1. What's the oldest piece of clothing in your closet?
I'm wearing it as I type. It's an 13ish year old sweater that I bought in Washington DC. My high school choir took a trip to DC with the band when I was a sophomore or junior in High School. I picked it up at the National Mall. The poor thing is getting pretty ratty. The cuffs are starting to shred and have no elasticity at all.
2. How many random blog readers have you met?
None that I can think of but I like to read the comments that they leave. Sometimes I think only my family reads my blog.
3. Do you let your kids stay up till midnight on New Years Eve? (Or, if you don't have kiddos yet, did you get to stay up until midnight as a child?)
Not this year, he wouldn't make it even if we tried being only 11 months.
I remember being allowed to stay up until midnight as a child. I remember being very excited but having a hard time staying up.
4. What are the gas prices where you live?
Last I looked they were at $3.25.
5. What is one resolution that you know you should do but are too afraid to try?
Lose some weight. It's not that I'm afraid to try, it's just that I've tried and failed in the past so often I don't want to try and be disappointed again.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Christmas Part Two
Went to my in-laws yesterday for Christmas with that side of the family. We had a great time and loved being together with our family. Patrick finished opening his presents; a cute outfit for later this year, play food and pots for his kitchen, and money for his college fund. We are very appreciative for the money for his college. He enjoyed chasing his cousin around the house. They were even wrestling together.
We had a very good lunch with Mary's side and then Ron's side came over that evening. They hadn't seen Patrick since February or March and were so thrilled to see him walking and talking. He's very quick as we learned when Patrick pulled a hot cup of cider off the table onto himself. Praise God, Grandma Mary was quick and go him under cold water very quickly. He wasn't burned but we all go a good scare out of it.
We had a very good lunch with Mary's side and then Ron's side came over that evening. They hadn't seen Patrick since February or March and were so thrilled to see him walking and talking. He's very quick as we learned when Patrick pulled a hot cup of cider off the table onto himself. Praise God, Grandma Mary was quick and go him under cold water very quickly. He wasn't burned but we all go a good scare out of it.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
First Christmas
What a busy holiday weekend. I'm glad it is over, but happy it went so well. We went to my parent's house on Saturday morning. Didn't do much that afternoon, just spent time with family and enjoyed the wonderful break from our normal lives. The whole family went to Christmas Eve Service at my parents church in De Forest. It was so nice for the whole family to worship together. Patrick was enthralled with the candles. Afterwards, we ate dinner and then opened our Christmas presents.
Patrick waiting for gifts with daddy.
Opening presents was a little crazy. In my family we always open one present at a time starting with the youngest. Well, Patrick didn't seem to care about opening the presents and Jonathan wouldn't stop opening presents. Once his first present was open, Patrick only wanted to look at and play with the puzzle.
After all the presents were opened the little boys went to bed. On Christmas Day, we joined my parents for church before heading to FDL for Christmas with Michael's side. Grandma and Grandpa F came for dinner along with cousin Becca. Afterwards Patrick opened a few presents from them. He loved the "Band in a Box" that he received. The maracas are his favorite.
We finally got home in time to open presents from each other and to watch the Packers play. Patrick got a toaster and blender for his play kitchen. Michael received a bluetooth speaker and I received two charms for my bracelet, both for our honeymoon; Rome and Vatican City.
Overall a great Christmas and we still have one more day on Wednesday.
Opening presents was a little crazy. In my family we always open one present at a time starting with the youngest. Well, Patrick didn't seem to care about opening the presents and Jonathan wouldn't stop opening presents. Once his first present was open, Patrick only wanted to look at and play with the puzzle.
After all the presents were opened the little boys went to bed. On Christmas Day, we joined my parents for church before heading to FDL for Christmas with Michael's side. Grandma and Grandpa F came for dinner along with cousin Becca. Afterwards Patrick opened a few presents from them. He loved the "Band in a Box" that he received. The maracas are his favorite.
We finally got home in time to open presents from each other and to watch the Packers play. Patrick got a toaster and blender for his play kitchen. Michael received a bluetooth speaker and I received two charms for my bracelet, both for our honeymoon; Rome and Vatican City.
