Ok, Ok! I know I NEED to update my blog! Thank goodness I have friends and family to keep me from forgetting my head, (or whatever else I need to do). I have finally broken my New Years Resolution of posting twice a month. However, I don't believe in quitting just because you messed up; I belive in starting again. So with that said...I am posting every two weeks AGAIN!
Many say that they havent posted because nothing much is happening. That is NOT the case in our house with three toddlers just discovering the world for the FIRST time! I knew, form books, that the younger you are the faster you learn... but I had NO IDEA! The babies are like sponges! If you work with them a few minutes, they have got it and they don't forget it! They are signing (baby signs), talking, dancing, jumping (not Cliff yet), and trying to sing! They are getting into everything and anything that I leave out! Macey was standing on the kitchen table yesterday!
With ALL of this going on, I have started my Masters degree in school counseling! I MUST be crazy!!!! I am attending Capella University in Arizona! Imagine that! Who knew you could get your Masters degree from your couch. After the first year, I have to go to Dallas, TX a satelite campus, for a face to face course. Yeah, a VACATION! Besides, that is where my family is. What will everyone do without MOM for a week? (Sindi, maybe you will come with me?)
I can't believe that I am coming up on another Mother's day. I can't believe my babies will be 2 in October! Well, Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there and especially the SuperMoms!
Pictures Coming Soon! (Skyfort, Jumping thing, and Pool)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
No one warned me about...TIME CHANGE!
Change the clocks, no problem. A couple of days and you adjust. Well, adults may just adjust, and I don't remember the babies having a problem last year, but nobody informed me that toddlers (who are on a great schedule) DON'T JUST ADJUST!!!!!
The babies have been soooo ill at weird times of the day ever since the time change. I did not think it would be a big deal but it is. They just seem to get worse everyday. Tomorrow "I" will be setting their inner schedule again! I think if I am consistent for a few days they will straighten out. Pray that I have patience!
We have been to the Kidz Kloset workers' sale. I had NO IDEA! I just walked around in shock for a while. I watched about 250 women ferociously search for the items they needed. Susan (Nana) said as she looked through the clothes, "women were packed shoulder to shoulder in the rows and clothes were flying off the racks above her head, below her arms, and all around her!!! Women were dragging laundry baskets with dog leashes everywhere. Lets say that I did find some deals, missed some deals, but most of all LEARNED A GREAT DEAL! We got some summer clothes/dresses for the girls mostly. We were looking for swimsuit cover-ups and I did get 4 for $10! I got the babies three soft chairs to sit in. They love them! I looked at the bed rails and potty chairs but I had not done enough research to know what I was buying. I did get some Veggie Tales Videos that I wanted. Maryanna has decided that she wants to carry a blanket, but only a blanket with lace on the edge! I found her one while looking around, a white receiving blanket with lace and monogrammed "M"! It is perfect, perfectly sweet! We went for a toddler slide and a sandbox. We did get a slide and they LOVE the Independence. However, we missed the sandbox. :( I will post pics soon.
The babies have been soooo ill at weird times of the day ever since the time change. I did not think it would be a big deal but it is. They just seem to get worse everyday. Tomorrow "I" will be setting their inner schedule again! I think if I am consistent for a few days they will straighten out. Pray that I have patience!
We have been to the Kidz Kloset workers' sale. I had NO IDEA! I just walked around in shock for a while. I watched about 250 women ferociously search for the items they needed. Susan (Nana) said as she looked through the clothes, "women were packed shoulder to shoulder in the rows and clothes were flying off the racks above her head, below her arms, and all around her!!! Women were dragging laundry baskets with dog leashes everywhere. Lets say that I did find some deals, missed some deals, but most of all LEARNED A GREAT DEAL! We got some summer clothes/dresses for the girls mostly. We were looking for swimsuit cover-ups and I did get 4 for $10! I got the babies three soft chairs to sit in. They love them! I looked at the bed rails and potty chairs but I had not done enough research to know what I was buying. I did get some Veggie Tales Videos that I wanted. Maryanna has decided that she wants to carry a blanket, but only a blanket with lace on the edge! I found her one while looking around, a white receiving blanket with lace and monogrammed "M"! It is perfect, perfectly sweet! We went for a toddler slide and a sandbox. We did get a slide and they LOVE the Independence. However, we missed the sandbox. :( I will post pics soon.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Maryanna Sick?...Or Not?
