Sorry for all the posts today, but I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas before I go silent. I probably won't post over the next couple of weeks - we will have a house full of family for a few days and then a little bit of a break right at Christmas. We will actually spend Christmas Eve & Christmas day at home, but it will be quiet and David's mom will still be here. But David will also be off work, so it's just going to be family time. I'm going to try to stay away from the computer. :)
Then after Christmas we are heading south to visit more family, so I'm just not gonna be around. By choice, but anyway, I'm sure I'll be back in January with lots to share! Unless I kill my MIL, since we will be spending over a week together! Then I'll be locked up somewhere. I'll try to restrain myself.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
he's 3 today
My baby, my first baby, is three today. I can't believe it's been three years ago that I was in labor & delivery, just waiting out contractions. I can't believe that just a few short hours away was the most perfect baby boy I'd ever seen. I can't believe how far we've come.
Matthew is such a boy, but he's so sweet too. He gives the best hugs I've ever had. I don't know where he learned those. He is such a great brother - he tells me frequently that he loves Scarlett, and he always hugs and kisses her before naps & bed. He talks so much about so many things. He amazes me with his memory. Before we put up the Christmas tree this year he asked if we were putting it "there" and pointed to the spot it was last year. We asked if he remembered the tree and he said "yeah, we put it there and it went round & around." We have a rotating stand, so he did remember. He is such a trooper when it comes to his "bedtime shoes" - he has never once complained about them, well not since he has been able to talk. Those first couple of months in the shoes were rough, but even then he was a trooper. Now he walks in them and gets around great, and I think he realizes it is special. I worried that he would complain about them once Scarlett got here and he has to wear them but she doesn't, but still, no complaints!
He has grown leaps & bounds, and has such an awesome personality. He is sweet and loving, but has bit of rascal in him also. He frequently "teases" us about things, and then laughs and laughs that he tricked us. He loves corn, only he says "par" instead of "car" so I'll let you figure out what he says for "corn" - we can't help but laugh when he asks for "more corn" or says "I love corn." He will randomly say "I love you" or "we are so happy" and I've noticed that if I'm upset with him he'll quickly say "we are so happy mommy" just to try to cheer me up.
He loves to play rough - we frequently play football in the middle of the family room. He likes to jump from one piece of furniture to another, and tries to see how far apart he can move them between jumps. But he also loves to sit down & cuddle with his milk & let me read to him. He wants to know "what does that word say?" and he often wants to read to me when I'm finished reading to him. Lately I've seen him reading to Scarlett when I've been out of the room. A few minutes after that he might push her down...you have to take the bad with the good, right? (Obviously we try to correct the bad, but I still know it's gonna happen sometimes!)
It's hard to believe that once upon a time I didn't want children. Until I met David I didn't see myself with children at all. Meeting David changed my heart in such ways that once I knew we would be together I couldn't imagine not having children. I longed for children with him. Once Matthew came into our lives I definitely couldn't imagine it any other way.
I love you little guy! :)
Matthew is such a boy, but he's so sweet too. He gives the best hugs I've ever had. I don't know where he learned those. He is such a great brother - he tells me frequently that he loves Scarlett, and he always hugs and kisses her before naps & bed. He talks so much about so many things. He amazes me with his memory. Before we put up the Christmas tree this year he asked if we were putting it "there" and pointed to the spot it was last year. We asked if he remembered the tree and he said "yeah, we put it there and it went round & around." We have a rotating stand, so he did remember. He is such a trooper when it comes to his "bedtime shoes" - he has never once complained about them, well not since he has been able to talk. Those first couple of months in the shoes were rough, but even then he was a trooper. Now he walks in them and gets around great, and I think he realizes it is special. I worried that he would complain about them once Scarlett got here and he has to wear them but she doesn't, but still, no complaints!
He has grown leaps & bounds, and has such an awesome personality. He is sweet and loving, but has bit of rascal in him also. He frequently "teases" us about things, and then laughs and laughs that he tricked us. He loves corn, only he says "par" instead of "car" so I'll let you figure out what he says for "corn" - we can't help but laugh when he asks for "more corn" or says "I love corn." He will randomly say "I love you" or "we are so happy" and I've noticed that if I'm upset with him he'll quickly say "we are so happy mommy" just to try to cheer me up.
