This weekend was a crazy/fun/draining weekend.
Draining -migraine both Saturday and Sunday. Not fun but I know the routine. Wake up with migraine - take my little pills (Relpax) and rest for about 90 minutes and I am good for the day. They usually come back to back. Rarely do I have a one day or three day + episode so that is one good thing.
Crazy/Fun - we have basketball both days. I missed Saturdays game - Patrick scored!! then when they got back I was feeling good. So we headed out to Mt. Gilead State Park and went on a winter hike followed by sledding. If I knew how to use my iPhone I would have video & pictures but I don't. SUnday - Colleen had a birthday party to go to, Daniel had basketball (2 games). I missed the first game and got there in time for most of the 2nd. Daniel scored a basket in the first game and thanks to a dad I have video of it! One great thing about Sunday's game was that there is a coach for Daniel's team who likes to yell at the kids and Daniel is a favorite target of his. That coach also has favorites and they play the whole game - last week those 5 favorites played 95% of the time while his not so favorites played about 4 minutes of the 28 minute game. My son is on the non-favorite squad. Well that particular coach was not there and the other coaches decided to rotate the boys and it was awesome! No parent left upset because their child did not play - each kids played within 3 minutes of one another time wise. My hubby said some boys asked to sit because they were not used to playing. This one coach sucks the life out of the kids. I wished he could observe and see how well these kids did. Every kid on the team scored a basket during the two games! It was perfection if you ask me!
Video of Daniel scoring - he is #4
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Small Successes - January 13
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1) Started basketball season this week. All three kids are playing this year at three different times. Only plus is that the boys have practice the same night at the same time
2) Finally got the results on D and possible ADHD. He does not have ADHD - which is good. We just have to do a better job working on his control of himself. I think he tries to be a goof-off to get people to like him (we learned that he wishes people liked him more - he told the psych this but not us).
3) starting the AdvoCare 24day challenge. Did this last year and it was successful. Doing this along with working out should be good to restart healthy habits. You can read about it all here: http://advocare24days.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
it is slow here
One thing I like about January is that it is a slow time for us. We are not running around to much to Cleveland, we are staying at home a lot more.
The things that are happening with us are:
- Basketball - all three kids
- Working Out - kids and I go to the gym - have to get the hubby back in the grove
- Work - back to work - we do not have many off days scheduled unlike December.
- School - Have to worry about snow days/2 hour delays
- New Years Resolution - I do not do these anymore. I am just continuing what I have done over the last 12 months. I am still working on my One Little Word - I hope that I get one that feels right soon
- Family - just celebrated our anniversary. We had a nice night out. We had dinner and then my parents got us a night at a local hotel.
The things that are happening with us are:
- Basketball - all three kids
- Working Out - kids and I go to the gym - have to get the hubby back in the grove
- Work - back to work - we do not have many off days scheduled unlike December.
- School - Have to worry about snow days/2 hour delays
- New Years Resolution - I do not do these anymore. I am just continuing what I have done over the last 12 months. I am still working on my One Little Word - I hope that I get one that feels right soon
- Family - just celebrated our anniversary. We had a nice night out. We had dinner and then my parents got us a night at a local hotel.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Welcome 2011
Working on my 'one little word' for 2011, working on my personal,professional, and spiritual goals, and just working.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Preparing for the New Year
The next couple of days I am going to work on what was the good/bad/ugly from 2010, what I hope to accomplish in 2011, and what the family has accomplished.
In the past on the 31st at dinner we talk about the fun things we did as a family. The kids really like this tradition.
In the past on the 31st at dinner we talk about the fun things we did as a family. The kids really like this tradition.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas Recap
What a whirlwind of 3 days we just had....
December 23rd - we got ourselves ready for our family Christmas. Santa visits our home the night of December 23 into the 24th. Reason for this is that we do not wake up in our own home on Christmas morning. When we moved to Marion the kids (aged 3 & 2 - the newborn did not care) were worried that Santa would not visit them since they were not at their own home. So Tony & I decided that we would 'talk' to him and request a visit while he is out on the other side of the world (it was December 24 somewhere) and make a special visit to our kids. Six years later he still visits us and it is one of the most wonderful thing about our Christmas.
