Emma Progression, I was feeling sentimental about the leaps babies make in the 1st year both physical and mental.
Birth
6 Months
One YearThursday, July 17, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Bested by a Car Seat
I had this great morning planned for the kids and I. A 10am bubble party playgroup then off to the gym where the kids can play in the playroom then lunch at Kewpees. Wyatt was sooooo excited.
I realized at about 9:30 that Randy left the car seat cover in the dryer and never put it back on the car seat. Which means all the buckles belts latches were off. No problem, I can do this. I've never down it before. At 10:45..... after an hour and 15 minutes of swearing at my husband over the phone for never finishing anything he starts and being a horrible direction giver, 2 beers and a bout of tears, the God damn thing finally came together and was finished.
I don't know whats irking me more, the fact that Randy never finished anything he starts, that Wyatt had to miss out on a fun playdate and I had to miss the gym, the fact that I couldnt figure out how to put the car seat back together myself or that it took me 2 beers to calm down to rationally figure it out.
NOT a good morning. On the good side. I didn't let Wyatt see me get that frustrated over something so stupid. Not a good example to set.
So, I created our own bubble party in our backyard for Wyatt and Emma. I think its gotten his mind off it for now. Nice save mum.
I realized at about 9:30 that Randy left the car seat cover in the dryer and never put it back on the car seat. Which means all the buckles belts latches were off. No problem, I can do this. I've never down it before. At 10:45..... after an hour and 15 minutes of swearing at my husband over the phone for never finishing anything he starts and being a horrible direction giver, 2 beers and a bout of tears, the God damn thing finally came together and was finished.
I don't know whats irking me more, the fact that Randy never finished anything he starts, that Wyatt had to miss out on a fun playdate and I had to miss the gym, the fact that I couldnt figure out how to put the car seat back together myself or that it took me 2 beers to calm down to rationally figure it out.
NOT a good morning. On the good side. I didn't let Wyatt see me get that frustrated over something so stupid. Not a good example to set.
So, I created our own bubble party in our backyard for Wyatt and Emma. I think its gotten his mind off it for now. Nice save mum.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Lifer
How does a Navy Wife know when she's in deep shit ?
When her husband starts referring to the U.S. Navy as "we" and "us"
Shoot me please.
When her husband starts referring to the U.S. Navy as "we" and "us"
Shoot me please.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Birthdays
It happened my baby is one. My dirt eating, fireplace climbing all around adorable daughter is One Year Old.
We had a big party with all our family. Emma had no nap and did really great, She still wanted to party even at her 7pm bedtime. But it was kinna like... walk walk fall walk fall walk walk fall. She was pooped. It was a great 1st birthday.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Flying Leap
Oh time does fly....and leap....right out of the crib. Yes, M has discovered how to get out
fall out of her crib. I thought she'd be bruise free for her birthday, but nope. She's got a new egg/bruise. Even took her to the hospital. My doc laughed when I asked "is all this normal" referring to the climbing/walking/falling/bruising. Wyatt was 100% different. I think I see a gray hair peeking out of my head.
fall out of her crib. I thought she'd be bruise free for her birthday, but nope. She's got a new egg/bruise. Even took her to the hospital. My doc laughed when I asked "is all this normal" referring to the climbing/walking/falling/bruising. Wyatt was 100% different. I think I see a gray hair peeking out of my head.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
The Thrill of the Hunt
Randy has been on his fishing kick. He gets fishing fever every May and it lasts until the end of October. We've come to a point now, where the fishing poles have their very own spot in our car where they stay "just in case" we find a good fishing spot. (on the way home from the grocery store, on the way back from grandma's, on the way to the hospital cause I have a fishing lure stuck in my finger) Anyway....our favorite go-to spot is Anderson Pond in Kenosha. Its where I went as a kid. They stock it full of fish in May, so you always leave there with a fish or at least a catch.
He's trying to instill this love of fishing in Wyatt. Wyatt.....will do a good 1st cast and will be content for about 10 minutes, (or less if he gets a catch) then its all about the "fishin' snacks". He just needs that one first catch and he's done. He'll then stroll along the shore eating his Chex mix, checkin' in on dad "How ya doin' dad" "Good Wyatt" "Don't step in goose poop dad" "I won't Wyatt"
If dad catches a fish its "Good Job dad!"
Friday, June 20, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Normalcy
I put Wyatt in Kiddie Korner for the summer. Its just a fun little camp type thing for 4-6 year olds that he goes to for the morning. They play games do crafts, etc, etc.
I watched Wyatt the first 2 days. I watched him run off, crawl off, do noodle legs. If they were all standing in the circle holding hands, Wyatt was in the middle of the circle, sitting. He was the only one to do that. I waited a few times before I got out of the car to talk to him about it. I did this for 2 days. The girls (college chicks run this thing) seemed sweet and I told them if he gets to be where its too much with the running around call me, I'll come get him. They said, he was doing great and they can handle it.
