GO CUBS!

Yeah BABY!!! October is sweeter with Cubs baseball!

sorry

Wow I can not believe it has been a week since I last posted. I have so much to say and not enough time to sit down and type it. This weekend I plan on writing out a few posts I have been wanting to do. Please don't go away I will be back.

The Office last night one word-AWESOME! I love that Pam and Jim are together. Don't know if it will last but it is great right now. The show was so funny last night. It is my favorite show.

3 months old

Ladybug you are 3 months old today.

Your personality is starting to come out. You are smiling and giggling when you see Mommy and Daddy.

You recognize your brothers.

You are able to reach out and grab things more.

You like sucking on your hand and thumb.

You smile every time we play the Cubs mobile in your crib. It plays Take Me Out To The Ballgame.

You get quiet and watch the Cubs when they come on the TV.

You can scoot around on your back across the floor.

You got so mad that you almost rolled over when you were on the floor.

You are still sleeping through the night.

You don’t like your pacifier.

You are not amused with Little Cubby.

You love to smile and giggle with Big Cubby.

You have been very patient with Mommy and Daddy some how knowing we have a lot on our hands with your brothers.

You are our little sunshine.

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Happy 3rd Birthday

Happy Birthday Little Cubby!!

I can't believe you are all ready 3 years old. You bring so much joy and love to our family. You always try to make us laugh. You know how to get out of trouble. You are mommy's little boy. You like to cuddle. You like to give hugs and kisses. You look up to your big brother and want to do everything he does. You are sweet to your sister.

Mommy and Daddy love you very much. Happy Birthday Little guy!

When we thought all was well

I got a note from the Big Cubby's teacher today and I was shocked to find out that Big Cubby has not been adjusting to school. Here is what the note said:


BC is having a very difficult time each morning and tends to sit/lay and cry. By 9am he has cooled down and joining the rest of the class in the fun. I just want you to be aware of his actions and talk about it at home. Have a good weekend. Miss Teacher.

WHAT?!

Here I have watched him go into class and then they have this big window so I see him walk into the room to sit at his desk. He wasn't crying then. OK, today he was a little upset when he went in but he wasn't crying.

Now I find out each morning there has been an issue this week. When I pick him up he is happy and said he had fun.

WTF!

I am at a lose here. How do I get him to stop acting like this? We talk positivily about school. We discuss the day. We get him prepped in the morning.

No other kids in his class act like this. Here we are two weeks into school and I have had to talk to the principle and now a note from the teacher.

Last night I went to his school for Curriculum night and got the info on what they are going to do throughout the year. I am excited for him and I have been trying to show him that.

When I asked him why he is doing this he says it is because he misses me. He went to preschool and it was the same amount of time as Kindergarten. He even went longer on Fridays and had a lunch at preschool. So I don't understand this. I never failed to pick him up at preschool. Was always early. I am doing the same with Kindergarten. We have never snuck out on the kids when we have gone somewhere without them. We have always been up front and always came back. Just like how you are suppose to. I have never abandoned him and I don't know why he feels this way.

I just don't get it. I know this is wrong to say but is my kid the freak in class? I love him dearly and I feel like this is my fault some how.

new week

Big Cubby did well on Thursday and Friday. We did not have any incidents. This morning we almost had a breakdown but he went into class ok. I chalk this morning up to he was sick yesterday with a slight fever and running nose. Today he is fine just sleepy. We will see how it goes. Yesterday's day off threw him off I think.


I am sick of mosquitosss and these itchy mites. I have some many bites it is crazy. The bugs are out all day long. I know I should use Off or something. Just haven't bought any. I am in itchy hell.

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Birthday/day 3 kindergarten **UPDATE**

I was going to post something about Big Cubby's birthday yesterday he turned 6 but it got late and I did not have time. Well today I have a problem I need to blog about.

I took Big Cubby to school this morning everything was fine. We had two great days going to school. They celebrated his birthday at school and it was fun. So we walk up to the school and BC wants to go and play at the playground I tell him ok but you have to come back when the bell rings.

