Today began after a restful night of sleep sans my hubby. I woke up about 5 with a baby snugged to my boom, drinking his milk peacefully but no hubby next to me. After Baby J got his milk fill for the time being, we went in search of Daddy Piper. I found him under a way too short blanket in the recliner in the living room. I gently woke him and asked what was wrong. He couldn't sleep with J's white noise machine in our bedroom (remember we are sharing a room with J while my in-laws are visiting). So Daddy couldn't sleep with that noise and instead went out to the living room. Fortunately for me, I got a great night of sleep in our bed....unfortunately for DH - he didn't. He did head back to bed for a couple hours of rest before the day began.
I already had J up with me and a bit later, L & S joined us. I enjoyed a yummy cup of coffee while the 3 munchkins had Count Chocula and milk for an early morning snack. They need a snack and milk within moments of their little piggies hitting the floor. They just can't wait for breakfast to get cooked so they usually have a snack and then a bit later, we have breakfast together. J is now part of the morning tradition, with his milk and Cheerios! He will search and scavenge for their milks and the minute they put it down, he is there to suck it down so he gets his own milk now. We got schoolwork done by 8 or so. It was a fun school morning. S is learning to write his letters and we did a lesson on smell - fun times. Oh fun times except for J being MAD as hell that he wasn't getting any attention during the school time so he was hollering and clamoring for attention. He was so noisy that my SIL commented on it a few times when she was awaken for the day : -)
We hung out for the morning and then headed out to go to Joann's to get stuff to finish Halloween costumes then lunch at In-N-Out Burger. We did the lunch thing first. I love that place. L & S enjoyed a burger sans tomato and lettuce and shared a choco shake. J ate off my burger and had a half a container of fries and then he tried a shake for the first time. He sucked and sucked and sucked. I had to pry the straw from his lips and he wasn't happy with me! L, L & N enjoyed the lunch. That place is delicioso!!! Then Joann's where we found just what we needed to make the costumes. I already had the clothes - just needed the felt and lettering. I took the 25 cent felt and wrapped it around the party hat to make the tip of a crayon. Oh goodness - so cute!! Total for 3 crayon costumes - $24!!!!!!!
This afternoon was art class. I actually sat in on the class. I am not impressed with the music portion of class. The art portion is fun, although today S didn't want to color. He is not a coloring kind of kid but loves to paint. We did renew for November but probably won't do it after that. I think L is headed back to dance. We watched the DVD from last year and she wants to rejoin again. She can't do both since they are on the same day and it's too tiring to do both.
This evening was fun with a chicken taco dinner, a trip to the ice cream store and then a impromptu photo session with L and I taking self portraits. The giggles and cries that potty was imminent was so wonderful. I love my girl!!! S has soaked up the attention from Cousin N. He has loved having him around. And both him and L have enjoyed his Zune :-)
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Family Visiting....
My SIL and niece and nephew came from ND to visit us. They arrived late last night. We let L and S stay up late to go get them. They go to bed every night at 8 on the dot and by 8:30 last night, S was asking if it was almost morning since he was up so late : -) They were uber tired by the time 10:00 came and they left to get them from the airport. It was about 11:30 when they got home and closer to 12:30 when they went to bed. We stayed up till 2:30 talking. J was up by 4 and L & S were up by 6. It was an extra long today. We went to a friend's birthday party at a local bounce place. L, N & L joined us and Daddy Piper stayed home with J so he didn't miss another nap. It was so much fun. We were surrounded with tons of good friends and had a great time. I even climbed to the top of a spider climbing thing. I went down the slides and did the obstacle course with L and S. I missed J terribly but I did enjoy the playtime with L & S. It was over the top fun for everyone. After enjoying the cake and ice cream (no ice cream for S though!), we headed home for naps. I had some ribs ready to go so I threw them in the oven with some potatoes and took a nap myself. It was the most delicious hour of rest :- ) L & S took long naps themselves. I got up and made a scrumptious dinner. BBQ ribs, twice bakes potatoes, green beans with seasoned salt, strawberries and fruit dip. YUMMY and even better - my SIL did the dishes!!!!!!!
