Before I forget these sayings:
Weston and I were having our "special time" last night before bed and we were discussing school. Weston told me that sometimes his teachers and friends made him angry. When I asked why he told me that they "ruined his heart". OMG! I asked why they ruined his heart and he said that they say "na, na, na, na, boo, boo, your a baby and stuff". I believe this to be a total fabrication, but how cute, they "ruined his heart".
Ella and I went shopping yesterday with her own money. We got in the car and I look back to find her sniffing her dollar bill and saying "Oh I love the sweet smell of money" Ha Ha!!!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The end of summer approaching soon
Well as we wind down the end of summer (where does time go?) I am starting to look forward to the school bus arriving. At the beginning of this project in June I was not looking forward to dealing with two children constantly fighting every minute of every day, so I set out to have a fun summer and do things with the kids that I also enjoy doing. I have prevailed! Well to some extent...there were moments!
Swim class has officially ended for summer and soccer has begun. The kids had a very productive summer of swim. Ella has turned into a little fish. She swims with no problems and has really gotten much better on her back float in the last few months. Weston actually goes under water now and ENJOYS swimming. That was a huge task. It all stemmed from his swim instructor Nate who he seemed to bond with. West has also enjoyed jumping in the pool with me. He's gotten much braver.
Our last swim class was followed by our first soccer practice. The day was extremely hot and humid. Picture dressing too children in shin guards, those hot, long soccer socks, cleats, and outfits in a small dressing room outside. Oh vey!!! Plus I had a schedule to keep, so if I didn't do it in a timely manner we weren't going to make it to practice on time!! Luckily, Andy was early to practice and had everything set up and ready to go. I had to leave to take Andy's place at the soccer meeting right afterwards, so I missed watching the kids practice that day.
Last Monday we went to Southwicks zoo again. This time with Dianna, Adam, and Carly. It was fun still. The kids rode on the camel again and this time we rode on the "train" which Weston really wanted to do. No sky ride because Weston and Carly would be too small, but they did go on one ride each. We also got to see another one of the shows about birds, and turtles. It was interesting. This time though the deer were more scattered and scared. They didn't come right up for you. That part wasn't as fun. The goats on the other hand did eat out of our hands. Unfortunetly, I forgot to take the map out of Weston's hands before we went into the feeding area and they all crowded around him. He started screaming "Mommy, Mommy, pick me up". I did and then a few minutes later put him down. One of the goats snatched the map right out of his hand and ate it!!! LOL!
The rest of this week was a lot of errands and getting stuff done. We got Ella's physical done on Thursday and dropped some papers off to the school for them to get ready to start. School starts this Thursday. Yippee!!! Ella has orientation on Wed. Weston's is on Thursday. Today we are off to the Brooklyn Fair...Double Yippee!!! Andy is coming with us. I think this may be our first official family outing this year. It will be nice to all be together. Oh and Weston will see the tractors and animals while Ella will enjoy the rides!!!
Swim class has officially ended for summer and soccer has begun. The kids had a very productive summer of swim. Ella has turned into a little fish. She swims with no problems and has really gotten much better on her back float in the last few months. Weston actually goes under water now and ENJOYS swimming. That was a huge task. It all stemmed from his swim instructor Nate who he seemed to bond with. West has also enjoyed jumping in the pool with me. He's gotten much braver.
Our last swim class was followed by our first soccer practice. The day was extremely hot and humid. Picture dressing too children in shin guards, those hot, long soccer socks, cleats, and outfits in a small dressing room outside. Oh vey!!! Plus I had a schedule to keep, so if I didn't do it in a timely manner we weren't going to make it to practice on time!! Luckily, Andy was early to practice and had everything set up and ready to go. I had to leave to take Andy's place at the soccer meeting right afterwards, so I missed watching the kids practice that day.
Last Monday we went to Southwicks zoo again. This time with Dianna, Adam, and Carly. It was fun still. The kids rode on the camel again and this time we rode on the "train" which Weston really wanted to do. No sky ride because Weston and Carly would be too small, but they did go on one ride each. We also got to see another one of the shows about birds, and turtles. It was interesting. This time though the deer were more scattered and scared. They didn't come right up for you. That part wasn't as fun. The goats on the other hand did eat out of our hands. Unfortunetly, I forgot to take the map out of Weston's hands before we went into the feeding area and they all crowded around him. He started screaming "Mommy, Mommy, pick me up". I did and then a few minutes later put him down. One of the goats snatched the map right out of his hand and ate it!!! LOL!
