen and I went to go put her in timeout...she was hiding behind a chair in the dining room (where time out is). I pulled her out and she pouted and then cried. I feel sorry for the babies in her class she bites...freaking hurt!
3. I am going to be an aunt on 10.11.12...don't know what it is but am DYING to know. They have one of each and this is their last so they decided to keep it a secret. Names are secret too...
4. a week before Hagen started school Ryan and I went to the Lake of the Ozarks at my parents lake house and spend a week...WITHOUT.KIDS. It was fabulous! Our 10 year wedding anniversary is this year in October. We didn't want one of the grandma's to have to get him to school at 7:30 so we went before it started. It was so relaxing! Even though we helped build a sidewalk for my Uncle...I swear working at the lake in 80 degree weather without the kids is FUN!! So thankful that Nana took Hagen and my Mom kept Hazel...dividing and conquering is key. Hazel came home with a new baby. She got attached to it at a store and Mom quickly got it for her and she held onto it all week. Hagen is still detoxing from the sugar he had.
5. I have been eating like CRAP since we got back from the beach! I was doing so good and then just went nuts. My main problem is chocolate...any chocolate.
6. Working out...well it has been also hit and miss since the beach. I'm starting back up and Ryan is starting Crossfit also. I think it will help us both if we keep each other accountable.
7. Thank the lord Hagen wakes up to his alarm. He woke me up at 6:34...and if he didn't I wouldn't have gotten up until I just happened to wake up because mine wasn't set! We have to leave at 7:30 on.the.dot. in the morning to ensure that my plan goes perfect. My clock was actually on and set but for 7:30. THAT would have been disastrous waking up when we are supposed to be walking out the door.
8. Cannot wait for the fall. Hazel's wardrobe is adorable...Hagen's shorts are getting short so jeans will be a nice change...I am dying to put my boots on.
9. Hazel went to the doctor last week because she got a spider bit (actually 2) on her cheek! They were huge! She is OK though. She is a mosquito magnet. The spider bites are clearing up and now she has welts on her whole body from the mosquitoes!! GRR!!!!
10. Work is busy and great as always...
Tata,
Carrie
Monday, August 27, 2012
Hagen's first day of Kindergarten
So he's there...at Bennett Elementary...
I'm not sad...I'm just reminiscing alot this morning after dropping him off. He was 10 weeks old when I started working at Artis...now he is at big school.
He is most excited to ride the bus to LLC after school! That is what is going to get him through the day I'm sure!
His alarm was set for 6:30...he got up and got ready and came bouncing downstairs looking like a grown man. He looked so much older to me...more mature. He ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, and we took the first day of school photos (with little sidekick Hazel right there being a pest with puss pockets on her cheek...she got bit by something). On the board I made him hold it said, "1st day of Kindergarten! When I grow up I want to be a Diver!" He was in awe of the diving team on the olympics...that is his new career aspiration!
Ryan dropped us off in the carpool line and Hagen and I made our way inside. I had him show me where to go. Only once having to think about right or left...he peeked down to the right and said, "Yep, it's this way Mom". We got to his room, put his lunch box on the shelf, his snack in his cubby and hung his backpack on the hook. I knew it was almost time to leave...but I wanted to stay. I took pictures of my sweet little man at his desk and with his teacher and then didn't know what to do. Hagen told me what to do by saying, "Bye Mom! Have a good day!".
With that I headed out of his room, gave his teacher a sheepish smile and told her to have a great day, and walked out of Bennett. Leaving behind one of the sweetest smartest little boys I know. My Hagen, we are all so proud of you and know that you have great things to come in your future. Make some new friends, be nice to people that don't have anyone to play with, and have a great time!
Love,
Mama
I'm not sad...I'm just reminiscing alot this morning after dropping him off. He was 10 weeks old when I started working at Artis...now he is at big school.
He is most excited to ride the bus to LLC after school! That is what is going to get him through the day I'm sure!
His alarm was set for 6:30...he got up and got ready and came bouncing downstairs looking like a grown man. He looked so much older to me...more mature. He ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, and we took the first day of school photos (with little sidekick Hazel right there being a pest with puss pockets on her cheek...she got bit by something). On the board I made him hold it said, "1st day of Kindergarten! When I grow up I want to be a Diver!" He was in awe of the diving team on the olympics...that is his new career aspiration!
Ryan dropped us off in the carpool line and Hagen and I made our way inside. I had him show me where to go. Only once having to think about right or left...he peeked down to the right and said, "Yep, it's this way Mom". We got to his room, put his lunch box on the shelf, his snack in his cubby and hung his backpack on the hook. I knew it was almost time to leave...but I wanted to stay. I took pictures of my sweet little man at his desk and with his teacher and then didn't know what to do. Hagen told me what to do by saying, "Bye Mom! Have a good day!".
With that I headed out of his room, gave his teacher a sheepish smile and told her to have a great day, and walked out of Bennett. Leaving behind one of the sweetest smartest little boys I know. My Hagen, we are all so proud of you and know that you have great things to come in your future. Make some new friends, be nice to people that don't have anyone to play with, and have a great time!
Love,
Mama
Friday, August 10, 2012
Hazel has been busy!
I swear, Miss Hazel is a nut! But she is SUCH a cute little thing!
I will never have to worry about her defending herself. She is a tough cookie.
I still regularly get "Naughty notes" from her teachers at school for biting. I get so irritated at her when she gets them! I'm over it already! I never thought I would have a bully...especially after sweet Hagen!!
BUT I think I know why she is that way. Girlfriend will NOT talk! She tries...she really does but she hasn't mastered it yet. She understands pretty much anything I tell her. She follows my punishing (time outs, have to get off the couch if you can't stay on your bottom, etc.) but it is when she is trying to tell us something that she just gets so frustrated. Alot of her words come out sounding like "apple". Instead of Up she will say down...and she will say "down" for down.
She also wants me to hold her all the time. She is light, I love holding her, but it is really bad when I am trying to get dinner together! It is lovingly named the witching hour in our house!!
Hazel has a video monitor in her room and I usually have it off at night. I turn it on to check up on her from time to time but not much. The other morning I went to go get her and she was balancing on her belly on the rail...like and airplane!! I have NEVER seen her do that! I did research about crib tents...decided that I don't want to use them...also NOT ready to put her in her toddler bed (crib converts). So what we are going to do is take out the chicken wire thing that holds the mattress in place and put the mattress directly on the floor INSIDE her crib. If needed we will put wood under the mattress to make it higher.
Hazel's hair is getting long! I LOVE it! She has so much body to it...if I dry it without brushing it it kinda reminds me of Mrs. Brady from the Brady Bunch...it flips up in the back, parts to the side and tucks behind her ears, and at the crown it just has a TON on body but lays down so pretty!!! Jealous!!!
I love you Hazel...you are a mess but one of a kind!
Love you, (she says "I chew")
Mama
I will never have to worry about her defending herself. She is a tough cookie.
I still regularly get "Naughty notes" from her teachers at school for biting. I get so irritated at her when she gets them! I'm over it already! I never thought I would have a bully...especially after sweet Hagen!!
BUT I think I know why she is that way. Girlfriend will NOT talk! She tries...she really does but she hasn't mastered it yet. She understands pretty much anything I tell her. She follows my punishing (time outs, have to get off the couch if you can't stay on your bottom, etc.) but it is when she is trying to tell us something that she just gets so frustrated. Alot of her words come out sounding like "apple". Instead of Up she will say down...and she will say "down" for down.
She also wants me to hold her all the time. She is light, I love holding her, but it is really bad when I am trying to get dinner together! It is lovingly named the witching hour in our house!!
Hazel has a video monitor in her room and I usually have it off at night. I turn it on to check up on her from time to time but not much. The other morning I went to go get her and she was balancing on her belly on the rail...like and airplane!! I have NEVER seen her do that! I did research about crib tents...decided that I don't want to use them...also NOT ready to put her in her toddler bed (crib converts). So what we are going to do is take out the chicken wire thing that holds the mattress in place and put the mattress directly on the floor INSIDE her crib. If needed we will put wood under the mattress to make it higher.
Hazel's hair is getting long! I LOVE it! She has so much body to it...if I dry it without brushing it it kinda reminds me of Mrs. Brady from the Brady Bunch...it flips up in the back, parts to the side and tucks behind her ears, and at the crown it just has a TON on body but lays down so pretty!!! Jealous!!!
I love you Hazel...you are a mess but one of a kind!
Love you, (she says "I chew")
Mama
Hagen is growing up!
So in 2 1/2 weeks Hagen will be starting Kindergarten...I'm having a hard time. Shocking because I really didn't have a hard time dropping Hagen and Hazel off for their first day at daycare and they were LITTLE!!! Like 10 weeks and about 8 weeks old!!
I am so excited for him and know that he will love it and we will move on...it's just the logistics. Where is the best "drop off" point? Will his lunch stay cold enough? What if older kids bully in the hallway? Just stupid stuff.
He is trying to be big. The other night he asked if he could start using his alarm clock. Ryan and I looked at each other and were like, "Well, why not?"
Hagen has had his alarm clock in his room for a few years now, but we have never actually used the alarm.
He will have to wake up at least 30 minutes earlier for school. I actually have to get him there at a certain time vs. like I have been for Pre-k...whenever I want.
I have been snoozing BAD lately! Ryan has been leaving early. So, for the past few mornings I get woken up by a sweet bright eyed SO.PROUD.OF.HIMSELF Hagen! When his alarm goes off, he quickly turns it off, turns on his lights, goes potty, puts his PJ's in the hamper and puts his clothes on. Then he comes down to tell me he's up and we go get Hazel!
He LOVES it!
Some other things he is doing are:
1. Holding Hazel's hand and walking her to her class
2. Picking out breakfast for Hazel and himself and bringing it to the table
3. Helping her put her shoes on in the morning (never works)
4. Reads books to her...his favorite to read to her is Brown Bear, Brown Bear (probably because he doesn't actually have to read it...
He is doing something alot lately that is driving us and his teachers CRAZY! "I don't feel good" comes out of his mouth at least once a day. I know that he loves skipping school (who doesn't), but it is just getting to be a "Never Cry Wolf" situation. So we have a plan...what we are doing is if he says it at all during the day he has to go to bed when Hazel does...because he is "sick". That's the rule. Hagen hasn't been "sick" in a couple of days. I think he got the point finally!
Love that big sweet boy!
Carrie
I am so excited for him and know that he will love it and we will move on...it's just the logistics. Where is the best "drop off" point? Will his lunch stay cold enough? What if older kids bully in the hallway? Just stupid stuff.
He is trying to be big. The other night he asked if he could start using his alarm clock. Ryan and I looked at each other and were like, "Well, why not?"
Hagen has had his alarm clock in his room for a few years now, but we have never actually used the alarm.
He will have to wake up at least 30 minutes earlier for school. I actually have to get him there at a certain time vs. like I have been for Pre-k...whenever I want.
I have been snoozing BAD lately! Ryan has been leaving early. So, for the past few mornings I get woken up by a sweet bright eyed SO.PROUD.OF.HIMSELF Hagen! When his alarm goes off, he quickly turns it off, turns on his lights, goes potty, puts his PJ's in the hamper and puts his clothes on. Then he comes down to tell me he's up and we go get Hazel!