Having 8 people in our house makes for some tight quarters. We moved J into our room and put L & L in his room. N is in the playroom with a twin mattress. It has been a heartwarming visit so far. Very relaxing and enjoyable. It's neat to see L, J & S interacting with L & N. J has taken right to our visit ND family. It's cool to see him just drawn to them like a magnetic. He wasn't nervous or reserved at all - even at 1:00 this morning when he first met them. He was snuggly with Daddy and a little while later, he was walking over to them. I have taken a ton of pictures of them together. Can't wait to look through them and recall our visit together!
Having 8 people in our house makes for some tight quarters. We moved J into our room and put L & L in his room. N is in the playroom with a twin mattress. It has been a heartwarming visit so far. Very relaxing and enjoyable. It's neat to see L, J & S interacting with L & N. J has taken right to our visit ND family. It's cool to see him just drawn to them like a magnetic. He wasn't nervous or reserved at all - even at 1:00 this morning when he first met them. He was snuggly with Daddy and a little while later, he was walking over to them. I have taken a ton of pictures of them together. Can't wait to look through them and recall our visit together!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Family Time
Our family weekend ended with a trip to the movies to see Ice Age 3. I messed up and got the tickets to the one without 3D, which ticked L off but I think it was better in the end. J didn't do so great sitting for about 30 minutes of the movie so he and I cruised around the mall while Daddy stayed with the other 2. J fell asleep and I snuck back into the show. It was fun times!! S wasn't too impressed with the movie and L totally dug it. She was laughing out loud when I walked back in - such a wonderful sound to these mother's ears.
Sunday morning was a memory to keep. Sometime during the night, I migrated into J's bed (as is custom these days) but early before the sun came up, S came in there as well. I thought he just needed some comforting but later I found out that he had potty'd in his bed and started to sleep with Daddy only to throw a humongous fit wanting his mama so his daddy sent him my way. I had both boys in bed with me (thank you God for convincing us to keep the queen bed when we bought our new one this spring!!). It was around 6 when I woke up to J snugged up to my breast, S snoring logs laying on my arm tucked into my neck and thinking "I am so lucky". It made for a memory to last a lifetime. I get so bogged down in the day to day and forget to enjoy those small moments like that. The year will come when not only will we 3 not fit into a queen bed but it won't be okay to have your mommy sleeping in bed with you : -)
Today was a full day, even if it wasn't supposed to be. I had grand plans for staying home, doing some housework in the AM followed by craft time/schoolwork, outside Slip-N-Slide time, lunch and naps. It went more like this:
3:00 AM - Get up & make Daddy Piper's lunch and send him off to work with a hug and kiss (Thank you God for work again today!!)
3:15 AM - J woke up, nursed and back down
4:00 AM - Mommy back to bed
6:30 AM - S is up for the day while L is yelling from their room that it isn't 7 yet so he's going to be in trouble and to come back to bed!
7:00 AM - Up for the day, smelling my yummy coffee ready to go. Get milks for L & S
7:15 AM - J up for the day. Nurse and change him
7:30 AM -Morning call to Daddy while watering the garden with 2 kids - L stays inside to get her hour of TV time started
8:00 AM - Septic calls due to a messed up septic tank - run and hide from 3 kids to be able to listen to repairman
8:15 AM - Septic is going to be EXPENSIVE to repair so we think of a temp bandaid to get us through for a bit. Keep running from 3 loud kids who are playing and enjoying the game playing with mommy : -)
8:30 AM - Make pancakes - flag pancakes to be exact with whip cream, blueberries, and red cool whip for the red stripes.
8:45 AM - Try to clean up the red mess from the cool whip. Put dishes away so I can load it back up with dirty ones. Begin to get dressed for the day. Do some chores from the list, like changing the towels.
