August 21, 2010
Giants fans?
After their first baseball game (SJ Giants vs Stockton Ports)
Highlights:
"Kids run the bases" after the game
Ice Cream
Churros
Italian Night
Hanging out with Uncle David
Lowlights:
1st Inning
Ending Score
Walking the "Beer Batter" every time
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January 11, 2010
Comandments!
I just saw this link on The Munchkin Wrangler blog and it made my day...
Laws Concerning Food and Drink;
Household Principles;
Lamentations of the Father
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October 19, 2009
Bad Moment
You know you are having a bad moment when (after 20+ minutes of trying to put your 1.5 year old down for a nap and leaving her in the bedroom throwing a full blown tantrum with ear piercing screaming and pissed off shrieking), your 4.5 year old looks at you and says "Mommy are you frustrated?"
Frustrated would be the understatement of the year!
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June 25, 2009
Chicken Pox Day ... I don't know - too many
The last few days have been less than notable. The kids continue to heal, we played with a pox friendly family two days to get some of the stir crazy out... and Chanler's foot blisters look THE SAME!
I got some information for an Osteopath friend who said that as long as the blisters remain on Chanler's feet he could still be "sluffing" virus (aka contagious). She suggested lancing the blisters - which I have to say sounds about as fun as poking myself in the eye. I could just picture the screaming that would ensue.
After some discussion, Scott and I decided it would actually be easier to lance the blisters ourselves rather than trying to convince Kaiser to do it... We had a conversation with Chanler about the benefits of popping his feet blisters and even let him pick the implement used to do the actual lancing. What really convinced him was the offer to let him watch videos while Daddy worked on his feet!!!!! We managed to get 10 popped blisters and 0 screaming! Not a bad score if you ask me!
Not sure how long it takes after they are popped to officially be not contagious, but we have a birthday party on Saturday so I hope we are ok by then...
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June 22, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 8 aka the confinement continues...
Nothing much new. The kids continue to heal and the blisters on the feet continue to mock me. I called the Pediatrician today to get her opinion on the foot blisters and Kaiser was less than helpful. The advice nurse asked questions like... is he looking blue or gasping for air?; How much does he weigh; Are the spots red or purple when they first appear; is he having seizures? The questions were all crazy and IF any of them had been true I would have been calling 911 not the advice nurse. The Pediatrician called back (and for some unknown reason my phone didn't ring) and left the most unhelpful message I have ever heard. Oh well Kaiser sucks sometimes.
Guess we are in for more days of confinement - I wonder how many I can take before I lose it completely????? Not many I would wager.
ETA: I should mention that the kids were in unusually rare form today - teetering between crazy and completely hysterical. Tons of fun. I also wonder how many more days they can take...
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June 21, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 7 and Day 5
For most intents and purposes the kids are better, all except that pesky "officially not contagious" one. They both still have blisters on the soles of their feet that just won't burst so they are technically they are still under quarantine... Lucky me.
Today (Father's day) was spent gardening, doing errands (with the kids in the car while Scott went in and picked stuff out and then I went in to pay - Scott forgot his wallet at work- eeek), and mostly trying to get stuff done. We pretty much ignored Father's day around here - Sorry Scott.
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June 20, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 6 and Day 4
Finally the day Chanler has been waiting for since the beginning of the Chicken Pox... Today we had friends over and Chanler got to be the "lollipop taster." Surprisingly he was less excited about it that I would have thought - oh well, I hope we passed enough cooties never the less.
Jessaleigh's spots seem to be disappearing before my eyes. She has one scab under he eye that is a bit worrisome, but the rest are fading quickly. I am confused though because she still has 1 or 2 pox on her feet (where the skin is thicker) that haven't popped yet - not sure if she is technically contagious of if those will just be reabsorbed without bursting...
Chanler is also doing better (especially when we have company). He spots are starting to scab more and more although he still has plenty that aren't. His feet still bother him, but other than that his mood and energy level are much improved.
