I can hardly believe it! Elizabeth is 2! Where did the time go? She is getting so big...running, talking in complete sentences, doing things for herself, sleeping in a toddler bed, eating milk and cereal w/ a spoon...I could go on and on.
She is such a sweet little girl, so kind, loving and helpful. She loves her playmates and mommy and daddy.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Rough Day....
*UPDATE: My dad is out of surgery as of noon CST. Doing fine and the Drs. are very optimistic for his recovery. Thanks for all the prayers!*
Today is a pretty tough one. Its raining, which I hate, one of those cold, damp, drizzly rains. Then, my dad is in surgery for his back. I'm sure he's fine, but I hate the waiting and not knowing anything. I just wish my mom would call and tell me something! And, last, but certainly not least, I'm taking our beagle, Casper, to the vet today to have him put down. After a rough couple of weeks with him getting progressively more aggressive towards people and biting someone over the weekend, we've decided, that, for everyone's safety and peace of mind, its time for him to go. I HATE doing this, but I know its the right decision. I just can't risk Elizabeth's safety or the safety of my nieces/nephews.
So, I'm sad. Casper was my first baby, the first dog that was truly mine. We went and picked him up from a breeder on a cold and wet March day. He was only 3 1/2 months old- I remember Damon climbing over a fence, in the mud to pick him up. We drove home w/ him on my lap. I remember how little he was and how much he struggled to get up and down the stairs in our townhouse. How he loved to ride in the car and how great he did every time we moved. How he was my teddy bear when Damon was away from me for school or when he left for the Army. How he cuddled with me during thundertorms and always let me hold him when I needed to cry. How he protected me from all kinds of things, how he always begged for the scraps leftover from cutting carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce. How we taught him to catch popcorn and how to speak softly. What a show-off he was at puppy kindergarten and how beautiful he was when he ran.
I'll miss a lot of things about my "fuzzy", but mostly his wagging tail, his sloppy dog kisses and how excited he would get when I'd get home. I'll also be missing how patient and gentle he's been (for the most part) with Elizabeth and how cute she is when she pets and hugs him or when she wants to take him for a walk.
I'll post some pictures later on..right now I'm holding them close to my heart. I'll never forget or replace you, Casper....thank you for being my dog.
Today is a pretty tough one. Its raining, which I hate, one of those cold, damp, drizzly rains. Then, my dad is in surgery for his back. I'm sure he's fine, but I hate the waiting and not knowing anything. I just wish my mom would call and tell me something! And, last, but certainly not least, I'm taking our beagle, Casper, to the vet today to have him put down. After a rough couple of weeks with him getting progressively more aggressive towards people and biting someone over the weekend, we've decided, that, for everyone's safety and peace of mind, its time for him to go. I HATE doing this, but I know its the right decision. I just can't risk Elizabeth's safety or the safety of my nieces/nephews.
So, I'm sad. Casper was my first baby, the first dog that was truly mine. We went and picked him up from a breeder on a cold and wet March day. He was only 3 1/2 months old- I remember Damon climbing over a fence, in the mud to pick him up. We drove home w/ him on my lap. I remember how little he was and how much he struggled to get up and down the stairs in our townhouse. How he loved to ride in the car and how great he did every time we moved. How he was my teddy bear when Damon was away from me for school or when he left for the Army. How he cuddled with me during thundertorms and always let me hold him when I needed to cry. How he protected me from all kinds of things, how he always begged for the scraps leftover from cutting carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce. How we taught him to catch popcorn and how to speak softly. What a show-off he was at puppy kindergarten and how beautiful he was when he ran.
I'll miss a lot of things about my "fuzzy", but mostly his wagging tail, his sloppy dog kisses and how excited he would get when I'd get home. I'll also be missing how patient and gentle he's been (for the most part) with Elizabeth and how cute she is when she pets and hugs him or when she wants to take him for a walk.
I'll post some pictures later on..right now I'm holding them close to my heart. I'll never forget or replace you, Casper....thank you for being my dog.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Operation Toddler Bed...
was successful! She couldn't climb into the bed fast enough on Saturday night, she was trying to climb on the mattress before we even had it all the way on the bed. She laid right down on her pillow, with her"babies" and did pretty good going right to sleep.
Last night, daddy took the crib apart. She again climbed right into her new bed, but she got back up about 4 times before she finally stayed. I checked on her once last night, and she was sleeping on the floor, but at least she was still in her room!
Daddy will be working on get her bedroom door up this week (I hope), but so far so good. Now, if we could just master PTing! SIGH....