9:00 AM - Kids done with breakfast - teeth brushed and dressed for errand running (guess no staying home)
9:30 AM - Finally leave (everything takes so much longer with 3 these days!)
10:00 AM - Walmart run to get septic bandaid stuff. Now need car charger for phone since it's stone dead.
10:30 AM - Found everything we need including the necessary charger after checking and rechecking that it will work - check out and get to the van - load everyone in and get ready to head to the grocery store for some last minute sale/coupon shopping.
10:35 AM - Charger fits my phone but is a WALL CHARGER not a car charger. Back into Walmart, which means unloading all 3 kids - UGH!
10:50 AM - Exchanged charger, found right one, paid and now heading to the Grocery Store
10:55 AM - Unload all 3, grab coupon binder and off we go. Get all we need (everything in stock - WOOHOO). Quick potty break and we check out. Entire shopping experience goes exactly according to plan. Kids were wonderful and rewarded with some yogurt. Thankfully they are easy to please.
11:30 AM - Run by dance class and get DVD from recital in June. L completely and totally excited to see herself on TV. Must drive like Bandit to get home quickly before she combusts from excitement.
12:00 PM - Sprint into house to let 2 kids go potty again (all that water ran right through them today!). Load DVD up and start to unload van. J is sleeping by this point so I pull the van under the carport, crank the A/C to high and leave him be (we live in the country with a fenced acre of land so he's fine, I swear!). Kids eat yogurt while watching recital.
12:10 PM - Listening to the recital DVD while putting away groceries. L has watched herself and is now watching the rest of it and giving me a play by play of what each costume looks like. S is immersed in the dancing. I think he would like to take dance too but Daddy ain't having it.
12:15 PM - Niece calls and is coming over so now it's a mad dash to clean up too!!!
12:30 PM - Niece shows up to hang out until time to catch her flight. DVD watching marathon continues and J is still asleep (why can't he sleep this good in his crib?!) Start crockpot chicken for dinner.
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Enjoy visit with niece, have some wonderful conversation about her 16 year old life, able to dispense some pretty useful advice, corral 2 kids, keep checking on sleeping J, play accountant for Daddy Piper's business discussing some billing issues with his main contractor, re-do and submit a statement to the contractor, put 2 kids down for naps, introduce niece to Metromint water (YUM!), unload awake J from the van, nurse him again, remind kids it's naps so please no talking, and finally walk niece down to gate and say goodbye
2:15 PM - Discuss billing issues with Daddy Piper and hope they are worked out like they should be. Play more with J. Now L & S get split for naps so it's actually quiet in the back part of the house. Try to eat something finally and do some more dishes.
3:00 PM - Daddy Piper home for the day. Check on garden - YIKES! Water garden again. I think this heat is going to kill everything :-(
3:30 PM - L awake from nap so she gets 30 minutes computer time. S is still sleeping and J won't go back down even though he's obviously tired.
3:45 PM - J back down for nap. I head out to chat with Daddy for a bit.
4:00 PM - L comes and gets me. Her computer time is done and both boys are awake and crying for their mama. I head in and try to calm down S. J is still freaking out so Daddy comes and gets him. This is when it's hard to be a mom of more than 1. Both want me at the same time and what's a mom to do?? I hold S for a minute and then get him involved in craft time along with L and then take J. Start making jam from all the strawberries we got from co-op on Saturday. Daddy gets involved in craft time (read: takes over for Mama). I finish the jam and start with the rice and fruit for dinner.
5:15 PM - Dinner time. Daddy washes the table, L sets the table, and Mama puts the food on the table. The kids are responsible for setting the table and clearing their own dishes. Hopefully teaching them young will help in the long run. Get J set up for dinner. Tonight he eats carrots, peaches, rice cereal and some Mama's milk. He is a great eater, similar to S at this age. Not picky but you better make sure you have plenty of it ready to go - he doesn't like to wait!!
