We have been busy, busy, busy since Christmas. I'm behind on posting, surprised? You shouldn't be. Here is a peek at what we're working on:
-Prepping for a special birthday
-Good heavens!! Not sleeping a wink! Amelia hasn't slept through the night since Thanksgiving
-Crashing! Both William and Amelia have taken some pretty big tumbles lately, thanks to each other. Blogging while they quietly around the corner just isn't safe anymore
-wifely duties - I might just surprise you and dust one of these days
-Reading like crazy. Normal, but still. Currently averaging 2-4 books per week.
-Starting a quilt group? Maybe? It would be a dream come true.
-Making New Year's Resolution: Here are just a few:
1. Be better about using what food we have, make a PLAN for meals
2. Also: FIT INTO MY PANTS
3. Spend more time as a couple
4. Continue the part time job search
5. Build the savings account back up
6. Plan some father/son time for the boys
7. Sleep more.
See, we've been busy.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
William the Explorer
If you are familiar with Dora the Explorer, you'll know she is always on an Adventure. She solves puzzles, she looks for things and she helps people/animals out. Each time Dora goes on her adventure, she always has three things to complete before she will achieve her goal. That girl is very goal oriented. Over and over and over and over and over Dora will repeat her three steps and enthusiastically cry "Let's go!".
William got a set of Dora books for Christmas and his love of Dora has only grown (I wish I could say the same, but it would be a lie). He loves the Dora books and frequently has one in his hands at all times in case she (Dora) shows up to take him on an adventure.
This morning, I was cleaning up after breakfast, when I overhead William talking and making up his own adventure:
William got a set of Dora books for Christmas and his love of Dora has only grown (I wish I could say the same, but it would be a lie). He loves the Dora books and frequently has one in his hands at all times in case she (Dora) shows up to take him on an adventure.
This morning, I was cleaning up after breakfast, when I overhead William talking and making up his own adventure:
The store, the van, Grand Forks! Let's go!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Bittersweet
Yesterday morning was our last 2 year old story time at the library. Our next story time will be with the 3-5 year olds! I know William is ready, but am I?
Also of note, William has successfully slept in his big boy bed without the rail for two nights in a row without falling out! Hurray!
Also of note, William has successfully slept in his big boy bed without the rail for two nights in a row without falling out! Hurray!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The EYES!
I spend a lot of time looking at our kids, Amelia in particular. She is still such a puzzle with tiny little clues. I spend hours pondering: Who does she look like? What color will her hair be? What color will her eyes be? Will she end up with the hitchhikers thumb*?
At birth, Amelia had dark blue eyes. A deep, dark blue. As she has grown, her eyes have shifted and become more of a navy blue (which is somehow different than her original blue). In pictures, they appear brown, but when you look closer you'll find they are blue. This is the blue her eyes have been since she was roughly eight weeks old and I would have guessed they were going to stay the same based solely on our experience with William (his eyes are still the most brilliant blue).
However in the last few weeks, a subtle change has been happening. It is totally obvious to me (see above obsession), but likely not noticeable to anyone else. Slowly, little brown flecks have appeared in her deep ocean blue eyes. I'd get a picture to show you, but just changing the diaper on the girl can be like wrestling a squirmy little alligator. A loud, squirmy, baby alligator. It took me a week of looking just to confirm this change was happening.
Anyway, the flecks kind of remind me of spokes on a bike tire. They are thin and go from the center black section of the eye to the outer colored area. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
* I just did a search looking for a picture/explanation about hitchhiker's thumb and an add popped up for free shipping on metacarpal bones. Unfortunately, I think the deal has expired or I would link you through.
At birth, Amelia had dark blue eyes. A deep, dark blue. As she has grown, her eyes have shifted and become more of a navy blue (which is somehow different than her original blue). In pictures, they appear brown, but when you look closer you'll find they are blue. This is the blue her eyes have been since she was roughly eight weeks old and I would have guessed they were going to stay the same based solely on our experience with William (his eyes are still the most brilliant blue).
However in the last few weeks, a subtle change has been happening. It is totally obvious to me (see above obsession), but likely not noticeable to anyone else. Slowly, little brown flecks have appeared in her deep ocean blue eyes. I'd get a picture to show you, but just changing the diaper on the girl can be like wrestling a squirmy little alligator. A loud, squirmy, baby alligator. It took me a week of looking just to confirm this change was happening.
Anyway, the flecks kind of remind me of spokes on a bike tire. They are thin and go from the center black section of the eye to the outer colored area. I can't wait to see what will happen next!
* I just did a search looking for a picture/explanation about hitchhiker's thumb and an add popped up for free shipping on metacarpal bones. Unfortunately, I think the deal has expired or I would link you through.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Rewind
Well, I missed a few pictures from our whirlwind trip over Christmas. So, here is what you missed!
All these pictures are from 12/22/09. Just goes to show you how incredibly busy we are when we make the trek home to Rochester. Although the events are different, we always pack in the fun when we are home visiting! We have so many special people to visit and see.
It snowed the night before and before Grandpa could drop Grandma off at work, he needed to shovel at least part of the driveway. William was NOT going to miss out on this opportunity! So, we bundled him up in his jammies with his boots, mittens, hat and sent him out to help Grandpa.
William isn't the most helpful shoveler - John (who was out with him) reported that both he and Grandpa tried to show him how to correctly shovel. William wasn't having any of it. He shoveled a little here, a little there and then decided his shovel wasn't working correctly.
