My fridge has been driving me crazy. Its covered in random photos and the kids coloring and drawings hung with magnets that are constantly falling off.
I took everything off, cleaned it and only put a few back up. I'm going to keep it that way.
And now I feel better. It must be a pregnancy thing.
If only the fact that the inside is a disgusting mess would bother me enough to clean it. Mom, I'm leaving that to you I think.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Book worm
Last week Lauren said, Mommy, I'm going to read a book to you. I said ok and figured she'd make up a story as we paged through a book.
I was amazed when my little Lauren started reading the book word for word, sounding out the big words and breezing through the small ones.
I kept quiet until she was done quite awhile later. I said, Lauren Elaine! You know how to read! When did that happen!?
She informed me that she's known for awhile, but mostly just on the school books - which I figured out are small books that are largely repetitive.
We'll they've created a reading monster. She can't get enough. She tries to read everything and is reading to Avery and Sully.
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Here she is with the first 'real' book (her words) she ever read to me.
I was amazed when my little Lauren started reading the book word for word, sounding out the big words and breezing through the small ones.
I kept quiet until she was done quite awhile later. I said, Lauren Elaine! You know how to read! When did that happen!?
She informed me that she's known for awhile, but mostly just on the school books - which I figured out are small books that are largely repetitive.
We'll they've created a reading monster. She can't get enough. She tries to read everything and is reading to Avery and Sully.
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Here she is with the first 'real' book (her words) she ever read to me.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
You know you've lost it when...
Tonight CARS was on for about the 27th time in a week while we were playing in the living room (its been cold outside and we've all been sick!)Anyway, you know you've lost or are really pregnant when you're suddenly bawling during this movie.
All I know is McQueen and Sally were remembering the good ole' days for the town of Radiator Springs and James Taylor started singing 'Our Town' and I was bawling. Jordan came over and sweetly asked if I was ok and even told me that this part got to him too (we are a bunch of saps). Next thing I know both Lauren and Avery are on my lap asking if I was ok and why I was crying. I told them the song made me sad. Avery sweetly ensured me that I was not crazy - so cute.
I couldn't really explain it to them. I was thinking about my dad and how he always talked about growing up in his little town, about the good ole' days, about our little town and our good ole' days, all the memories we have here with good friends and each other.
Suddenly it seems that everything is changing and everyone around me is growing up or leaving us. We had family game night tonight and as I looked around the table it hit me that even 1 year ago we wouldn't have been able to have family game night because the kids weren't old enough. Now the girls play like pros and Sully sits and watches intently and throws cards at us from his own card game going on, on the side. Next year what will it be like? Will Sully be playing along just as fiercly as his sisters? Will the baby be the one playing at our feet as we have family game night with popcorn and laughter? And how many more years do we have before the idea of family game night sends them heading for their rooms?
All I know is if I had three wishes tonight one of them would definetly be used for a pause button. I really want one of those. I also know that its pretty sad that James Taylor and Pixar can get me this worked up but I'm pregnant, give me a break.
Here are the lyrics to the song that got me started down memory lane tonight.
Long ago, but not so very long ago,
The world was different, oh yes it was.
You settled down and you build a town and made it live,
And you watched it grow, it was your town.
Time goes by, time brings changes, you change too.
Nothing comes that you can't handle so on you go.
You never see it coming, when the world caves in on you,
On your town, there's nothing you can do.
Main street isn't main street anymore.
Lights don't shine as brightly as they shone before.
To tell the truth, lights don't shine at all,
In our town.
Sun comes up each morning, just like it's always done,
Get up, go to work, and start the day.
You open up for business, it's never gonna come,
As the world roles by, a million miles away.
Main street isn't main street, anymore.
No one seems to need us, like they did before.
It's hard to find a reason left to stay,
But it's our town, We love it anyway.
Come what may, it's our town.
All I know is McQueen and Sally were remembering the good ole' days for the town of Radiator Springs and James Taylor started singing 'Our Town' and I was bawling. Jordan came over and sweetly asked if I was ok and even told me that this part got to him too (we are a bunch of saps). Next thing I know both Lauren and Avery are on my lap asking if I was ok and why I was crying. I told them the song made me sad. Avery sweetly ensured me that I was not crazy - so cute.
