William watching the men work with tools!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Did you know there is gobs of FREE preschool material on the Internet! I could spend hours ( and to be honest I already have) searching all the websites out there. I have found so many awesome craft and lesson ideas for this next year. I think I am going to work toward about an hour to an hour and a half of "school" time after the summer. Of course this will be totally flexible depending on the mood of the children. Some days they will sit and pay attention and other days I'm lucky to get a five minute story in. I working hard at keeping the TV off for most of the day and getting them outside for at least 30 minutes. I love this weather....we can stay out all day if I want to.
Daddy, Papa, Uncle Mark and Cousin Jeff put together Kayleigh's new fort/swing set this weekend! She loves it and is already a pro at climbing the ladder and rock wall. So, now we have our very own park in the backyard. Although, I do still plan to visit the park down the street at least two or three times a week. That's my exercise!
Still working on school stuff. Only one more week and then the final. I'll be taking British Lit through TWU this summer. Hopefully I won't have problems finding time to read and write some papers. I found out TWU offers a General Studies degree online, so that's the route I'm going to get my Bachelor's. Still not sure what I want to do when I grow up, but at least this degree provides some options (Master's in Teaching or Library Science are two I have considered). I have a while before I'll return to the work force, so for now I'm just going to focus on the BA.
Well...I think I hear a child waking up!
Daddy, Papa, Uncle Mark and Cousin Jeff put together Kayleigh's new fort/swing set this weekend! She loves it and is already a pro at climbing the ladder and rock wall. So, now we have our very own park in the backyard. Although, I do still plan to visit the park down the street at least two or three times a week. That's my exercise!
Still working on school stuff. Only one more week and then the final. I'll be taking British Lit through TWU this summer. Hopefully I won't have problems finding time to read and write some papers. I found out TWU offers a General Studies degree online, so that's the route I'm going to get my Bachelor's. Still not sure what I want to do when I grow up, but at least this degree provides some options (Master's in Teaching or Library Science are two I have considered). I have a while before I'll return to the work force, so for now I'm just going to focus on the BA.
Well...I think I hear a child waking up!
Saturday, March 31, 2007
William discovered if he makes razz-berries with food in his mouth it makes a huge mess. He sure liked painting his highchair, though. I had a really hard time keeping my laughs inside. He would spit it out and then laugh...it was so cute! Kayleigh didn't really make noises with her mouth as a baby, so this is a new experience for me.
Justin left for a business trip on Wednesday and he was supposed to be back last night. His flight was cancelled due to weather : ( He should be back this afternoon. Having the kiddos all be myself is a whoop! Kayleigh is officially potty training and she's doing pretty good...I take her every two hours, so she's not doing it on her own just yet. I was trying to avoid the whole Pull-Ups thing, but after cleaning up a few accidents I decided they weren't so bad. When you have four other kiddos running around, the last thing you want to do is clean up pee and poop off the floor!
I think Kayleigh is ready to start phonics. She knows all the letters, upper and lower cases, and that's the first sign. She also pretends to read to herself and is constantly asking me what a word says. Over the last month, I have searched the internet for some sort of preschool curriculum, but I have decided to just develop my own as needed. Most of the programs incorporate writing and she's not quite to that point yet. This is somewhat scary to me...I am a needs direction kind of person. A trait I not too happy about most of the time. I was the only kid in my family not in LEAP. I was tested twice, but horribly failed on the creativity part. They give you a drawing of half a box and tell you to create a picture. I made the other half of the box...sad, isn't it. Oh well.
Oh, Kayleigh had her first minor-major injury last week. She decided to twirl into the coffee table and used her teeth to break her fall. Luckliy, no permenant damage was done, although the dentist said her teeth might discolor over the next few years. It looked pretty bad and I wish I had taken a picture. She had a pretty fat lip for a couple of days and it was all bruised underneath. Of course she cried for maybe a minute when she did it and it hasn't bothered her since.
Well, Kayleigh is needing attention, so gotta run!
Friday, March 16, 2007
The house is quiet...the kiddos are napping. I'm taking a break from writing code for the programming class I'm taking. That's why I haven't blogged in a while. It seems that when I have time to get on the computer, there is always work to be done!
We are finally all well! For about three weeks at least on of us had a cold..that includes me. I thought moms were immune to sickness. At least my mom was! It was a rough cold season for all of us, except Kayleigh. I guess she got it all out of her system last year ( she ended up with pneumonia last January). I contracted two different colds this year and that's two more that normal. William has been sick since about the beginning of December, but he's finally getting better. He had two bloody noses last week, so the doctor put him on a stronger antibiotic and that seems to have taken care of everything. I'm hoping he is like Kayleigh and just has one bad year!
