We've had a crappy week.
Not sure I'm ready to share about it, but we've had a lot going on.
Now that I've got your attention..... Stay Tuned
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
A-Z of Me
Apparently this is going around "blogger-world" and I thought I'd participate. Hey, who wouldn't want to know a little more about someone else?
A. Age: 30. I hated turning 30 and in 3 short months I will already be 31! YUCK!
B. Bed Size: Queen. Oh, how I love my bed :)
C. Chores I Hate: Washing dishes and cleaning the shower. Ok really, I hate cleaning anything that our water touches: sinks, toilets, countertops, faucets. If you are at all aware of the HORRIBLE water in Brewster you would understand the lime build-up and it is NASTY! And hard to get clean!
D. Dogs: none (and we don't need any either)
E. Essential Start to your Day: My routine. I thrive on routine. If it's off, I'm off.
F. Favorite Color: Pink
G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 5'6"
I. Instruments you Play: I played the flute in high school and actually just recently attempted to play one not that long ago. And it's not just like riding a bike. I had nothing!
J. Job Title: Mama (my favorite) and Speech Language Pathologist
K. Kids: Yep, Amazing!! 14 month old twins Kaden and Kenley. They are the light of my life. Although, not something I want to admit, I was pretty much done being a mom a few nights ago. It was a circus at our house and I about called it quits. Not really. But close.
L. Live: Brewster, Minnesota. The land of NOWHERE!!
M. Mother's Name: Peggy. I hope I can be the mom to my kids that she's been to me. Well, maybe not the crazy part :)
N. Nickname: Hol, HoJo
O. Overnight Hospital Stays: In my 30 years, I've stayed overnight as a patient 1 time, when the kids were born. Yeah, I'm that lame.
P. Pet Peeves: When I can't keep up with my house and the piles start to accumulate and Whiney people.
Q. Quote from a Movie: "Slow it down...Slowin'. Slow it down...Slowin'. Slow it down! Dude. Whew, someone got a ticket. Shut up! Not you, the kids." (Can you guess where that comes from?)
R. Right or Left Handed: Right
S. Siblings: My sister Kristal...best sister EVER!!
T. Tasty Food: Yeah, I love food :)
U. Underware: Yep
V. Vegetable you Hate: ALL of them
W. What Makes you Run Late: Not planning enough in advance and unexpected issues from the kids. Most commonly the dirty diaper as we're walking out of the house.
X. X-rays You've Had: Back, Dental
Y. Yummy Food you Make: Hmmm...I'm not a fan of cooking so I'm really not sure that I make anything yummy, but we never go hungry :) Does cookie dough count?
Z. Zoo Animal: I love the zoo! So really any animal. Except the birds. I hate birds!
A. Age: 30. I hated turning 30 and in 3 short months I will already be 31! YUCK!
B. Bed Size: Queen. Oh, how I love my bed :)
C. Chores I Hate: Washing dishes and cleaning the shower. Ok really, I hate cleaning anything that our water touches: sinks, toilets, countertops, faucets. If you are at all aware of the HORRIBLE water in Brewster you would understand the lime build-up and it is NASTY! And hard to get clean!
D. Dogs: none (and we don't need any either)
E. Essential Start to your Day: My routine. I thrive on routine. If it's off, I'm off.
F. Favorite Color: Pink
G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 5'6"
I. Instruments you Play: I played the flute in high school and actually just recently attempted to play one not that long ago. And it's not just like riding a bike. I had nothing!
J. Job Title: Mama (my favorite) and Speech Language Pathologist
K. Kids: Yep, Amazing!! 14 month old twins Kaden and Kenley. They are the light of my life. Although, not something I want to admit, I was pretty much done being a mom a few nights ago. It was a circus at our house and I about called it quits. Not really. But close.
L. Live: Brewster, Minnesota. The land of NOWHERE!!
M. Mother's Name: Peggy. I hope I can be the mom to my kids that she's been to me. Well, maybe not the crazy part :)
N. Nickname: Hol, HoJo
O. Overnight Hospital Stays: In my 30 years, I've stayed overnight as a patient 1 time, when the kids were born. Yeah, I'm that lame.
