Cheese!
She looks just like daddy
Pooped after a long day
Bottom cheeks!!!
Madeline at the zoo after the Daisy's event
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Sickies
I totally forgot to add in the new information about the girls visit to the doctor on Monday. Annie was scheduled to get her ears checked since two weeks ago she had an ear infection (her third since birth) and was taking an antibiotic. We decided to squeeze Maddie into the appointment because her cough sounded bad. Turns out Annie's ear infection is still raging and Madeline has a sinus infection AND croup (for the third time since birth). Both are on some powerful antibiotics. Things I've never heard of before. Hopefully that will zap their sickies. Ryan is getting the cold and I'm pretty much over it. I never thought it was too bad.
Hair cut
Gift opening from the Jacksons
Madeline loving her new cape (she wears this everyday)
Maddie's valentine boxes for her class
Annie just being cute
Here's a good shot of her teeth
We've been growing Maddie's hair out. She's wanted to get it cut for quite awhile now, but we've stuck to our plan to grow it out. Last night as I was brushing her hair I said "would you like to go get your hair cut a little bit?", she replied "I thought we were growing it out for the wedding". Sadly I had to say "remember, Maddie, there is not going to be wedding". She sighed and said "oh". She's only beginning to realize how pervasive this chage will be. I don't think she's realized that she will not be able to see Ted anymore. That will be a very disappointing day for her, I am sure.
Luckily the family will still be coming for the weekend in April and she'll be able to see her other family members. A reunion is being planned in place of the wedding.
She's getting her hair cut in about a week.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
It's HERE!
Annie's fourth tooth on the bottom has finally made its debut! We're so excited that she actually has all of her baby teeth!! Now she won't look like her teeth are offset, yipee! It poked through two days ago on February 24th.
Girl Scout cookies have arrived so we'll be delivering the cookies this week to the family members who purchased cookies. The girls enjoyed tasting the cookies we bought.
Today Madeline has a buddy over; Kara. Kara has the opposite personality of Madeline so they play well together. She's quiet and independent, versus Madeline who is loud and dependent. It's frigid again today. We got an inch of snow yesterday and it's been cold ever since. I heard that it's the 17th coldest winter on record. This does not surprise me. I know that we've received something like 7 inches more precipitation than normal too this winter.
We had a fun weekend. On Friday Ryan and I went to an awards dinner for his work. He received two awards. I froze my tush off underneath an air vent. The next morning we trekked back out to the same country club where Madeline received her fitting and instruction for the fashion show this coming Friday. She's going to carry a Bitty Baby American Girl and the two of them will wear matching moon-star pajamas. Ryan is her escort. Pictures are forbidden so I will not be able to share pictures until the photo package I ordered is made available. It should be fun. Madeline is excited. After the rehearsal we went to the botanical gardens where Madeline met her friend Sydney and celebrated her birthday with a few other girls. Sydney and I share a birthday :) It sounds like the party was fun. The girls made fairy gardens and walked through the indoor gardens. I heard the large Koi were a big hit. They would kiss their fingers. Ryan and Annie snuck in and played with the fish too. After the party we all headed to the zoo and played around there for awhile. It was a very busy day. The weather was fabulous. It was in the low 40s. (funny how your perspective on temperature changes through the seasons. If it were October I'd have been freezing at 40 degrees)
Sunday we went back to the zoo so Madeline could meet her Daisy troop for an activity. Madeline didn't like it and said it was boring. Apparently they just looked at taxidermy and talked about the animals for 1.5 hours. She was extremely disappointed at the end of the session because at no point did she have fun. So, Ryan, Madeline and Anna went to visit other parts of the zoo to make it more fulfilling.
Sunday evening Madeline rode her bike around and we enjoyed the last bit of warmish-nonfrigid weather.
Girl Scout cookies have arrived so we'll be delivering the cookies this week to the family members who purchased cookies. The girls enjoyed tasting the cookies we bought.
Today Madeline has a buddy over; Kara. Kara has the opposite personality of Madeline so they play well together. She's quiet and independent, versus Madeline who is loud and dependent. It's frigid again today. We got an inch of snow yesterday and it's been cold ever since. I heard that it's the 17th coldest winter on record. This does not surprise me. I know that we've received something like 7 inches more precipitation than normal too this winter.
We had a fun weekend. On Friday Ryan and I went to an awards dinner for his work. He received two awards. I froze my tush off underneath an air vent. The next morning we trekked back out to the same country club where Madeline received her fitting and instruction for the fashion show this coming Friday. She's going to carry a Bitty Baby American Girl and the two of them will wear matching moon-star pajamas. Ryan is her escort. Pictures are forbidden so I will not be able to share pictures until the photo package I ordered is made available. It should be fun. Madeline is excited. After the rehearsal we went to the botanical gardens where Madeline met her friend Sydney and celebrated her birthday with a few other girls. Sydney and I share a birthday :) It sounds like the party was fun. The girls made fairy gardens and walked through the indoor gardens. I heard the large Koi were a big hit. They would kiss their fingers. Ryan and Annie snuck in and played with the fish too. After the party we all headed to the zoo and played around there for awhile. It was a very busy day. The weather was fabulous. It was in the low 40s. (funny how your perspective on temperature changes through the seasons. If it were October I'd have been freezing at 40 degrees)
Sunday we went back to the zoo so Madeline could meet her Daisy troop for an activity. Madeline didn't like it and said it was boring. Apparently they just looked at taxidermy and talked about the animals for 1.5 hours. She was extremely disappointed at the end of the session because at no point did she have fun. So, Ryan, Madeline and Anna went to visit other parts of the zoo to make it more fulfilling.