Overall a great Christmas and we still have one more day on Wednesday.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas
Skipping five question Friday this week and I'm just going to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Going to my parents tomorrow and in-laws on Sunday. Pictures of Patrick's first Christmas will follow on Monday. Have a happy, healthy, and wonderful Christmas weekend.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
11 Months Old and the Count Down Begins
Patrick is 11 months old today. It's hard to believe he will be a year old in one month. The little stinker is so active sometimes I forget he isn't a year yet. He has learned to climb and I'm constantly pulling him off of things in the house, moving things higher on the selves, and trying to keep any thing hard off the floor. I don't want him falling and landing on it. So far I've found him on top of the boxes by the kitchen counter, the cooler by the book shelves, on top of chair and now also the table.
He is getting into everything, or at least trying. We've put locks on different drawers in the house and every once and a while I have to pull his hand out. He's gotten it stuck in the drawers a few times trying to open it. Patrick has been walking for two months now. He's getting very fast and I've started letting him walk to the car sometimes. He doesn't do to bad. Usually he goes to the grass and then get distracted.
I'm excited for Patrick first Christmas in a week. He will be so much fun to watch as he opens presents and visits with family. Then it's only a few short weeks until his birthday.
He is getting into everything, or at least trying. We've put locks on different drawers in the house and every once and a while I have to pull his hand out. He's gotten it stuck in the drawers a few times trying to open it. Patrick has been walking for two months now. He's getting very fast and I've started letting him walk to the car sometimes. He doesn't do to bad. Usually he goes to the grass and then get distracted.
I'm excited for Patrick first Christmas in a week. He will be so much fun to watch as he opens presents and visits with family. Then it's only a few short weeks until his birthday.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Two Videos of My Little Athlete
The first video, I believe, is normal behavior for a 11 months old, but the second??
Patrick playing hide-and-seek in his closet.
Patrick climbing on the table to get at the computer.
Patrick playing hide-and-seek in his closet.
Patrick climbing on the table to get at the computer.
Five Question Friday
1. What's the best Christmas present you've ever received?
Three years ago, Michael bought me a globe. It looks antiqueish . . . tans instead of blue for the ocean. It also has a wooden base instead of metal. I've been wanting one for a long time and had mentioned it once when we were watching a movie that had one like the one I wanted in it. I was very surprised.
2. Worst/Funniest White Elephant gift ever received?
Last year Michael got a pair of boxers with a fish on it that said "Mighty Minnow". We laughed so hard. We passed them on to my brother in his stocking.
3. Is your Christmas tree plain and simple (white lights and matching ornaments) or is it wild and crazy (colored lights with lots of ornaments collected over the years)?
Pretty plain and simple. I prefer white lights over colored. Our ornaments are plain red and gold.
4. "How" do you iron your clothes? The old fashioned iron/ironing board way, the shower, back in the dryer, etc.
Iron, what is that. I don't iron very often, but when I do I use and iron and ironing board. Usually this is when I'm sewing.
5. How much baking do you do for Christmas and what are your "must make" items? (I'm looking for recipes here, peeps...)
Well, so far this year I've make a gingerbread house, gingerbread men, Chinese chews, and peanut butter cookie cups. My favorite thing to bake that I haven't made yet is the "Eggnog Trifle Cake."
Basically you make a custard with eggnog, vanilla pudding, and gelatine. This is poured into a crust made from pound cake that has been slices and filled with raspberry jam and then layered on the bottom and sides of the pan.
Three years ago, Michael bought me a globe. It looks antiqueish . . . tans instead of blue for the ocean. It also has a wooden base instead of metal. I've been wanting one for a long time and had mentioned it once when we were watching a movie that had one like the one I wanted in it. I was very surprised.
2. Worst/Funniest White Elephant gift ever received?
Last year Michael got a pair of boxers with a fish on it that said "Mighty Minnow". We laughed so hard. We passed them on to my brother in his stocking.
3. Is your Christmas tree plain and simple (white lights and matching ornaments) or is it wild and crazy (colored lights with lots of ornaments collected over the years)?
Pretty plain and simple. I prefer white lights over colored. Our ornaments are plain red and gold.
4. "How" do you iron your clothes? The old fashioned iron/ironing board way, the shower, back in the dryer, etc.
Iron, what is that. I don't iron very often, but when I do I use and iron and ironing board. Usually this is when I'm sewing.
5. How much baking do you do for Christmas and what are your "must make" items? (I'm looking for recipes here, peeps...)
Well, so far this year I've make a gingerbread house, gingerbread men, Chinese chews, and peanut butter cookie cups. My favorite thing to bake that I haven't made yet is the "Eggnog Trifle Cake."