He LOVES it!
Some other things he is doing are:
1. Holding Hazel's hand and walking her to her class
2. Picking out breakfast for Hazel and himself and bringing it to the table
3. Helping her put her shoes on in the morning (never works)
4. Reads books to her...his favorite to read to her is Brown Bear, Brown Bear (probably because he doesn't actually have to read it...
He is doing something alot lately that is driving us and his teachers CRAZY! "I don't feel good" comes out of his mouth at least once a day. I know that he loves skipping school (who doesn't), but it is just getting to be a "Never Cry Wolf" situation. So we have a plan...what we are doing is if he says it at all during the day he has to go to bed when Hazel does...because he is "sick". That's the rule. Hagen hasn't been "sick" in a couple of days. I think he got the point finally!
Love that big sweet boy!
Carrie
Friday, August 3, 2012
Destin 2012
Destin was AWESOME! We had such a good time! You know that feeling before spending a week in the same house with 3 families...that "you know we are going to get sick of each other" feeling? I'm shocked that I can honestly say that I didn't feel that way.
The kids got along great. Hazel was a bit off the first morning and was such a bully so I took her to the doctor...she was sick so they put her on an antibiotic. Two days later I felt HORRIBLE so I went and I had a sinus infection so I got a shot and meds. Good to go!
The only way to document this trip (since I can't put pics up...stupid new format) is bullet points:
1. Mom, thanks for getting the kids their own DVD players...Hagen watched how to train your dragon and Smurfs and Hazel watched Nemo and her Elmo shapes and colors. The DVD players, Cheese-its, and jelly beans were the currency on the plane!
2. Hagen now LOVES crab legs...he orders them whenever they are on the menu for kids! He also had his first Strawberry Daquiri and loved it as well!
3. Hagen body surfed this year and really enjoyed it. Ryan would take him out and then get him all set up with a wave and push...he was in heaven!
4. Hazel loved to have a bucket (or 4) of water and put sand in it then dump it...over and over...then saying "Wawa" for more.
5. Emily and Hazel had their first official fight. Emily stands completely still and takes a beating which I think pisses Hazel off more and she keeps going after her. Emily is sweet...hazel is not...at the moment at least!
6. We only went out to eat 4 times (which is hardly anything to what we are use to) and we really enjoyed it! This is the first year we have had to go with everyone else because Hagen starts Kindergarten in a few weeks (whaaaa).
7. We did not buy one thing! Except for buckets, etc. But as far as fall clothes, souvenirs, etc.? NOTHING! It was fabulous!
8. Mom and Dad still give us spending money on vacation...since we didn't get anything it went to help for Dog boarding!
9. A man died about 1/2 mile from our beach house...he was on a jet ski free diving down 30 feet to get sand dollars...never came up. For 2 days I was nervous about him washing ashore, but they found him. There were alot of rescue boats and helicopters around for a few days!
10. We thought Hagen would get more sleep staying in our room (with Hazel) so Hagen had a pallet on the floor, Hazel was in a pack and play, and Ryan in the bed. Funny thing is that Noah slept later than Hagen!
11. I went from trying to get as tan as humanly possible to putting on SPF and sitting under the umbrella only emerging as necessary
12. I need to SERIOUSLY figure out what to do with my face...acid peel? Microderm? I have age spots, sun damage, you name it.
13. Hazel's hair is growing like CRAZY!!!!
14. Hagen has the longest torso that I don't notice until he is next to Noah...they are about the same height but their belly buttons are at totally different heights!
15. We will never be without frozen snickers at the beach...ever...or a new love is frozen milky ways...mmmm
16. Can't wait for next year!
C
The kids got along great. Hazel was a bit off the first morning and was such a bully so I took her to the doctor...she was sick so they put her on an antibiotic. Two days later I felt HORRIBLE so I went and I had a sinus infection so I got a shot and meds. Good to go!
The only way to document this trip (since I can't put pics up...stupid new format) is bullet points:
1. Mom, thanks for getting the kids their own DVD players...Hagen watched how to train your dragon and Smurfs and Hazel watched Nemo and her Elmo shapes and colors. The DVD players, Cheese-its, and jelly beans were the currency on the plane!
2. Hagen now LOVES crab legs...he orders them whenever they are on the menu for kids! He also had his first Strawberry Daquiri and loved it as well!
3. Hagen body surfed this year and really enjoyed it. Ryan would take him out and then get him all set up with a wave and push...he was in heaven!
4. Hazel loved to have a bucket (or 4) of water and put sand in it then dump it...over and over...then saying "Wawa" for more.
5. Emily and Hazel had their first official fight. Emily stands completely still and takes a beating which I think pisses Hazel off more and she keeps going after her. Emily is sweet...hazel is not...at the moment at least!
6. We only went out to eat 4 times (which is hardly anything to what we are use to) and we really enjoyed it! This is the first year we have had to go with everyone else because Hagen starts Kindergarten in a few weeks (whaaaa).
7. We did not buy one thing! Except for buckets, etc. But as far as fall clothes, souvenirs, etc.? NOTHING! It was fabulous!
8. Mom and Dad still give us spending money on vacation...since we didn't get anything it went to help for Dog boarding!
9. A man died about 1/2 mile from our beach house...he was on a jet ski free diving down 30 feet to get sand dollars...never came up. For 2 days I was nervous about him washing ashore, but they found him. There were alot of rescue boats and helicopters around for a few days!
10. We thought Hagen would get more sleep staying in our room (with Hazel) so Hagen had a pallet on the floor, Hazel was in a pack and play, and Ryan in the bed. Funny thing is that Noah slept later than Hagen!
11. I went from trying to get as tan as humanly possible to putting on SPF and sitting under the umbrella only emerging as necessary
12. I need to SERIOUSLY figure out what to do with my face...acid peel? Microderm? I have age spots, sun damage, you name it.
13. Hazel's hair is growing like CRAZY!!!!
14. Hagen has the longest torso that I don't notice until he is next to Noah...they are about the same height but their belly buttons are at totally different heights!
15. We will never be without frozen snickers at the beach...ever...or a new love is frozen milky ways...mmmm
16. Can't wait for next year!
C
Monday, July 9, 2012
Working on getting healthy!
So I have been working out for 4 weeks now...not long but I can honestly say I THINK I see a difference?!? One thing that is shocking to me is that I am actually looking forward to the 5 days a week/1 hour per day workouts in the heat (no AC). What? This is so not me.
What I am doing is kinda like Crossfit (my trainer would NOT like that I compared it to crossfit). What I like about it is every day is different, there is no running on the treadmill, etc., alot of it is using my own body weight, etc. I'll be honest and say that the reason I am sticking with this also has to do with my trainer. I am paying a crap ton, but it is working...I need someone to tell me what to do and push me otherwise I would not go to the gym and do this on my own...honest.
I'm hoping to get to where I want to be and then lower the times I go per week.
I am still not drinking Iced Tea! I have switched to Iced Green tea with a whole lemon in it. I mix it up in my plastic cup with a straw that all of us ladies get from the hospital after having babies. I cut up a whole (small) lemon and squeeze it, put green tea on top and then add about 2t. Raw apple cider vinegar...and a few drops of liquid stevia. It's not great, but it isn't bad either! I then drink water the rest of the day.
Most of my dinners consist of a huge Spinach salad. I add diced chicken, cucumbers, green onion, strawberries, blue cheese (just a bit...I love it so), slivered almonds, raspberry vinegar (not vinaigrette), and fresh ground pepper. I could eat it every day...
Now one thing that I have NO control over is a new love I found. Chocolate covered cranberries. Dammit, why I had to try them I don't know. Mer, they remind me of the chocolate covered pomegranates your MIL got and you shared with me when I was in town. They are SO good!!
I am not losing weight (may be gaining) but I can tell things are as wobbly...still wobble but not as much.
I hope I can keep this up...I really do. History has shown that I will stick with it for a few more weeks and then take a year off. I really really REALLY hope I don't!!
C
What I am doing is kinda like Crossfit (my trainer would NOT like that I compared it to crossfit). What I like about it is every day is different, there is no running on the treadmill, etc., alot of it is using my own body weight, etc. I'll be honest and say that the reason I am sticking with this also has to do with my trainer. I am paying a crap ton, but it is working...I need someone to tell me what to do and push me otherwise I would not go to the gym and do this on my own...honest.
I'm hoping to get to where I want to be and then lower the times I go per week.
I am still not drinking Iced Tea! I have switched to Iced Green tea with a whole lemon in it. I mix it up in my plastic cup with a straw that all of us ladies get from the hospital after having babies. I cut up a whole (small) lemon and squeeze it, put green tea on top and then add about 2t. Raw apple cider vinegar...and a few drops of liquid stevia. It's not great, but it isn't bad either! I then drink water the rest of the day.
Most of my dinners consist of a huge Spinach salad. I add diced chicken, cucumbers, green onion, strawberries, blue cheese (just a bit...I love it so), slivered almonds, raspberry vinegar (not vinaigrette), and fresh ground pepper. I could eat it every day...
Now one thing that I have NO control over is a new love I found. Chocolate covered cranberries. Dammit, why I had to try them I don't know. Mer, they remind me of the chocolate covered pomegranates your MIL got and you shared with me when I was in town. They are SO good!!
I am not losing weight (may be gaining) but I can tell things are as wobbly...still wobble but not as much.
I hope I can keep this up...I really do. History has shown that I will stick with it for a few more weeks and then take a year off. I really really REALLY hope I don't!!
C
Thursday, July 5, 2012
4th of July!
This year was different. Not bad...not good...but Ryan was not here so it was hard for me to be in the mood to celebrate. BUT it made me think of so many families out there who don't have their honey at home because they are off protecting what we are celebrating...our freedom. I felt selfish...whiney...
I miss Ryan...I miss him alot. I think the kids are too because they are GLUED to my side constantly. Little Hazel should be changed to my little duckling. She is like a shadow (I remember Mom calling Adam her shadow). She is DARLING! I love her to bits! Hagen is really good when Ryan is gone. He is such a helper lately.
So the kids had their 4th of July Sweat-a-thon known as the parade. Now it is only like 15 minutes, but I am that crazy mom that shows up about 30 minutes early to get a good view AND be in the shade! I STILL didn't get good pics! I am sucking at my picture taking lately! Hazel and her best friend Sophie came out leading their class...it was precious! Hagen came out all smiles and frantically looking around for me. We never made eye contact. When I went to get him in his class he was bummed and kinda sad. "Mom, you missed it..." What? He thought that since he didn't see me that I wasn't there. Note to self, don't ever miss a sweat-a-thon...his heart was broken!
That night I took the kids to Marble Slab for a treat after dinner. To be honest it was more for me. I ate mine, Hazel's and part of Hagen's. I felt like SUCH a pig!!
