I did not get any good rest last night so today ought to be interesting.
For whatever reason Mercedes allergies are acting up, so she spent a significant portion of the night hacking up her lungs. Poor baby. Luckily for her, there is no preschool today so she can sleep in. She needs the rest.
It was another busy weekend. W got haircuts on Saturday which took all afternoon. on Sunday we went to a birthday party and later to look at a house. The house was ALRIGHT but not worth it to us. i think we are going to try to move into one of the 4 bedroom places on our street. It would save us much trouble.
I have lost another pound or two, but I am back on profile, though NOT because I am pregnant. i just have a little issue that will require surgery to fix. Until then no bouncing (jogging, jumping jacks, etc). It kind of dfeats my overall plan, but it can't be helped.
Mason is now over 16 lbs and his hair is growing back. Yea! He seems to have hit a growth spurt. He was due.
Monday, August 29, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Sigh!
The kids are all doing great!
I am so proud of 'Lexi, she's dealing with her braces much better than I could have hoped. She's not able to eat quite as much, but I am told that is normal and to expect some significant weight loss these first few weeks. To add into that, she's started martial arts which is fairly rigorous, so she could drop a lot of weight. We are going to watch and make sure she stays healthy, though. She's doing quite well in martial arts and the instructors think she has a lot of potential. I think she does too, she really is a natural from what I have seen.
Schoold starts back up next week, which I think will be good for everyone. 'Lexi can make new friends and get back into a steady routine. Grandma and Derek will have the house to themselves (with Mason). For me, the grocery bill should drop : )
I am trying to make time where I do something one on one with the girls. These lst few months have really been trying and now that I am back to work, it's even harder. I think I will try to find a poster to color so 'Lexi and I can work on that together once or twice a week. With Mercedes it's a bit harder, she wants to be active. Perhaps we will cook together. She likes that.
Mason finally put on some weight, though Iam not sure if it was just form one day or if it will stay. I am pretty happy though. Him not gaining weight for a month really (really) bothered me. He'sa happy baby though, at least most of the time. He's stopped losing hair too, and he's growing his own hair back. He's going to be suave and handsome again quite soon.
I am going TDY next week ifor a few days. I think we will all be alright. I worry about how things will be while I am gone but I have to hope that Derek handles it all. It's good practice for the upcoming deployment that I am expecting. Between Derek's natural inclinations and his disease progressing I am not sure what's going to happen.
Patch (the cat) is in the dog house with me again. She started peeing on my bathroom rugs again for some reason. She's about to go back into timeout. Another two weeks locked up to retrain her. It might be that the kitty litter box was not up to her standards though, so I cleaned it out good and we will give her another chance. If she's still being difficult next week, it's kitty jail for her. Boy will she be mad.
I am so proud of 'Lexi, she's dealing with her braces much better than I could have hoped. She's not able to eat quite as much, but I am told that is normal and to expect some significant weight loss these first few weeks. To add into that, she's started martial arts which is fairly rigorous, so she could drop a lot of weight. We are going to watch and make sure she stays healthy, though. She's doing quite well in martial arts and the instructors think she has a lot of potential. I think she does too, she really is a natural from what I have seen.
Schoold starts back up next week, which I think will be good for everyone. 'Lexi can make new friends and get back into a steady routine. Grandma and Derek will have the house to themselves (with Mason). For me, the grocery bill should drop : )
I am trying to make time where I do something one on one with the girls. These lst few months have really been trying and now that I am back to work, it's even harder. I think I will try to find a poster to color so 'Lexi and I can work on that together once or twice a week. With Mercedes it's a bit harder, she wants to be active. Perhaps we will cook together. She likes that.
Mason finally put on some weight, though Iam not sure if it was just form one day or if it will stay. I am pretty happy though. Him not gaining weight for a month really (really) bothered me. He'sa happy baby though, at least most of the time. He's stopped losing hair too, and he's growing his own hair back. He's going to be suave and handsome again quite soon.
I am going TDY next week ifor a few days. I think we will all be alright. I worry about how things will be while I am gone but I have to hope that Derek handles it all. It's good practice for the upcoming deployment that I am expecting. Between Derek's natural inclinations and his disease progressing I am not sure what's going to happen.
Patch (the cat) is in the dog house with me again. She started peeing on my bathroom rugs again for some reason. She's about to go back into timeout. Another two weeks locked up to retrain her. It might be that the kitty litter box was not up to her standards though, so I cleaned it out good and we will give her another chance. If she's still being difficult next week, it's kitty jail for her. Boy will she be mad.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
8/23/05
Sigh - I was bad, I slept in this morning. I needed it though. I didn't get much sleep the night before between Mason and Mercedes, literally between them.