P. Pet Peeves: When I can't keep up with my house and the piles start to accumulate and Whiney people.
Q. Quote from a Movie: "Slow it down...Slowin'. Slow it down...Slowin'. Slow it down! Dude. Whew, someone got a ticket. Shut up! Not you, the kids." (Can you guess where that comes from?)
R. Right or Left Handed: Right
S. Siblings: My sister Kristal...best sister EVER!!
T. Tasty Food: Yeah, I love food :)
U. Underware: Yep
V. Vegetable you Hate: ALL of them
W. What Makes you Run Late: Not planning enough in advance and unexpected issues from the kids. Most commonly the dirty diaper as we're walking out of the house.
X. X-rays You've Had: Back, Dental
Y. Yummy Food you Make: Hmmm...I'm not a fan of cooking so I'm really not sure that I make anything yummy, but we never go hungry :) Does cookie dough count?
Z. Zoo Animal: I love the zoo! So really any animal. Except the birds. I hate birds!
Monday, September 12, 2011
50 Rules for Dads of Daughters
So, I found this on Pinterest (my new fave), and it was just too good not to share.
*You might need a tissue :)
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
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2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
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3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
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4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
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5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
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6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
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7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
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8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
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9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
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10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
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11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
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12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
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13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
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14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
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15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
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16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
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17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
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18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
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19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
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20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
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21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
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22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
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23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
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24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
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25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
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26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
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27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck
to a puddle.
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28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
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29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
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30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
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31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
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32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
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33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
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34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
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35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
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36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
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37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
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38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
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39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
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40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
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41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
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45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
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46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
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47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
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48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
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49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
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50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
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*You might need a tissue :)
1. Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her much like you treated her mother. Good or bad, that’s just the way it is. I’d prefer good.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Always be there. Quality time doesn’t happen without quantity time. Hang out together for no other reason than just to be in each other’s presence. Be genuinely interested in the things that interest her. She needs her dad to be involved in her life at every stage. Don’t just sit idly by while she add years to her… add life to her years.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Save the day. She’ll grow up looking for a hero. It might as well be you. She’ll need you to come through for her over and over again throughout her life. Rise to the occasion. Red cape and blue tights optional.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Savor every moment you have together. Today she’s crawling around the house in diapers, tomorrow you’re handing her the keys to the car, and before you know it, you’re walking her down the aisle. Some day soon, hanging out with her old man won’t be the bees knees anymore. Life happens pretty fast. You better cherish it while you can.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5. Pray for her. Regularly. Passionately. Continually.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6. Buy her a glove and teach her to throw a baseball. Make her proud to throw like a girl… a girl with a wicked slider.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. She will fight with her mother. Choose sides wisely.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8. Go ahead. Buy her those pearls.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9. Of course you look silly playing peek-a-boo. You should play anyway.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10. Enjoy the wonder of bath time.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11. There will come a day when she asks for a puppy. Don’t over think it. At least one time in her life, just say, “Yes.”