The rest of this week was a lot of errands and getting stuff done. We got Ella's physical done on Thursday and dropped some papers off to the school for them to get ready to start. School starts this Thursday. Yippee!!! Ella has orientation on Wed. Weston's is on Thursday. Today we are off to the Brooklyn Fair...Double Yippee!!! Andy is coming with us. I think this may be our first official family outing this year. It will be nice to all be together. Oh and Weston will see the tractors and animals while Ella will enjoy the rides!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Hump day!
Today I have Matthew over. Ella and Matt are ganging up on Weston ofcoarse! "You can't be in our club"...blah, blah, blah. I hate when kids don't just play nicely together. It's so much easier on me! :) Tonight we have soccer practice and swim class. Plus, apparently I have to fill in for Andy at a soccer meeting. OH vey! Oh that reminds me that I have to try the kids cleats and shin guards on. (got to love the things you can pass down between a boy and a girl!)
My sister is off to Ireland. I'm so jealous! That sounds so awesome! I am stuck at home still bringing my clothes to her house and drying them. LOL!
We haven't done much this week. Monday was HOT!!! We took a tour of Ella's new school. It seems so small and was extremely hot in there. I am hoping that September has some cooler weather for the kids to learn in. Then the rest of the day was spent in the house with the AC on. I did get a lot accomplished since I went through all of my paperwork and made phone calls, etc.
Tonight is our last summer swim class. :( and our first soccer practice :)....where did summer go? The kids go back to school in two weeks! Oh vey! At the beginning of summer I dreaded being with them for all these weeks, but now that it is coming to an end I'm kind of sad. Ella will be in full day school which will be very nice. Weston will be in pre-k for three days a week. Which will leave me two days where I have two hours free. That will be very nice!
Next Monday we are supposed to go to the Boston Children's Museum with Dianna, Adam and Carly. That should be a good time. I'm trying to plan a camping trip to Hopeville for next week as well. If I can get a few more fun activities in I will be happy!
Ella and I are still having special time at night. Last night she told me that she wanted to be a fireman when she grows up so that she can slide down the pole and because Will is going to be a fireman and they can be on the same team!!! LOL!
Weston has had a potty training set back. He has started pooping in his pants a few times a week. Ugh! So his special time with me is looking at tractors on the computer. I told him that if he has a poopy accident that he will not be able to do this with me. He also is getting candy again. He keeps telling me everytime he has an accident that he wants to "start over". WTF!
My sister is off to Ireland. I'm so jealous! That sounds so awesome! I am stuck at home still bringing my clothes to her house and drying them. LOL!
We haven't done much this week. Monday was HOT!!! We took a tour of Ella's new school. It seems so small and was extremely hot in there. I am hoping that September has some cooler weather for the kids to learn in. Then the rest of the day was spent in the house with the AC on. I did get a lot accomplished since I went through all of my paperwork and made phone calls, etc.
Tonight is our last summer swim class. :( and our first soccer practice :)....where did summer go? The kids go back to school in two weeks! Oh vey! At the beginning of summer I dreaded being with them for all these weeks, but now that it is coming to an end I'm kind of sad. Ella will be in full day school which will be very nice. Weston will be in pre-k for three days a week. Which will leave me two days where I have two hours free. That will be very nice!
Next Monday we are supposed to go to the Boston Children's Museum with Dianna, Adam and Carly. That should be a good time. I'm trying to plan a camping trip to Hopeville for next week as well. If I can get a few more fun activities in I will be happy!
Ella and I are still having special time at night. Last night she told me that she wanted to be a fireman when she grows up so that she can slide down the pole and because Will is going to be a fireman and they can be on the same team!!! LOL!
Weston has had a potty training set back. He has started pooping in his pants a few times a week. Ugh! So his special time with me is looking at tractors on the computer. I told him that if he has a poopy accident that he will not be able to do this with me. He also is getting candy again. He keeps telling me everytime he has an accident that he wants to "start over". WTF!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Finally training!
For the past few weeks I have been feeling like the "to-do list" has gotten longer and I have not crossed anything off of it. Since Andy's surgery and Ella's lyme I feel like we have been running all over the place. The dryer situation doesn't help much. Plus, we just got dental insurance a few months back so I have been making up for lost time in their office. It hasn't been all a wash though. We have had some fun times.
Last week:
Monday: Hung around during the morning and cleaned. The kids were well behaved and actually playing nicely together. Then we went to Hopeville to "ride bikes", but Weston decided he was too tired when we got there and did not want to ride bikes. So Ella got one trip around the campground and we had to leave. It was really hot anyway. I promised ice cream to get them to leave. Thankfully I was able to talk them into grocery store bought ice cream because I had to go shopping anyway. Then we went to Kris's pool for an hour swim.