He loves to play rough - we frequently play football in the middle of the family room. He likes to jump from one piece of furniture to another, and tries to see how far apart he can move them between jumps. But he also loves to sit down & cuddle with his milk & let me read to him. He wants to know "what does that word say?" and he often wants to read to me when I'm finished reading to him. Lately I've seen him reading to Scarlett when I've been out of the room. A few minutes after that he might push her down...you have to take the bad with the good, right? (Obviously we try to correct the bad, but I still know it's gonna happen sometimes!)
It's hard to believe that once upon a time I didn't want children. Until I met David I didn't see myself with children at all. Meeting David changed my heart in such ways that once I knew we would be together I couldn't imagine not having children. I longed for children with him. Once Matthew came into our lives I definitely couldn't imagine it any other way.
I love you little guy! :)
Girdle Busters
Base:
Mix & pat in 9x13 pan.
Topping:
Beat together & spread on top. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes.
Note: May add chocolate chips to topping if you like. I usually use half a small bag, but you can adjust to taste.
- 1 box yellow cake mix with pudding
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 cup nuts (I use pecans)
- 1 egg, beaten
Mix & pat in 9x13 pan.
Topping:
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 box powdered sugar
Beat together & spread on top. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes.
Note: May add chocolate chips to topping if you like. I usually use half a small bag, but you can adjust to taste.
Monday, December 15, 2008
busy busy
I think everyone is busy this time of year, huh? This will be our busy week, as David's mom's side of the family will start arriving Wednesday, more Thursday, and the last ones Friday morning. We have a busy few days to finish preparing for their arrival, and somewhere in there I need to bake a cake for Matthew's birthday and wrap his birthday presents. I am planning to bake the cake tomorrow and decorate it Wednesday. He wants an airplane cake. I hear that request several times a week. He also wants to blow out the candles, and Scarlett can help. Then, he wants to lick the icing off the candles and put them back in the cake! I don't know where that idea came from!
We will wait on my mother-in-law and brother-in-law to actually eat cake and open birthday presents. When I told Matthew that Uncle C was visiting on his birthday he said "oh and bringing me a present?" That kid. So I warned Uncle C that he might want to let Matthew open his Christmas present early.
I will spend a lot of the week cooking, especially Thursday. I will do as much make ahead for Christmas dinner as I can. We'll eat Christmas dinner Friday. And in our family, Christmas dinner is very similar to Thanksgiving dinner. Our menu:
I will also be making a chocolate pound cake, but I won't serve it until Saturday since the 20th is MIL's birthday & I'm going to let that be her birthday cake.
I'm also making cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, and a really nice spread for breakfast one morning. And of course dinner the other nights everyone is here, but David is taking Saturday off my hands by grilling.
So you can see, all bets are off for weight watchers this holiday season. I'm planning a lot of activities too, and my goal is to "just maintain". Then I'll hit the gym & diet hard come 2009.
I love planning things like this and getting it all done. I just wish I loved cleaning house as much as I love the rest of it. I swear I'm always saying I have cleaning to do. I just can't seem to get it caught up. Off to clean!
We will wait on my mother-in-law and brother-in-law to actually eat cake and open birthday presents. When I told Matthew that Uncle C was visiting on his birthday he said "oh and bringing me a present?" That kid. So I warned Uncle C that he might want to let Matthew open his Christmas present early.
I will spend a lot of the week cooking, especially Thursday. I will do as much make ahead for Christmas dinner as I can. We'll eat Christmas dinner Friday. And in our family, Christmas dinner is very similar to Thanksgiving dinner. Our menu:
- Turkey
- Dressing
- Ham
- Sweet potatoes
- Green beans
- Macaroni & cheese
- Hashbrown casserole
- Cheesy broccoli & cauliflower bake
- Cranberry sauce
- Rolls
- Brownies
- Girdle Busters
- Pound Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
I will also be making a chocolate pound cake, but I won't serve it until Saturday since the 20th is MIL's birthday & I'm going to let that be her birthday cake.
I'm also making cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, and a really nice spread for breakfast one morning. And of course dinner the other nights everyone is here, but David is taking Saturday off my hands by grilling.
So you can see, all bets are off for weight watchers this holiday season. I'm planning a lot of activities too, and my goal is to "just maintain". Then I'll hit the gym & diet hard come 2009.