Last night, daddy took the crib apart. She again climbed right into her new bed, but she got back up about 4 times before she finally stayed. I checked on her once last night, and she was sleeping on the floor, but at least she was still in her room!
Daddy will be working on get her bedroom door up this week (I hope), but so far so good. Now, if we could just master PTing! SIGH....
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Craziness!
I have to tell you, I CANNOT believe that our fall semester of school starts next Tuesday!! Where did the summer go? I certainly wasn't ready for all of this and it has landed like a lead balloon!
Work has been crazy busy- the phones ringing off the hook, students coming in by the dozens to register (even at this late date), talk about payment, pick up their textbooks...you name it, they're hear asking about it or trying to do it! The hardest part is that some of our most popular programs are already full for the fall, so it seems like we're turning some students away when they aren't interested in any other options. I hate that, but what do you do? We've been enrolling since mid-April...
On a happy note, I'm going to see Joe Nichols tonight at the Power & Light District for FREE! I'm sure that tomorrow morning I will be completely dead tired, but I love Joe's music and can't pass on the chance to see a free show. I know it won't be the same as a full blown concert, but that's ok. Its a great chance to get out of the house and enjoy some "me" time, as Damon will be staying home w/ Elizabeth. I'll try to post about it tomorrow and let you know what I think.
No pictures today, but will have some in a week or so-we're having our annual family & friends party next Saturday, so hope to have some fun pics of all the cousins and such...while I'm not looking forward to the prep work, I am soo looking forward to seeing our friends and family. More to come on this later....
I was also not ready to come to terms with how grown up Elizabeth has become in the last month or so. She is now asking to brush her teeth, wash her hands, only wants to take showers, not baths, wants to dress herself...you get the picture. If all goes as planned, I am meeting some folks tomorrow to purchase a toddler bed for her from Craig's List. Hope it works out...told Damon today that we REALLY need to get a door put on her room if we're serious about letting her sleep in a toddler bed.... so we'll see what happens. Maybe, just maybe, we'll actually get her closet and room door up this weekend...but I'm not going to hold my breath.
Catch you all later...have a great weekend!
Work has been crazy busy- the phones ringing off the hook, students coming in by the dozens to register (even at this late date), talk about payment, pick up their textbooks...you name it, they're hear asking about it or trying to do it! The hardest part is that some of our most popular programs are already full for the fall, so it seems like we're turning some students away when they aren't interested in any other options. I hate that, but what do you do? We've been enrolling since mid-April...
On a happy note, I'm going to see Joe Nichols tonight at the Power & Light District for FREE! I'm sure that tomorrow morning I will be completely dead tired, but I love Joe's music and can't pass on the chance to see a free show. I know it won't be the same as a full blown concert, but that's ok. Its a great chance to get out of the house and enjoy some "me" time, as Damon will be staying home w/ Elizabeth. I'll try to post about it tomorrow and let you know what I think.
No pictures today, but will have some in a week or so-we're having our annual family & friends party next Saturday, so hope to have some fun pics of all the cousins and such...while I'm not looking forward to the prep work, I am soo looking forward to seeing our friends and family. More to come on this later....
I was also not ready to come to terms with how grown up Elizabeth has become in the last month or so. She is now asking to brush her teeth, wash her hands, only wants to take showers, not baths, wants to dress herself...you get the picture. If all goes as planned, I am meeting some folks tomorrow to purchase a toddler bed for her from Craig's List. Hope it works out...told Damon today that we REALLY need to get a door put on her room if we're serious about letting her sleep in a toddler bed.... so we'll see what happens. Maybe, just maybe, we'll actually get her closet and room door up this weekend...but I'm not going to hold my breath.
Catch you all later...have a great weekend!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Pictures from our mini-vacation....
Finally, here they are! Sorry for the delay. With school getting ready to start soon, the office has been VERY busy, leaving little time for playing on-line! Just wanted to share these pics...promise I'll try to get a better update posted soon!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friends & Vacations!
It's just about the most awesome thing to spend quality time with good friends. Elizabeth and I recently came back from spending three wonderful days with my friend Cindy, her husband and their daughter. Cindy and I are friends from the days after we lost our first babies....so we have lots in common. We are very fortunate that our little girls were born about 4 weeks apart, so they are doing lots of the same things.
We had SO much fun w/ Cindy! We went to book talk at the local library, got to see their church, went to the mall and played outside lots! We also were blessed to meet Cindy's sister, her son, and Cindy's parents while we were there! Cindy and her husband prepared wonderful meals for us and we had a great time! It was sad to have to leave and come home! Cindy should be sending me pictures of the girls soon, so I hope to have some to post here shortly.
