Monday, April 28, 2008
Grandma Karen Comes to Visit...
So we were very fortuntate a few weeks ago to have my mom come from Denver to visit us. We enjoyed her visit and I know she had a great time, too - especially getting to cuddle with those adorable grandkids of hers!
An Alexis Story
The other night, as we were leaving my ILs house, Alexis tripped and fell. She cut her lip, hit her tooth, and skinned up her knees and thumb. She was hysterical and cried for at least 30 minutes. After I got her cleaned up and stuck band-aids to the bad spots, we went home to eat. On the way home, I told the kids I was going to make spaghetti. When we got home, Alexis was still crying and by this point, I was over it, so I told her to go upstairs and cry up there because I needed to get dinner on. Once dinner was ready, I sent Ty up to get her to come eat. He came down and said that she was asleep! (This was about 7 PM.) Sure enough! She was out. I decided to let her sleep, thinking she'd wake up later and be ready to eat then. Well, later never came, and the next morning she was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and in a great mood. She was going to work with Josh that day (for take your daughter to work day) and so I told her to go down and have daddy get her a bowl of cereal.
At this point, she looks at me and says, "but I thought we were going to have spaghetti!" I said, "Uh, you missed the spaghetti. That was last night!" It was funny.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
We're Still Around...
...believe it or not!
It feels like ages since I’ve posted a blog, and to be honest, it has! Hopefully I still have a few readers out there!!
Anyway, just a few tidbits about our lives -
Alexis is a horrible nail-biter. We’ve been working on it, and it’s slow going. The other day she comes running in barefoot saying, "Look mommy! My nail on my toe is growing because I didn’t bite it!" Go Alexis!
Yesterday at pick up time, Tyrus’ teacher stuck her head in my van and said to me: "You know my husband and I have a little girl. But last night, I was thinking about if I ever had a little boy which one of my students I would most like him to be like... and your Tyrus was the first one I thought of! I’d love it if some day I could have a little boy like him." What do you say to that?!
Carsten is almost weaned. I’m happy about this because after 4.5 years of nursing so far in my life, I’m feeling done. He’s mostly only nursing before bed and early in the morning - during the day we’re done for the most part - so it’s not more to cut out. On the other hand, I’m a bit sad because he’s my last and it’s something I’ll never experience again...
Alexis’ new phrase is "duh, what was I thinking?" when she does something wrong or can’t figure out what she’s doing. It’s cute.
Tyrus said to me the other night, "Mom, is there such a thing as the year 2000 and 100? I said, "no, that would be the year 3000." The he says, "oh." A minute later he says, "If I’m still alive in 3000, I’ll be 98." Where does he come up with these things?!? Subtracting 2002 (the year of his birth) from that year!!
ETA -( Although, now that I re-read that, I realize that I told him the wrong thing. It actually would be the year 2100, not 3000. See, I told you I’m not a math brain!!! )
It feels like ages since I’ve posted a blog, and to be honest, it has! Hopefully I still have a few readers out there!!
Anyway, just a few tidbits about our lives -
Alexis is a horrible nail-biter. We’ve been working on it, and it’s slow going. The other day she comes running in barefoot saying, "Look mommy! My nail on my toe is growing because I didn’t bite it!" Go Alexis!
Yesterday at pick up time, Tyrus’ teacher stuck her head in my van and said to me: "You know my husband and I have a little girl. But last night, I was thinking about if I ever had a little boy which one of my students I would most like him to be like... and your Tyrus was the first one I thought of! I’d love it if some day I could have a little boy like him." What do you say to that?!
Carsten is almost weaned. I’m happy about this because after 4.5 years of nursing so far in my life, I’m feeling done. He’s mostly only nursing before bed and early in the morning - during the day we’re done for the most part - so it’s not more to cut out. On the other hand, I’m a bit sad because he’s my last and it’s something I’ll never experience again...
Alexis’ new phrase is "duh, what was I thinking?" when she does something wrong or can’t figure out what she’s doing. It’s cute.
Tyrus said to me the other night, "Mom, is there such a thing as the year 2000 and 100? I said, "no, that would be the year 3000." The he says, "oh." A minute later he says, "If I’m still alive in 3000, I’ll be 98." Where does he come up with these things?!? Subtracting 2002 (the year of his birth) from that year!!