I couldn't really explain it to them. I was thinking about my dad and how he always talked about growing up in his little town, about the good ole' days, about our little town and our good ole' days, all the memories we have here with good friends and each other.
Suddenly it seems that everything is changing and everyone around me is growing up or leaving us. We had family game night tonight and as I looked around the table it hit me that even 1 year ago we wouldn't have been able to have family game night because the kids weren't old enough. Now the girls play like pros and Sully sits and watches intently and throws cards at us from his own card game going on, on the side. Next year what will it be like? Will Sully be playing along just as fiercly as his sisters? Will the baby be the one playing at our feet as we have family game night with popcorn and laughter? And how many more years do we have before the idea of family game night sends them heading for their rooms?
All I know is if I had three wishes tonight one of them would definetly be used for a pause button. I really want one of those. I also know that its pretty sad that James Taylor and Pixar can get me this worked up but I'm pregnant, give me a break.
Here are the lyrics to the song that got me started down memory lane tonight.
Long ago, but not so very long ago,
The world was different, oh yes it was.
You settled down and you build a town and made it live,
And you watched it grow, it was your town.
Time goes by, time brings changes, you change too.
Nothing comes that you can't handle so on you go.
You never see it coming, when the world caves in on you,
On your town, there's nothing you can do.
Main street isn't main street anymore.
Lights don't shine as brightly as they shone before.
To tell the truth, lights don't shine at all,
In our town.
Sun comes up each morning, just like it's always done,
Get up, go to work, and start the day.
You open up for business, it's never gonna come,
As the world roles by, a million miles away.
Main street isn't main street, anymore.
No one seems to need us, like they did before.
It's hard to find a reason left to stay,
But it's our town, We love it anyway.
Come what may, it's our town.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cute Sully
Just some recent cuteness...
Silly Sully - Sully wasn't feeling very good this weekend but still gave us some cute smiles!
Hip-hop Sully (this is how he dances, Im not seeing any real good moves!)
Football Sully - one day last week Sully waited and waited with his helmet and ball for Daddy to come home from work so they could play football. It was so cute to see how excited he was for some time with Dad.
Silly Sully - Sully wasn't feeling very good this weekend but still gave us some cute smiles!
Hip-hop Sully (this is how he dances, Im not seeing any real good moves!)
Football Sully - one day last week Sully waited and waited with his helmet and ball for Daddy to come home from work so they could play football. It was so cute to see how excited he was for some time with Dad.
Artists
Lauren has always been my artistic dreamer who could sit and color for hours. I never saw this coming out of Avery. But for the past few weeks she has been coloring anything she can get her hands on. I actually had to go buy more color books because she filled all the pages of all the others! Her small motor skills are developing at an amazing rate. She'll bring us pictures and we don't believe that she colored them, we think she took one of Lauren's. She is having a blast and Lauren loves to have a coloring partner. They are so cute together - praising each other's work and giving advice on which colors to use where.
Avery's new 'friend'
Avery has developed a real love for Izzy. Especially in the afternoons when Avery is 'resting' on the couch.
The problem is that Avery does not have a great history of being gentle with Isabel. So Izzy is hesitant of this new bond. Avery is never hesistant in her relationships so its been pretty fun to watch! As you can see, Izzy is being forced to accept the love.
The problem is that Avery does not have a great history of being gentle with Isabel. So Izzy is hesitant of this new bond. Avery is never hesistant in her relationships so its been pretty fun to watch! As you can see, Izzy is being forced to accept the love.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
The creeping crud
Its really going around our house. I've had a cough for what seems like 6 weeks, Avery literally has had a nasty cough since the 2nd week in December, Sully has croup and Lauren has a cough but not too bad.
Poor Sully being the youngest seems to be getting the worst of it. He's had it rough since this weekend. The silver lining is that when Sully's sick, all he wants is to be rocked and hold his blankie. I can handle that. The bad part is, he also wants to watch CARS over and over. The girls and I are about to OD on that movie.
