It amazes me how much my children change their minds. We have tried and tried to explain that you must give Santa a list of what you would like for Christmas, so that way he has time to make it in his workshop. Well, if you asked Z Man a month ago what he wanted it would have been Fisher Price Imaginext, it is like a fire station and such. But, now it is all Star Wars. We had pretty much everything bought for him, but then on Saturday he tells Robert that he just wished for the really big ship, $139.00 mind you. So, now what to do take a few of the smaller things back and attempt to find the big ship?
The M girl is a little easier, we were at the mall the other day and walked past Santa, "Hello Santa. I want an Ice Cream Shop. Have a good day." That is her entire conversation with him, it was yelled to him from probably 15 feet away, because she would never think of sitting on Santa's lap!
Baby S well, I really do not think that she cares one way or the other. But she is in to everything! She went from nothing to crawling, sitting up and pulling up all within the matter of a week. I feel like she will probably be walking before too long. I am very sad about this, since I know that she is my last "baby" I did not want her to do anything, basically I wanted her to be slow at it all!
I am off to make some sausage balls for work before the day starts . . .
Monday, December 8, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The tooth, the ear and the arm
Well, it all started about two weekends ago, well make that about three and a half now. I started this post a week and half ago. OK now, seriously a month ago. Baby S got her second bottom tooth, bottom left on October 18. She proceeded to get a really bad ear infection, in her right ear. I took her too the doctor a total of three times for the ear in the past three weeks. We went today for a late six month check up and they are supposedly "all cleared" up. We will see as she is still pulling on the ear. So at 6 1/2 months, we are 18 lbs 2 oz and 26 1/2 inches long. We had to get 5 shots, not a happy girl. On November the 12th Sophia started crawling and sitting up on her own. She has also started baby food and has tried sweet potatoes, squash and bananas. She is allergic to bananas. She prefers to have what we are eating a french fry, soup with noodles, etc. She loves to suck her thumb and all things that have a chenille type feel.
The Z Man, well he broke his arm. On Tuesday, October 28, we were playing outside and he feel catching a football on the driveway. He ran inside and held his arm tight and complained about it till bed. I did not think that anything was wrong, so at 11 pm I am calling my Mom, Dad and Robert in Houston trying to figure out the logistics of taking him to the ER. Looking back it was comical. Three weeks in a cast and now we are almost as good as new. We are supposed to be taking it easy, ha! Obviously this doctor does not know my 5 year old!
The M girl started school and thinks that it is okay, she really does not understand why she cannot go to Z's school with him. I think the realization of being a middle child and turning three in two months has hit. Yesterday out of the blue she bit Baby S on the leg! Not happy with her at all. She is doing okay on the potty training and has good days and bad. My goal is completely potty trained by the end of Christmas break.
We had a great visit from our Dallas friends and enjoyed some time with them. Robert took the older two to see Bolt, they apparently liked it and we enjoyed some retail therapy at Target, we each both spent about $29, not bad. Except that it was about my fourth trip this past week. I think I need a job at Target instead of my current one it may save me some money. We hope to make it to Dallas over the holidays to spend some time as well. We have also been to Austin to see Robert's family. The kids enjoyed seeing their cousins.
It is only a few days before Thanksgiving and I am so excited about the shopping. I love the thrill of getting the item that I want for a great price and there are some good deals this year.
The Z Man, well he broke his arm. On Tuesday, October 28, we were playing outside and he feel catching a football on the driveway. He ran inside and held his arm tight and complained about it till bed. I did not think that anything was wrong, so at 11 pm I am calling my Mom, Dad and Robert in Houston trying to figure out the logistics of taking him to the ER. Looking back it was comical. Three weeks in a cast and now we are almost as good as new. We are supposed to be taking it easy, ha! Obviously this doctor does not know my 5 year old!
The M girl started school and thinks that it is okay, she really does not understand why she cannot go to Z's school with him. I think the realization of being a middle child and turning three in two months has hit. Yesterday out of the blue she bit Baby S on the leg! Not happy with her at all. She is doing okay on the potty training and has good days and bad. My goal is completely potty trained by the end of Christmas break.
We had a great visit from our Dallas friends and enjoyed some time with them. Robert took the older two to see Bolt, they apparently liked it and we enjoyed some retail therapy at Target, we each both spent about $29, not bad. Except that it was about my fourth trip this past week. I think I need a job at Target instead of my current one it may save me some money. We hope to make it to Dallas over the holidays to spend some time as well. We have also been to Austin to see Robert's family. The kids enjoyed seeing their cousins.
It is only a few days before Thanksgiving and I am so excited about the shopping. I love the thrill of getting the item that I want for a great price and there are some good deals this year.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
School Day's
Today was the day! The M Girl started school! I thought that I would cry, but I held it together, it was great that my Dad was able to go with us. I appreciate my parents so much and the fact that they are involved with the children. My Dad and M are very close. She is with my Mom as well, but her and my Dad have a very special bond and I love it. When we arrived she was a little nervous, shaking a bit, but I quickly got her settled, gave her a kiss and hit the road. We will see how she does. I am going to pick her up after lunch today.