6:00 PM - Table cleared. Head out to work in the garden for a bit. L & S come gardening with me while J and Daddy hold down the couch. We have cucumbers growing along with 7 tomatoes, a watermelon, and some squash. I am having trouble though. Once the fruit or vegetable gets so big, they start to die so any advice??
6:30 PM - Get bath water started. We are trying to get things going earlier in the night since Daddy is going to bed earlier himself these days.
6:35 PM - S is already in the bath and L is about to get it. I hear her screaming and crying. Run and check on her. She knocked down and broke my vase that was in her room filled with her flowers. She is freaking out because she is scared I am going to mad at her. I feel like crap on a stick because she is genuinely scared I am going to be mad. I explain it was an accident and I understood that. I held her and cuddled with her, hoping to convey I wasn't mad nor would I be mad if things like that happen accidentally. I herd her into the bathroom to get ready for bath. I check the water to find "stuff" floating. S is now frantically wiping down the side of the tub. He farted and some "stuff" came out. Okay move kids to our shower and fill theirs with bleach.
7:00 PM - Finish showering the kids, fold some clothes, clean the "stuff" filled tub, run the water in the sink to bath J, bath J, need to use the restroom, get the sink filled with water to wash the pots and pans from the day, put drinks in for Daddy's lunch tomorrow, play around on the computer for 10 minutes, clean both toilets, read books to L & S & J tonight as well, put stickers on book reading chart for library, remind myself I need to use the restroom.
8:00 PM - L & S are hugged, kissed and tucked into bed for the night after a million questions about what we are doing tomorrow. Finally remember I need to use the restroom an hour after I really needed to. Realize it's the first time today I even cracked open my book for a minute (Big deal for me, I used to read a book every 2-3 days now I have to renew them at the library since it takes weeks to finish a book!) Stay in the bathroom for an extra 5 minutes reading alone : -)
8:15 PM - Nurse J and put him down for the night (or a couple of hours - whatever!), wash the pots and pans, clean the stove, put clothes away, straighten the living room and our bedroom.
8:50 PM - In bed for the night, reading book for a bit, talking with Daddy Piper about the necessary stuff for the upcoming weekend.
9:00 PM - J wakes up so snuggle time with Daddy is done for and off to try to get him back to sleep.
9:30 PM - J is down again for who knows how long. Computer time for me, where I now sit and describe my day.
Now I am off to read my book, uninterrupted for about 2.2 seconds before falling fast asleep for as long as I can, until one of the my blessings needs their mama!!
Sunday morning was a memory to keep. Sometime during the night, I migrated into J's bed (as is custom these days) but early before the sun came up, S came in there as well. I thought he just needed some comforting but later I found out that he had potty'd in his bed and started to sleep with Daddy only to throw a humongous fit wanting his mama so his daddy sent him my way. I had both boys in bed with me (thank you God for convincing us to keep the queen bed when we bought our new one this spring!!). It was around 6 when I woke up to J snugged up to my breast, S snoring logs laying on my arm tucked into my neck and thinking "I am so lucky". It made for a memory to last a lifetime. I get so bogged down in the day to day and forget to enjoy those small moments like that. The year will come when not only will we 3 not fit into a queen bed but it won't be okay to have your mommy sleeping in bed with you : -)
Today was a full day, even if it wasn't supposed to be. I had grand plans for staying home, doing some housework in the AM followed by craft time/schoolwork, outside Slip-N-Slide time, lunch and naps. It went more like this:
3:00 AM - Get up & make Daddy Piper's lunch and send him off to work with a hug and kiss (Thank you God for work again today!!)
3:15 AM - J woke up, nursed and back down
4:00 AM - Mommy back to bed
6:30 AM - S is up for the day while L is yelling from their room that it isn't 7 yet so he's going to be in trouble and to come back to bed!