Overall, things are looking up. Now if we can just last through the cabin fever...
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June 19, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 5 and Day 3
We had a very mellow day. Jessaleigh seems to be back to almost normal, although she did get at least one new spot (in her ear canal!!!) today. Chanler still has so many pox it is hard to tell if there are new ones or not. His feet continue to bother him, but he seems to have figured out how to best play the sick card to his advantage.
Today for entertainment we colored, made cookies, played Lego's with Grandmama, Picked up our CSA Beef (well the kids waited in the car while I stood in line at the back of the truck...) and had dinner with Auntie Michelle, Uncle Sergio and Cousin Joshua.
Having people over seems to be the best medicine there is.
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June 18, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 4 and Day 2
Day 4:
Jessaleigh is actually looking much better. She is getting fewer new spots and the ones she has seem to be less red and angry and more crusted and scabbed. She slept pretty well last night (thanks again to Tylenol). I realized today that one of the two teeth she has been working on for over a month finally came in, that may have had some impact on her excessively bad sleep a few days ago - a hindsight.
Day 2:
Chanler, on the other hand, looks like he is still on the down side and no where near climbing back out of the pox hole. You know Chanler is sick when he tries to go back to sleep in the morning, and this morning he was a lump trying to sleep until well after breakfast. The poor guy also has spots in some very uncomfortable places. He is covered in pox under his underwear (looks almost like heat rash he has so many) and has a couple on the ball of his foot. (those make walking difficult on occasion, but not all the time... go figure). Generally he is still miserable unless he has constant attention and entertainment.
To keep morale high we played Play-Doh, blew more bubbles, ate lunch outside (including raspberries and ice pops) took 2 baking soda baths, played computer games and bingo, dug in the garden (at Chanler's request) and generally tried to make having the chicken pox have enough perks that it doesn't suck too bad. We are succeeding by a slim margin most of the time.
I am hoping that Chanler's case will turn around as quickly as Jessaleigh's seems to have.
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June 17, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 3 and Day 1
So the "light case" theory is out the window! Chanler woke up this morning covered in pox. Up until now he has been pretty un-fazed (if a bit crabby and irritable) by the 2 spots he did have.
All that has changed now.
I had a particularly conflicted/guilty moment today when Chanler looked at me and said "Mommy I don't want these spots anymore. I want to be done." It is very hard to watch your children be uncomfortable and even more difficult to know that you put them in that place. I still think that it is in their best interest in the long run, but it is hard to deal with in the moment. Especially hard when the suffering one is eloquent and rational enough to know where the pox came from, why we have them, and still want to be done. My heart breaks for my kids right now (which is why when I went to the grocery store this evening - I bought 3 different kinds of popsicles!)
Jessaleigh seems to be doing better. She slept last night (thanks to a baking soda bath and Tylenol). The rate at which she is getting spots seems to be decreasing as well. Hopefully she will be over the pox soon.
Since both kids were uncomfortable in clothes today (and because none of the friends I thought would come to visit us have), we hung out in the back yard, played bubbles and balls, and took another baking soda bath, all before lunch. The afternoon was occupied by lollipops during nap time, BINGO, and Window Media Player on Visualizations playing Vivaldi... Somehow we made it through another day.
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June 16, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 2
Holy Spotty Baby Batman!!!! Jessaleigh just keeps getting more spots! I actually took pictures this morning to document them, because I couldn't keep track. Last night was absolutely horrible! I got two hour long periods of sleep and maybe three half hours shots as well. Jessaleigh was very uncomfortable and really hated having mittens on her hands. Thankfully my mom came over to help out so that I could nap when Jessaleigh was napping - THANK YOU!
In breaking news - Chanler has 2, yes that's right 2, chicken pox! He has a huge one on his back (which we were joking should count for at least 5) and one tiny one on his neck. Not sure if he just caught a light case or if this is just the beginning.