December 24 - we drove up to Cleveland to visit my parents and my Dad's family. We had a lovely surprise when we pulled in the drive and right behind us was my brother, his wife & kids. My kids were so excited to see their cousins - another blessing of the season - having cousins. There were a few hiccups on Christmas Eve. First one was that my Aunt & Uncle did not come up to Cleveland. Normally we have dinner with them and spend the evening hanging out sometimes just talking, sometimes playing game. Second - we did our best to try to go to Mass. Being the only regularly practicing Catholics in our family (most are C & Er's as my sweet hubby calls them) we usually do not get to Mass on Christmas. Well since my Aunt & Uncle were not going to be in town we figured we would go to Mass and then to dinner. We arrived at the church and it was packed to the rafters (full of C & Er's) so we made the decision to just have dinner and headed back to my parents house. We ended up not having dinner (reason is that since my Aunt & Uncle were not going to be there my Mom decided not to make a dinner - just snack on leftovers from lunch). So Tony & I decided to go and see the 'new' Harry Potter movie while the kids stayed with my parents. The movie was good - followed the book fairly closely. Only bad thing was we sat near smokers and they stunk.
December 25 - we woke up a bit late on Christmas morning. Kids opened up gifts from my parents. We then headed out to my Grandmother's house. Grandma is 88 years old and this is the first year she did not do all the cooking. My mom did the cooking and it went well. Kids were able to play with their cousins here also - so they were happy. After the visit with my Grandma we headed to Tony's family Christmas gathering at his brother's house.
December 26 - headed home!!! The kids were able to play with their new booty! Glad the gatherings are done and looking forward to the new year ahead.
December 23rd - we got ourselves ready for our family Christmas. Santa visits our home the night of December 23 into the 24th. Reason for this is that we do not wake up in our own home on Christmas morning. When we moved to Marion the kids (aged 3 & 2 - the newborn did not care) were worried that Santa would not visit them since they were not at their own home. So Tony & I decided that we would 'talk' to him and request a visit while he is out on the other side of the world (it was December 24 somewhere) and make a special visit to our kids. Six years later he still visits us and it is one of the most wonderful thing about our Christmas.
December 24 - we drove up to Cleveland to visit my parents and my Dad's family. We had a lovely surprise when we pulled in the drive and right behind us was my brother, his wife & kids. My kids were so excited to see their cousins - another blessing of the season - having cousins. There were a few hiccups on Christmas Eve. First one was that my Aunt & Uncle did not come up to Cleveland. Normally we have dinner with them and spend the evening hanging out sometimes just talking, sometimes playing game. Second - we did our best to try to go to Mass. Being the only regularly practicing Catholics in our family (most are C & Er's as my sweet hubby calls them) we usually do not get to Mass on Christmas. Well since my Aunt & Uncle were not going to be in town we figured we would go to Mass and then to dinner. We arrived at the church and it was packed to the rafters (full of C & Er's) so we made the decision to just have dinner and headed back to my parents house. We ended up not having dinner (reason is that since my Aunt & Uncle were not going to be there my Mom decided not to make a dinner - just snack on leftovers from lunch). So Tony & I decided to go and see the 'new' Harry Potter movie while the kids stayed with my parents. The movie was good - followed the book fairly closely. Only bad thing was we sat near smokers and they stunk.
December 25 - we woke up a bit late on Christmas morning. Kids opened up gifts from my parents. We then headed out to my Grandmother's house. Grandma is 88 years old and this is the first year she did not do all the cooking. My mom did the cooking and it went well. Kids were able to play with their cousins here also - so they were happy. After the visit with my Grandma we headed to Tony's family Christmas gathering at his brother's house.
December 26 - headed home!!! The kids were able to play with their new booty! Glad the gatherings are done and looking forward to the new year ahead.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
just lost it...
Do you have someone that can make you lose it... no matter what it going on that person pushes that specific button. Today my sweet little boy was putting away his clothes -- but I wanted him to stop and jump in the shower before we ran out of hot water. But he was so focused on putting his clothes away that he did not care. I just lost it and lit in to him about putting the clothes away! He just looked at me as if saying hey mom! isn't that what you wanted me to do.
After his shower I told him I was glad that he put his clothes away and I was sorry for yelling about that.
Love you Bubba!
After his shower I told him I was glad that he put his clothes away and I was sorry for yelling about that.
Love you Bubba!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Monday - Monday can get me down
Some days I really dislike Monday's and today is one of them. I do have an exciting weekend to update everyone on but do not have the pictures/time/or desire to do this.
Today started with a 2 hour delay for the kids. I seem to always fall behind on 2 hour delay days.
Then my work situation is what it is..... I have the means to get out I just need to get on that and figure out the how to start. I believe once I start down the path - it will be successful. I just need to find it in me!
Today started with a 2 hour delay for the kids. I seem to always fall behind on 2 hour delay days.