7:00 AM - Up for the day, smelling my yummy coffee ready to go. Get milks for L & S
7:15 AM - J up for the day. Nurse and change him
7:30 AM -Morning call to Daddy while watering the garden with 2 kids - L stays inside to get her hour of TV time started
8:00 AM - Septic calls due to a messed up septic tank - run and hide from 3 kids to be able to listen to repairman
8:15 AM - Septic is going to be EXPENSIVE to repair so we think of a temp bandaid to get us through for a bit. Keep running from 3 loud kids who are playing and enjoying the game playing with mommy : -)
8:30 AM - Make pancakes - flag pancakes to be exact with whip cream, blueberries, and red cool whip for the red stripes.
8:45 AM - Try to clean up the red mess from the cool whip. Put dishes away so I can load it back up with dirty ones. Begin to get dressed for the day. Do some chores from the list, like changing the towels.
9:00 AM - Kids done with breakfast - teeth brushed and dressed for errand running (guess no staying home)
9:30 AM - Finally leave (everything takes so much longer with 3 these days!)
10:00 AM - Walmart run to get septic bandaid stuff. Now need car charger for phone since it's stone dead.
10:30 AM - Found everything we need including the necessary charger after checking and rechecking that it will work - check out and get to the van - load everyone in and get ready to head to the grocery store for some last minute sale/coupon shopping.
10:35 AM - Charger fits my phone but is a WALL CHARGER not a car charger. Back into Walmart, which means unloading all 3 kids - UGH!
10:50 AM - Exchanged charger, found right one, paid and now heading to the Grocery Store
10:55 AM - Unload all 3, grab coupon binder and off we go. Get all we need (everything in stock - WOOHOO). Quick potty break and we check out. Entire shopping experience goes exactly according to plan. Kids were wonderful and rewarded with some yogurt. Thankfully they are easy to please.
11:30 AM - Run by dance class and get DVD from recital in June. L completely and totally excited to see herself on TV. Must drive like Bandit to get home quickly before she combusts from excitement.
12:00 PM - Sprint into house to let 2 kids go potty again (all that water ran right through them today!). Load DVD up and start to unload van. J is sleeping by this point so I pull the van under the carport, crank the A/C to high and leave him be (we live in the country with a fenced acre of land so he's fine, I swear!). Kids eat yogurt while watching recital.
12:10 PM - Listening to the recital DVD while putting away groceries. L has watched herself and is now watching the rest of it and giving me a play by play of what each costume looks like. S is immersed in the dancing. I think he would like to take dance too but Daddy ain't having it.
12:15 PM - Niece calls and is coming over so now it's a mad dash to clean up too!!!
12:30 PM - Niece shows up to hang out until time to catch her flight. DVD watching marathon continues and J is still asleep (why can't he sleep this good in his crib?!) Start crockpot chicken for dinner.
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Enjoy visit with niece, have some wonderful conversation about her 16 year old life, able to dispense some pretty useful advice, corral 2 kids, keep checking on sleeping J, play accountant for Daddy Piper's business discussing some billing issues with his main contractor, re-do and submit a statement to the contractor, put 2 kids down for naps, introduce niece to Metromint water (YUM!), unload awake J from the van, nurse him again, remind kids it's naps so please no talking, and finally walk niece down to gate and say goodbye
2:15 PM - Discuss billing issues with Daddy Piper and hope they are worked out like they should be. Play more with J. Now L & S get split for naps so it's actually quiet in the back part of the house. Try to eat something finally and do some more dishes.
3:00 PM - Daddy Piper home for the day. Check on garden - YIKES! Water garden again. I think this heat is going to kill everything :-(
3:30 PM - L awake from nap so she gets 30 minutes computer time. S is still sleeping and J won't go back down even though he's obviously tired.
3:45 PM - J back down for nap. I head out to chat with Daddy for a bit.
4:00 PM - L comes and gets me. Her computer time is done and both boys are awake and crying for their mama. I head in and try to calm down S. J is still freaking out so Daddy comes and gets him. This is when it's hard to be a mom of more than 1. Both want me at the same time and what's a mom to do?? I hold S for a minute and then get him involved in craft time along with L and then take J. Start making jam from all the strawberries we got from co-op on Saturday. Daddy gets involved in craft time (read: takes over for Mama). I finish the jam and start with the rice and fruit for dinner.
