I can't believe Austin is already 9 months old! It really caught me off guard today when my mom laid him down for a nap, and I just looked at how 'big' he was! Ugh...time flies way too fast. This week I took Austin in for his 9 month checkup and a follow-up for his ears. He was 19 lbs 15 oz (40% percentile) and he was just over the average with a length of 28' 3/4". His well check went well. Although he DID NOT like having his finger pricked for a hematocrit (sp?) test! That was awful, and then he still had to get his round two of H1N1 flu shots. As for the ears....:( I have already called the ENT for an appointment. She said the ears looked better, but there was still fluid. So, not looking forward to the possibility of tubes. Otherwise he is doing great! He slept through the night two times this past week....of course then Alyssa woke up for whatever reason. The doctor says its time for me to let him cry himself back to sleep - no need to feed. Ugh...not ready for that battle. Seems easier to just stop the crying with a bottle and get him back to sleep even though I am exhausted. Austin is becoming very verbal with his 'dadada' babble, his yelling, and his grunting! It is quite funny.
Momo came into town yesterday so mom & dad could go to a wedding. I think both of the kiddos REALLY enjoyed having her. SO DID I! I hope that one day I will be as patient and helpful as she is! Thanks for doing all the laundry Momo! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Alyssa had softball practice today. On Sundays dad takes her and helps coach as well. He said Alyssa had a meltdown because she wanted to be at third and someone else went there. She does a good job of going after hit balls and trying to catch them. However, she really struggled with hitting today. Poor thing...dad said you could tell she was getting frustrated at the end. HOWEVER....I write about this because this is where we were proud. When she got home she wanted to play outside while dad grilled. She went and got the tee out and was practicing off the tee on her own! I hope that persistence will always continue!
Love you both so much my precious babies! Alyssa....looking forward to the field trip to the zoo this week. Austin...I hope we all have some restful nights this week! :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Catching up...
Trying to think of some highlights I want to point out:
Easter Weekend was GREAT! We headed home to see the family on Friday and stayed through Sunday. Friday evening Alyssa went fishing with her dad, popo, uncle and cousins. I think they had an awesome time. Saturday was time with both grandparents and even great granny. Sunday was a long day but included time for church, 3 easter egg hunts, and time spent with all of the kiddos aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. What an amazing day! Alyssa had a great time hunting for eggs....she really enjoyed the ones with money since she is not a fan of candy. Lucky for us...and for my students! I usually share the candy with them. Austin of course did not do much. He does not like to sit in the grass. So, he sat on blankets and just tried to eat the eggs!
This past week has been super busy! It has included 3 baseball games for daddy's team, one for alyssa's team, picture day for softball, and daddy's birthday and birthday dinner!!!! We went out to eat a day early and the kids were GREAT! Even Austin! He got a little loud....he was just having too much fun playing peek a boo at the restaurant. He gets very loud when he is excited, and when he is mad. Hard to tell the difference.
Alyssa....couple sidenotes about you! You have a VERY sensitive nose, and you do not like certain smells. You can't stand when we have peppermints or gum in our mouth. SILLY GIRL! You also don't like candy - except M&M's. BUT you sure LOVE your sweets. You want dessert at every meal, if possible. I found out that you buy ice cream almost every day for lunch at school. And, then you still ask for dessert at supper. I think I am going to have to limit your amount of times at school! You are getting better with softball. You are the youngest on your team. Last time you played first base. Also....funny story for the books if I didn't already write it. I asked you why you didn't want to be the 'pitcher' for your team. You told me you didn't want to put on all the stuff and be behind the batter. Bless your little heart....you were confused...thinking the pitcher was the catcher. Once I cleared that up...you were very eager to be the pitcher. You have figured out to ask your coach to play the positions where the ball will go to! :)
Austin....you are still waking up 1-2 times in the night. :( You are quickly on the move, and stand up all the time. You love the toys that make any sort of noise....you start to do your own little bouncing dance. All this while hanging onto that wub-a-nub pacifier! AND, bathtime is quite a mess these days. There is water everywhere with all your splashing. Can't wait to take you to the beach.
Almost forgot....took Alyssa to the doctor this week for a follow up on her ears. Looks like the ear infection with drainage may have actually been a good thing. Looks like the hole on her left ear has closed about 60-70%, so hopefully all will heal on its own. The doctor said the inflammation may have helped that hole close up. So, as of now, we will follow up again in a couple of months and currently no plans for surgery to patch it up. We will just have to put a plug in her left ear when swimming!
