So I'm finally feeling like I'm a SAHM now. The first few weeks were really hectic between my mom's surgery, opening the store, and keeping my friend's two boys. But since all that is passed, life has become a tad less busy, thankfully. There have even been a few moments here and there when the dishes are done, the laundry is done, the kids are bathed, etc and I don't have anything major pressing! Nice. Weird, but nice.
Nothing super dooper exciting happening in our stretch of the woods. Our house is coming along though a lot of the work is happening on the inside now, so it's not as obvious from the outside. I'm still driving by it almost daily though to make sure I'm not missing anything.
So I just took a second to go get some yogurt with granola and Carsten was complaining about his nose. I looked and it seemed like he had a big green boogie up there. So I got a tissue and wiped it, only to realize that it was a pea from last night's dinner! I had a big discussion with him about NOT putting stuff up his nose, etc. Now I'm wondering where the pea came from since I swept the floor right after dinner last night.
Alexis woke up this morning telling me her eyes were foggy. I'm not sure if they were still just tired and sleepy or if maybe she's needing glasses. Hum... we'll have to keep an "eye" on the situation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
An actual walk through?!
My mom had surgery this week. Thankfully, she came through just fine and is now in recovery. She's supposed to go home tomorrow. Well, not to her house, but to my aunt's house. My aunt's house is all one level and my mom is having difficulty walking because one of her legs is still numb. The doctors are confident that the feeling will return to her leg so that she can function normally. I'm just happy that she's through surgery. I was really worried about her.
So today was very cool because we actually got to walk THROUGH OUR HOUSE!! That was the coolest thing ever. They've been doing a ton of framework this week and so this was the first chance we had to go through it. None of the workers were there so we just snuck in. It was neat because all the framework was up, and no drywall so you could just see straight through everything! We took a picture of each kid in their room, which was neat. I have pictures to show but I'm at the game center right now so I can't upload them. It's so cool to see the process unfold! It's a bit surreal, I think.
Carsten has been such a stinker lately, and that's so unlike him. He thinks it's fun NOT to take a nap at nap time, but instead fall asleep in his carseat on the way home from picking up Tyrus (around 3:45ish) and then sleep until 6. Then, he's cranky at dinner and doesn't want to go to bed until midnight. So, after fighting with him to stay in his bed for hours the other night, I finally decided that no matter what, he could not take a nap during the day. He was so drowsy in the late afternoon again, but I kept clapping loudly or messing with his feet in the seat so he'd stay awake. He had a glassy look in his eye, but he kept smiling. Anyway, it worked somewhat, because last night he went to bed around 9 which is a much more reasonable time, I think.
So today was very cool because we actually got to walk THROUGH OUR HOUSE!! That was the coolest thing ever. They've been doing a ton of framework this week and so this was the first chance we had to go through it. None of the workers were there so we just snuck in. It was neat because all the framework was up, and no drywall so you could just see straight through everything! We took a picture of each kid in their room, which was neat. I have pictures to show but I'm at the game center right now so I can't upload them. It's so cool to see the process unfold! It's a bit surreal, I think.
Carsten has been such a stinker lately, and that's so unlike him. He thinks it's fun NOT to take a nap at nap time, but instead fall asleep in his carseat on the way home from picking up Tyrus (around 3:45ish) and then sleep until 6. Then, he's cranky at dinner and doesn't want to go to bed until midnight. So, after fighting with him to stay in his bed for hours the other night, I finally decided that no matter what, he could not take a nap during the day. He was so drowsy in the late afternoon again, but I kept clapping loudly or messing with his feet in the seat so he'd stay awake. He had a glassy look in his eye, but he kept smiling. Anyway, it worked somewhat, because last night he went to bed around 9 which is a much more reasonable time, I think.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
$100
So the game center is really coming along! Yee haw! The computers have arrived and the guys are there round the clock getting everything set up. I went over this afternoon for about 2 hours and just picked up trash and plastic bags and twistie ties and carboard boxes. It's a lot of stuff they are unpacking!!