Basically you make a custard with eggnog, vanilla pudding, and gelatine. This is poured into a crust made from pound cake that has been slices and filled with raspberry jam and then layered on the bottom and sides of the pan.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Confessions of a Guilty Soul
Ever since going on maternity leave, back in January, I've had a hard time tithing to our church. The first couple of weeks was understandable since I didn't go to church. I stayed home to keep Patrick from catching any illness the first couple of weeks, doctor's orders. Then once I started going back to church I was out of the habit and forgot. During the summer we were not there very often due to family-get-togethers. Now that fall is here and I'm at church almost ever Sunday, I've got no reasons not to tithe, not that the above is any reason not to tithe.
I've been struggling with tithing for one main reason; money is very tight now that I'm staying at home. Having one little boy to watch is helping, but I could really use another child to watch full time. We need all the money Michael earns to pay the bills. Once the busy season is over, there will probably be no more overtime, and Michael switches back to day shift, which pays less, and we will really need the extra money that I should be tithing.
But God asks us to give to our church and pastors. "Even the oxen are allowed to eat while they tread." 1st Corinthians 9:9 (Kimberly paraphrase). We, the body of Christ, need to pay our pastors and God asks us to tithe in order for this reason. So, my ever worry prone mind says don't tithe you need the money, but my heart and conscience says pay tithe. God will provide for his children and so I must tithe. There will be not peace for me until I do.
I've been struggling with tithing for one main reason; money is very tight now that I'm staying at home. Having one little boy to watch is helping, but I could really use another child to watch full time. We need all the money Michael earns to pay the bills. Once the busy season is over, there will probably be no more overtime, and Michael switches back to day shift, which pays less, and we will really need the extra money that I should be tithing.
But God asks us to give to our church and pastors. "Even the oxen are allowed to eat while they tread." 1st Corinthians 9:9 (Kimberly paraphrase). We, the body of Christ, need to pay our pastors and God asks us to tithe in order for this reason. So, my ever worry prone mind says don't tithe you need the money, but my heart and conscience says pay tithe. God will provide for his children and so I must tithe. There will be not peace for me until I do.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Patrick Teaches Daddy Bedtime
Michael had Patrick all evening tonight while I went out to a friend's house for dinner and a movie. I knew that they would be fine since Michael and Patrick were going to visit family in Fond du Lac. I just wasn't sure how bedtime would go since normally I'm the one who puts Patrick to bed. No fear because Patrick knows what to do.
They got home around 8, Patrick bed time. Michael let Patrick play a little longer. Then Patrick went into his bedroom to play. Michael followed him to check on him, and Patrick started to pat the rocking chair. Michael, knowing I read to him, sat down and read him some stories and then prayed with him. Once back on the floor, Patrick walked over to his crib and started to pat/pull on it. Michael put him in his crib and Patrick smiled at him and lay down to go to sleep.
Needless to say, Patrick has our routine down pat. What a smart little boy.
They got home around 8, Patrick bed time. Michael let Patrick play a little longer. Then Patrick went into his bedroom to play. Michael followed him to check on him, and Patrick started to pat the rocking chair. Michael, knowing I read to him, sat down and read him some stories and then prayed with him. Once back on the floor, Patrick walked over to his crib and started to pat/pull on it. Michael put him in his crib and Patrick smiled at him and lay down to go to sleep.
Needless to say, Patrick has our routine down pat. What a smart little boy.
Five Question Friday
1. What is your favorite Christmas cookie?
My mom makes peanut butter cookies in a mini muffin pan with a Reece's Peanut butter cup in the center. They are soooo good.
2. What's your favorite holiday movie & why?
I love the Rankin and Bass claymation cartoons. These were the staple of my holiday watching as a child. I also really like The Muppets Christmas Carol.
3. Is there a gift that you bought for your kids that you wish you hadn't after they opened it?
Not yet, but I'm sure I will.
4. What is the messiest room in your house right at this moment?
Living room. I've got boxes of books everywhere as I'm selling a lot of them on Ebay.
5. What is the furthest you have driven for the holidays?
I drove from North Dakota to Wisconsin and then to Iowa. This was during College.
My mom makes peanut butter cookies in a mini muffin pan with a Reece's Peanut butter cup in the center. They are soooo good.
2. What's your favorite holiday movie & why?
I love the Rankin and Bass claymation cartoons. These were the staple of my holiday watching as a child. I also really like The Muppets Christmas Carol.
3. Is there a gift that you bought for your kids that you wish you hadn't after they opened it?
Not yet, but I'm sure I will.