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. It’s never too early to start teaching her about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager… and on her wedding day.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
13. Make pancakes in the shape of her age for breakfast on her birthday. In a pinch, donuts with pink sprinkles and a candle will suffice.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14. Buy her a pair of Chucks as soon as she starts walking. She won’t always want to wear matching shoes with her old man.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15. Dance with her. Start when she’s a little girl or even when she’s a baby. Don’t wait ‘til her wedding day.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16. Take her fishing. She will probably squirm more than the worm on your hook. That’s OK.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17. Learn to say no. She may pitch a fit today, but someday you’ll both be glad you stuck to your guns.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18. Tell her she’s beautiful. Say it over and over again. Someday an animated movie or “beauty” magazine will try to convince her otherwise.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19. Teach her to change a flat. A tire without air need not be a major panic inducing event in her life. She’ll still call you crying the first time it happens.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20. Take her camping. Immerse her in the great outdoors. Watch her eyes fill with wonder the first time she sees the beauty of wide open spaces. Leave the iPod at home.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
21. Let her hold the wheel. She will always remember when daddy let her drive.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22. She’s as smart as any boy. Make sure she knows that.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23. When she learns to give kisses, she will want to plant them all over your face. Encourage this practice.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
24. Knowing how to eat sunflower seeds correctly will not help her get into a good college. Teach her anyway.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
25. Letting her ride on your shoulders is pure magic. Do it now while you have a strong back and she’s still tiny.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
26. It is in her nature to make music. It’s up to you to introduce her to the joy of socks on a wooden floor.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
27. If there’s a splash park near your home, take her there often. She will be drawn to the water like a duck
to a puddle.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
28. She will eagerly await your return home from work in the evenings. Don’t be late.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
29. If her mom enrolls her in swim lessons, make sure you get in the pool too. Don’t be intimidated if there are no other dads there. It’s their loss.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30. Never miss her birthday. In ten years she won’t remember the present you gave her. She will remember if you weren’t there.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
31. Teach her to roller skate. Watch her confidence soar.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
32. Let her roll around in the grass. It’s good for her soul. It’s not bad for yours either.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
33. Take her swimsuit shopping. Don’t be afraid to veto some of her choices, but resist the urge to buy her full-body beach pajamas.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
34. Somewhere between the time she turns three and her sixth birthday, the odds are good that she will ask you to marry her. Let her down gently.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
35. She’ll probably want to crawl in bed with you after a nightmare. This is a good thing.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
36. Few things in life are more comforting to a crying little girl than her father’s hand. Never forget this.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
37. Introduce her to the swings at your local park. She’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster. Her definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours. Keep that in mind.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
38. When she’s a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to hers. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you’ve got.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
39. Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps. WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
40. She might ask you to buy her a pony on her birthday. Unless you live on a farm, do not buy her a pony on her birthday. It’s OK to rent one though.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
41. Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas. Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
42. Let her know she can always come home. No matter what.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
43. Remember, just like a butterfly, she too will spread her wings and fly some day. Enjoy her caterpillar years.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
44. Write her a handwritten letter every year on her birthday. Give them to her when she goes off to college, becomes a mother herself, or when you think she needs them most.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
45. Learn to trust her. Gradually give her more freedom as she gets older. She will rise to the expectations you set for her.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
46. When in doubt, trust your heart. She already does.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
47. When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
48. Ice cream covers over a multitude of sins. Know her favorite flavor.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
49. This day is coming soon. There’s nothing you can do to be ready for it. The sooner you accept this fact, the easier it will be.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50. Today she’s walking down the driveway to get on the school bus. Tomorrow she’s going off to college. Don’t blink.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
boo boos
Kaden has had a couple of accidents this week. Since learning to climb, I'm not even kidding you, he is climbing up on everything...and has no fear!
Earlier this week, he climbed up on the ottoman and fell off, landing on the Little Tikes kitchen (which is what he used to get up there in the first place), cutting the top and bottom of his eye.
Now today, I get a call at work from daycare, saying that Kaden had a little accident with the wagon. He cut his lip and it swelled pretty good.
Poor little guy...
Earlier this week, he climbed up on the ottoman and fell off, landing on the Little Tikes kitchen (which is what he used to get up there in the first place), cutting the top and bottom of his eye.
Now today, I get a call at work from daycare, saying that Kaden had a little accident with the wagon. He cut his lip and it swelled pretty good.
Poor little guy...
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Hi,
I'm Holli. I'm married to an amazing guy named Cody and we have two children, Kaden and Kenley.
It's nice to meet you :)
Ohhhhh my!!! I see it's been a month since I've posted last. Huh?!? I don't really have an excuse, but the one I'm going to use is that I've started back to work and blogging is the absolute last thing I've had time for these days. How's that for an excuse?