The Z Man went on the first field trip of the year with his school today, the are learning about cotton. They went to a cotton field and gin today, so much fun!
So, it is just Baby S and I. We have had some breakfast and I am about to get dressed to go to pick up the children and go to work. Not much down time, but I know it is so worth it for them.
The Z Man went on the first field trip of the year with his school today, the are learning about cotton. They went to a cotton field and gin today, so much fun!
So, it is just Baby S and I. We have had some breakfast and I am about to get dressed to go to pick up the children and go to work. Not much down time, but I know it is so worth it for them.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A New Phase
We went today to enroll the M Girl in school. We found out on Friday that we made it to the top of the wait list and had a spot. The only catch we had to decide by Monday. So, I called yesterday and told them that we were interested in would be in today for a visit. M has been so excited since I told her. My Mom took her shopping for a back pack and lunch kit and a few new clothes. She really looks so grown up. It makes me sadder to think about her going to school then it did the Z Man.
So, anyway we went to check out the room today, meet the teacher and see the other children. She was very excited, at first a little nervous, but she warmed up right away. She will start next Thursday, October 2. She will go two days a week for part of the day. I hope that she really enjoys her first experience with school.
So, anyway we went to check out the room today, meet the teacher and see the other children. She was very excited, at first a little nervous, but she warmed up right away. She will start next Thursday, October 2. She will go two days a week for part of the day. I hope that she really enjoys her first experience with school.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
What's New
I cannot believe that it has been almost a month since I posted. We have moved in to the new house. We moved in on August 28, the same day that we physically closed on the old house. Kind of sad. We have been in the new house about three weeks now and finally got the Internet hooked back up. I have been dying without it. I think that I am more hooked on it then the cell phone, well maybe the same. We still have a few boxes to unpack and are adjusting to sleeping in a queen bed again instead of a king, yuck!
Z Man started school and is loving it. Most of his friends from the past years are in the other kindergarten class, but they do so much together. There are 10 children in each room with two teachers. I am so excited for him and can't wait to see all that he will learn. He has gotten many compliments from the teacher, such as; being a good friend, a good helper and this is the one that got us all how patient he is? Do they have the right child, c'mon my child is not patient, but you know what they say they are different around other people. Z has had a bit of a hard time adjusting to his new room, we have allowed him to sleep with us to help, but the bed is just too small, so I usually end up sleeping on the couch. We got each of them a sleeping bag on Monday and is allowed to bring his sleeping bag in our room and sleep on the floor if he is scared and then we will slowly wean that off as well.
M is so ready to go to school, unfortunately we are wait listed at every school known to man kind. I try every few days to check, but to no avail we must continue to wait. M decided that my phone needed a bath, so she took my less than a month old phone and put it in the washer for me. No insurance, just lovely. I am off to the phone store tomorrow to negotiate on the possibility of a new phone. Other than that she loves to sing and put on a show for anyone who will listen. She performed at Target on Tuesday, love it!
Baby S is still wonderful, content and sweet, but rolling everywhere. I think that she is in the beginning stages of teething. She is seriously me best baby yet, I love all of my children, but she is so calm!
Robert still likes his job and we have gotten so spoiled with having him at home with us. With the move and the holiday weekend, then he had the next Friday off, then with Ike coming through they closed for a few days. Next week will be very long with him being gone all week, not looking forward to that!
We are very excited that we will be having a new niece or nephew soon. My brother and his wife are expecting there first child in March. Z and M are very excited and we talk about what is growing in Aunt Gretchen's belly, M says a girl and Z says a boy, only time will tell.
Jill stopped by for a visit a few weeks back and the children were excited to see her and show her there new house, they really miss her as I know that she misses them. I hope that she finds a good job soon! We are lucky enough to have another good friends sister two days a week, we get to borrow Aunt Neen. It was so funny at first Z was not to sure about her, he wanted his Jill back, but he has really warmed up to her. He even named one of his new fish after her and loves to sing her songs! Thanks to A and R for letting us borrow your Neen. I hope that Big and Little A are enjoying having there Jill Pill back, because we are missing her, thanks for letting us borrow Jill Pill for two great years. M has warmed up well to Andrea, the new MWF sitter, Z is not so sure and says that he wants Janeen or Jill not Andrea. We decided that he is a lot slower to warm up to people and you really have to win his trust. I am trying hard to make Andrea feel welcome, but it is hard because I was so comfortable with Jill and I am with Janeen as well, I know in time it will be fine. Janeen is also helping with my grandmother and I think enjoying it, I think that she has some funny stories to tell.
Work is good for me as well busy, busy and on that note I better go to sleep tomorrow is an early day.