On the 4th, I did things around the house, the kids ate lunch and napped then we headed off to Aunt Karen and Uncle Dave's house to swim and cook out! We had a great time! Hagen is swimming so good and is now at the age that I don't have to STARE at him in the pool constantly. He knows he can't swim unless I am there. I told him that just because Nana or any other adult says it is OK that he is STILL to ask me. he did...he wouldn't go out the door to the pool unless he asked me first. Such a rule follower!
Hazel was happy too! She was giving out hugs and kisses and enjoyed a 4 hour picnic on a towel eating fruit and chips...she was in heaven.
That night I really wanted to take Hagen to fireworks! OK, honestly I could have cared less but he asked if we were going. The thought of having a 1 1/2 year old and 5 year old in the dark by myself was too much. Mom and Dad said I could drop Hazel off to them to spend the night and so I would just have Hagen. We met up with Adam's family and had the BEST seats!! We had no idea where they were going to be set off at but ended up as close as we could get...awesome. Hagen was a big man this year and no ear plugging was needed. Aunt Rebecca brought TONS of glow sticks to make necklaces and bracelets, I brought small flashlights, and they had a tootsie pop...life was good.
We got home around 10:15 and we crawled right into bed. I let Hagen sleep with me again and we were both out in no time! This morning? Punk wouldn't let me snooze! I could have all morning!!
That's about it! Ryan home tomorrow THANK.THE.LORD.
Carrie
I miss Ryan...I miss him alot. I think the kids are too because they are GLUED to my side constantly. Little Hazel should be changed to my little duckling. She is like a shadow (I remember Mom calling Adam her shadow). She is DARLING! I love her to bits! Hagen is really good when Ryan is gone. He is such a helper lately.
So the kids had their 4th of July Sweat-a-thon known as the parade. Now it is only like 15 minutes, but I am that crazy mom that shows up about 30 minutes early to get a good view AND be in the shade! I STILL didn't get good pics! I am sucking at my picture taking lately! Hazel and her best friend Sophie came out leading their class...it was precious! Hagen came out all smiles and frantically looking around for me. We never made eye contact. When I went to get him in his class he was bummed and kinda sad. "Mom, you missed it..." What? He thought that since he didn't see me that I wasn't there. Note to self, don't ever miss a sweat-a-thon...his heart was broken!
That night I took the kids to Marble Slab for a treat after dinner. To be honest it was more for me. I ate mine, Hazel's and part of Hagen's. I felt like SUCH a pig!!
On the 4th, I did things around the house, the kids ate lunch and napped then we headed off to Aunt Karen and Uncle Dave's house to swim and cook out! We had a great time! Hagen is swimming so good and is now at the age that I don't have to STARE at him in the pool constantly. He knows he can't swim unless I am there. I told him that just because Nana or any other adult says it is OK that he is STILL to ask me. he did...he wouldn't go out the door to the pool unless he asked me first. Such a rule follower!
Hazel was happy too! She was giving out hugs and kisses and enjoyed a 4 hour picnic on a towel eating fruit and chips...she was in heaven.
That night I really wanted to take Hagen to fireworks! OK, honestly I could have cared less but he asked if we were going. The thought of having a 1 1/2 year old and 5 year old in the dark by myself was too much. Mom and Dad said I could drop Hazel off to them to spend the night and so I would just have Hagen. We met up with Adam's family and had the BEST seats!! We had no idea where they were going to be set off at but ended up as close as we could get...awesome. Hagen was a big man this year and no ear plugging was needed. Aunt Rebecca brought TONS of glow sticks to make necklaces and bracelets, I brought small flashlights, and they had a tootsie pop...life was good.
We got home around 10:15 and we crawled right into bed. I let Hagen sleep with me again and we were both out in no time! This morning? Punk wouldn't let me snooze! I could have all morning!!
That's about it! Ryan home tomorrow THANK.THE.LORD.
Carrie
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
weekend fun!
So Ryan is still out of town...has been for a week...will be for another week. I'll tell you some of the things I miss that he does around the house:
1. Trash...taking it out to the cans and rolling the cans to the curb. I hate it!
2. Dog poop...enough said. Remember Dapper is a 90 pound lab...they have big piles
3. Helping entertain the kids while I do dinner or clean up after dinner. Really just entertaining period!
4. Nighttime routine. We have a good system and it is nice to split the responsibility
5. Filling Dapper's 5 gallon water jug...I spill it everywhere!
6. Buying Dapper's dog food...the bag weighs a freaking ton
7. I actually have to set my own alarm. Usually he gets up, gets in the shower and then comes to wake me...I miss that.
I have realized that Dapper is the one that is snoring. I need to remember to appologise to Ryan for the kicking in the night. It has been Dapper all along.
When Ryan is gone, alot of times I have Hagen sleep with me. If I could I would put Hazel in bed with us too, but that isn't going to work for now. I put him in his sleeping bag on Ryan's side and he stays put. I love waking up to Hagen. It is darling...he hears my alarm and he tickles my arm...kind of like really light scratching. When I open my eyes he smiles so sweetly and just melts me. He gets to watch a show before Hazel wakes up while I shower. I don't let him everynight, but I would if I could. I just don't want to be that creepy mom that has her teenage son sleeping in bed with her! ha!
Hazel has been following Hagen's lead and helping around the house. I will ask him to put his shoes in the shoe box and she gets her's and follows him and they put them away. They both like putting the soap bundles in the dishwasher so they take turns doing so.
This weekend I spent alot of time at my parents! We swam and just hung out for awhile. It was so nice! I wish I could relax more though. When I take it easy on the weekends and I'm away from home I just think about all the things I have to get done before Sunday night...laundry, washing kids school pillows and blankets, grocery shopping, meal planning for the week, etc. I wish I could just let things go, but really those are things that have to be done!
I have a new love...chocolate covered cranberries. I can not get enough. I have been eating very well lately, but these are not helping. If they aren't in the house I won't eat them so I need to just stop buying them! They are SO SOOOO good!!
Tata,
Carrie
1. Trash...taking it out to the cans and rolling the cans to the curb. I hate it!
2. Dog poop...enough said. Remember Dapper is a 90 pound lab...they have big piles
3. Helping entertain the kids while I do dinner or clean up after dinner. Really just entertaining period!
4. Nighttime routine. We have a good system and it is nice to split the responsibility
5. Filling Dapper's 5 gallon water jug...I spill it everywhere!
6. Buying Dapper's dog food...the bag weighs a freaking ton
7. I actually have to set my own alarm. Usually he gets up, gets in the shower and then comes to wake me...I miss that.
I have realized that Dapper is the one that is snoring. I need to remember to appologise to Ryan for the kicking in the night. It has been Dapper all along.
When Ryan is gone, alot of times I have Hagen sleep with me. If I could I would put Hazel in bed with us too, but that isn't going to work for now. I put him in his sleeping bag on Ryan's side and he stays put. I love waking up to Hagen. It is darling...he hears my alarm and he tickles my arm...kind of like really light scratching. When I open my eyes he smiles so sweetly and just melts me. He gets to watch a show before Hazel wakes up while I shower. I don't let him everynight, but I would if I could. I just don't want to be that creepy mom that has her teenage son sleeping in bed with her! ha!
Hazel has been following Hagen's lead and helping around the house. I will ask him to put his shoes in the shoe box and she gets her's and follows him and they put them away. They both like putting the soap bundles in the dishwasher so they take turns doing so.
This weekend I spent alot of time at my parents! We swam and just hung out for awhile. It was so nice! I wish I could relax more though. When I take it easy on the weekends and I'm away from home I just think about all the things I have to get done before Sunday night...laundry, washing kids school pillows and blankets, grocery shopping, meal planning for the week, etc. I wish I could just let things go, but really those are things that have to be done!
I have a new love...chocolate covered cranberries. I can not get enough. I have been eating very well lately, but these are not helping. If they aren't in the house I won't eat them so I need to just stop buying them! They are SO SOOOO good!!
Tata,
Carrie
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Hazel MAY be talking more?!?
So last night we had movie night...me and the kids. I popped popcorn and we laid on the carpet with blankets and pillow pets and watched Monsters vs. Aliens.
When I was popping the popcorn I swear Hazel said something that sounded like Popcorn. Then she was watching the movie chomping on her snack and said Juice...so I hopped up and got her some water, handed it to her and I swear she said thank you!
She is trying...I think this is one of the things that frustrates her into behaving badly at times...she wants us to understand what she is saying. When we don't? The next best thing is to throw ourselves on the ground and kick, then get up and hit someone. I feel for her...I do that sometimes.
Hagen was sick with a fever thing...no strep or anything but his fever went up to 103.5 AFTER Tylenol! Ryan was out of town and I was toying with the idea of bringing his nap mat, the DVD player and nook, and his video games and having him camp out with me at work because I can not take off right now...we are slammed! But my niece Ashlyn said she would babysit him for the day! Thank the lord...I got alot of work done and he rested at home all day with his cousin.
I made him drink so much water yesterday that at midnight he was crying and I went to check on him and he said he wet his bed and he was sorry. "Mom, I was sleeping and woke up and was wet! I'm sorry...I couldn't make it to the potty". Sweet boy felt so bad, I told him no problem...and got him all set up with new PJ's and undies and bedding. I was EXHAUSED (I took Tylenol PM at 10:30) but felt so badly for him...he was disappointed in himself.
Destin is on my mind...and a 10 year wedding anniversary trip to the Lake of the Ozarks WITHOUT the munchkins. I cannot wait...this year is FLYING by to me?!?
Work = great...so busy but love it! Working out = Great...been going 5 days a week for an hour...no AC in the garage style gym and for some weird reason I LOVE it!
OH and huge news. I have not had sonic tea OR sweet and low for over a week! I have switched to iced green tea with lemon and Stevia. This is shocking... I wanted to just at first stop using aspartame (sweet and low), then decided I can brew my own tea, then found out that green tea helps lose weight so I brew my own green tea and take it with me to work! So proud of myself...big change!!
Saw and ex boyfriend at Gattitown on father's day. Hagen wanted to go to "Daddy"town...ha! The song that has been playing in my head since I saw him? "Unanswered prayers"...it was not a good relationship. Lots of emotional abuse there...very possessive and had a temper. Marriage and life is not perfect...it takes work sometimes, but I can honestly say that I am very happy with where my life is. I am so in love with Ryan, I have two beautiful kids that are fun to be around (minus Hazel and her tantrums), I have a great relationship with my parents, my baby brother lives about 2 miles from me and our kids are close, I have a great job and work with some great people, I have friends that know I hate talking on the phone, but when I do call we pick right up where we left off.
Anyway, just feeling very grateful lately...maybe it is the tea? It may have some happy pill effects?? Speaking of, going to doctor today to see if I can come down off one of mine...need to document this happy feeling I have now...may change if we alter the pills! Ha!
Carrie
When I was popping the popcorn I swear Hazel said something that sounded like Popcorn. Then she was watching the movie chomping on her snack and said Juice...so I hopped up and got her some water, handed it to her and I swear she said thank you!
She is trying...I think this is one of the things that frustrates her into behaving badly at times...she wants us to understand what she is saying. When we don't? The next best thing is to throw ourselves on the ground and kick, then get up and hit someone. I feel for her...I do that sometimes.