I'm not sure what's worse - Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses or CARS.
I guess it could be worse - it could be something like Barney or the Wiggles. I'll count my blessings! :)
Poor Sully being the youngest seems to be getting the worst of it. He's had it rough since this weekend. The silver lining is that when Sully's sick, all he wants is to be rocked and hold his blankie. I can handle that. The bad part is, he also wants to watch CARS over and over. The girls and I are about to OD on that movie.
I'm not sure what's worse - Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses or CARS.
I guess it could be worse - it could be something like Barney or the Wiggles. I'll count my blessings! :)
Monday, January 21, 2008
Wonderful news
So yesterday I was shopping with Melanie all afternoon and was having a lot of contractions. I got home and they really didn't want to go away until I was laying in bed completely not moving.
Then today, they started up again. I was just minding my own business sitting in a meeting and they started. And they were fairly strong. I figured ok, I'm only 16 weeks, I better call and see what the Dr. says.
And like I knew they would, they said if they aren't consistent and getting stronger just try to relax and not move around and they should go away. Well of course that will be easy. Going home to 3 kids will be very relaxing.
They were also nice enough to inform me that the more kids you have, the sooner you'll start experiencing these fun contractions. I don't think I signed up for this. I am not up for 6 months of contractions, that is not written in any of the books I've read.
Then today, they started up again. I was just minding my own business sitting in a meeting and they started. And they were fairly strong. I figured ok, I'm only 16 weeks, I better call and see what the Dr. says.
And like I knew they would, they said if they aren't consistent and getting stronger just try to relax and not move around and they should go away. Well of course that will be easy. Going home to 3 kids will be very relaxing.
They were also nice enough to inform me that the more kids you have, the sooner you'll start experiencing these fun contractions. I don't think I signed up for this. I am not up for 6 months of contractions, that is not written in any of the books I've read.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
A girl after my own heart
Avery just looked out the window and said, "If we had grass I would sure be happier."
Its the little things
We got a new garbage disposal this week and it is amazing how happy it is making me! I could stand there and watch it suck stuff up all day. And boy does it suck it up! Our old one was practically worthless.
I guess considering how much the Tim Allen version cost us and what it cost to have the plumber install it while he was here fixing a pipe issue, it really isnt a little thing but I do love it!
I guess considering how much the Tim Allen version cost us and what it cost to have the plumber install it while he was here fixing a pipe issue, it really isnt a little thing but I do love it!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sounds about right.
| You Are An ESFJ |
 The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. In love, you value harmony and mutual understanding. You will apologize or give someone the benefit of the doubt, if it means getting over a fight sooner. At work, you are good at building relationships and connecting with people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher. How you see yourself: Organized, dependable, co-operative When other people don't get you, they see you as: Opinionated, critical, and know-it-all |
OJ
The baby likes OJ. This is the first time I've been positive that the fluttering I'm feeling in my stomach is the baby.
He/She likes orange juice and is letting me know it!
He/She likes orange juice and is letting me know it!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Sullivan, Oh Sullivan
I have spent a lot of time over the past 3.5 years shaking my head and saying, "Avery, Oh Avery." Slowly those roles seem to be switching or becoming shared in our house. Avery still has the market cornered on fiestiness and general craziness but Sullivan is well on his way to taking over the 'naughtiness' and boundless energy crowns.
The boy cannot sit still. We cannot take him out to eat or really out in public without getting the stares and glares. I seriously cannot help it. If a 2 year old doesn't want to sit, they don't sit! Lauren loved to sit on our laps for hours - Avery and Sully have some different gene pool! Sully loves to torment his sisters by stealing toys, running cars and trucks into them, pulling hair and then giving an award winning smile and his precious, 'hi!' that he thinks can get him out of any trouble (trouble is - he's normally right!).
