So for roughly 5 nights in a row (with one exception), Beefy has been getting up. I don't know what is causing it, or why, but when he gets up he doesn't just go back to bed. It usually takes an hour or so of rocking, or me sitting by his bed, or multiple "get back in bed now" trips from my room to his to get him to stay.
I can almost set an alarm by the kid, he seems to do it at around 4:30 am. I am starting to wonder if there is something wrong? He isn't sick, hasn't been running a fever, and is always dressed plenty warm. I just don't get it.
Does anyone know if it is normal for a 2 1/2 year old to relapse back into the sleeping habits he had as an infant?
December 30, 2008
December 28, 2008
Today I am Thankful for... The Third 10 days
- 12/27 - Warmer weather that is making the snow melt.
- 12/26 - Getting a long, hot shower - with no helpers.
- 12/25 - Friends who make it easier to be away from family.
- 12/24 - A Savior who knows me.
- 12/23 - The magical bribing power of Costco hot dogs. (now lets just hope we can make it there today)
- 12/22 - Another good ultrasound, and that fact that it is still a girl. (I have this irrational fear that it is going to change)
- 12/21 - Birthdays. As much as I don't like them, its good to know that I still get one every year.
- 12/20 - Lowering gas prices. It now costs less than $35 to fill my car. Six months ago, it cost $80.
- 12/19 - A four wheel drive vehicle, and the key that goes with it.
- 12/18 - A fun (albeit slightly chaotic) preschool Christmas party - and that everyone made it home safe in the snow.
Merry (late) Christmas!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Ours was great-nice and quiet (a change for us) but we really enjoyed it. We've actually had a really quiet week. As my previous pictures can attest to, we have had an unusually large amount of snow (for this area at least) over the last week and a half. Because of this, we haven't been out much.
Church was canceled last week, and was cut short to only an hour this week. We ventured out a couple of times last week, to do a little shopping and to go to a Dr appointment, but other than that, we have been able to spend lots of time relaxing, playing games, and generally doing not much.
We have enjoyed it, but it is getting old, and I am hoping that now the snow is melting we will be able to get out more this next week. The boys and my husband and I are starting to get a little bit of cabin fever. It was nice while it lasted, but we are ready for something new now.
Here are a few highlight pictures from our Christmas. There was definitely no shortage of toys here on Christmas morning, the boys got spoiled. Not necessarily just by us, but by lots of friends and family too.
Coming downstairs. Daddy had to go wake them up-He's a big kid when it comes to Christmas, I probably would have let them sleep longer.
Beefy Enjoying his present from "L".
Figuring out a new transformer from Beefy.
Like I said, they made a good haul this year. This isn't even all of it.
A cool new "Cars" racetrack from "S".
After opening presents, and our traditional Christmas breakfast (with a few friends) - we were able to have Christmas dinner with our friends "M" and "J" and "S". It was really nice, and a good way to spend the evening. Thanks for inviting us. Even though we weren't able to be with family this year, it was a good holiday, and we feel very blessed to be where we are.
Church was canceled last week, and was cut short to only an hour this week. We ventured out a couple of times last week, to do a little shopping and to go to a Dr appointment, but other than that, we have been able to spend lots of time relaxing, playing games, and generally doing not much.
We have enjoyed it, but it is getting old, and I am hoping that now the snow is melting we will be able to get out more this next week. The boys and my husband and I are starting to get a little bit of cabin fever. It was nice while it lasted, but we are ready for something new now.
Here are a few highlight pictures from our Christmas. There was definitely no shortage of toys here on Christmas morning, the boys got spoiled. Not necessarily just by us, but by lots of friends and family too. What "Santa" brought the boys.
Coming downstairs. Daddy had to go wake them up-He's a big kid when it comes to Christmas, I probably would have let them sleep longer.
Beefy Enjoying his present from "L".
Figuring out a new transformer from Beefy.
Like I said, they made a good haul this year. This isn't even all of it.
A cool new "Cars" racetrack from "S".
After opening presents, and our traditional Christmas breakfast (with a few friends) - we were able to have Christmas dinner with our friends "M" and "J" and "S". It was really nice, and a good way to spend the evening. Thanks for inviting us. Even though we weren't able to be with family this year, it was a good holiday, and we feel very blessed to be where we are.