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June 15, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 1
Well it is certain, Jessaleigh caught the chicken pox; it is still unclear if Chanler caught them too, or if he will have to wait and get them from his sister. Jessaleigh is pretty well covered in spots - back, neck, scalp, face, and my least favorites, inside her ear and under the diaper! The ones on her neck and ear seem to be bothering her the most, but fortunately my Mother-In-Law (Payce) left me some MSM lotion. I don't really know why it works, but it seems to help her feel better.
ETA: Chanler is significantly annoyed that he has no spots and his sister does. I think he has been looking forward to getting the chicken pox so that we can have friends (who want to catch them) over and he can be the "lollipop taster." That is what we called the boy who we caught the pox from, because he got to taste everyone's lollipop before they got it.
Here's hoping for a good night, but not expecting one!
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June 14, 2009
Chicken Pox Day 0.5
We exposed our kids to Chicken Pox 11 days ago. We did it intentionally after weighing the risks and benefits of the vaccine vs catching the disease. It is an interesting place to be as a mom - TRYING to get your kids sick...
So, for the last few days we have been waiting; waiting to see IF they caught it. This evening Jessaleigh got about 3 spots mostly on her neck. It is enough to say - yes, Jessaleigh is getting the chicken pox. I am, at the same time, happy that it worked, and sorry that my baby has to deal with it. If I could do it for her I would in an instant.
For now at least she seems to not be bothered by them.
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December 6, 2008
Pet names
What do you call your children? Do you call them there given names all the time, a shortened nick name or a silly pet name??? I am curious!
I was having a conversation about this with some my mom friends a few weeks ago comparing pet names for our kids. Some seem like they could stay with a kid for their whole life and some just "wouldn't be kind to keep." Another friend of my commented that children seem to "earn" their pet names - an interesting idea.
So what do you call your kids?
We have a variety of pet names for each of our children including:
Chanler: Dude, Big Brother, Mr. Man, Bud, Little Man, Doodle Bug, & Trouble
Jessaleigh: Baby, Sister, Little Miss, Miss-chif, Baby bee, & Yau-de-leigh
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November 18, 2008
Life as a Christian Momma
I am starting to find that life as a Christian mom seems harder than it would be if I were not. I don't mean the mommy part , that is always hard, but try explaining crucifixion, resurrection, grace, prophecy, ritual sacrifice, salvation etc. to a three year old!!!!! Most of what I say comes back out of Chanler sounding blasphemous (except I don't think he really GETS it yet) or at the very least very modified.
On the other hand I DO think it is important to be teaching him about Jesus now. I just makes for some very interesting conversations!
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November 7, 2008
I am a M.O.M.
Just a few of the things that make me a M.O.M.
Maker of Meals
Monitor of Miscreants
Marker of Memories
Modeler of Morality
Mourner of Monday
Mender of Minor-injuries
Manifester of Meanings
Maximizer of Money
Minimizer of Messes
Minder of Milestones
Molder of Minds
Moderator of Misunderstandings
Memorizer of Minutiae
Master of Mounds-of-Laundry
Motor-vehicle driver of Minors
Motivator of Motor-skills
Mollifier or Moods
Mover of Mountains
Marketer of Minerals and vegetables
Maintainer of Mementos
Mentor of Midgets
Multiplier of Minutes alone
Manufacturer of Mini-me's
Monitor of Mobility
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July 24, 2008
Naps
The bad thing about falling asleep with your kids during nap time is that you can't sleep at night! Grrrrr.
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June 3, 2008
Shedding
It is a little known (to people who don't have kids at least) phenomenon that a few months postpartum you start losing hair. Now I don't mean little bits hear and there, I mean taking a shower and feeling like half your head is going down the drain. This happened last time, but it is still disconcerting!
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May 28, 2008
Car seats
So there are two things keeping us from replacing our car seats 1) we haven't gotten the insurance money and 2) we need to measure the bench seat to see if the seat we want to get for Chanler will fit.
