Today they dug and poured the footings at the house. We went out after work and took a few pictures. It was pretty dark, so they aren't great...but you can see a little. I'll try to post them tonight if I get time before I get too sleepy (which might not happen now that I think about it).
So exciting...actually seeing progress!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
soliciting advice
Tonight we're having a slumber party. Carlee's cousin Jenna is spending the night. They're so funny....wearing their princess nightgowns and giggling. I love it!
I think I need some potty training advice if anyone has some to share. It's a little hard b/c during the week I'm only with her for about three hours at night , and she usually doesn't have to "go". We're using skittles as a reward and she loves herself some skittles. Last night she sat on the potty for about 20 minutes trying to go...she wanted skittles so bad. She read her books and sang to herself. I offered a couple of times to let her try later and she said "no, i gotta get skittles". I stood by the door and listened to her say "come on pee pee", in her growl-voice. Funny stuff. She never could go. I wanted so bad to give her skittles for trying so hard, but daddy said no...they're reserved only for pee pee in the potty. I thought it would damage her spirit, but she was OK with it. I'm not sure how good of an idea it is to give candy as a reward - but until something better comes along, I guess I'll keep trying it. Hopefully by the time Eli gets here I'll only have to buy ONE size diapers.
I think I need some potty training advice if anyone has some to share. It's a little hard b/c during the week I'm only with her for about three hours at night , and she usually doesn't have to "go". We're using skittles as a reward and she loves herself some skittles. Last night she sat on the potty for about 20 minutes trying to go...she wanted skittles so bad. She read her books and sang to herself. I offered a couple of times to let her try later and she said "no, i gotta get skittles". I stood by the door and listened to her say "come on pee pee", in her growl-voice. Funny stuff. She never could go. I wanted so bad to give her skittles for trying so hard, but daddy said no...they're reserved only for pee pee in the potty. I thought it would damage her spirit, but she was OK with it. I'm not sure how good of an idea it is to give candy as a reward - but until something better comes along, I guess I'll keep trying it. Hopefully by the time Eli gets here I'll only have to buy ONE size diapers.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Dirt, the potty and kicks
They did it! Dirt has actually started moving around. YEA! I haven't seen it yet, but I talked to my sister this morning and she could see them working outside her window. It looked like the dirt work was done she thought. Exciting!!
And, more exciting news is that Carlee used the potty at school today 2 times! We've started working with her at home but haven't been extremely hard core. She was very proud of herself...and she liked the skittles they gave her as a result. Hey...I would potty on demand for some skittles some days.
Eli is kicking like crazy these days. Usually at night. During the day he's pretty laid back. Just hanging out listening to me type away on the computer I guess. Somehow he knows when it's time for me to go to sleep and gives me a few swift kicks in the bladder. He was breech when I had the ultrasound, but I feel like maybe he's moved around b/c of where the kicks (or could be punches I guess) are now. Still, he's much less active than Carlee was. I remember laying the remote control on my belly and she would kick so hard sometimes that it would fall off. Of course, I was probably a lot further along than I am now (4 months left by the way)...it's hard to put the timing all in perspective.
I guess I better watch a little American Idol. My guilty pleasure right now.
And, more exciting news is that Carlee used the potty at school today 2 times! We've started working with her at home but haven't been extremely hard core. She was very proud of herself...and she liked the skittles they gave her as a result. Hey...I would potty on demand for some skittles some days.
Eli is kicking like crazy these days. Usually at night. During the day he's pretty laid back. Just hanging out listening to me type away on the computer I guess. Somehow he knows when it's time for me to go to sleep and gives me a few swift kicks in the bladder. He was breech when I had the ultrasound, but I feel like maybe he's moved around b/c of where the kicks (or could be punches I guess) are now. Still, he's much less active than Carlee was. I remember laying the remote control on my belly and she would kick so hard sometimes that it would fall off. Of course, I was probably a lot further along than I am now (4 months left by the way)...it's hard to put the timing all in perspective.