5:15 PM - Dinner time. Daddy washes the table, L sets the table, and Mama puts the food on the table. The kids are responsible for setting the table and clearing their own dishes. Hopefully teaching them young will help in the long run. Get J set up for dinner. Tonight he eats carrots, peaches, rice cereal and some Mama's milk. He is a great eater, similar to S at this age. Not picky but you better make sure you have plenty of it ready to go - he doesn't like to wait!!
6:00 PM - Table cleared. Head out to work in the garden for a bit. L & S come gardening with me while J and Daddy hold down the couch. We have cucumbers growing along with 7 tomatoes, a watermelon, and some squash. I am having trouble though. Once the fruit or vegetable gets so big, they start to die so any advice??
6:30 PM - Get bath water started. We are trying to get things going earlier in the night since Daddy is going to bed earlier himself these days.
6:35 PM - S is already in the bath and L is about to get it. I hear her screaming and crying. Run and check on her. She knocked down and broke my vase that was in her room filled with her flowers. She is freaking out because she is scared I am going to mad at her. I feel like crap on a stick because she is genuinely scared I am going to be mad. I explain it was an accident and I understood that. I held her and cuddled with her, hoping to convey I wasn't mad nor would I be mad if things like that happen accidentally. I herd her into the bathroom to get ready for bath. I check the water to find "stuff" floating. S is now frantically wiping down the side of the tub. He farted and some "stuff" came out. Okay move kids to our shower and fill theirs with bleach.
7:00 PM - Finish showering the kids, fold some clothes, clean the "stuff" filled tub, run the water in the sink to bath J, bath J, need to use the restroom, get the sink filled with water to wash the pots and pans from the day, put drinks in for Daddy's lunch tomorrow, play around on the computer for 10 minutes, clean both toilets, read books to L & S & J tonight as well, put stickers on book reading chart for library, remind myself I need to use the restroom.
8:00 PM - L & S are hugged, kissed and tucked into bed for the night after a million questions about what we are doing tomorrow. Finally remember I need to use the restroom an hour after I really needed to. Realize it's the first time today I even cracked open my book for a minute (Big deal for me, I used to read a book every 2-3 days now I have to renew them at the library since it takes weeks to finish a book!) Stay in the bathroom for an extra 5 minutes reading alone : -)
8:15 PM - Nurse J and put him down for the night (or a couple of hours - whatever!), wash the pots and pans, clean the stove, put clothes away, straighten the living room and our bedroom.
8:50 PM - In bed for the night, reading book for a bit, talking with Daddy Piper about the necessary stuff for the upcoming weekend.
9:00 PM - J wakes up so snuggle time with Daddy is done for and off to try to get him back to sleep.
9:30 PM - J is down again for who knows how long. Computer time for me, where I now sit and describe my day.
Now I am off to read my book, uninterrupted for about 2.2 seconds before falling fast asleep for as long as I can, until one of the my blessings needs their mama!!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Family Sunday
We were able to spend a lot of time together this weekend. This hasn't happened for the last couple of weekends due to all the truck work Daddy has needed to do. We were able to do just that this weekend though!
Jack's first outdoor swing ride.
Daddy, L & S hunting for ladybugs
S found a ladybug!
J sitting in grass for the first time
L looking closely at a ladybug on my pants.
L just brought me a rose fresh from our garden and said "I love You Mommy" while giving me the greatest hug ever - life is great!
Jack's first outdoor swing ride.
Daddy, L & S hunting for ladybugs
S found a ladybug!
J sitting in grass for the first time
L looking closely at a ladybug on my pants.Saturday, January 10, 2009
Family Time and the Return to Soccer!
This morning was L's return to soccer. She skipped the fall session since I was due to have Baby J and I just didn't think I could handle practice and games with a new baby. We practiced with her last night and she did great - was really into it. Then today - BAM! She was so great out there on the field. L was really into the whole thing. She stayed with the ball and really gave it her all. I was super impressed with her. The coach had her out there for almost the whole game!! Oh and her team is awesome this time : -) And she's the only girl on it - what's up with that ?!?
