I've been thinking hard and long about what I want to do for Lent. Do I want to give something up, do I want to change something in my life, or add something? I know a lot of people give up something related to food or beverage, but right now, I just can't do that. Gall Bladder problems making it challenging enough to find things that I want to eat or drink. I spent some time thinking about it and have decided to do 3 things: 1) read a book a week on something related to digging deeper in my faith 2) want to get back into blogging 2x a week and 3) want to start drinking 24 oz. of water a day. All of them are very do-able with where my life is right now. I know doing these things will help me spiritually and physically. I know I'm a little late on getting this going, but better late than never.
Today...there's not much to say on the family front. It's been a quiet day here (which are the best kind). Kids are enjoying there toys, playing pretty well with each other, and sleeping well. Nick's vocabulary is growing by the day. Liz is becoming more and more mobile by the day, developing new skills all the time. Both kids have an affinity for water...dogs' water bowl, toilets, humidifiers, and of course bath time. Thinking swim lessons will be in our future...will have to wait until late spring to make sure I'm completely healed up first.
Well, that's it for now. Back to reality...dogs need walks, I need to put together a snack for Sunday School tomorrow, etc. Hope everyone has a wonderful start to their week!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Monday, August 22, 2011
Where does my day go?
I never feel like I get anything done during the day. But yet, I rarely sit down and at the end of most days, I look around the house and can't even tell I had attempted to clean off the table, the kitchen island, or the computer desk. I have to keep reminded myself that being home full time isn't my priority...being mom is.
Maybe I get hung up on the issue of not being able to see a finished project or product at the end of the day? If the counters, computer desk, table, and island are clear, I can see progress. When I'm able to complete a load of laundry, I can see an empty laundry basket. Will that laundry be somehow filled back up by tomorrow, yes, but for at least a moment it's empty.
In my daily routine as mom, the only things that I have to show for my day are a small garbage can full of diapers, more dirty laundry, a few more empty jars of baby food, another bottle of formula has been finished off by Liz, a few more sippy cups and bottles are in the dishwasher, and the aftermath of hurricane Nick is left in the family room. In other words, I don't see any progress from this job.
None the less, I do love my "job." All the smiles, giggles, laughs, and silly things my kids do make up for all the other stuff.
I did have a fabulous weekend at the Women of Faith Conference in Indianapolis this past weekend. Made some new friends and am definitely going back next year. Also was able to attend a fireworks show put on by my brother-in-law and got to spend a few hours with my sister-in-law, brother-in-law and their two boys. If I get a chance, I'll post pictures later. I'm going somewhere that I haven't been in a while...the gym.
Maybe I get hung up on the issue of not being able to see a finished project or product at the end of the day? If the counters, computer desk, table, and island are clear, I can see progress. When I'm able to complete a load of laundry, I can see an empty laundry basket. Will that laundry be somehow filled back up by tomorrow, yes, but for at least a moment it's empty.
In my daily routine as mom, the only things that I have to show for my day are a small garbage can full of diapers, more dirty laundry, a few more empty jars of baby food, another bottle of formula has been finished off by Liz, a few more sippy cups and bottles are in the dishwasher, and the aftermath of hurricane Nick is left in the family room. In other words, I don't see any progress from this job.
None the less, I do love my "job." All the smiles, giggles, laughs, and silly things my kids do make up for all the other stuff.
I did have a fabulous weekend at the Women of Faith Conference in Indianapolis this past weekend. Made some new friends and am definitely going back next year. Also was able to attend a fireworks show put on by my brother-in-law and got to spend a few hours with my sister-in-law, brother-in-law and their two boys. If I get a chance, I'll post pictures later. I'm going somewhere that I haven't been in a while...the gym.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Feeling very blessed
Last week the doctor that always seems to come through for me, did so once again. He is going to be working closely with me over the next couple months to find a way to end the insomnia and the constant sweating that has been making my life so miserable the last few months. I think the new medication he gave me is definitely on the right track. May still need to tweak it, but it's good to see improvements.
As for my thyroid...according to the doctor's report...my thyroid looks like she expected it to on the ultrasound...like someone who has a thyroid that is slowly losing function. When I asked things like...was it enlarged or was there any kind of growth on it, the nurse just repeated her original statement. Wow...so glad she called with such useless information.
