Thank you Cathy for putting the pictures on the blog for me!! You are fast! What would I do without you?!? Costumes, pictures.....
Thank you again!!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
2 Weeks to Go!!!! But whose counting?
Well, he's still in there.
I am dialted to 4 and thinned out, so I am hoping it is anytime soon. I have another appt tomorrow and will have an ultrasound. My contractions are getting more and more uncomfortable, but nothing regular or worth going in for. Maybe he'll just fall out.
Mason is getting ready for his brother. We have all the baby stuff out and he is using his two teddy bears (big brother bear and baby bear) with all of the baby things. It is adorable. Right now he has the playpen all set up with his baby teddy and all tucked in. He always tries to figure the world out through his play...which is nice because we know what he is thinking about and trying to process.
Mason is also a bit hyper these days....lots of partying and cake and candy and gifts and he is now 5. It is a whole new level of excitement, giggles, and projectile objects.
He bought a castle with his birthday money and has really enjoyed it. It was fun because he saw it on TV, then saw it in a Target gift catalog and was able to use a Target coupon so he could afford it....then it was on sale even more and he was able to get change back to save up for another item. He felt very grown up.
Mason continues to crack us up. He has a plastic realistic looking lizard named Benny that he was carrying everywhere with him. He had a story for Benny. Benny got run over by a car because Mason was working in his garden and didn't notice he had crawled into the street and the car didn't see Benny. so Benny needed at least 5 shots a day, had several bandages and needed constant supervision as well as 3 naps a day. He took it to the lab when I had blood drawn and showed the techs how he takes care of Benny and how he gives shots...which is not as gentle as they do it. They thought it was funny.
He is into jokes, jokes, jokes. His newest one is : Knock Knock---Who's There---I don't Know---I don't Know Who--Uncle Terry telling knock-knock jokes!!! and then he falls on the floor laughing.
he is also into books right now, and I have been waiting for this day. We checked out 20 books from the library and read 15 in one sitting. i had to stop because my voice was going hoarse. I had a 41.00 fine at the library...I didn't realize the fines went up that high. I had a book for about a year and Mason has been reminding me that I was "stealing". When I told him we were going to the library, he immediately got out the book and put it on the stairs for me so I wouldn't forget.
He's really revved up tonight. Maybe that means his brother is coming? Wouldn't that be nice?
I must be grunting a lot when i bend over, because whenever he bends over to pick something up he grunts now. Always nice to have a little walking recorder around!
We ran into Cathy and Randy at Target the other day. Mason saw Cathy and let me know. That was a fun treat. It was like we were neighbors. Maybe the baby will be here by the time you ladies come down for the ladies weekend.
Well, house is ready for baby. I am almost done Christmas shopping too. The few people that are left, I know what we are getting most of them.
Well, I am taking this miserable body to get ready for bed and to do a few last minute things around the house. Hopefully the next time I blog, it will be about the baby. But I will let you know about the appt.
Oh, and sometime after the birth of the baby, I am having a retirement party for my uterus. This womb is closed for business...for--e-v-e-r!!!!
PS I emailed pictures to Cathy for my last few blogs, so when she gets a chance she'll be able to add them to the blog.
Oh, Aunt Janis...not everyone is happy about the packers winning. Craig is a Vikings fan :)
I am dialted to 4 and thinned out, so I am hoping it is anytime soon. I have another appt tomorrow and will have an ultrasound. My contractions are getting more and more uncomfortable, but nothing regular or worth going in for. Maybe he'll just fall out.
Mason is getting ready for his brother. We have all the baby stuff out and he is using his two teddy bears (big brother bear and baby bear) with all of the baby things. It is adorable. Right now he has the playpen all set up with his baby teddy and all tucked in. He always tries to figure the world out through his play...which is nice because we know what he is thinking about and trying to process.
Mason is also a bit hyper these days....lots of partying and cake and candy and gifts and he is now 5. It is a whole new level of excitement, giggles, and projectile objects.
He bought a castle with his birthday money and has really enjoyed it. It was fun because he saw it on TV, then saw it in a Target gift catalog and was able to use a Target coupon so he could afford it....then it was on sale even more and he was able to get change back to save up for another item. He felt very grown up.