I love planning things like this and getting it all done. I just wish I loved cleaning house as much as I love the rest of it. I swear I'm always saying I have cleaning to do. I just can't seem to get it caught up. Off to clean!
Friday, December 12, 2008
TGIF anyone?
This week has gone pretty fast but I'm still glad it's Friday. I haven't written about my mother-in-law's visit last weekend, but it went well. That probably means when she's here for Christmas it will be a disaster. We can't have too many good visits in a row. David & I were able to get a lot of stuff done around the house in preparation for company coming while she entertained the short people. Maybe it was a pleasant visit because I wasn't in the room with her very much?
This weekend will be busy - we still haven't started Christmas shopping. Well, I take that back, I have gotten one thing for David and he has gotten "a few small things for me", or at least that's what he told me when he said I shouldn't open any packages addressed to him. We also ordered Matthew's first toy last night. We also are doing a joint gift to my parents with my sisters and their families, and baby sis took care of that. But still, we have 25 people on our list that we need to shop for and that's not counting Matthew, Scarlett, or each other. So I'd say we have to shop this weekend, since family will start arriving Wednesday. Plus I need to do major grocery shopping, since I'll have a house full of people mid-week. I want to buy everything for Christmas dinner since we'll be eating that next weekend. I'm excited about everyone coming & being here but I am stressed out about shopping. I hate to shop.
Oh yeah, we have to finish getting our decorations up too. So far we've only gotten the 2 trees up & decorated, and some lights up outside. We still need to hang garland, put the nativity scene and christmas village out, and get out my dishes. Plus MIL asked for a scarf for Christmas so I have to knit. I know most knitters could finish a scarf in a couple of days, but I'm still pretty new and slow. I don't know if I'll have time to complete it or not. I've decided to start it and if it's not finished by the time I need to give it to her, I'll wrap it on the needles. Then I'll finish it before she leaves, since I can work on it in front of her once she opens it. Is that awful?
This weekend will be busy - we still haven't started Christmas shopping. Well, I take that back, I have gotten one thing for David and he has gotten "a few small things for me", or at least that's what he told me when he said I shouldn't open any packages addressed to him. We also ordered Matthew's first toy last night. We also are doing a joint gift to my parents with my sisters and their families, and baby sis took care of that. But still, we have 25 people on our list that we need to shop for and that's not counting Matthew, Scarlett, or each other. So I'd say we have to shop this weekend, since family will start arriving Wednesday. Plus I need to do major grocery shopping, since I'll have a house full of people mid-week. I want to buy everything for Christmas dinner since we'll be eating that next weekend. I'm excited about everyone coming & being here but I am stressed out about shopping. I hate to shop.
Oh yeah, we have to finish getting our decorations up too. So far we've only gotten the 2 trees up & decorated, and some lights up outside. We still need to hang garland, put the nativity scene and christmas village out, and get out my dishes. Plus MIL asked for a scarf for Christmas so I have to knit. I know most knitters could finish a scarf in a couple of days, but I'm still pretty new and slow. I don't know if I'll have time to complete it or not. I've decided to start it and if it's not finished by the time I need to give it to her, I'll wrap it on the needles. Then I'll finish it before she leaves, since I can work on it in front of her once she opens it. Is that awful?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
pet peeves
ARGH! I have a lot of them but today I'll share just my top 5.
5. One-uppers - you know, those people who always have the same problem or even good thing that you do, only magnified by 10. For example, one friend says she was in labor for 30 hours and pushed for 4, the one-upper will then share that she was in labor for 40 hours and pushed for 6. You know the type.
4. Disposable diapers - now that I've been using cloth for a while, I hate having to use sposies. I do still use them occasionally, but the last 2 times Scarlett has pooped in one, it's been a blowout. The crib sheet, blanket, and bumper pad are in the washer now. And ok, this one is my fault because I ~forgot~ to wash the cloth last night, but still...ICK!
3. Bad drivers - there are so many ways this could be broken down into multiple pet peeves, but I'll leave it at that.
2. Idiots - another broad one. I had a stressful night last night, and while I was sitting on the road (yes, blocking a lane of traffic) waiting on the tow truck, with my hazards flashing, I couldn't believe the number of cars that pulled rightuponmybumper and then blew their horns at me! HELLO! Can you not see the lights flashing?!?!?! Trust me, I'd move if I could!
and now, my number one pet peeve:
People who leave shopping carts anywhere & everywhere in the parking lot. It drives me nuts. I understand, it's freaking cold and snowy, but if you're already out, does it really hurt you to walk the buggy to a buggy corral? Seriously, I think even in the farthest spot away from them, I can get there & back to my car in less than a minute.