Then my work situation is what it is..... I have the means to get out I just need to get on that and figure out the how to start. I believe once I start down the path - it will be successful. I just need to find it in me!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Small Successes - December 9
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1. Our tree is up and decorated
2. Our Christmas cards are started (made my own this year) - now I just need to order the pictures for the inside.
3. Created a menu for the week and have only not followed it once on Tuesday. On that day we had my friends two boys and I did not have enough for 7 so we ordered pizza.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Saint Nick's Day
Well we forgot Saint Nicolas Day on Sunday going into Monday. Luckily the kids school celebrated it and they asked if we could set out shoes on Monday night. I said sure! They put their boots out on the front porch at bedtime. Hubby decided that they needed to be brought in - it was supposed to snow and Miss C wears her boots to school. When they woke the boots were under the tree with candy in each boot. They were very happy! I think they even ate some candy with breakfast!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Completed First Week of Advent
First week of Advent was a success at our home. Every night we lit the Advent candles and recited the prayer. We have determined that two of our children are stuck using the wrong hand when making the sign of the cross. We have to remind them each time and re-do this act. How did this happen? are they doing it just to bug us?
On Friday, C and I put up the tree. She is definitely more a hindrance than a help sometimes. She had a blast anyway so how can you say no to her. We did not decorate since the men folks were at basketball practice until 8 and then it was time for bed for the kids.
We decorated the tree Saturday afternoon and it went well. The kids hung all the ornaments (except my Thomas Kinkade houses) on the tree. Once they headed upstairs to their rooms to set up their trees I rearranged to avoid naked spots. This year we have colored lights on the tree. I really dislike colored lights on trees and I tried to keep my mouth quiet because the kids really like the colorful lights. Once they went to bed I told DH that we need to buy white lights for next year. If we by a box or two now and then at the end of the month we will have enough for our tree next year.
The we had family movie night on Saturday and watched "The Last Airbender" I really liked the movie, hubby fell asleep, the boys were split and the girl could care less it wasn't "Barbie a Fashion Fairy Tale".
On Sunday, the kids had bowling and we went shopping for the Christmas wish tree at Church. P also got new dress shoes, and some church clothes. We then had a nice dinner and lit the 2nd candle.
On Friday, C and I put up the tree. She is definitely more a hindrance than a help sometimes. She had a blast anyway so how can you say no to her. We did not decorate since the men folks were at basketball practice until 8 and then it was time for bed for the kids.
We decorated the tree Saturday afternoon and it went well. The kids hung all the ornaments (except my Thomas Kinkade houses) on the tree. Once they headed upstairs to their rooms to set up their trees I rearranged to avoid naked spots. This year we have colored lights on the tree. I really dislike colored lights on trees and I tried to keep my mouth quiet because the kids really like the colorful lights. Once they went to bed I told DH that we need to buy white lights for next year. If we by a box or two now and then at the end of the month we will have enough for our tree next year.
The we had family movie night on Saturday and watched "The Last Airbender" I really liked the movie, hubby fell asleep, the boys were split and the girl could care less it wasn't "Barbie a Fashion Fairy Tale".
On Sunday, the kids had bowling and we went shopping for the Christmas wish tree at Church. P also got new dress shoes, and some church clothes. We then had a nice dinner and lit the 2nd candle.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Small Successes - December 2
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.
1) Successful Thanksgiving dinner for 15 at my home. I did the turkey & potato side dishes while the rest of the family filled in the meal
2) Christmas lights are up on the house - thank you Hubby!
3) We have successfully lit the Advent wreath at dinner each night. We have not all eaten dinner together once this Advent but the little groups have lit the candle.
What are your successes???
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Goodbye November - Welcome December
My kids were very excited that today was the first day of December. My daughter told me that it was almost winter - the little snow that was falling helped that out. They are so excited about winter coming.
This year we are continuing lighting the Advent wreath every night. Thank you to Holy Heroes for the nightly prayer for lighting the candle. My kids aren't to happy about it but we are trying to make this prayer at dinner a new habit. It wasn't something my family or my husbands family did at dinner. We haven't been consistent about it during non-advent or lent time but I hope that we will after these 26 days.
This year we are continuing lighting the Advent wreath every night. Thank you to Holy Heroes for the nightly prayer for lighting the candle. My kids aren't to happy about it but we are trying to make this prayer at dinner a new habit. It wasn't something my family or my husbands family did at dinner. We haven't been consistent about it during non-advent or lent time but I hope that we will after these 26 days.
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