So, K and I have head colds to beat the band and now poor H is starting to get a runny nose. I was wondering how long it would take before all of our travels and the weather changes and the new germs acquired along the way caught up.
But, we're going to try to tough it out and we're heading out on the rails today for H's birthday celebration continuation. Th Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will take us to a waterfall where we can walk around and splash in the water and such. When we return, hopefully H will nap for a few so we can get his balloons inflated so that when he wakes from his nap he gets the full on Buzz party he is hoping for. And hopefully the fresh air will do us all some good and get this cold out of our systems!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
40 days, 40 nights
No, its not Lent, and no I haven't misread the calendar; rather Frank has now been gone for 40 days and tonight will be the 40th night. It is also H's third birthday, although, if you ask him, he's still just turned twelve. Today was a fun filled day, that started with H's final swimming lesson of the session. He got a certificate (award) stating that he was a Pre A swimmer, and a list of skills he can do.
After swimming, he asked for pancakes (there is a big surprise) and strawberries, so we went out to breakfast for the Birthday Boy's requested breakfast. We squeaked in to Grandma's house just in time to get ready for our big afternoon trip. We packed some sandwiches and snacks and piled back into the van with Grandma for a trip to the ZOO!!!!! We got to check out most of the animals (elephants, giraffes, zebras, eagles and bears were among the favorites) then hit the Zoo Train that takes you to Washington Park and the playground there. Daddy called as we were boarding the train and H told him about the animals and the train, and probably talked to him more than he has at any one time than since he left. After half an hour or so at the playground, we headed back to the zoo to see a few more animals, including penguins and sea lions.
Then, we went to the gift shop, and H got a new Dinosaur (T-Rex) that "eats" things by picking them up with his mouth at the end of a stick. K got a White Siberian Tiger kitty and both kiddos fell asleep on the way home.
To top the day off, I am under the distinct impression that the turkey baster on this baby is about to say that he or she is done baking. While my belly button never "popped" with H or K, I am feeling like that might happen with this kiddo, which just reinforces the notion that each pregnancy and each child is different. Also, a head cold that K and I have been experiencing is knocking us both out and making us feel crankier than normal. I've been super-dosing the kids with Vitamin C and I think they are feeling that as well. I hope it helps this pass quickly for K and skip over H altogether.
In any case, 40 days are down, and although I don't have a countdown yet for when he'll return, I think we've all gotten into a routine that will allow the next few months to pass quickly. On his end, he has stayed up late and gotten up early to call us so that he can hear those jealously guarded and softly whispered "I lulv you, dadda's" and "I misshyou" on those days that the kids will talk on the phone often preceded by many "no, I don't wanna talk's" or "my turn talk" followed by silence while holding the phone.
On our end, we've kept busy with swimming school and playgrounds or playlands, and trips to various local attractions and points of interest to the average 2-3 year old (or at least to our extraordinary 2-3 year old). Soon, the wedding celebrations will begin and end and then we move on to our next road trip and adventures.
After swimming, he asked for pancakes (there is a big surprise) and strawberries, so we went out to breakfast for the Birthday Boy's requested breakfast. We squeaked in to Grandma's house just in time to get ready for our big afternoon trip. We packed some sandwiches and snacks and piled back into the van with Grandma for a trip to the ZOO!!!!! We got to check out most of the animals (elephants, giraffes, zebras, eagles and bears were among the favorites) then hit the Zoo Train that takes you to Washington Park and the playground there. Daddy called as we were boarding the train and H told him about the animals and the train, and probably talked to him more than he has at any one time than since he left. After half an hour or so at the playground, we headed back to the zoo to see a few more animals, including penguins and sea lions.
Then, we went to the gift shop, and H got a new Dinosaur (T-Rex) that "eats" things by picking them up with his mouth at the end of a stick. K got a White Siberian Tiger kitty and both kiddos fell asleep on the way home.
To top the day off, I am under the distinct impression that the turkey baster on this baby is about to say that he or she is done baking. While my belly button never "popped" with H or K, I am feeling like that might happen with this kiddo, which just reinforces the notion that each pregnancy and each child is different. Also, a head cold that K and I have been experiencing is knocking us both out and making us feel crankier than normal. I've been super-dosing the kids with Vitamin C and I think they are feeling that as well. I hope it helps this pass quickly for K and skip over H altogether.
In any case, 40 days are down, and although I don't have a countdown yet for when he'll return, I think we've all gotten into a routine that will allow the next few months to pass quickly. On his end, he has stayed up late and gotten up early to call us so that he can hear those jealously guarded and softly whispered "I lulv you, dadda's" and "I misshyou" on those days that the kids will talk on the phone often preceded by many "no, I don't wanna talk's" or "my turn talk" followed by silence while holding the phone.
On our end, we've kept busy with swimming school and playgrounds or playlands, and trips to various local attractions and points of interest to the average 2-3 year old (or at least to our extraordinary 2-3 year old). Soon, the wedding celebrations will begin and end and then we move on to our next road trip and adventures.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Of Birthdays and (heaving sigh)
So, H's big third birthday is next week, and all he talks about is his "Buzz Birthday" and how he's going to have a Buzz cake and Buzz balloons and Buzz, buzzz, buzzzzz like a bee. Unfortunately, Buzz is just not the "in" thing right now and it has been next to impossible to fulfill every one of his requests, but we're working on it. By the way, if you ask him how old he's going to be on his birthday, he says twelve every time. I ask him if he means three and he says, "no, twelve."