Today was the first day I didn't watch him from a far. When I came to pick him up there was new girl there and she comes to me and asks "Have you considered getting Wyatt an aide?" (Im thinking this new girl drew the short straw) As my heart sank I gave her a firm "No. He's never needed an aide." Then she went into this obviously rehearsed-in-her-head speech about how "they are surrounded by a street and how if 1 aide is the the bathroom with another kid, it only leaves 1 of them to watch the kids, and they are concerned for his safety when he runs away. He is very well-behaved, he just runs away." She said some student teachers like themselves are aides and it would be free. So, I told her give me the name of someone and I'll look into it.
So does this mean I have to keep him away till we get the aide? I feel sick.
Mind you, Wyatt has automatic street brakes. He never goes into the street (knock on wood) I completely understand what she is saying though. And Wyatt and I have talked about it since the first day. And every morning he tells me "Im not gonna run away, Im going to play with every body and NOT sit" It's also not fair that one teacher has to stop what shes doing to go retrieve my kid who thinks its hilarious that she's "chasing him" He really isn't naughty. He's not a bad kid. He's just on a different path. He loves kiddie korner he tells me.
I just wanted to give him some normalcy. Not to be the kid that has an adult helping him function during class. To be around kids that are not mentally disabled. To see how they play and interact and to have him interact in the same way.
Maybe the longing for normalcy was for me.
I watched Wyatt the first 2 days. I watched him run off, crawl off, do noodle legs. If they were all standing in the circle holding hands, Wyatt was in the middle of the circle, sitting. He was the only one to do that. I waited a few times before I got out of the car to talk to him about it. I did this for 2 days. The girls (college chicks run this thing) seemed sweet and I told them if he gets to be where its too much with the running around call me, I'll come get him. They said, he was doing great and they can handle it.
Today was the first day I didn't watch him from a far. When I came to pick him up there was new girl there and she comes to me and asks "Have you considered getting Wyatt an aide?" (Im thinking this new girl drew the short straw) As my heart sank I gave her a firm "No. He's never needed an aide." Then she went into this obviously rehearsed-in-her-head speech about how "they are surrounded by a street and how if 1 aide is the the bathroom with another kid, it only leaves 1 of them to watch the kids, and they are concerned for his safety when he runs away. He is very well-behaved, he just runs away." She said some student teachers like themselves are aides and it would be free. So, I told her give me the name of someone and I'll look into it.
So does this mean I have to keep him away till we get the aide? I feel sick.
Mind you, Wyatt has automatic street brakes. He never goes into the street (knock on wood) I completely understand what she is saying though. And Wyatt and I have talked about it since the first day. And every morning he tells me "Im not gonna run away, Im going to play with every body and NOT sit" It's also not fair that one teacher has to stop what shes doing to go retrieve my kid who thinks its hilarious that she's "chasing him" He really isn't naughty. He's not a bad kid. He's just on a different path. He loves kiddie korner he tells me.
I just wanted to give him some normalcy. Not to be the kid that has an adult helping him function during class. To be around kids that are not mentally disabled. To see how they play and interact and to have him interact in the same way.
Maybe the longing for normalcy was for me.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sniffle
My kids are sick.
Lil M has the start of an ear infection. The 3rd one in her life, and her Doc is sending us to an E.N.T doc to discuss the possibility of tubes. Ack.
She is miserable. Her molar gums and her front top gums are all swollen, she's drooly, fever, poor thing, those teeth are giving her such a hard time. She will just wimper and there is NOTHING I can do for her. Nothing I do works to soothe her. It sucks. For me and her. :(
Wyatt......has pink eye. Urgh. How the hell do you get pink eye ? Im mean, seriously. Oooh, thats where my itchy eye came from. yesh. He's pretty intrigued by the term pink eye. He thinks it means that his eye is getting fancy. Don't ask me where he picks this stuff up.
On an up note. The safety fair was a success. More than 10 people showed up so Im happy. Whew.
Lil M has the start of an ear infection. The 3rd one in her life, and her Doc is sending us to an E.N.T doc to discuss the possibility of tubes. Ack.
She is miserable. Her molar gums and her front top gums are all swollen, she's drooly, fever, poor thing, those teeth are giving her such a hard time. She will just wimper and there is NOTHING I can do for her. Nothing I do works to soothe her. It sucks. For me and her. :(
Wyatt......has pink eye. Urgh. How the hell do you get pink eye ? Im mean, seriously. Oooh, thats where my itchy eye came from. yesh. He's pretty intrigued by the term pink eye. He thinks it means that his eye is getting fancy. Don't ask me where he picks this stuff up.