This weekend I was thinking about Sully's antics and almost crying over how 6 months ago I was wondering if I would ever see him do something naughty and then run away to try and hide from me, if I'd ever see him climbing on the arm of a chair to stand on it and play with a light switch, if I'd ever have to scold him for running away from me and playing tag his sisters while the rest of the kids sit nicely during the church fellowship!
Before Sullivan I never thought I'd feel blessed to have a child I had to chase. Never thought I'd feel lucky to be the mom who couldn't finish her plate because she's running to get her kid off the alter in the front of the church.
But I do feel so blessed. I'm so thankful for how God changed my perspective and even my values by giving me Sully. I'm so thankful for this little boy that lets me hold him but only when we are alone and the lights are out. So thankful for that little grin and that sweet little, 'hi!' that he uses with so much charm. So thankful and so much in love.
The boy cannot sit still. We cannot take him out to eat or really out in public without getting the stares and glares. I seriously cannot help it. If a 2 year old doesn't want to sit, they don't sit! Lauren loved to sit on our laps for hours - Avery and Sully have some different gene pool! Sully loves to torment his sisters by stealing toys, running cars and trucks into them, pulling hair and then giving an award winning smile and his precious, 'hi!' that he thinks can get him out of any trouble (trouble is - he's normally right!).
This weekend I was thinking about Sully's antics and almost crying over how 6 months ago I was wondering if I would ever see him do something naughty and then run away to try and hide from me, if I'd ever see him climbing on the arm of a chair to stand on it and play with a light switch, if I'd ever have to scold him for running away from me and playing tag his sisters while the rest of the kids sit nicely during the church fellowship!
Before Sullivan I never thought I'd feel blessed to have a child I had to chase. Never thought I'd feel lucky to be the mom who couldn't finish her plate because she's running to get her kid off the alter in the front of the church.
But I do feel so blessed. I'm so thankful for how God changed my perspective and even my values by giving me Sully. I'm so thankful for this little boy that lets me hold him but only when we are alone and the lights are out. So thankful for that little grin and that sweet little, 'hi!' that he uses with so much charm. So thankful and so much in love.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Spinning and Swaying
Thank you Cassie and Jody for introducing me to this song. I listen to it and I see Lauren and Avery spinning and swaying with their tired Daddy. 'Just one more daddy! Just one more song.' I see Lauren getting every move just perfect and Avery just letting the music take her wherever it may and not caring if its the 'right' way. I was reminded tonight that all too soon they'll be gone - it will be midnight. I will never grow tired of watching them dance.
CINDERELLA - Steven Curtis Chapman
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day and there's still work to do
She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!
There's a ball the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Verse 2:
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Verse 3:
But she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned
She says, "Dad the wedding's still six months away but I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:S
o I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She'll be gone.
CINDERELLA - Steven Curtis Chapman
She spins and she sways to whatever song plays
Without a care in the world
And I'm sitting wearing the weight of the world on my shoulders
It's been a long day and there's still work to do
She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!
There's a ball the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Verse 2:
She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed
She wants to know if I approve of the dress
She says, "Dad the prom is just one week away
And I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:
So I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
Verse 3:
But she came home today with a ring on her hand
Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned
She says, "Dad the wedding's still six months away but I need to practice my dancin'
Oh please, Daddy, please!"
Chorus:S
o I will dance with Cinderella
While she is here in my arms
'Cause I know something the prince never knew
Oh I will dance with Cinderella
I don't want to miss even one song
'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight
And she'll be gone
She'll be gone.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Little Patriot
Jordan has loved the Patriots for as long as I have known him. But I dont think he has ever enjoyed them as much as he does now that he has Sullivan to share it with. When the game came on tonight Sullivan started screaming, "football! football!" He was so excited to sit on Jordan's lap and watch the game. So I went and got his Patriot's football uniform and helmet that he got for Christmas. Then they were really excited.
Couldn't love them more.
Couldn't love them more.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
My favorite Christmas present
I somehow forgot to write about this. My brother Brian and his family live in Pennsylvania and we didn't get to see them over Christmas. But Brian sent us each the most perfect gift.