Z Man started school and is loving it. Most of his friends from the past years are in the other kindergarten class, but they do so much together. There are 10 children in each room with two teachers. I am so excited for him and can't wait to see all that he will learn. He has gotten many compliments from the teacher, such as; being a good friend, a good helper and this is the one that got us all how patient he is? Do they have the right child, c'mon my child is not patient, but you know what they say they are different around other people. Z has had a bit of a hard time adjusting to his new room, we have allowed him to sleep with us to help, but the bed is just too small, so I usually end up sleeping on the couch. We got each of them a sleeping bag on Monday and is allowed to bring his sleeping bag in our room and sleep on the floor if he is scared and then we will slowly wean that off as well.
M is so ready to go to school, unfortunately we are wait listed at every school known to man kind. I try every few days to check, but to no avail we must continue to wait. M decided that my phone needed a bath, so she took my less than a month old phone and put it in the washer for me. No insurance, just lovely. I am off to the phone store tomorrow to negotiate on the possibility of a new phone. Other than that she loves to sing and put on a show for anyone who will listen. She performed at Target on Tuesday, love it!
Baby S is still wonderful, content and sweet, but rolling everywhere. I think that she is in the beginning stages of teething. She is seriously me best baby yet, I love all of my children, but she is so calm!
Robert still likes his job and we have gotten so spoiled with having him at home with us. With the move and the holiday weekend, then he had the next Friday off, then with Ike coming through they closed for a few days. Next week will be very long with him being gone all week, not looking forward to that!
We are very excited that we will be having a new niece or nephew soon. My brother and his wife are expecting there first child in March. Z and M are very excited and we talk about what is growing in Aunt Gretchen's belly, M says a girl and Z says a boy, only time will tell.
Jill stopped by for a visit a few weeks back and the children were excited to see her and show her there new house, they really miss her as I know that she misses them. I hope that she finds a good job soon! We are lucky enough to have another good friends sister two days a week, we get to borrow Aunt Neen. It was so funny at first Z was not to sure about her, he wanted his Jill back, but he has really warmed up to her. He even named one of his new fish after her and loves to sing her songs! Thanks to A and R for letting us borrow your Neen. I hope that Big and Little A are enjoying having there Jill Pill back, because we are missing her, thanks for letting us borrow Jill Pill for two great years. M has warmed up well to Andrea, the new MWF sitter, Z is not so sure and says that he wants Janeen or Jill not Andrea. We decided that he is a lot slower to warm up to people and you really have to win his trust. I am trying hard to make Andrea feel welcome, but it is hard because I was so comfortable with Jill and I am with Janeen as well, I know in time it will be fine. Janeen is also helping with my grandmother and I think enjoying it, I think that she has some funny stories to tell.
Work is good for me as well busy, busy and on that note I better go to sleep tomorrow is an early day.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Things the are a changing
We have sold our house and on the way out. We will be moving out this weekend, to where you may ask, my answer "who knows". Just when I think that I have it figured out something else occurs. Change one!
We have two new babysitters that are taking Jill's position, boy do we miss her! We are adapting well to Janeen, who has been so gracious and willing to help us in a tough situation and secondly Andrea will start next week. The kids are adjusting well, but saying good-bye to Jill was so hard! Change two!
Z Man will be starting kindergarten, I really thought that I was ready, but now not so sure. I feel good that he will stay at his small school. The M girl really wants to go to school so badly, but she is too young to go to the school that Z Man attends, I am on the hunt for a school for her maybe one day a week. Baby S has learned to roll and suck her thumb, she started rolling tummy to back on Sunday, August 10th (date reminder for mom) and then from back to tummy on Sunday, August 17th (again date for mom) so no more leaving her unattended on the bed. She is getting big too fast. She has also become a very good sleeper. She usually goes down between 9 and 10 and will sleep until 4 or 5, love that! Changes three, four and five!
I got a promotion at work, I have not figured out what exactly it will initial, but you guessed it more change!
In summary, have you figured out my theme I do not like change! But, I am going to deal and it will all work out!
We have two new babysitters that are taking Jill's position, boy do we miss her! We are adapting well to Janeen, who has been so gracious and willing to help us in a tough situation and secondly Andrea will start next week. The kids are adjusting well, but saying good-bye to Jill was so hard! Change two!
Z Man will be starting kindergarten, I really thought that I was ready, but now not so sure. I feel good that he will stay at his small school. The M girl really wants to go to school so badly, but she is too young to go to the school that Z Man attends, I am on the hunt for a school for her maybe one day a week. Baby S has learned to roll and suck her thumb, she started rolling tummy to back on Sunday, August 10th (date reminder for mom) and then from back to tummy on Sunday, August 17th (again date for mom) so no more leaving her unattended on the bed. She is getting big too fast. She has also become a very good sleeper. She usually goes down between 9 and 10 and will sleep until 4 or 5, love that! Changes three, four and five!
I got a promotion at work, I have not figured out what exactly it will initial, but you guessed it more change!
In summary, have you figured out my theme I do not like change! But, I am going to deal and it will all work out!
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Big Five
Today the Z Man turns five. He was born at 6:43 pm on a Monday, how ironic. We will be celebrating tonight by going to one of his favorite places for dinner Rudy's. He had a Pirate Birthday Party over the weekend with some of his friends, some came the weekend before and some will come next weekend. It was very fun!