December 24, 2008
December 23, 2008
Baby Pictures
For some reason, we have never been able to get a good photo from an ultrasound with this baby. I don't know if they are just too detailed, or what, but they always come out fuzzy.
Yesterday we had a pretty good ultrasound and were able to get a couple of good profiles, and a foot. I decided to share. Hopefully as we get further along, the pictures will continue to get better. Here is baby girl at 25 weeks 2 days.
Yesterday we had a pretty good ultrasound and were able to get a couple of good profiles, and a foot. I decided to share. Hopefully as we get further along, the pictures will continue to get better. Here is baby girl at 25 weeks 2 days.
December 21, 2008
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....
It looks like it just might happen this year. We thought the last storm was bad, but last night it dumped another 6" of snow on us here. I know my readers in snow states are laughing but for a state that barely owns any snow plows (let alone uses them), 6" is A LOT of snow - especially when it is sitting on top of the previous 4" that never got cleared off.
Last night we got a phone call letting us know that church was canceled today. That is a new one for me. We've had it canceled in the middle of the meeting block for weather, but never the night before. There were concerns about everyone making it safely I guess - probably a smart call. So we are spending an unusually quiet Sunday at home. We are going to the neighbors later for dinner, and mostly just enjoying the snow, and the fact that we don't have to be anywhere.
We all went out and played a little bit in it this morning - they boys once again had a really good time, and my husband was able to clear a small path down our porch and driveway and in front of the house, so that we don't kill ourselves trying to leave until this all melts.
"We're Helping Daddy."
Yummy Snow.
Buggy turned himself into a snowman.
**An Update - It has started to snow again, since we came in. It's been dumping for at least an hour, and doesn't look to be letting up anytime soon. It's going to be an interesting week I think.
**Second Update - 7 hours after my original post, it is still dumping. It hasn't stopped. I have never seen this much snow here, I'm sure we are setting records.
Last night we got a phone call letting us know that church was canceled today. That is a new one for me. We've had it canceled in the middle of the meeting block for weather, but never the night before. There were concerns about everyone making it safely I guess - probably a smart call. So we are spending an unusually quiet Sunday at home. We are going to the neighbors later for dinner, and mostly just enjoying the snow, and the fact that we don't have to be anywhere.
We all went out and played a little bit in it this morning - they boys once again had a really good time, and my husband was able to clear a small path down our porch and driveway and in front of the house, so that we don't kill ourselves trying to leave until this all melts.
"We're Helping Daddy."
Yummy Snow.
Buggy turned himself into a snowman.
**An Update - It has started to snow again, since we came in. It's been dumping for at least an hour, and doesn't look to be letting up anytime soon. It's going to be an interesting week I think.
**Second Update - 7 hours after my original post, it is still dumping. It hasn't stopped. I have never seen this much snow here, I'm sure we are setting records.
The Playhouse!
Our friends "AM" and "GM" are spending Christmas in Florida with their families. Before they left they wanted to give the boys their present so they came over on Friday night. They got the boys this playhouse.
It is HUGE!!! It takes up the entire floor space in the living room. I've managed to get it upstairs where it is currently taking up the entire hallway, and at some point (it's a two person job) I'm going to have to try and get it into the boys bedroom. Then I'll take more pictures.
Other than the sheer size of the thing, it is super cute, and the boys are having a ball with it. Thanks "AM" and "GM"
Getting Ready for the Nutcracker
Can you tell that I unloaded my camera today? They looked so cute all dressed up that I couldn't resist a picture. This doesn't happen very often.
Christmas Party
December 19, 2008
My Key Story
The boys and I went to a performance of the Nutcracker today. It was really fun, and short - a perk for little kids. The boys did great, and the sun came out enough that the roads weren't too treacherous, although I am still grateful that I have 4WD.
As I was getting ready to madly rush out the door this morning, yes - I was running late, as usual. I went to pull my keys out and realized that my car key (the most important one on the ring at the moment) was missing. Trying to to panic too much, I reasoned that it had to be here somewhere, ran and got my husband's key (luckily he stayed home from work today) and promised myself I would look for it when we got home.