A funny note: While we were checking out the new car seat for Jessaleigh (we are going for a high max weight convertible as opposed to the bucket seat we currently have) I saw this one and was almost compelled to buy it just because of the name. If only the name wasn't on a seat I don't want and in incredibly ugly PINK
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May 26, 2008
Hopes and Fears
Older parents will always say to you "enjoy this time." and I get it. Babies grow up so fast (I can attest from experience.) It is strange though, I am trying to enjoy this current "baby stage," but at the same time I feel like I have tunnel vision and I can see my life "fast forwarded." With my first I wanted him to do everything (milestones) on time or early to prove that he was OK (or better than OK.) With Jessaleigh, I sometimes feel like I am measuring her against when her brother did things. I know rationally that you cannot measure kids against each other (and really shouldn't even), but it is hard from me to not say "when did Chanler do X???" I want to enjoy this baby stage, but at the same time I am looking forward to the next stage too. Sometimes I feel like I can almost look down the tunnel that is my life and see what is to be. Children grown, etc. and then I come racing back to now with an infant and toddler. It is almost surreal.
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April 17, 2008
Irony
Life is "funny."
With my first child I knew I didn't know anything so I freaked out. Then I read some books, got some information and thought that I would be more calm the next time.
Well here I am with number two and I am in a quandary. I know with my head that everything is fine and with the "norm," but somehow I can't shake the emotional side which is still freaking out.
I am just a basket case!
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April 11, 2008
Pay Back
OK I just need to vent . . .
I realize that I am quite lucky that Jessaleigh sleeps, but now I am paying for it. I have a 10 week old and I just got my period back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This sucks! this isn't supposed to happen for MONTHS. Not to mention the fact that the first 5 weeks postpartum shouldn't count because you are still bleeding from the birth. So, I just get no break.
Oh yeah and the hormones that come with it are just GREAT. Just what I needed - some more hormones. . .
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February 26, 2008
Getting the hang of it???
I sure don't feel like I am getting the hang of having two small children!
I am constantly feeling pulled in opposite directions, like I am neglecting the other child, like I can't possibly meet both of their needs, like crying, guilty that I would prefer to sit on the couch with Jessaleigh than on the floor and play cars with Chanler, just guilty in general, like everything takes too long, etc. But here I sit, between two sleeping children . . . thinking that maybe, just maybe, things will be OK (not great mind you, but OK)
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February 7, 2008
Adventures in Tandem Nursing
Nope, I haven't read the book yet, but life these days is certainly an adventure. Here are some quick thoughts on nursing a newborn and an almost 3 year old
On the bright side:
Toddlers can help with engorgement
Chanler understands that babies need to nurse
Nursing is helping Chanler deal/cope with Jessaleigh's arrival
On the not so bright side:
More nursing means more milk and way more milk
Chanler likes to ask to "drink all the milk" and isn't happy if he doesn't get as much time as HE wants
Taking turns is hard
Toddlers decide when they want to nurse and don't always cooperate with when you need them to nurse
Right now I am just taking things one day at a time. I am hoping that I get a better hang of the whole nursing/juggling two thing before Scott has to go back to work. I am SO thankful that he has as much time off as he does!!!!
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December 27, 2007
Why is it?
That the only time my child wants to cuddle with me is:
1) 4 hours after bed time
2) When he has a fever over 101
3) After half an hour of tantruming
4) In the middle of the night
I know it is a personality thing, but sometimes I wish he would just snuggle with me without it being a special occasion. Although I guess when he does cuddle now - it is memorable.
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November 5, 2007
Why mess with a good thing?
OK I realize that Daylight Savings Time is not the norm and that I should just be grateful for having it at all, BUT
Why did it have to end? We were just getting into a nice pattern where Chanler wouldn't wake up until between 7:30 and 8:30am (I also know it could be much worse, but lets not go there.) This seems like a reasonable time to a tired parent like myself. Now (one day post time change) he is in my bed at 6:30am and flopping, patting, talking, and generally keeping everyone from finishing their night of sleep.
I can't wait for the days to get shorter, if only for the mornings to be dark again.