Mason continues to crack us up. He has a plastic realistic looking lizard named Benny that he was carrying everywhere with him. He had a story for Benny. Benny got run over by a car because Mason was working in his garden and didn't notice he had crawled into the street and the car didn't see Benny. so Benny needed at least 5 shots a day, had several bandages and needed constant supervision as well as 3 naps a day. He took it to the lab when I had blood drawn and showed the techs how he takes care of Benny and how he gives shots...which is not as gentle as they do it. They thought it was funny.
He is into jokes, jokes, jokes. His newest one is : Knock Knock---Who's There---I don't Know---I don't Know Who--Uncle Terry telling knock-knock jokes!!! and then he falls on the floor laughing.
he is also into books right now, and I have been waiting for this day. We checked out 20 books from the library and read 15 in one sitting. i had to stop because my voice was going hoarse. I had a 41.00 fine at the library...I didn't realize the fines went up that high. I had a book for about a year and Mason has been reminding me that I was "stealing". When I told him we were going to the library, he immediately got out the book and put it on the stairs for me so I wouldn't forget.
He's really revved up tonight. Maybe that means his brother is coming? Wouldn't that be nice?
I must be grunting a lot when i bend over, because whenever he bends over to pick something up he grunts now. Always nice to have a little walking recorder around!
We ran into Cathy and Randy at Target the other day. Mason saw Cathy and let me know. That was a fun treat. It was like we were neighbors. Maybe the baby will be here by the time you ladies come down for the ladies weekend.
Well, house is ready for baby. I am almost done Christmas shopping too. The few people that are left, I know what we are getting most of them.
Well, I am taking this miserable body to get ready for bed and to do a few last minute things around the house. Hopefully the next time I blog, it will be about the baby. But I will let you know about the appt.
Oh, and sometime after the birth of the baby, I am having a retirement party for my uterus. This womb is closed for business...for--e-v-e-r!!!!
PS I emailed pictures to Cathy for my last few blogs, so when she gets a chance she'll be able to add them to the blog.
Oh, Aunt Janis...not everyone is happy about the packers winning. Craig is a Vikings fan :)
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Packers Win!! Packers Win!!
Now everyone will be happy for another week. Way to go, Packers!!! It's been a great weekend. Cathy and Randy stopped here on Friday night on their way to the Packer game and today, Sunday, they will stop on their way back from the game. What a treat! We don't get to see them very often. Last weekend I got to visit with Steve while he was doing a shoot in Wausau and the weekend before we had dinner with him while we were in Milwaukee. Always nice to spend time with family.
I'm looking forward to next weekend. Girls Weekend in Superior. I hope I get to see the new baby????? We always have a fun time.
Next week is a busy one. Red Hat on Monday, therapy or the dentist and working at the Historical Society on Tuesday, Wednesday TOPS and Thursday is therapy again. I'm hoping the snow holds off until I get to Superior on Friday.
Maybe I'll get some pictures to post from our Girls Weekend.
Take care everyone.
I'm looking forward to next weekend. Girls Weekend in Superior. I hope I get to see the new baby????? We always have a fun time.
Next week is a busy one. Red Hat on Monday, therapy or the dentist and working at the Historical Society on Tuesday, Wednesday TOPS and Thursday is therapy again. I'm hoping the snow holds off until I get to Superior on Friday.
Maybe I'll get some pictures to post from our Girls Weekend.
Take care everyone.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Baby Update
Well, no baby yet. Sorry Cathy about that, I didn't even think of that. We were just busy with everything.
As of last Tues I was 50% effaced and dilated to 3. Still having uncomfortable contractions. And I think I lost that gross thing that can mean you are getting ready to go into labor soon. I was so freaked out on Thurs I called my mom and told her she may have to do the party. but then I thought of everything that wasn't done yet and really freaked out and decided I cannot have the baby until after the 10th of November. Just a few things to get done around here, but otherwise we are ready for the little guy!!
I still need to talk with a nutritionist about the drugs though, because they may have gluten in them. What if I need to go completely drug free? That would be horrible. I am hoping not.
The biggest things to do are set up the crib and clean behind the refrigerator. I think we have everything for the baby, and my bag is packed.
Life is so much more relaxing now that Halloween is done and the party is done. That was a lot going on being this far along in the pregnancy. I am still trying to catch up on sleep. Which I am sleeping better now. Getting about 6 hours at a time...which is heavenly, especially compared to getting 2 hours at a time.