4. What is the messiest room in your house right at this moment?
Living room. I've got boxes of books everywhere as I'm selling a lot of them on Ebay.
5. What is the furthest you have driven for the holidays?
I drove from North Dakota to Wisconsin and then to Iowa. This was during College.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Five Question Friday
1. What is your favorite Christmas decoration in your house?
The nativity that I bought while in Macedonia. I've seen a lot of different nativities that people own and often more than one person has the same one. Not with this one; I had to bring it back in my carry-on to make sure it didn't break. Nobody has one like mine.
2. Do you finish your Christmas shopping early or are you a last minute type?
Early. I like to have them all wrapped and under the tree to look out. Plus it makes Christmas more enjoyable for me.
3. When do you turn on your heat?
When I get cold. Thankfully, we live in an apartment, so heat is ready pretty early.
4. Do you ever wish your blog was private?
No, I don't write about things that I wouldn't want other people to read.
5. Do you put your deodorant on before of after you put on your shirt?
Usually after to avoid stains on my shirt.
The nativity that I bought while in Macedonia. I've seen a lot of different nativities that people own and often more than one person has the same one. Not with this one; I had to bring it back in my carry-on to make sure it didn't break. Nobody has one like mine.
2. Do you finish your Christmas shopping early or are you a last minute type?
Early. I like to have them all wrapped and under the tree to look out. Plus it makes Christmas more enjoyable for me.
3. When do you turn on your heat?
When I get cold. Thankfully, we live in an apartment, so heat is ready pretty early.
4. Do you ever wish your blog was private?
No, I don't write about things that I wouldn't want other people to read.
5. Do you put your deodorant on before of after you put on your shirt?
Usually after to avoid stains on my shirt.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
For Once I'm On Top Of Things
It's December 1st and I've addressed, stamped, and mailed out our Christmas cards. Nothing to fancy, just one of those picture cards. Our family took a picture at my in-laws home when we got together for Thanksgiving last weekend. Patrick wasn't to cooperative, but we go a decent one for the card. I only need to buy a gift for Michael and then my Christmas shopping will be done as well. Not sure how Michael is doing with this since he is working nights.
Here's our picture
Here's our picture
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Ate Poop :(
Patrick ate poop tonight. YUCK!
After his bath I normally let him walk to the living room naked. Tonight I let him go without his diaper beyond the normal walk from the bathroom. He has a little bit of diaper rash going on right now. I figured the air sans diaper would help it heal up faster. He had been walking around for about 30 minutes when I thought about putting his diaper on. About that time he walked to me by the couch and tried to pull the remotes off the couch. As I went to pick him up, to put a diaper on, I noticed something in his mouth. That's when I realized it was his POOP! He had pooped by the couch and then picked up some and tried to eat it. I was able to get it out before he swallowed any of it, but gross!
After his bath I normally let him walk to the living room naked. Tonight I let him go without his diaper beyond the normal walk from the bathroom. He has a little bit of diaper rash going on right now. I figured the air sans diaper would help it heal up faster. He had been walking around for about 30 minutes when I thought about putting his diaper on. About that time he walked to me by the couch and tried to pull the remotes off the couch. As I went to pick him up, to put a diaper on, I noticed something in his mouth. That's when I realized it was his POOP! He had pooped by the couch and then picked up some and tried to eat it. I was able to get it out before he swallowed any of it, but gross!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Five Question Friday on Sunday :)
1. Is there a special dish you prepare that you are famous for?
I don't think I have one yet. I'll have to start working on that. I love to bake, so maybe I'll a good dessert.
2. Are you (did you) go Black Friday shopping?
No, I really didn't want or need anything that was on the Black Friday Sales. Taking Patrick wouldn't work well either. We did go out in the afternoon thought and pick up some stocking stuffers.
3. What are your strangest holiday traditions?
Naughty Santa? At my grandma's house we always did stockings first. Santa would always give some kind of "naughty" underwear to us. One year it was lacy, another sheer; my favorite was the thong with smiley faces.
4. Pecan or pumpkin pie?
PUMPKIN!!!!
5. When will you put up your Christmas tree?
I've decided not to put one up this year due to Patrick pulling everything he can reach onto the floor or into his mouth. This year it's just going to be a wreath and two garlands, one inside and one outside on the porch. I could put the tree up on the porch since we don't usually go out there in the winter. Normally the Christmas tree goes up on Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving.
I don't think I have one yet. I'll have to start working on that. I love to bake, so maybe I'll a good dessert.