Mercedes allergies are acting up, so we are having coughing fits some nights. And she only wants Mommy. And Mason only wants Mommy, and Mommy is tired from working all day. It's times like these that Iwish I could get out of the Air Force and be a stay at home Mommy. No matter how hard I try, someone or something gets left behind. Unfortunately, right now I think it is Mercedes. I need to take her and go do something, just the two of us.
At the momet, Derek is cursing my name, and probably Mason's. Mason is wide awake, screaming his little head off. I got a bottle for him, but he's still peeved. I feel awful but if I go up to feed him I won't get out of here. Besides, Derek needs to get used to this. I will TDY next week for a few days.
We looked at rental houses in the paper yesterday. Then I did the math. There is just no way right now. Too many irons in the fire so to speak. We will definitely be living off base at our next assignment. We need at LEAST 4 bedrooms. And yes, I still want to have one more baby.
Shoot, gotta go to work. Time flies when your feeling guilty.
Mercedes allergies are acting up, so we are having coughing fits some nights. And she only wants Mommy. And Mason only wants Mommy, and Mommy is tired from working all day. It's times like these that Iwish I could get out of the Air Force and be a stay at home Mommy. No matter how hard I try, someone or something gets left behind. Unfortunately, right now I think it is Mercedes. I need to take her and go do something, just the two of us.
At the momet, Derek is cursing my name, and probably Mason's. Mason is wide awake, screaming his little head off. I got a bottle for him, but he's still peeved. I feel awful but if I go up to feed him I won't get out of here. Besides, Derek needs to get used to this. I will TDY next week for a few days.
We looked at rental houses in the paper yesterday. Then I did the math. There is just no way right now. Too many irons in the fire so to speak. We will definitely be living off base at our next assignment. We need at LEAST 4 bedrooms. And yes, I still want to have one more baby.
Shoot, gotta go to work. Time flies when your feeling guilty.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Blah
I feel fat. I know, I am really not fat, but I FEEL fat. You know that heavy, clothes-don't-fit-right, yucky feeling usually associated with periods and teenage angst? Uggg. My uniforms don't fit right, I hate looking at myself in the mirror, and how many sit-ups do I have to do before I see results? I am all about instant gratification. I've even laid off of the ice cream cookie sandwiches. I suppose you would tell me the skittles and peanut M&Ms are not a good idea either, but I get the munchies at work.
On the positive side, I have been working out. Granted I do not sweat barrels of sweat, or make my body ache for days, but some jog/walking, crunches, and pushups every day are good. I even go to the gym. Yes, me, the confirmed couch potato.
We took the girls to their second martial arts introduction. Oh my God, 'Lex is a natural. She picks it up so fast and you can SEE that she enjoys it. It's amazing to watch her, and I am so proud. Mercedes is, well, she's Mercedes. As with everything, she's up for the adventure as long as it doesn't take more than 20 minutes. The attention span of a 4 year old is a truly amazing thing. She's so cute though when she does her kicks and punches that she's a lot of fun to watch!
Derek is also going to start going to martial arts once or twice a week so he can get into some semblance of shape as well, and I don't mean the apple-like shape he currently sports. They have someone there who teaches that also has arthritis so it shouldn't be too bad.
They don't have anything for Mom at this time, but they are trying to find a Tai-Chi instructor and they said that would be good for Mom. I am all for anything that gets her to workout on a regular basis.
I am also thinking of starting a class when I return from my deployment, though I am not sure, our schedule is so jam-packed already that I am not sure where I would find the time.
Both girls are in swimming lessons again, though Alexis only has three more levels until she is done. Sigh! So fast. Mercedes starts soccer in a few weeks, and we still have gymnastics and guitar lessons. Busy busy busy. They love it all though. And next spring starts softball and t-ball.
Alexis starts school in a few weeks, so that will leave the house quiet during the day. Wow, the summer sure has flown by. We are going to Splash Moraine this weekend. We have been waiting all summer to go. We have Cirque du Soleil tickets in a few weeks too. That is the highlight of MY summer. We will probably make the obligatory zoo trip next month too, though I am not completely decided.
Today is Derek's final then he has a few weeks off. Thank GOD! He's a grouch when he's having issues (time or homework). We tiptoe around him. I am sure he will do well, though I am afriad, from what he says, that he won't get an A form this class. I can still wish him good luck though.
On the positive side, I have been working out. Granted I do not sweat barrels of sweat, or make my body ache for days, but some jog/walking, crunches, and pushups every day are good. I even go to the gym. Yes, me, the confirmed couch potato.
