We've been up to...

I have been busy keeping this active little three year old of mine outside and moving! Last week when it was HOT HOT HOT we went to the Spectrum and did the white trash thing and let Micah play in the fountains. He has a blast! He always meets new little friends and they follow each other around until it is time for us to leave.


Brooklyn watched from the side, but didn't have as much fun.


Then on Saturday morning (before I was feeling really sick) we met up with Brooke, Emma and Heidi for some fun at the firehouse. It was an open house and the kids could get in the truck, use the hose and tour the station. Micah couldn't get enough of the truck. He hopped in it at every chance he got. I am glad that we went when we did because they got a call and had to leave just a half hour after we got there. It made for a fun exit for the kids!


I had to add this story because I thought it was funny. Sometimes it shows how Chad and I grew up differently and it cracks me up. I always tease him about how he eats kid food. Seriously, he is one of the pickiest eaters I know and his sister tells me he gets it from his parents. On the other hand, I have a dad that is a very adventurous eater, so we are always trying something new. On Sunday my mom made a pork loin for dinner. When he sat down to eat the conversation went like this:
Chad-What's this?
Mom-Pork loin.
Chad-Loin, as in groin?
Mom-No, it's a center cut.
Me-No Chad, you aren't eating pig penis.
Chad-I was about to say...
Dad-If that scared you, then you should have seen it before I cut it.
Chad-I think I would have blushed!
Of course, Chad being the unadventurous type, skipped the pork loin and later went home to make a bologna sandwich and Velveeta with crackers. He made my point for me!

Hit by a Mack Truck

That's what I feel like right now. I woke up on Saturday feeling a little sore. I knew I had some blocked milk ducts that were bothering me, but I didn't know it would turn into full blown mastitis! Through the rest of the day things just went down hill. I got the chills and then a fever and a headache. All my muscles ached as if I had run a marathon and I was weak. I almost fell over picking up Brooklyn. My fever went up to 102 and I couldn't sleep. I decided to go into Urgent Care today, which by the way forgot us in our room for over an hour. They said my body seems to be fighting it well and just to sleep, drink lots of water and take Tylenol. For the time being I am out of commission and Chad has pretty much taken on the role of single parent, except for the breastfeeding! He is even doing all the chores. Thanks Chad! I also have to thank my mom for watching brooklyn for hours yesterday while I napped. OK, I promise next post will have pictures!

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Micah is priceless. He does or says things everyday that keep us laughing. Today I was laying across the couch and he poked at my boob. I covered it and gave him the what-the-heck look. He looks up at me and says "Dats where you lemonade is." Needless to say, Chad and I were busting up! Where did he get that?

Another Lesson Learned

#298 Never overestimate your child's maturity. Today I was getting the kids ready to walk the neighborhood. After buckling Brooklyn into the stroller and having Micah sit on his bench behind her, Micah requested his blanket. I know, it was hot, but he is more like a buddy than a blanket. He wasn't yet buckled, but I ran inside and in less than the 30 seconds it took me to grab the blanket, Micah had hopped out of his seat and took the brakes off the stroller. As I was running out the garage door, he was just letting go of the stroller and it was heading down the driveway with poor little Brooklyn quietly riding in the front. Luckily, I caught it in time and from now on, I will ALWAYS remember to buckle him before taking my eyes off him!

Lessons Learned

#294 Never try to share a drink with Micah. Taking only a sip or two before handing it over, I returned in just minutes to an almost entirely empty cup. At least I got a little whipped cream!

#295 Never underestimate the destructive power of a boy. Who needs to open up a screen door when you can push your way through it? The screen door will just move out of the way, even if it does bend the frame a bit and take it completely off the tracks.

#296 A baby born with hair will almost indefinitely lose it. Brooklyn's head of strawberry blond hair is falling out. The hair that once looked like this:

Now looks like this:

In it's place is very blond fuzz. Might I add that she has gotten so much cuter in that time! Anyways, all that is left is a bit on the top and a mullet in the back. Still adorable!

#297 Don't let the relatives spoil your kids. After spending most of the weekend with my family, Brooklyn has spent most of her time both awake and asleep in someone's arms. She is now throwing a fit because I can't do the same for her all day today!

Mean, mean, mean!

That's right, I am the meanest mom ever! I have a little boy who is now an expert limit tester. I feel like most of the day I am just counting to two (hopefully not reaching three) or yelling at him. I feel terrible about it. I just want to enjoy him and have fun, but he is constantly doing something that needs to be punished. Within the last little bit he has peed on Brooklyn's play gym, poured out half his bath water on the floor, screamed at Brooklyn to wake her up, wallowed in a puddle before having to leave, threw a keyboard down the stairs, spit on my parents furniture, and just never seems to listen. Janice, I am right there with you! You want to love them and be easy on them, but I can't allow him to act this way or think it is acceptable, so I am the meanest mom in the world right now. I thought I was just about to lose it yesterday. After four hours of Brooklyn's whining and crying she finally fell asleep in the car. After about fifteen minutes, Micah yells in her face only to wake her up. I was livid. I got out of the car and yelled at him and told him how naughty that was to wake her up. I finished and got back in my seat when he started sobbing and saying "I just don't know what to do." That broke my heart. I broke down and started crying. I felt like a big jerk, but what do I do? I can't allow him to do that, but I don't want to have to reprimand him constantly. I have to remind myself it is a phase and it will pass, right? Luckily, I have a family that is happy to help out and a husband that doesn't mind bringing home dinner when I am spent! It is a good thing they are so stinkin' cute, it makes it easier to forgive them after a bad day, right?


So here is how that day ended. I found it amusing and I think you will too!

Fall is here...but someone should tell the weather!

I always think of October as the official beginning of fall, but even October has been more like summer here. It is so dang hot! Well, here are some of the things that I am into or looking forward to this fall:

*Cooler weather. Hello boots and sweaters!


*Seeing my kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes.


*Finding new fun websites like mint.com and floorplanner.com


*Great cosmetics on the cheap...Lippin' Large is great!


*Watching Boston Legal and Biggest Loser, the only shows I seem to really follow.


*Pumpkin flavored foods. Corner Bakery Pumpkin Bars are so yummy!


*Losing weight (nice that I list that right after food and Biggest Loser), but I tend to lose weight in fall and winter. I guess I have less of an appetite or I stress over holidays.


*Getting past this post partem crud and colic. I wouldn't wish it on anyone!


*My birthday, the one time when it is all about me...that never happens when you are a mom!


*Seeing family for Thanksgiving.


*Ooh, and getting a new haircut! I was thinking about this one. I hope I can pull it off!