My family is in the middle. The VeggieTales.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Busy weekend
We had a very busy weekend.
We belong to the YMCA so Friday night we attended their Halloween party. They boys got Halloween temp tatoos and their face painted. We had popcorn and bat brew. It was a fun time. Little Cubby was so excited about his tatoo he kept saying "Look at my tatoon" Yes that is how he said it.
Saturday we went to our local movie theater that had a Halloween contest, popcorn and a free movie. The kids were in the group catergory. They were the VeggieTales. Big Cubby was Larry the Cucumber, Little Cubby was Bob the Tomato and Ladybug was the French Peas. We did not win anything. Basically to win something you have to make your costume from scratch. My husband was disappointed in me for not being creative so he has decided to take over the kids costumes next year. I told him they are all yours.
On Sunday the Lions Club put on a Halloween parade for the kids to march in. So we participated in that. Let tell you it was so lame. The boys really did not care to be in it. It was run so poorly. At the end of the parade route they had goody bags, apple cider and they announced winners to the costume categories. Who they picked to win sucked. In our category was TV/Movie this kid should have won. He was the Alien from the Alien movies. It was homemade and just awesome. The kid who won was dressed in a pinstripe suit and was a gangster. It was so lame.
I am officially over Halloween. Tomorrow is Big Cubby's Halloween party at school. I am not taking the kids trick or treating. They got enough candy this weekend. Besides it is supposed to be chilly and possibly rainy tomorrow night here.
I am so exhausted still I need a vacation.
We belong to the YMCA so Friday night we attended their Halloween party. They boys got Halloween temp tatoos and their face painted. We had popcorn and bat brew. It was a fun time. Little Cubby was so excited about his tatoo he kept saying "Look at my tatoon" Yes that is how he said it.
Saturday we went to our local movie theater that had a Halloween contest, popcorn and a free movie. The kids were in the group catergory. They were the VeggieTales. Big Cubby was Larry the Cucumber, Little Cubby was Bob the Tomato and Ladybug was the French Peas. We did not win anything. Basically to win something you have to make your costume from scratch. My husband was disappointed in me for not being creative so he has decided to take over the kids costumes next year. I told him they are all yours.
On Sunday the Lions Club put on a Halloween parade for the kids to march in. So we participated in that. Let tell you it was so lame. The boys really did not care to be in it. It was run so poorly. At the end of the parade route they had goody bags, apple cider and they announced winners to the costume categories. Who they picked to win sucked. In our category was TV/Movie this kid should have won. He was the Alien from the Alien movies. It was homemade and just awesome. The kid who won was dressed in a pinstripe suit and was a gangster. It was so lame.
I am officially over Halloween. Tomorrow is Big Cubby's Halloween party at school. I am not taking the kids trick or treating. They got enough candy this weekend. Besides it is supposed to be chilly and possibly rainy tomorrow night here.
I am so exhausted still I need a vacation.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Good News
After a couple of months and 4 interviews later, my Hubby got the job! Today he is giving notice to his old employers and will end his job there on Nov 7 and start his new job Nov 12.
We are very excited. He will still be working downtown Chicago and we get to stay in the area. So our next goal will be trying to qualify for a loan to buy a house. We are going to try to stay in the town we live in.
I am so happy for my Hubby and I hope now he will be happy. We have had some dark, dark times lately.
One thing off our minds! YAY!
We are very excited. He will still be working downtown Chicago and we get to stay in the area. So our next goal will be trying to qualify for a loan to buy a house. We are going to try to stay in the town we live in.
I am so happy for my Hubby and I hope now he will be happy. We have had some dark, dark times lately.
One thing off our minds! YAY!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Update from Yesterday
Ladybug went to the eye doc and they said it would be major surgery and they would have to put her out to do the procedure. They said lets wait a year and then see how it goes. Her eyesite is fine and it doesn't bother her. It might separate on it's own.
The other doc appointments went well. Ladybug is 15.9lbs and 26in. She is in the 85% in weight and 95% in height. The doctor said she is growing like a champ. She did pretty well with her shots. Did not get upset until the third one.
Little Cubby lucked out and did not get shots. He is 30lbs and 37in. He is 25% in weight and 25% in height. The doc said he has good body mass. He is doing fine.
They offered the flu shot for LC but we decided against it. Really Big Cubby should be the one to get it but we haven't done anything with that yet. I am not sure about flu shots.
So we are blessed with kids who are healthy and growing.
The other doc appointments went well. Ladybug is 15.9lbs and 26in. She is in the 85% in weight and 95% in height. The doctor said she is growing like a champ. She did pretty well with her shots. Did not get upset until the third one.
Little Cubby lucked out and did not get shots. He is 30lbs and 37in. He is 25% in weight and 25% in height. The doc said he has good body mass. He is doing fine.
They offered the flu shot for LC but we decided against it. Really Big Cubby should be the one to get it but we haven't done anything with that yet. I am not sure about flu shots.
So we are blessed with kids who are healthy and growing.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Busy day
Today is Doctor day for us. Ladybug has an appointment with a specialist to look at her eye. She was born with a extra piece of skin connecting her eyelids. It is not that noticeable because it is in the corner of her eye. My ped doctor would have been able to take care of it but thought it was best that a professional that specialized in this should take care of it.
Later this afternoon Ladybug and Little Cubby have a doctors appointment. Ladybug for her 4 month check up and Little Cubby for his 3 year check up. Ladybug will be getting shots today but not sure about Little Cubby.
This is going to be an exhausting day. I will update this later on today with the adventure of the day.
Later today I hope to post the 4 month post for Ladybug she turned 4 months yesterday. I also hope to have a picture.
Later this afternoon Ladybug and Little Cubby have a doctors appointment. Ladybug for her 4 month check up and Little Cubby for his 3 year check up. Ladybug will be getting shots today but not sure about Little Cubby.