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October 25, 2007
Gilroy Gardens
Some friends of ours gave us complementary tickets to Gilroy Gardens. Their family apparently gets a ton of them because the park buys apricot sauce from the family farm and uses the family recipe for an "apricot freeze."
So we picked a sunny Saturday and decided we should head down. We stopped for an early lunch (and to make it a "complete" trip to Gilroy) at Black Bear Diner and then headed to the park. The parking lot wasn't exactly full when we got there, but there were still plenty of people. Chanler went on a total of 5 rides (the train around the park, The old time cars, a boat ride, the old time cars again, and the people mover type thing), which was more than I expected. He had a great time! even though we skipped his usual nap to go. We of course indulged in some naughty food (ice cream, fried artichoke hearts, corn dogs, and OF COURSE and Apricot Freeze.) and I have to say if you ever go to Gilroy Gardens you MUST try the apricot freeze! It is AMAZING and the highlight of the day.
I don't think I would ever pay full price to go to this park, but with only paying for parking and food, it was well worth it!
Pictures
ETA:
I almost forgot to mention Ralph the bear. While we were on the boat ride, there were sound tracks to go with some of the animal shaped bushes (i.e. buzzing near the bees, etc.) then we rounded the last turn and started hearing what sounded like someone heaving (like they were going to be sick). We finally figure out where this is coming from and it is a bear who appears to be leaning unto the near by lake to empty his stomach. We dubbed him Ralph
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September 26, 2007
Explain this to me
Why is it that at nap time Chanler can be asleep within 20 minutes of telling him is it time for a nap. BUT when it is bed time he is still awake over an hour after the lights have been turned out (which is 15+ minutes after we start the bedtime routine). It is just frustrating!
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July 5, 2007
Announcement
In case you haven't heard or figured it out yet - I am pregnant!
Check here for more updates
Pregnancy Blog
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June 26, 2007
Welcome Joshua Daniel Chacon
I'm an Aunt!!!!
Joshua Daniel Chacon was born June 24th at 7:36am
Weight 8lbs 6oz
Height 21.25 in.
Head Cir 13in (he has Grandpa's head)
Michelle did a amazing job and made it through labor naturally. I got to help coach (this is as close to being a doula as I will ever be) along with Sergio and Michelle's Mom. It was a grueling experience (emotionally and physically) and I wasn't even the one in labor!!!!!
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May 27, 2007
Too funny to pass up
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May 21, 2007
Window to my morning
Here is a typical morning in the Hraban household.
Chanler wakes up way earlier than I want him to. I vainly try to keep him laying quietly until the alarm goes off at 7:30. At that point there is no point in trying any longer. Once Scott gets up its wresting play time on the bed. Chanler will do almost anything to get me up at this point (jumping, licking, tickling, etc) and I of course desperately try to stay horizontal, keep my eyes closed, and protect my vital organs.
Some of the quotable things Chanler said this morning.
Mommy up! Clock beeped
Mommy sit up?
I want to see the bunny. (more explanation of the bunny some other time)
I see the belly button?
My finger stuck (while drilling into my belly button)
I flop
And my favorite . . .
C: Mommy I have poop (as he lays down with him bum inches from my face)
M: OK lets check
M: nope no poop
C: (running way) Its a tiny poop! hahaha
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May 4, 2007
Worth Reading
I think this article on the Reluctant Lactivist is really interesting and challenges a lot of what main stream people think and say about breastfeeding.
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April 22, 2007
Welcome Doosey
Baby BOY Robinson as of yet has no official name, but mom and dad are working on that.
Born Sunday 4/22/07 around noon and the VBAC was successful - Yeah for Emily!!!! Baby was 8 lbs and 9 oz. and 21 inches long. Daddy says he has dark hair with red highlights and looks a lot like him.
For more info and photos check Emily's Blog
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April 17, 2007
Welcome Isabella Marie
According to her Daddy!