Sunday evening Madeline rode her bike around and we enjoyed the last bit of warmish-nonfrigid weather.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Marriage
Over the past several weeks, the topic of marriage has been rolling around our house. Perhaps a couple decades early, but Madeline has been thinking about this recently, probably because of Aunt Mary's wedding fast approaching.
Over several of these conversations, we discuss who can and cannot be married, why people get married, and now with Maddie's new favorite move "Annie", why Ms. Flannagan wants men to love her.
On the way to pick up our own Annie from daycare a couple days ago, the topic came up again. Maddie asked why Ms. Flannagan wanted men to love her. And we discussed that when you get older, men want the love of women and women want the love of men. Then Maddie asked why can't women marry women and men marry men. Then we discussed that in some states couples of the same sex can marry, but our state is not one of them. She asked why, which I responded that a long time ago, the state decided that only a man and woman should marry, and they haven't changed that law to say otherwise. Usually this is where we move on to other topics. But then she said that it should be state law that dads had to marry their daughter. Which for a long time, Maddie has said that she wants to marry me, so it was a little funny, but quite serious for her. We usually laugh about this one, but today I said, well what if the dad doesn't want to marry the daughter. Which she replied that it would be good to say that they don't have to marry each other, but it should say that they can.
Maddie is a good conversationalist. ryan.
Over several of these conversations, we discuss who can and cannot be married, why people get married, and now with Maddie's new favorite move "Annie", why Ms. Flannagan wants men to love her.
On the way to pick up our own Annie from daycare a couple days ago, the topic came up again. Maddie asked why Ms. Flannagan wanted men to love her. And we discussed that when you get older, men want the love of women and women want the love of men. Then Maddie asked why can't women marry women and men marry men. Then we discussed that in some states couples of the same sex can marry, but our state is not one of them. She asked why, which I responded that a long time ago, the state decided that only a man and woman should marry, and they haven't changed that law to say otherwise. Usually this is where we move on to other topics. But then she said that it should be state law that dads had to marry their daughter. Which for a long time, Maddie has said that she wants to marry me, so it was a little funny, but quite serious for her. We usually laugh about this one, but today I said, well what if the dad doesn't want to marry the daughter. Which she replied that it would be good to say that they don't have to marry each other, but it should say that they can.
Maddie is a good conversationalist. ryan.
Happy Birthday!
Annie in her messy shirt
Madeline and Ted before the "date night" dance
At the dance, doing a twirl
I called home yesterday, since Maddie's school district closed due to the "bitter cold" conditions, and was lucky enough to be serenaded by Ryan and Madeline with the Alvin and the Chipmonks Christmas song. I think it's currently her favorite.
Two days ago on my way home from picking up Annalise and Madeline I decided to stop for a little ice cream treat at Runza. As Annie was eating her ice cream from the spoon, the middle of the spoon shredded into little sharp shards, one piece we never found. Unfortunately our doctor's office was closed and the answering service told us to go to the Emergency Room. It was such a fun and exciting way to spend our evening. Annie's fine and has suffered no ill effects from the incident. We still haven't found the piece of tiny black plastic spoon. We're now dealing with Runza corporate regarding the "shredding spoon". I am livid about the whole ordeal (but you know it doesn't take much). I mean, who expects their spoon to shred from the middle? Clearly there's something wrong with the spoon. Anyway, I'll update when we receive our multi-million dollar settlement (haha). The important thing: Annie appears to be fine!
I gave a lecture yesterday, which went well. Then enjoyed my favorite cake "wedding cake" from Wheatfields which is a spongy white cake with whipped frosting and strawberries. Ryan and Madeline made a chocolate cake and we went out to Cheeseburger in Paradise. (it was Madeline's plan). I received three cards in the mail from Grandpa John, Babe and Rich and Deb. I received E-cards from the Jacksons, Mona and the Bullers.
I am attaching some sort-of recent pictures :)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines Day
Here I am, ten days after the last post, totally swamped beyond belief (I am sitting over the heat register since it's zero outside and I am just plain cold).
Anna had her 15 month checkup last week (she was only about 6 weeks later getting it). By the way, she HATES the doctors office. She likes everything until you get to the exam room. The screaming starts and doesn't stop until you walk out of that room. She wouldn't even sit still for a proper weight reading. We're guessing she's around 21.5 pounds. She's 31 inches tall and her head is nice and round. She's in the 25th percentile for weight and 5oth for height. 75th for head circumference. She didn't get any shots because she had an ear infection (her third). She's taking antibiotics for the ear infection and finally sleeping a little better. Not that she was a decent sleeper before because as Ryan and I know all too well, she doesn't like to sleep TOO long without being reminded of mama. Her vocabulary is doing pretty well. She says odd ball things like oval and tickle. She is determined about things and gets very VERY upset if you take something away from her. Who wouldn't?! Most of the time we can get her to voluntarily hand things over. The rest of the time she throws a major fit. She must have learned that from her sister.