Today was my last day at work, and can you believe that I was $100 SHORT in my drawer today? That never happens and why oh why was I short $100, not over?? I told my boss he could call me Monday if they figured it out. I did NOT want to go out on a note like that.
Today was my last day at work, and can you believe that I was $100 SHORT in my drawer today? That never happens and why oh why was I short $100, not over?? I told my boss he could call me Monday if they figured it out. I did NOT want to go out on a note like that.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Chaos
So Josh and his two partners pulled an all-nighter last night. Today we had the fire marshal, the building contractors, the electrician, the property manager and I'm not sure who else coming to check to make sure the building was ready to go. Of course our tables aren't done and so we were there late (I went home at 10:30) painting the tables. The chairs still needed to be put together, the trash picked up. You know, general chaos.
But the good news is, it was all worth it, because we passed the inspection!!!!!!
But the good news is, it was all worth it, because we passed the inspection!!!!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The good news is...
So the good news is that Carsten slept fine in his bed, after he finally fell asleep. The bad news? He woke up about an hour after he fell asleep and proceeded to puke up his guts over and over through out the night. No fun at all. While I was cleaning it up in the night, I kept thinking that my stomach was a bit off, too. Nothing really happened though, and so I just went to work the next day. That night though, I got sicker and actually threw up myself. So not fun. I missed both services yesterday which never happens.
Today, I'm okay, and Carsten seems fine. When I went to get him up out of his bed today, he was laying horizonal to his bed, on the carpet! I'm not sure how or when that happened, but he didn't seem to care.
Ty was really pokey getting going this morning. He kept complaining that his stomach hurt (great!) and that he was tired. Finally, I said he could stay home if his stomach really was hurting. I mean, it wasn't unlikely that he could have the same flu as the rest of us, right? Well, a while later, I noticed he was up and playing around and then comes in to announce to me that he's hungry. I told him to get his coat on, because he was going to school.
Tonight, we're headed to the store to lay carpet and paint tables. Things are coming together!
Today, I'm okay, and Carsten seems fine. When I went to get him up out of his bed today, he was laying horizonal to his bed, on the carpet! I'm not sure how or when that happened, but he didn't seem to care.
Ty was really pokey getting going this morning. He kept complaining that his stomach hurt (great!) and that he was tired. Finally, I said he could stay home if his stomach really was hurting. I mean, it wasn't unlikely that he could have the same flu as the rest of us, right? Well, a while later, I noticed he was up and playing around and then comes in to announce to me that he's hungry. I told him to get his coat on, because he was going to school.
Tonight, we're headed to the store to lay carpet and paint tables. Things are coming together!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Making the move...
I'm kicking myself for not just saying a straight two weeks (which would have put my last day as Friday the 30th) but I was trying to be nice. Now I'm really wishing I had that Saturday.
Big day for us today! Carsten is officially in his toddler bed! I wasn't sure how the transition would go, but it went okay. I only had to get after him 3 times to get out of his brother and sister's room and into his own bed! The other two were moved long before this, but what can you do?
He also learned to say "I love you," today. Gotta love that! It comes out, "eye yove yew'. I've been waiting for that one for 27 months!!
Our house foundation is being poured! We drove by tonight and there's a huge hole and huge encasements which, we're assuming, is holding the concrete in place while it sets. Things are really moving along!
Our store is also moving along quickly, too! Josh and I have been painting a lot of nights, and tonight he went to help finish building the pentagon tables. The carpet is being laid Monday night, and the building inspection is Wed.
Big day for us today! Carsten is officially in his toddler bed! I wasn't sure how the transition would go, but it went okay. I only had to get after him 3 times to get out of his brother and sister's room and into his own bed! The other two were moved long before this, but what can you do?
He also learned to say "I love you," today. Gotta love that! It comes out, "eye yove yew'. I've been waiting for that one for 27 months!!
Our house foundation is being poured! We drove by tonight and there's a huge hole and huge encasements which, we're assuming, is holding the concrete in place while it sets. Things are really moving along!