He spent what must have been weeks putting together a list of stories and all the quirky, unique, crazy sayings that my dad always said and he had them bound for us. It is 10 pages and the font is not small. And so on after we opened them we spent a long time sitting together, laughing, crying and remembering. Then we started adding to the list. It is amazing how many more we were able to come up with! He had a lot of quirks!
He wrote about the time he and my mom played a joke on my dad with the remote control. They had an extra remote and didn't tell him. They would change the channel on him every now and then. Sometimes they'd even sneak outside and do it from the window! My dad even went so far as to call the cable company to complain. We weren't able to 'get him' real often so this story is a family favorite.
Brian also told about the last time he saw my dad and how they told each other they loved each other...their last words to each other actually before my mom and dad left on their trip to California.
So many wonderful memories. Thank you Brian, I cant thank you enough and I know that I will cherish this book for the rest of my life!
He spent what must have been weeks putting together a list of stories and all the quirky, unique, crazy sayings that my dad always said and he had them bound for us. It is 10 pages and the font is not small. And so on after we opened them we spent a long time sitting together, laughing, crying and remembering. Then we started adding to the list. It is amazing how many more we were able to come up with! He had a lot of quirks!
He wrote about the time he and my mom played a joke on my dad with the remote control. They had an extra remote and didn't tell him. They would change the channel on him every now and then. Sometimes they'd even sneak outside and do it from the window! My dad even went so far as to call the cable company to complain. We weren't able to 'get him' real often so this story is a family favorite.
Brian also told about the last time he saw my dad and how they told each other they loved each other...their last words to each other actually before my mom and dad left on their trip to California.
So many wonderful memories. Thank you Brian, I cant thank you enough and I know that I will cherish this book for the rest of my life!
So in love...
I'm just blubering over my kids tonight.
Sullivan gave me a rare treat tonight. He let me sing and rock him to sleep. Normally after about 3 songs he sits up, says bed and points to his crib. Tonight he drifted off as I stroked his head and sang. I could have held him forever.
After that I went in to check on the girls and as I covered Avery up she woke up and said, 'Mommy! Lauren is my favorite thing I have ever seen and my best friend. I love her.' Then fell instantly fast asleep.
I walked over to Lauren's bed and she said, 'Avery is a pretty cute kid isnt she?'
On nights like this I'm pretty sure I'm going to have 12 kids.
Sullivan gave me a rare treat tonight. He let me sing and rock him to sleep. Normally after about 3 songs he sits up, says bed and points to his crib. Tonight he drifted off as I stroked his head and sang. I could have held him forever.
After that I went in to check on the girls and as I covered Avery up she woke up and said, 'Mommy! Lauren is my favorite thing I have ever seen and my best friend. I love her.' Then fell instantly fast asleep.
I walked over to Lauren's bed and she said, 'Avery is a pretty cute kid isnt she?'
On nights like this I'm pretty sure I'm going to have 12 kids.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Sunset
Why is it that a pretty sunset, which while he was living would never have made me think of my dad, now brings up memories and makes me cry because I miss him so much?
Lemonade
Just a funny story for Jordan and I to remember...
Last night on the way home from some shopping Avery was complaining that she was SO thirsty! The only thing we had was some Sprite. Our kids are not allowed to drink pop - it is a hard and fast rule we stick to. However, this Sprite was very watered down and unfizzy and Avery was near meltdown. So Jordan told her it was lemonade and put some in a cup for her.
She drank it and said, "Lauren have you had lemonade? You should try it, it sticks to your tongue!"
Jordan and I cracked up. Apparently she isn't used to the syrupiness and sweetness of pop!
What will I do when everyday conversations aren't this fun?
Last night on the way home from some shopping Avery was complaining that she was SO thirsty! The only thing we had was some Sprite. Our kids are not allowed to drink pop - it is a hard and fast rule we stick to. However, this Sprite was very watered down and unfizzy and Avery was near meltdown. So Jordan told her it was lemonade and put some in a cup for her.
She drank it and said, "Lauren have you had lemonade? You should try it, it sticks to your tongue!"