I cannot really believe that he is already five, in some respects he acts so much older by showing us how he can kiss one of the A girls and sometimes he acts like such a child, when he cries over the smallest thing. Five years have flown by and his personality has stayed the same, he is very caring and has a deep concern for others all while being a little mischievous. When he has too much energy then he is a wild man. Z Man we love you and look forward to more fun years to come!
I cannot really believe that he is already five, in some respects he acts so much older by showing us how he can kiss one of the A girls and sometimes he acts like such a child, when he cries over the smallest thing. Five years have flown by and his personality has stayed the same, he is very caring and has a deep concern for others all while being a little mischievous. When he has too much energy then he is a wild man. Z Man we love you and look forward to more fun years to come!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Blah
We have been busy interviewing new nannies or as Z and M call them "Jills". We will be so sad when Jill does leave, but we wish her success in the future and know that we will still get to see her. This whole change has me just feeling blah, I do not adapt well to change. I have days where I really do not have the energy to go another step, again I feel like this is all just part of this blah funk that I am in. Does anyone know a good escape?
We got Z's invitations done for the big fifth birthday. It will be a pirate theme at Honey and Papa's pool. He already received his present from his Dad and I early, a bike. He does very well riding it. Baby S turned three months old on Monday, wow where has the time gone! You know I had never returned to work as early as I did with Baby S, part of me thinks that this could be contributing to my blah feeling as well.
We got Z's invitations done for the big fifth birthday. It will be a pirate theme at Honey and Papa's pool. He already received his present from his Dad and I early, a bike. He does very well riding it. Baby S turned three months old on Monday, wow where has the time gone! You know I had never returned to work as early as I did with Baby S, part of me thinks that this could be contributing to my blah feeling as well.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Catching Up
Where to begin, this week I have been so tired. I do not know if I need a vacation from the vacation? Last Wednesday we left for the beach. The children, my parents and I went down to Galveston. Robert, Adam and Gretchen meet us there on Thursday evening. We had a good time playing at the beach, pool and visiting. Z and my Mom are kindred spirits, they both love collecting sea shells and being bobbing heads in the ocean. The could both stay there all day. M on the other hand is more like Robert and my brother Adam, not much for the beach, more of a pool girl. We decided that the beach is just not girly enough for her. She constantly told us that the crabs were attacking her. Baby S was too little, only time and another trip to the beach will tell how she will feel. We all came back a little tanner and very full. I do not know what it is about the beach and food, but it sure does feel like you eat more. The next time we will all get together will be for Z's birthday in August. I am not sure what the theme will be, but we will have to see if Allison has time to get some invitations together for us.
The house is still for sale, we have another prospect that we should hear back from by Thursday. It is still up for debate as too what the children and I will do if it sells, stay, go who knows. I really do love my undecided life.
Robert is still loving his job. He will not be going to Saudi at the current time, but we will see if he will be on his way somewhere soon or not.
I need to post some new pictures, but I do not think that I have any on my camera, so I will have to see what Gretchen was able to capture on her camera.
I think that the girl trip is out again for this year I am just hoping to see them before the end of summer. Maybe we could plan a fall trip, who knows.
The house is still for sale, we have another prospect that we should hear back from by Thursday. It is still up for debate as too what the children and I will do if it sells, stay, go who knows. I really do love my undecided life.
Robert is still loving his job. He will not be going to Saudi at the current time, but we will see if he will be on his way somewhere soon or not.
I need to post some new pictures, but I do not think that I have any on my camera, so I will have to see what Gretchen was able to capture on her camera.
I think that the girl trip is out again for this year I am just hoping to see them before the end of summer. Maybe we could plan a fall trip, who knows.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Random
Robert completed his first full week of work and really likes it and I completed my first week of being a single parent and managed not to be sent to the loony bin!
We have not had a lot of down time this weekend, he arrived on Friday night and we had to fix the flower bed in preparation for the open house on Saturday. Saturday we raced to get the inside ready and everyone dressed to head out for the open house. After the open house our friends who are moving to New York dropped by to visit, they had been gone for a few weeks. By the time they left we hurried to get everyone to bed and then Robert went to help Brian, the friend paint a few walls in there home. Sunday we got did laundry, groceries, the friends came by again and then we had there going away party. I seriously think that this is the first time that I sat down and chilled all weekend.
It is always sad when you have to leave or someone has to leave you. I will truly miss this family. They have become very good friends, we hope to meet them back in Texas when they retire in a few years. It brings me to other thoughts of when we leave, I will really miss certain people here as well, just as I miss my friends in Dallas. People come in and out of our lives and some stay for a reason, I like those the best. I also like those who teach us something.
All of the children are well, Z finished a week of camp and enjoyed getting wet and making projects. M is M, sweet and lovable and then a little mischievous. S is growing and growing, each moment I appreciate and cherish as I know I will never have another baby of my own. Z and M also enjoyed having Jill back, they are going to miss her so much, they really would like her to move with us after she graduates.