I can't let things go that easily though, so I panicked a little, and thought about it as I was driving, and then rethought everywhere I went yesterday to think of where it could be, and called my husband and told him to look in those places. The only spot he hadn't got to was out in the yard. I walked to the mailbox in the snow yesterday, and slipped once (don't worry, it wasn't a hard fall, our yard is on a hill). In that fall, I dropped the keys and the only reasoning I could think of is that it had fallen off then.
Well, when I get home I go outside (like I said, I have a hard time letting things go) and start retracing my tracks to the mailbox. I don't see it laying obviously on the snow, but as I am walking I see a tiny hole in the snow and think, "Hmmm... Just maybe". As I reach down, and start digging down into the snow and grass, I find the key.
I was astounded. It really is a huge blessing that I was able to find it (it was buried pretty deep) and even more so that it still works (and that I was able to know right where it was so quickly). It's one of those fancy keys that has the lock/unlock and panic buttons all right on the key - they are really expensive to replace, just what we don't need right now. Anyway, I am thankful for small blessings today, and that even prayers about lost keys are heard and answered.
As I was getting ready to madly rush out the door this morning, yes - I was running late, as usual. I went to pull my keys out and realized that my car key (the most important one on the ring at the moment) was missing. Trying to to panic too much, I reasoned that it had to be here somewhere, ran and got my husband's key (luckily he stayed home from work today) and promised myself I would look for it when we got home.
I can't let things go that easily though, so I panicked a little, and thought about it as I was driving, and then rethought everywhere I went yesterday to think of where it could be, and called my husband and told him to look in those places. The only spot he hadn't got to was out in the yard. I walked to the mailbox in the snow yesterday, and slipped once (don't worry, it wasn't a hard fall, our yard is on a hill). In that fall, I dropped the keys and the only reasoning I could think of is that it had fallen off then.
Well, when I get home I go outside (like I said, I have a hard time letting things go) and start retracing my tracks to the mailbox. I don't see it laying obviously on the snow, but as I am walking I see a tiny hole in the snow and think, "Hmmm... Just maybe". As I reach down, and start digging down into the snow and grass, I find the key.
I was astounded. It really is a huge blessing that I was able to find it (it was buried pretty deep) and even more so that it still works (and that I was able to know right where it was so quickly). It's one of those fancy keys that has the lock/unlock and panic buttons all right on the key - they are really expensive to replace, just what we don't need right now. Anyway, I am thankful for small blessings today, and that even prayers about lost keys are heard and answered.
Today I am Thankful For... (the third 10 days)
Wow, there were a lot more days left in the year than I thought there were when I started this. Oh well, its good for me. Here is the next installment:
- 12/17 - Things that make me laugh.
- 12/16 - A relatively calm dinner out.
- 12/15 - A working furnace, and a fireplace for just in case. It's really cold.
- 12/14 - Friends who are nice enough to put up with us, and our crazy kids.
- 12/13 - A two year old that wakes up happy, and is cute enough that you can't even be mad that it's early.
- 12/12 - Free Dinner
- 12/11 - Those times when I think something is going to be hard, and I don't want to do it, and it turns out to be easier than I thought.
- 12/10 - Friends with skills.
- 12/9 - Take out, and kids who look cute when they sleep.
- 12/8 - A husband who is more tech savvy than I am.
December 18, 2008
Mixed
This is what we woke up to this morning.
Isn't it beautiful (the snow, not my photography skills).
Too bad it's so not worth the hassle it's going to cause.
Isn't it beautiful (the snow, not my photography skills).
Too bad it's so not worth the hassle it's going to cause.
December 17, 2008
Snow, and Other Weather Related Thoughts
This post is a little delayed in happening. I have a new (to me at least - thanks Grandma) camera that has taken me a little bit of time in figuring out how to unload. Now that I have that dilemma solved, there should be more posts coming your way soon.
When we moved to Washington (nearly two-and-a-half years ago now) we were told that it doesn't snow very much, and people get funny when it does. That was an understatement. It does snow here, or at least it has every winter that I've been here, at least a little bit. When this happens people don't just get funny, they get down right crazy.
Since moving here, I've had church canceled for the first time in my life and have seen numerous (almost too high to count) school closures over weather related issues (ie: snow, or the threat of snow). Don't even get me started on the drivers, or the road (non)cleaning crews. That is a rant for another day.