Hagen was sick with a fever thing...no strep or anything but his fever went up to 103.5 AFTER Tylenol! Ryan was out of town and I was toying with the idea of bringing his nap mat, the DVD player and nook, and his video games and having him camp out with me at work because I can not take off right now...we are slammed! But my niece Ashlyn said she would babysit him for the day! Thank the lord...I got alot of work done and he rested at home all day with his cousin.
I made him drink so much water yesterday that at midnight he was crying and I went to check on him and he said he wet his bed and he was sorry. "Mom, I was sleeping and woke up and was wet! I'm sorry...I couldn't make it to the potty". Sweet boy felt so bad, I told him no problem...and got him all set up with new PJ's and undies and bedding. I was EXHAUSED (I took Tylenol PM at 10:30) but felt so badly for him...he was disappointed in himself.
Destin is on my mind...and a 10 year wedding anniversary trip to the Lake of the Ozarks WITHOUT the munchkins. I cannot wait...this year is FLYING by to me?!?
Work = great...so busy but love it! Working out = Great...been going 5 days a week for an hour...no AC in the garage style gym and for some weird reason I LOVE it!
OH and huge news. I have not had sonic tea OR sweet and low for over a week! I have switched to iced green tea with lemon and Stevia. This is shocking... I wanted to just at first stop using aspartame (sweet and low), then decided I can brew my own tea, then found out that green tea helps lose weight so I brew my own green tea and take it with me to work! So proud of myself...big change!!
Saw and ex boyfriend at Gattitown on father's day. Hagen wanted to go to "Daddy"town...ha! The song that has been playing in my head since I saw him? "Unanswered prayers"...it was not a good relationship. Lots of emotional abuse there...very possessive and had a temper. Marriage and life is not perfect...it takes work sometimes, but I can honestly say that I am very happy with where my life is. I am so in love with Ryan, I have two beautiful kids that are fun to be around (minus Hazel and her tantrums), I have a great relationship with my parents, my baby brother lives about 2 miles from me and our kids are close, I have a great job and work with some great people, I have friends that know I hate talking on the phone, but when I do call we pick right up where we left off.
Anyway, just feeling very grateful lately...maybe it is the tea? It may have some happy pill effects?? Speaking of, going to doctor today to see if I can come down off one of mine...need to document this happy feeling I have now...may change if we alter the pills! Ha!
Carrie
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Hagen's 5th Birthday recap!
I know this post is a bit late as his birthday was almost a month ago, but I wanted to wait until he had his 5 year well visit! Did NOT know that he wouldn't be getting any shots....in fact none til he is 11! Wow! That was a GREAT surprise!
Hagen you are 34.3 pounds, 41 inches tall, and are such a doll!
You made me a mom...for that I am forever so grateful! Not only did you do that but you have been such a good kid. This year seems so big...like bigger than other birthdays. I am so excited for you and your future!
You and I have a special thing we do now before bed. You bring me an easy reader book and we snuggle up in my chair in my bedroom with the lamp and a blanket and you read to me. I love it (but kinda hate it because the books are like 50 pages long...granted there are only a few words on each...but you are still learning so it takes forever...but I will soak it all in because you will not want to snuggle with me for long...especially since I smelled like death warmed over last night).
You love Hazel. She has started to love you back...she now comes and hugs you. I love watching her watch you. She already thinks you are her hero...but you have GOT to watch what you are doing because I'm serious in that she wants to do EVERYTHING you do!
For Father's Day you wanted to take your daddy to "Daddy-town"...AKA Gattitown. So we did...
We had your birthday party at Pump It Up! You had a blast! You had about 15 friends there and got lots of water guns and stuff like that.
Nana got you a bike and Papa/Pia got you a Nook Color. You are moving away from "toys" to electronics. Your Daddy picked out your present from us...it is a shooting game for the Wii. You both love it...in fact you both argue over whose turn it is to play. I have to referee alot!
One thing we have to help you with is growing pains! You have just started to get them so we need to rub lotion on your legs or something to help the blood flow and ease the pain. Your Daddy had these too and so I'm not surprised.
At your doctor appointment you answered all the questions and I just sat there...I could tell the Doctor wanted to see how smart you were. At one point you said, "Actually, blah blah"...the doctor was shocked you said Actually!
I love you...I love you so so much. You are the best and biggest blessing to your Dad and I...
Mama
Hagen you are 34.3 pounds, 41 inches tall, and are such a doll!
You made me a mom...for that I am forever so grateful! Not only did you do that but you have been such a good kid. This year seems so big...like bigger than other birthdays. I am so excited for you and your future!
You and I have a special thing we do now before bed. You bring me an easy reader book and we snuggle up in my chair in my bedroom with the lamp and a blanket and you read to me. I love it (but kinda hate it because the books are like 50 pages long...granted there are only a few words on each...but you are still learning so it takes forever...but I will soak it all in because you will not want to snuggle with me for long...especially since I smelled like death warmed over last night).
You love Hazel. She has started to love you back...she now comes and hugs you. I love watching her watch you. She already thinks you are her hero...but you have GOT to watch what you are doing because I'm serious in that she wants to do EVERYTHING you do!
For Father's Day you wanted to take your daddy to "Daddy-town"...AKA Gattitown. So we did...
We had your birthday party at Pump It Up! You had a blast! You had about 15 friends there and got lots of water guns and stuff like that.
Nana got you a bike and Papa/Pia got you a Nook Color. You are moving away from "toys" to electronics. Your Daddy picked out your present from us...it is a shooting game for the Wii. You both love it...in fact you both argue over whose turn it is to play. I have to referee alot!
One thing we have to help you with is growing pains! You have just started to get them so we need to rub lotion on your legs or something to help the blood flow and ease the pain. Your Daddy had these too and so I'm not surprised.
At your doctor appointment you answered all the questions and I just sat there...I could tell the Doctor wanted to see how smart you were. At one point you said, "Actually, blah blah"...the doctor was shocked you said Actually!
I love you...I love you so so much. You are the best and biggest blessing to your Dad and I...
Mama
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Hagen graduated pre-K!
Hagen is a graduate. I know it is only Pre-K...but this is a big one!! The age he is at right now is a biggie...or at least it is for me.
He is now going to go to Kindergarten...at a new school...all new people...I mean he only knows LLC as far as school goes so this will be a big change!
Now he will be packing his lunch every day, making sure to get in his seat before the tardy bell (that one will be hard for me too), and grow up to be an upstanding citizen. Yes I believe it starts now...in Kinder. With all the social media nowadays he needs to be looking and paranoid now for what can be brought out about him later "Did you know that president Darney did sldjflskfdjosgjiosidj in Kindergarten?!!" Upstanding citizen coming up!
Pia decided to ask me a question which meant I had to lean over to hear and I completely missed them calling his name and walking across stage. He was the first one called and I wasn't prepared. I will hang it over her head for the rest of her life.
They did a fantastic job at teaching the kids a dance to "Baby you’re a firework" by Katy Perry (I think). It was DAR.LING. Seriously so cute and most of them did all the moves. I was actually quite surprised that there were no criers or runners in the group of 64 kids! I mean, not one! Hagen's teacher Miss Laura is his main teacher. We loved her...she has taught him so much this year! Hopefully in a few more years she will teach Hazel!!
After graduation we went to Chili's and had dinner. He just seemed so big and so excited! He is now in the bigger pre-k class until he starts Kinder. My next post will be about his visit to his new school...
I feel like Hagen really grew alot this year, I mean of course all kids grow in a year. But what I mean is that he is now writing his name so much clearer, knows his address, and is even playing rougher with the guys. I'm not one that wants to raise a bully...that's not what I mean...what I mean is that he use to be the one that was so sensitive and would get his feelings hurt so easily. Now it seems that if guys are playing rougher, he just jumps right and throws a few fists too. Not too rough...but just playing.
Carrie
P.S. One thing to note. Hagen has been asking when we are going to have another baby. I told him we are not going to. He was OK. Then that weekend we hung out in the baby pool outside and Hagen gasped when he saw me in my suit (I did to if we are being honest). He came up to me smiling and poked my belly and said, “I told you there was another baby in there!" Ryan has had some man talks with him about it.
P.S.S. Hagen and Ryan counted his money in his piggy bank. He had about $40 in it. Ryan asked him what he wanted to buy...he could spend it all on one thing, split it between 2 $20 things, or save some. Ryan asked how much an ice cream at Camilla's was (best hand dipped ice cream bars in the world). Ryan told him $4...Hagen said he wanted $8 so he could take me out for ice cream and he wanted to save the rest. I died. I would have just said, "well in that case...I have $40...$4/ice cream...I want 10 ice creams please!"...I was shocked...it was so sweet!
He is now going to go to Kindergarten...at a new school...all new people...I mean he only knows LLC as far as school goes so this will be a big change!
Now he will be packing his lunch every day, making sure to get in his seat before the tardy bell (that one will be hard for me too), and grow up to be an upstanding citizen. Yes I believe it starts now...in Kinder. With all the social media nowadays he needs to be looking and paranoid now for what can be brought out about him later "Did you know that president Darney did sldjflskfdjosgjiosidj in Kindergarten?!!" Upstanding citizen coming up!
Pia decided to ask me a question which meant I had to lean over to hear and I completely missed them calling his name and walking across stage. He was the first one called and I wasn't prepared. I will hang it over her head for the rest of her life.
They did a fantastic job at teaching the kids a dance to "Baby you’re a firework" by Katy Perry (I think). It was DAR.LING. Seriously so cute and most of them did all the moves. I was actually quite surprised that there were no criers or runners in the group of 64 kids! I mean, not one! Hagen's teacher Miss Laura is his main teacher. We loved her...she has taught him so much this year! Hopefully in a few more years she will teach Hazel!!
After graduation we went to Chili's and had dinner. He just seemed so big and so excited! He is now in the bigger pre-k class until he starts Kinder. My next post will be about his visit to his new school...
I feel like Hagen really grew alot this year, I mean of course all kids grow in a year. But what I mean is that he is now writing his name so much clearer, knows his address, and is even playing rougher with the guys. I'm not one that wants to raise a bully...that's not what I mean...what I mean is that he use to be the one that was so sensitive and would get his feelings hurt so easily. Now it seems that if guys are playing rougher, he just jumps right and throws a few fists too. Not too rough...but just playing.
Carrie
P.S. One thing to note. Hagen has been asking when we are going to have another baby. I told him we are not going to. He was OK. Then that weekend we hung out in the baby pool outside and Hagen gasped when he saw me in my suit (I did to if we are being honest). He came up to me smiling and poked my belly and said, “I told you there was another baby in there!" Ryan has had some man talks with him about it.
P.S.S. Hagen and Ryan counted his money in his piggy bank. He had about $40 in it. Ryan asked him what he wanted to buy...he could spend it all on one thing, split it between 2 $20 things, or save some. Ryan asked how much an ice cream at Camilla's was (best hand dipped ice cream bars in the world). Ryan told him $4...Hagen said he wanted $8 so he could take me out for ice cream and he wanted to save the rest. I died. I would have just said, "well in that case...I have $40...$4/ice cream...I want 10 ice creams please!"...I was shocked...it was so sweet!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Hagen is 5!!