On Sat. Nick had yet another "first"...he got his first haircut. By the very small amount of hair I was able to collect, it was more like a trim. He sat in the chair all by himself. Scott was able to distract him with a toy and used the toy to get him to tilt his head as needed. As usual, Nick did a great job and was his super cute, easy going self.
Yesterday was my birthday...and it was everything that I had hoped it would be and more. I didn't go anywhere special and for that matter, didn't do anything that made it super special. For years I had dreamed of the day that I would celebrate my birthday with my husband and kids. And for more than six years, I wasn't able to fulfill the second part of that dream. Yesterday, my dream was finally a reality...I shared my special day with my husband and two little miracles.
As for my thyroid...according to the doctor's report...my thyroid looks like she expected it to on the ultrasound...like someone who has a thyroid that is slowly losing function. When I asked things like...was it enlarged or was there any kind of growth on it, the nurse just repeated her original statement. Wow...so glad she called with such useless information.
On Sat. Nick had yet another "first"...he got his first haircut. By the very small amount of hair I was able to collect, it was more like a trim. He sat in the chair all by himself. Scott was able to distract him with a toy and used the toy to get him to tilt his head as needed. As usual, Nick did a great job and was his super cute, easy going self.
Yesterday was my birthday...and it was everything that I had hoped it would be and more. I didn't go anywhere special and for that matter, didn't do anything that made it super special. For years I had dreamed of the day that I would celebrate my birthday with my husband and kids. And for more than six years, I wasn't able to fulfill the second part of that dream. Yesterday, my dream was finally a reality...I shared my special day with my husband and two little miracles.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Pretty good day!
Had a packed day today! Had an ultrasound of my thyroid this morning and my doctor's office called me back a few short hours later, so I'm assuming they have the results already...will need to call tomorrow. Will be super annoyed if I have to go back for more images...the radiologist was tied up this morning, so they didn't have her review anything before they sent me on my way. (It's a 20+ min drive with two kids to this testing location.)
Anyways...after the quick trip to the lab, I managed to stop by the pet store for two bags of dog food (which I split into two purchases so that I could use two coupons and saved myself $10), then made it to the gym and FINALLY signed up for a gym membership, then had a nice lunch at Olive Garden, went to Target and managed to save more than $60 between sales, coupons and rebate checks on baby supplies and household cleaners, then went to the ob/gyn who is changing things up a bit in hopes that it stops the chronic sweating problem that is wreaking havoc on my life. Couldn't have gotten all this done without the help of Emily, a young woman from church who went with me today. Everything would have taken 10 times longer and I certainly wouldn't have had the energy or patience.
Getting all that done in one day is giving me the drive to keep checking stuff of my to-do list. So it's time for me to sign off for the day and tackle more projects!
Anyways...after the quick trip to the lab, I managed to stop by the pet store for two bags of dog food (which I split into two purchases so that I could use two coupons and saved myself $10), then made it to the gym and FINALLY signed up for a gym membership, then had a nice lunch at Olive Garden, went to Target and managed to save more than $60 between sales, coupons and rebate checks on baby supplies and household cleaners, then went to the ob/gyn who is changing things up a bit in hopes that it stops the chronic sweating problem that is wreaking havoc on my life. Couldn't have gotten all this done without the help of Emily, a young woman from church who went with me today. Everything would have taken 10 times longer and I certainly wouldn't have had the energy or patience.
Getting all that done in one day is giving me the drive to keep checking stuff of my to-do list. So it's time for me to sign off for the day and tackle more projects!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Back in the Saddle Again...
I can't believe it's been almost a year since I posted anything on here. These past 12 months resemble a roller coaster or two that I have been on at Cedar Point...up a very tall hill, very slowly, swoop down the hill at top speed (screaming all the way), loop after loop that turned my life upside down faster than I could blink, and many twists and turns before the ride came to a stop.
Anyways...it's time to get this blog up and running again. There are so too many people our lives that would like to hear from us more often, but it's not easy trying to keep up with everyone while chasing two kids around the house.
For the moment, the kids and I are in a good groove. Liz has finally figured out that whole eating thing, but still enjoys her bottles a few times a day. Nick is eating more and more everyday and is great when it comes to finger foods. He isn't big on drinking fluids, but I do my best to get as much in him as I can, as often as I can.
