We should have taken a before & after picture to show the amount of work it took to get this room where it is!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sneak Peak!
Here's a sneak peak at our old office turned baby's room! I think it is adorable! Everything is the same as it was when it was all in Andrew's room, but there is something different about it that I love! We still need to put the mobile & Ocean Wonders on the crib, but other than that it's ready to go!! :)
We should have taken a before & after picture to show the amount of work it took to get this room where it is!
We should have taken a before & after picture to show the amount of work it took to get this room where it is!
Library Fun!
Recently, Andrew and I have been LOVING the Geneva Library. We went there for the first time about a month ago, and each got cards. Andrew loves to go there and check out new books. He will pick out a book and sit down in the middle of the floor and 'read' it! The library offers a lot of great free programs as well! Last week we got to enjoy Kindermusik's 'Shake, Wiggle & Giggle'...it's a program I've thought about getting Andrew in since he loves music & instruments so much. Kindermusik teaches kids how to keep a beat and listen to music and that sort of thing. I think they tried to cover a wide range of age activities in a small amount of time...it was less interesting than I thought it would be, but Andrew loved it & was really into it!
This week we got to go meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! The boys were so excited, which I thought was cool since they aren't even all that into Clifford. Laurie & Liam came with us & we met up with Andrew's old babysitter & her two boys. After Clifford we went to the splash park for a picnic lunch & some fun!! 
Where we have been...
Okay, so when you haven't blogged in almost a year, where do you even start? I have no clue!!
Let's see -- we started out the New Year by finding out I'm pregnant. That was exciting! I don't think Andrew really got it at first, but as my belly has gotten bigger, he's getting excited about being a big brother. He hugs my belly & kisses it at least once a day! One time he told Mike that he didn't want the baby in my tummy anymore -- he wanted it out so he could play with it! For a while he was saying he was going to have a sister, but lately he's decided he's having a brother. Whenever I'm hungry he asks if my baby is hungry, to which I say yes. Then he'll stick out his belly and say 'so is mine!'. (Yes, he's decided he has a baby in his tummy too!) The other night when I asked him what his baby's name was, he told me it was "Hammy". My baby's name is "Coo Coo Caa Caa". Hmm...I think between the two I like Hammy better! During dinner he'll tell us that his tummy is going to open and all his food & the baby are going to fly out all over the place. I'll leave that explanation alone!!
We went to Florida twice this year. Once for Spring Break with Laurie & Liam, and another time about a month later with Mike. Andrew LOVES Florida & has decided that every plane is on it's way to Florida! He still tells me that he wants to go there all the time, and even that he wants to live there. I may just take the little man up on that some day! He hates being cold, and loves the sand & ocean....he may be on to something there! We spent a lot of time at the beach with my mom & Ron, and even got to take a few boat rides on Ron's new Danzi! We were at one beach, and some guy came flying in & hit Ron's boat. Without any prompting, Andrew stands up tall & while shaking his finger, yells "Hey you silly guy, you hit our boat!" Way to stand up for us buddy! I try to teach him to use his words to stand up for himself -- he must be listening! On Mother's Day in Florida we went out to a great breakfast & then to the Moat Aquarium where we got to see lots of fish, a dolphin show, and other cool things. It was a blast!
At home, I decided I was going to do my best to make as many moments count with Andrew this summer, and I'm surprised at how easy & rewarding it has been! We've taken lots of trips to Cosley Zoo, spent time at mom's pool & the splash park, took a train ride to Wheaton for ice cream, joined the library & done some cool things like Kindermusik & Clifford. It has been a blast, and I have loved all the time with my little guy! Of course, his favorite thing to do is just hang out and play with Liam, which is very easy to do since he's just across the street!
In March, Andrew got moved into his new big boy bed. He absolutely loves the bed & his room. He spends time in there by himself playing lots of times. His new love is to put on a CD & dance! He likes it if I join him too! :)
Andrew turned 3 in June & got his very own big boy bike with training wheels. He loves riding it to the park & is just sure some day he'll be faster than Liam! He's got a ways to go!
Shortly after his 3rd birthday we managed to get him potty trained. It took a few months for him to figure it all out, but a sticker chart, smiley face chart, rewards cards, and promise of a big prize & he finally got it! It's been nice to have no diapers for a few months!