I'm really kinda in shock that Hagen is 5. I use to make fun of people saying, "I can't believe my perfect little baby is 5 today!" Or "My Baby graduated from Pre-K today"...honestly who cares! BUT, this year it hit me and I understand now that it is a big deal. Here is a pic of Hagen right before we left the hospital..he was all of 6 pounds 3 ounces I think!
Last night before bed you were so happy..I asked you what you were thinking about and you said, "I'm so excited to be 5! I've been waiting so many years for it! Like...pause...5 whole years!!!"
I love you so much Hagen James...you are such a good person...I can't wait to see what your future holds for you!
Love,
Mama
Monday, May 14, 2012
Mother's Day
Please tell me I'm not the only Mom in the universe that wants to spend Mother's Day alone? Please?
I woke up and Hagen has drawn me a picture of him and I together and spelled out "Happy Mother's Day". I absolutely LOVE that he is drawing pictures of people and things I can actually recognize! The first time I saw a picture of me that he drew I just melted. I had a circle above my head and I thought it was a halo but it was my hair bun! Ha! He calls it my donut hair.
I took the kids to my parents to give Pia her card and picture and to hang out for a bit while Ryan fixed the sprinkler head in the back yard. Papa and Pia have 2 hawks living in their trees so we spent some time checking out the nests way far up into the trees! When we got home the kids ate and then took naps and so did I!
Ryan then took the kids to him Mom's house around 3:00 to eat dinner etc. They didn't get home until about 8:00! I read (Fifty Shades of Grey) did ONE load of laundry and watched some of The Notebook while eating massive amounts of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. It was SO relaxing...I really enjoyed the time alone.
THEN I get on Facebook and see all the outings everyone had with their kids and I feel like a mean Mom!
Hagen and I had a conversation about when I officially became a Mom. I told him that he made me a mom for the first time. He had that cute little side smile beaming with pride. I remember the first Mother's Day with Hagen...he was about 1 and was learning to walk...we were hanging out in the front yard. I will never forget that day!
My first Mother's Day with Hazel Ryan sent me to the Spa! Hazel has been my shadow...like SERIOUSLY. she is like a mirror image of me doing exactly what I am doing at all times. She follows me around like a little baby duck (and she is making animal sounds too so she is quacking). She does her makeup, brushes her teeth (eats toothpaste), cooks, reads books (of course she doesn't know I'm reading Mama porn), and has even started putting my shoes on and walking around.
I am so lucky to have my babies. I wanted them for so long it hurt.
Love,
Carrie
I woke up and Hagen has drawn me a picture of him and I together and spelled out "Happy Mother's Day". I absolutely LOVE that he is drawing pictures of people and things I can actually recognize! The first time I saw a picture of me that he drew I just melted. I had a circle above my head and I thought it was a halo but it was my hair bun! Ha! He calls it my donut hair.
I took the kids to my parents to give Pia her card and picture and to hang out for a bit while Ryan fixed the sprinkler head in the back yard. Papa and Pia have 2 hawks living in their trees so we spent some time checking out the nests way far up into the trees! When we got home the kids ate and then took naps and so did I!
Ryan then took the kids to him Mom's house around 3:00 to eat dinner etc. They didn't get home until about 8:00! I read (Fifty Shades of Grey) did ONE load of laundry and watched some of The Notebook while eating massive amounts of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. It was SO relaxing...I really enjoyed the time alone.
THEN I get on Facebook and see all the outings everyone had with their kids and I feel like a mean Mom!
Hagen and I had a conversation about when I officially became a Mom. I told him that he made me a mom for the first time. He had that cute little side smile beaming with pride. I remember the first Mother's Day with Hagen...he was about 1 and was learning to walk...we were hanging out in the front yard. I will never forget that day!
My first Mother's Day with Hazel Ryan sent me to the Spa! Hazel has been my shadow...like SERIOUSLY. she is like a mirror image of me doing exactly what I am doing at all times. She follows me around like a little baby duck (and she is making animal sounds too so she is quacking). She does her makeup, brushes her teeth (eats toothpaste), cooks, reads books (of course she doesn't know I'm reading Mama porn), and has even started putting my shoes on and walking around.
I am so lucky to have my babies. I wanted them for so long it hurt.
Love,
Carrie
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Hagen's 1st hunting trip with DADDY!!!
This past weekend was a biggie. The whole hunting trip thing really got me in an uproar, but there was a compromise...which in turn was a VERY special thing for Hagen and Ryan.
I hope this becomes a lifetime of good man weekends for my boys. They both had a great time and Hagen is still on a hunting high.
Carrie
Monday, April 23, 2012
Some random thoughts...shocking huh?
Life is crazy as usual, but good crazy! Like weather is wonderful lately crazy! Like Ryan has been in town more crazy! Like my kids are the smartest and sweetest ever crazy! I have a few things I want to remember so bullets it is. AAAAANNNNDDD here we go:
1. Hagen was eating breakfast on Sunday morning when we brought Hazel down to join him. He promptly said, "Good morning Pickle Pants!" What? Pickle pants?
2. Hazel is just as sweet as can be (well, sometimes). She is testing her limits lately and we witnessed one in the midst of her doing it. I was folding laundry, she grabbed a sock slowly and looked around (Ryan and I were on to her), she slowly walked into the 1/2 bath and returned a few minutes later with a guilty look. I took her hand, walked her into the bathroom and saw the sock in the toilet. She cried...I told her that was naughty and then Ryan and I died laughing behind her back. She needs to work on her game...so far no poker face!
3. Hagen has really stepped up on chores. He clears his place setting after meals. I have had to tell him to put his cup next to the sink and not drop it into the sink because he was loving the milk explosion...I was not. He is also feeding Dapper. I think he likes having chores...makes him feel like a man.
4. Hazel has been in her survival swimming and is doing really well. The thing is it is a quick intense 10 minutes a day for 4 days in a week. She is going on her 6th week of it. She swallows a lot of air so the teacher burps the babies to make their tummy's fell better. One day she wouldn't burp and was tooting all night. I mean like crazy. She was tooting in the bath and Hagen was laughing as he could hear it from the other room. After Hazel went to bed he wanted to take a bath (which is a lot messier than him just jumping in the shower). I told him to take a shower because Hazel was tooting in the tub all night (trying to gross him out). He responded, "Mom, you drained all the tooty water didn't you?" All I could do was stare at him...
5. I wore a swimsuit cover-up to work last week. I could NOT figure out why it kept creeping up on me! I felt like a total moron. I swear I thought it was a dress...it had the drawstring waist and was darling.
6. Last weekend we decided to let Hagen have a go at no naps! NEVER.AGAIN. He was pretty good but the meltdown that happened Sunday night out of pure exhaustion was a sign that he still needs them. Geesh...it's amazing we all survived that one
7. I was pulling weeds outside and came in all hot and sweaty. Hagen wanted to snuggle up and Ryan said, "Hagen, what does Mama smell like?" Hagen said, "She smells like an angel." How sweet is he! I smelled of BO and dirt...
8. The toy closet was out of control. On Saturday I had Hagen go in and put toys that he is no longer playing with in a pile so we can give them to someone that doesn't have as many toys. I was shocked. He was trying to get rid of everything! I had to talk with him about how it was very nice but he should keep some for himself too. He was SO proud of going to goodwill and donating his toys to other kids. And just for the record...he had 6 Spiderman figures...all different sizes.
9. Hagen at dinner the other night. "Mom, get me a fruit cup. My poop is sharp today!" A little back story...when he has trouble going I tell him he needs to eat more fruit to make it not hurt. He listens well I guess. Ha!
10. Ryan and I went on a real date! I called a sitter and we were going out! Who do we call? My parents. We met them for a nice dinner and then went home before 9:00...what nerds! Ha! But we had such a good time. Not having to tend to kids and have an actual uninterrupted conversation was needed.
I think that is about it for now!
Carrie
1. Hagen was eating breakfast on Sunday morning when we brought Hazel down to join him. He promptly said, "Good morning Pickle Pants!" What? Pickle pants?
2. Hazel is just as sweet as can be (well, sometimes). She is testing her limits lately and we witnessed one in the midst of her doing it. I was folding laundry, she grabbed a sock slowly and looked around (Ryan and I were on to her), she slowly walked into the 1/2 bath and returned a few minutes later with a guilty look. I took her hand, walked her into the bathroom and saw the sock in the toilet. She cried...I told her that was naughty and then Ryan and I died laughing behind her back. She needs to work on her game...so far no poker face!
3. Hagen has really stepped up on chores. He clears his place setting after meals. I have had to tell him to put his cup next to the sink and not drop it into the sink because he was loving the milk explosion...I was not. He is also feeding Dapper. I think he likes having chores...makes him feel like a man.
4. Hazel has been in her survival swimming and is doing really well. The thing is it is a quick intense 10 minutes a day for 4 days in a week. She is going on her 6th week of it. She swallows a lot of air so the teacher burps the babies to make their tummy's fell better. One day she wouldn't burp and was tooting all night. I mean like crazy. She was tooting in the bath and Hagen was laughing as he could hear it from the other room. After Hazel went to bed he wanted to take a bath (which is a lot messier than him just jumping in the shower). I told him to take a shower because Hazel was tooting in the tub all night (trying to gross him out). He responded, "Mom, you drained all the tooty water didn't you?" All I could do was stare at him...
5. I wore a swimsuit cover-up to work last week. I could NOT figure out why it kept creeping up on me! I felt like a total moron. I swear I thought it was a dress...it had the drawstring waist and was darling.
6. Last weekend we decided to let Hagen have a go at no naps! NEVER.AGAIN. He was pretty good but the meltdown that happened Sunday night out of pure exhaustion was a sign that he still needs them. Geesh...it's amazing we all survived that one
7. I was pulling weeds outside and came in all hot and sweaty. Hagen wanted to snuggle up and Ryan said, "Hagen, what does Mama smell like?" Hagen said, "She smells like an angel." How sweet is he! I smelled of BO and dirt...
8. The toy closet was out of control. On Saturday I had Hagen go in and put toys that he is no longer playing with in a pile so we can give them to someone that doesn't have as many toys. I was shocked. He was trying to get rid of everything! I had to talk with him about how it was very nice but he should keep some for himself too. He was SO proud of going to goodwill and donating his toys to other kids. And just for the record...he had 6 Spiderman figures...all different sizes.
9. Hagen at dinner the other night. "Mom, get me a fruit cup. My poop is sharp today!" A little back story...when he has trouble going I tell him he needs to eat more fruit to make it not hurt. He listens well I guess. Ha!
10. Ryan and I went on a real date! I called a sitter and we were going out! Who do we call? My parents. We met them for a nice dinner and then went home before 9:00...what nerds! Ha! But we had such a good time. Not having to tend to kids and have an actual uninterrupted conversation was needed.
I think that is about it for now!
Carrie
Monday, April 9, 2012
Bye Bye to Hazel's Paci
First of all, Hazel says bye bye but with a d...so if she says a single Bye it is "Die"...hmmm...