Madeline had her school Valentines Day Party today. I made cupcakes and helped at the party. It was fun. I love chatting with the other moms and seeing all of the kids. Almost all of them know me pretty well since the Halloween party, plus the several playdates Maddie's had with various kids. Plus I show up at every party. I was thinking the other moms might start to get mad at me because I signed up for EVERY party this year. I don't think that's going to change in the future. I just like being involved (big surprise). No one seems to mind, YET. Maddie is doing well. She has definitely mastered the "cry" after she loses a priveledge. I mean, maybe more like a wail. It is so incredibly annoying I have to leave the room. She gets real tears worked up and everything. Everytime I just look at her and try to remember my childhood and relate it to something that I felt at that age. I really sympathize for her. It's no fun being a kid, some of the time. She's got it pretty good though she doesn't realize it. There was a skating party a couple of days ago. Blake, her boyfriend, was there and they skated together a few times. She's as good of friends with Blake as she is her other girl friends Jaime, Lissa, Sydney or Andi. I always have to laugh when she says she hates school. I remind her she wouldn't have all her great friends if she didn't go to school. It's lost on her. haha
I'll be glad to have this week over. Actually this month over. I have too many things going on right now. But it will be over soon. :)
Anna had her 15 month checkup last week (she was only about 6 weeks later getting it). By the way, she HATES the doctors office. She likes everything until you get to the exam room. The screaming starts and doesn't stop until you walk out of that room. She wouldn't even sit still for a proper weight reading. We're guessing she's around 21.5 pounds. She's 31 inches tall and her head is nice and round. She's in the 25th percentile for weight and 5oth for height. 75th for head circumference. She didn't get any shots because she had an ear infection (her third). She's taking antibiotics for the ear infection and finally sleeping a little better. Not that she was a decent sleeper before because as Ryan and I know all too well, she doesn't like to sleep TOO long without being reminded of mama. Her vocabulary is doing pretty well. She says odd ball things like oval and tickle. She is determined about things and gets very VERY upset if you take something away from her. Who wouldn't?! Most of the time we can get her to voluntarily hand things over. The rest of the time she throws a major fit. She must have learned that from her sister.
Madeline had her school Valentines Day Party today. I made cupcakes and helped at the party. It was fun. I love chatting with the other moms and seeing all of the kids. Almost all of them know me pretty well since the Halloween party, plus the several playdates Maddie's had with various kids. Plus I show up at every party. I was thinking the other moms might start to get mad at me because I signed up for EVERY party this year. I don't think that's going to change in the future. I just like being involved (big surprise). No one seems to mind, YET. Maddie is doing well. She has definitely mastered the "cry" after she loses a priveledge. I mean, maybe more like a wail. It is so incredibly annoying I have to leave the room. She gets real tears worked up and everything. Everytime I just look at her and try to remember my childhood and relate it to something that I felt at that age. I really sympathize for her. It's no fun being a kid, some of the time. She's got it pretty good though she doesn't realize it. There was a skating party a couple of days ago. Blake, her boyfriend, was there and they skated together a few times. She's as good of friends with Blake as she is her other girl friends Jaime, Lissa, Sydney or Andi. I always have to laugh when she says she hates school. I remind her she wouldn't have all her great friends if she didn't go to school. It's lost on her. haha
I'll be glad to have this week over. Actually this month over. I have too many things going on right now. But it will be over soon. :)
Monday, February 4, 2008
Big Girls
Annalise moved up to a toddler seat for the table. The highchair has been retired (thank goodness). It was a little worse for the wear. For now Anna will have her seat attached to a wooden chair, so that she doesn't stain the fabric chairs. She just loves being a big girl. Anna adores her big sister and loves to chase her and play with her. Often Madeline is the only one who can really make her smile. Anna still enjoys my morning visit to the daycare, however, she does not like it when I leave. I just savor the few months I will still have this opportunity since she will be transferring to a montessori school in May/June.
This week Ryan abandons us for Newport News VA. He will miss Daddy/Daughter night which will become Uncle/Niece night for Maddie. Ted is taking Maddie to the dinner and dance. She loved attending last year. I've ordered her a corsage and bouteniere for them. We went out last weekend to buy a special dress. It's blue and green and very pretty. I will post pictures on Friday. Ryan is sad to miss the event, but the show must go on!
This week Ryan abandons us for Newport News VA. He will miss Daddy/Daughter night which will become Uncle/Niece night for Maddie. Ted is taking Maddie to the dinner and dance. She loved attending last year. I've ordered her a corsage and bouteniere for them. We went out last weekend to buy a special dress. It's blue and green and very pretty. I will post pictures on Friday. Ryan is sad to miss the event, but the show must go on!
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