It's almost the middle of the year and I'm looking back to the beginning of this year. So many things have changes since then. Patrick is 5 and 1/2 months now, my job was eliminated due to budget cuts in the state, Michael was moved back to shift work, and more. While looking back on the changes I looked up my wished and resolutions from a previous post. How are I doing on these? I'd say pretty good.
Wishes
1. Michael will get a raise.
Michael did get a small raise.
2. Michael will be able to start school this fall
Still a work in progress. An online school has been chosen and he is planning to start in September.
3. Patrick's birth/my labor will be easy with no complications
I don't know if you would consider it easy, Dr. Jones said on a scale of 1 being easy and 10 very hard, I was an 8. Labor was only 16 hours and the only complication was some tearing. Nothing serious.
4. We can get out of debt
Not likely to happen, but I can still hope. Anybody want to help and send us money?? :)
Resolutions
1. Set up a consistent time for family Bible reading time and devotions
FAIL! Not that I'm proud of that. This has become much harder due to Michael's work schedule. I do read the Toddler Bible with Patrick each night before he goes to sleep each night.
2. Write in this blog and my journal more consistently
Success! I'm doing much better don't you think.
3. Lose the baby weight I've put on after Patrick is born
Success! Due to my gestational diabetes I didn't gain that much weight was under my pre-pregnancy weight almost right away. I'm still flabby, so I need to work on that instead.
4. Spend more time with family and friends
I think I'm doing better with this. I try to get together when ever possible with my family and friends. Time to go! I'm meeting my friend/sister-in-law soon in Madison.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Camping
Spent the weekend camping with our church in Door County at Peninsula State Park. We had a great time. Patrick did great and seemed to enjoy camping. We went up Thursday and had to pitch the tent in the rain. Michael and I seem to have issues with water when we do things. I'd say about half our dates had some sort to catastrophy involving water. Friday, we took a day trip up to Washington Island. The ferry was rather expensive, but it was fun.
We ate lunch at the beach on the north side of the island and then took a walk on the beach. This beach was nothing but round smooth rocks. Patrick did not like the sound of the waves hitting the beach. He started to fuss and cry.
We also stopped at a Norwegian inspired prayer chapel. I loved this since I'm 1/8 Norwegian.
We had thought about going to Rock Island but didn't want to pay the additional ferry fee. That night we sat around the fire and talked with our fellow campers. Saturday we just relaxed and spent time in the park. We went to "Not Licked Yet" and great frozen custard place.
We then stopped and visited the lighthouse on our way to the beach.
At the beach we tried the water out. Patrick dipped his toes and then cried, too cold. He didn't mind the water that had warmed up a little in the sand castles left by previous beach goers.
Patrick is sitting by him-self for short periods of time.
He liked the sand and I had to try and keep him from eating it.
Sunday was church, clean up, and then to Fond du Lac to say goodbye to Jason and Lorraine, who are leaving for Austria for the next 2 years.
We ate lunch at the beach on the north side of the island and then took a walk on the beach. This beach was nothing but round smooth rocks. Patrick did not like the sound of the waves hitting the beach. He started to fuss and cry.
We also stopped at a Norwegian inspired prayer chapel. I loved this since I'm 1/8 Norwegian.
We had thought about going to Rock Island but didn't want to pay the additional ferry fee. That night we sat around the fire and talked with our fellow campers. Saturday we just relaxed and spent time in the park. We went to "Not Licked Yet" and great frozen custard place.
We then stopped and visited the lighthouse on our way to the beach.
At the beach we tried the water out. Patrick dipped his toes and then cried, too cold. He didn't mind the water that had warmed up a little in the sand castles left by previous beach goers.
Patrick is sitting by him-self for short periods of time.
He liked the sand and I had to try and keep him from eating it.
Sunday was church, clean up, and then to Fond du Lac to say goodbye to Jason and Lorraine, who are leaving for Austria for the next 2 years.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
What to do??
I've got $300 to buy a new bike to go with the kiddie-kaboose bike trailer my mother-in-law gave us for Patrick. I'm not sure what to get. I want to get a good bike that will last a long time and do well on any type of road surface. I'm thinking of getting one of these Schwinn Bikes but I'm not sure. The first two look to be the exact same except one is aluminum and the other is steel. The third has a spot for a basket to be added to the back if wanted. What do you think? Here's the link to the site. Bike one
Bike twoBike three
Bike twoBike three
Friday, June 17, 2011
5 Months Old
Patrick is now five months old. He is growing so fast, it's hard to remember how little he was when he was born. Patrick is becoming for vocal; squeals, laughs, and cooing are becoming a regular occurrence. Especially if he's been on his stomach too long. He is also grabbing at more things which means I now need to watch what is on the floor near him.
Patrick is learning how to sit on his own, well, with support. He does very well sitting between my legs so there is a little support on both sides of him. If I move back from him, he will sit for a couple seconds before falling to one side. He is also working on learning to crawl. He will pull his knees under himself or push up with his arms and lift his belly off the floor. Occasionally he will do both at the same time and be completely off the floor. He as yet to move forward but he is getting good at moving backwards. He also loves to stand up! His favorite place at home is his saucer that allows him to stand and look around.
Patrick is learning how to sit on his own, well, with support. He does very well sitting between my legs so there is a little support on both sides of him. If I move back from him, he will sit for a couple seconds before falling to one side. He is also working on learning to crawl. He will pull his knees under himself or push up with his arms and lift his belly off the floor. Occasionally he will do both at the same time and be completely off the floor. He as yet to move forward but he is getting good at moving backwards. He also loves to stand up! His favorite place at home is his saucer that allows him to stand and look around.
Five Question Friday
1. What is your favorite summer time activity?
Laying outside and looking for shapes is the clouds. It's relaxing and requires a little imagination, something that is lacking in many people. I plan to do this with Patrick when he gets a little older. What do you see?
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2. Do you have one laundry soap you stick to, or do you buy whatever's on sale?
We usually stick to one kind, but will change the sent based on what is on sale.
3. What is your favorite dinner to make in the summer?
Brats, cheeseburgers with chips, cottage cheese, and anything else cool to eat. Watermelon, YUMM!
4. Do you have any talents?
I have a lot of talents, I'm just not proficient in any of them. I like to sing and do well with that. I can plan the treble cleft on the piano only, but it takes me a while to punk out the melody. I took a drawing class, but drawn anything in a long time. I'm getting very good at changing a diaper in under a minute. I hope to get that time to under 45 seconds soon.
5. If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be? Why?
I think playing the piano. I love music and would love to be able to sit down and play for my own enjoyment.
Laying outside and looking for shapes is the clouds. It's relaxing and requires a little imagination, something that is lacking in many people. I plan to do this with Patrick when he gets a little older. What do you see?
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2. Do you have one laundry soap you stick to, or do you buy whatever's on sale?
We usually stick to one kind, but will change the sent based on what is on sale.
3. What is your favorite dinner to make in the summer?
Brats, cheeseburgers with chips, cottage cheese, and anything else cool to eat. Watermelon, YUMM!
4. Do you have any talents?
I have a lot of talents, I'm just not proficient in any of them. I like to sing and do well with that. I can plan the treble cleft on the piano only, but it takes me a while to punk out the melody. I took a drawing class, but drawn anything in a long time. I'm getting very good at changing a diaper in under a minute. I hope to get that time to under 45 seconds soon.
5. If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be? Why?
I think playing the piano. I love music and would love to be able to sit down and play for my own enjoyment.
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