Tonight after dinner we got out the musical instruments. Colin's favorite was the drum. He would bang on the drum with the biggest smile on his face. While he was playing the drum he would want Chris and I to make music with our instruments (a tambourine and some little egg marricas). Alyssa would join in the fun every so often, or get out her microphone and sing a song. She also had pretend cupcakes out so we would take turns singing happy birthday to each other.
At one point Alyssa got up and marched around banging the drum while we all sat, watched and cheered.
After a few crazy busy weeks it was really nice to have a Sunday where there weren't any pressing issues that had to be taken care of, and we could enjoy church, a luncheon, a bake sale auction, a movie and family time.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Birthday Party
We held Alyssa's birthday party on Saturday. It was at a local bounce house. We invited most of the daycare kids and some of her friends from church. It turned out to be about 11 kids when it was all said and done. The party lasted 2 hours and for about 1 hour and 45 minutes of that the kids were running from one bounce thing to another.
They all had a blast. Alyssa loved laughing and running around with her friends. I will post pictures soon.
They all had a blast. Alyssa loved laughing and running around with her friends. I will post pictures soon.
Dear Alyssa (4 year old edition)
Dear Alyssa,
You have turned 4. That means you are starting your 5th year on this earth! I can't believe it. You are growing up so fast. When I think about the last year as a whole it doesn't seem like you have changed that much. But when I start to think about small things and look at pictures I realize you have changed so much. Your vocabulary now is HUGE. You have so much to say, and are usually so happy.
You have stopped taking naps and so going to bed for you is easier than ever. You are asleep within minutes of laying down.
You know how to spell your first and last name, you know the city and state you live in, your birthday, all your letters and some of your numbers.
You are the best big sister anyone could ask for. You look out for your brother and are almost always willing to share with him even when we don't ask you to share with him. You love your brother and though you do have some fights you spend more time laughing and playing with him.
At church you now go to Sunday school and sometimes go to JAM instead of the nursery. You love Sunday School and look forward to it.
For swim you are now in the most advance class for your age. You can swim the length of the pool. When swimming freestyle it takes you almost 2 minutes to get across the pool, but when you swim on your back you are across the pool in less than a minute. You can tread water and love to jump off the diving board. You are getting better with your diving and can dive on your own, though you sometimes flip versus diving because you tuck yourself too much.
You have become more of a picky eater but one of your absolute favorite foods right now is broccoli and cheese soup. Whenever you get the chance to pick what to eat it is always broccoli and cheese soup.
Your best friend is Madelyn. Every morning you ask if she is coming today and the smile on your face when she arrives is awesome. The two of you play all day together and seems to have always have a new game to play.
Alyssa you are one of the best things to ever happen to your daddy and me. I love you more than you will ever know.
I look forward to seeing how you grow and change over the next year.
You have stopped taking naps and so going to bed for you is easier than ever. You are asleep within minutes of laying down.
You know how to spell your first and last name, you know the city and state you live in, your birthday, all your letters and some of your numbers.
You are the best big sister anyone could ask for. You look out for your brother and are almost always willing to share with him even when we don't ask you to share with him. You love your brother and though you do have some fights you spend more time laughing and playing with him.
At church you now go to Sunday school and sometimes go to JAM instead of the nursery. You love Sunday School and look forward to it.
For swim you are now in the most advance class for your age. You can swim the length of the pool. When swimming freestyle it takes you almost 2 minutes to get across the pool, but when you swim on your back you are across the pool in less than a minute. You can tread water and love to jump off the diving board. You are getting better with your diving and can dive on your own, though you sometimes flip versus diving because you tuck yourself too much.
You have become more of a picky eater but one of your absolute favorite foods right now is broccoli and cheese soup. Whenever you get the chance to pick what to eat it is always broccoli and cheese soup.
Your best friend is Madelyn. Every morning you ask if she is coming today and the smile on your face when she arrives is awesome. The two of you play all day together and seems to have always have a new game to play.
Alyssa you are one of the best things to ever happen to your daddy and me. I love you more than you will ever know.
I look forward to seeing how you grow and change over the next year.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Alyssa 4 year old interview
What is your favorite toy? Barbies
What is your favorite fruit? corn
What is your favorite tv show? Princesses
What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? some chicken nuggets (really it is fish sticks or shrimp)
What is your favorite outfit? A dress
What is your favorite game? Dance party
What is your favorite snack? Teddy Grams ( really cheese itz or chex mix)
What is your favorite animal? Giraffee
What is your favorite song? Mary Has a Little Lamb
What is your favorite book? Princesses
Who is your best friend? Maddelyn
What is your favorite cereal? Captian Crunch
What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play in the snow
What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice
What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? my blankets
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Some oatmeal
What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Shrimp
What do you want to be when you grow up? A mommy.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Training
Last night I walked 3 miles in 42 minutes. It is my first 3 miles towards training for a 50 mile walk at the end of May. Before I did the walk I did an hour of Zumba. By the time I came home I had a blister on my foot.