Our store is also moving along quickly, too! Josh and I have been painting a lot of nights, and tonight he went to help finish building the pentagon tables. The carpet is being laid Monday night, and the building inspection is Wed.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Ty's 7th Birthday Letter...
Dear Tyrus,
Today is your 7th birthday, and you are such a beautiful young man. I am so proud to be called your mother. This was the first time you had a slumber party, and from the looks of it, you had a great time celebrating your birthday. You guys stayed up until 2:00 in the morning!! Ha!
This year has been a big one for you. First grade started in the spring and once again, you are excelling at your schoolwork. Your teachers adore you and you seem to really love going to school. Just a little bit ago when we were on Winter Break you told me you preferred going to school, vs staying home on break! I’m sure at some point in the future that will change! Your reading skills are so much improved from last year! I’m amazed at how much you can read now! Way to go!
You’ve lost quite a few teeth this year. Your top two, and two others on the bottom decided to come out this year. One of the teeth you actually lost, and we’ve yet to find it! You are starting to get your adult teeth in now, and they look so big in comparison to the baby teeth surrounding them. You still have a beautiful smile though, and I love to see it.
I look back 7 years ago when you were a brand new baby, and I think that it can’t be possible that it was 7 years ago. There’s no way that time has gone by this quickly. But it has, and you are a wonderful young man with a sweet sensitive soul. God has blessed your daddy and me to have you, and we love you more than you will ever know.
The year ahead will be a big one for us! Our new house is being built, and you are excited to finally have your own room. Our gaming center is opening soon, and that’s something we’ve all been looking forward to. And I am quitting my job to be able to stay at home with you guys.
The other night, you prayed when it was time to go to bed and your prayer touched my heart. You asked Jesus to touch your dad and mom, your brother and sister, your grandmas and grandpas, your cousins and friends. You asked Him to touch or new house and game center, and for Jesus to help our friends stop smoking. It was very sweet.
Tyrus, I love you so very, very much. Thank you for being my firstborn baby, and for being the sweet young man that you are. I love you. Happy Birthday, baby boy! (And as your 2 year old brother says,“Hapadupaduh!”)
Love,
Mamma
Today is your 7th birthday, and you are such a beautiful young man. I am so proud to be called your mother. This was the first time you had a slumber party, and from the looks of it, you had a great time celebrating your birthday. You guys stayed up until 2:00 in the morning!! Ha!
This year has been a big one for you. First grade started in the spring and once again, you are excelling at your schoolwork. Your teachers adore you and you seem to really love going to school. Just a little bit ago when we were on Winter Break you told me you preferred going to school, vs staying home on break! I’m sure at some point in the future that will change! Your reading skills are so much improved from last year! I’m amazed at how much you can read now! Way to go!
You’ve lost quite a few teeth this year. Your top two, and two others on the bottom decided to come out this year. One of the teeth you actually lost, and we’ve yet to find it! You are starting to get your adult teeth in now, and they look so big in comparison to the baby teeth surrounding them. You still have a beautiful smile though, and I love to see it.
I look back 7 years ago when you were a brand new baby, and I think that it can’t be possible that it was 7 years ago. There’s no way that time has gone by this quickly. But it has, and you are a wonderful young man with a sweet sensitive soul. God has blessed your daddy and me to have you, and we love you more than you will ever know.
The year ahead will be a big one for us! Our new house is being built, and you are excited to finally have your own room. Our gaming center is opening soon, and that’s something we’ve all been looking forward to. And I am quitting my job to be able to stay at home with you guys.
The other night, you prayed when it was time to go to bed and your prayer touched my heart. You asked Jesus to touch your dad and mom, your brother and sister, your grandmas and grandpas, your cousins and friends. You asked Him to touch or new house and game center, and for Jesus to help our friends stop smoking. It was very sweet.
Tyrus, I love you so very, very much. Thank you for being my firstborn baby, and for being the sweet young man that you are. I love you. Happy Birthday, baby boy! (And as your 2 year old brother says,“Hapadupaduh!”)
Love,
Mamma