Thank God, the babies have really never been sick. I pray for their health everynight (and for all of my friends' multiples too). So when I do notice something wrong I am never sure if I should freak out or just wait it out. With that said...
For the last three days, Maryanna has had strong smelling urine and you know what that means ladies. Last night she woke us at about 1 am with a low grade fever. After the Tylenol kicked in she went back to bed and slept through the night. The next morning I knew I had to do something. I did NOT want my little girl to suffer with a urinary tract infection throughout the weekend if that was what was wrong with her. So I called and got her a Dr appointment for this afternoon. The Dr said that she had an ear infection (that we did NOT know about). Also, her inner lips in her vaginal area had "stuck" together! This was a first for me. I felt like a great mom, I had been too busy to notice "this problem!" My poor baby.
Well the Dr needed to confirm UT infection before treating her and a cathater was needed but due to the situation we had to go to the hospital to get it done. The Dr wrote her a perscription for an estrogen cream to put on her and said that the lips would open back up on their own with the cream. Yeah! He said that it is sometimes caused by low estrogen levels and also ordered some blood work. If she had a UT infection then he wanted an ultrasound too.
I had to take my pitiful little baby to the hospital to have blood drawn and a cathater! I was so sorry that I had to put her through all of that! When finished, we stopped for a snack at our FAVORITE mexican restaurant and a big glass of tea. We had to wait for the results before going doing anything. The nurse called and no UT infection! Yeah! The reason that we went to the Dr...she does not have it! However, she did need antibiotics for the ear and cream for her, you know.
We went to the pharmacy and it took an hour to get the meds. The poor baby was just laying in my arms. I wasn't sure how much more she could take. By the time we got home, said hello to everyone, put on her pjs, and rocked a couple of times she was fast asleep. I druged her up before she went to sleep and I hope that she rests better tonight. She looked so pitiful. Again, God answers prayers. She is sick but thanks to Him we caught an ear infection early and a developing condition before it caused an infection!
Macey and Cliff are great. I LOVE being a mom! I always knew I would.
By the way, I heard that my Grandma Holman in Dallas, TX is checking on the babies by reading the blog now! I have to say "Hello Grandma! We are looking forward to seeing you in the summer! Take care of yourself. We love you!"
Here are some pics from my camera:
Maryanna (On better days!)
Macey (She does have good moments! Just NOT these.)
Cliff (The little MAN!)
For the last three days, Maryanna has had strong smelling urine and you know what that means ladies. Last night she woke us at about 1 am with a low grade fever. After the Tylenol kicked in she went back to bed and slept through the night. The next morning I knew I had to do something. I did NOT want my little girl to suffer with a urinary tract infection throughout the weekend if that was what was wrong with her. So I called and got her a Dr appointment for this afternoon. The Dr said that she had an ear infection (that we did NOT know about). Also, her inner lips in her vaginal area had "stuck" together! This was a first for me. I felt like a great mom, I had been too busy to notice "this problem!" My poor baby.
Well the Dr needed to confirm UT infection before treating her and a cathater was needed but due to the situation we had to go to the hospital to get it done. The Dr wrote her a perscription for an estrogen cream to put on her and said that the lips would open back up on their own with the cream. Yeah! He said that it is sometimes caused by low estrogen levels and also ordered some blood work. If she had a UT infection then he wanted an ultrasound too.
I had to take my pitiful little baby to the hospital to have blood drawn and a cathater! I was so sorry that I had to put her through all of that! When finished, we stopped for a snack at our FAVORITE mexican restaurant and a big glass of tea. We had to wait for the results before going doing anything. The nurse called and no UT infection! Yeah! The reason that we went to the Dr...she does not have it! However, she did need antibiotics for the ear and cream for her, you know.
We went to the pharmacy and it took an hour to get the meds. The poor baby was just laying in my arms. I wasn't sure how much more she could take. By the time we got home, said hello to everyone, put on her pjs, and rocked a couple of times she was fast asleep. I druged her up before she went to sleep and I hope that she rests better tonight. She looked so pitiful. Again, God answers prayers. She is sick but thanks to Him we caught an ear infection early and a developing condition before it caused an infection!