2. Are you (did you) go Black Friday shopping?
No, I really didn't want or need anything that was on the Black Friday Sales. Taking Patrick wouldn't work well either. We did go out in the afternoon thought and pick up some stocking stuffers.
3. What are your strangest holiday traditions?
Naughty Santa? At my grandma's house we always did stockings first. Santa would always give some kind of "naughty" underwear to us. One year it was lacy, another sheer; my favorite was the thong with smiley faces.
4. Pecan or pumpkin pie?
PUMPKIN!!!!
5. When will you put up your Christmas tree?
I've decided not to put one up this year due to Patrick pulling everything he can reach onto the floor or into his mouth. This year it's just going to be a wreath and two garlands, one inside and one outside on the porch. I could put the tree up on the porch since we don't usually go out there in the winter. Normally the Christmas tree goes up on Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thanksgiving
Patrick's first Thanksgiving went very well. We had a great day with my parents and siblings. Patrick and his cousin Jonathan had a good time running all over the house and playing together. Dinner was a little later than normal, but everyone did good waiting for it. I was a little worried about Patrick getting cranky from hunger. We gave him some crackers to tide him over until dinner. Patrick said "Cracker" today. If you don't believe it, ask my mom; she heard it too. My favorite part of Thanksgiving was after dinner when the family plays games. Tonight, "Pirates Cove". Came in second to last, just before my brother. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful as well. Thanksgivings the sequel on Saturday in Fond du Lac.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
New Insurance = New Doctor :(
I'm having to find a new doctor for Patrick and my self. Kind of bummed since I like our doctor. Now that I am no longer employed as a teacher, the family has had to go on Michael's health insurance. This means that the doctor I have been seeing is not an In-Network doctor. We could keeping going to see him, but it will cost us a lot of money. Money we don't have. Now I'm looking things over to find a doctor that is covered under the best possible coverage they have. Our insurance covers in three different ways; QuadMed clinic/Preferred, In-Network, and Out-of-Network. I'm hoping to find someone in the preferred listing since the coverage is much better and will cost us a lot less.
I wish that our hospital was covered since it is right over the hill but it looks like I'll have to take Patrick to either Waupun or Fond Du Lac. St. Agnes is listed in the Tier One hospitals, that looks like our best choice. I'm thinking I would like to find a family doctor with OB, then we would both have the same doctor and I wouldn't have to go to a new doctor the next time I get pregnant. I would like to keep Patrick with his current doctor until his 1st birthday, but then I'd have to pay for one more round of vaccinations. The last one cost us over $400. Don't think we can afford that again. His next appointment isn't until January, so I have some time to choose a new doctor.
I wish that our hospital was covered since it is right over the hill but it looks like I'll have to take Patrick to either Waupun or Fond Du Lac. St. Agnes is listed in the Tier One hospitals, that looks like our best choice. I'm thinking I would like to find a family doctor with OB, then we would both have the same doctor and I wouldn't have to go to a new doctor the next time I get pregnant. I would like to keep Patrick with his current doctor until his 1st birthday, but then I'd have to pay for one more round of vaccinations. The last one cost us over $400. Don't think we can afford that again. His next appointment isn't until January, so I have some time to choose a new doctor.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Expert Parenting Advice? Leave Me Alone!
It seems that everywhere I turn there is some new study that tells me what to do to be a "better" parent. The problem is one week I read one thing and the next week it is a study the shows or "proves" just the opposite. When Patrick was only a few months old I decided to stop reading all books, websites, and articles that told me what to do or what to not do. I mostly did this for my own sanity. I was starting to focus on what I wasn't doing or what I had done that I just read was a no-no. Needless to say I causing myself a lot of extra stress I didn't need.
Now I just read from my book "What to Expect the First Year" when I have a question about something. Usually it's just to check on certain milestones or symptoms. If I was going to survive being a parent then I needed to focus on my child and do what I thought was best. I have to live with the decisions that I make on how to raise my children. I'm not going to stress my-self out about what I should or should not be doing or constantly second guessing my parenting choices.
Now I just read from my book "What to Expect the First Year" when I have a question about something. Usually it's just to check on certain milestones or symptoms. If I was going to survive being a parent then I needed to focus on my child and do what I thought was best. I have to live with the decisions that I make on how to raise my children. I'm not going to stress my-self out about what I should or should not be doing or constantly second guessing my parenting choices.