On to other happenings!
Since Kayleigh was born I have been throwing around the idea of homeschooling my children. At first I thought I would just do it until about 4th grade, but I think I am now leaning towards going through middle school. It's a little bit of selfishness on my part...I want to have more time with my children. Five years just doesn't seem long enough! Plus, I want to be the one who sees them light up at understanding something for the first time, or share in their excitement about a favorite subject. Maybe I'm romanticizing the experience a little. And maybe, once I start I'll realize I only want to do it for a little while. It's bit scary to think I'll be the one responsible for teaching them...there's a lot out there to learn. I'm finding out, however, there is so much support out there for homeschooling parents. Kayleigh still has over two years before she would start kindergarten, so there's lots of time for research! Although I think I am leaning towards the classical style of homeschooling.
We are finally all well! For about three weeks at least on of us had a cold..that includes me. I thought moms were immune to sickness. At least my mom was! It was a rough cold season for all of us, except Kayleigh. I guess she got it all out of her system last year ( she ended up with pneumonia last January). I contracted two different colds this year and that's two more that normal. William has been sick since about the beginning of December, but he's finally getting better. He had two bloody noses last week, so the doctor put him on a stronger antibiotic and that seems to have taken care of everything. I'm hoping he is like Kayleigh and just has one bad year!
On to other happenings!
Since Kayleigh was born I have been throwing around the idea of homeschooling my children. At first I thought I would just do it until about 4th grade, but I think I am now leaning towards going through middle school. It's a little bit of selfishness on my part...I want to have more time with my children. Five years just doesn't seem long enough! Plus, I want to be the one who sees them light up at understanding something for the first time, or share in their excitement about a favorite subject. Maybe I'm romanticizing the experience a little. And maybe, once I start I'll realize I only want to do it for a little while. It's bit scary to think I'll be the one responsible for teaching them...there's a lot out there to learn. I'm finding out, however, there is so much support out there for homeschooling parents. Kayleigh still has over two years before she would start kindergarten, so there's lots of time for research! Although I think I am leaning towards the classical style of homeschooling.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
My children are so cute!
I was thinking....I used to have BIG THOUGHTS. I used to ponder those BIG QUESTIONS. I used to sing something besides Wiggles, Barney and Doodlebops. My children have taken over my mind. Now I have "mommy brain"! There are days I miss life before children. Adult conversation is limited now (well any conversation really...two year olds don't really have conversations). I get out of the house on Mondays and Sundays....sometimes if I'm lucky on Friday or Saturday night. I'm in bed before 10 pm most nights. I remember when my night was just beginning around then. I remember being able to sleep in if I was up late the night before. I remember being able to go somewhere without it taking 20 minutes to get loaded into the car. Not that I'm complaining. I love parenting my children and I wouldn't have anyone else do it for me. Still there are days when I wish for the freedom of pre-children days. Then I look at pictures such as the one above and realize how fast those two are growing. This parenting business will be over before I know it!
Monday, January 08, 2007
UPDATES!!!!! (finally!)
I'm really not that busy...I just haven't made blogging a priority these past few months. Forgive me!
Okay so here's what's going on....Justin has been out of town since Thursday. He's skiing with his uncle, lucky bugger. Hopefully his flight will be on time and he'll be home late tonight! Yea!! Our four month old dryer decided break right after Christmas and it's still that way. Whatever provides power to the heat source melted, so we have to replace the main component thingy. So much for quality electronics. Good thing we have family around...can't imagine having to go to a laundrymat with two kiddos in tow. Let's see what else....
Kayleigh Update
Kayleigh figured out how to climb out of her crib this week. She mastered the old crib about a year ago, but the new one is bigger and it's taken her a while to get this one. Wednesday night she climbed out and hopped into our bed twice. She hasn't done it since then, though....climb into our bed that is. She still climbs out whenever she wakes up in the morning and after nap. Guess it's time to get her a big girl bed. Potty training is officially on the back burner for now. She absolutely refuses to sit on the potty for me and I really just don't want to deal with that right now. We'll try again over Spring Break, but I won't force her until this summer. She is totally capable, but she's digging her heals in right now.
William Update
William weighs a whopping 18lbs and 13 oz and 25 inches long as of Friday. The kid is HUGE!!! I forget he's only four months old, which is easy to do since Kayleigh was 9 months old at that size. I think he is beginning to cut his bottom teeth, so he's a little cranky right now. Oh, and he had a ear infection and is on breathing treatments. My children and their lungs....I blame Justin! Other than that, he's is the best baby. He is so laid back and happy! I love the whole-face smile he gives me and how he practically shakes with excitement at the sight of me! Yep, he's a momma's boy...but aren't all men!