Oh, Craig does have Lymes Disease. They confirmed it. He is on an antibiotic and should be off it right before the baby's due date. So he is feeling better now. It is nice to have him back. He is still a little low on energy, but is definitely doing better. They think they caught it in time and that he should recover completely without any side effects. That is good news.
My mom was helping me dig up bulbs from our barrel planter and lo and behold, what did she find? A dead mouse! and she HATES mice!!!! I felt bad. But I am glad it was dead!! i hope we are done with those things. no funky smells in the house and no sign of them, so I am hopeful.
We are getting our tree pruned, but they were supposed to be here today, but haven't shown yet. Maybe tomorrow. Mason will love watching that!!!
That is about it. My next Dr appt is this Friday and I am hoping for good news...that I am ready to go into labor and this little guy is engaged. He is still pretty active. I video taped my stomach the other night, it's pretty funny!!
Cathy, my dad hasn't seen the birthday montage yet. For some wierd reason his computer won't download it or the baby thing. Your post is there, but no slide show, not even a red x. We can't figure it out. He is going to try to come here to see it some time soon. That was a wonderful thing you did!! I loved it!!!
As of last Tues I was 50% effaced and dilated to 3. Still having uncomfortable contractions. And I think I lost that gross thing that can mean you are getting ready to go into labor soon. I was so freaked out on Thurs I called my mom and told her she may have to do the party. but then I thought of everything that wasn't done yet and really freaked out and decided I cannot have the baby until after the 10th of November. Just a few things to get done around here, but otherwise we are ready for the little guy!!
I still need to talk with a nutritionist about the drugs though, because they may have gluten in them. What if I need to go completely drug free? That would be horrible. I am hoping not.
The biggest things to do are set up the crib and clean behind the refrigerator. I think we have everything for the baby, and my bag is packed.
Life is so much more relaxing now that Halloween is done and the party is done. That was a lot going on being this far along in the pregnancy. I am still trying to catch up on sleep. Which I am sleeping better now. Getting about 6 hours at a time...which is heavenly, especially compared to getting 2 hours at a time.
Oh, Craig does have Lymes Disease. They confirmed it. He is on an antibiotic and should be off it right before the baby's due date. So he is feeling better now. It is nice to have him back. He is still a little low on energy, but is definitely doing better. They think they caught it in time and that he should recover completely without any side effects. That is good news.
My mom was helping me dig up bulbs from our barrel planter and lo and behold, what did she find? A dead mouse! and she HATES mice!!!! I felt bad. But I am glad it was dead!! i hope we are done with those things. no funky smells in the house and no sign of them, so I am hopeful.
We are getting our tree pruned, but they were supposed to be here today, but haven't shown yet. Maybe tomorrow. Mason will love watching that!!!
That is about it. My next Dr appt is this Friday and I am hoping for good news...that I am ready to go into labor and this little guy is engaged. He is still pretty active. I video taped my stomach the other night, it's pretty funny!!
Cathy, my dad hasn't seen the birthday montage yet. For some wierd reason his computer won't download it or the baby thing. Your post is there, but no slide show, not even a red x. We can't figure it out. He is going to try to come here to see it some time soon. That was a wonderful thing you did!! I loved it!!!
Birthday Celebration
Mason had a wonderful birthday and is still celebrating!!!
We had a pirate theme party on Sat. and my mom came over the day before to help decorate. She did a great job and thought of so many other great things.
It was Mason's golden birthday, so we gave Mason a gold chain with a charm that looked like a piece of pirate gold. (Mason had asked for a gold chain a while back). So we present this "golden" gift to him before the party and I was really excited. Mason's response: "Do pirates really wear these things? Do you have anything else for me?" It was a dud gift. But at least he can't say we didn't give him anything golden on his golden birthday :) We had another gift, but waited until after the party to give it to him.
I made a "sunken" treasure chest cake...definitely not my best work.
We had a pirate theme party on Sat. and my mom came over the day before to help decorate. She did a great job and thought of so many other great things.
It was Mason's golden birthday, so we gave Mason a gold chain with a charm that looked like a piece of pirate gold. (Mason had asked for a gold chain a while back). So we present this "golden" gift to him before the party and I was really excited. Mason's response: "Do pirates really wear these things? Do you have anything else for me?" It was a dud gift. But at least he can't say we didn't give him anything golden on his golden birthday :) We had another gift, but waited until after the party to give it to him.
I made a "sunken" treasure chest cake...definitely not my best work.