Andrew will be starting preschool in the fall & is SO excited. It was all he would talk about for the longest time! The timing will be perfect too, because he'll start right when the baby's born, so he'll have a couple days of 'me time' to himself, which I think will be very rewarding and good for him! He's going to continue going to the baby sitter one day a week as well. We changed sitters a few months ago, so for consistency he'll be going one day a week. It will be more time for him, and some time just for me & the baby! I was a little torn about that decision at first, but as it gets closer I think it's going to be great! I've never been one to send my kid to the sitter when I'm home, but I really think it'll be best for everyone to stick to the schedule.
Mike and I went to Vegas in June for my sister Carrie's wedding. What a place!! It was absolutley intoxicating, and I'm definitely going to go back when I can enjoy the night life of it all! Vegas is NOT where you want to be while pregnant! Andrew stayed with Mike's parents while we were gone -- it was the longest I'd ever left him! It was hard, but we all survived. :) This past weekend I let him go to Wisconsin with my Mom, Ron, Laurie & Liam. He had a blast & I was able to get a little work done around the house.
There have been other little things we've been working with Andrew on this summer, like dressing himself & picking up & getting his own snacks that he's picked up very nicely. I think those are essential skills which will also help with his independence once the baby's here.
Andrew's really taken to sports this summer -- he can hit a pitched ball (better than off the T!), shoot baskets, and loves to dribble the soccer ball. We skipped T-ball this season, but I'm really considering putting him in soccer for the fall. He REALLY wants to play on a team & get a trophy! :)
The baby's room is ready to go -- just waiting for the little body to occupy the crib! We need to pick up a couple miscelaneous things, but for the most part we're ready to go! I also plan on picking up some new things for Andrew to help keep him busy in the event I can't get to him when he needs something!
Not much has changed as far as Mike & I go. Mike got moved to a store that's much closer to home which has been WONDERFUL! He now helps with taking Andrew to the sitter, he leaves late enough in the morning to help out some and is home for dinner at night. He does work 2 nights per week, which is more than he had been doing, but it's not that bad! I'm still working at John Deere where everything has changed. I have a job though, so I can't complain. :)
So, I'm sure I've left out something, but it's at least a starting point to getting back into the blog! I couldn't get any pictures to load for some reason, but they're all on facebook anyway!
Oh....one thing I DID forget -- Andrew's tall enough this year to touch the bottom of the pool! No more being carried around! As soon as he realized he could touch, his overall confidence in the water shot up! He still wants my hands to jump in, but that's about all the help from me he needs!
Let's see -- we started out the New Year by finding out I'm pregnant. That was exciting! I don't think Andrew really got it at first, but as my belly has gotten bigger, he's getting excited about being a big brother. He hugs my belly & kisses it at least once a day! One time he told Mike that he didn't want the baby in my tummy anymore -- he wanted it out so he could play with it! For a while he was saying he was going to have a sister, but lately he's decided he's having a brother. Whenever I'm hungry he asks if my baby is hungry, to which I say yes. Then he'll stick out his belly and say 'so is mine!'. (Yes, he's decided he has a baby in his tummy too!) The other night when I asked him what his baby's name was, he told me it was "Hammy". My baby's name is "Coo Coo Caa Caa". Hmm...I think between the two I like Hammy better! During dinner he'll tell us that his tummy is going to open and all his food & the baby are going to fly out all over the place. I'll leave that explanation alone!!
We went to Florida twice this year. Once for Spring Break with Laurie & Liam, and another time about a month later with Mike. Andrew LOVES Florida & has decided that every plane is on it's way to Florida! He still tells me that he wants to go there all the time, and even that he wants to live there. I may just take the little man up on that some day! He hates being cold, and loves the sand & ocean....he may be on to something there! We spent a lot of time at the beach with my mom & Ron, and even got to take a few boat rides on Ron's new Danzi! We were at one beach, and some guy came flying in & hit Ron's boat. Without any prompting, Andrew stands up tall & while shaking his finger, yells "Hey you silly guy, you hit our boat!" Way to stand up for us buddy! I try to teach him to use his words to stand up for himself -- he must be listening! On Mother's Day in Florida we went out to a great breakfast & then to the Moat Aquarium where we got to see lots of fish, a dolphin show, and other cool things. It was a blast!