Tuesday: I worked. The kids went to Kris's house and swam.
Wed: Ella had a check up in the morning. Her face is about 90% back to normal. Yah! The doctor said that she should finish the medication (two more weeks) and she'll be fine. Yah. That was a quick appointment too.
Then we came home. Off to the dentist at 12:00, so my sister watched them for an hour. My FINAL cleaning until February. Yeah!!! (I had two cleanings and two cavities filled). I picked up my kids and some of my laundry (thank you Kris) and was able to fit in an appointment to get Weston's hair cut (long over due). Then back home for a few hours. Swim class at 4:45 (threatening rain again), and back home again. Phew!
Thursday: Ali came down with the boys. She wanted to take Ella out on a special date to try and bond with her. They went to see the movie Ice Age 3 and bought some "girly" items at Bath and body works. The boys played here nicely together and Ben fell asleep on the couch. In the afternoon we did a bunch of errands (bank, laundry, food preparation at my parent's house...I don't have a food processor and needed one). Then home again. This night we went to Dairy Queen to get blizzards. Proceeds from this event went to the Children's Miracle Network which Weston's hospital is a part of.
Friday: Work again. I dropped the kids off late at Missy's because she had a dentist appt. and I had to work a little later than usual. Chewbacca (her dog) died the night before. Matt came up to Ella and Weston and said "Guys I have some bad news for you, Chewbacca, died". I had already told Ella this, but I forgot to prepare Weston who is a dog lover. I looked at Weston and said "yes, honey Chewbacca went to live in heaven". Trying to break the news in a better way. Matthew says "No he didn't. He is in the ground over there". Too funny how literal kids can be!
Work was good. Busy day which is always better than being bored. Last night I got home right before dinner, so we ordered pizza. Andy went up to Adam's apartment to celebrate his birthday. I stayed home and relaxed with the kids.
This week I have also been starting a new "tradition" with Ella. She's been pretty clingy lately, so I decided to have special time at night. I take about 10-15 minutes to cuddle with her, talk, and read books. She has a hard time letting me go back downstairs, but I think it is good for her to have this time with me. Especially since Weston gets special time while doing treatments.
Today: Mammy and Poppy came down to take the kids geo-cacthing (sp?). You go out into the woods and find treasure that people place there. It was the kids first time doing it and they loved it. I got to finally start training for the MS bike tour (one of those to-do list things that I haven't gotten to). I biked 17 miles!!! Not bad for my first time. Now I have 55 miles left to go and have to get up the next day to do another 75. Yicks!!! I've done it before, but I was 10 years younger and in a lot better shape. It was a great experience though. The wind on your face. The quiet of the road. The smells of summer!!! I miss, miss, miss this part of single life. I guess I will just have to suck it up and put the kids in the bike stroller and take them to train. The stroller is really too small for them now though and they fight. It's not pleasent to bike up hill while two kids are fighting in the back. So annoying!!!
Last week:
Monday: Hung around during the morning and cleaned. The kids were well behaved and actually playing nicely together. Then we went to Hopeville to "ride bikes", but Weston decided he was too tired when we got there and did not want to ride bikes. So Ella got one trip around the campground and we had to leave. It was really hot anyway. I promised ice cream to get them to leave. Thankfully I was able to talk them into grocery store bought ice cream because I had to go shopping anyway. Then we went to Kris's pool for an hour swim.
Tuesday: I worked. The kids went to Kris's house and swam.
Wed: Ella had a check up in the morning. Her face is about 90% back to normal. Yah! The doctor said that she should finish the medication (two more weeks) and she'll be fine. Yah. That was a quick appointment too.
Then we came home. Off to the dentist at 12:00, so my sister watched them for an hour. My FINAL cleaning until February. Yeah!!! (I had two cleanings and two cavities filled). I picked up my kids and some of my laundry (thank you Kris) and was able to fit in an appointment to get Weston's hair cut (long over due). Then back home for a few hours. Swim class at 4:45 (threatening rain again), and back home again. Phew!
Thursday: Ali came down with the boys. She wanted to take Ella out on a special date to try and bond with her. They went to see the movie Ice Age 3 and bought some "girly" items at Bath and body works. The boys played here nicely together and Ben fell asleep on the couch. In the afternoon we did a bunch of errands (bank, laundry, food preparation at my parent's house...I don't have a food processor and needed one). Then home again. This night we went to Dairy Queen to get blizzards. Proceeds from this event went to the Children's Miracle Network which Weston's hospital is a part of.