Jordan and I cracked up. Apparently she isn't used to the syrupiness and sweetness of pop!
What will I do when everyday conversations aren't this fun?
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Sullivan's Adventures
I just discovered some notes from Rosanna in my email. I'm so glad she writes this down for us. She is an amazing blessing to us.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Dear Daddy and Mommy,
Rosanna says that I was quite a little rascal today. But then she also said that I was the cutest rascal she ever met, so that makes my orneriness okay, doesn't it? All morning long, I entertained myself by stealing toys from Lauren and Avery just so I could listen to them scream! It was sure fun! Sometimes that little game got boring so I would go sit on the cat to make her meow, instead. Rosanna said I was hurting her and she made me stop, but I don't think that was very fair because Izzy could have run away if she didn't like it so I think she secretly enjoys my torture a lot.
Then, right after I woke up from my nap, Grandma Barb came and took Lauren home with her. Half an hour later, Grandma Cindy came and Avery left, too. At first, I was really excited to have Rosanna all to myself. She sat on the living room floor with me and we played with cars for a long time. Then I took her hand and pulled her all around the house pointing to things and jabbering the entire time. I know she's not intelligent enought to understand everything I was telling her, but at least she smiled a lot and gave me her undivided attention during our little tour. In the play room, I started to get into some of Lauren and Avery's things that I know I'm not supposed to touch, but it just wasn't very much fun without them here to stop me. So I decided to color a picture instead. I told Rosanna all about what I was drawing, but she couldnt understand a word of what I was saying so I'll have to explain it to you myself when you get home. I was so proud of it when I finished that Rosanna hung it on the refrigerator for you to see.
After I finished my picture, I decided it was time to play a game. The past few days, Avery and Rosanna have been playing a lot of hide-and-seek so I know how to play it now. So I took Rosanna to the corner and said "count, count, count" until she started. Then I ran and hid under Dad's computer desk. Only hiding isn't really that much fun and I don't like just sitting quietly so every time Rosanna walked into the room, I would push the chair out and start screaming so she would be sure to find me!! It was really fun, and I wanted to keep playing it over and over again.
I'm so glad that I'm big enough to feed myslef now because it's a lot easier to get messy! Tonight at supper, I smeared lots of pizza sauce in my hair so then I got to take a bath before bed. I had so much fun splashing around in the tub and making goofy faces for Rosanna to laugh at. I was innocently filling a plastic cup with water when I noticed that Rosanna wasn't paying very much attention to me. I opened my mouth to scream or something, but then I had a much better idea... SPLASH!! I threw the whole cup of water all over her! And that sure got her attention. :) But then she got back at me a little while later when she showed me how to squeeze the penguins tummy to make water squirt out of his mouth. I stared at it carefully as I squeezed it, and it squirted me right in the face!! I jumped and screamed in surprise... and that Rosanna just sat there and laughed at me!!
After my bath, I decided to be a big boy and get dressed all by myself. That didn't work out very well, but I still didn't want Rosanna to help me so I ran and hid under the sink so she couldn't find me! Unfortunately, she saw me, anyway. When I was finally dressed for bed, I still had lots of energy left and I was ready for some more excitement so Rosanna brought me downstairs and I helped her pick up all my cars that were scattered around the living room. I even helped pick up some of Lauren's and Avery's toys that they forgot to clean up before they left. Rosanna was so proud of me for being a big helper that she let me cuddle with her on the couch and read some books before bed.
It was sure a fun day! I can't wait to see what excitment will come up tomorrow. I hope you're having a wonderful time in Galena.
Love,
Sullivan Joseph
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Dear Daddy and Mommy,
Rosanna says that I was quite a little rascal today. But then she also said that I was the cutest rascal she ever met, so that makes my orneriness okay, doesn't it? All morning long, I entertained myself by stealing toys from Lauren and Avery just so I could listen to them scream! It was sure fun! Sometimes that little game got boring so I would go sit on the cat to make her meow, instead. Rosanna said I was hurting her and she made me stop, but I don't think that was very fair because Izzy could have run away if she didn't like it so I think she secretly enjoys my torture a lot.
