There has been a lot going on here in the last couple of weeks that I think I'll just do a bullet post...
- My Gram had a stroke, but is doing soo much better now. Still headed to FL next weekend. Gramp is taking excellent care of her!
- Everyone in our house was/is sick. Fever, chills, cough, body aches, and a tiny bit of vomit for good measure. We're all on the mend with the exception of the cough.
-My step-sister Katie got married on the 10th. We went and had a blast. The boys were ring bearers and did a great job. Didn't check my batt. on my camera, so I only got one pict. before it died. Katie was a beautiful bride and it's always fun partying with the Banos.
-Played with the boys in the leaves this morning. Raked a big pile and threw them in it. It was all fun and games until I got my head stepped on.
-Got a lot done around the house this weekend. Trees trimmed, bushes ripped out, dirt hauled and filled in around the house. Chad built shelves in the storage room and I got some stuff put away, old carpet ripped up and hauled out, and a couple more boxes unpacked.
I know there's more, but I'll leave it for another day :)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
poor benny
Oh my poor little boy. He is having some pooping issues and I feel so bad for him.
He has been getting increasingly more hungry for the last three weeks so we've been giving him rice cereal. Then adding pear juice to it to make him go easier. Then adding fruit to get him moving and he's getting all balled up. He went tonight and it was soooo hard and he cried :( I'm going to call the Dr. tomorrow and see what we can do about this.
Everything else is so busy around here. We have so much to do and not enough hours in the day. It's been so rainy and icky here nothing is getting done outside. Chad was able to get part of the lawn mowed tonight, so that was good.
Goin' down to see Gram and Gramp tomorrow to take them some meals and treats and stuff. Gram had a stroke last week, for the ones who didn't know. She's doing good but she gets pretty tired. I think they kicked her butt in therapy today. Gramp leaves for the Freedom Honor Flight on Friday. That is such an honor. I hope he has a great trip.
He has been getting increasingly more hungry for the last three weeks so we've been giving him rice cereal. Then adding pear juice to it to make him go easier. Then adding fruit to get him moving and he's getting all balled up. He went tonight and it was soooo hard and he cried :( I'm going to call the Dr. tomorrow and see what we can do about this.
Everything else is so busy around here. We have so much to do and not enough hours in the day. It's been so rainy and icky here nothing is getting done outside. Chad was able to get part of the lawn mowed tonight, so that was good.
Goin' down to see Gram and Gramp tomorrow to take them some meals and treats and stuff. Gram had a stroke last week, for the ones who didn't know. She's doing good but she gets pretty tired. I think they kicked her butt in therapy today. Gramp leaves for the Freedom Honor Flight on Friday. That is such an honor. I hope he has a great trip.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
I'm back!
Ok, sorry for the long time off from the blogging. You know, the only people that understand about blogging absences are people that blog themselves. Just sayin.
We have moved in and are somewhat settled. We still have quite a bit left at the old house which I hope to get before the snow falls. We also have to get the basement in some sort of order before we can move that stuff over so it's a vicious cycle and with three boys and the day-to-day cleaning and laundry I can never get anything done.
On a side note: Is it possible to get disposable clothing? Kinda like paper plates. Just use them once and throw them away? OMG! SO SICK OF DOING LAUNDRY!!!!! I would like to hire someone to do only my laundry (and maybe my dishes). Isn't that called a housekeeper? Or a wife? That's it! I need a wife. Maybe those Mormons know what they're doing!
Anyway, I'll try to get some pics. on here. You won't believe how big Ben is getting. Slow down, boy. Slow down!
Jack started school the first of the month and he is doing great. He rides the bus to and from school with no problems. His first day he got on the bus, no crying or fighting and didn't even look back to wave. :( Just one step closer to me being obsolete.
Alex has started using the potty and is in undies full-time now. Just a few accidents here and there, but that's to be expected. I think this move has motivated both boys to "grow up" a little.
We're sooooo excited to not be buying diapers for him anymore. He was outgrowing them anyway. We were close to shopping in the Depends isle!
The boys have adjusted well to the move and we are all loving the farm life!
We have moved in and are somewhat settled. We still have quite a bit left at the old house which I hope to get before the snow falls. We also have to get the basement in some sort of order before we can move that stuff over so it's a vicious cycle and with three boys and the day-to-day cleaning and laundry I can never get anything done.
On a side note: Is it possible to get disposable clothing? Kinda like paper plates. Just use them once and throw them away? OMG! SO SICK OF DOING LAUNDRY!!!!! I would like to hire someone to do only my laundry (and maybe my dishes). Isn't that called a housekeeper? Or a wife? That's it! I need a wife. Maybe those Mormons know what they're doing!
Anyway, I'll try to get some pics. on here. You won't believe how big Ben is getting. Slow down, boy. Slow down!
Jack started school the first of the month and he is doing great. He rides the bus to and from school with no problems. His first day he got on the bus, no crying or fighting and didn't even look back to wave. :( Just one step closer to me being obsolete.
Alex has started using the potty and is in undies full-time now. Just a few accidents here and there, but that's to be expected. I think this move has motivated both boys to "grow up" a little.
We're sooooo excited to not be buying diapers for him anymore. He was outgrowing them anyway. We were close to shopping in the Depends isle!