Macey and Cliff are great. I LOVE being a mom! I always knew I would.
By the way, I heard that my Grandma Holman in Dallas, TX is checking on the babies by reading the blog now! I have to say "Hello Grandma! We are looking forward to seeing you in the summer! Take care of yourself. We love you!"
Here are some pics from my camera:
Maryanna (On better days!)
Macey (She does have good moments! Just NOT these.)
Cliff (The little MAN!)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Learning news things and Pushing the Limits!
Have I told everyone just how much I LOVE that I have the opportunity to stay home with the "Peas" and WATCH everything they learn and do...as they do it????
Yesterday:
Cliff decided that he was going to ride the little rocking horse that Grandpa and Grandma got them for Christmas! He did it...all by himself! He figured out how to swing his leg over and sit on it. He then discovered how to rock back and forth, and he already knew how to press the button to make the sounds. After practicing all of this...he could do all three together. He was soooo proud of himself!
Maryanna was in a climbing mood and she climbed up on the rocking chair, she then climbed up on the coffee table, and she then climbed up on their play kitchen...I found her standing in the sink!
Macey continues to amaze me. She was reading a book to herself (in her own special language) and I asked her to show me the fish. (She just saw fish in a doctors office recently and was fascinated.) She turned several pages looking at each on intently as she went. Finally, she stoped on the story of Johna and the BIG fish, brought me the book, and pointed at the FISH!
Today we went shopping. We left the house about 10am and returned around 7pm! They did not even cry! We let them run around right in front of the "Chick Fillet". They ran around and smiled at everyone at the mall. I NEVER had to get up out of my chair to go get one! I can hardly believe what I am saying they were soooo good to play right around in that one area and not run away! Three toddlers and no one escaped!
Yesterday:
Cliff decided that he was going to ride the little rocking horse that Grandpa and Grandma got them for Christmas! He did it...all by himself! He figured out how to swing his leg over and sit on it. He then discovered how to rock back and forth, and he already knew how to press the button to make the sounds. After practicing all of this...he could do all three together. He was soooo proud of himself!
Maryanna was in a climbing mood and she climbed up on the rocking chair, she then climbed up on the coffee table, and she then climbed up on their play kitchen...I found her standing in the sink!
Macey continues to amaze me. She was reading a book to herself (in her own special language) and I asked her to show me the fish. (She just saw fish in a doctors office recently and was fascinated.) She turned several pages looking at each on intently as she went. Finally, she stoped on the story of Johna and the BIG fish, brought me the book, and pointed at the FISH!
Today we went shopping. We left the house about 10am and returned around 7pm! They did not even cry! We let them run around right in front of the "Chick Fillet". They ran around and smiled at everyone at the mall. I NEVER had to get up out of my chair to go get one! I can hardly believe what I am saying they were soooo good to play right around in that one area and not run away! Three toddlers and no one escaped!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Takes all day to do hardly anything!
Thanks for the comments "supermoms"! I LOVE watching your babies grow-up on your blogs too!
Went to USA developmental clinic today for the first time! Yeah! They just wanted to take a closer look at Cliff and turns out that he is just fine. He is a little slow in verbal communication and fine motor skills and they will retest in about six months. OK, so he doesn't talk and he has trouble picking up grapes...I could have told you that! :)
Anyway we used the day to run around Mobile while we were out...made a day of it. I've discovered that children slow everything down except TIME! And traveling around with multiples just seems to multiply the effect! We left the house at 7 am and returned around 4 pm and we only went 4 places: USA Clinic, PetSmart, TGIFridays for lunch, and Hudsons. Nine hours and four stops!!!!! Does this improve with age???
Went to USA developmental clinic today for the first time! Yeah! They just wanted to take a closer look at Cliff and turns out that he is just fine. He is a little slow in verbal communication and fine motor skills and they will retest in about six months. OK, so he doesn't talk and he has trouble picking up grapes...I could have told you that! :)
Anyway we used the day to run around Mobile while we were out...made a day of it. I've discovered that children slow everything down except TIME! And traveling around with multiples just seems to multiply the effect! We left the house at 7 am and returned around 4 pm and we only went 4 places: USA Clinic, PetSmart, TGIFridays for lunch, and Hudsons. Nine hours and four stops!!!!! Does this improve with age???