So he found this one in the garage and went back to work, this time shoveling snow out of the drifts and back onto the driveway.
The boys came inside and we got everyone ready...just in time for Amelia to nap. It seems like this is the way things go lately, we hurry, hurry, hurry to get ready for it to be time for Amelia's morning nap. After a nap, we went to visit Grandma Kim at the hospital. She likes to have some fun visitors and we like to meet her friends. We didn't take any pictures there this time.
After the hospital, we went to the store where Grandpa works to say hi. William was excited Grandpa had a guitar (ukelele) just his size! He did NOT want to give this up!
Amelia preferred a fancy guitar. We also played a fun piano, drums and talked with Grandpa's work friends. I was pretty sure we were going to have to pull William out of there kicking and screaming. Or with a new guitar in hand.
Then it was lunch time! So, back to Grandma and Grandpa's house. After lunch is a rest/nap time for some of us. A much needed time after going and going and going!
After rest time, it is time to go and visit Grandpa Heidt. Grandpa is always up for one of William's favorite past times - reading!
Amelia's silly face - she cracks me up!
It's crunch time! Mama has craftiness to finish! Here I'm working on Amelia's doll quilt made out of old sheets from when I was little. This quilt is important and special because it is the first time I've ever put the binding on a quilt correctly despite being taught a LOT of different times. Finally!
Amelia show the dolly who is boss! She loves babies, but she is NOT gentle!
She is also a fan of trucks - here Grandpa helps her push the fire truck to Daddy and William on the other side of the room.
The rest of the day we ate dinner, got ready for bed, played more with Grandma Kim and Grandpa Kevin and put kids down. And then, we probably played a game until way past our bedtimes. :) Very good times all around. Busy, but very good.
All these pictures are from 12/22/09. Just goes to show you how incredibly busy we are when we make the trek home to Rochester. Although the events are different, we always pack in the fun when we are home visiting! We have so many special people to visit and see.
It snowed the night before and before Grandpa could drop Grandma off at work, he needed to shovel at least part of the driveway. William was NOT going to miss out on this opportunity! So, we bundled him up in his jammies with his boots, mittens, hat and sent him out to help Grandpa.
William isn't the most helpful shoveler - John (who was out with him) reported that both he and Grandpa tried to show him how to correctly shovel. William wasn't having any of it. He shoveled a little here, a little there and then decided his shovel wasn't working correctly.
So he found this one in the garage and went back to work, this time shoveling snow out of the drifts and back onto the driveway.The boys came inside and we got everyone ready...just in time for Amelia to nap. It seems like this is the way things go lately, we hurry, hurry, hurry to get ready for it to be time for Amelia's morning nap. After a nap, we went to visit Grandma Kim at the hospital. She likes to have some fun visitors and we like to meet her friends. We didn't take any pictures there this time.
After the hospital, we went to the store where Grandpa works to say hi. William was excited Grandpa had a guitar (ukelele) just his size! He did NOT want to give this up!
Amelia preferred a fancy guitar. We also played a fun piano, drums and talked with Grandpa's work friends. I was pretty sure we were going to have to pull William out of there kicking and screaming. Or with a new guitar in hand.Then it was lunch time! So, back to Grandma and Grandpa's house. After lunch is a rest/nap time for some of us. A much needed time after going and going and going!
After rest time, it is time to go and visit Grandpa Heidt. Grandpa is always up for one of William's favorite past times - reading!
Amelia's silly face - she cracks me up!
It's crunch time! Mama has craftiness to finish! Here I'm working on Amelia's doll quilt made out of old sheets from when I was little. This quilt is important and special because it is the first time I've ever put the binding on a quilt correctly despite being taught a LOT of different times. Finally!
Amelia show the dolly who is boss! She loves babies, but she is NOT gentle!
She is also a fan of trucks - here Grandpa helps her push the fire truck to Daddy and William on the other side of the room.The rest of the day we ate dinner, got ready for bed, played more with Grandma Kim and Grandpa Kevin and put kids down. And then, we probably played a game until way past our bedtimes. :) Very good times all around. Busy, but very good.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Ahhhh....home
We're finally home again after being away for about two weeks. John and I both adore having big, noisy, family filled Christmas holidays. However, it is always nice to sleep in your own bed :)
We rounded out the holiday by having the very last Christmas ever until December 2010 at our house. We decided it was time to institute our own family Christmas this year and leave most of our presents to each other and the kids at home. It always is nice to look forward to just one more celebration on that last long leg of driving home. Plus, the car was filled to the brim with all the generous gifts from our family and friends.
Christmas stockings, again
Amelia got a LOT of cute clothes!
She is going to be very well dressed this summer!
And....we finally broke down and got William a few trains of his own to play with. They are an expensive habit!
And Santa brought William some race car underwear! Maybe this will inspire him to hop back on the wagon? I can hope!
We rounded out the holiday by having the very last Christmas ever until December 2010 at our house. We decided it was time to institute our own family Christmas this year and leave most of our presents to each other and the kids at home. It always is nice to look forward to just one more celebration on that last long leg of driving home. Plus, the car was filled to the brim with all the generous gifts from our family and friends.
Christmas stockings, again
Amelia got a LOT of cute clothes!
She is going to be very well dressed this summer!
And....we finally broke down and got William a few trains of his own to play with. They are an expensive habit!
And Santa brought William some race car underwear! Maybe this will inspire him to hop back on the wagon? I can hope!
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