This may not be the most exciting post, but hey, at least I'm posting something! Shew, I just sat down! These moments are so far and few between anymore. Not only are we trying to keep up with a now mobile Tater (yep, he's crawling!!!), but we thought it was a great idea to fill up every breathing second of our lives with some sort of activity! We are now re-thinking that thought. The last two weeks have been b-u-s-y!!! Here's a run down of a list of things occupying our time the last couple weeks:
- Tater started crawling
- Work, work, work
- Grammy & Papa came to visit for a whole weekend (mom & dad got a date night!)
- Tater started swim class (I've got to figure out how to get the video loaded, he went underwater!)
- Church (we started Dave Ramsey's FPU, going great so far, even cx a vaca to FL to stay on track, now that's commitment)
- Tater's school (I'm on the parents board now)
- Digital scrapbooking (I'm totally addicted & can't wait to get my new creation in the mail!)
- Easter pictures (Tater had pics with live bunnies, waaaay too cute)
- Church (mom's group & Wed. nights)
- Couponing (seriously, I saved $45 at Walgreen's Sat. while spending only $25 on things we use!)
- Playdates & dinner with friends
Well, now that I type out a list of all the activities occupying our time, it doesn't seem so bad. However, everything is on a different night and we literally were not home one single night for 8 days! We finally but the cabosh on things and stayed in one night when we were both supposed to do something, I was supposed to go to a mom's group & David was supposed to play poker. Both things we wanted to do, but it was a great idea to stay in. We felt Tater just needed time at home, to play and unwind and we were right.
We are SO ready for Spring in our house! Since we had Tater in June and we were homebound practically for the entire Summer and we have had a SUPER LOOOOONG Winter, we are ready, NOW! We missed Summer last year, completely and feels as if it has been Winter for 9 months, seriously. So bring on the brisk spring air, walks, longer days, we are ready! It is my favorite time of the year and also the busiest, so while we've been busy already, we know it's getting ready to kick up a notch, so we are prepping now. I'll post some pics very soon, I've got some great ones lately!
Right now, I'm hearing a knocking on the walls from Tater's room, he's awake and learned how to hit his binkie on the crib, it sounds awful through the monitor :)
Monday, March 15, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Ladies Man :-)
In my last post I announced the arrival of our new best friend. Well last night we got to meet her and a hang out with her brothers. They were so excited to introduce us to their new baby sister. Of course we had to take the opportunity for a couple of photo shoots, couldn't pass up all the cuteness between these four awesome blessings!
After looking at and holding that little girl, I can't believe Tater was ever that little and it wasn't that long ago. Now he's huge! He was actually a whole pound smaller than her and although it was fun to hold a sleeping newborn, it's a lot more fun now that he can interact and giggle and clap and all the things he's doing. Everyone keeps asking if he's crawling yet, well, he is...backwards! Yep, can't figure out how to go forward, he just rolls when he needs to go that direction. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon enough. Also, no teeth...yet! We've been saying for months that he's teething, but no pearly whites yet.
Had to post a few pictures of our night last night. Note the cute shirts Tater has on, in honor of Valentine's Day. His aunt Stephie bought him the "Ladies Man" shirt and his other shirt says "The Ladies Love Me" and that they do! Since he was going to meet his "valentine", it seemed appropriate, although her dad may not agree with his clothing choice.
And as if all the other pictures weren't precious enough, this one melts my heart! Let's hear it, awwwwww :-) Isn't it sweet?
After looking at and holding that little girl, I can't believe Tater was ever that little and it wasn't that long ago. Now he's huge! He was actually a whole pound smaller than her and although it was fun to hold a sleeping newborn, it's a lot more fun now that he can interact and giggle and clap and all the things he's doing. Everyone keeps asking if he's crawling yet, well, he is...backwards! Yep, can't figure out how to go forward, he just rolls when he needs to go that direction. I'm sure he'll figure it out soon enough. Also, no teeth...yet! We've been saying for months that he's teething, but no pearly whites yet.
Had to post a few pictures of our night last night. Note the cute shirts Tater has on, in honor of Valentine's Day. His aunt Stephie bought him the "Ladies Man" shirt and his other shirt says "The Ladies Love Me" and that they do! Since he was going to meet his "valentine", it seemed appropriate, although her dad may not agree with his clothing choice.
And as if all the other pictures weren't precious enough, this one melts my heart! Let's hear it, awwwwww :-) Isn't it sweet?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Another friend for Tater!