. I know what I need to do differently if I ever make this kind of cake again. But the Mason and the kids loved it and they ate it up.
We played pirate games and the party went very smoothly. He had 6 friends over and they all gave him very fun gifts. He has been having fun ever since. Gianni spent the night and that went great as well. they stayed up until 10:30 and got up at 6:45am.
On Sunday Mason's grammy and uncle Randy came over to celebrate. we had more cake and icecream and Mason had fun.
On Monday the 5th, his actual birthday, Mason woke me up at 6:45 and asked "When is the party?!?" I asked what party and he said "My birthday party!! Today is my birthday!!!" "I am 5 years old today!!!"....we had been talking about this for a few days, trying to explain the party was early and we were celebrating early. And of course I never thought of saving a present for him to open on his actual birthday. Needless to say, I was in big trouble on the actual birthdate. Although we had our 1st snow that day so I told Mason to look out the window and said.."Maybe God gave you a birthday present by letting it snow today" and he did like the idea of that.
All day it was "Why don't I get a present on my birthday? Why isn't there a party? Am I 6 now?" etc... I tried so hard to make his birthday special with the party and gifts and sleep over and all he will remember is that on the actual day of his birthday there was no party :)
but Aunt Janis...you were a lifesaver!!! He received his birthday package on his actual birthday and loved it!!! the water bottle is a huge hit!! He shows everyone who walks through the door his "AWESOME water bottle with his name on it!!!" and he loves the books. We can't wait to play with the packing peanuts.
Then yesterday a friend came over with her children and had a gift for Mason and today a friend who couldn't make it to the party came over with a gift and we had cake and icecream. The boy has been celebrating for 4 days now. Tomorrow he has a playdate with a new friend. Very busy week. But fun. So, I hope he remembers the good things about his birthday. Next year I will know better.
We played pirate games and the party went very smoothly. He had 6 friends over and they all gave him very fun gifts. He has been having fun ever since. Gianni spent the night and that went great as well. they stayed up until 10:30 and got up at 6:45am.
On Sunday Mason's grammy and uncle Randy came over to celebrate. we had more cake and icecream and Mason had fun.
On Monday the 5th, his actual birthday, Mason woke me up at 6:45 and asked "When is the party?!?" I asked what party and he said "My birthday party!! Today is my birthday!!!" "I am 5 years old today!!!"....we had been talking about this for a few days, trying to explain the party was early and we were celebrating early. And of course I never thought of saving a present for him to open on his actual birthday. Needless to say, I was in big trouble on the actual birthdate. Although we had our 1st snow that day so I told Mason to look out the window and said.."Maybe God gave you a birthday present by letting it snow today" and he did like the idea of that.
All day it was "Why don't I get a present on my birthday? Why isn't there a party? Am I 6 now?" etc... I tried so hard to make his birthday special with the party and gifts and sleep over and all he will remember is that on the actual day of his birthday there was no party :)
but Aunt Janis...you were a lifesaver!!! He received his birthday package on his actual birthday and loved it!!! the water bottle is a huge hit!! He shows everyone who walks through the door his "AWESOME water bottle with his name on it!!!" and he loves the books. We can't wait to play with the packing peanuts.
Then yesterday a friend came over with her children and had a gift for Mason and today a friend who couldn't make it to the party came over with a gift and we had cake and icecream. The boy has been celebrating for 4 days now. Tomorrow he has a playdate with a new friend. Very busy week. But fun. So, I hope he remembers the good things about his birthday. Next year I will know better.
Halloween Fun
Mason LOVED his halloween costume!! He put it all on Halloween morning, looked in the mirror, and said "Oh Mom, I'm Delete!!" in this little voice filled with awe!! The grin on his face was priceless!!!
He had a lot of fun trick or treating, although it was cold. He proudly told everyone who he was whenever they asked. It was fun to see him so excited!! Thank you Cathy for helping me accomplish this mission for Mason.
When my sister saw the costume, she said "Well, I can tell which parts Cathy did and which parts you did!" I had a bit of trouble with the "jet pack", but it all worked out.
We met up with Vinnie, Nic and Gianni at my parents.
All in all, Halloween was a blast and Mason really enjoyed himself!! He said that next year he wants to be Hacker and Gianni said he will be Delete so they can be a team.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Happy Birthday, Mason!!
In honor of Mason's birthday, I thought that I'd make it SNOW!!!
Hope you like it!!!
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