Then, right after I woke up from my nap, Grandma Barb came and took Lauren home with her. Half an hour later, Grandma Cindy came and Avery left, too. At first, I was really excited to have Rosanna all to myself. She sat on the living room floor with me and we played with cars for a long time. Then I took her hand and pulled her all around the house pointing to things and jabbering the entire time. I know she's not intelligent enought to understand everything I was telling her, but at least she smiled a lot and gave me her undivided attention during our little tour. In the play room, I started to get into some of Lauren and Avery's things that I know I'm not supposed to touch, but it just wasn't very much fun without them here to stop me. So I decided to color a picture instead. I told Rosanna all about what I was drawing, but she couldnt understand a word of what I was saying so I'll have to explain it to you myself when you get home. I was so proud of it when I finished that Rosanna hung it on the refrigerator for you to see.
After I finished my picture, I decided it was time to play a game. The past few days, Avery and Rosanna have been playing a lot of hide-and-seek so I know how to play it now. So I took Rosanna to the corner and said "count, count, count" until she started. Then I ran and hid under Dad's computer desk. Only hiding isn't really that much fun and I don't like just sitting quietly so every time Rosanna walked into the room, I would push the chair out and start screaming so she would be sure to find me!! It was really fun, and I wanted to keep playing it over and over again.
I'm so glad that I'm big enough to feed myslef now because it's a lot easier to get messy! Tonight at supper, I smeared lots of pizza sauce in my hair so then I got to take a bath before bed. I had so much fun splashing around in the tub and making goofy faces for Rosanna to laugh at. I was innocently filling a plastic cup with water when I noticed that Rosanna wasn't paying very much attention to me. I opened my mouth to scream or something, but then I had a much better idea... SPLASH!! I threw the whole cup of water all over her! And that sure got her attention. :) But then she got back at me a little while later when she showed me how to squeeze the penguins tummy to make water squirt out of his mouth. I stared at it carefully as I squeezed it, and it squirted me right in the face!! I jumped and screamed in surprise... and that Rosanna just sat there and laughed at me!!
After my bath, I decided to be a big boy and get dressed all by myself. That didn't work out very well, but I still didn't want Rosanna to help me so I ran and hid under the sink so she couldn't find me! Unfortunately, she saw me, anyway. When I was finally dressed for bed, I still had lots of energy left and I was ready for some more excitement so Rosanna brought me downstairs and I helped her pick up all my cars that were scattered around the living room. I even helped pick up some of Lauren's and Avery's toys that they forgot to clean up before they left. Rosanna was so proud of me for being a big helper that she let me cuddle with her on the couch and read some books before bed.
It was sure a fun day! I can't wait to see what excitment will come up tomorrow. I hope you're having a wonderful time in Galena.
Love,
Sullivan Joseph
Sullivan
We had been home for awhile this afternoon when suddenly Sully gasped and grabbed my hand and tugged me out into the kitchen. He was extremely excited about something and was jabbering about 100 words per second. We got to the kitchen and he excitedly pointed at a colorful picture on the fridge. At the bottom it said his name and the date. I said, "Sully, did you color that for me?!" He started shaking his head and shouting, "yes!"
Then he took it off the fridge and went to show Jordan. After Jordan saw it he took it right back and hung it on the fridge in its place of honor. It was quite possibly one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
I think I will be keeping this scribble picture for the rest of my life.
I also found these cute pictures that Rosanna must have taken of Sully getting ready for bed on Saturday night. It doesnt look like he was cooperating so well!
You cant catch me!
Come on! I'm too cute to go to sleep!
Then he took it off the fridge and went to show Jordan. After Jordan saw it he took it right back and hung it on the fridge in its place of honor. It was quite possibly one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
I think I will be keeping this scribble picture for the rest of my life.
I also found these cute pictures that Rosanna must have taken of Sully getting ready for bed on Saturday night. It doesnt look like he was cooperating so well!
You cant catch me!
Come on! I'm too cute to go to sleep!