The night I got back from my girls getaway, it wasn't 5 minutes before Hazel face planted into the window sill. She was bleeding quite a bit! I got her to put a wet washcloth on it and was able to lay her down to check out the damage. It was just a little cut on her top lip. While I was looking in her mouth I swear I saw her top teeth narrowing like you would think a paci or bottle baby (after a year) would have.
I got her an ice pack to hold and immediately went to get her paci (the only one in the house) and cut the tip off. I didn't realize that you didn't have to cut much to make a BIG impact! I felt horrible. There she was with a busted lip and I cut her security paci??
She cried for 45 minutes that night and then was asleep and didn't wake up all night.
The next day at school I told the director and asked her what I do with the one there. She said I need to cut it too. So I did...she didn't nap that day...
The next few nights she would cry for about 5 minutes and then sleep...she started taking naps at school too.
I was worried about the weekend and sleeping in! I just knew she was taking hits off her paci and going back to sleep and that is why she sleeps in so late! Well, I'm proud to say that sister just likes to sleep! She was back to sleeping in till 10 - 10:30!!
So she still has her paci...it is connected to a stuffed giraffe and she snuggles with it and gums it a bit (she is still teething) but the addiction is over.
I'm so proud of her. I was SO emotional about it! I felt like the WORST parent ever! I was thinking it was a good time because she would be potty training in about 6 months, moving to her new room at school where she sleeps on a mat and not in a crib, etc. BUT when I did it it was a rash decision...SO glad it worked out!
Carrie
The night I got back from my girls getaway, it wasn't 5 minutes before Hazel face planted into the window sill. She was bleeding quite a bit! I got her to put a wet washcloth on it and was able to lay her down to check out the damage. It was just a little cut on her top lip. While I was looking in her mouth I swear I saw her top teeth narrowing like you would think a paci or bottle baby (after a year) would have.
I got her an ice pack to hold and immediately went to get her paci (the only one in the house) and cut the tip off. I didn't realize that you didn't have to cut much to make a BIG impact! I felt horrible. There she was with a busted lip and I cut her security paci??
She cried for 45 minutes that night and then was asleep and didn't wake up all night.
The next day at school I told the director and asked her what I do with the one there. She said I need to cut it too. So I did...she didn't nap that day...
The next few nights she would cry for about 5 minutes and then sleep...she started taking naps at school too.
I was worried about the weekend and sleeping in! I just knew she was taking hits off her paci and going back to sleep and that is why she sleeps in so late! Well, I'm proud to say that sister just likes to sleep! She was back to sleeping in till 10 - 10:30!!
So she still has her paci...it is connected to a stuffed giraffe and she snuggles with it and gums it a bit (she is still teething) but the addiction is over.
I'm so proud of her. I was SO emotional about it! I felt like the WORST parent ever! I was thinking it was a good time because she would be potty training in about 6 months, moving to her new room at school where she sleeps on a mat and not in a crib, etc. BUT when I did it it was a rash decision...SO glad it worked out!
Carrie
Girls getaway!
Last weekend I went with my friend Andrea to her lake house on Cedar Creek Lake! We left Friday around 2:00, got a pedicure, drove to town and just chilled all weekend!
Andrea and I go way back. I started out not too fond of her. You see, my high school love Brad and Andrea dated way back in...well it was like 2nd grade. Well, Brad would drive by her house on the way to his house and honk his horn! It drove me NUTS!! I know it was in early Elementary but I saw it as totally disrespectful to do that especially since he knew it drove me crazy!
So I went to Tech for college and I ended up pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma with Andrea. That is where our friendship grew. We ended up going to Europe for the summer and had a blast! After college we broke up for a few years and then got married the same year and grew close again.
It was nice to talk about everything...but mainly just relax, sleep in, DRINK, and enjoy the perfect weather.
We did head out to Canton...I''m not a fan...I left with beef jerky and dip mixes. I was hungry which was not good. Canton is HUGE!
The kids and Ryan survived. Ryan even did the laundry and put it away! He left a few hours after I got home to go out of town, but he had also went to the grocery store and stocked the fridge including a deboned chicken! That is love people!
It was nice to get away and refresh the batteries.
Carrie
Andrea and I go way back. I started out not too fond of her. You see, my high school love Brad and Andrea dated way back in...well it was like 2nd grade. Well, Brad would drive by her house on the way to his house and honk his horn! It drove me NUTS!! I know it was in early Elementary but I saw it as totally disrespectful to do that especially since he knew it drove me crazy!
So I went to Tech for college and I ended up pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma with Andrea. That is where our friendship grew. We ended up going to Europe for the summer and had a blast! After college we broke up for a few years and then got married the same year and grew close again.
It was nice to talk about everything...but mainly just relax, sleep in, DRINK, and enjoy the perfect weather.
We did head out to Canton...I''m not a fan...I left with beef jerky and dip mixes. I was hungry which was not good. Canton is HUGE!
The kids and Ryan survived. Ryan even did the laundry and put it away! He left a few hours after I got home to go out of town, but he had also went to the grocery store and stocked the fridge including a deboned chicken! That is love people!
It was nice to get away and refresh the batteries.
Carrie
Monday, March 26, 2012
What a heavy week it was last week!
Honestly, I felt so out of control last week. I was so emotional...like could not get a grip emotional! I think I was dealing with PMS. Don't laugh, I really don't have it (or not so much that I have ever noticed it).
I ignored Ryan for a couple of days...very mature I know. But I couldn't help it! We finally sat down and had a little date night on Thursday and it helped alot. I said that when I first approached him about not wanting him to go hunting that I wasn't saying things right...I finally just simply said, "We miss you and want you home more." He said OK and that was it.
I did tell him that Hagen is getting older and is needing/wanting to spend more time with him. He suggested taking him on his hunting trips. I said that would be fine. So Hagen and Ryan are now turkey hunting in May...Hagen will LOVE waking up at 5:00AM! NOT! That post will be a true winner.
Hazel...she is sleeping beauty! Honestly! I have never known a baby (except a newborn) that sleeps as much as she does! Here was her weekend:
Friday night - in bed at 7:00
Saturday:
Woke her up at 10:00
Nap 12:00 - 4:00ish
Bed at 7:00
Sunday:
Woke her up at 10:30
Nap: 1:30 - 5:00
Bed at 8:00
So basically she was up for 5 hours on Saturday and 6 on Sunday...is this odd? I mean should I let her sleep that long? She doesn't nap at school and it is like she makes up for it on the weekends.
Last week when she had the random fever Mom had her one day. Mom had to go to a dentist appointment by my office so she brought Hazel to work! I was so excited to show her off! She was quiet and sweet but would NOT smile for anything. She is so serious!
This weekend was a nice weekend! We had a birthday party but other than that we did lots and lots of yard work. Tell you what, I am in indoor girl but I love pulling weeds! I mean, like really love pulling weeds! I pulled tons of them and then we planted some shrubs and ground cover in areas. The yard is looking good!
With the TX heat starting up I am getting concerned about Hazel facing backwards in her car seat. She is not 20 pounds yet and I won't flip her, but the other day she was in the car for about 20 minutes...I had the AC on high, and when we got home and I got her out she was sweating...like alot! I hate these laws but understand them and will follow the rules. This TX heat doesn't help though!!
Carrie
I ignored Ryan for a couple of days...very mature I know. But I couldn't help it! We finally sat down and had a little date night on Thursday and it helped alot. I said that when I first approached him about not wanting him to go hunting that I wasn't saying things right...I finally just simply said, "We miss you and want you home more." He said OK and that was it.
I did tell him that Hagen is getting older and is needing/wanting to spend more time with him. He suggested taking him on his hunting trips. I said that would be fine. So Hagen and Ryan are now turkey hunting in May...Hagen will LOVE waking up at 5:00AM! NOT! That post will be a true winner.
Hazel...she is sleeping beauty! Honestly! I have never known a baby (except a newborn) that sleeps as much as she does! Here was her weekend:
Friday night - in bed at 7:00
Saturday:
Woke her up at 10:00
Nap 12:00 - 4:00ish
Bed at 7:00
Sunday:
Woke her up at 10:30
Nap: 1:30 - 5:00
Bed at 8:00
So basically she was up for 5 hours on Saturday and 6 on Sunday...is this odd? I mean should I let her sleep that long? She doesn't nap at school and it is like she makes up for it on the weekends.
Last week when she had the random fever Mom had her one day. Mom had to go to a dentist appointment by my office so she brought Hazel to work! I was so excited to show her off! She was quiet and sweet but would NOT smile for anything. She is so serious!
This weekend was a nice weekend! We had a birthday party but other than that we did lots and lots of yard work. Tell you what, I am in indoor girl but I love pulling weeds! I mean, like really love pulling weeds! I pulled tons of them and then we planted some shrubs and ground cover in areas. The yard is looking good!
With the TX heat starting up I am getting concerned about Hazel facing backwards in her car seat. She is not 20 pounds yet and I won't flip her, but the other day she was in the car for about 20 minutes...I had the AC on high, and when we got home and I got her out she was sweating...like alot! I hate these laws but understand them and will follow the rules. This TX heat doesn't help though!!
Carrie
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Hunting got me down in the dumps
So, Ryan and I hardly argue...not bragging, just a fact. BUT there is one thing that I have been stewing about for awhile and I just broke down last night! I had HAD.IT. I wish I didn't let things fester to the point that I am just pissed and bitchy, but I did it...and I feel bad...but I am still livid.
Let me preface this with Ryan is a great father and husband. I am very lucky to have him and life is good. When he is home he is very focused on us and the kids, and that is why this is bothering me so much.
Ryan has been traveling alot for over a year now. Last year it started when Hazel was only 9 weeks old. BUT this was a good move for him and his career and I completely support him and his career. His company was being acquired and he needed to really prove that he was a valuable employee which he has and continues to do.
Sometimes he is gone during the weekends...sometimes he comes home on Sunday around lunchtime (which I don't consider that being home on the weekend). I truly don't mind the weekday travel because I have my own routine and my work...the weekends are what get to me.
He had a turkey hunt that was planned that I was unsure of the actual date. Well, my friend and I FINALLY nailed down a date that she and I could get away for the weekend. It happened to be on the same date as his turkey hunt. I told him that I need to get away and his hunt will have to be canceled (I never tell him to do that). He did...
Yesterday he called to say it had been rescheduled for the end of May. I lost it...
Last night we sat down to discuss it and it didn't go well. I was so irritated that I was kinda being irrational...BUT...he wasn't seeing my side at all.
He thought that I was basically saying "I don't like you traveling for work"...I wasn't saying that at all. He said, "that's it...I'm not traveling for work anymore...I said when it became a problem at home I will stop".
What I am saying is that he kinda HAS to travel for work which is OK, but I think until Hagen is old enough to go with him hunting/fishing he needs to put his hunting/fishing on hold. I want him home! I feel alone! It kinda hurts my feelings when he IS traveling for work and on the side planning get aways with the guys.
Again, Ryan is pretty perfect when it comes to husbands. This is not a huge problem...we just do NOT see eye to eye on it and it is bringing me down...like way down...like on the verge of tears yesterday and today.