Okay...I will close for now. Must get a few things done before I take Alyssa to watch some dance and cheer performances at school.
Love you to the moon and back ms. alyssa & mr. austin!
Easter Weekend was GREAT! We headed home to see the family on Friday and stayed through Sunday. Friday evening Alyssa went fishing with her dad, popo, uncle and cousins. I think they had an awesome time. Saturday was time with both grandparents and even great granny. Sunday was a long day but included time for church, 3 easter egg hunts, and time spent with all of the kiddos aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. What an amazing day! Alyssa had a great time hunting for eggs....she really enjoyed the ones with money since she is not a fan of candy. Lucky for us...and for my students! I usually share the candy with them. Austin of course did not do much. He does not like to sit in the grass. So, he sat on blankets and just tried to eat the eggs!
This past week has been super busy! It has included 3 baseball games for daddy's team, one for alyssa's team, picture day for softball, and daddy's birthday and birthday dinner!!!! We went out to eat a day early and the kids were GREAT! Even Austin! He got a little loud....he was just having too much fun playing peek a boo at the restaurant. He gets very loud when he is excited, and when he is mad. Hard to tell the difference.
Alyssa....couple sidenotes about you! You have a VERY sensitive nose, and you do not like certain smells. You can't stand when we have peppermints or gum in our mouth. SILLY GIRL! You also don't like candy - except M&M's. BUT you sure LOVE your sweets. You want dessert at every meal, if possible. I found out that you buy ice cream almost every day for lunch at school. And, then you still ask for dessert at supper. I think I am going to have to limit your amount of times at school! You are getting better with softball. You are the youngest on your team. Last time you played first base. Also....funny story for the books if I didn't already write it. I asked you why you didn't want to be the 'pitcher' for your team. You told me you didn't want to put on all the stuff and be behind the batter. Bless your little heart....you were confused...thinking the pitcher was the catcher. Once I cleared that up...you were very eager to be the pitcher. You have figured out to ask your coach to play the positions where the ball will go to! :)
Austin....you are still waking up 1-2 times in the night. :( You are quickly on the move, and stand up all the time. You love the toys that make any sort of noise....you start to do your own little bouncing dance. All this while hanging onto that wub-a-nub pacifier! AND, bathtime is quite a mess these days. There is water everywhere with all your splashing. Can't wait to take you to the beach.
Almost forgot....took Alyssa to the doctor this week for a follow up on her ears. Looks like the ear infection with drainage may have actually been a good thing. Looks like the hole on her left ear has closed about 60-70%, so hopefully all will heal on its own. The doctor said the inflammation may have helped that hole close up. So, as of now, we will follow up again in a couple of months and currently no plans for surgery to patch it up. We will just have to put a plug in her left ear when swimming!
Okay...I will close for now. Must get a few things done before I take Alyssa to watch some dance and cheer performances at school.
Love you to the moon and back ms. alyssa & mr. austin!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Not a winner at Bunco...
So, I went to Bunco tonight...and I lost. :( Is it maybe because the prizes were beautiful pots of plants???? So, see Austin has already broken one other pretty pot I won at Bunco. And, on Saturday morning we were only up early for about 15 minutes before he headed straight for one plant that he pulled over and spilled the dirt everywhere! He is ALL about getting into the plants, trashcans and fans!!! And, the funniest thing is when he gets mad or doesn't like something he sits there and grunts with his fists clenched tightly. This makes Chad & I laugh. Austin has gotten his three rounds of shots...not sure there is honestly much of a change. We go back mid-April for his 9 month check up, and they will check the ears out then. So, we shall wait and see. Austin is VERY busy, and he wants to pull up on everything!
Alyssa is cracking me up a lot these days. The latest is the 'SERIES' of questions I get every morning on the way to school. The other morning was the loads of questions about the 12 year old who took who parents truck and drove on the interstate. She was very curious how the police could find his parents. :) This morning was something else...but the long day has kept me from remembering. And, the best part of her Monday was playing 'pretend boyfriends' with her best friend 'A' after school. But I was rest assured when she told me there was NO kissing!
Alyssa is cracking me up a lot these days. The latest is the 'SERIES' of questions I get every morning on the way to school. The other morning was the loads of questions about the 12 year old who took who parents truck and drove on the interstate. She was very curious how the police could find his parents. :) This morning was something else...but the long day has kept me from remembering. And, the best part of her Monday was playing 'pretend boyfriends' with her best friend 'A' after school. But I was rest assured when she told me there was NO kissing!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Ear Infections Stink!