Now, I am no stranger to snow, I've spent most of my life around a lot of snow. The first snow day I ever got was my freshman year in college. We got 27inches overnight on a Sunday night, and they only canceled school because it was a Sunday, and the plows weren't working that night. Needless to say, I'm having a hard time mustering sympathy for those people who freak out when we get a "snow" storm.
Anyway, long introduction to my rather short post aside, Saturday night/Sunday we got our first "Snow storm" of the season (I think it dropped less than an inch total). Usually the snow here is nasty slushy wet stuff that isn't good to play in; on this occasion however, our skiff of snow was a rather decent consistency. Since the snow was still around Sunday afternoon after church, we bundled the boys up and let them go play in it.
It was Beefy's first real experience with snow, and only Buggy's second or third probably. As I was getting them bundled up I couldn't help but have the image of Ralphie's brother from A Christmas Story run through my head. (You know, the kid who is sobbing and screaming, "I can't move my arms".) Beefy had on sweats, a snowsuit, a snow coat, mittens scarf and hat. There wasn't much room to put any more on him. I got a good laugh out of it anyway.
They had a good time building "snowmen" with Daddy.
And making snow angels. (sorry about the picture quality, it was starting to get dark - that happens too early around here - and my camera is not the newest/most top of the line model)
And generally getting them selves good and snowy. (Or as snowy as they could get with the accumulation we had.)
Anyway - A good time was had by all. I got to sit inside and enjoy peace and quiet for 30 minutes. Yay for me!
When we moved to Washington (nearly two-and-a-half years ago now) we were told that it doesn't snow very much, and people get funny when it does. That was an understatement. It does snow here, or at least it has every winter that I've been here, at least a little bit. When this happens people don't just get funny, they get down right crazy.
Since moving here, I've had church canceled for the first time in my life and have seen numerous (almost too high to count) school closures over weather related issues (ie: snow, or the threat of snow). Don't even get me started on the drivers, or the road (non)cleaning crews. That is a rant for another day.
Now, I am no stranger to snow, I've spent most of my life around a lot of snow. The first snow day I ever got was my freshman year in college. We got 27inches overnight on a Sunday night, and they only canceled school because it was a Sunday, and the plows weren't working that night. Needless to say, I'm having a hard time mustering sympathy for those people who freak out when we get a "snow" storm.
Anyway, long introduction to my rather short post aside, Saturday night/Sunday we got our first "Snow storm" of the season (I think it dropped less than an inch total). Usually the snow here is nasty slushy wet stuff that isn't good to play in; on this occasion however, our skiff of snow was a rather decent consistency. Since the snow was still around Sunday afternoon after church, we bundled the boys up and let them go play in it.
It was Beefy's first real experience with snow, and only Buggy's second or third probably. As I was getting them bundled up I couldn't help but have the image of Ralphie's brother from A Christmas Story run through my head. (You know, the kid who is sobbing and screaming, "I can't move my arms".) Beefy had on sweats, a snowsuit, a snow coat, mittens scarf and hat. There wasn't much room to put any more on him. I got a good laugh out of it anyway.
They had a good time building "snowmen" with Daddy.
And making snow angels. (sorry about the picture quality, it was starting to get dark - that happens too early around here - and my camera is not the newest/most top of the line model)
And generally getting them selves good and snowy. (Or as snowy as they could get with the accumulation we had.)
Anyway - A good time was had by all. I got to sit inside and enjoy peace and quiet for 30 minutes. Yay for me!December 13, 2008
12 Days of Christmas (Mormon Style)
For our church Christmas party last night a friend of mine was asked to come up with an LDS rendition of "the 12 Days of Christmas". I got coaxed into being in the group that sang it, so I got a copy of all of the words. I thought they were pretty funny, and decided to add them here.
For those of you (my non-LDS friends) who are confused by some of the references made here (i.e: 8 cow women), feel free to ask and I will explain as best I can.
Enjoy!
For those of you (my non-LDS friends) who are confused by some of the references made here (i.e: 8 cow women), feel free to ask and I will explain as best I can.
Enjoy!