The bell rings I look for him and he is not coming. He is still playing. I have to go get him which means I am holding Little Cubby and pushing Ladybug in the stroller over to play area and tell him he has to go to class. We go get his backpack and I kiss him tell him have a good day and he starts crying. He won't let go of me. The teacher tries to help me get him off me and he starts having a screaming fit. Throws himself on the floor kicking and screaming. Crying I don't want to go to school. The teacher shuts the door and I leave.

Now Little Cubby is crying because seeing is big brother cry he thinks BC is hurt. Meanwhile, I am sweating profusely because I am embarrassed my child has acted this way in front of everyone. I wanted to cry.

So now I am at home hoping the school doesn't call me because he is not behaving. Now I wait until I go and pick him up.

Oh by the way, I started my period today. So things are really peachy right now.

**UPDATE**

So I went to pick up BC from school and when the kids were let out a woman comes over and introduces herself to me. She is the school principle. That's right not even a complete week of school and I have the principle talking to me about my kid. She was very nice and explained that BC had a meltdown and he was told to sit at the table with his head down and when he was ready to participate in the class he could. She said that this was a good thing that he did decide to participate in class today. She said she knew it was a hard transition for kids.

I called Hubby and started crying about it. What am I going to do? I felt like the principle was nice but that I was getting into trouble.

I want to thank everybody for the supportive comments. It really means a lot to mean to have you guys here.

Kindergarten update

When we went to pick up Big Cubby he came running up to me with a huge smile on his face and said he had fun. He said he really liked school. I was so relieved to hear that. I feel so much better.

Now my biggest challenge is to make sure he gets to school ontime with two littles in tow. It was so easy with Hubby there this morning.

Oh, I guess my other challenge is to start potty training Little Cubby. I am kind of hoping he will pick it up from his brother. I am so lazy.

My baby now a big boy

Well, I just dropped off my baby for his first day at Kindergarten. Good sign was we went in the school with the other kids and the teacher by himself. He did not cry. We looked into the window and he seemed to be ok.

I, on the other hand, almost starting crying.

He did so good going into the school. I told him where we would be to pick him up and he seemed a little nervous but otherwise ok.

I will update later after we pick him up from school at 11.

Stomach Flu

Well, there is a stomach flu going around our house. It started last Tuesday when Big Cubby got sick right before bed. We thought it was a nervous stomach. But the next day he laid in bed dry heaving. By the end of Wednesday he was fine.

Today Little Cubby started throwing up. All he had was a little orange juice this morning and has thrown up to the point of dry heaving. Poor little guy has slept most of the day.

I am praying that Ladybug and I don't get it.

Tomorrow Big Cubby starts school. I want this stomach flu gone!

Kindergarten Orientation

Today was Big Cubby's Kindergarten orientation at his new school. It was from 8:30am to 9:15am. Let me tell you it went bad for us.

We get there and everyone had brought their school supplies. I did not know we were suppose to bring them. It did not say on the paper they sent to bring them. So right off the bat I feel like an idiot. So I ask about it and the teacher says no problem just bring it on the first day of class.

I take Big Cubby around the room and show him all the different stations and where the restroom is. The teacher then announces that the parent please go to the music room for a PTA introduction and the the kids were to sit on the rug for a story.

I tell BC sit here on the rug and mommy will be back after your story. He freaks out. I starts crying and hugging my waste. He doesn't want me to leave. I almost start crying but keep it in check while trying to tell BC everything was ok that I was going to be in the other room and be right back. Finally a teacher came up and helped me get out of BC grip so I could leave.

I had never expected that reaction from him. He has gone to preschool and he was fine there. Not once did he get upset about going there.

After story time the teacher brought the kids to the room where we were at and BC was so upset at me for quote "leaving me alone". He told me he doesn't want to go to school. He doesn't like it.

They received a paper that said the class listen to this story and on it was two heart stickers. The note said on the first day of school I should put one sticker on my hand and the other on his hand. Well, we get to the van and BC starts crying because he all ready lost his stickers. So we go back to the classroom and ask the teacher for another one.

The teacher tells me that BC did not want to participate during story time and he sat at a table by himself instead with the other kids on the rug. My heart dropped.

As a parent I feel this reflects on me and how I am raising him. I know I am making a bigger deal then it should be and he will probably be ok at school after the first week but still part of me is horrified.