This afternoon we finally made it up to see my sister & celebrate Christmas together. The kids' DVD player went on the fritz on the way up so no movie for them. They were very patient for the 2 hour drive. Thank goodness I packed books & coloring stuff to help fill the time. I drove and Daddy Piper entertained Baby J the entire trip. We made it up there fairly quickly. It was such a wonderful visit. We don't see enough of each other. I love her to pieces. We had a nice time hanging out for a few hours. It was just a great afternoon to remember. Baby J did great heading up (thanks to Daddy Piper for sitting in the waaayyy back) but not coming home. He only wanted his mama's booms and I just couldn't chance him out of his carseat. I did for a bit though, when we got closer to home - bad mommy. L & S fell asleep on the way home. They had a great time too and were pooped by the time we left. We need to do this more often. Time is just getting away from us. Her babies were my babies until I had some of my own. My 16 year old niece shared her first sunrise with me way back when. She was my very own baby for so long. And now she's so grown up and just a neat person to be around.
My sister, her kids and me and my kids
My lovely sister!!
My Thumbsucker!!
This afternoon we finally made it up to see my sister & celebrate Christmas together. The kids' DVD player went on the fritz on the way up so no movie for them. They were very patient for the 2 hour drive. Thank goodness I packed books & coloring stuff to help fill the time. I drove and Daddy Piper entertained Baby J the entire trip. We made it up there fairly quickly. It was such a wonderful visit. We don't see enough of each other. I love her to pieces. We had a nice time hanging out for a few hours. It was just a great afternoon to remember. Baby J did great heading up (thanks to Daddy Piper for sitting in the waaayyy back) but not coming home. He only wanted his mama's booms and I just couldn't chance him out of his carseat. I did for a bit though, when we got closer to home - bad mommy. L & S fell asleep on the way home. They had a great time too and were pooped by the time we left. We need to do this more often. Time is just getting away from us. Her babies were my babies until I had some of my own. My 16 year old niece shared her first sunrise with me way back when. She was my very own baby for so long. And now she's so grown up and just a neat person to be around.
I could go on and on but I better sign off for now. I need to get a bath and hit the sack.
This is my handsome big boy - isn't he just the cutest!!
This is my handsome big boy - isn't he just the cutest!!
My sister, her kids and me and my kids
My lovely sister!!
My Thumbsucker!!Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday Evening with the Piper Family
I am getting a snuggly hug from my best girl as I type I this : -) She is supposed to be in bed but her brother knocked a lamp over and I need to go pick it up and turn off their Christmas lights. And she is reading each word as I type : -)
Okay all are tucked in for the night after the nightly backscratching and update of the plans for tomorrow. AWW - the peace and quiet is appreciated!!
I wanted to write about the day but instead I think I should spend some time with Daddy Piper. So now it's off to fold clothes while Daddy Piper watches his UFC DVD. Such quality couple time!
Okay all are tucked in for the night after the nightly backscratching and update of the plans for tomorrow. AWW - the peace and quiet is appreciated!!
I wanted to write about the day but instead I think I should spend some time with Daddy Piper. So now it's off to fold clothes while Daddy Piper watches his UFC DVD. Such quality couple time!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Productive Day
We were scheduled to attend a "toddler" hike today. Went outside and the battery was dead again on my van! So that nixed the idea of going anywhere. I was able to turn it into an extremely productive day. My house looks wonderful! Or at least the front part of the house looks good - the back didn't get touched : -) We are having our homeschool group over on Friday for a Thanksgiving lesson and craft so the front was super important to get cleaned. The kids played outside for like 3 hours this morning and they were FILTHY when they came in. I made them strip outside so they wouldn't track any dirt into my clean house. Tonight, after Daddy Piper got home, we went and got a new battery so there shouldn't be anymore battery trouble. I am just very thankful that it was dead before we left so we weren't stuck up at the mountain without a way home. Daddy Piper did throw battery cables in the van for future needs.