Five Question Friday
1. Do you have a go to song that always puts you in a good mood?
Around this time of year I'd have to go with just about any Christmas song. I love the Sleigh Ride song and One King by Point of Grace. I would recommend the Christmas album by Todd Agnew, "Do You See What I See." All the songs are great.
2. Are you a real Christmas tree kinda person or do you go with a real fake one?
I'm more of a real Christmas tree person. Growing up we always had real trees; I love the smell that real trees give off. Right now we have a fake tree; I'm not sure if I'm going to put it up this year. Wondering how often I'll have to tell Patrick no.
3. What are you thankful for?
Top five things:
A. My Savior who died so that my sins would be forgive and that I could live.
B. My good-looking, awesome, gentile husband who works so hard to provide for us.
C. My Little Boy, I love being home with him all day.
D. My Godly parents who have always supported me.
E. My wonderful in-laws, I'm so lucky to have them and get along so well with them.
4. Which fashion fad from the past do you wish you could wear today?
I just wish I could wear the fad of today. Warning, possible TMI for some people. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is cut to fit a women with very large breasts. I have to buy things to fit my chest and then have all kinds of extra fabric that makes me look about 50 lbs heavier than I am. Plus all the shirts with empire waistlines always cut me right across the middle of the breast. Not very attractive or flattering. Anybody want to design clothing for large chested women? I'd buy them.
5. Do you wait until the "low fuel" light comes on before you fill up the gas tank?
Not normally especially in the winter. You learn these things, especially when you live in North Dakota for a while. You don't want to get caught with a very low tank on a cold night.
Around this time of year I'd have to go with just about any Christmas song. I love the Sleigh Ride song and One King by Point of Grace. I would recommend the Christmas album by Todd Agnew, "Do You See What I See." All the songs are great.
2. Are you a real Christmas tree kinda person or do you go with a real fake one?
I'm more of a real Christmas tree person. Growing up we always had real trees; I love the smell that real trees give off. Right now we have a fake tree; I'm not sure if I'm going to put it up this year. Wondering how often I'll have to tell Patrick no.
3. What are you thankful for?
Top five things:
A. My Savior who died so that my sins would be forgive and that I could live.
B. My good-looking, awesome, gentile husband who works so hard to provide for us.
C. My Little Boy, I love being home with him all day.
D. My Godly parents who have always supported me.
E. My wonderful in-laws, I'm so lucky to have them and get along so well with them.
4. Which fashion fad from the past do you wish you could wear today?
I just wish I could wear the fad of today. Warning, possible TMI for some people. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is cut to fit a women with very large breasts. I have to buy things to fit my chest and then have all kinds of extra fabric that makes me look about 50 lbs heavier than I am. Plus all the shirts with empire waistlines always cut me right across the middle of the breast. Not very attractive or flattering. Anybody want to design clothing for large chested women? I'd buy them.
5. Do you wait until the "low fuel" light comes on before you fill up the gas tank?
Not normally especially in the winter. You learn these things, especially when you live in North Dakota for a while. You don't want to get caught with a very low tank on a cold night.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
10 Months, Oh My!
It's hard to believe that Patrick is already 10 months old. In two short months, short due to all the holiday bustle, he will be a year. I've already began to plan his birthday party; can you tell I'm excited or maybe just pathetic. Patrick is doing great; WALKING everywhere. Patrick has been walking for about two or three weeks now and only crawls when he wants to go someplace fast; that won't last long. He starting to walk very fast and I have a feeling he will soon be running.
If you blink between the pictures you will get an idea of how fast Patrick can cross the room.
Patrick's favorite things to play with are his cars, balls, and the play sword I picked up after Halloween for $0.50. Patrick will hold onto one of his cars and push it on the floor while crawling. He especially likes to play with the Oscar the Grouch garbage truck that pops little balls. Another favorite thing is the Hot Wheels cars. They are small enough for him to hold in one hand and carry around. He does the same thing with the swords.
Patrick is eating more and more things. Just about anything I make for dinner Patrick will eat. I'm very thankful that he isn't a picky eater. Thanksgiving will be fun for Patrick. I give him food on a plate to eat. He does well eating off the plate but about half way through the meal he will turn his plate over and dump the food on his tray. At least it's not over his head, yet! Patrick now has two teeth. You can just barely see them in this picture, disregard my wet hair. I tried to give him a hair cut last night, but it didn't turn out well due to Patrick moving around so much. I want to grow out the top a little more in hopes that it will lay down. Michael wants me to cut his hair shorter; easier to clean when he starts putting the plate on his head. I'm thinking I'll cut it shorter tonight after dinner before his bath.