On the ________ day of Christmas, the true church gave to me,
An ever-growing testimony!
Two mission years,
Three-hour-meetings,
For the Strength of Youth,
Five minute prayers!
Six-o-clock seminary,
Seven kinds of Jell-o
Eight-cow women,
Nine kindred dead
Ten potluck dishes!
Eleventh-hour lessons
A twelve-seater van
Santa...Yeah Right!
My son is afraid of Santa Clause. Not my two-year-old, the other one. The "I'm four and a half, and completely independent" Buggy.
We had this problem last year. The two times we went to see Santa he was scared and wouldn't go near him. One of the times he wanted to go back once we had been through the line (frustrating) but the other time, he flat out told me, "Mom, I don't want to go over there". So, we didn't. We left the party at that point, thankful to be getting home a little earlier.
Well, fast forward a year. A few weeks ago Buggy was telling me about something he wanted. I told him to put it in his letter to Santa. He promptly replied, "No, you do it. I'm scared of him." Too scared to even write a letter I guess.
Last night was our church Christmas party (the same party mentioned above). The program ended and in came Santa, and once again: "Mom, I don't want to go over there". Well, me being the silly person that I am thought that we should at least try, for Beefy's sake (he might actually like it). So I convinced Buggy that he would get a candy cane if we went to see Santa, and he agreed to try.
Well, we got at the end of the long, long, line, and waited forever - and when we got there Beefy sat on Santa's lap with only a little bit of coaxing. Buggy was mortified. He hid behind me the whole time, and wouldn't even go near enough to get his candy cane.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't want to torture him with the Santa thing, but I also think he is a little young to be giving up on. It is for sure a tough situation with that kid. Hmmm...
We had this problem last year. The two times we went to see Santa he was scared and wouldn't go near him. One of the times he wanted to go back once we had been through the line (frustrating) but the other time, he flat out told me, "Mom, I don't want to go over there". So, we didn't. We left the party at that point, thankful to be getting home a little earlier.
Well, fast forward a year. A few weeks ago Buggy was telling me about something he wanted. I told him to put it in his letter to Santa. He promptly replied, "No, you do it. I'm scared of him." Too scared to even write a letter I guess.
Last night was our church Christmas party (the same party mentioned above). The program ended and in came Santa, and once again: "Mom, I don't want to go over there". Well, me being the silly person that I am thought that we should at least try, for Beefy's sake (he might actually like it). So I convinced Buggy that he would get a candy cane if we went to see Santa, and he agreed to try.
Well, we got at the end of the long, long, line, and waited forever - and when we got there Beefy sat on Santa's lap with only a little bit of coaxing. Buggy was mortified. He hid behind me the whole time, and wouldn't even go near enough to get his candy cane.
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't want to torture him with the Santa thing, but I also think he is a little young to be giving up on. It is for sure a tough situation with that kid. Hmmm...
December 12, 2008
Not Quite...
So, this morning I found myself stuck in our downstairs bathroom with no toilet paper. I yelled at Buggy to go get some for me, I told him where it was, and he ran off excited to complete his task.
He came back with - one sheet of toilet paper.
I guess he did what I asked and brought back "some". I forgot that he takes things a little bit too literally. Next time I guess I should be more clear.
He came back with - one sheet of toilet paper.
I guess he did what I asked and brought back "some". I forgot that he takes things a little bit too literally. Next time I guess I should be more clear.
December 10, 2008
I Have to Remember This One
Today was a long day. A really long day. I've been going pretty much steady since 7:00 this morning (earlier that my pregnant self likes to get going), with no real breaks. So, by the time bedtime rolled around tonight (a little late, unfortunately) - I was ready. I mentioned in my last post how hard Buggy was today, and how hyper Beefy was.
Anyway, after reading scriptures and saying prayers, I was sitting in the rocking chair in my room waiting for Beefy to come in for his "rock-a-byes". In he comes with not one, or two, but three quilts (not the little flannel blankets that most kids like, real actual quilts - he loves them) and his Mickey Mouse from the hospital (more on him later). It was just so cute to see him dragging all of those blankets with his little Mickey on top, I couldn't help but melt a little for him.