Last two days we haven't gone anywhere. Nick loves playing with his massive toy collection and Liz loves rolling around on the floor, playing with a toy or two here and there that she happens to come across. I love spending my days playing with the kids and enjoying cuddles here and there. Their smiles, giggles, and constant babble make up for things like really stinky diapers and baby puke. Since everyone took a nap at the same time today, I was able to join in to make it family nap time. When I heard Nick in his crib chattering to himself, I silently prayed he would go back to sleep. And even though I ended up needing to get up, it was a very refreshing few hours that made the even much more pleasant and productive for me.
I managed to get a few phone calls made today, get my list ready for shopping tomorrow, and put the finishing touches on a dinner that was partially prepared already. Nice to sit down and enjoy dinner with Scott tonight.
I would like to ask for a few prayers for tomorrow...I have a doctor's appointment and need to find a way to get through to a doctor just how miserable I am right now. I have developed a very common post-partum condition that is causing my thyroid to be over active at times and under active at other times. It's really affecting my hormones, which is wreaking havoc on just about every angle of my life. I can't seem to get through to anyone just how miserable I am right now and no one seems to want to offer me any other options. I love my kids and I love being home with them. There are times where I don't feel like I'm giving 100% because of this thyroid condition and am feeling guilty and frustrated about it. I know there are some out there and I'm hoping that the doctor that has come through for me multiple times before will be able to do it again.
And also on my agenda for tomorrow...a gym membership...time for me to start carving out a little bit of time a few days a week to taking care of me! I've driven by the gym a million times and find a reason why I shouldn't stop each and every day. Tomorrow is it...no more excuses!
Anyways...it's time to get this blog up and running again. There are so too many people our lives that would like to hear from us more often, but it's not easy trying to keep up with everyone while chasing two kids around the house.
For the moment, the kids and I are in a good groove. Liz has finally figured out that whole eating thing, but still enjoys her bottles a few times a day. Nick is eating more and more everyday and is great when it comes to finger foods. He isn't big on drinking fluids, but I do my best to get as much in him as I can, as often as I can.
Last two days we haven't gone anywhere. Nick loves playing with his massive toy collection and Liz loves rolling around on the floor, playing with a toy or two here and there that she happens to come across. I love spending my days playing with the kids and enjoying cuddles here and there. Their smiles, giggles, and constant babble make up for things like really stinky diapers and baby puke. Since everyone took a nap at the same time today, I was able to join in to make it family nap time. When I heard Nick in his crib chattering to himself, I silently prayed he would go back to sleep. And even though I ended up needing to get up, it was a very refreshing few hours that made the even much more pleasant and productive for me.
I managed to get a few phone calls made today, get my list ready for shopping tomorrow, and put the finishing touches on a dinner that was partially prepared already. Nice to sit down and enjoy dinner with Scott tonight.
I would like to ask for a few prayers for tomorrow...I have a doctor's appointment and need to find a way to get through to a doctor just how miserable I am right now. I have developed a very common post-partum condition that is causing my thyroid to be over active at times and under active at other times. It's really affecting my hormones, which is wreaking havoc on just about every angle of my life. I can't seem to get through to anyone just how miserable I am right now and no one seems to want to offer me any other options. I love my kids and I love being home with them. There are times where I don't feel like I'm giving 100% because of this thyroid condition and am feeling guilty and frustrated about it. I know there are some out there and I'm hoping that the doctor that has come through for me multiple times before will be able to do it again.
And also on my agenda for tomorrow...a gym membership...time for me to start carving out a little bit of time a few days a week to taking care of me! I've driven by the gym a million times and find a reason why I shouldn't stop each and every day. Tomorrow is it...no more excuses!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Fun in Marion
Scott and I went to Marion Saturday afternoon to visit his family and stayed the night at his sister and brother-in-law's house. It was nice to visit with everyone and exchange gifts...baby shower and birthday gifts for me and baby shower gifts for Christy. Saturday night, Alan put together a fantastic fireworks display...almost 40 minutes of fireworks. Here's a few pictures from the evening's event.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Baby Nursery #1
With some urgency, we put together a second nursery. It's so stinkin' cute if I do say so myself. Of course it is construction themed...what else would we have in our house?!?!?
It wouldn't be a McDonald home improvement project without Casey's involvement.
And then there's Peaches...who is close enough to see the action, but does stay out of our way.
After battling the wall paper border and some defective parts...here is the completed nursery!
It wouldn't be a McDonald home improvement project without Casey's involvement.
And then there's Peaches...who is close enough to see the action, but does stay out of our way.
After battling the wall paper border and some defective parts...here is the completed nursery!
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