I've found a design for the cake that I think I can work with, and will make it myself. He wants strawberry, and I found a pretty neat site with some tasty looking recipes for strawberry cake (among other things), so hopefully that will work well for us. I think I have cake covered. Buzz cake-check. Balloons, however, uh.... yeah I can only find those online and I'm not exactly sure how you get a mylar balloon filled if you order it online? The only place locally that I haven't tried is florists, which I just thought of, so perhaps today I'll be calling around to local florists to see who might have a Buzz Lightyear balloon.
Aside from pre-occupation with birthdays, we've been trying to keep busy in the rainy, freezing weather. Perhaps I became too acclimated to the south too fast, but now its downright freezing here. Seriously - its snowing on Mount Hood and they are still skiing (pesky pregnancy keeps me from enjoying some northwest spring skiing - boo hoo!).
Speaking of baby-to-be, things are going pretty well. 99 days until baby's due date - woo hoo for double digits! Blood sugars are pretty solid and baby has generally only been jumping and active when everyone else is, which is a blessing at this point. I miss solid, undisturbed sleep more than anything else from my pre-child days, but they will only be little for so long, I know.
K has been having nightmares lately, complaining of H taking her toys (meanwhile he is snoring beside us) and last night it was "Momma, wait for me" as if I leave her behind on a regular basis or something. I wonder if there is a dream analysis lab for the dreams of a 22 month old? Of course, I would generally love to know what she is doing/thinking when she is awake too, as she takes a crayon and draws on the bottom of her bare food while I type.
I've found a design for the cake that I think I can work with, and will make it myself. He wants strawberry, and I found a pretty neat site with some tasty looking recipes for strawberry cake (among other things), so hopefully that will work well for us. I think I have cake covered. Buzz cake-check. Balloons, however, uh.... yeah I can only find those online and I'm not exactly sure how you get a mylar balloon filled if you order it online? The only place locally that I haven't tried is florists, which I just thought of, so perhaps today I'll be calling around to local florists to see who might have a Buzz Lightyear balloon.
Aside from pre-occupation with birthdays, we've been trying to keep busy in the rainy, freezing weather. Perhaps I became too acclimated to the south too fast, but now its downright freezing here. Seriously - its snowing on Mount Hood and they are still skiing (pesky pregnancy keeps me from enjoying some northwest spring skiing - boo hoo!).
Speaking of baby-to-be, things are going pretty well. 99 days until baby's due date - woo hoo for double digits! Blood sugars are pretty solid and baby has generally only been jumping and active when everyone else is, which is a blessing at this point. I miss solid, undisturbed sleep more than anything else from my pre-child days, but they will only be little for so long, I know.
K has been having nightmares lately, complaining of H taking her toys (meanwhile he is snoring beside us) and last night it was "Momma, wait for me" as if I leave her behind on a regular basis or something. I wonder if there is a dream analysis lab for the dreams of a 22 month old? Of course, I would generally love to know what she is doing/thinking when she is awake too, as she takes a crayon and draws on the bottom of her bare food while I type.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Going swimmingly
Things here are going rather well, with a few minor exceptions; the kids have decided that they shouldn't really attempt to sleep until at least 10:30 or 11:00 at night AND H has decided that he no longer requires naps. Put this together with swimming lessons that begin at 9 a.m. and it all makes for one sleepy Mommy. That said, we did make it on time both days this week (so far) and after each day's lesson, we've gone and spent some fun time with the kids.
Yesterday, we went to a local park downtown and the kids played on the playground and made friends with others their ages, followed by a trip to Jantzen Beach Center (or whatever is called these days) for a ride on the carousel. We also got to see the Budweiser Clydesdales, who are in the parking lot on display. They have them in little stalls (well, the stalls are very little for such big animals) and their names are listed above each one, so H had a good time trying to learn and remember each name.
Today, we made a trip across the river to the Children's Museum that is up by the Zoo. Since we have a pass to our local museum, it was a free entry, and therefore, we only had to pay gas to get there and back, which was handy. It is right next to the Zoo, and I think we'll definitely have to make another trip that way on a nicer day to hit the Zoo and go on the Zoo Train. In the meantime, there is a pretty neat water works exhibit that the kids really enjoyed, and K LOVED the music room, while H was really upset being asked to leave the Dinosaurs and the digger room (fake rocks and stones with all kinds of shovels and trucks and conveyor belts.
Two more days of swimming lessons this week - hopefully Mommy makes it through!
Yesterday, we went to a local park downtown and the kids played on the playground and made friends with others their ages, followed by a trip to Jantzen Beach Center (or whatever is called these days) for a ride on the carousel. We also got to see the Budweiser Clydesdales, who are in the parking lot on display. They have them in little stalls (well, the stalls are very little for such big animals) and their names are listed above each one, so H had a good time trying to learn and remember each name.
Today, we made a trip across the river to the Children's Museum that is up by the Zoo. Since we have a pass to our local museum, it was a free entry, and therefore, we only had to pay gas to get there and back, which was handy. It is right next to the Zoo, and I think we'll definitely have to make another trip that way on a nicer day to hit the Zoo and go on the Zoo Train. In the meantime, there is a pretty neat water works exhibit that the kids really enjoyed, and K LOVED the music room, while H was really upset being asked to leave the Dinosaurs and the digger room (fake rocks and stones with all kinds of shovels and trucks and conveyor belts.
Two more days of swimming lessons this week - hopefully Mommy makes it through!
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