Free at last?

We met up with mom and dad yesterday and they have the kids for the week... what will we do with ourselves? Tonight is choir, Tuesday night we hope to meet up with Emily and Jared, The rest of the week will most likely involve laundry (and lots of it!!!)

I miss my kiddos and am already looking forward to seeing them Friday night- but sleeping until my alarm went off this morning was a huge treat!

We ordered Ms glasses last week- purple Barbie frames... I can't wait to see how she does with them!

Testing, testing...

Yesterday M had her hearing test and also a speech evaulation. She passed both with flying colors- which I figured she would, I did it because her preschool teacher asked... Now I know she is just bored:) Today, though, was a different story. She had her eyes checked and was found to have "a significant astigmatism." We will go back this winter and they will see if she needs to be patched. Then on to glasses before kindergarten.... I hoped that wouldn't be the case, but with me as her mom, I figured the day would come! I did realize that might explain why she gets up during circle time at preschool and walks around the room- she may not be able to see the pictures in the book from that far away...

Have a nice weekend!

Unconscious? (I had to check the dictionary for that one!)

M: I want to wear that sweatshirt. That would be totally unconscious!
Me: What does unconscious mean?
M: It means you have no control over your body and you are worn out. Like this- (lays on the floor on her back and closes her eyes.)
Me: Where did you learn that?
M: My Oliva book. I learn lots of things in books...


Ok- whatever! I never have to wonder what is going on in that little brain!

Pictures from tuesday....

All of them together are sideways.... hmmmmm.

Most of Maggies looked like this... see my post below as to why she was so out of it!!

Sorry...

I have been neglecting my blog. I apologize!

I realized today that I check many blogs almost daily but haven't updated my own in way too long... here is the recap of the past few months:

I started my new job in October and love it! I miss having Tuesday afternoons free to spend with the kids, go to appointments and get the oil changed, but I needed a change of pace!

O was sick pretty much from October 1st through December 26th- the day he got tubes. He is a new boy! He still isn't talking- he does say mama and tries Dada every once and awhile, but that's about it. He is stubborn and sweet and getting cuter by the day:) Now if he could just tell us what he wants....
Some of his favorite things:
His Elmo and Grover stuffed animals- he can't sleep without them!
His pacifiers- we are down to his crib only...
Food
Throwing food on the floor
Balls
Bouncing on my exercise ball
Trains
His Thomas the Tank Engine Book- it is missing both covers and isn't very exciting... we read it 10 times a day....
Playing with dad
Cuddling with mom
Bella- the sitters dog
Singing... with no words:)

M turned 4 on January 5th and was hard to live with for a few weeks! She has since become the lovable girl we missed. I had her parent/teacher conference at preschool the other day and was told that she has a great vocabulary (which I knew!), was the class greeter (she greets everyone with hugs, including the parent helpers and anyone else who comes into the classroom) and isn't a very good listener. In fact she suggested that we have her hearing checked. We are doing that Thursday, but I'm pretty sure she is just bored. I guess we shall see!
Her newest favorite things:
Barbie Mariposa- the movie came out last Tuesday and she earned it by sticking with me for a long that included a trip to work, O's 18 month check up, lunch with dad, preschool and pictures at Portrait Innovations. All without a nap. The movie came with butterfly wings for her- need I say more???

Art projects or science experiments:
We have dyed Easter Eggs, painted little "statues" very bright colors, added paint to water to see what happened, made collages, drew pictures, made cards and wrapping paper and more in the past few weeks.

Cooking with mom
Playing with O
Going to Preschool, Tumbling and Sunday School
Playing Dress Up
Barbies
Watching Mr Rogers: She and dad watch an episode every week night after dinner before bed time. I don't know who likes it more:)

That pretty much sums up our life!
I am going to try to be a better blogger! Please remind me if it has been awhile:)

Oh Boy

I doubt anyone is reading any more since it has been 4 months since I posted! A lot has happened in that time. Owen turned one and finally learned to walk. Maggie started preschool and is having a blast. After the 2nd week the teacher told me she thought Maggie could teach the class by December. She is quite a talker! I started a new job. I'm still with the same company, but I finally like my new job- I'm in HR. I am the main contact for employees with HR related questions. Open Enrollment has been fun- I have learned a lot in a short period of time!

I'll post pics soon- probably after Thanksgiving!

Oooops!

I didn't realize it had been 2 months since I posted- Sorry!

In the last 2 months lots has happened! Ben found a new job and has been on the job for 6 weeks. It is so nice to have him working again! (if you want details- feel free to email me!)

Maggie left 2 weeks ago on a car trip to NJ to see moms family. Owen and I flew out on 7-3 and met them. We then flew home on the 8th and they got back on Wednesday night. The kids were amazing- Owen was a great flier! he fell asleep before take off on all 4 flights and woke up about 20 minutes before we landed on all 4. I had people asking me what I gave him:) maggie was a great traveler too- never asking "are we there yet"- give her a year or 2 for that.

She spent the 10 days in the pool or on the beach. Seriously- that's about all she did! She was in and out my aunts pool more than you can imagine- she can doggie paddle with the best of them now. My little fish:)

Here is a picture of Maggie with my friend Katie and her husband Greg- she how she adores Katie! I'm glad they finally got to meet. Now to meet greg and for her meet Owen!

Maggies new favorite sport- shell finding!

The Pool...

Maggie had to wear the flower in the her hair- I think she looks adorable!

I promise it won;t be another 2 months! I'll try to post at least weekly from now on!
laura