This is going to be an exhausting day. I will update this later on today with the adventure of the day.
Later today I hope to post the 4 month post for Ladybug she turned 4 months yesterday. I also hope to have a picture.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
It's Like this and like that
Just wanted to give a roundup of what has been going on lately.
Little Cubby is doing so much better. For two days he sounded bad. If you ever heard a child with Croup it is scary thing.
It seems that for now we have gotten rid of the first round of sickness.
We moved Ladybug into her own room and for the past two nights she has slept really well. Last night she slept the whole night. I think it is because she doesn't hear us making noise and we don't hear her every snort and grunt. It is working well so far. Knock on wood.
Big Cubby has been doing so much better at school. He really likes it now. I am so relieved.
Hubby had a fourth interview with this company almost two weeks ago and we still haven't heard anything yet. The company is trying to figure out how he is going to fit. Unfortunately, corporate world takes forever to decide things and Hubby is getting impatient. His current job situation is getting worse and worse. He is being made to give up editorial integrity.
So we are waiting to see about this job because Hubby really wants to work there but if they don't offer soon he is starting an all out job search.
I have been hanging in there. That is it for now.
Little Cubby is doing so much better. For two days he sounded bad. If you ever heard a child with Croup it is scary thing.
It seems that for now we have gotten rid of the first round of sickness.
We moved Ladybug into her own room and for the past two nights she has slept really well. Last night she slept the whole night. I think it is because she doesn't hear us making noise and we don't hear her every snort and grunt. It is working well so far. Knock on wood.
Big Cubby has been doing so much better at school. He really likes it now. I am so relieved.
Hubby had a fourth interview with this company almost two weeks ago and we still haven't heard anything yet. The company is trying to figure out how he is going to fit. Unfortunately, corporate world takes forever to decide things and Hubby is getting impatient. His current job situation is getting worse and worse. He is being made to give up editorial integrity.
So we are waiting to see about this job because Hubby really wants to work there but if they don't offer soon he is starting an all out job search.
I have been hanging in there. That is it for now.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Croup
Little Cubby has the croup and we have been dealing with this for two days. The croup is not fun. I feel for my poor little guy. He told me "I done" meaning with being sick. I wish I could be sick for him so he doesn't have to go through this.
Found out talking to a mom at Big Cubby's school today that the croup is going around. Last week Big Cubby was sick with a fever and now has a cough.
I am just praying Ladybug doesn't get it. That is scary to me.
We are going on little sleep right now.
Found out talking to a mom at Big Cubby's school today that the croup is going around. Last week Big Cubby was sick with a fever and now has a cough.
I am just praying Ladybug doesn't get it. That is scary to me.
We are going on little sleep right now.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Mourning
Just got back from a trip to visit family this weekend so I am trying to catch up.
I am also in mourning because of my Cubbies. There is always next year.
All I can say is Go Boston Red Sox!
I am also in mourning because of my Cubbies. There is always next year.
All I can say is Go Boston Red Sox!
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Monday, October 01, 2007
Major Events
We are going to have some major events happening in our lives soon. I have wanted to talk about this but have been hesitant. I am going to go ahead and talk about it.
Hubby has been having a really tough time at work and the direction of the company is taking a different turn that my husband can’t agree with. So he was been looking for a new job.
He applied to a few places near where our family lives which is about 6 hours from us. He got nothing. We have felt pressure to move closer because on my husband’s side we are the only ones with the grandkids. I love Hubby’s family just don’t like the pressure we should move there when I think our kids have a better advantage up here.
There are no jobs where our family lives for my Hubby and we like living here. Chicago has been Hubby’s dream to live back here since he moved from here in 5th grade. So, we made the decision to stay in the area.
Hubby started applying to a couple of places here and he got an interview month ago. He was called back for a second interview and now this week he is going back for a third interview. It is looking very promising and we are hoping he gets it because his current job is a toxic environment.
If he gets this job it is going to start major events in our life. We are going to look into buying a home. Thanks to the National Guard, Hubby can qualify for government loans. We are hoping to get one and settle down in one place. We have always rented since we have been married and never owned. This is a very scary step for us.
I want the kids to have some roots and make friends. I want a sense of community. I want a washer and dryer (yes, I go to the Laundromat for a family of 5).
So we have some major decisions to make in the next few months. It seems like our life is in limbo right now. We are just hoping that Hubby gets this job and we can move on.
This has caused a lot of stress in our home.
Hubby has been having a really tough time at work and the direction of the company is taking a different turn that my husband can’t agree with. So he was been looking for a new job.
He applied to a few places near where our family lives which is about 6 hours from us. He got nothing. We have felt pressure to move closer because on my husband’s side we are the only ones with the grandkids. I love Hubby’s family just don’t like the pressure we should move there when I think our kids have a better advantage up here.
There are no jobs where our family lives for my Hubby and we like living here. Chicago has been Hubby’s dream to live back here since he moved from here in 5th grade. So, we made the decision to stay in the area.
Hubby started applying to a couple of places here and he got an interview month ago. He was called back for a second interview and now this week he is going back for a third interview. It is looking very promising and we are hoping he gets it because his current job is a toxic environment.
If he gets this job it is going to start major events in our life. We are going to look into buying a home. Thanks to the National Guard, Hubby can qualify for government loans. We are hoping to get one and settle down in one place. We have always rented since we have been married and never owned. This is a very scary step for us.
I want the kids to have some roots and make friends. I want a sense of community. I want a washer and dryer (yes, I go to the Laundromat for a family of 5).
So we have some major decisions to make in the next few months. It seems like our life is in limbo right now. We are just hoping that Hubby gets this job and we can move on.
This has caused a lot of stress in our home.
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