ETA -( Although, now that I re-read that, I realize that I told him the wrong thing. It actually would be the year 2100, not 3000. See, I told you I’m not a math brain!!! )
Friday, January 18, 2008
To my sweet, dear Tyrus
January 17th, 2008
To my sweet, dear Tyrus –
Today you turned six and on this day you brought tears to my eyes. Your aunt Dana baked you a special chocolate birthday cake and at one point while we were eating it, I said, "Tyrus, thank you for having a birthday today so that we could have this wonderful cake!" And you said to me, "Mom, you should be the one getting thanks. Thanks for having me." Oh, and then my eyes filled with tears at such a sweet, sweet statement!!
It has been nothing but a pleasure being your mom for the last six years. You are such a beautiful boy – inside and out - and I'm tickled to see you growing and changing into a wonderful young man. This year, you started Kindergarten and seem to be loving going each day. It's neat to see you learn new concepts each week and to see the light coming on behind your eyes as you're figuring out how to read. You're loving math and continually ask me questions about concepts that should be way beyond your age! I'm amazed to see your work ethic when help is needed, and I know that as you grow older, you will continue helping out when you see the need.
Your little sister and brother adore you, although at times you seem to want (and maybe even need?) your own space. But don't dare let any one else mess with them! You'll be there quick as a heart beat to protect them if need be, and sometimes when I'm not looking, you guys even seem to play with out fighting! Imagine that!
As this new year comes upon us, I want to tell you that I love you with every ounce of my being. You are the coolest six year old in the whole wide world and I love you more than I could ever say. Thank you for being my son, and for turning me and your dad into a mom and dad. We are so blessed to have you in our life and look forward to this coming year as you become a six year old.
I love you so very, very much.
Love,
Mommy
To my sweet, dear Tyrus –
Today you turned six and on this day you brought tears to my eyes. Your aunt Dana baked you a special chocolate birthday cake and at one point while we were eating it, I said, "Tyrus, thank you for having a birthday today so that we could have this wonderful cake!" And you said to me, "Mom, you should be the one getting thanks. Thanks for having me." Oh, and then my eyes filled with tears at such a sweet, sweet statement!!
It has been nothing but a pleasure being your mom for the last six years. You are such a beautiful boy – inside and out - and I'm tickled to see you growing and changing into a wonderful young man. This year, you started Kindergarten and seem to be loving going each day. It's neat to see you learn new concepts each week and to see the light coming on behind your eyes as you're figuring out how to read. You're loving math and continually ask me questions about concepts that should be way beyond your age! I'm amazed to see your work ethic when help is needed, and I know that as you grow older, you will continue helping out when you see the need.
Your little sister and brother adore you, although at times you seem to want (and maybe even need?) your own space. But don't dare let any one else mess with them! You'll be there quick as a heart beat to protect them if need be, and sometimes when I'm not looking, you guys even seem to play with out fighting! Imagine that!
As this new year comes upon us, I want to tell you that I love you with every ounce of my being. You are the coolest six year old in the whole wide world and I love you more than I could ever say. Thank you for being my son, and for turning me and your dad into a mom and dad. We are so blessed to have you in our life and look forward to this coming year as you become a six year old.
I love you so very, very much.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, December 21, 2007
Isn't that the truth?
So I heard a saying the other day that I really took to heart:
As parents, we spend our time teaching our children about important things in life while at the same time, our kids are actually the ones who teach us what's really important.
As parents, we spend our time teaching our children about important things in life while at the same time, our kids are actually the ones who teach us what's really important.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
A Visit From The Tooth Fairy
So guess what happened tonight? Tyrus lost his first tooth! I thought this was going to happen later - like maybe age 7 or something! Anyway, it's been wiggly for a bit and tonight around 10:30, he busted out of his room (I thought he was asleep!) saying, "MOM, MOM! My tooth came out!!!" He was so excited, and wanted to look into the mirror right away.
What a doll. And me, the ever tearful one, feels choked up thinking that this was the first tooth he ever had, and now it's the first one he lost. I'm such a sap! (Ignore the fruit punch 'stache!)
So I guess now the Tooth Fairy needs to get it together and go, ahem, take care of business. I wonder what she's paying now a days, anyway?
What a doll. And me, the ever tearful one, feels choked up thinking that this was the first tooth he ever had, and now it's the first one he lost. I'm such a sap! (Ignore the fruit punch 'stache!)
So I guess now the Tooth Fairy needs to get it together and go, ahem, take care of business. I wonder what she's paying now a days, anyway?