Relaxed
Jordan and I went to Galena this weekend with my brothers Robert, Nick, his wife Stacie and daughter Olivia.
The guys and Livvie went skiing and Stacie and I shopped. We all had fun, I'm really not sure who was the most sore at the end of the day though! 8 hours on my pregnant feet and back was a lot!
We ate out at a fantastic Italian restaurant and then played cards in the hotel till we couldnt keep our eyes open any longer - which wasnt very late.
Now the laundry and dishwasher are going in full force, Jordan is working at the table next to me and I'm getting ready to do some reading before calling it a night early. My body is definetly starting to feel pregnant - and not just my waistline, which has been telling me that for sometime.
The guys and Livvie went skiing and Stacie and I shopped. We all had fun, I'm really not sure who was the most sore at the end of the day though! 8 hours on my pregnant feet and back was a lot!
We ate out at a fantastic Italian restaurant and then played cards in the hotel till we couldnt keep our eyes open any longer - which wasnt very late.
Now the laundry and dishwasher are going in full force, Jordan is working at the table next to me and I'm getting ready to do some reading before calling it a night early. My body is definetly starting to feel pregnant - and not just my waistline, which has been telling me that for sometime.
Friday, January 04, 2008
'T'
So, Jordan had this brilliant idea. Since Lauren, Avery and Sullivan's first initials are L-A-S, we should name this baby a name that starts with T so we can spell L-A-S-T. (We are thinking this will be it for us!)
That works out nicely for the girl name we have always wanted, Torrance Reagan.
However, it does not work out so well for a boy's name because we can't come up with one. Also, we'd like to use my dad's name for the middle name if it is a boy - Richard. And with our one syllable last name - the first name has to have atleast 2 syllables.
We have the added problem that if the baby is born on the 4th of July (and Jordan has already gotten the dr. to agree to induce me on that day) Jordan really wants to name it Thomas Jefferson Dirks. No, I am not kidding, its better than his alternative - Benjamin Franklin Dirks.
So, I'm asking for help. Please, T names for a boy! PLEASE!
But if you can't come up with any T names - just give me some good boy names - I've got nothing!
That works out nicely for the girl name we have always wanted, Torrance Reagan.
However, it does not work out so well for a boy's name because we can't come up with one. Also, we'd like to use my dad's name for the middle name if it is a boy - Richard. And with our one syllable last name - the first name has to have atleast 2 syllables.
We have the added problem that if the baby is born on the 4th of July (and Jordan has already gotten the dr. to agree to induce me on that day) Jordan really wants to name it Thomas Jefferson Dirks. No, I am not kidding, its better than his alternative - Benjamin Franklin Dirks.
So, I'm asking for help. Please, T names for a boy! PLEASE!
But if you can't come up with any T names - just give me some good boy names - I've got nothing!
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Christmas let down
I'm experiencing a bit of a Christmas let-down. I dont know if it is because it never really even felt like Christmas to me this year, that it went so fast, that we are all tired of being couped up because it is frigid outside or what!?
Lauren goes back to school tomorrow and I'm plenty bummed about that. I have really enjoyed having her around all the time again. She is so much fun and I love to just listen to her tell me what she is thinking, she is such a neat girl. Avery is going to really miss her full time playmate too.
Sully is also making me blue. Suddenly he is not a baby but a little boy. He refuses to sit in his high chair - he has to sit at the table with us. We are not allowed to feed him anything - he must do it all himself. STOP!!!
Also, I'm just plain fat and that isnt helping! I think I need spring, and I think I have a long wait! :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Lauren goes back to school tomorrow and I'm plenty bummed about that. I have really enjoyed having her around all the time again. She is so much fun and I love to just listen to her tell me what she is thinking, she is such a neat girl. Avery is going to really miss her full time playmate too.
Sully is also making me blue. Suddenly he is not a baby but a little boy. He refuses to sit in his high chair - he has to sit at the table with us. We are not allowed to feed him anything - he must do it all himself. STOP!!!
Also, I'm just plain fat and that isnt helping! I think I need spring, and I think I have a long wait! :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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