Friday: Work again. I dropped the kids off late at Missy's because she had a dentist appt. and I had to work a little later than usual. Chewbacca (her dog) died the night before. Matt came up to Ella and Weston and said "Guys I have some bad news for you, Chewbacca, died". I had already told Ella this, but I forgot to prepare Weston who is a dog lover. I looked at Weston and said "yes, honey Chewbacca went to live in heaven". Trying to break the news in a better way. Matthew says "No he didn't. He is in the ground over there". Too funny how literal kids can be!
Work was good. Busy day which is always better than being bored. Last night I got home right before dinner, so we ordered pizza. Andy went up to Adam's apartment to celebrate his birthday. I stayed home and relaxed with the kids.
This week I have also been starting a new "tradition" with Ella. She's been pretty clingy lately, so I decided to have special time at night. I take about 10-15 minutes to cuddle with her, talk, and read books. She has a hard time letting me go back downstairs, but I think it is good for her to have this time with me. Especially since Weston gets special time while doing treatments.
Today: Mammy and Poppy came down to take the kids geo-cacthing (sp?). You go out into the woods and find treasure that people place there. It was the kids first time doing it and they loved it. I got to finally start training for the MS bike tour (one of those to-do list things that I haven't gotten to). I biked 17 miles!!! Not bad for my first time. Now I have 55 miles left to go and have to get up the next day to do another 75. Yicks!!! I've done it before, but I was 10 years younger and in a lot better shape. It was a great experience though. The wind on your face. The quiet of the road. The smells of summer!!! I miss, miss, miss this part of single life. I guess I will just have to suck it up and put the kids in the bike stroller and take them to train. The stroller is really too small for them now though and they fight. It's not pleasent to bike up hill while two kids are fighting in the back. So annoying!!!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Going by fast
Well it's still been a lot of running around. We've had lots of doctors appointments and between the broken dryer and our new eating habits (blood type diet) I feel like I've been running around. We have had some fun though. Last Monday, Mammy came down and we went to Hopeville where we walked along the hiking path and went to the beach. Once again, Ella swam and Weston played with his tractors at the edge of the pond. It was a good time and the kids had a lot of fun.
Today we went to Hopeville again. This time to ride bikes but Weston wasn't feeling it, so we had to leave. We went to Campbells Farm stand and the grocery store for ice cream. Then we went to Kris and Scott's house to swim in the pool for an hour or so. It was HOT!!!!
At Campbells Farm stand Ella was running around in circles and I said "Ella stop running in circles you are going to annoy people" She says back to me "No, and anyway I'm not running in circles, I'm running in ovals". She also told me this morning that clorax was great for cleaning things and some other cleaning solution. She loves to watch the commercials and tell me about all the products out there.
Last Friday we went to see a youth production of Cinderella at Glastonbury High School with Keri and Emily. The kids did really well considering that they didn't have anything to drink there and it was way past their bedtime. Ella came out of the auditorium and said "That was awesome!" Weston was pretty tired and was able to be calmed by the pacifier.
Saturday was Jack's fourth birthday party. It was a pool party and ofcoarse I was the only mother in a bathing suit. There were a couple of fathers in the pool though! It was nice to catch up with Tiffany again and the kids had a blast. Weston began calling the dog "weird dog". I have no idea why. Saturday night they slept over my mom and dad's house. Thankfully because Andy and I went out and had a little too much fun. It was a rough Sunday for us.
Today we went to Hopeville again. This time to ride bikes but Weston wasn't feeling it, so we had to leave. We went to Campbells Farm stand and the grocery store for ice cream. Then we went to Kris and Scott's house to swim in the pool for an hour or so. It was HOT!!!!
At Campbells Farm stand Ella was running around in circles and I said "Ella stop running in circles you are going to annoy people" She says back to me "No, and anyway I'm not running in circles, I'm running in ovals". She also told me this morning that clorax was great for cleaning things and some other cleaning solution. She loves to watch the commercials and tell me about all the products out there.
Last Friday we went to see a youth production of Cinderella at Glastonbury High School with Keri and Emily. The kids did really well considering that they didn't have anything to drink there and it was way past their bedtime. Ella came out of the auditorium and said "That was awesome!" Weston was pretty tired and was able to be calmed by the pacifier.
Saturday was Jack's fourth birthday party. It was a pool party and ofcoarse I was the only mother in a bathing suit. There were a couple of fathers in the pool though! It was nice to catch up with Tiffany again and the kids had a blast. Weston began calling the dog "weird dog". I have no idea why. Saturday night they slept over my mom and dad's house. Thankfully because Andy and I went out and had a little too much fun. It was a rough Sunday for us.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August already?