We took the girls to their second martial arts introduction. Oh my God, 'Lex is a natural. She picks it up so fast and you can SEE that she enjoys it. It's amazing to watch her, and I am so proud. Mercedes is, well, she's Mercedes. As with everything, she's up for the adventure as long as it doesn't take more than 20 minutes. The attention span of a 4 year old is a truly amazing thing. She's so cute though when she does her kicks and punches that she's a lot of fun to watch!
Derek is also going to start going to martial arts once or twice a week so he can get into some semblance of shape as well, and I don't mean the apple-like shape he currently sports. They have someone there who teaches that also has arthritis so it shouldn't be too bad.
They don't have anything for Mom at this time, but they are trying to find a Tai-Chi instructor and they said that would be good for Mom. I am all for anything that gets her to workout on a regular basis.
I am also thinking of starting a class when I return from my deployment, though I am not sure, our schedule is so jam-packed already that I am not sure where I would find the time.
Both girls are in swimming lessons again, though Alexis only has three more levels until she is done. Sigh! So fast. Mercedes starts soccer in a few weeks, and we still have gymnastics and guitar lessons. Busy busy busy. They love it all though. And next spring starts softball and t-ball.
Alexis starts school in a few weeks, so that will leave the house quiet during the day. Wow, the summer sure has flown by. We are going to Splash Moraine this weekend. We have been waiting all summer to go. We have Cirque du Soleil tickets in a few weeks too. That is the highlight of MY summer. We will probably make the obligatory zoo trip next month too, though I am not completely decided.
Today is Derek's final then he has a few weeks off. Thank GOD! He's a grouch when he's having issues (time or homework). We tiptoe around him. I am sure he will do well, though I am afriad, from what he says, that he won't get an A form this class. I can still wish him good luck though.
Monday, August 15, 2005
Early Morning
You know, there's something nice about early mornings. It's quiet, everything feels calm, you haven't started the daily rush, if only the whole day could be like that.
I have been up since 0500. I came downstairs, ate breakfast, fixed a bottle for the baby, and worked out. Granted the working out part is not extremely calm or anything, but there is something satisfying about warmed up muscles. Plus, I think I am starting to see benefits fro my workouts. They are small (infintesimal), but still, it means it's starting to work. That helps make the day a little bit better.
I suppose I am one of those crazy morning people. My idea of sleeping in is 0900. I don't like to stay up late. I enjoy watching the sun rise and the way the morning breeze smells and feels. Those are the little things that just slip away when you get too busy. You forget what it's like. I don't want to forget what it's like. . . .
I have been up since 0500. I came downstairs, ate breakfast, fixed a bottle for the baby, and worked out. Granted the working out part is not extremely calm or anything, but there is something satisfying about warmed up muscles. Plus, I think I am starting to see benefits fro my workouts. They are small (infintesimal), but still, it means it's starting to work. That helps make the day a little bit better.
I suppose I am one of those crazy morning people. My idea of sleeping in is 0900. I don't like to stay up late. I enjoy watching the sun rise and the way the morning breeze smells and feels. Those are the little things that just slip away when you get too busy. You forget what it's like. I don't want to forget what it's like. . . .
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Sunday Morning Quiet
Well, the plan was to go to church, but it's time to be going and everyone else inh the house is still upstairs, except Mason. He's sitting in his swing cooing and smiling. He already had a shower this monring but hasn't gotten dressed yet. He's also eaten, so he really has no complaints with life.
Mason has definitely slowed down in the growth area. I am hoping it's nothing serious, though it's hard to say. He does not seem to have anything wrong. In fact, the issue seems to be that he is too busy learning to eat. I sincerely hope that's all it is.
I am working my way through laundry and such. It's not precisely my favorite pasttime, but it's got to be done. I also got somme new area rugs for the living room so I laid those down yesterday. I am now trying to convince Derek to do some more re-arranging so we can open up the cramped living room.
Mercedes is up. She just came downstairs wearing one of 'Lexi's t-shirts and holding a teddy bear. So cute. Gotta have her Fruit Loops.
I enjoy the early morning quiet before everyone gets up. I suppose it's selfish of me, but those quiet minutes are really nice. Soetimes, I feel like I have to go go go to get things done for everyone, and I don't have time to just enjoy life. I think it's called parenthood. The kids are worth it. And Iam sure I will have too much quiet time once they are grown up and gone. Sadly.
I just hope when they are grown up and gone that they are good people. I doubt they will change the world, but as long as they aren't destroying it, we will have done something right. It's fun to watch them grow up and develop personalities and become people in their own right. It's exciting to imagine what they are going to become and see the possibilites stretching out in front of them.