I did Zumba again tonight and now the blister is bigger. I'm not looking forward to doing Zumba and walking another 3 miles on the blister tomorrow.
Now back to this 50 mile walk. I say I'm going to do it. I have started to train for it, yet I can't get myself to go sign up for it. I think there are two things holding me back. 1. is that I have to raise $1,000. That is a lot of money and I hate asking people for money. 2. I have someone who says they are going to do it with me, yet they can only manage about 8 minutes walking/eliptical right now. While you can train and work up, we only have about 17 weeks. (That sounds like a lot but it really isn't that much). 3. I'm in the middle of opening a new daycare and that is taking a lot of time and energy and I don't want to stress about training/ working at the daycare to get it open.
I have until March 15 to sign up for the walk at the price it is now. So for now I will train and see how things go for the next month and a half. On March 14 I will make my decision.
I did Zumba again tonight and now the blister is bigger. I'm not looking forward to doing Zumba and walking another 3 miles on the blister tomorrow.
Now back to this 50 mile walk. I say I'm going to do it. I have started to train for it, yet I can't get myself to go sign up for it. I think there are two things holding me back. 1. is that I have to raise $1,000. That is a lot of money and I hate asking people for money. 2. I have someone who says they are going to do it with me, yet they can only manage about 8 minutes walking/eliptical right now. While you can train and work up, we only have about 17 weeks. (That sounds like a lot but it really isn't that much). 3. I'm in the middle of opening a new daycare and that is taking a lot of time and energy and I don't want to stress about training/ working at the daycare to get it open.
I have until March 15 to sign up for the walk at the price it is now. So for now I will train and see how things go for the next month and a half. On March 14 I will make my decision.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The same, yet different
I have written 1 post since the new year. The month of January is almost over. Really the days have been super busy with normal day to day activities. By the time I sit down at night I really don't have the energy to type a blog. I also really don't have anything to say.
I was sick this week. I had strep and a sinus infection. We did interviews for the new daycare. The kids played and went to bed like normal.
We are starting to learn to live without Vinnie. Colin still asks about him at least once a day. Today was the first time I walked into the house not expecting him to be there to greet us. And once I realized I didn't expect it, it made me sad. I still look for him every time I walk into my room upstairs. I wait for his head to peek out from under the covers. I still expect to find him sitting in my rocking chair when I go to sit down. I still really miss him.
The kids go to see the pulmonary doctor on Friday and I'm interested to see how he feels the kids have been doing. Alyssa hasn't seen him in almost a year. She really seems to be on a good track. Colin fought off the flu and a pretty nasty cold without getting pneumonia. These are all things that make me cheer but I'm not ready to say Colin is out of the woods yet.
My goal for right now is going to be to put a blog out once a week. Keep things updated so that I don't look back and regret missing out on the "normal" everyday activities.
I was sick this week. I had strep and a sinus infection. We did interviews for the new daycare. The kids played and went to bed like normal.
We are starting to learn to live without Vinnie. Colin still asks about him at least once a day. Today was the first time I walked into the house not expecting him to be there to greet us. And once I realized I didn't expect it, it made me sad. I still look for him every time I walk into my room upstairs. I wait for his head to peek out from under the covers. I still expect to find him sitting in my rocking chair when I go to sit down. I still really miss him.
The kids go to see the pulmonary doctor on Friday and I'm interested to see how he feels the kids have been doing. Alyssa hasn't seen him in almost a year. She really seems to be on a good track. Colin fought off the flu and a pretty nasty cold without getting pneumonia. These are all things that make me cheer but I'm not ready to say Colin is out of the woods yet.
My goal for right now is going to be to put a blog out once a week. Keep things updated so that I don't look back and regret missing out on the "normal" everyday activities.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Vinnie
Man this is a horrible post to start off the new year with....
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Tonight we had to put Vinnie down. He first got sick in August. After about a month of doctor's and specialist we figured out he had arthritis. We seemed to get it under control for awhile then it came back harder and so we did new medicine.
He got better for awhile. Not perfect but better. Then about 3 weeks ago he started to get really sick again. After struggling through tests and a few different medicines today we decided that it was time to end the fight.
I spent the day snuggling him and petting him, telling him how much I loved him and what a wonderful dog he was. Sure he had his annoying habits, but he was the best dog for a daycare. He never once, not even when he was in pain, snap, growl, or try to bite at anyone.
I will miss that little dog and I know the kids will too. RIP Vinnie. May you find some warm blankets and sunshine to bask in free from all pain.
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Tonight we had to put Vinnie down. He first got sick in August. After about a month of doctor's and specialist we figured out he had arthritis. We seemed to get it under control for awhile then it came back harder and so we did new medicine.
He got better for awhile. Not perfect but better. Then about 3 weeks ago he started to get really sick again. After struggling through tests and a few different medicines today we decided that it was time to end the fight.I spent the day snuggling him and petting him, telling him how much I loved him and what a wonderful dog he was. Sure he had his annoying habits, but he was the best dog for a daycare. He never once, not even when he was in pain, snap, growl, or try to bite at anyone.
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