At home, I decided I was going to do my best to make as many moments count with Andrew this summer, and I'm surprised at how easy & rewarding it has been! We've taken lots of trips to Cosley Zoo, spent time at mom's pool & the splash park, took a train ride to Wheaton for ice cream, joined the library & done some cool things like Kindermusik & Clifford. It has been a blast, and I have loved all the time with my little guy! Of course, his favorite thing to do is just hang out and play with Liam, which is very easy to do since he's just across the street!
In March, Andrew got moved into his new big boy bed. He absolutely loves the bed & his room. He spends time in there by himself playing lots of times. His new love is to put on a CD & dance! He likes it if I join him too! :)
Andrew turned 3 in June & got his very own big boy bike with training wheels. He loves riding it to the park & is just sure some day he'll be faster than Liam! He's got a ways to go!
Shortly after his 3rd birthday we managed to get him potty trained. It took a few months for him to figure it all out, but a sticker chart, smiley face chart, rewards cards, and promise of a big prize & he finally got it! It's been nice to have no diapers for a few months!
Andrew will be starting preschool in the fall & is SO excited. It was all he would talk about for the longest time! The timing will be perfect too, because he'll start right when the baby's born, so he'll have a couple days of 'me time' to himself, which I think will be very rewarding and good for him! He's going to continue going to the baby sitter one day a week as well. We changed sitters a few months ago, so for consistency he'll be going one day a week. It will be more time for him, and some time just for me & the baby! I was a little torn about that decision at first, but as it gets closer I think it's going to be great! I've never been one to send my kid to the sitter when I'm home, but I really think it'll be best for everyone to stick to the schedule.
Mike and I went to Vegas in June for my sister Carrie's wedding. What a place!! It was absolutley intoxicating, and I'm definitely going to go back when I can enjoy the night life of it all! Vegas is NOT where you want to be while pregnant! Andrew stayed with Mike's parents while we were gone -- it was the longest I'd ever left him! It was hard, but we all survived. :) This past weekend I let him go to Wisconsin with my Mom, Ron, Laurie & Liam. He had a blast & I was able to get a little work done around the house.
There have been other little things we've been working with Andrew on this summer, like dressing himself & picking up & getting his own snacks that he's picked up very nicely. I think those are essential skills which will also help with his independence once the baby's here.
Andrew's really taken to sports this summer -- he can hit a pitched ball (better than off the T!), shoot baskets, and loves to dribble the soccer ball. We skipped T-ball this season, but I'm really considering putting him in soccer for the fall. He REALLY wants to play on a team & get a trophy! :)
The baby's room is ready to go -- just waiting for the little body to occupy the crib! We need to pick up a couple miscelaneous things, but for the most part we're ready to go! I also plan on picking up some new things for Andrew to help keep him busy in the event I can't get to him when he needs something!
Not much has changed as far as Mike & I go. Mike got moved to a store that's much closer to home which has been WONDERFUL! He now helps with taking Andrew to the sitter, he leaves late enough in the morning to help out some and is home for dinner at night. He does work 2 nights per week, which is more than he had been doing, but it's not that bad! I'm still working at John Deere where everything has changed. I have a job though, so I can't complain. :)
So, I'm sure I've left out something, but it's at least a starting point to getting back into the blog! I couldn't get any pictures to load for some reason, but they're all on facebook anyway!
Oh....one thing I DID forget -- Andrew's tall enough this year to touch the bottom of the pool! No more being carried around! As soon as he realized he could touch, his overall confidence in the water shot up! He still wants my hands to jump in, but that's about all the help from me he needs!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I'm Back!
After an INCREDIBLY long hiatus, I am going to make a strong effort to get back into blogging. I have been very into facebook -- mainly because it's so much faste & the picture upload tool is way easier to use than the blogger one. But, I have realized that I miss the stories. I go back through this blog & I love the milestones that are documented and the stories of our lives. That is not something you get on facebook. So, with the arrival of baby #2 on its way, I am going to remember this & will be blogging again! :)
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