Dear Austin,
Well, your sixth tooth broke through on Wednesday, March 24. One of the top right ones. You were sleeping through the night last week, but this week has been not been so good. You are waking up about midnight and 5 am. Yesterday we went back to the doctor for another checkup. Your ears were still red and bulging. It lead the doctors to give you the first day of shots. Boo! We had to go back today for round two. The doctor said they looked better, so that is good, but there was still some redness. You did sleep through the night last night! You cried just a bit today, and then you were good. So strong....'atta boy! Sad news...we go back tomorrow for the third day of shots. :( Hopefully they will be better. If not...we go back in two weeks, and the doctors could tell us to get tubes put in. So, we will see!
On the bright side...before your doctor's appointment we had an awesome morning! You were VERY proud of yourself this morning. I was grading papers on the couch and you pulled yourself up to stand there. Oh, the grin that was behind that pacifier! You are all about trying to pull up and stand right now. And, you want in every trash can and fan in the house! Then, we packed up and headed to the park. We played, and you even did some slides with alyssa, and you LOVED the swings. You had fun watching a squirrel, and then we had a picnic in the park. You were soooo good. After that, we headed over to ride the train. Alyssa loves to ride the train, and you seemed to enjoy it just as much! You were smiling and very excited through the whole ride. And, the weather was just gorgeous for us as well!
Now you are napping while Alyssa plays, and I am off to grade more papers. :( Before I forget....baths have become very exciting for you. I have to close the curtains some because you splash water EVERYWHERE as you get very excited. It is pretty funny. I love seeing you so happy about so many things. Keep that spirit forever.
And, Alyssa....I hope that you and your brother will continue to have the relationship you have now. You two love one another so much, and you take such good care of him. He won't be able to get away with much having you around!!!
I love you both....Mom
Well, your sixth tooth broke through on Wednesday, March 24. One of the top right ones. You were sleeping through the night last week, but this week has been not been so good. You are waking up about midnight and 5 am. Yesterday we went back to the doctor for another checkup. Your ears were still red and bulging. It lead the doctors to give you the first day of shots. Boo! We had to go back today for round two. The doctor said they looked better, so that is good, but there was still some redness. You did sleep through the night last night! You cried just a bit today, and then you were good. So strong....'atta boy! Sad news...we go back tomorrow for the third day of shots. :( Hopefully they will be better. If not...we go back in two weeks, and the doctors could tell us to get tubes put in. So, we will see!
On the bright side...before your doctor's appointment we had an awesome morning! You were VERY proud of yourself this morning. I was grading papers on the couch and you pulled yourself up to stand there. Oh, the grin that was behind that pacifier! You are all about trying to pull up and stand right now. And, you want in every trash can and fan in the house! Then, we packed up and headed to the park. We played, and you even did some slides with alyssa, and you LOVED the swings. You had fun watching a squirrel, and then we had a picnic in the park. You were soooo good. After that, we headed over to ride the train. Alyssa loves to ride the train, and you seemed to enjoy it just as much! You were smiling and very excited through the whole ride. And, the weather was just gorgeous for us as well!
Now you are napping while Alyssa plays, and I am off to grade more papers. :( Before I forget....baths have become very exciting for you. I have to close the curtains some because you splash water EVERYWHERE as you get very excited. It is pretty funny. I love seeing you so happy about so many things. Keep that spirit forever.
And, Alyssa....I hope that you and your brother will continue to have the relationship you have now. You two love one another so much, and you take such good care of him. He won't be able to get away with much having you around!!!
I love you both....Mom
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I love Spring Break!
What a WONDERFUL day it was today!!!
Yesterday we did not do too much exciting....I dropped Austin off at school, while Alyssa & I went to work in my room and go to the grocery store. Then we headed home to unload & reload to go set up for our casino party! Then it was back home to get ready & meet the sitter! Chad and I had an AWESOME time at our casino night....good times & laughs with many dear friends! AND....I want to go gambling SO bad! I love me some blackjack....and I even picked up learning how to play some Craps tonight! And, Chad....well....he does NOT enjoy gambling! He would rather hang on to the money! :)
Today was AMAZING! We woke up early. I was a 'fool' and scheduled Alyssa's dentist appointment early.
