The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
1. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
2. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read the player’s blog.
3. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.
Q. What were you doing 5 years ago today?
1. Planning my wedding
2. Finishing up my Deaf Education degree
3. Working at Cornerstone Books
4. Working at Steak n Shake
5. Learning a LOT about life
Q. 5 things on your to do list today
1-Get my haircut
2- Call about my brakes
3- Pack
4- Laundry
5-Call and reschedule doctors appts.
Q. 5 snacks you enjoy
1- Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards
2-Special K bars (Chocolate drizzle)
3-Cheddar rice cakes
4- whole fruit strawberry frozen popsicles
5- fruit snacks
Q. 5 things you would do if you were a billionare
1- Build RVC a new church facility
2-Pay off our debt and that of those close to us
3-Build a new house
4-Invest in some good causes
5- Have a lot of fun randomly giving money away (Give big or go Home)
Q. 5 jobs you have had
1- Lifeguard
2-Violin Teacher
3-Waitress- Steak n Shake
4-Deaf Education Teacher
5-Mom
Q. 5 people you want to tag
1- Tiffany
2-Jonell
3-Ann
4-Summer
5-Becky
Sunday, June 8, 2008
When it all hits the fan...
Our morning started with a phone call letting us know that Dave's grandma had passed away over the night. It's not completely unexpected, but it it still sad. What's worse, is that we were not able to see her before she passed. Circumstances worked against us and it just didn't happen. We found out the visitation and funeral are on Tuesday and Wednesday respectivelly. Unfortunately, these are the only 2 days that Dave is working this week. He was able to get things switched around thogh.
Meanwhile, after church, Dave took Noah home to nap while I had a farewell lunch with a friend who is moving to Denver. Noah napped the whole time I was gone. When I got home, Dave left to play frisbee golf and I decided to try and taken the kids to the mall to get Father's Day presents since I had my nifty new stroller. Well, that was a bad move on my part. When will I learn? Suffice it to say, Noah was in time out in Kohls while women stared at me with disapproval. The minute I had Noah calmed down, had him apologize and got him situated, Callie let loose with all she was worth. I realized that she had soaked through her outfit and all my spares were...in the van. I was going to buy her an outfit there anyway because I had exchanged one she had outgrew before she could wear it. Until then though, she rode around in just her diaper wailing. (I eventually did dress her as she wailed outside of Kohls)
Noah refused to ride in his new stroller as we walked the length of the mall to get to Penneys. I just kept walking and he followed. Although I did get many funny looks from parents. On any other day, I wish I could say that I knew EXACTLY what to do to get my kid to obey and hop in that stroller and that we were on our merry way. Some days, I CAN wave that magic mom wand and make it happen. Other days, like today, my wand has gone missing...and along with it...my patience.
When we got to Penneys, both children started screaming at the top of their lungs. There was a whole line of people waiting to check out that all took time to stare at the Broadway Musical that was unfolding before their eyes. I felt my resolve completely shatter. I laid my head against a post and just took a deep breath, picked Callie up, told Noah to get back into the stroller (for the 48th time) and proceeded to the checkout. While waiting, Noah picked up my wallet and dropped it, scattering literally everything I had in there (which is a lot of crap) all over the floor.
Then, in my lowest moment, a kind voice says to her daughter, "Let's help this lady pick up her wallet." She bends down and quickly helps me gather all my things, picks up the wallet and hands it to me. In the most knowing and sympathetic voice she quietly says, "It's hard, isn't it?". "Yes" I reply as I (no joke) start crying. For some reason, this woman's compassion was my undoing and I just lost it in the middle of JC Penneys. More women started looking at me as I have tears running down my face. I am mortified that I have been reduced to tears. Then, Noah gets off the stroller AGAIN and I have to ask him for the 49th, 50th, 51st, and 52nd time to get back on the stroller.
God must have known I couldnt' handle much more. I got a phone call from my sister-in-law, Laura, who just listened as I verbally threw up on her the events of the last 20 minutes. Then, I ran into my friend Ann and her two kids who were leisurely walking the mall. I walked up to her about ready to cry again at the sight of seeing a friendly face. She walked me to where our car was parked. It was just what I needed to calm down. Noah of course, was behaving at that time.
At the end of the day however, I still come to two conclusions: Parenting is NOT easy. I love my kids and they are worth it all.