On an up note. The safety fair was a success. More than 10 people showed up so Im happy. Whew.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Damned Drunk Drivers
Not one but BOTH of my PARKED cars were hit by a drunk driver about 9 last night. She ran FAST and head on into Randy's car which then flew back 7ft into my front end. Neither one of our cars are drivable.
They are still sitting outside my house. Its hard to get a tow on a holiday weekend, let alone an open garage to take them too.The woman "supposedly" has Progressive, but they asked her when she was drunk, so who knows. This will be her THIRD DUI
Christ that could have been my house she ran into or God Forbid a kid. Randy had to pull her out of her car, she was not hurt. But soo sooo drunk and probably concust. Shes like "Wooooow, is thaaaat myyyy caaaaar???" I said, Yes you stupid bitch, and the cars smashed behind it are both mine, your fucking lucky it wasn't my kids... blah blah" A neighbor lady was taking care of her (keeping her seated) lucky for that lady, because I was going to beat her senseless. I had to walk away. I swear, I could have killed her. Not because of my cars, but because of the astounding stupidity. She was SO drunk. You could smell her.
Ya think calling your insurance company would put you more at ease ? I have Geico. The lady I was talking to basically couldn't tell me anything. I think I have to wait until after the Holiday to move or do anything. I have NO IDEA where to tow these cars or how to get paid, or how long this is going to take. I swear to God if this whole thing ends up costing me money I'm going to have kittens.
Oh OH OH!! And then, this morning Randy went to turn on Cartoons for Wyatt......our TV blinked out. The tube is shot. Lovely. Not the most horrible thing in the world, but its like... Do I have a kick me sign on ? Is this Karma. God, Randy's car (1) Sarah's Car (2) TV (3) We have 3, are we done now ?
They are still sitting outside my house. Its hard to get a tow on a holiday weekend, let alone an open garage to take them too.The woman "supposedly" has Progressive, but they asked her when she was drunk, so who knows. This will be her THIRD DUI
Christ that could have been my house she ran into or God Forbid a kid. Randy had to pull her out of her car, she was not hurt. But soo sooo drunk and probably concust. Shes like "Wooooow, is thaaaat myyyy caaaaar???" I said, Yes you stupid bitch, and the cars smashed behind it are both mine, your fucking lucky it wasn't my kids... blah blah" A neighbor lady was taking care of her (keeping her seated) lucky for that lady, because I was going to beat her senseless. I had to walk away. I swear, I could have killed her. Not because of my cars, but because of the astounding stupidity. She was SO drunk. You could smell her.
Ya think calling your insurance company would put you more at ease ? I have Geico. The lady I was talking to basically couldn't tell me anything. I think I have to wait until after the Holiday to move or do anything. I have NO IDEA where to tow these cars or how to get paid, or how long this is going to take. I swear to God if this whole thing ends up costing me money I'm going to have kittens.
Oh OH OH!! And then, this morning Randy went to turn on Cartoons for Wyatt......our TV blinked out. The tube is shot. Lovely. Not the most horrible thing in the world, but its like... Do I have a kick me sign on ? Is this Karma. God, Randy's car (1) Sarah's Car (2) TV (3) We have 3, are we done now ?
Friday, May 23, 2008
Tick Tick Tick
Just 1 more week and the project is over. It should be a great event, I'll be relieved when I see more than 50 people show up.
Wyatt has been on a whole different dimension lately. He has been smacking Emma with things, pushing her over when she tries to stand. Not sure what to do about this. She is getting so banged up. There's only so many times I can say "Sister is little, she loves you, we can't hurt her." or something to that effect. It's clearly not working. Maybe one on one only Wyatt time? Is he jealous or something?
Parenting is hard. Really Really Hard. I feel like one false move and my kid is going to be the one climbing the clock-tower, or talking to a therapist saying "it all started when my mother...."
As of today, Emma has5 teeth. You'd think that means shes going to take an active roll in eating "people" food ? Not so much. She would drink only milk all day if I let her.
Between parenting the bobsy twins, finishing the safety fair, and dealing with Military B.S. I have been a real out of touch person. I barely return phone calls, or check email, let alone caller ID, so if you have called me and didn't leave a message, I seriously have no idea if you called me. Im praying that after the safety fair is done, I'll be able to de-stress.
Ya know....it is really my fault Im stressed. Im sure if it was anyone else coordinating this thing, they wouldnt make it look this difficult. :)
Wyatt has been on a whole different dimension lately. He has been smacking Emma with things, pushing her over when she tries to stand. Not sure what to do about this. She is getting so banged up. There's only so many times I can say "Sister is little, she loves you, we can't hurt her." or something to that effect. It's clearly not working. Maybe one on one only Wyatt time? Is he jealous or something?