Mason has definitely slowed down in the growth area. I am hoping it's nothing serious, though it's hard to say. He does not seem to have anything wrong. In fact, the issue seems to be that he is too busy learning to eat. I sincerely hope that's all it is.
I am working my way through laundry and such. It's not precisely my favorite pasttime, but it's got to be done. I also got somme new area rugs for the living room so I laid those down yesterday. I am now trying to convince Derek to do some more re-arranging so we can open up the cramped living room.
Mercedes is up. She just came downstairs wearing one of 'Lexi's t-shirts and holding a teddy bear. So cute. Gotta have her Fruit Loops.
I enjoy the early morning quiet before everyone gets up. I suppose it's selfish of me, but those quiet minutes are really nice. Soetimes, I feel like I have to go go go to get things done for everyone, and I don't have time to just enjoy life. I think it's called parenthood. The kids are worth it. And Iam sure I will have too much quiet time once they are grown up and gone. Sadly.
I just hope when they are grown up and gone that they are good people. I doubt they will change the world, but as long as they aren't destroying it, we will have done something right. It's fun to watch them grow up and develop personalities and become people in their own right. It's exciting to imagine what they are going to become and see the possibilites stretching out in front of them.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Trying again
OK, I tried this a few days ago when I snuck in from work while everyone was upstairs. I had almost 30 minutes of peace and quiet. That one didn't take.
I tried again yesterday while I was pumping my breast. Again, it didn't take.
I am really hoping this one takes.
Christie and Pat are gone. And yes, they took the kids. We miss them. Of course, right after they left new people moved in. However, it took me two years to feel that we were friends. I can't imagine how long it will be before we find more people we feel comfortable with. I really am gonna miss them.
This has been a busy week. I found out Monday that there is a VERY good chance that I will deploy in January. I really was hoping that it would not happen so quickly, but when Uncle Sam says go, I go. And yes, I will be going to the latest of HOT vacation spots. I am thinking of doing a "Diary of a Deployed Mother". Who knows, maybe Karen would even publish it - not! It would be good stress relief for me though.
I tried again yesterday while I was pumping my breast. Again, it didn't take.
I am really hoping this one takes.
Christie and Pat are gone. And yes, they took the kids. We miss them. Of course, right after they left new people moved in. However, it took me two years to feel that we were friends. I can't imagine how long it will be before we find more people we feel comfortable with. I really am gonna miss them.
This has been a busy week. I found out Monday that there is a VERY good chance that I will deploy in January. I really was hoping that it would not happen so quickly, but when Uncle Sam says go, I go. And yes, I will be going to the latest of HOT vacation spots. I am thinking of doing a "Diary of a Deployed Mother". Who knows, maybe Karen would even publish it - not! It would be good stress relief for me though.
Blog - Take 3
OK, I tried this a few days ago when I snuck in from work while everyone was upstairs. I had almost 30 minutes of peace and quiet. That one didn't take.
I tried again yesterday while I was pumping my breast. Again, it didn't take.
I am really hoping this one takes.
Christie and Pat are gone. And yes, they took the kids. We miss them. Of course, right after they left new people moved in. However, it took me two years to feel that we were friends. I can't imagine how long it will be before we find more people we feel comfortable with. I really am gonna miss them.
This has been a busy week. I found out Monday that there is a VERY good chance that I will deploy in January. I really was hoping that it would not happen so quickly, but when Uncle Sam says go, I go. And yes, I will be going to the latest of HOT vacation spots. I am thinking of doing a "Diary of a Deployed Mother". Who knows, maybe Karen would even publish it - not! It would be good stress relief for me though.
I tried again yesterday while I was pumping my breast. Again, it didn't take.
I am really hoping this one takes.
Christie and Pat are gone. And yes, they took the kids. We miss them. Of course, right after they left new people moved in. However, it took me two years to feel that we were friends. I can't imagine how long it will be before we find more people we feel comfortable with. I really am gonna miss them.
This has been a busy week. I found out Monday that there is a VERY good chance that I will deploy in January. I really was hoping that it would not happen so quickly, but when Uncle Sam says go, I go. And yes, I will be going to the latest of HOT vacation spots. I am thinking of doing a "Diary of a Deployed Mother". Who knows, maybe Karen would even publish it - not! It would be good stress relief for me though.
Week 2
Second week of work down and I haven't been fired yet. I don't know that
I have accomplished much, but I did get my business plan to the front office for approval. I am also booking my first TDY, oh and there is a VERY strong possibility of deployment in January. I have completed another online course for my certification, which is also good, and I have signed up for still another course.