If you blink between the pictures you will get an idea of how fast Patrick can cross the room.
Patrick's favorite things to play with are his cars, balls, and the play sword I picked up after Halloween for $0.50. Patrick will hold onto one of his cars and push it on the floor while crawling. He especially likes to play with the Oscar the Grouch garbage truck that pops little balls. Another favorite thing is the Hot Wheels cars. They are small enough for him to hold in one hand and carry around. He does the same thing with the swords.
Patrick is eating more and more things. Just about anything I make for dinner Patrick will eat. I'm very thankful that he isn't a picky eater. Thanksgiving will be fun for Patrick. I give him food on a plate to eat. He does well eating off the plate but about half way through the meal he will turn his plate over and dump the food on his tray. At least it's not over his head, yet! Patrick now has two teeth. You can just barely see them in this picture, disregard my wet hair. I tried to give him a hair cut last night, but it didn't turn out well due to Patrick moving around so much. I want to grow out the top a little more in hopes that it will lay down. Michael wants me to cut his hair shorter; easier to clean when he starts putting the plate on his head. I'm thinking I'll cut it shorter tonight after dinner before his bath.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Night Shift
Michael is over half way done with working night shift. The past two weeks have been very busy at his work and he has been coming home very tired. Most days he goes to bed soon after arriving home. I'll be very glad when he is back on day shift. Sometimes I feel like we never get to see each other anymore. At least he has a job in this economy, I just wish he was still in his old position with the better hours.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Five Question Friday
1. What's the last thing you spent too much money on?
Scrapbooking supplies. I always spend to much on scrapbooking things. I bought an album coverset, and four packs of 15 pages inserts and the page protectors to go with them. Now I need to buy the paper to put the pictures on.
2. What celeb chef would you want to make you dinner?
Julia Child. I would love to watch her cook and help her in the kitchen. I also have a love affair with bread, cheese, and butter. Three staples in French food.
3. Where do you hide things when visitors pop over or do you let them see the real deal?
Usually I just let them see the real deal if it's just one couple or family. If there are more then one couple coming I hide things in my bedroom. I always figures I live in the house, so it should look like I live there.
4. Who is your oldest living family member?
My Grandmother, who will be 90 in a couple of days. She always said that she wanted to live to be 100 as long as she could take care of her-self. So far she's doing well with that. Happy Birthday Grandma.
5. What is your favorite DQ treat and/or Sonic drink combo (ie: cherry vanilla dr. pepper)
Peanut Buster Parfait. Love the loads of chocolate and peanuts. Salty and sweet make the best desserts.
Scrapbooking supplies. I always spend to much on scrapbooking things. I bought an album coverset, and four packs of 15 pages inserts and the page protectors to go with them. Now I need to buy the paper to put the pictures on.
2. What celeb chef would you want to make you dinner?
Julia Child. I would love to watch her cook and help her in the kitchen. I also have a love affair with bread, cheese, and butter. Three staples in French food.
3. Where do you hide things when visitors pop over or do you let them see the real deal?
Usually I just let them see the real deal if it's just one couple or family. If there are more then one couple coming I hide things in my bedroom. I always figures I live in the house, so it should look like I live there.
4. Who is your oldest living family member?
My Grandmother, who will be 90 in a couple of days. She always said that she wanted to live to be 100 as long as she could take care of her-self. So far she's doing well with that. Happy Birthday Grandma.
5. What is your favorite DQ treat and/or Sonic drink combo (ie: cherry vanilla dr. pepper)
Peanut Buster Parfait. Love the loads of chocolate and peanuts. Salty and sweet make the best desserts.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Play Kitchen Project
On Sunday I stopped by my parents to pick up my old play hutch. I remember having to go into my Grandma Bonny's garage to open it on Christmas morning; I was maybe 4 or 5. I use to play house and use the hutch as a kitchen. It has been in my parent's basement for many years. My plan is to make the hutch into a kitchen for Patrick to play with. Here is a before picture of my old hutch looking exactly the same as when I was little.
First step, have my dad help me cut a hole in the top for a sink. After this help, I'm all on my own.
Second step, remove the scalloped top so it will fit under the counter hangover. I took off the doors and shortened one for an oven door. Then I removed the top shelf and used it to make a divider underneath for the oven and pantry area.