Isabella Marie Tarver is here FINALLY. At 3:18 pm on 4-15-2007, after 30 hours of labor and two hours of pushing (mom say it was a TOTAL of 28 including pushing) she is finally here! 8 pounds 10.6 ounces, 20 1/4 inches long and the CUTEST BABY IN THE WORLD
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April 12, 2007
Welcome Joseph Nicholas
From Chris
"Joseph Nicholas Phillips was born on Tuesday morning (April 10) at 5:18am, after a heroic effort by mommy. The gorgeous new member to the Phillips family weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 21 1/4 inches long; he and mom are both doing well"
We are so excited that he is finally here (he was 12 days late!)
This is how we have decided to "grow" our small group! ;)
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February 19, 2007
Confessions of a terrible mom
Have you ever been bad with your kids??? I have. My button involves being woken in the night multiple times to nurse and then having to get up early. So I am sleep deprived and not really thinking straight. Couple this with the whinning tone that Chanler can achieve which makes me want to put pencils in my ears! and you have me in a terrible mood with a VERY short fuse. It is not pretty and even while I am there I know that I am being horrible, but somehow I just can't stop my self. I also know that the way I am acting is 1) not the way I want my child to behave, 2) not helping the situation, 3)childish, immature and selfish and still I persist.
I really want to not act this way even when I am dead tired! I really do. It is just SO hard. Chanler can be SO demanding, annoying, loud, whinny, physical, etc. that it takes all my energy to deal with him when I am not tired.
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February 16, 2007
Other peoples children...
SCARE ME!
I was at the park the other day and it was infested with little monsters. These were mean nasty barbarous miscreants. At 5 (and just out of public school) they were yelling, pushing, shoving, throwing sand, stealing toys, ordering people around, picking on kids they didn't know, name calling, demanding, whining, and generally creating havoc. Of course parents were NO WHERE to be found - oh they were at the park, just not within hearing distance of their children. With the way these kids were acting I wish it was ok to just put them each in a box with air holes until they are 21. No maybe longer.
I sincerely hope that positive discipline and attachment parenting will help Chanler to be a better person even at a young age! Otherwise I may just go grey early or something worse.
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February 12, 2007
its a . . .
My sister-in-law is pregnant. It took them over a year, but now she is more than half way through her pregnancy. I am so excited for them and that Chanler is going to have a cousin. And today then found out they are having a ...
BOY!!!!!
Check out their baby site for updates.
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October 10, 2006
Napping Comedy
So today since Chanler is still sick enough that I can't take him to childcare at MPPC, I HAD to get out of the house. We went to Target. The hilarity started when we were driving home. Chanler was in his car seat playing with his toy keyboard (which is good for car ride entertainment for Chanler, but not so much for mommy!) He was playing his usual hold down some keys for too long then switch etc. I thought he was just playing until I started to hear SNORING. Thats right folks, Chanler fell asleep while playing the keyboard and it sounded the SAME!!!
I spent the rest of the car ride home trying not to laugh myself silly!
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September 23, 2006
For the first time in a long time
I slept without Chanler touching me!
Background:
We bought a twin bed to put next to our queen because we had finally run out of space. I had been calling it Chanler's bed, but I was under no illusion that Chanler would actually sleep in it any time soon! (which is why I insisted we get a good comfy matress since I would probably end up on it anyway)
But lo and behold, last night during the nightly bedtime ritual Chanler crawled over onto the new bed, laid down, and signed to nurse. I was suprised to say the least! and the best part he stayed there until about 5am. I didn't know what to do with all the new found room on the bed.
Overall I am so happy that he wanted to move. I did not relish struggling with him over where to sleep. I am actually somewhat saddened though since a phase of our lives is changing. I actually missed him being close as I was falling asleep.
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September 21, 2006
Welcome the "small group twins"
Born on the same day (September 19th) and at the same hospital . . .
Welcome Connor Michael Stevens
Born 1pm
a whopping 9 pounds 10 ounces and 21 inches long.
AND
Welcome Mason Sawyer Kembel
Born 8:04 pm
Weighed in at 7 pounds, 4oz, and is 18 inches long.