The boys have adjusted well to the move and we are all loving the farm life!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
extra, extra, read all about it
http://www.vernonbroadcaster.com/articles/2009/08/07/thisjustin/07leadthis.txt
So what'd you do Friday night?
So what'd you do Friday night?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
we're moving!
Oh boy, it's crazy around here! We had another showing last Friday (I have no idea how it went, so don't ask) so I spent all afternoon Thursday getting the house in order. That was ok though since we had Ben's baptism on Sunday so all the cleaning was done days early!
The baptism was great. The weather was beautiful, we had a house full of family and friends, Ben did awesome during the baptism and even smiled when Pastor Kathy put the water on his head :) I'll have pics later.
I have started packing now. The move is imminent. Sharon closed on the house today, painters are coming tomorrow, carpet on Tuesday, packing this weekend and movers possibly coming Thurs. or Friday. She should be all moved shortly and we will get in and paint, get new carpet and move all our stuff. I'm excited but a little sad to leave 'my' house. I've lived here for 21 years. It's all good. The farm is where we all want to be.
I know my posts have been few and far between, but now I'll actually have a reason. I'm not sure if we'll have internet right away when we move (or television or phone) so when we get settled, I'll be sure to get on here and let y'all know!
The baptism was great. The weather was beautiful, we had a house full of family and friends, Ben did awesome during the baptism and even smiled when Pastor Kathy put the water on his head :) I'll have pics later.
I have started packing now. The move is imminent. Sharon closed on the house today, painters are coming tomorrow, carpet on Tuesday, packing this weekend and movers possibly coming Thurs. or Friday. She should be all moved shortly and we will get in and paint, get new carpet and move all our stuff. I'm excited but a little sad to leave 'my' house. I've lived here for 21 years. It's all good. The farm is where we all want to be.
I know my posts have been few and far between, but now I'll actually have a reason. I'm not sure if we'll have internet right away when we move (or television or phone) so when we get settled, I'll be sure to get on here and let y'all know!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
summer fun in milwaukee
The older two boys got back a few days ago from an almost week-long stay at Nana and Papa Dave's. It was great! Not only did the boys have a blast, I'm pretty sure the grandparents had fun too. Chad and I got to feel what it was like to have just one baby again. It was sooo quiet around here. I was planning on getting a lot done around the house, but you know how that goes. Ben was clingy so I didn't get my stuff done but that was ok because I could just sit and hold him all day. No one else needed me.
The boys were entertained everyday all day. They went to the playground, Miller Park, the zoo, Katie took them to a festival and so much more. I'm guessing they saw tigers at the zoo because Alex keeps talking about them. They went to the police station where Papa Dave works and got rub-on tattoos which, to them, might have been the highlight of the trip. Jack got very upset when his started coming off and said in between sobs, "Nana's doesn't come off." Then I told him, "They put Nana's on with a needle." He kind of let it go at that point :)
On a sad, unrelated note: one of our farm dogs, Abby died yesterday. Chad buried her at the farm in the back yard. I'm sure it was one big hole 'cause she weighed over 100 lbs.
I'm falling asleep typing this so I think I'll go lay down now. . .gotta sleep when the baby does (especially when it's after 11 at night).
The boys were entertained everyday all day. They went to the playground, Miller Park, the zoo, Katie took them to a festival and so much more. I'm guessing they saw tigers at the zoo because Alex keeps talking about them. They went to the police station where Papa Dave works and got rub-on tattoos which, to them, might have been the highlight of the trip. Jack got very upset when his started coming off and said in between sobs, "Nana's doesn't come off." Then I told him, "They put Nana's on with a needle." He kind of let it go at that point :)
On a sad, unrelated note: one of our farm dogs, Abby died yesterday. Chad buried her at the farm in the back yard. I'm sure it was one big hole 'cause she weighed over 100 lbs.
I'm falling asleep typing this so I think I'll go lay down now. . .gotta sleep when the baby does (especially when it's after 11 at night).
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
8 weeks
Ben had his 2 month check-up yesterday and he is doing extremely well. He's over 23" long and weighs 13 lbs. 2 oz. At first, she said 10 pounds and something and I was like, what? He's only gained a pound? She read the scale wrong and he's 13-2.
He's smiling at us a lot now and does not like poopy pants. He's either sleeping the whole night (until 5-6 am) or getting up once in the night and sleeping to around 8. He's such a good baby!
Jack is finished with his swimming lessons and did really well. He passed level 1 and was recommended to take level 2 so we signed him up for the third session as well as Alex for beginner. I hope that goes ok. Too bad we don't live closer to Auntie Pam and Uncle Jerry so we could practice in their pool! :) They both love the water and love to swim.
Here's a few shots of the kids, 'cause that's really the reason you come here!
He's smiling at us a lot now and does not like poopy pants. He's either sleeping the whole night (until 5-6 am) or getting up once in the night and sleeping to around 8. He's such a good baby!
Jack is finished with his swimming lessons and did really well. He passed level 1 and was recommended to take level 2 so we signed him up for the third session as well as Alex for beginner. I hope that goes ok. Too bad we don't live closer to Auntie Pam and Uncle Jerry so we could practice in their pool! :) They both love the water and love to swim.
Here's a few shots of the kids, 'cause that's really the reason you come here!
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