Which first...always hard to decide.
Good News - we have a new family member. Her name is Gertrude and she is a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan... Yippee - we can all ride in one car when the twins are born :)
Bad News - Amber has been grounded. Not completely but I've been grounded to the Buffalo area (at least it's not the house - yet). So, no trip to Alabama for me. Jason and the kiddie-kins will still be going and I will enjoy a relaxing spa vacation (ya, right).
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
24.5 Week Update
We finally had another FULL/REAL sonogram last Wednesday. We took the kids to see it and they did really well the whole time - on the other hand the sonographer was a pill about it telling us that it would be more than an hour and the room was small and the kids can't run around in there...blah blah blah. FOR REAL?! Wow, because I was just going to let them go crazy! I thought maybe she would not only do the sonogram but babysit my kids too. Well, duh Lady, we brought them on purpose and for a reason. We were not planning on them doing much more than watch the sonogram with us...some people!!! Well, enough about that part.
The kids actually made it through the whole thing and did not run around and were relatively quite for their age and the circumstances, we were very proud of their behavior. Abygail enjoyed looking at the 'girls' and Jackson didn't really care one way or another. As a side note, Abygail went to all the sonograms for Jackson and I think it helped her to feel a part of the pregnancy and understand (as much as she could) that there really was a baby in mommy's belly.
Well, here is some info on the girls - A (who we've dubbed Amelia Bedelia - my favorite book character) is on my right side, still breech weighed in at 1 lb 10 oz. B (who we've dubbed Beatrix Potter - a wonderful children's book author) is on my left side, head down and weighed in at 1 lb 9 oz. We've got some pictures from the sonogram and as soon as I can I'll post them.
The kids actually made it through the whole thing and did not run around and were relatively quite for their age and the circumstances, we were very proud of their behavior. Abygail enjoyed looking at the 'girls' and Jackson didn't really care one way or another. As a side note, Abygail went to all the sonograms for Jackson and I think it helped her to feel a part of the pregnancy and understand (as much as she could) that there really was a baby in mommy's belly.
Well, here is some info on the girls - A (who we've dubbed Amelia Bedelia - my favorite book character) is on my right side, still breech weighed in at 1 lb 10 oz. B (who we've dubbed Beatrix Potter - a wonderful children's book author) is on my left side, head down and weighed in at 1 lb 9 oz. We've got some pictures from the sonogram and as soon as I can I'll post them.
Monday, November 17, 2008
A Day At The Museum
...or at least that's what it was supposed to be.
This morning when I looked out the window and saw clear sunny skies with heat coming in through the windows I was thrilled ... needless to say. Then I looked at what the weather was going to be like, thinking we could play outside or go to the zoo or park. This was the forecast: highs in the low 30s, windchill in the 20s, chance of snow 30% with 1-2 inch accumulation. Well, too cold to play outside but darn that sun was inviting! I racked my brain to come up with something we could do to get us out of the house but keep us warm. I've been hearing rave reviews about a children's museum in Rochester that I've previously decided not to get a membership to because of the drive...well, today we changed our minds. So it was off to Rochester and the Museum.
Then...I remembered an appointment I had for mid afternoon, and Jason needed to go to school with a pit stop on the way to get bus tokens, and I needed a winter coat - my hoodie wasn't going to get me through the winter, much less the day. So, we headed out - got bus tokens, Jason to work, a winter coat and made it just in time for the appointment. Afterwards we ate a late lunch in the car and the kids took naps on the way to Rochester - hey, we had already discussed it with them and made a promise. We got there with about an hour to play before they closed!
Elmo's World - Abygail playing dress up with Mr Noodle and Jackson exploring any and everything.
The kids LOVED it! There are so many rooms and displays for them to play in but we only made it to two: Sesame Street (actually just a small portion of the area - Elmo's World of course!) and the trains. First stop was Elmo's World - kid's choice - we played and played and finally I pried them away because I wanted to see more of the museum. After Elmo we took a ride on the train and played with the train set where finally I had to pry them away again- Jackson crying full throttle - because the museum was closing.
The trains.
It was totally worth the drive and there will be lots of things to do so it should not get old for them.
This morning when I looked out the window and saw clear sunny skies with heat coming in through the windows I was thrilled ... needless to say. Then I looked at what the weather was going to be like, thinking we could play outside or go to the zoo or park. This was the forecast: highs in the low 30s, windchill in the 20s, chance of snow 30% with 1-2 inch accumulation. Well, too cold to play outside but darn that sun was inviting! I racked my brain to come up with something we could do to get us out of the house but keep us warm. I've been hearing rave reviews about a children's museum in Rochester that I've previously decided not to get a membership to because of the drive...well, today we changed our minds. So it was off to Rochester and the Museum.
Then...I remembered an appointment I had for mid afternoon, and Jason needed to go to school with a pit stop on the way to get bus tokens, and I needed a winter coat - my hoodie wasn't going to get me through the winter, much less the day. So, we headed out - got bus tokens, Jason to work, a winter coat and made it just in time for the appointment. Afterwards we ate a late lunch in the car and the kids took naps on the way to Rochester - hey, we had already discussed it with them and made a promise. We got there with about an hour to play before they closed!
Elmo's World - Abygail playing dress up with Mr Noodle and Jackson exploring any and everything.The kids LOVED it! There are so many rooms and displays for them to play in but we only made it to two: Sesame Street (actually just a small portion of the area - Elmo's World of course!) and the trains. First stop was Elmo's World - kid's choice - we played and played and finally I pried them away because I wanted to see more of the museum. After Elmo we took a ride on the train and played with the train set where finally I had to pry them away again- Jackson crying full throttle - because the museum was closing.