There is this odd man that I pass everyday on my way home, he lives on a small farm that is left near housing communities at the intersection of two busy roads, he is constantly running along the edge of his property swatting his hands at the cars and shaking his head, is he angry, is he trying to prove a point or is he not all there? It really bugs me, I think of stopping and asking, but I am afraid that he is crazy.
I have always wanted to be a stay at home Mom, but now faced with the opportunity or challenge I am unsure if that is what I truly want. I love my children and enjoy going to work and being around people, feeling like I make a difference. But being at home is priceless, something I will never get back. I have very little time left
to make a decision, I need to be fair to work and give them enough notice to look for a replacement and I need to be fair to myself and my family, I just do not know! Any words of wisdom?
We have not had a lot of down time this weekend, he arrived on Friday night and we had to fix the flower bed in preparation for the open house on Saturday. Saturday we raced to get the inside ready and everyone dressed to head out for the open house. After the open house our friends who are moving to New York dropped by to visit, they had been gone for a few weeks. By the time they left we hurried to get everyone to bed and then Robert went to help Brian, the friend paint a few walls in there home. Sunday we got did laundry, groceries, the friends came by again and then we had there going away party. I seriously think that this is the first time that I sat down and chilled all weekend.
It is always sad when you have to leave or someone has to leave you. I will truly miss this family. They have become very good friends, we hope to meet them back in Texas when they retire in a few years. It brings me to other thoughts of when we leave, I will really miss certain people here as well, just as I miss my friends in Dallas. People come in and out of our lives and some stay for a reason, I like those the best. I also like those who teach us something.
All of the children are well, Z finished a week of camp and enjoyed getting wet and making projects. M is M, sweet and lovable and then a little mischievous. S is growing and growing, each moment I appreciate and cherish as I know I will never have another baby of my own. Z and M also enjoyed having Jill back, they are going to miss her so much, they really would like her to move with us after she graduates.
There is this odd man that I pass everyday on my way home, he lives on a small farm that is left near housing communities at the intersection of two busy roads, he is constantly running along the edge of his property swatting his hands at the cars and shaking his head, is he angry, is he trying to prove a point or is he not all there? It really bugs me, I think of stopping and asking, but I am afraid that he is crazy.
I have always wanted to be a stay at home Mom, but now faced with the opportunity or challenge I am unsure if that is what I truly want. I love my children and enjoy going to work and being around people, feeling like I make a difference. But being at home is priceless, something I will never get back. I have very little time left
to make a decision, I need to be fair to work and give them enough notice to look for a replacement and I need to be fair to myself and my family, I just do not know! Any words of wisdom?
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Sex in the City
Just got back from seeing Sex in the City the movie . . . it was okay, the beginning was good, but then it seemed to drag from there. It really just made me miss my friends and a good girls night out (Jen, Allison and Kendel)! Robert went with me, it was kind of a last hurrah before he starts work in Houston on Monday.
Z and M stayed with there Honey and Papa for an afternoon of kayaking and swimming. Baby S got see a rated R movie at a month old, something that I would have never thought of when I only had two children. They had a great time with Honey and Papa.
Z is excited about summer and going to some different camps, he just does not understand why we cannot go to Houston now with Dad. M is in to everything that Z is into, because as we all know she thinks that she is also 4. They are excited for the return of Jill! I think that Jill is equally ready to see them. Baby S is starting to stay awake longer and even smile a little. She still looks a lot like Z.
I am still on the fence if three children is harder than two, there are definitely moments. I just think I need to get a better plan on how to handle them all and there activities. Next week well definitely be the test. Stay tuned.
Z and M stayed with there Honey and Papa for an afternoon of kayaking and swimming. Baby S got see a rated R movie at a month old, something that I would have never thought of when I only had two children. They had a great time with Honey and Papa.
Z is excited about summer and going to some different camps, he just does not understand why we cannot go to Houston now with Dad. M is in to everything that Z is into, because as we all know she thinks that she is also 4. They are excited for the return of Jill! I think that Jill is equally ready to see them. Baby S is starting to stay awake longer and even smile a little. She still looks a lot like Z.
I am still on the fence if three children is harder than two, there are definitely moments. I just think I need to get a better plan on how to handle them all and there activities. Next week well definitely be the test. Stay tuned.
Friday, May 23, 2008
This and That
The Z Man finished the 4 year old class yesterday and is ready to move on to Kindergarten. I am not so sure that Mom is ready for that. It was a splash party and the children are also cute. I love Z's teacher, we will truly miss her. I am seriously contemplating staying here with the kids. It will be hard, but in the long run I cannot decide which would be better!
Allison's big A has some no competition for marrying Z. Apparently there are two girls that are smitten with him. In fact the talk about it, too cute! Zackery apparently told one of the little girls that he would not marry her unless she gave him the jewel so that he could give it to his sister. She did give him the jewel.
M and I are at home with baby S, Z and his Dad went to the movies with Robert's friend Gilbert.
It is so hot outside, I am actually ready for it to cool off. I am going to do some research for a girl trip to Galveston, possibly. We really want to take the older kids to Schliterbahn, I think more for us than them.