Thanks Cindy, Nate, Hannah, Amy and Andrew for a wonderful 3 days! We hope to get together again soon!
We had SO much fun w/ Cindy! We went to book talk at the local library, got to see their church, went to the mall and played outside lots! We also were blessed to meet Cindy's sister, her son, and Cindy's parents while we were there! Cindy and her husband prepared wonderful meals for us and we had a great time! It was sad to have to leave and come home! Cindy should be sending me pictures of the girls soon, so I hope to have some to post here shortly.
Thanks Cindy, Nate, Hannah, Amy and Andrew for a wonderful 3 days! We hope to get together again soon!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Another goodbye.....
Well, its seems that all I've been doing the last year is saying goodbye to coworkers. I'm starting to wonder if its me or just bad timing.
Anyway, my supervisor for the last year had decided to retire. Its a great thing for him, as he'll get to travel w/ his son and go on some amazing hiking/climbing trips. It will be hard for us left behind as we will be without an official direct supervisor for the time being. The other Dean will be stepping in until we complete the hiring process for my supervisor's replacement.
While I'm sad that John is leaving us, I'm happy for him. I know that he will enjoy his travels/adventures. We'll miss is Cheshire cat grin, dry jokes, McDonald's coffee cups and the ever present gum/mints he always seems to have in his pockets. Mostly, I'll miss his supporting and caring nature and the way he encourages me when things get rough.
So, here's to "see you later, John"! I won't say goodbye, as I hope we'll see you again in the future.
Anyway, my supervisor for the last year had decided to retire. Its a great thing for him, as he'll get to travel w/ his son and go on some amazing hiking/climbing trips. It will be hard for us left behind as we will be without an official direct supervisor for the time being. The other Dean will be stepping in until we complete the hiring process for my supervisor's replacement.
While I'm sad that John is leaving us, I'm happy for him. I know that he will enjoy his travels/adventures. We'll miss is Cheshire cat grin, dry jokes, McDonald's coffee cups and the ever present gum/mints he always seems to have in his pockets. Mostly, I'll miss his supporting and caring nature and the way he encourages me when things get rough.
So, here's to "see you later, John"! I won't say goodbye, as I hope we'll see you again in the future.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
18 month check up!
Its hard to believe my little girl is 18 months! We headed to the pediatrician today for our check-up and shots. It was soo cute...Elizabeth gave Dr. Sauer a hug when she came in! Everything looks great and she is really pleased with how Elizabeth is doing overall. We were slightly concerned that her height has dropped off a little bit, but she is still on the charts and within normal ranges. So, at this point, we'll just keep an eye on it and worry if it continues to be a downward trend or anything weird. After all, its not like her daddy and I are tall people anyway! She recieved two vaccines today, her DPT and Hepatitis A- she only cried for about 15 seconds after the shots and then she was all smiles again.
Here's our stats at 18 months:
Height: 31 inches (25th %)
Weight: 24 lbs (50th %)
Head circum.: 47 cm (75th%)
All in all, it was a good and quick visit. I'm very proud of my girl-she's growing up so fast!
Here's our stats at 18 months:
Height: 31 inches (25th %)
Weight: 24 lbs (50th %)
Head circum.: 47 cm (75th%)
All in all, it was a good and quick visit. I'm very proud of my girl-she's growing up so fast!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Terrible Two's ....at 18 months???
LOL! I just have to remember to smile. Miss Elizabeth is definitely showing mommy and daddy her independent spirit these days! She is a pro at shaking her head and saying "no" and we've mastered the fine art of temper tantrums. She wants what she wants, when she wants it. Daddy and I are struggling to say no to her, but it is so hard! She is the only person in the world I struggle to say "no" to...but I know that we need to in order for her to grow up being respectful and knowing right from wrong. I hope I'm not the only first time parent that struggles with this!
We're also challenged in the meal area..some days she eats like a horse, other days she picks at her food. Like yesterday, for example, it seemed like all she wanted to do was eat! Every time we turned around, she was asking to get up in her high chair and for food or a drink! I think she wore daddy out with it.
Other than these, what I suspect are normal stages, life is really good. Despite her moods, Elizabeth is mostly a very loving and considerate little girl. She loves to give hugs and kisses, especially to mommy and the dog and she is completely enthralled with her 3 fish!
Daddy and I are thankful that summer is on its way, so we can hopefully get out and enjoy our yard and the pool before too long- swimming lessons are on the agenda for this summer!
Hugs to all our friends near and far...we love you!