Parenting is hard. Really Really Hard. I feel like one false move and my kid is going to be the one climbing the clock-tower, or talking to a therapist saying "it all started when my mother...."
As of today, Emma has5 teeth. You'd think that means shes going to take an active roll in eating "people" food ? Not so much. She would drink only milk all day if I let her.
Between parenting the bobsy twins, finishing the safety fair, and dealing with Military B.S. I have been a real out of touch person. I barely return phone calls, or check email, let alone caller ID, so if you have called me and didn't leave a message, I seriously have no idea if you called me. Im praying that after the safety fair is done, I'll be able to de-stress.
Ya know....it is really my fault Im stressed. Im sure if it was anyone else coordinating this thing, they wouldnt make it look this difficult. :)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
New Things Old Things
I've been too mopey to sit and blog lately. I'm working on a community project that has really drained the life out of me. It's a lot of work and on the days when I work on it I'm on the phone and computer more than I am playing with my kids. It's almost over with though and then I will take a back seat and reconnect with the rest of my life.
As Wyatt puts it, we went "junkin'" this past weekend. For .75¢ we bought the same popcorn maker my family had when I was his age.
He was completely amazed by this thing. Hey if .75¢ can make him happy...who-ra!
Wyatt's really doing great. Im really proud. Still working on proper writing grasp. Its that one thing he's just not getting. He'll do it for a little bit, but then were back to full fist. Grr.
He has also come full circle with affection. He went through this phase where he couldn't hug you without making it a joke or something silly. Now he's giving out hugs left and right and telling me that I'm the best mommy. Finally! I live for those moments.
Emma is still pussy-footin' around with the walking thing. She really thinks she can, so she'll stand up kinna bounce and then, nothing. Or she falls and hurts herself. I still can't get over what a polar opposite she is of Wyatt at that age. I have to constantly watch her, she is always into something. With Wyatt, I only had to tell him "no" remove him, and he didn't go for it again. Em ? Oh hell no. It's annoying, but really funny. Its just her. It's just Em.
As Wyatt puts it, we went "junkin'" this past weekend. For .75¢ we bought the same popcorn maker my family had when I was his age.
He was completely amazed by this thing. Hey if .75¢ can make him happy...who-ra!
Wyatt's really doing great. Im really proud. Still working on proper writing grasp. Its that one thing he's just not getting. He'll do it for a little bit, but then were back to full fist. Grr.
He has also come full circle with affection. He went through this phase where he couldn't hug you without making it a joke or something silly. Now he's giving out hugs left and right and telling me that I'm the best mommy. Finally! I live for those moments.
Emma is still pussy-footin' around with the walking thing. She really thinks she can, so she'll stand up kinna bounce and then, nothing. Or she falls and hurts herself. I still can't get over what a polar opposite she is of Wyatt at that age. I have to constantly watch her, she is always into something. With Wyatt, I only had to tell him "no" remove him, and he didn't go for it again. Em ? Oh hell no. It's annoying, but really funny. Its just her. It's just Em.
Oh.. and I'll leave with the reason I switched to vinegar and baking soda window wash.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Screaming Baby
For the last 3 days Emma has been DIFFICULT to put down for nap or bed or anything really. She's uber clingy and just plain pissed. I'm going to have to take her in to the doc to make sure her ear aren't infected or some damn thing. As I write, she is in her crib wailing away. She has been all morning. If I hold her same thing. I needed a little break. My brain hurts.
Wyatt ingenuity continues to surprise me. He has this T-Ball set, we've lost the top piece that would make it the right height to hit off of...she he just put the ball on top of it and hit it low to the ground. Well then he wanted to start hitting a volleyball off the T....and of course it didn't stay because it was missing the piece....he pulls off a piece of drain pipe from the house and does this...
Wyatt screaming as well. When he is throwing a fit he has found that ear sting note in his scream. Know what I mean? The scream not so freakin high that it feels like its piercing your ear drum ? Lovely.
Better things.... Emma's two top teeth have broken through. She's a huge drooly mess....but maybe now we might be seeing relief from the bitchy 'tude?
Wyatt ingenuity continues to surprise me. He has this T-Ball set, we've lost the top piece that would make it the right height to hit off of...she he just put the ball on top of it and hit it low to the ground. Well then he wanted to start hitting a volleyball off the T....and of course it didn't stay because it was missing the piece....he pulls off a piece of drain pipe from the house and does this...
I've finished my cake decorating classes. My finished product using the techniques I have learned so far...
Not the most beautiful thing in the world....but its coming along :)
Oh...also made creepy clowns too...
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- Sarah
- Im the mother of a 7 yr. old and a 10 year old. Married for 100 years to a sailor. Formally a criminal justice student that got lots of sleep and laid on a bed not covered in goldfish crackers.