Alyssa my dear....how you DISLIKE the dentist (and any doctors). I feel so bad because you get yourself worked up in tears so quickly. :( We did actually get you to lay on the table this time so the lady could clean & floss your teeth. (Last time you stayed in my lap...baby steps...) We still have not gotten to take pictures of your teeth - that is the goal for the next visit. The doctors have commented on how tight your teeth are and have told me both times that braces will be in the future - more so sooner than later :(. Ugh...poor thing. I 'DREAD' those days and pray that you will overcome most of your anxiety issues by then!
After the appointment we went to meet Meghan and the kiddos! We all headed to SA to watch Pinkalicious at the Magic Theatre. You seemed to LOVE the show. You got to run around with your friends on the awesome playground before and after the show. We also enjoyed a sack lunch picnic there after the show. Then we headed to Sonic for 'happy hour' before going on to the Witte Museum. We went through the dinosaur exhibit, and I was impressed that you were not scared of the dinosaurs in there! You had a blast playing in the Science Treehouse. Had some cool things in there. After that we loaded up, and we did a little shopping in Old Navy. You helped me pick out Austin's swim trunks. So cute!!!! Then we met four of my college girlfriends for dinner. I didn't think you were going to make it (or myself) but you ate a bit and then it was time to call it a day!!! You were out in no time on the way home. Austin spent the day at his daycare, and hanging out at the baseball field with Dad. THANK YOU for a great time today Alyssa - I had a blast! I look forward to so many more memories with you. I love you my sweetie! And a major thanks to Kinley's mom for planning most of this great day!!
Yesterday we did not do too much exciting....I dropped Austin off at school, while Alyssa & I went to work in my room and go to the grocery store. Then we headed home to unload & reload to go set up for our casino party! Then it was back home to get ready & meet the sitter! Chad and I had an AWESOME time at our casino night....good times & laughs with many dear friends! AND....I want to go gambling SO bad! I love me some blackjack....and I even picked up learning how to play some Craps tonight! And, Chad....well....he does NOT enjoy gambling! He would rather hang on to the money! :)
Today was AMAZING! We woke up early. I was a 'fool' and scheduled Alyssa's dentist appointment early.
Alyssa my dear....how you DISLIKE the dentist (and any doctors). I feel so bad because you get yourself worked up in tears so quickly. :( We did actually get you to lay on the table this time so the lady could clean & floss your teeth. (Last time you stayed in my lap...baby steps...) We still have not gotten to take pictures of your teeth - that is the goal for the next visit. The doctors have commented on how tight your teeth are and have told me both times that braces will be in the future - more so sooner than later :(. Ugh...poor thing. I 'DREAD' those days and pray that you will overcome most of your anxiety issues by then!
After the appointment we went to meet Meghan and the kiddos! We all headed to SA to watch Pinkalicious at the Magic Theatre. You seemed to LOVE the show. You got to run around with your friends on the awesome playground before and after the show. We also enjoyed a sack lunch picnic there after the show. Then we headed to Sonic for 'happy hour' before going on to the Witte Museum. We went through the dinosaur exhibit, and I was impressed that you were not scared of the dinosaurs in there! You had a blast playing in the Science Treehouse. Had some cool things in there. After that we loaded up, and we did a little shopping in Old Navy. You helped me pick out Austin's swim trunks. So cute!!!! Then we met four of my college girlfriends for dinner. I didn't think you were going to make it (or myself) but you ate a bit and then it was time to call it a day!!! You were out in no time on the way home. Austin spent the day at his daycare, and hanging out at the baseball field with Dad. THANK YOU for a great time today Alyssa - I had a blast! I look forward to so many more memories with you. I love you my sweetie! And a major thanks to Kinley's mom for planning most of this great day!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Some pics...
Okay...I am working on figuring out the pictures. So here are a few...until I can get on my Mac and upload some more. These are from February.
A picture of my three favorite people at dad's fundraiser day!
My future baseball player....LOVE this smile!
Our two blessings....
A picture of my three favorite people at dad's fundraiser day!
My future baseball player....LOVE this smile!
Our two blessings....Spring Break is here!
I have to start by talking about last Sunday...What an AWESOME day it was! We (all four of us) spent most of the day out in the backyard and on the back porch. We finally got out Austin's swing - took down one of Alyssa's...and watched the two of them swing side by side. We moved the playpen on the back porch, I graded papers :( outside, and we even went to pick up dinner and enjoyed eating outside.
I am so glad this past week is over. Alyssa had her first two softball games for the 'Thunder' team. Quite entertaining! She also was not feeling well. She got over the stomach bug, but then she got some sort of infection that led to some major draining of the ear. Took her to the doctor on Wednesday and got some meds. She is doing much better now - you could see a great difference one day later.