I'm really not that busy...I just haven't made blogging a priority these past few months. Forgive me!
Okay so here's what's going on....Justin has been out of town since Thursday. He's skiing with his uncle, lucky bugger. Hopefully his flight will be on time and he'll be home late tonight! Yea!! Our four month old dryer decided break right after Christmas and it's still that way. Whatever provides power to the heat source melted, so we have to replace the main component thingy. So much for quality electronics. Good thing we have family around...can't imagine having to go to a laundrymat with two kiddos in tow. Let's see what else....
Kayleigh Update
Kayleigh figured out how to climb out of her crib this week. She mastered the old crib about a year ago, but the new one is bigger and it's taken her a while to get this one. Wednesday night she climbed out and hopped into our bed twice. She hasn't done it since then, though....climb into our bed that is. She still climbs out whenever she wakes up in the morning and after nap. Guess it's time to get her a big girl bed. Potty training is officially on the back burner for now. She absolutely refuses to sit on the potty for me and I really just don't want to deal with that right now. We'll try again over Spring Break, but I won't force her until this summer. She is totally capable, but she's digging her heals in right now.
William Update
William weighs a whopping 18lbs and 13 oz and 25 inches long as of Friday. The kid is HUGE!!! I forget he's only four months old, which is easy to do since Kayleigh was 9 months old at that size. I think he is beginning to cut his bottom teeth, so he's a little cranky right now. Oh, and he had a ear infection and is on breathing treatments. My children and their lungs....I blame Justin! Other than that, he's is the best baby. He is so laid back and happy! I love the whole-face smile he gives me and how he practically shakes with excitement at the sight of me! Yep, he's a momma's boy...but aren't all men!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
A New Posting!!!
It's about time, I know. I'm going to use having two kiddos to look after as my excuse for lack of posting. Right now I have about an hour a day when both of them are sleeping. During this time I have two choices...take a nap or take a shower. The change from one to two isn't too terribly difficult. William is a very easy baby so far, as was Kayleigh. I think God knows I wouldn't handle a difficult baby too well, so he gives me easy babes.
Kayleigh Update
Kayleigh is still a pretty easy kiddo; I just can't be as laid back as my nature wants to be. She's watching Barney right now...it's about the only time she's still for more that two seconds. The other day I read a book to her and Tre (the little boy I watch). Tre quietly sat beside me and listened. Kayleigh, however, did not stop moving and was constantly talking. It's amazing how different they are, even at their young age.
I am loving this stage with Kayleigh, though. Yes, she keeps me on my toes, but she is learning so much right now! She sings her ABCs....well, some parts are a bit slurred still, but the tune is recognizable. She has about five of her books memorized and will sit and "read" them to herself or William.
We are beginning to work on potty training. I'm not going all out yet, but she's getting the concept down. She's done No. 1 and No. 2 in the potty!
William Update
Let's see....William is growing so fast. He's already 14 pounds! For reference Kayleigh was about 5 months before she weighed that much and he's only 2 months old. He's smiling and "talking" now! He can follow objects with he eyes. He is even trying to roll over from tummy to back! Oh, and he's sleeping about 8 hours most nights.....totally awesome for me! William is my cuddle-bug! He is perfectly content to just sit in my lap or lay on my shoulder. I love it!
Well, Barney is over, so my time is up!
It's about time, I know. I'm going to use having two kiddos to look after as my excuse for lack of posting. Right now I have about an hour a day when both of them are sleeping. During this time I have two choices...take a nap or take a shower. The change from one to two isn't too terribly difficult. William is a very easy baby so far, as was Kayleigh. I think God knows I wouldn't handle a difficult baby too well, so he gives me easy babes.
Kayleigh Update
Kayleigh is still a pretty easy kiddo; I just can't be as laid back as my nature wants to be. She's watching Barney right now...it's about the only time she's still for more that two seconds. The other day I read a book to her and Tre (the little boy I watch). Tre quietly sat beside me and listened. Kayleigh, however, did not stop moving and was constantly talking. It's amazing how different they are, even at their young age.
I am loving this stage with Kayleigh, though. Yes, she keeps me on my toes, but she is learning so much right now! She sings her ABCs....well, some parts are a bit slurred still, but the tune is recognizable. She has about five of her books memorized and will sit and "read" them to herself or William.