Baby J seems to be eating and sleeping good so the thrush must be on its way out. I still think he sleeps too much. We see the dr on 12/4 for his 2 month appt. I can't believe in 2 weeks, he'll be 2 months old. I am so thankful that I didn't tie my tubes... Baby J might not be our last :-)
This afternoon we loaded up the wagon with the dishes our neighbor had brought dinner over in awhile back and took them back to her. It was nice to chat with her for awhile and the walk was very enjoyable with the kids. I really love being home with my babies. I hope I can do this forever. In this economy, who knows though. As long as Daddy Piper's work stays steady, I can stay home. I joined a coupon thing so hopefully I can start saving more of his hard earned money. I looked at Baby J today and the thought of leaving him put a real fear in my heart, like none I had ever felt before. I guess I just gotta have faith that all will be okay.
Baby J seems to be eating and sleeping good so the thrush must be on its way out. I still think he sleeps too much. We see the dr on 12/4 for his 2 month appt. I can't believe in 2 weeks, he'll be 2 months old. I am so thankful that I didn't tie my tubes... Baby J might not be our last :-)
This afternoon we loaded up the wagon with the dishes our neighbor had brought dinner over in awhile back and took them back to her. It was nice to chat with her for awhile and the walk was very enjoyable with the kids. I really love being home with my babies. I hope I can do this forever. In this economy, who knows though. As long as Daddy Piper's work stays steady, I can stay home. I joined a coupon thing so hopefully I can start saving more of his hard earned money. I looked at Baby J today and the thought of leaving him put a real fear in my heart, like none I had ever felt before. I guess I just gotta have faith that all will be okay.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Vacation Countdown
We are on countdown around here to our vacation up "North". Usually we go around the 4th but we have a nephew graduating high school so we are going early. I get to spend my last 20's birthday in a small town, far away from any excitement. AWWW - guess birthdays just aren't what they used to be, are they! We are busy trying to get things done around here to head out. Haircuts are done, packing has begun. Mama needs her eyebrows waxed. Other than that - I think everything has been bought that needs to be bought and we'll spend our very busy week fitting in the last minute stuff. S is excited about going on a "jet plane" to see grandma. L is looking forward to seeing some friends before we drive 6 hours to see my in-laws. Can't wait for some time away - especially from the horrible heat we already have!!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Sis!
Today was my sister's 39th birthday. She lives about 75 miles from us. We don't get to spend as much time together as we'd like to, due to kids, work and the distance between us. I had tinkered with the idea of driving up to see her since today is her actual birthday. Our morning pretty much sucked around here so I thought "Why not?", packed some lunch for the drive, threw the kids in the van and hit the road. I am so happy that we did. It was one of the best times we have spent together in a long time. We totally surprised everyone. We drove up just as she got home and she saw us and said "Hey" and then looked again. She ran to the van and I couldn't get out fast enough. We hugged and cried together for awhile. It was so wonderful to be together again.
We had a great day, just hanging out. The kids all played together. Her babies are now 15 and 10 (time flies!) so my older niece really takes care of my kids when we gather. It's a nice break for me and my niece loves to be with my kids (I think so anyway!). After some awesome, quality time together, the kids and I headed home about 6. I would have stayed longer but it was dark and most of the drive home is mountainous so off we went.
Happy Birthday Sis!! I promise to make more trips like this. Thanks for a great day!!
We had a great day, just hanging out. The kids all played together. Her babies are now 15 and 10 (time flies!) so my older niece really takes care of my kids when we gather. It's a nice break for me and my niece loves to be with my kids (I think so anyway!). After some awesome, quality time together, the kids and I headed home about 6. I would have stayed longer but it was dark and most of the drive home is mountainous so off we went.
Happy Birthday Sis!! I promise to make more trips like this. Thanks for a great day!!
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