Third step, paint. I've decided to go with a "cafe" feel. I have a kitchen towel with a coffee cup that is red, brown, black, and cream. These are the colors I will be using to paint the kitchen. I'll also need to paint the knobs and other details.
Fourth step, attache the knobs for the doors and then reattach the doors. Finally, I added a blue bowl for the sink, two knobs for the hot and cold water, and a faucet of some sort. On the right side I added four knobs for the stove, and to the side a towel rack. Overall, I like how it turned out.
First step, have my dad help me cut a hole in the top for a sink. After this help, I'm all on my own.
Second step, remove the scalloped top so it will fit under the counter hangover. I took off the doors and shortened one for an oven door. Then I removed the top shelf and used it to make a divider underneath for the oven and pantry area.
Third step, paint. I've decided to go with a "cafe" feel. I have a kitchen towel with a coffee cup that is red, brown, black, and cream. These are the colors I will be using to paint the kitchen. I'll also need to paint the knobs and other details.
Fourth step, attache the knobs for the doors and then reattach the doors. Finally, I added a blue bowl for the sink, two knobs for the hot and cold water, and a faucet of some sort. On the right side I added four knobs for the stove, and to the side a towel rack. Overall, I like how it turned out.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Daylights Savings Time
It's my first Daylight Savings Time with a baby who actually has a schedule and is effected by the time change. Patrick was still so small that he and I didn't feel the time change this spring, but not this time. Patrick has gotten into a pattern and the hour change has been interesting. Yesterday he woke up at his normal time which is now 5 am. I tried to keep him on his normal times for naps and eating to help with the change over. Needless to say he was pretty crabby by about 3 pm. Any time I would put him down he would fuss and cry and cling to my legs. He did go to bed a little earlier than normal last night. Today, woke up around 5:45. Slowly he his making the change. Took his nap a little early today but hasn't been quite as cranky. Overall, he's doing pretty good. Hopefully tomorrow he is back to normal.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Creative Play
While I'm still not sure about celebrating Halloween with Patrick, I do want to provide him with toys that will allow him to be creative. I tend to be of the mind set that children learn just as much from unstructured free play as from structured play and 'circle time.' Today I picked up two clearance Halloween costumes for him to use in pretend play. One is a doctors scrubs to go with the doctor kit we already have and the other is a knight like outfit. The outfits are way to big for him, but he will grow into them and for the price I paid it was worth it. I also picked up two plastic swords. About $40 worth of things for $9. He loved the swords.
Tomorrow I'm heading to my parents to pick up an old cabinet that was given to me for Christmas as a child. We used it to play house as a kitchen (this was before all the plastic kitchens that you find in stores now). I plan to fix it and paint it to make it look more like a little kitchen. Nothing major, just a mini make over; I'll post pictures when it is done.
Tomorrow I'm heading to my parents to pick up an old cabinet that was given to me for Christmas as a child. We used it to play house as a kitchen (this was before all the plastic kitchens that you find in stores now). I plan to fix it and paint it to make it look more like a little kitchen. Nothing major, just a mini make over; I'll post pictures when it is done.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Five Question Friday
1. What movie do you love to quote?
While watching, I like to quote "Independence Day."
2. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
Yes, many times. My dad had one when I was small and would take me for rides. Michael has one now that we would ride together until this year. Can't really take a baby on the motorcycle.
3. What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
Read or bake. Reading is better for me since I end up eating everything I bake.
4. Do you prefer a bunch of small gifts, or one really big, (expensive) gift?
It depends on the year; this year I'm thinking many small gifts. Sometimes I would prefer the small groups, and sometimes it I would rather have the one large gift. I guess it depends on what I need/want. Meaningful or thoughtful gifts are best regardless of the size of the gift.
5. Do you ever lose track of days and show up somewhere wrong?
No, but I've written things down on the wrong day and then miss the event.
While watching, I like to quote "Independence Day."
2. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
Yes, many times. My dad had one when I was small and would take me for rides. Michael has one now that we would ride together until this year. Can't really take a baby on the motorcycle.
3. What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
Read or bake. Reading is better for me since I end up eating everything I bake.
4. Do you prefer a bunch of small gifts, or one really big, (expensive) gift?
It depends on the year; this year I'm thinking many small gifts. Sometimes I would prefer the small groups, and sometimes it I would rather have the one large gift. I guess it depends on what I need/want. Meaningful or thoughtful gifts are best regardless of the size of the gift.
5. Do you ever lose track of days and show up somewhere wrong?
No, but I've written things down on the wrong day and then miss the event.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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