Well, the future Mrs. has arrived. Our very best friends, Mark & Marci welcomed their little girl into the world on February 8, 8lbs, 7oz. 21.5 inches. We have been teasing since the day we found out she was a girl that the name needed to go well with our last name, because these two are destined to be together ;) But, now we've just decided no matter what, they will be GREAT friends! She's beautiful and I can only hope that her and Tater's friendship is as long lasting and wonderful as mine and Marci's.
She is my oldest & dearest friend. Yep, our mothers were pregnant with us at the exact same time and well, the rest is history. We've been there for each other through a lot. I find her one of the most amazing women. She has lost both of her siblings at young ages and yet still is one of the strongest Christians I know. She's a great mother, wife and friend, and I'm lucky to be one.
So right now, she is weighing heavy on my heart. We couldn't be happier for her and Mark and their new addition, but also I'm aching for her. The baby is currently in the NICU for fluid in her lungs and low blood oxygen. She is improving and her outlook is great, but I can't help but feel for her and the days she will endure the life of the NICU. As many of you know, my little Tater spent 5 loooong days in the NICU for hypoglycemia, birth depression & acidosis (official diagnosis). I still spend time reminiscing over those days, because it was such an impactful moment in our life. Tater couldn't be healthier now, but remembering back to those first few days, he was very sick, and I was very sad that I couldn't be with him, espescially after carrying him for nine months. So that is why Marci is heavy on my heart, because I understand her aching to hold and love on that new gift. If you would, please say a little prayer for their sweet girl. We said earlier, that one day her and Tater can swamp NICU stories...see the connection is already starting :)
Since I know you only look at my blog for cute pictures of Tater ;) here is him and his latest idea of "fun."
She is my oldest & dearest friend. Yep, our mothers were pregnant with us at the exact same time and well, the rest is history. We've been there for each other through a lot. I find her one of the most amazing women. She has lost both of her siblings at young ages and yet still is one of the strongest Christians I know. She's a great mother, wife and friend, and I'm lucky to be one.
So right now, she is weighing heavy on my heart. We couldn't be happier for her and Mark and their new addition, but also I'm aching for her. The baby is currently in the NICU for fluid in her lungs and low blood oxygen. She is improving and her outlook is great, but I can't help but feel for her and the days she will endure the life of the NICU. As many of you know, my little Tater spent 5 loooong days in the NICU for hypoglycemia, birth depression & acidosis (official diagnosis). I still spend time reminiscing over those days, because it was such an impactful moment in our life. Tater couldn't be healthier now, but remembering back to those first few days, he was very sick, and I was very sad that I couldn't be with him, espescially after carrying him for nine months. So that is why Marci is heavy on my heart, because I understand her aching to hold and love on that new gift. If you would, please say a little prayer for their sweet girl. We said earlier, that one day her and Tater can swamp NICU stories...see the connection is already starting :)
Since I know you only look at my blog for cute pictures of Tater ;) here is him and his latest idea of "fun."
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Snow day!
I have to post some pics of Tater's 1st & 2nd snow day. They are adorable. The 1st was Christmas Day, the 2nd was early January. He loved it! Even ate some of the snowball we made for him. Now we just need a little sled so we can pull him around the yard.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Random stuff
I have totally been meaning to get something on here, but we have been busy!
Just when I start to get geared back up and really, I mean REALLY get back to work, I'm faced with a decision! Well, since Tater arrived, decision making has been, hmmm, not so good on my part. I was offered a job by on old employer, without even applying or knowing a job was open! I was flattered. We spent two loooong days agonizing & praying over this decision. To make a long story short, I decided to take this part-time position, but God proved he has other plans for me. When I called to take the position, I was informed that the part-time schedule we had worked out would not work after all for the employer, so I took that as a sign, a sign that I needed to stay right where I was and just get my business geared back up!
So that's what I was ready to do this week. I had a plan, went to the office, was working (and not socializing :) sometimes I like to chit-chat too much with the people in my office). Well while I'm in the "zone" I get a call from Tater's school, another fever :( So, there went my day and the rest of my week, cuz poor guy has a-nother ear infection! I'm thinking it's the original 1st ear infection that never went away, because my son is VERY talented at NOT getting all his medicine down his throat. He's good and I'm not the only person to have tried. So we are now back on a different antibiotic and have developed a new system to get it down that throat!
We are also busy getting our house "baby-proofed." He's up on all fours, ready to take off at any moment! And rolling everywhere! If you have every tried to "gate shop" you know that the options are not really attractive and match hardly any person's decor. So I happen to have a super talented Dad (and Mom, she helped in the design work), who was also worried about how dangerous the stairs are for Tater and this is what he made for us:
Isn't is awesome? We're trying to talk him into starting a business, but he's too busy with the job he has and then he wouldn't have time to make us wonderful things like this.