Allison's big A has some no competition for marrying Z. Apparently there are two girls that are smitten with him. In fact the talk about it, too cute! Zackery apparently told one of the little girls that he would not marry her unless she gave him the jewel so that he could give it to his sister. She did give him the jewel.
M and I are at home with baby S, Z and his Dad went to the movies with Robert's friend Gilbert.
It is so hot outside, I am actually ready for it to cool off. I am going to do some research for a girl trip to Galveston, possibly. We really want to take the older kids to Schliterbahn, I think more for us than them.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Oh my, So Much News
It has been a while since I have had a chance to sit and write, so prepare yourselves this is a long one . . .
Baby S went to the doctor for what should have been here two week appointment, but we did not make until almost three weeks. She weighed in a 8 lbs 1 oz, that was a good weight gain, so we were happy. We have to watch her belly button, it sticks out pretty far and they are concerned that she may have a hernia. So we will wait and see. I cannot even believe it, but she is a month old today, I do not know where the time has gone. I will post some pictures soon.
Robert graduated on May 9 from Texas A&M, whoop! We were all so excited my brother, sister in law, Mom, Dad, Robert's parents and the kids all attended the graduation. It was fun for the kids to see, but I do not think that they truly understand. The Z Man and the M Girl both enjoyed having their Aunt and Uncle in town, the love them so much! On Saturday, the girls went shopping for a bit and the boys went to kayak on the lake. Robert and Baby S stayed at home for a nap. That evening we had a family dinner at my parents house, played dominoes and ate Pecan Pie from Bill Miller, Robert's choice for his graduation. Thanks to the best sister in law for picking it up, I can always count on her and my brother! On Sunday, it was Mother's Day, we went to my parents for a late breakfast and to open presents for my Mom and Grandmother (Mom-Mom).
This past weekend we went to Austin for a graduation party hosted by Robert's family. This was also a chance for Robert's family to meet Baby S. The party was nice, but the trip was long. On Sunday, my Mom and I headed to the new outlet mall in Houston for some shopping, with out the older children, so nice. Mom got a great deal on a Coach purse, based on the lines you would have thought that they were giving them away for free. It was very reasonable. We each got a pair of sandals and a swimsuit for the S girl. We did not have that long, since Robert called in a panic that a realtor had locked them out of the house and I had the key in Houston, nice!
The time that Robert has off has been going quickly, he will start work in the next two weeks, June 2. No bites on the house, but lots of lookers. We went to Houston today to look at schools for the Z Man , I did not like the neighborhood that the first one was in. I am kind of back to the drawing board on this. We also drove around and looked for a place to live, I am kind of picky and would really like a brand new place in a neighborhood like we live in now. Basically, I would just like to move my house and neighborhood, minus one family to Houston, dreams. So, getting back on track we found nothing. While we were driving, Robert received a call from his new employer saying that they have changed his position, which is fine with Robert, just a bit concerning that he will have to move after 6 months, I do not want to be stuck in Houston by myself.
Okay, I have a couple of things that I better run and do, sign the Z Man up for some summer activities, e-mail my good friend Allison on the birth announcements and look for some possible schools for Zack in lovely Houston.
Baby S went to the doctor for what should have been here two week appointment, but we did not make until almost three weeks. She weighed in a 8 lbs 1 oz, that was a good weight gain, so we were happy. We have to watch her belly button, it sticks out pretty far and they are concerned that she may have a hernia. So we will wait and see. I cannot even believe it, but she is a month old today, I do not know where the time has gone. I will post some pictures soon.
Robert graduated on May 9 from Texas A&M, whoop! We were all so excited my brother, sister in law, Mom, Dad, Robert's parents and the kids all attended the graduation. It was fun for the kids to see, but I do not think that they truly understand. The Z Man and the M Girl both enjoyed having their Aunt and Uncle in town, the love them so much! On Saturday, the girls went shopping for a bit and the boys went to kayak on the lake. Robert and Baby S stayed at home for a nap. That evening we had a family dinner at my parents house, played dominoes and ate Pecan Pie from Bill Miller, Robert's choice for his graduation. Thanks to the best sister in law for picking it up, I can always count on her and my brother! On Sunday, it was Mother's Day, we went to my parents for a late breakfast and to open presents for my Mom and Grandmother (Mom-Mom).
This past weekend we went to Austin for a graduation party hosted by Robert's family. This was also a chance for Robert's family to meet Baby S. The party was nice, but the trip was long. On Sunday, my Mom and I headed to the new outlet mall in Houston for some shopping, with out the older children, so nice. Mom got a great deal on a Coach purse, based on the lines you would have thought that they were giving them away for free. It was very reasonable. We each got a pair of sandals and a swimsuit for the S girl. We did not have that long, since Robert called in a panic that a realtor had locked them out of the house and I had the key in Houston, nice!