The teacher is young and bubbly and super nice. So today and will continue this weekend talking up school and the teacher. Telling him how fun it is going to be.

School starts Monday and I am really nervous about it. Hubby is taking the morning off and I think all of us will take BC to school. I am going to need Hubby's support that day for BC and myself.

So now you will have to excuse me while I go have a nice beer(just one I am nursing) and go cry in the corner(just joking).

Ladybug 2 months old

Ladybug, you are 2 months old today. Daddy started calling you this nickname and I love it. You are getting so big. You went to the doctor today and you weigh 13lbs and 4oz, 23inches long. You are great at nursing. Mommy’s milk is doing wonders for you. Too much so, maybe.

You are starting to coo and smile. You even giggle. You are such a girlie girl.

You are a great sleeper. You have been sleeping through the night from 9pm to 6am. Mommy and Daddy are very, VERY happy about this.

You are not distracted with all the noise around you. You seem to prefer having your loud brothers around you.

You like to be held and walked through out the whole house. You like you rocking seat and your swing.

You do a lot of spitting up all over Mommy and Daddy. Still, your Daddy is going to spoil you for sure. He’s also shopping for a shotgun that he can clean in front of your dates for when you start dating.

You have such delicate features and yet you have a lot of strength in you legs. You want to stand up.

You like to try to sit up. You are very impatient little girl. You are ready to see the world around you.

You are such a good surprise in Mommy and Daddy’s life. Even though you are only 2 months old you seem like you have always been here.

You make our family complete.

Day Date

This past weekend my in-laws came up to visit. This was really great because Hubby and I got to go on a date.

They came over Saturday morning and told us to leave. Hubby and I walked down to the local bookstore and looked around then we headed over to this Irish restaurant and pub for lunch. It was great. Hubby and I got to talk without being interrupted.

I even got to have a beer, a grown up drink. We stuffed ourselves and then we walked over to the art store and bought a portfolio case for Hubby. We then headed to Starbucks and sat outside with our drinks.

We walked home to see how everybody was doing. They were great so we decided to jump in the van and head to Barnes and Noble. It was great. Hubby and I could concentrate on looking at books without kids throwing a fit every two seconds. After browsing, we headed home to relieve the grandparents.

It was an awesome date. We had four hours together without kids. We got to talk about our future which is a huge deal right now. I will save that for another post.

I love when we get to see my in-laws because they love watching the kids and don’t get to do that very often because we live so far away. It was a very busy but good weekend.

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My 80's hunk

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35

Yes that is right, today is my birthday and I turn 35.

Nothing like starting out the morning with a phone call from your mother to tell you happy birthday and ask how it feels. When I say old, she starts in on how she feels old for having a 35 year old. This is from a woman who is an eternal 21 year old and not in a good way. Everything is always about her.

So my day will consist of what I do every day. Chase kids around.

Let's see how the day progresses. It should be interesting.

six week appointment

Had my six week doctor appointment and everything is great. I have lost half the weight I gained during pregnancy. I would love to lose 5 to 10 more pounds but that requires exercise which requires energy and I don't have much energy right now.

Hubby is happy the six weeks are over because he thinks he is getting lucky. I have news for him that what he wants requires energy and I don't have any.

Baby C sleeps from 9pm to about 3am and then gets up again by 5 or 6 am. Not too bad but when you include Little Cubby getting up every other night there is no sleep in this house.

Last night was one of those nights. Little Cubby woke up around 11pm crying. He was up until after 12am then Hubby got up with him at 2am and then found him playing in the playroom at 3am. Little C is in a great mood today, not.

Things are getting a little better. I am starting to figure out a routine. I have taken the kids to the park a couple of times this week which is a huge deal for me. It has worked out fine. I put baby in the stroller and Little C in the wagon. I have Big C pull the wagon.

I still won't take them to the store with me.

I have been getting out in the evenings after Hubby comes home and going for a walk. This is just to clear my mind.

There is some major stuff going on right now in our lives and I can't quite talk about it yet. Maybe in my next post.

six weeks old

Here are a couple of pictures of Baby Cubby. She is six weeks old.

Big Cubby loving his sister

Really concentrating