Well things have been busy around here, but we haven't been having as much fun. With Andy's surgery, Ella's lyme disease, and all the running around we just haven't been doing as much "fun" stuff. This past week we did find time to go back to the children's museum. Thankfully this time Keri, Emily, and Danny came so I had atleast one adult to talk to and I also went and got the libruary pass, so we got in for FREE!!! Gotta love that. The kids had a blast as always. Ella had a doctor's appt. in Old Saybrook so we went there to be closer to it. After her appt. we went to the mall because it was the Gap's friends and family event. 30% off our favorite jeans!!! Weston was an animal in the mall, but Ella was able to pick out some shoes she loved (jewels on the top, ballet shoes). Then we found a dress to match. The woman working at the gap called her a "little diva" when she heard how particular she was being. I got Ella to agree on one pair of jeans because they have a butterfly design on the back, but she made sure that I knew that she still though jeans were "stupid". Then Andy met us there and we went shopping for adult jeans. Buy three get one free!!! I am now the proud owner of five pairs of jeans!!! Wow, that hasn't happened in years. I almost have a full week of jeans!
After shopping we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. Yummy!!! The kids were exhausted so I was thinking it was going to be an awful experience but it was so wonderful. The food came out quick so they were able to eat fast because they were starving. Our dinner was delicious. It was a great experience. I have to say that while the kids are still horrible in stores, they really have been behaving in restaurants.
The best part of this week though was that Weston has pooped on the potty without any accidents for eight days in a row now!!!! Holy crap I can't believe it! I really was at my wits end with potty training and he just got it this week. He is now putting himself on the potty without having to be brought and fought with. Today he took off his pants and pooped on our lawn. Oh well, not on my floor or in his pants!! I'm so glad he didn't do that yesterday at Darren's picnic though. It was bad enough that he peed off of the second floor porch while people were trying to walk under it. When I saw what was happening I knew immediately that it must be Weston. How embarrasing, but pooping on the lawn would have been much worse!!
Today we went blueberry picking with Keri, emily, and Danny. Then Amy came with Gracyn and we went to the park down the road. Then off to McDonalds for lunch. We came back here and put some hand me down clothes in bins. Then off to buy Weston's reward for pooping for a week straight...a tractor!!! We then went to Nana and Pa's to get some fans and our laundry. In two weeks time our dryer, lawn mover, and air conditioner broke! While getting the fans I found an AC of ours from Warwick. SCORE!!! and it was small enough for me to carry down the stairs and to put in our window since Andy still can't lift anything heavy and neither can my parents!! Sweet!! Oh, and our car broke too (on the way to the dr.'s with Ella) Apparently it was a death trap and would have taken my legs off in a very short time. I just paid more than a mortgage payment to fix that one! Ella does have Lyme disease and they want to put Weston' on overnight G tube feeds. Ugh! It's been quite a couple of weeks, but it's looking up!
After shopping we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. Yummy!!! The kids were exhausted so I was thinking it was going to be an awful experience but it was so wonderful. The food came out quick so they were able to eat fast because they were starving. Our dinner was delicious. It was a great experience. I have to say that while the kids are still horrible in stores, they really have been behaving in restaurants.
The best part of this week though was that Weston has pooped on the potty without any accidents for eight days in a row now!!!! Holy crap I can't believe it! I really was at my wits end with potty training and he just got it this week. He is now putting himself on the potty without having to be brought and fought with. Today he took off his pants and pooped on our lawn. Oh well, not on my floor or in his pants!! I'm so glad he didn't do that yesterday at Darren's picnic though. It was bad enough that he peed off of the second floor porch while people were trying to walk under it. When I saw what was happening I knew immediately that it must be Weston. How embarrasing, but pooping on the lawn would have been much worse!!
Today we went blueberry picking with Keri, emily, and Danny. Then Amy came with Gracyn and we went to the park down the road. Then off to McDonalds for lunch. We came back here and put some hand me down clothes in bins. Then off to buy Weston's reward for pooping for a week straight...a tractor!!! We then went to Nana and Pa's to get some fans and our laundry. In two weeks time our dryer, lawn mover, and air conditioner broke! While getting the fans I found an AC of ours from Warwick. SCORE!!! and it was small enough for me to carry down the stairs and to put in our window since Andy still can't lift anything heavy and neither can my parents!! Sweet!! Oh, and our car broke too (on the way to the dr.'s with Ella) Apparently it was a death trap and would have taken my legs off in a very short time. I just paid more than a mortgage payment to fix that one! Ella does have Lyme disease and they want to put Weston' on overnight G tube feeds. Ugh! It's been quite a couple of weeks, but it's looking up!
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