:(
Carrie
Let me preface this with Ryan is a great father and husband. I am very lucky to have him and life is good. When he is home he is very focused on us and the kids, and that is why this is bothering me so much.
Ryan has been traveling alot for over a year now. Last year it started when Hazel was only 9 weeks old. BUT this was a good move for him and his career and I completely support him and his career. His company was being acquired and he needed to really prove that he was a valuable employee which he has and continues to do.
Sometimes he is gone during the weekends...sometimes he comes home on Sunday around lunchtime (which I don't consider that being home on the weekend). I truly don't mind the weekday travel because I have my own routine and my work...the weekends are what get to me.
He had a turkey hunt that was planned that I was unsure of the actual date. Well, my friend and I FINALLY nailed down a date that she and I could get away for the weekend. It happened to be on the same date as his turkey hunt. I told him that I need to get away and his hunt will have to be canceled (I never tell him to do that). He did...
Yesterday he called to say it had been rescheduled for the end of May. I lost it...
Last night we sat down to discuss it and it didn't go well. I was so irritated that I was kinda being irrational...BUT...he wasn't seeing my side at all.
He thought that I was basically saying "I don't like you traveling for work"...I wasn't saying that at all. He said, "that's it...I'm not traveling for work anymore...I said when it became a problem at home I will stop".
What I am saying is that he kinda HAS to travel for work which is OK, but I think until Hagen is old enough to go with him hunting/fishing he needs to put his hunting/fishing on hold. I want him home! I feel alone! It kinda hurts my feelings when he IS traveling for work and on the side planning get aways with the guys.
Again, Ryan is pretty perfect when it comes to husbands. This is not a huge problem...we just do NOT see eye to eye on it and it is bringing me down...like way down...like on the verge of tears yesterday and today.
:(
Carrie
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
I'm a Stalker!
So yesterday after taking Hazel to the doctor I went through the MacDonald's drive thru for a Happy Meal to take with her to Pia's house for the afternoon. When I was pulling into the drive thru, a lady and 3 kids were walking in front of my car...I noticed it was my brother Matt's kids and their Grandma! You know, the brother that has disowned us? Like Haven't seen the kids in 4 years? Yep, those kids.
I recognized the grandma first and then my heart sunk and I realized that my sweet nephews and niece were there too...
I whiped out my phone and took a picture like a stalker.
I was so close to those kids and then was completely cut out of their lives. The boys were 2 1/2 and the girl was 5...I bet they don't know me anymore...to be honest, I don't know them either.
Pisses me off...
Carrie
I recognized the grandma first and then my heart sunk and I realized that my sweet nephews and niece were there too...
I whiped out my phone and took a picture like a stalker.
I was so close to those kids and then was completely cut out of their lives. The boys were 2 1/2 and the girl was 5...I bet they don't know me anymore...to be honest, I don't know them either.
Pisses me off...
Carrie
Monday, March 19, 2012
A visit to the Easter Bunny!
Hazel LOVE it! OK, maybe not. Poor baby will be having nightmares for the rest of her life. Hagen, well he was so very brave and trying to get Hazel to not be scared but a few hits from her and he stopped trying. "Mom, is there time out for Hazel here with the EB?"Ryan was to be home Saturday night around 7:30 so I loaded up the kids and headed to the mall for lunch and EB visit. My SIL met me there with Emily and it ended up being a 5 hour outing at the mall! Hagen was SO good! Hazel and Em were too but they were in strollers. Hagen had to walk and was so much better than I would have been at his age. We ate lunch, shopped, ate lolly pops and it was SO fun!
We came home and I was planning on keeping the kids up but Hazel was zonked out. I laid her down for a 1 hour power nap and then got her up to eat. The kids took baths and then we waited for Daddy to come home! He had been gone for 12 days and we were all excited for his arrival!
We had date night on the porch after the kids went to bed and it was wonderful...we just solve the worlds problems out there.
On Sunday I went to Kristen's (Ryan's sister) to help Ashlyn clean her room. They put the house on the market and had a showing at 1:00. We worked HARD and it was perfect! The house is more organized than I have ever seen it. Ash and I went to lunch and then hung out with Ryan and the kids until she could go back. It was nice to hang out with her. I am worried about her dealing with so much...graduating HS, going to college where none of her friends are going, leaving behind her BF, parents divorce, etc....so much stress for her.
Friday night the kids and I went to eat at Adam and Rebecca's and the kids had smores! They loved it! Hazel and Emily even got to "roast" marshmallows in the smoke from the fire that was out. Such sweet cousins...
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Just got back to work after receiving a call from Hazel's school that she has a fever. Picked her up and took her to doctor. 101 fever and nothing else!! Grr! I almost wish they said, "Wow, she has the plague and here is an antibiotic and a miracle shot...should be good to go in an hour!" ...but with the random fever I can't take her to school until she is fever free for 24 hours! Hagen had a fever virus when he was her age and I missed a WHOLE.WEEK of work!! Pia has her today and Ryan will stay with her tomorrow...thank the lord!
Wish me luck!
Carrie
Friday, March 16, 2012
What is up!!
First and foremost, Hagen has been taking Hazel on rides around the backyard on his 4 wheeler...she LOVES it! He is so sweet with her and puts it on the slowest speed and is very careful with her.I have been so busy with work lately and have had this cloud above my head about posting...it has been haunting me! Lots to update and the only feasible way is bullet points. Here we go!
1. Ryan will be home tomorrow night FINALLY! He has been out of town for 12 days. I truly don't mind him traveling, but what is hard is the weekends. That is when I have to get stuff done around the house like laundry and grocery shopping and it is easier to do when there are two of us. I have a routine during the week and of course the break of working is a huge help!!
2. Hazel has gotten a bad report this week at school. She is now not only hitting but BITING!! She bit 3 friends in one afternoon! So hard that she left marks! I have started putting her in timeout and she just sits there...quietly. She is good about it but I don't think she fully understands she is being punished?!? It's in the dining room...nothing around her and it is kinda dark.
3. Summer clothes - I have been buying dresses and stuff for Summer and next Winter for Hazel for awhile now. I come across sales and find the cutest things and girls are easier to buy in advance. I stopped because I counted and I have 25 NEW outfits for summer for her not including things I already had from last summer that were too big!! Hagen? He has 3 t-shirts and 4 pairs of shorts. Poor boy...so I am now on Hagen mode. He is easy though!!
4. My family member that is going through a tough time is getting stronger and stronger everyday! She has finally realized that he is not good for her AT.ALL and is moving forward. I am so proud of her! She is doing really well!
5. A few weeks ago Hagen was studying presidents at school. He said, "George Washington is the president that makes granola bars" I asked him why he thought that and he said, "look, his picture is on the package!" It was the Quaker dude...
6. I bought Hagen some books that are first reader books. I am SO excited! He is really into reading (although he really can't yet) and they have been working hard in school on sight words. I get sight words from his teacher and we make flash cards and work on those. At night when I read to him he wants to try and then asks for help on certain words. Now the cutest? He is reading to Hazel at night. Her books are pictures of things with the words at the bottom so he is not "technically" reading, but it is sweet. Brown Bear is the new favorite. She just smiles at him as if she is saying "you are my hero".
7. My brother and SIL are having another baby! Baby #3! They have a boy and a girl so they are not finding out what this one is which is so exciting! I am going to guess a boy...no reason, just a hunch and Hagen also said boy and he is usually right.
8. A few weeks ago I drove my SIL, and 2 nieces down to Austin to check out Texas state. It was nice to get away! To be honest, I think I enjoyed it WAY too much as I drank like a college student! I had never really hung out with Ryan's cousin Shannon and that is who we stayed with. We were up till 4:00AM!! Sad thins is I woke up at 7:00 and was wide awake...I can not sleep in anymore!
9. Hazel still isn't talking much...while I was on the trip my parents were watching her (Ryan was out of town surprise surprise) and I called. Mom had me on speaker so she could hear my voice. For the first time I heard her say "hi" in the sweetest most angelic voice I have ever heard! It was clear as day and she said it a few times. She is trying REALLY hard to talk...just not there yet...I am totally fine with that.
10. Pink eye invaded our house! Hagen had it SO bad in both eyes! I felt bad because usually I am very smart about not taking sick kids to school...I never really do it! That morning I noticed he had goopy eyes but they weren't red. I took him to school and before I left the director said she thinks he has pink eye. She said if I needed to run to the office for a few hours I could. I went to sonic to get my tea and then was going to go in for a few hours, but I couldn't...I felt SO bad for being THAT parent. I went to get him and took him to the doctor...
11. One night while I was giving Hazel a bath, Hagen wanted to fix my hair. He was so gentle and I LOVED it...I swear I could have fallen asleep. He told me how beautiful I was afterwards which was icing on the cake. I think he was just admiring his job...not me.
That's about it! I am planning my perfect beautiful home on Pinterest...I have so many ideas but can't put them together in a CHEAP way! I need to start saving for college for the kids after I saw how much it is now! Geez...I feel behind.
Tata,
Carrie
Friday, February 17, 2012
Mattress gone bad
OK, so Ryan and I decided we wanted to do a bed makeover for our loved one that needs some love and support right now. We split things up:
Nana - new sheets and blanket
Ryan and I - new comforter, mattress pad, and pillows (and using our old bedroom lamps)
My parents - new mattress and box springs
Well, Ryan and I loaded up the kids in the truck after dinner, went to Sams and got her a new mattress and box springs from my parents. We didn't have the tie downs but it seemed to be pretty secure. Ryan was driving slow...it was dark. We got on the service road and planned on taking the backroads to be safe.
Ryan kept checking the rear view mirror..."still there" "still there" "WE LOST IT!"
It was no easy u-turn so we had to take the longest 2 minute drive back to where it was dropped! Traffic, cars and headlights everywhere...we popped the curb, parked the truck and ran out into traffic to drag the new but demolished mattress out from the road. It was ruined....had tons of tire marks on it and it was ripped bad.
I called Mom and she was laughing...it was funny but it was the most stressful 2 minutes of my life! Someone could have died dodging the mattress in the road!
So today we are off to buy another new mattress. The good thing is we got a great deal and didn't spend as much as we originally thought. So even with buying another new one it will be about what we thought it would cost...
I can not WAIT for her to come home from work and find her new soft comfortable bed...she has needed one for YEARS!! She deserves the world...
Carrie
Nana - new sheets and blanket
Ryan and I - new comforter, mattress pad, and pillows (and using our old bedroom lamps)
My parents - new mattress and box springs
Well, Ryan and I loaded up the kids in the truck after dinner, went to Sams and got her a new mattress and box springs from my parents. We didn't have the tie downs but it seemed to be pretty secure. Ryan was driving slow...it was dark. We got on the service road and planned on taking the backroads to be safe.
Ryan kept checking the rear view mirror..."still there" "still there" "WE LOST IT!"
It was no easy u-turn so we had to take the longest 2 minute drive back to where it was dropped! Traffic, cars and headlights everywhere...we popped the curb, parked the truck and ran out into traffic to drag the new but demolished mattress out from the road. It was ruined....had tons of tire marks on it and it was ripped bad.