The time that Robert has off has been going quickly, he will start work in the next two weeks, June 2. No bites on the house, but lots of lookers. We went to Houston today to look at schools for the Z Man , I did not like the neighborhood that the first one was in. I am kind of back to the drawing board on this. We also drove around and looked for a place to live, I am kind of picky and would really like a brand new place in a neighborhood like we live in now. Basically, I would just like to move my house and neighborhood, minus one family to Houston, dreams. So, getting back on track we found nothing. While we were driving, Robert received a call from his new employer saying that they have changed his position, which is fine with Robert, just a bit concerning that he will have to move after 6 months, I do not want to be stuck in Houston by myself.
Okay, I have a couple of things that I better run and do, sign the Z Man up for some summer activities, e-mail my good friend Allison on the birth announcements and look for some possible schools for Zack in lovely Houston.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Sometimes I think that I live with Monkeys
The days have been long and the nights longer trying to keep up with three young children. Robert has been unable to help much this week, since he is trying to get everything done to graduate, today should be it, hopefully! Thankfully I have my parents nearby to lend a hand, I honestly do not know what I would do with out them!
The M girl went with my Dad this afternoon, she loves her Papa and my Dad really loves her. The Z Man and I have been hanging out listening to music and napping kind of while I held Baby S. I just cannot get enough snuggle time.
Back to my title about that sometimes I feel like I live with Monkeys, did I mention that I am a bit insane and actually have my house up for sale as well? Well, Monday we had to be out for several hours while some people looked, we went to my Mom and Dad's, while we were there the M girl decided that she was a chicken, so she stood on my parents fireplace and made chicken sounds at the top of her lungs, nothing that we said could convince her to stop.
The Z Man was trying to tell us a story about school the next night at dinner, the M girl proceeded to say her ABC's at the top of her lungs so the Z Man could not tell his story. Z Man got very frustrated and told her to just say her ABC's to herself, all I could do was laugh as much as I knew that I should be disciplining her. Thankfully, Baby S slept through it all. I really do think that we may have gotten a child that has Robert's laid back personality, one can only hope!
So, after almost two weeks, what is it like to have three children, I really do not know I am just too tired! Hopefully, soon we can get on some type of schedule, that is if we know what we are doing, going, etc.
The M girl went with my Dad this afternoon, she loves her Papa and my Dad really loves her. The Z Man and I have been hanging out listening to music and napping kind of while I held Baby S. I just cannot get enough snuggle time.
Back to my title about that sometimes I feel like I live with Monkeys, did I mention that I am a bit insane and actually have my house up for sale as well? Well, Monday we had to be out for several hours while some people looked, we went to my Mom and Dad's, while we were there the M girl decided that she was a chicken, so she stood on my parents fireplace and made chicken sounds at the top of her lungs, nothing that we said could convince her to stop.
The Z Man was trying to tell us a story about school the next night at dinner, the M girl proceeded to say her ABC's at the top of her lungs so the Z Man could not tell his story. Z Man got very frustrated and told her to just say her ABC's to herself, all I could do was laugh as much as I knew that I should be disciplining her. Thankfully, Baby S slept through it all. I really do think that we may have gotten a child that has Robert's laid back personality, one can only hope!
So, after almost two weeks, what is it like to have three children, I really do not know I am just too tired! Hopefully, soon we can get on some type of schedule, that is if we know what we are doing, going, etc.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time Flies
Okay, so I am a little slow at posting as my dear friend points out. . .
Baby S was born on Monday, April 21 at 12:49 pm, weighing in at 6lbs 8oz and 20in. She is perfect in every way except size. She is so tiny! I got to go home from the hospital on Wednesday. The picture is her going home from the hospital. The funny thing is this is not what was bought for her to come home in. I had something else very cute planned, but given her size we had to change the option. There are not a lot of preemie clothes in BCS! I am feeling okay and anticipating getting the 19 staples removed tomorrow.
We had a nice weekend, Allison and Jennifer came from Dallas to meet the newest addition to the group, Baby S. We had a good time chatting and going to the splash park in Bryan with all 7 children. The group is so fun to watch, all of their personalities and the fact that my children do not see the others all the time, they always just seem to re click. It is amazing!
I really would like to reinstate arranged marriages, Allison's oldest daughter and the Z Man make the cutest couple. Jennifer is a little jealous that Allison and I may get to be mother in laws! I can only hope, right!
Well, I will attempt to post a picture of Baby S, Allison's will be much better than mine, but here goes . . .
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hmm . . .
It is Sunday afternoon, everyone is asleep except me. I have been out and about running errands in anticipation of tomorrow. I do not know why I feel like I have to get everything done, but I do. Last day to redeem the Gymbucks, groceries to buy, target supplies, etc.
We had a girls day yesterday, my Grandmother, my Mom, Mya and my sister-in-law, Gretchen. We ate in the Garden District and then had a pedicure, very relaxing. The boys, my Dad, my brother, Adam, Robert and the Z Man went to the Maroon and White autograph session and then to lunch at Chicken Oil.