I guess I better watch a little American Idol. My guilty pleasure right now.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
And the building begins...
They are officially going to start on the house beginning of next week! YEA!!
We went out today, met with the builder and they staked it all off. Even though they just walked around with a huge measuring tape type thing and hammered stakes in the ground, it was exciting.
So, now I'm in the normal Becky mode of thinking about it constantly. Dreaming about paint colors, tile and hardwood colors, how I want the kitchen cabinets to look...and on and on and on. It's taken so long to get to this point that I had quit thinking about it. I love thinking about it!
Chris and I were talking on the way to work yesterday morning and we decided that there has to be a reason for the timing on this. I really, really wanted to start in November - now it's almost February. But, we decided that if we did everything in our power to get it going, and it still didn't get going, then there has to be a reason. I don't know if that's the case, but at least for now it makes me feel better!
I'll post pictures of the progress!!
We went out today, met with the builder and they staked it all off. Even though they just walked around with a huge measuring tape type thing and hammered stakes in the ground, it was exciting.
So, now I'm in the normal Becky mode of thinking about it constantly. Dreaming about paint colors, tile and hardwood colors, how I want the kitchen cabinets to look...and on and on and on. It's taken so long to get to this point that I had quit thinking about it. I love thinking about it!
Chris and I were talking on the way to work yesterday morning and we decided that there has to be a reason for the timing on this. I really, really wanted to start in November - now it's almost February. But, we decided that if we did everything in our power to get it going, and it still didn't get going, then there has to be a reason. I don't know if that's the case, but at least for now it makes me feel better!
I'll post pictures of the progress!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Love That!
On Monday as I was walking out of the building at work I had a thought...I really love my job. There aren't many people who really, really like what they do, and get paid well to do it. I am blessed.
Of course, ideally, I would stay home with my kids. But, if you're going to work away from the home, I think it's wonderful to enjoy what you are doing. Don't get me wrong...there are days when I get stressed out and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. But, those are few and far between.
When I told Chris this, he said "me too". I love that!
Of course, ideally, I would stay home with my kids. But, if you're going to work away from the home, I think it's wonderful to enjoy what you are doing. Don't get me wrong...there are days when I get stressed out and feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. But, those are few and far between.
When I told Chris this, he said "me too". I love that!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Diaper Smoke
So, Sunday afternoon Carlee and I are sitting on the floor in the living room when Carlee starts jumping up and down squeeling...here's the conversation that followed:
Carlee: Mommyyyyy, there's smoke in my diaper, there's smoke in my diaper.
Me: There's WHAT in your diaper?
Carlee: There's SMOKE in my diaper. I need loshee, I need loshee (lotion - which is what she calls diaper rash cream)
So, we go in her bedroom, and she lays on the bed to get her diaper changed.
Me: Is there poop in your diaper?
Carlee: No, there's SMOKE in my diaper. I don't want to get smoke on my big girl bed.
I change her diaper...nothing. The only thing I can think of is that she equates smoke with burning???
Later that night, I was sitting in the chair and our conversation continued:
Carlee: Jenna smokes in her diaper.
Me: Really?
Carlee: Yes.
Me: How did you get smoke in your diaper?
Carlee: (In her serious tone) I tooted.
Hummm...
Carlee: Mommyyyyy, there's smoke in my diaper, there's smoke in my diaper.
Me: There's WHAT in your diaper?
Carlee: There's SMOKE in my diaper. I need loshee, I need loshee (lotion - which is what she calls diaper rash cream)
So, we go in her bedroom, and she lays on the bed to get her diaper changed.
Me: Is there poop in your diaper?
Carlee: No, there's SMOKE in my diaper. I don't want to get smoke on my big girl bed.
I change her diaper...nothing. The only thing I can think of is that she equates smoke with burning???
Later that night, I was sitting in the chair and our conversation continued:
Carlee: Jenna smokes in her diaper.
Me: Really?
Carlee: Yes.
Me: How did you get smoke in your diaper?
Carlee: (In her serious tone) I tooted.
Hummm...
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