I have a surprise*. You only have 5 more days until the big reveal. Can you stand it?!?!
*No, I am not pregnant. Why do people keep asking me that? I guess that is a sign that I still have some baby weight to loose, huh?
mg
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday night bonding
I haven't talked about it much on the blog but Kevin's last few months at work have been really hectic. He has been moved twice in four months and although frustrating we are just happy he still has a job. Technically he did get a promotion after his first move, a good thing, but the stress and change is hard on all of us.
We really are doing ok. The hardest part about this newest change is his schedule. He has worked fairly "normal" hours for the past three years. Starting three weeks ago he has to close two nights a week. Madeline is none the wiser really. I miss him. I don't like spending my nights without him. But this post is not about my fear of the dark. (which is honestly what it boils down to in the end.)
So tonight I made a plan. Madeline and I had dinner. We visited with my dad who stopped by for a chat. Then it was time for bath and jammies. Instead of heading off to bed I decided to have a movie night with my little bits.
A couple of months ago my sister-in-law to be, Beth, had a birthday. I found what I thought was a pretty cool gift. I hope she liked it. She assured me she did. This week, while browsing the county library, I came across it and couldn't help but borrow it to see if it was as cool as I think it is.
It is.
Case in point.
Remember David? And look at how young Bob, Maria, Luis and Gordon are! And remember when Mr. Hooper died and they talked about it on the show? I love me some Mr. Hooper. I love me some Sesame Street.
As Madeline and I cuddled on the couch I was transported back to my childhood. It was a world without Elmo. Where the segments were twice as long and twice as groovy too. Prairie Dawn ruled the Little Sesame Street Theater. Guy Smiley was the host with the most. Super Grover flew over the streets and most importantly, it was without Elmo. (Did I mention it was without Elmo?) And what ever happened to Herry anyway?
I am all nostalgic. Now I want to find the Electric Company and reminisce some more.
As Madeline and I laid on the couch and watched the show I had a moment of total bliss. Some people knew exactly what they wanted out of school. They new from a young age what they wanted to be when they grew up. I never had that. There is only one thing I knew I would be. I knew I would be a mother. And I can't believe that I am some days.
I have been really stressed out lately and with work and changes in our schedule life just seems crazy. I have to remember to love this little girl for what and who she is right now. Because tomorrow she will be just that much older and wiser. It seems like she changes every single day. I swear she gets smarter in her sleep. (and if you talk to some early childhood development researchers she probably is...)
I am so happy to have those moments with Madeline. Those are the moments that I remember when she is screaming her head off at the grocery store because I won't let her put the cart buckle in her mouth or take her shoes off. I will remember the smell of her freshly bathed skin and the heavy warmth that radiates through my side as I hold her. I miss my baby, but I am loving this toddler too.
I really meant to just post the la de da de dum clip and let you get all nostalgic with me. I guess I had some other stuff to get out there huh?! I hope you enjoyed
mg
We really are doing ok. The hardest part about this newest change is his schedule. He has worked fairly "normal" hours for the past three years. Starting three weeks ago he has to close two nights a week. Madeline is none the wiser really. I miss him. I don't like spending my nights without him. But this post is not about my fear of the dark. (which is honestly what it boils down to in the end.)
So tonight I made a plan. Madeline and I had dinner. We visited with my dad who stopped by for a chat. Then it was time for bath and jammies. Instead of heading off to bed I decided to have a movie night with my little bits.
A couple of months ago my sister-in-law to be, Beth, had a birthday. I found what I thought was a pretty cool gift. I hope she liked it. She assured me she did. This week, while browsing the county library, I came across it and couldn't help but borrow it to see if it was as cool as I think it is.
It is.
Case in point.
Remember David? And look at how young Bob, Maria, Luis and Gordon are! And remember when Mr. Hooper died and they talked about it on the show? I love me some Mr. Hooper. I love me some Sesame Street.
As Madeline and I cuddled on the couch I was transported back to my childhood. It was a world without Elmo. Where the segments were twice as long and twice as groovy too. Prairie Dawn ruled the Little Sesame Street Theater. Guy Smiley was the host with the most. Super Grover flew over the streets and most importantly, it was without Elmo. (Did I mention it was without Elmo?) And what ever happened to Herry anyway?
I am all nostalgic. Now I want to find the Electric Company and reminisce some more.
As Madeline and I laid on the couch and watched the show I had a moment of total bliss. Some people knew exactly what they wanted out of school. They new from a young age what they wanted to be when they grew up. I never had that. There is only one thing I knew I would be. I knew I would be a mother. And I can't believe that I am some days.
I have been really stressed out lately and with work and changes in our schedule life just seems crazy. I have to remember to love this little girl for what and who she is right now. Because tomorrow she will be just that much older and wiser. It seems like she changes every single day. I swear she gets smarter in her sleep. (and if you talk to some early childhood development researchers she probably is...)
I am so happy to have those moments with Madeline. Those are the moments that I remember when she is screaming her head off at the grocery store because I won't let her put the cart buckle in her mouth or take her shoes off. I will remember the smell of her freshly bathed skin and the heavy warmth that radiates through my side as I hold her. I miss my baby, but I am loving this toddler too.