I called Mom and she was laughing...it was funny but it was the most stressful 2 minutes of my life! Someone could have died dodging the mattress in the road!
So today we are off to buy another new mattress. The good thing is we got a great deal and didn't spend as much as we originally thought. So even with buying another new one it will be about what we thought it would cost...
I can not WAIT for her to come home from work and find her new soft comfortable bed...she has needed one for YEARS!! She deserves the world...
Carrie
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Hazel's 15 month doctor visit
So Hazel doesn't want to talk. To be honest? Hagen talks enough for the two of them so I am not concerned. She kinda does the caveman language which is grunting and pointing.
She walks very well and LOVES her new doctor!!! When she wants you to pick her up she comes up, grunts, and puts her paws in the air and opens and shuts her fists over and over until you pick her up.
Here are her stats:
Weight: 18 pounds 1.5 ounces
Height: 30 inches
She is in a size 3 diaper, in 12-18 month clothes, and a size 3 shoe! She goes to bed around 6:30 and wakes up on the weekend around 9:00 (7:15 on the weekday because I wake her up). She LOVES bath time, loves putting lotion on her belly (and eating it), Books, yogurt, raisins, crackers, and really any carb I put in front of her. She is learning her body parts. She knows belly, nose, hair, and almost eyes and ears. Oh and she knows where her toes are...I have already started painting them.
She HATES being changed (diaper or clothes) and it has become a wrestling match between us!! She also HATES Dappers tail...it is at the height that it wacks her in the head/face when he walks by.
She is a little pistol...knows what she wants...and loves her Daddy. She calls me Mae Mae...kinda like Mama in a southern drawl. It's pretty cute.
Carrie
She walks very well and LOVES her new doctor!!! When she wants you to pick her up she comes up, grunts, and puts her paws in the air and opens and shuts her fists over and over until you pick her up.
Here are her stats:
Weight: 18 pounds 1.5 ounces
Height: 30 inches
She is in a size 3 diaper, in 12-18 month clothes, and a size 3 shoe! She goes to bed around 6:30 and wakes up on the weekend around 9:00 (7:15 on the weekday because I wake her up). She LOVES bath time, loves putting lotion on her belly (and eating it), Books, yogurt, raisins, crackers, and really any carb I put in front of her. She is learning her body parts. She knows belly, nose, hair, and almost eyes and ears. Oh and she knows where her toes are...I have already started painting them.
She HATES being changed (diaper or clothes) and it has become a wrestling match between us!! She also HATES Dappers tail...it is at the height that it wacks her in the head/face when he walks by.
She is a little pistol...knows what she wants...and loves her Daddy. She calls me Mae Mae...kinda like Mama in a southern drawl. It's pretty cute.
Carrie
Happy Valentine's Day!
I have 3 of the best valentines. I will talk about each one separately now:
Ryan (my number one valentine) - You have been out of town for almost a week and came home late last night and I could NOT have missed you more! Just having you in the house and around is nice. You are one of the most genuine people I know, you are a good person, and I just love you to bits! You treat me well, know me well, and go along with my nuttiness and I appreciate you for that. Not only all of the above, but you have blessed me with my babies...THAT in itself is the greatest gift of all. I love you so much!
Hagen (not that he is the favorite kid...I don't have favorites...but he was born first) - You are my sweet boy. You are very emotional and loving but are trying to "man up" lately and have a crazy spark in you that is sometimes hard to put out! You love to cuddle with me before bed and watch Dr. Phil (if appropriate), you like to sleep in my bed in your sleeping bag when Daddy is out of town (only one night), you are very good with your baby, and I just love you to bits too!!
Hazel (the baby) - girl, I don't think I will ever have to worry about you sticking up for yourself. You are one strong little girl. You have really enjoyed working with using a fork lately and it is darling!! Your hair is getting long and I'm just dying to trim it, but it just got to the point of going into 2 ponies so I am waiting. This morning when your Daddy woke you up your face just LIT.UP. You snuggled with your paci on Daddy's shoulder for awhile and when I tried to take you to get you dressed for school you threw a fit...I felt loved.
Recent things have gone on in the family...not my immediate family, but very close family. It has me realizing how precious a good strong marriage is. To be honest, the hardest part of my marriage was when we could not get pregnant. We were both down in the dumps because there was nothing wrong with either of us. But we remained strong and a force together.
I feel very fortunate that we have not ever had a rocky patch in our marriage and we are coming up on 10 years. I often hear the first couple of years are hard work, but it wasn't for me. We did date for 5 years before we got married and never lived together so I wonder if that had anything to do with it?!?
Anyways, I am very happy...I want to get this family member of mine that is going through a VERY tough time where I am. It will take time, there are alot of factors, but this person above anyone else deserves nothing but the best because they are simply one of the best people I have ever known.
Happy V-Day!
Carrie
Ryan (my number one valentine) - You have been out of town for almost a week and came home late last night and I could NOT have missed you more! Just having you in the house and around is nice. You are one of the most genuine people I know, you are a good person, and I just love you to bits! You treat me well, know me well, and go along with my nuttiness and I appreciate you for that. Not only all of the above, but you have blessed me with my babies...THAT in itself is the greatest gift of all. I love you so much!
Hagen (not that he is the favorite kid...I don't have favorites...but he was born first) - You are my sweet boy. You are very emotional and loving but are trying to "man up" lately and have a crazy spark in you that is sometimes hard to put out! You love to cuddle with me before bed and watch Dr. Phil (if appropriate), you like to sleep in my bed in your sleeping bag when Daddy is out of town (only one night), you are very good with your baby, and I just love you to bits too!!
Hazel (the baby) - girl, I don't think I will ever have to worry about you sticking up for yourself. You are one strong little girl. You have really enjoyed working with using a fork lately and it is darling!! Your hair is getting long and I'm just dying to trim it, but it just got to the point of going into 2 ponies so I am waiting. This morning when your Daddy woke you up your face just LIT.UP. You snuggled with your paci on Daddy's shoulder for awhile and when I tried to take you to get you dressed for school you threw a fit...I felt loved.
Recent things have gone on in the family...not my immediate family, but very close family. It has me realizing how precious a good strong marriage is. To be honest, the hardest part of my marriage was when we could not get pregnant. We were both down in the dumps because there was nothing wrong with either of us. But we remained strong and a force together.
I feel very fortunate that we have not ever had a rocky patch in our marriage and we are coming up on 10 years. I often hear the first couple of years are hard work, but it wasn't for me. We did date for 5 years before we got married and never lived together so I wonder if that had anything to do with it?!?
Anyways, I am very happy...I want to get this family member of mine that is going through a VERY tough time where I am. It will take time, there are alot of factors, but this person above anyone else deserves nothing but the best because they are simply one of the best people I have ever known.
Happy V-Day!
Carrie
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tubes are in! Adnoids are out!
Miss Hazel is doing fantastic after her surgery on Thursday! She had taken her last dose of her antibiotic the night before to clear up the ear infection she had. When the doctor went in he said her ear was SO infected so the antibiotic wasn't doing anything. It was perfect timing.
She also had her adenoids out. I can't remember the exact wording he used but it was basically blocking 80% so that explained why she always had a gross nose...like not normal..sorry for TMI but ALWAYS green!!
She had some Tylenol with codeine before I dropped her off at Pia's for the day and she was so lovey and sweet...she even fell asleep on my mom which is unheard of! Mom had the knitting girls over and they got to see her. I'm glad she was kinda drugged because she was calmer and sweeter...ha!
That night she was just so excited! It was like she felt a TON better. Love that baby.
Hagen felt kinda left out I think because she got to hang with Pia for a day. He just seemed kinda sad, so Ryan took him for a man date yesterday to Cabella's and to lunch at Fuzzy's tacos. I think he needed some man time or at least some quality time with one of the parentals.
Ryan will be traveling again. It is a short project but he will be gone 3 different times and one of the times is for 10 days...I am so bummed. He will miss 2 date nights. Honestly, it is what I look forward to all week...to miss 2 of them sucks. I may get a babysitter and go to a movie by myself! It sounds wonderful to be honest and I need to get use to using babysitters...it will be good for me and I can try it out when he is out of town because the Mr. doesn't like to go out.
OK, so a few weeks ago I was freaking out because my Dad went missing...he was REALLY sick and was just passed out. Well, last week he was on a well again. He hit a deer. it didn't do much damage but still...scary! The next day he was exhausted, driving out to the well and fell asleep!! woke up driving into a ditch. Thank GOD he didn't hit anything or anyone...it could have been so bad. I told him for as smart as he is he needs to be careful...not very smart to die from falling asleep at the wheel! Scares me to think about it...out in the middle of nowhere...he could have been there for days.
I went all granola this weekend and made some homemade laundry detergent! I think I am in love. It only uses a tablespoon and cost me about $28 to make...it looks so cute in a jar on the shelf above my washer instead of the big plastic jug of my old stuff.
Last week was such a busy downer week so I am excited about starting over!! I didn't go to the gym all week, we had doctor appointments and crap all week, work was slow...not many people looking right now, and I didn't eat as good as I should have. It's a new week!!!
Tata,
Carrie
She also had her adenoids out. I can't remember the exact wording he used but it was basically blocking 80% so that explained why she always had a gross nose...like not normal..sorry for TMI but ALWAYS green!!
She had some Tylenol with codeine before I dropped her off at Pia's for the day and she was so lovey and sweet...she even fell asleep on my mom which is unheard of! Mom had the knitting girls over and they got to see her. I'm glad she was kinda drugged because she was calmer and sweeter...ha!
That night she was just so excited! It was like she felt a TON better. Love that baby.
Hagen felt kinda left out I think because she got to hang with Pia for a day. He just seemed kinda sad, so Ryan took him for a man date yesterday to Cabella's and to lunch at Fuzzy's tacos. I think he needed some man time or at least some quality time with one of the parentals.
Ryan will be traveling again. It is a short project but he will be gone 3 different times and one of the times is for 10 days...I am so bummed. He will miss 2 date nights. Honestly, it is what I look forward to all week...to miss 2 of them sucks. I may get a babysitter and go to a movie by myself! It sounds wonderful to be honest and I need to get use to using babysitters...it will be good for me and I can try it out when he is out of town because the Mr. doesn't like to go out.
OK, so a few weeks ago I was freaking out because my Dad went missing...he was REALLY sick and was just passed out. Well, last week he was on a well again. He hit a deer. it didn't do much damage but still...scary! The next day he was exhausted, driving out to the well and fell asleep!! woke up driving into a ditch. Thank GOD he didn't hit anything or anyone...it could have been so bad. I told him for as smart as he is he needs to be careful...not very smart to die from falling asleep at the wheel! Scares me to think about it...out in the middle of nowhere...he could have been there for days.
I went all granola this weekend and made some homemade laundry detergent! I think I am in love. It only uses a tablespoon and cost me about $28 to make...it looks so cute in a jar on the shelf above my washer instead of the big plastic jug of my old stuff.
Last week was such a busy downer week so I am excited about starting over!! I didn't go to the gym all week, we had doctor appointments and crap all week, work was slow...not many people looking right now, and I didn't eat as good as I should have. It's a new week!!!
Tata,
Carrie
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