All the moms, babies, and families are doing great
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July 11, 2006
Welcome Drew Michael
From Breena:
Friday morning we went in for our delivery and at 10:25, little Drew
Michael Wescott arrived safely into the world. Things went beautifully!
He was a healthy 7 lbs, 9 oz...exact same weight as his big brother. A
little taller though at 20 in. He has the longest, skinny fingers and
toes I have seen on a baby...definitely a Wescott thing. Poor Aidan got
the chubs from my family! Drew and Aidan are as different as they
come...in looks and disposition. Young Drew has my sharp, straight
nose...poor little guy. He'll grow into it. His eyes are bluer than the sky and
he has a sweet little mouth...lots of hair too. We think he looks like
one of the seven dwarfs. :) He is so far as easy as they come...sleeps
like a dream but isn't such a great eater yet. He can do it...he would
just rather sleep. Aidan is a champ! He is very sweet with baby Drew and
likes to give hugs and kisses...very gently! Plus, he is more
interested in his new train set! Best money we have ever spent.
I am doing very well. This c-section is already way easier than the
last. The surgeon said I had zero scar tissue and could do "this" twice
more if I wanted to. We'll see! I am wishing that I could do things with
and for Aidan though. That is realy hard for me. I even miss changing
his diaper. :)
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April 25, 2006
Broken record
I just posted on Chanler's blog about his use of the "more" sign. It is great to see him communicating, but at the same time I am wondering what I have done. Chanler nursed today 15 to 17 times (each time signing more to me then pulling on the collar of my shirt) between 8am and 6pm. I am feeling a little worn out right now. I am used to him nursing more when we say home, but today takes the cake. I even started thinking . . . why did we teach him this? I know he will learn more as he grows, but today was an utterly ruff day (pun intended)for me (aka clover the cow)
I don't want to sound like I hate breastfeeding. I love it and am committed to it, but some days/stages are harder than others.
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April 21, 2006
Dashed
Well we were supposed to head out to Bodega Bay for a three day weekend tomorrow, but I just had to cancel because Chanler has a nasty (read vomiting and diarrhea) cold of some sort. So I didn't really want to take a sick baby on vacation > what a mess that would have been! (luckily for me they were nice enough not to charge me a cancellation fee.) So I am bummed!
Posted by Jesse at 11:21 PM | Comments (0)
March 2, 2006
Great Advice
I heard a great quote from a friend today, about parenting. She was told to "find your parenting style and then find books that support it", not the other way around.
How true! I find that I feel better about myself as a parent when I read something that promotes what I am already doing. Conversly I feel like a failure or like I must be doing something wrong when I read books that go against what I do, but are widely accepted as "good parenting" books.
Posted by Jesse at 2:22 PM | Comments (0)
February 24, 2006
Granucci
I was talking to another mommy recently and we got on the subject of parenting and lifestyle choices. She said she wasn't totally granola - meaning that she didn't choose to all the slightly out there parenting things (i.e. cloth diapers, extended nursing, organic foods, not vaccinating etc).
I would take that analogy one step further and say that I am not granola or Gucci (Gucci representing main stream parenting ideas - i.e. cry it out, cribs, schedules etc). I guess that makes me Granucci. I choose some things that are not considered "main stream", but am not willing to go to far the other way either.
I also tell people I have a bipolar diet. I buy organic fruits and veggies, but every once in a while you just need an oreo cookie!
Posted by Jesse at 4:13 PM | Comments (1)
September 13, 2005
It blows my mind . . .
Chanler just keeps growing. One day he is this tiny little baby (relativly speaking) and almost the next he is crawling, standing, etc. I guess seeing him so much I lose sight, but every once in a while it all catches up to me. What got me thinking about this was two bottom teeth. I mean he has never had teeth and (hopefully) will never not have teeth again. Chanler is growing up - he will not be my "little" boy forever.
Posted by Jesse at 6:17 PM | Comments (1)