Some good friends left a few days ago. We are really going to miss them. It's the downside to military life, you get to know and like someone and they leave. You try to keep in touch but it does not always work.
So much more to say, but I really need to go work out.
I have accomplished much, but I did get my business plan to the front office for approval. I am also booking my first TDY, oh and there is a VERY strong possibility of deployment in January. I have completed another online course for my certification, which is also good, and I have signed up for still another course.
Some good friends left a few days ago. We are really going to miss them. It's the downside to military life, you get to know and like someone and they leave. You try to keep in touch but it does not always work.
So much more to say, but I really need to go work out.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
8/9
'Lexi's mad at me,and Grandma, and Uncle Derek. We are going to force her to take martial arts one to two nights a week. We feel that she needs to have some physical activity on a regular basis, more than swimming. We tried to get her to take soccer, but she's just not interested. She wants to do softball, but that won't start until next spring. We don't want to do it, but we really feel like it will be good for her. We think she will like it after she's been doing it for a while, too.
Mercedes seems to be doing well, though she's a handful. Her "school" starts again at the end of this month and some of the neighbors kids will be going, so she will have friends. Well, more friends than she already has.Derek is also talking about putting her into martial arts, so maybe she will finally use up most of her energy.
Mason seems to have stopped growing, of course that could just be me tripping out over him not growing as fast as he was. Yes, I worry too much. He sees the doctor at the end of this month,so Iam trying to hold out.
Derek is hating the class he's in right now. He took a test last week that he says he failed. I hope, for his sake, he didn't, but we'll see. He's considering going to martial arts classes too. He needs the physical activity.
I found out this week that there is a very good chance that I will deploy in January. I am not looking forward to it. I would rather wait until Mason is over a year old. Sigh! I go where they tell me though. And I will do the best I can. My biggest worry is how Derek, Mom, and the kids will do. I suppose they will figure it out.
Shoot, supper's working. Suppose I better go.
Mercedes seems to be doing well, though she's a handful. Her "school" starts again at the end of this month and some of the neighbors kids will be going, so she will have friends. Well, more friends than she already has.Derek is also talking about putting her into martial arts, so maybe she will finally use up most of her energy.
Mason seems to have stopped growing, of course that could just be me tripping out over him not growing as fast as he was. Yes, I worry too much. He sees the doctor at the end of this month,so Iam trying to hold out.
Derek is hating the class he's in right now. He took a test last week that he says he failed. I hope, for his sake, he didn't, but we'll see. He's considering going to martial arts classes too. He needs the physical activity.
I found out this week that there is a very good chance that I will deploy in January. I am not looking forward to it. I would rather wait until Mason is over a year old. Sigh! I go where they tell me though. And I will do the best I can. My biggest worry is how Derek, Mom, and the kids will do. I suppose they will figure it out.
Shoot, supper's working. Suppose I better go.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Having a bad day
Mason is not having a good day. He's been spitting up all day. And of course, I am a worried Mommy. I hate when the kids don't feel good. Daddy is trying some formula in hopes that it will stay down. I might have inadvertently eaten something that's set him off. I survived week one of work. It's all down hill from here. I found out the my deployment cycle is this coming January. Sigh - I am not sure I want to go then, but I will if it's required. I'm still hoping for that depolyment to the french riviera I got several things marked off my To Do list. I still have a lot more, but every little bit helps. If I keep going I might have the house cleaned up by Christmas.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Monday - First Day Back
It's not too bad. The uniform is a bit tighter, but I can live with it! I have to relearn all of the combos though, and I got my first HOT tasker, due Friday. But it's good too. I am gonna be a busy woman. There are two TDYs already being discussed! It's gonna be fun! One to New York (state) and one to San Antonio and Mesa, AZ.
I am a little disappointed. I came home for lunch and everone is gone. They are getting Alexis school jeans which is important too, but I was looking forward to telling them about my day so far.
We took Alexis out for supper to Saki last night and as she was looking at the menu she realized something...she's no longer eligible for the kids menu. At least, not there. She was really bummed. She had a great birthday party on Saturday though (see 'Lexi's Pctures link - 253 pics).
I need to get some lunch and get ready to go back to work. I wanted to see Mason though! : (
I am a little disappointed. I came home for lunch and everone is gone. They are getting Alexis school jeans which is important too, but I was looking forward to telling them about my day so far.
We took Alexis out for supper to Saki last night and as she was looking at the menu she realized something...she's no longer eligible for the kids menu. At least, not there. She was really bummed. She had a great birthday party on Saturday though (see 'Lexi's Pctures link - 253 pics).
I need to get some lunch and get ready to go back to work. I wanted to see Mason though! : (
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