We're also challenged in the meal area..some days she eats like a horse, other days she picks at her food. Like yesterday, for example, it seemed like all she wanted to do was eat! Every time we turned around, she was asking to get up in her high chair and for food or a drink! I think she wore daddy out with it.
Other than these, what I suspect are normal stages, life is really good. Despite her moods, Elizabeth is mostly a very loving and considerate little girl. She loves to give hugs and kisses, especially to mommy and the dog and she is completely enthralled with her 3 fish!
Daddy and I are thankful that summer is on its way, so we can hopefully get out and enjoy our yard and the pool before too long- swimming lessons are on the agenda for this summer!
Hugs to all our friends near and far...we love you!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Before I Was a Mom.....
Before I was a Mom ,
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby..
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom ,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom ,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom ,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom .
Before I was a Mom ,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom ,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom .
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom .
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words to a lullaby..
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom ,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom ,
I never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom ,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom .
Before I was a Mom ,
I didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom ,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom .
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before I was a Mom .
Monday, March 9, 2009
Family Time!
Here's a couple of photos from our family photo shoot at Sears a few weekends ago. My family and I were all together for the first time in almost 2 years! It was lots of fun to spend the weekend w/ my sister, BIL, niece and my brother, who were all here from out of town. The 2 little girls had so much fun playing together- their favorite game was peek a boo! While it was lots of fun, we were certainly glad to come home to our own beds after 4 days of sharing space with 8 other people!
It was also lots of fun to see our extended family and meet some of our new cousins that we hadn't had a chance to see yet...all in all, it was a great weekend! I'll try to get some more of my photos up soon!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Pigtails and Parties!
Well, its been a while again- lots going on around here! We've been to a 3rd birthday party for my friend's daughter, worn our first pigtails and doing lots more talking! Damon and I are super-busy with work, but are very grateful to be busy instead of unemployed! We'll be headed to my folks in about a week to celebrate my sister's wedding (she got married in Sept in Jamaica) and hang out with family! I'm very excited to see my sister and my niece- its been almost a year since we saw them last and I can't wait to see the 2 cousins together! I'll also get to spend some quality time with my brother, who will be in from Louisianna! It will be a busy weekend, but I'm really looking forward to the time with family and 3 whole days away from the office (and the dog, who will be boarded for the weekend :))
Anyway, here are some pictures from the birthday party where we hid out in the cottage and played dress-up and of her first pigtails today.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
New year!
Wow! Where has the time gone?! I realized I hadn't posted in quite a while...
Anyway, things have been busy, but good around here for us. Damon has moved to a new group with Sprint and seems to be happy with the change. I took on a special duty assignment with my work, taking over my former boss's duties. It makes for some long days, but I'm enjoying the work, and the new, bigger corner office! :)
Elizabeth is growing by leaps and bounds...its hard to believe at this time last year I was coming back to work after 8 weeks of maternity leave...that seems like a lifetime ago now. She is running everywhere, is cutting 2 teeth (for a total of 5 when they all come in!) and has new words all the time. She is such a joy and a blessing to us.
I've had a little excitement in my life (via some good friends) who are newly pregnant. One friend found out yesterday that she is expecting twins, and my BFF called me last night to tell me she is 5 weeks along! I'm so excited for both of them- maybe I'll be able to squash my current baby fever by following their progress! Either way, its going to be a very exciting 9 months for my friends!
Hopefully, I'll have a few pictures after this weekend when my camera returns to me from St. Louis (where I left it last weekend)...until then- Enjoy and have a great day!
Anyway, things have been busy, but good around here for us. Damon has moved to a new group with Sprint and seems to be happy with the change. I took on a special duty assignment with my work, taking over my former boss's duties. It makes for some long days, but I'm enjoying the work, and the new, bigger corner office! :)
Elizabeth is growing by leaps and bounds...its hard to believe at this time last year I was coming back to work after 8 weeks of maternity leave...that seems like a lifetime ago now. She is running everywhere, is cutting 2 teeth (for a total of 5 when they all come in!) and has new words all the time. She is such a joy and a blessing to us.
I've had a little excitement in my life (via some good friends) who are newly pregnant. One friend found out yesterday that she is expecting twins, and my BFF called me last night to tell me she is 5 weeks along! I'm so excited for both of them- maybe I'll be able to squash my current baby fever by following their progress! Either way, its going to be a very exciting 9 months for my friends!
Hopefully, I'll have a few pictures after this weekend when my camera returns to me from St. Louis (where I left it last weekend)...until then- Enjoy and have a great day!
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