And just for fun, here are a couple of cute pics of the 7 month old Tater. Such a happy boy!
Today Tater and I went to a baby celebration for our dear friend, Miss Marci, while daddy had a "daddy day." We are super excited to meet the future Mrs. Tater :) Just kidding, no pressure! They'll be great friends. Well, I have to share a couple of pics of the diaper cake we made for her, pretty cute if I say so myself. We had such a great time visiting. Now were just gonna take it easy the rest of the night.
Just when I start to get geared back up and really, I mean REALLY get back to work, I'm faced with a decision! Well, since Tater arrived, decision making has been, hmmm, not so good on my part. I was offered a job by on old employer, without even applying or knowing a job was open! I was flattered. We spent two loooong days agonizing & praying over this decision. To make a long story short, I decided to take this part-time position, but God proved he has other plans for me. When I called to take the position, I was informed that the part-time schedule we had worked out would not work after all for the employer, so I took that as a sign, a sign that I needed to stay right where I was and just get my business geared back up!
So that's what I was ready to do this week. I had a plan, went to the office, was working (and not socializing :) sometimes I like to chit-chat too much with the people in my office). Well while I'm in the "zone" I get a call from Tater's school, another fever :( So, there went my day and the rest of my week, cuz poor guy has a-nother ear infection! I'm thinking it's the original 1st ear infection that never went away, because my son is VERY talented at NOT getting all his medicine down his throat. He's good and I'm not the only person to have tried. So we are now back on a different antibiotic and have developed a new system to get it down that throat!
We are also busy getting our house "baby-proofed." He's up on all fours, ready to take off at any moment! And rolling everywhere! If you have every tried to "gate shop" you know that the options are not really attractive and match hardly any person's decor. So I happen to have a super talented Dad (and Mom, she helped in the design work), who was also worried about how dangerous the stairs are for Tater and this is what he made for us:
Isn't is awesome? We're trying to talk him into starting a business, but he's too busy with the job he has and then he wouldn't have time to make us wonderful things like this.
And just for fun, here are a couple of cute pics of the 7 month old Tater. Such a happy boy!
Today Tater and I went to a baby celebration for our dear friend, Miss Marci, while daddy had a "daddy day." We are super excited to meet the future Mrs. Tater :) Just kidding, no pressure! They'll be great friends. Well, I have to share a couple of pics of the diaper cake we made for her, pretty cute if I say so myself. We had such a great time visiting. Now were just gonna take it easy the rest of the night.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
6 month stats
Tater had is 6 month check-up today. He's growing like a weed and getting cuter every day. He's such a sweet, good-natured little guy and will melt your heart with his charming smile.
Here's his current stats:
19.5 lbs
28 inches
He's in the 80% on weight, 95% on height and 75% on head circumferance.
So, still above average! The doctor said if he's gonna have rolls, now's the best time. Plus, they are super cute. He looks like he has little rubber bands around his wrists :) I love my little chunky baby! It makes him squeezable, kissable & loveable!
He's learning new things all the time. His latest is clapping his hands and he has to make sure they both line up just right to get the right noise. He's shaking his head, like he's telling you "no." He's started to roll over, back and forth, back and forth. Wears me out watching him. He's pulling his body up and started to balance on his knees, any day now and he'll be crawling, I'm sure. And he is quite the noisemaker. Blowing rasberries, squealing and making some funny hissing noise like a snake. He's very entertaining and he thinks so too, because he's always making himself laugh.
Tater is eating well, still nursing and starting to try new foods. So far he has enjoyed sweet potatoes, applesauce, bananas, oatmeal and juice. Tonight we tried sweet peas and yep, he liked those too. Hopefully, he's not as picky as his daddy.
We're still waiting for those toothers to pop through. Any day now.
He was so brave getting his shots. He hugged his puppy as tight as he could and hardly even cried. Such a big boy, made his mommy & daddy proud :)
Here's his current stats:
19.5 lbs
28 inches
He's in the 80% on weight, 95% on height and 75% on head circumferance.
So, still above average! The doctor said if he's gonna have rolls, now's the best time. Plus, they are super cute. He looks like he has little rubber bands around his wrists :) I love my little chunky baby! It makes him squeezable, kissable & loveable!