Everyone is ready for Baby S, except me. I am so nervous. I guess the fact that I know what it is like to have a c-section and the bad experience when I had Mya, just a tad nervous. I also, seriously hate the hospital. Is there not away that I could just do this outpatient? Well, I will post more on Baby S and maybe a picture when I get home on Wednesday or Thursday.
We had a girls day yesterday, my Grandmother, my Mom, Mya and my sister-in-law, Gretchen. We ate in the Garden District and then had a pedicure, very relaxing. The boys, my Dad, my brother, Adam, Robert and the Z Man went to the Maroon and White autograph session and then to lunch at Chicken Oil.
Everyone is ready for Baby S, except me. I am so nervous. I guess the fact that I know what it is like to have a c-section and the bad experience when I had Mya, just a tad nervous. I also, seriously hate the hospital. Is there not away that I could just do this outpatient? Well, I will post more on Baby S and maybe a picture when I get home on Wednesday or Thursday.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A Long Day
It has really been a long day.
I found out first thing this morning that my great grandmother "Tiny" passed away last night, she was 101. Obviously at her age this is something that can be expected at some point, I just do not know why it had to be now. I know that she is in a better place and is not suffering. Until last Thursday she was completely fine, they think that she had a massive stroke in her sleep on Thursday night. No matter when it is still hard. I think that what makes it harder for me is that I am not able to attend the funeral, since I am due with Baby S in a few short days.
We have always been close to her, she was the most loving person that you could meet. A lot of people say that I had a lot of her traits. She was a very tall women for being born in the early 1900's. She was about 5 feet 10 inches. I would have been as tall as her if I had not broken my hip. She also had very large feet for a woman, 9 1/2 , I wear a 10. Everyone else in my family has small feet. We used to spend a lot of time in the summer with her at her house in San Antonio. She and my great aunt lived together for years after their husbands passed away. They believed in a big breakfast and lunch and then just a snack for dinner. They went to bed early with rollers in their hair and always used Oil of Olay. They did not believe in using a dishwasher, that was for storing bread, I know odd. They only bought Coca Cola in glass bottles. I have so many fond memories of her that will last a lifetime. She made the best Pralines, she was a true Southern women.
On top of it work is crazy and I only have three days left in my mind to conquer the world, I have to just come to terms that it cannot be done.
Finally, to sum it all up I have gotten sick. Plenty of our students have respiratory infections or strep! Wonderful!
Here's to a better day tomorrow and fond memories of the great grandmother I loved so much. "Tiny"!
I found out first thing this morning that my great grandmother "Tiny" passed away last night, she was 101. Obviously at her age this is something that can be expected at some point, I just do not know why it had to be now. I know that she is in a better place and is not suffering. Until last Thursday she was completely fine, they think that she had a massive stroke in her sleep on Thursday night. No matter when it is still hard. I think that what makes it harder for me is that I am not able to attend the funeral, since I am due with Baby S in a few short days.
We have always been close to her, she was the most loving person that you could meet. A lot of people say that I had a lot of her traits. She was a very tall women for being born in the early 1900's. She was about 5 feet 10 inches. I would have been as tall as her if I had not broken my hip. She also had very large feet for a woman, 9 1/2 , I wear a 10. Everyone else in my family has small feet. We used to spend a lot of time in the summer with her at her house in San Antonio. She and my great aunt lived together for years after their husbands passed away. They believed in a big breakfast and lunch and then just a snack for dinner. They went to bed early with rollers in their hair and always used Oil of Olay. They did not believe in using a dishwasher, that was for storing bread, I know odd. They only bought Coca Cola in glass bottles. I have so many fond memories of her that will last a lifetime. She made the best Pralines, she was a true Southern women.
On top of it work is crazy and I only have three days left in my mind to conquer the world, I have to just come to terms that it cannot be done.
Finally, to sum it all up I have gotten sick. Plenty of our students have respiratory infections or strep! Wonderful!
Here's to a better day tomorrow and fond memories of the great grandmother I loved so much. "Tiny"!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
First Post
OK, I am going to attempt to post. Wow. this is really cool! I have to give a big thanks to my awesome and talented friend Allison Andrews, if you need some awesome invitations check out her website at www.jallisonandrews.com. I also have to give thanks to my friend Jen she helped me coordinate with Allison to get the blog!
I love the title of the blog and if you know me it fits me to a "t".
A quick little bit about me, I currently have two lovely children Z Man and the M girl, 4 and 2 respectively. I am due with my third child in a week. For all of you Aggies out there baby S will be born on Muster, April 21 in honor of my grandfather. I am also a wife to a full time grad student, who thank the lord will graduate in May. We will possible be moving to Houston for his job.
Okay, I have to make this short, the husband need to finish the taxes!
I love the title of the blog and if you know me it fits me to a "t".
A quick little bit about me, I currently have two lovely children Z Man and the M girl, 4 and 2 respectively. I am due with my third child in a week. For all of you Aggies out there baby S will be born on Muster, April 21 in honor of my grandfather. I am also a wife to a full time grad student, who thank the lord will graduate in May. We will possible be moving to Houston for his job.
Okay, I have to make this short, the husband need to finish the taxes!
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