Monday, February 2, 2009
What's UP this week!
Hi everyone!
Glad to say that everyone is just fine and dandy! We are all praying for our friends with sick babies and looking so forward to spring!
Eating is ALWAYS an issue with the peas. They were crying at almost every meal so I just quit trying to feed them and started giving them ALL whole foods. They can pick-up and chew just about everything now. No more crying, but they still skip meals! I just do my best to make sure they are getting very little JUNK food since every bite counts! If you moms have any secrets please let me know! Here are some pics of my Etheopian babies!
Maryanna MEOWing!
Cliff on a box... So Proud!
Macey...so tiny!
Who opened that bag of chips!!!!
As the babies become toddlers, I am amazed almost daily at what they can accomplish! Macey seems to be the smartest but Maryanna is definately the first to push the limits. Cliff tends to follow right along with Maryanna and we call them the "TWINS". Macey is much more independent, doing her own thing. Here are a few pics taken this week!
Maryanna in the Rocker!
Maryanna & Cliff on the Coffee Table!
We also got a little table this week! I love it! The babies love it too! They eat snack on it...work on puzzles there, and of course try to climb on it! But they are doing good about getting down.
Snack Time!
Glad to say that everyone is just fine and dandy! We are all praying for our friends with sick babies and looking so forward to spring!
Eating is ALWAYS an issue with the peas. They were crying at almost every meal so I just quit trying to feed them and started giving them ALL whole foods. They can pick-up and chew just about everything now. No more crying, but they still skip meals! I just do my best to make sure they are getting very little JUNK food since every bite counts! If you moms have any secrets please let me know! Here are some pics of my Etheopian babies!
Maryanna MEOWing!
Cliff on a box... So Proud!
Macey...so tiny!
Who opened that bag of chips!!!!
As the babies become toddlers, I am amazed almost daily at what they can accomplish! Macey seems to be the smartest but Maryanna is definately the first to push the limits. Cliff tends to follow right along with Maryanna and we call them the "TWINS". Macey is much more independent, doing her own thing. Here are a few pics taken this week!
Maryanna in the Rocker!
Maryanna & Cliff on the Coffee Table!
We also got a little table this week! I love it! The babies love it too! They eat snack on it...work on puzzles there, and of course try to climb on it! But they are doing good about getting down.
Snack Time!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Keeping my Resolution...
Hello everyone. I am so sorry to hear that my friends the Cochrans and Tubres are having so much sickness right now. Do know my friends that you and your little ones are ALWAYS in my prayers.
I feel bad for you guys but I am so thankful that everyone at my house is doing well right now. We had our 15 month check-up a couple of weeks ago and all was well. Macey has not been eating well and she had lost a little weight but the Doc said he was not worried. I just quit trying to feed her baby food altogether and now she is doing much better. If she won't eat, we just let her down and she eats the next meal! Now she is beginning to eat more and more foods! Sandra, want some left over baby food???
Stats:
Macey 18.1 lbs, 30 in
Maryanna 20.0 lbs, 30 3/4 in
Cliff 22.8 lbs, 31 in
Went to Laural today to visit our cousins! Had a great time. The PEAS loved playing with Noah(5 yrs old). They got to swing outside and play on the slide too. Going to have to get swings for the summer!
I feel bad for you guys but I am so thankful that everyone at my house is doing well right now. We had our 15 month check-up a couple of weeks ago and all was well. Macey has not been eating well and she had lost a little weight but the Doc said he was not worried. I just quit trying to feed her baby food altogether and now she is doing much better. If she won't eat, we just let her down and she eats the next meal! Now she is beginning to eat more and more foods! Sandra, want some left over baby food???
Stats:
Macey 18.1 lbs, 30 in
Maryanna 20.0 lbs, 30 3/4 in
Cliff 22.8 lbs, 31 in
Went to Laural today to visit our cousins! Had a great time. The PEAS loved playing with Noah(5 yrs old). They got to swing outside and play on the slide too. Going to have to get swings for the summer!
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