We also tried going out to eat one night...why do we do this??? Austin is not nearly as good as Alyssa was as restaurants! I ate some with Alyssa while dad took care of his boy. Got the to-go boxes and headed home quickly.
Baseball is not going too well right now for dad....we need some major prayers and hope for it to turn around in the right direction. Austin is into EVERYTHING! He wants to check out everything and put everything in his mouth. He is really starting to pull up on things a lot. He also likes to try to stand up on all fours. Looks like he is doing some push-ups or something! He is not really interested in sitting still at baseball games either. He loves to laugh at this toy horse that sings. He sits and bounces and giggles while it plays. I also laugh at how he sits and kicks his legs when he gets excited....reminds me of all the kicking I felt in my belly before he was born. And when you smile sometimes...you crinkle up your nose. SO cute.
Alyssa is so happy to be on spring break...as are we! Tonight she and I made a cake, and she had fun putting on the icing and sprinkles...along with licking the bowl and the icing. My kind of girl!
We have been busy the past few days. We had a birthday party on Friday, and two yesterday. Today was a family day...and it was awesome to not be in a rush anywhere. We went to church, then tried to take some pics but Austin was asleep, so we went to lunch instead. I actually got to eat as Austin stayed asleep in the booth while the three of us enjoyed our lunch. I had a bit of a moment....God was truly testing my patience....as Alyssa spilled cranberry juice on her dress. Remember....we didn't do the pictures...we were going back!!!! So, after my husband reminded me...along with me taking a chill pill...it was only an accident. So, after lunch we headed to take Easter pictures with a bunny. THANK GOODNESS for photo shop...the photographer said she would take care of it! The kids were GREAT at the pictures, and I can't wait to see them.
After that we headed home for the rest of the afternoon. Chad took Alyssa to softball practice...he even helped out. What a change to go from teenage boys to coaching 5-7 year old girls!!!
Looking forward to some great memories this week! I love you both so much.
And by the way....one of the GREATEST sounds in the world is the giggle of a baby! Makes everything better.
I am so glad this past week is over. Alyssa had her first two softball games for the 'Thunder' team. Quite entertaining! She also was not feeling well. She got over the stomach bug, but then she got some sort of infection that led to some major draining of the ear. Took her to the doctor on Wednesday and got some meds. She is doing much better now - you could see a great difference one day later.
We also tried going out to eat one night...why do we do this??? Austin is not nearly as good as Alyssa was as restaurants! I ate some with Alyssa while dad took care of his boy. Got the to-go boxes and headed home quickly.
Baseball is not going too well right now for dad....we need some major prayers and hope for it to turn around in the right direction. Austin is into EVERYTHING! He wants to check out everything and put everything in his mouth. He is really starting to pull up on things a lot. He also likes to try to stand up on all fours. Looks like he is doing some push-ups or something! He is not really interested in sitting still at baseball games either. He loves to laugh at this toy horse that sings. He sits and bounces and giggles while it plays. I also laugh at how he sits and kicks his legs when he gets excited....reminds me of all the kicking I felt in my belly before he was born. And when you smile sometimes...you crinkle up your nose. SO cute.
Alyssa is so happy to be on spring break...as are we! Tonight she and I made a cake, and she had fun putting on the icing and sprinkles...along with licking the bowl and the icing. My kind of girl!
We have been busy the past few days. We had a birthday party on Friday, and two yesterday. Today was a family day...and it was awesome to not be in a rush anywhere. We went to church, then tried to take some pics but Austin was asleep, so we went to lunch instead. I actually got to eat as Austin stayed asleep in the booth while the three of us enjoyed our lunch. I had a bit of a moment....God was truly testing my patience....as Alyssa spilled cranberry juice on her dress. Remember....we didn't do the pictures...we were going back!!!! So, after my husband reminded me...along with me taking a chill pill...it was only an accident. So, after lunch we headed to take Easter pictures with a bunny. THANK GOODNESS for photo shop...the photographer said she would take care of it! The kids were GREAT at the pictures, and I can't wait to see them.
After that we headed home for the rest of the afternoon. Chad took Alyssa to softball practice...he even helped out. What a change to go from teenage boys to coaching 5-7 year old girls!!!
Looking forward to some great memories this week! I love you both so much.
And by the way....one of the GREATEST sounds in the world is the giggle of a baby! Makes everything better.
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