The trains.Saturday, November 1, 2008
Why I Love Halloween
My favorite costume from the ward Halloween party. The Wolf who ate grandma!To me, it's the one day of the year that you can be who ever you want to be - no restrictions - it doesn't matter what your education is, your family situation, your human-ness or even your financial circumstances. If you've always wanted to be an astronaut - go for it. Wish you were born during a different generation - no problem. Want to be part of the cartoon world - easy. Have a secret desire to be something other than human - we can handle that. Dream of being an animal - they are in abundant supply.
It's the only night where you can see actual SUPER-HUMANS like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk (among others).
No one questions you abilities or doubts your authenticity. Your whole personality can change - you can be someone else in and live in another life for 24 hours (well, more like 18ish). HOW COOL IS THAT!!! It's the biggest most celebrated day of pretend EVER! Everyone is doing it, even your neighbor who gets a kick out of just passing out candy.
Let's face it, you don't have to go and collect all that candy, you don't have to go to any parties - even though they are fun and make the day even better, you don't even have to put on a costume if you don't want to. You can just imagine and pretend all by yourself that you are who/what you've always dreamed of being - or at least who/what you've dreamed of this year.
Halloween is also a great day to spend with family or friends and just have fun. If you are into scary things - go get scared! If you are into sweet things - go collect a bag full of candy! If you are into hanging out - plan a party! If you are into dressing up - the sky is the limit!
So for me, Halloween is way more than candy or ghost and goblins - it's a day for dreaming big!!!
Halloween
Last night we went over to our friends the Turner's house. We were invited to another big party too but we decided on a low key night of friends and trick-or-treating. (anyone that knows me knows I'm more of a low key home body than a party girl - at least since I turned 25 ... a year ago, ha,ha,ha!) The kids dressed up again as Goldie Locks and Baby Bear, Jason and I both wore our hoodies with ears - although Jason was the only one to go trick-or-treating. We ate pizza and then the Husbands and children headed out, while Alaska and I stayed in and 'hung-out'. There was a good time had by all and the kids came back with LOADS of candy. Good thing - turns out someone (not I) has been raiding our candy stash!
One of the funniest/saddest parts of the evening - One of the boys had a mask on that Jackson did not like and was totally un-sure of. A few times Xavier ran in the kitchen with the mask on, where we were eating, and it really scared Jackson. Before they went trick-or-treating I had Jackson touch the mask and hold it so he could see it was nothing to be scared of. I honestly don't know if that helped or not, but he did seem to live through the night :)
I want to record the following for my own memory's sake: Abygail's costume was so cute in my opinion and it was all regular stuff put together. Boss loaned us the apron (which I messed up a bit by HOT GLUE-ING the blue ribbon over red rick-rack that was already there, it's still cute but if she ever wants to take the blue off she'll have to replace all the ribbon and sew a new hem!), the blue dress was from Target and can be used for many more Sundays to come, the tights and shoes we already had and the 'goldie locks' I created from yellow fabric ribbon, blue fabric ribbon, hair clips and hot glue. I was so impressed with the out come and I certainly think she had the cutest costume of anyone I saw this year - but I might be a little biased. Additionally, mine and Jason's costumes were simply brown hoodie sweat suits with brown shirts underneath. I lightly sewed on felt ears that I created with hot glue and tada, we were bears! Although Jackson was super cute in his costume, I have no personal attachement to it because...it's store bought. Maybe I'll get some more creative juices flowing next year! This is really all thanks to Boss who put the idea in my head. She dresses her family in themed costumes that she mostly creates. This year they were Rapunzel, Prince, Tower and Witch - how cute is that!!! Too bad Rapunzel was sick and the Witch had to stand guard at the ward Haunted House all night during our ward party.
One of the funniest/saddest parts of the evening - One of the boys had a mask on that Jackson did not like and was totally un-sure of. A few times Xavier ran in the kitchen with the mask on, where we were eating, and it really scared Jackson. Before they went trick-or-treating I had Jackson touch the mask and hold it so he could see it was nothing to be scared of. I honestly don't know if that helped or not, but he did seem to live through the night :)
I want to record the following for my own memory's sake: Abygail's costume was so cute in my opinion and it was all regular stuff put together. Boss loaned us the apron (which I messed up a bit by HOT GLUE-ING the blue ribbon over red rick-rack that was already there, it's still cute but if she ever wants to take the blue off she'll have to replace all the ribbon and sew a new hem!), the blue dress was from Target and can be used for many more Sundays to come, the tights and shoes we already had and the 'goldie locks' I created from yellow fabric ribbon, blue fabric ribbon, hair clips and hot glue. I was so impressed with the out come and I certainly think she had the cutest costume of anyone I saw this year - but I might be a little biased. Additionally, mine and Jason's costumes were simply brown hoodie sweat suits with brown shirts underneath. I lightly sewed on felt ears that I created with hot glue and tada, we were bears! Although Jackson was super cute in his costume, I have no personal attachement to it because...it's store bought. Maybe I'll get some more creative juices flowing next year! This is really all thanks to Boss who put the idea in my head. She dresses her family in themed costumes that she mostly creates. This year they were Rapunzel, Prince, Tower and Witch - how cute is that!!! Too bad Rapunzel was sick and the Witch had to stand guard at the ward Haunted House all night during our ward party.
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