Sunday I was at the grocery store and saw a man shove his buggy up toward the front of his car, then he opened the door and got in. When he started to back out, the front corner of his car caught the buggy and the buggy stuck somehow. This guy keeps backing up and was eventually blocking the whole freaking aisle, with the buggy still attached to his bumper. Here I am trying to get to my car and he's blocking the aisle. I'm shooting him my best mean girl look and he gets out to remove the buggy from his bumper and has the gall to say "I couldn't help it."
I, with the politest smile, replied "Sure you could. If you had put it away, that never would have happened."
So, what's your biggest pet peeve? (or 2 or 3 or...however many you want to share!)
5. One-uppers - you know, those people who always have the same problem or even good thing that you do, only magnified by 10. For example, one friend says she was in labor for 30 hours and pushed for 4, the one-upper will then share that she was in labor for 40 hours and pushed for 6. You know the type.
4. Disposable diapers - now that I've been using cloth for a while, I hate having to use sposies. I do still use them occasionally, but the last 2 times Scarlett has pooped in one, it's been a blowout. The crib sheet, blanket, and bumper pad are in the washer now. And ok, this one is my fault because I ~forgot~ to wash the cloth last night, but still...ICK!
3. Bad drivers - there are so many ways this could be broken down into multiple pet peeves, but I'll leave it at that.
2. Idiots - another broad one. I had a stressful night last night, and while I was sitting on the road (yes, blocking a lane of traffic) waiting on the tow truck, with my hazards flashing, I couldn't believe the number of cars that pulled rightuponmybumper and then blew their horns at me! HELLO! Can you not see the lights flashing?!?!?! Trust me, I'd move if I could!
and now, my number one pet peeve:
People who leave shopping carts anywhere & everywhere in the parking lot. It drives me nuts. I understand, it's freaking cold and snowy, but if you're already out, does it really hurt you to walk the buggy to a buggy corral? Seriously, I think even in the farthest spot away from them, I can get there & back to my car in less than a minute.
Sunday I was at the grocery store and saw a man shove his buggy up toward the front of his car, then he opened the door and got in. When he started to back out, the front corner of his car caught the buggy and the buggy stuck somehow. This guy keeps backing up and was eventually blocking the whole freaking aisle, with the buggy still attached to his bumper. Here I am trying to get to my car and he's blocking the aisle. I'm shooting him my best mean girl look and he gets out to remove the buggy from his bumper and has the gall to say "I couldn't help it."
I, with the politest smile, replied "Sure you could. If you had put it away, that never would have happened."
So, what's your biggest pet peeve? (or 2 or 3 or...however many you want to share!)
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
I am such a dork
We got an early Christmas gift this weekend. My mother-in-law visited and brought several gifts with her, and she had Matthew hand David a box. It was a Wii. I'm not too big into video games but had told David just last week I thought I would like a Wii because of Wii Fit. We opened it & have been playing, and here's where the dorky part comes in....my right tricep is sore! I am sure it is from bowling or tennis, as those are the things we're playing the most, but geeze louise - how bad are my muscles if playing a video game makes me sore?
I thought I had been doing the right things, exercise wise. I am not doing them as often as I'd like, but I am hitting the gym, usually a few times a week, doing a combination of cardio & weights. I guess I need to ramp up the gym time. David did tell me last night that he thinks I'm "putting too much into my swing" on tennis. He informed me I don't need to swing like it's a real racquet. This was said after I took off my sweatshirt (I was wearing a tee underneath) because I was working up a sweat.
I thought I had been doing the right things, exercise wise. I am not doing them as often as I'd like, but I am hitting the gym, usually a few times a week, doing a combination of cardio & weights. I guess I need to ramp up the gym time. David did tell me last night that he thinks I'm "putting too much into my swing" on tennis. He informed me I don't need to swing like it's a real racquet. This was said after I took off my sweatshirt (I was wearing a tee underneath) because I was working up a sweat.
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