We are beginning to work on potty training. I'm not going all out yet, but she's getting the concept down. She's done No. 1 and No. 2 in the potty!
William Update
Let's see....William is growing so fast. He's already 14 pounds! For reference Kayleigh was about 5 months before she weighed that much and he's only 2 months old. He's smiling and "talking" now! He can follow objects with he eyes. He is even trying to roll over from tummy to back! Oh, and he's sleeping about 8 hours most nights.....totally awesome for me! William is my cuddle-bug! He is perfectly content to just sit in my lap or lay on my shoulder. I love it!
Well, Barney is over, so my time is up!
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Do you ever have one of those life events that seem to change how the world feels? I mean you know that nothing is really that different and life is going on just the same as did the day before, but something just feels odd. For example, my grandfather passed away this February and although I wasn't close to him, the whole day felt just weird. Or after I found out I was pregnant with Kayleigh every once in a while the realization of what was happening inside would hit, and things felt strange. Well, the world has felt different lately. Something happened in our church family on Sunday, and though I am not intimatly involved, I am still feeling a bit bewildered. Mostly, I think I am just grieving...for myself, my church, but mainly the persons most affected. It will never be as it used to be and as a person who isn't so crazy about change, this is kinda scary. Yet I know God is able to use anything for good, and I know He will bring healing in the situation. I am hopeful about the future of our church. I trust the leadership and rest in the knowledge that they are seeking God's wisdom in all of this. We will survive...in fact we will overcome!
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
And he's overdue! I'm not surprised, but I sure was hoping to have this one early! We are scheduled to induce Tuesday the 29th if he doesn't come before then. I'm really hoping he comes this weekend, that way my mom, mother-in-law and sister can be there for the birth. Not to mention Justin starts summer classes next week, so it would be nice for him to be here before then. I'm a little scared of being induced. I've heard the pain is so much worse and I would really like to do this without an epidural this time. Not that I would be totally disappointed if I end up requesting one...I figure, I'll give it a go, but I'm not going to make myself miserable.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Still preggo! Only 12 more days until the due date! Of course, that means nothing....Kayleigh was four days late. Although this time around I'm not going past 41 weeks, so he'll be here by the 30th! My doctor did say he would induce anytime after the 15th....very tempting! I figure I'll give William a chance to come on his own though.
Just in case anyone is wondering, pregnancy and 100 degree temperatures do not mix very well. I'm seeing more swelling this time around.. especially my feet. None of my shoes fit! I have a wedding to go to tonight and I think I'm going to have to wear flip flops! Thank goodness for air conditioning!
Just in case anyone is wondering, pregnancy and 100 degree temperatures do not mix very well. I'm seeing more swelling this time around.. especially my feet. None of my shoes fit! I have a wedding to go to tonight and I think I'm going to have to wear flip flops! Thank goodness for air conditioning!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Baby William Update!
Apparently Little William isn't so little. He's weighing in at 4lbs 4 oz with 10 more weeks of growth to go. That's only 3lbs less than Kayleigh was at birth! Oh, and he's fat....his femur is measuring 30 weeks, his belly is 33 weeks. Oh well....guess I'll have a baby with some meat on him this time.
Apparently Little William isn't so little. He's weighing in at 4lbs 4 oz with 10 more weeks of growth to go. That's only 3lbs less than Kayleigh was at birth! Oh, and he's fat....his femur is measuring 30 weeks, his belly is 33 weeks. Oh well....guess I'll have a baby with some meat on him this time.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Baby William Update!
I had another sonogram yesterday and everything is looking good. Baby William is growing like a weed! He's already in the 88th percentile for size (whatever that means...I never have quite understood the concept). That doesn't surprise me one bit, since boys tend to run big in mine and Justin's families. I'm not setting my hopes on another 7 pounder. I'm thinking he'll be over 9 pounds if he comes when he's supposed to. Anyways! Doctor told me to start working my way to acting like a normal person again....like anyone whose pregnant can act normal. This is awesome news!!! As fun as "taking it easy" sounds, I am happy I can start doing more again.
I had another sonogram yesterday and everything is looking good. Baby William is growing like a weed! He's already in the 88th percentile for size (whatever that means...I never have quite understood the concept). That doesn't surprise me one bit, since boys tend to run big in mine and Justin's families. I'm not setting my hopes on another 7 pounder. I'm thinking he'll be over 9 pounds if he comes when he's supposed to. Anyways! Doctor told me to start working my way to acting like a normal person again....like anyone whose pregnant can act normal. This is awesome news!!! As fun as "taking it easy" sounds, I am happy I can start doing more again.
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