He's learning new things all the time. His latest is clapping his hands and he has to make sure they both line up just right to get the right noise. He's shaking his head, like he's telling you "no." He's started to roll over, back and forth, back and forth. Wears me out watching him. He's pulling his body up and started to balance on his knees, any day now and he'll be crawling, I'm sure. And he is quite the noisemaker. Blowing rasberries, squealing and making some funny hissing noise like a snake. He's very entertaining and he thinks so too, because he's always making himself laugh.
Tater is eating well, still nursing and starting to try new foods. So far he has enjoyed sweet potatoes, applesauce, bananas, oatmeal and juice. Tonight we tried sweet peas and yep, he liked those too. Hopefully, he's not as picky as his daddy.
We're still waiting for those toothers to pop through. Any day now.
He was so brave getting his shots. He hugged his puppy as tight as he could and hardly even cried. Such a big boy, made his mommy & daddy proud :)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Yummy!
Well with a new year brings new beginnings and those things they call "resolutions." I usually try not to make too many "resolutions" because it's just too much pressure. But, in the past when we've made them we have stuck to them so we have decided again to jump on the bandwagon and make some "resolutions."
We tried to keep it simple. For me, it's to stop biting my nails :) I've done it my whole life and it's a nasty yucky habit I'd love to break. We of course, like everyone else are trying to be healthier, working out and eating well. And lastly, we are trying to cut back on spending and this will be much easier if we quit eating out.
I've been to the gym twice this week so far.
I also started the week with a bunch of new menu items to cook up to help in the healthy eating department. I thought I would share with you a recipe that I discovered on a website called Tasty Planners. We made Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches today and it was oh so yummy! I even froze a batch for another day and have enough for another meal this week. Oh and did I mention it was EASY!
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), netted or tied
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed French Onion Soup
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
12 round sandwich rolls or hamburger rolls, split
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on all sides.
Stir the soup, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the pork and turn to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours* or until the pork is fork-tender.
Remove the pork from the cooker to a cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the pork. Return the pork to the cooker.
Spoon the pork and sauce mixture on the rolls.
*Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
My sister has got me on this coupon craze. The goal is to get as much stuff as you can for cheap or FREE or close to it. It has been a challenge but so far, I've made out like a bandit. Wal-greens & CVS are the best. Today I purchased: JIF Peanut Butter, Smuckers Jelly, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Robitussin Cough Syrup, Visine, Reynolds foil, 3 cans of Progresso soup, Clorox wipes & Clorox toilet bowl cleaner. My total = $14.31!! I saved close to $28!!! Woohoo! Tomorrow, I'm going back to get two children's Tylenol for FREE! Cuz that's the way we roll :) I'm not as good at the deal matching as my sister yet, but I'm getting close. It's amazing how many coupons and deals are out there that you can get if you take a little time.
We tried to keep it simple. For me, it's to stop biting my nails :) I've done it my whole life and it's a nasty yucky habit I'd love to break. We of course, like everyone else are trying to be healthier, working out and eating well. And lastly, we are trying to cut back on spending and this will be much easier if we quit eating out.
I've been to the gym twice this week so far.
I also started the week with a bunch of new menu items to cook up to help in the healthy eating department. I thought I would share with you a recipe that I discovered on a website called Tasty Planners. We made Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches today and it was oh so yummy! I even froze a batch for another day and have enough for another meal this week. Oh and did I mention it was EASY!
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 boneless pork shoulder roast (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), netted or tied
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed French Onion Soup
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
12 round sandwich rolls or hamburger rolls, split
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on all sides.
Stir the soup, ketchup, vinegar and brown sugar in a 5-quart slow cooker. Add the pork and turn to coat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours* or until the pork is fork-tender.
Remove the pork from the cooker to a cutting board and let stand for 10 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the pork. Return the pork to the cooker.
Spoon the pork and sauce mixture on the rolls.
*Or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
My sister has got me on this coupon craze. The goal is to get as much stuff as you can for cheap or FREE or close to it. It has been a challenge but so far, I've made out like a bandit. Wal-greens & CVS are the best. Today I purchased: JIF Peanut Butter, Smuckers Jelly, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Robitussin Cough Syrup, Visine, Reynolds foil, 3 cans of Progresso soup, Clorox wipes & Clorox toilet bowl cleaner. My total = $14.31!! I saved close to $28!!! Woohoo! Tomorrow, I'm going back to get two children's Tylenol for FREE! Cuz that's the way we roll :) I'm not as good at the deal matching as my sister yet, but I'm getting close. It's amazing how many coupons and deals are out there that you can get if you take a little time.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