Meanwhile, after church, Dave took Noah home to nap while I had a farewell lunch with a friend who is moving to Denver. Noah napped the whole time I was gone. When I got home, Dave left to play frisbee golf and I decided to try and taken the kids to the mall to get Father's Day presents since I had my nifty new stroller. Well, that was a bad move on my part. When will I learn? Suffice it to say, Noah was in time out in Kohls while women stared at me with disapproval. The minute I had Noah calmed down, had him apologize and got him situated, Callie let loose with all she was worth. I realized that she had soaked through her outfit and all my spares were...in the van. I was going to buy her an outfit there anyway because I had exchanged one she had outgrew before she could wear it. Until then though, she rode around in just her diaper wailing. (I eventually did dress her as she wailed outside of Kohls)
Noah refused to ride in his new stroller as we walked the length of the mall to get to Penneys. I just kept walking and he followed. Although I did get many funny looks from parents. On any other day, I wish I could say that I knew EXACTLY what to do to get my kid to obey and hop in that stroller and that we were on our merry way. Some days, I CAN wave that magic mom wand and make it happen. Other days, like today, my wand has gone missing...and along with it...my patience.
When we got to Penneys, both children started screaming at the top of their lungs. There was a whole line of people waiting to check out that all took time to stare at the Broadway Musical that was unfolding before their eyes. I felt my resolve completely shatter. I laid my head against a post and just took a deep breath, picked Callie up, told Noah to get back into the stroller (for the 48th time) and proceeded to the checkout. While waiting, Noah picked up my wallet and dropped it, scattering literally everything I had in there (which is a lot of crap) all over the floor.
Then, in my lowest moment, a kind voice says to her daughter, "Let's help this lady pick up her wallet." She bends down and quickly helps me gather all my things, picks up the wallet and hands it to me. In the most knowing and sympathetic voice she quietly says, "It's hard, isn't it?". "Yes" I reply as I (no joke) start crying. For some reason, this woman's compassion was my undoing and I just lost it in the middle of JC Penneys. More women started looking at me as I have tears running down my face. I am mortified that I have been reduced to tears. Then, Noah gets off the stroller AGAIN and I have to ask him for the 49th, 50th, 51st, and 52nd time to get back on the stroller.
God must have known I couldnt' handle much more. I got a phone call from my sister-in-law, Laura, who just listened as I verbally threw up on her the events of the last 20 minutes. Then, I ran into my friend Ann and her two kids who were leisurely walking the mall. I walked up to her about ready to cry again at the sight of seeing a friendly face. She walked me to where our car was parked. It was just what I needed to calm down. Noah of course, was behaving at that time.
At the end of the day however, I still come to two conclusions: Parenting is NOT easy. I love my kids and they are worth it all.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Hooray!
The stroller is here...and it is awesome!!! I love it. Other good things: I got a massage on Friday, we got to see baby Kate on Friday night, our friends Dan, Darlene, and Bill all hung out with us this evening. Life is good.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
ZOO (Again)
We are making good use of our membership at the zoo. We went again today, this time bringing our friends, Tony and Sarah and their kiddos. The weather was a bit iffy in the morning, but then cleared up and got HOT. My sunburn is proof. We let the kids play in the splash zone for awhile. It took Noah a little while to warm up to it, but then there was no stopping him. :-)
It was another fun family day. Now, we are babysitting the Riv-man, while his rants go out for their anniversary (5 years!). Noah is having some issues sharing, but we are working on that. However, after his full day and only 1 hour nap, it seems a bit of a struggle.
Dave is playing with a face filter program that can enhance or distort pictures. He just made Noah look like an alien and is laughing so hard, that the kids and the dog are staring at him and laughing nervously and looking around. Silly Daddy.
It's been a good day.
It was another fun family day. Now, we are babysitting the Riv-man, while his rants go out for their anniversary (5 years!). Noah is having some issues sharing, but we are working on that. However, after his full day and only 1 hour nap, it seems a bit of a struggle.
Dave is playing with a face filter program that can enhance or distort pictures. He just made Noah look like an alien and is laughing so hard, that the kids and the dog are staring at him and laughing nervously and looking around. Silly Daddy.
It's been a good day.
Monday, June 2, 2008
The adventures of Captain Poopy Pants
Today's adventure takes us to the bathtub. Yes, floating feces were found in the bathtub where young Noah was taking his bath. The disgusting turds consumed the bathwater. Captain Poopy Pants' trusty sidekick, "Scrubbing Mommy" came to the rescue while Daddy took Noah to the other bathtub to clean off. Scrubbing Mommy, well, scrubbed, and disinfected the offending area. Afterwards declaring it safe to use for another day. Catch the next installment of Captain Poopy Pants where he takes on the porcelain throne...hopefully. :-)
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Welcome Baby Kate!!!
Callie has a new friend! Our friends, Rocky and Abby just welcomed baby Kathryn Elizabeth into the world early this morning (2:25am). She is 7 pounds, 14 ounces and is 19.5" long. Everyone is doing well. Hooray! Congratulations Rocky and Abby!
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