I've been thinking a lot about him lately and how grateful I am that he is okay. I'm sure some of it is the hormones, but I just find myself thinking of what could have happened to him with his accident and end up almost in tears when I look at him and see him laugh and smile and talk and play like a normal little boy. We are truly blessed with him (and obviously Buggy too, but I will write about him another day).
Mickey Mouse has been with Beefy since his first night in the ICU back in September. He was originally given to him so that Beefy would have something to hold on to, so he wouldn't pull at his IV, but eventually Beefy became very attached and Mickey stayed with him through the rest of the hospital stay. He has slept with him almost every night since as well.
Lately Beefy has taken to "feeding" Mickey whatever he happens to be eating when Mickey is around (usually cereal). It is too cute, and I love seeing him share his food, and being very sweet with his little stuffed animal. Remember, I only have boys (in every sense of the word), and have never seen this kind of nurturing behavior in my kids before. It makes me fear a little less for when "baby sister" is born. I have these horrible visions of her getting trampled (in the most loving "boy" way possible) a lot.
Anyway, after reading scriptures and saying prayers, I was sitting in the rocking chair in my room waiting for Beefy to come in for his "rock-a-byes". In he comes with not one, or two, but three quilts (not the little flannel blankets that most kids like, real actual quilts - he loves them) and his Mickey Mouse from the hospital (more on him later). It was just so cute to see him dragging all of those blankets with his little Mickey on top, I couldn't help but melt a little for him.
I've been thinking a lot about him lately and how grateful I am that he is okay. I'm sure some of it is the hormones, but I just find myself thinking of what could have happened to him with his accident and end up almost in tears when I look at him and see him laugh and smile and talk and play like a normal little boy. We are truly blessed with him (and obviously Buggy too, but I will write about him another day).
Mickey Mouse has been with Beefy since his first night in the ICU back in September. He was originally given to him so that Beefy would have something to hold on to, so he wouldn't pull at his IV, but eventually Beefy became very attached and Mickey stayed with him through the rest of the hospital stay. He has slept with him almost every night since as well.
Lately Beefy has taken to "feeding" Mickey whatever he happens to be eating when Mickey is around (usually cereal). It is too cute, and I love seeing him share his food, and being very sweet with his little stuffed animal. Remember, I only have boys (in every sense of the word), and have never seen this kind of nurturing behavior in my kids before. It makes me fear a little less for when "baby sister" is born. I have these horrible visions of her getting trampled (in the most loving "boy" way possible) a lot.
Hooray for Something New to Post!
Things have been pretty slow around here lately. We've still been really busy, but nothing much new to post about. Then, today was Christmas picture day. The boys literally spent almost the entire time running around in circles (especially Beefy), and the day started so early that Buggy was a BEAST for the entire rest of the day, but the pictures still turned out pretty cute. Thanks "AM".
These first ones are what we got to put in our Christmas cards.
Oops, need to do some cropping here (above). Oh well, at least it's fixed on the hard copies.
And the rest of these, are just really cute. Of course, I'm biased but I think most pictures of my kids are pretty cute.
This one (below), is my personal favorite.
A spontaneous pose. They were actually told to do something completely different, and this is what they came up with instead. Boys, they would rather tackle each other. Go figure.
"Geronimo!"
Yeah, I know that it is a lot of pictures all in a row, and that if I were more creative, or willing to put in the time, I could give them a much more "aesthetically pleasing" layout. But, think of it this way, at least I am giving you something new to look when visiting my blog.
Merry Christmas! (early) from: Beefy and Buggy (and the rest of us here too).
These first ones are what we got to put in our Christmas cards.
Oops, need to do some cropping here (above). Oh well, at least it's fixed on the hard copies.
And the rest of these, are just really cute. Of course, I'm biased but I think most pictures of my kids are pretty cute.
This one (below), is my personal favorite.
A spontaneous pose. They were actually told to do something completely different, and this is what they came up with instead. Boys, they would rather tackle each other. Go figure.
"Geronimo!"
Yeah, I know that it is a lot of pictures all in a row, and that if I were more creative, or willing to put in the time, I could give them a much more "aesthetically pleasing" layout. But, think of it this way, at least I am giving you something new to look when visiting my blog.
Merry Christmas! (early) from: Beefy and Buggy (and the rest of us here too).
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