I really meant to just post the la de da de dum clip and let you get all nostalgic with me. I guess I had some other stuff to get out there huh?! I hope you enjoyed
mg
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesdays
I have always hated Tuesdays. What is with Tuesdays? I mean who came up with Tuesdays any way?
It is one day after Monday, which in my estimation isn't so bad. You can get away with some much just by saying, "Oh well, that's a Monday for you." You can be slow and even a bit lazy, and blame it on "Monday." It isn't that bad.
Wednesday is hump day. Once you hit lunch your week is half over. That is a good thing.
Thursday is, well, Thursday. You still have enough time to feel like you can get stuff done, but not too much time so that you are hopelessly longing for the weekend.
And Friday. Well TGIF is all I have to say about that.
But Tuesday. It is still early in the week. You can't use "Oh well, that's a Tuesday for you" as an excuse. There isn't anything to look forward to but three more days of work and I never heard anyone EVER say TGIT(uesday).
I'd like to skip this day all together. Then Tuesday would be Wednesday, Wed. would be Thursday, Thurs. would be Friday and we'd all get a three day weekend. What do you think?
mg
It is one day after Monday, which in my estimation isn't so bad. You can get away with some much just by saying, "Oh well, that's a Monday for you." You can be slow and even a bit lazy, and blame it on "Monday." It isn't that bad.
Wednesday is hump day. Once you hit lunch your week is half over. That is a good thing.
Thursday is, well, Thursday. You still have enough time to feel like you can get stuff done, but not too much time so that you are hopelessly longing for the weekend.
And Friday. Well TGIF is all I have to say about that.
But Tuesday. It is still early in the week. You can't use "Oh well, that's a Tuesday for you" as an excuse. There isn't anything to look forward to but three more days of work and I never heard anyone EVER say TGIT(uesday).
I'd like to skip this day all together. Then Tuesday would be Wednesday, Wed. would be Thursday, Thurs. would be Friday and we'd all get a three day weekend. What do you think?
mg
Monday, October 20, 2008
Did you know?
Did you know that Madeline has a cold and I am not getting any work done?
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics has removed all cold remedies from the acceptable list for children under three?
Did you know that I can't give her anything but Tylenol to help her sleep?
Did you know that she already doesn't want to nap during the day and this cold is not making my job any easier?
Did you know that as I listen to Madeline cry in her bed (while she should be napping) it is making my heart break a little bit?
Did you know that I am trying not to go in there when she cries b/c I don't want her to think crying is the way to get out of bed?
Did you know that this Mommy stuff would mess with your head so much?
Did you know that I just want an hour to get some school work done so that I have a lesson plan for tonight? (I guess my students will just have to stare at me for four hours... yep, FOUR!)
(So Mom? When are you coming home?)
Argh.
mg
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics has removed all cold remedies from the acceptable list for children under three?
Did you know that I can't give her anything but Tylenol to help her sleep?
Did you know that she already doesn't want to nap during the day and this cold is not making my job any easier?
Did you know that as I listen to Madeline cry in her bed (while she should be napping) it is making my heart break a little bit?
Did you know that I am trying not to go in there when she cries b/c I don't want her to think crying is the way to get out of bed?
Did you know that this Mommy stuff would mess with your head so much?
Did you know that I just want an hour to get some school work done so that I have a lesson plan for tonight? (I guess my students will just have to stare at me for four hours... yep, FOUR!)
(So Mom? When are you coming home?)
Argh.
mg
Saturday, October 18, 2008
da butt
Yesterday, before apple and pumpkin picking we ran some errands. While getting out of the car in a parking lot Madeline and I had this conversation:
Madeline: da butt, da butt, da butt.
Me: What? Where?
Madeline: da butt. (pointing to a small bus in the parking lot) da butt.
Me: Do you mean the bus?
Madeline (with a huge grin on her face and still pointing): DA BUTT!
Fast forward to today (again running errands) as a small airplane was flying overhead:
Madeline (pointing up at the plane): Momma!
Me: Yes Madeline? What is that?
Madeline: air-butt!
I L.O.V.E. these moments.
mg
My First...
Apple picking and pumpkin patching!
Yesterday we spent a lot of the day in Belleville, IL at Eckerts Farm. We went apple picking AND got ourselves two glorious pumpkins! (photos of those to come) I have attempted a photo slideshow and I have no idea how it is going to turn out. So bear with me. You may have to click the stop on the show if it is going to fast and just click through them manually. There were just too many good photos to post on the blog individually! Enjoy!
The last few photos are of Madeline eating the apple crisp I made with the apples we picked. Today I made some home made apple sauce too. Yum, Yummy.
mg
Yesterday we spent a lot of the day in Belleville, IL at Eckerts Farm. We went apple picking AND got ourselves two glorious pumpkins! (photos of those to come) I have attempted a photo slideshow and I have no idea how it is going to turn out. So bear with me. You may have to click the stop on the show if it is going to fast and just click through them manually. There were just too many good photos to post on the blog individually! Enjoy!
The last few photos are of Madeline eating the apple crisp I made with the apples we picked. Today I made some home made apple sauce too. Yum, Yummy.
mg
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