We've been busy this last month. The biggest change around here, is that summer is over :( I've gone back to school and the kids are back at daycare. Our lazy summer schedule has turned into a tight routine followed from morning to night.
Some highlights of the month:
*We've been working on getting Kenley's pacifier away from her. Not a task I was looking forward to because she's gotten pretty darn attached to it. But it didn't take long at all...we just started laying her down in her crib at night and not giving it to her, and she's been fine! Go figure :) I haven't been able to give it up in the car yet. Did you catch that..."I" haven't been able to give it up yet. She just gets soo cranky in her car seat and when I give it to her, SILENCE. And then she typically falls asleep. So for now, she's only got it in the car, which is better than where I thought we would be at this point.
*We've also taken away their Sound Machine. We purchased one shortly after the kids were born because they were both soo grunty and noisy that we thought it would help them sleep. They've loved it and it was part of their routine. They knew it was time to sleep when we turned it on. We figure they are old enough now to go to sleep without having to have it on. That was also an easy transition...WHEW!
*The kids absolutely hate to see me when I come pick them up from daycare. I wait all day long to see them and can't wait to go get them after work, and the second they see me, they turn away and start whining. They refuse to come to me and throw a fit when we start walking to the car. It's an absolute wrestling match when I put them in their carseats and I end up a hot mess!!
*We went to Yankton camping with a large group of friends and had a great time!! I packed my camera and when I pulled it out to use it "NO MEMORY CARD" appeared on the screen :( Huge bummer!!
*The kids and I went with my parents down to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair and to visit my sister for a long weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful for August. Cody decided he would rather go camping with some friends, so he camped that weekend a free man. But he had to miss out on this:
*Kaden has learned to climb....and he is now climbing on EVERYTHING!!!
I'm Holli. I'm married to an amazing guy named Cody and we have two children, Kaden and Kenley.
It's nice to meet you :)
Ohhhhh my!!! I see it's been a month since I've posted last. Huh?!? I don't really have an excuse, but the one I'm going to use is that I've started back to work and blogging is the absolute last thing I've had time for these days. How's that for an excuse?
We've been busy this last month. The biggest change around here, is that summer is over :( I've gone back to school and the kids are back at daycare. Our lazy summer schedule has turned into a tight routine followed from morning to night.
Some highlights of the month:
*We've been working on getting Kenley's pacifier away from her. Not a task I was looking forward to because she's gotten pretty darn attached to it. But it didn't take long at all...we just started laying her down in her crib at night and not giving it to her, and she's been fine! Go figure :) I haven't been able to give it up in the car yet. Did you catch that..."I" haven't been able to give it up yet. She just gets soo cranky in her car seat and when I give it to her, SILENCE. And then she typically falls asleep. So for now, she's only got it in the car, which is better than where I thought we would be at this point.
*We've also taken away their Sound Machine. We purchased one shortly after the kids were born because they were both soo grunty and noisy that we thought it would help them sleep. They've loved it and it was part of their routine. They knew it was time to sleep when we turned it on. We figure they are old enough now to go to sleep without having to have it on. That was also an easy transition...WHEW!
*The kids absolutely hate to see me when I come pick them up from daycare. I wait all day long to see them and can't wait to go get them after work, and the second they see me, they turn away and start whining. They refuse to come to me and throw a fit when we start walking to the car. It's an absolute wrestling match when I put them in their carseats and I end up a hot mess!!
*We went to Yankton camping with a large group of friends and had a great time!! I packed my camera and when I pulled it out to use it "NO MEMORY CARD" appeared on the screen :( Huge bummer!!
*The kids and I went with my parents down to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair and to visit my sister for a long weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful for August. Cody decided he would rather go camping with some friends, so he camped that weekend a free man. But he had to miss out on this:
*Kaden has learned to climb....and he is now climbing on EVERYTHING!!!
*We officially have a WALKER!!!
Geez...talk about MIA. But it's good to be back. Hopefully I will do better :)
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