I got up this morning at 4:30am to head over to Sam's Club to see if I could purchase this.
I was expecting long line and crazy people.
I got there and they just opened and I see a few people walking out of the store with the system. I go in and the employee asks if I was there for the Wii and I say yes and was directed to the customer service desk. There was four people ahead of me and what looked about 50 systems off to the side.
I got my hands on one. This came with all the extra stuff. I got the bundle I linked to.
Now we have to try to wait until Christmas to play it.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
5 months old
Ladybug you are 5 months!
You are starting to really use your voice. You like to growl and screech to get our attention.
You love to chew on mommy's fingers. You have gotten a little better using the pacifier. You love to chew.
You have been doing so so when sleeping through the night. Really lately it has been a hit or miss.
You love watching your brothers play.
You love to get your hands on the tv remote. You practically throw yourself to it when sitting on our laps.
You will grab my face really quick and chew on my chin.
You don't like tummy time but you have gotten better at keeping your head up. You almost rolled over the last time you were on your tummy.
You still like to play in the exersaucer.
You like to watch us eat which means you might be ready for rice cereal.
You are such a delight in our family!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Anointing
Over the weekend Hubby and I were discussing that each of our children have deposited some sort of bodily fluid on Hubby. We laughed so hard about it and here is why.
When Big Cubby was a baby, Hubby was changing his diaper and what baby boys do BC shot pee right in Hubby’s face.
When Little Cubby was a baby, Hubby was playing with LC and lifting him over his head so LC was up in the air looking at Hubby when LC spits up right into Hubby’s mouth.
Now Ladybug has up the ante. Hubby was changing her diaper the other day when she had a little gas. Nothing big until she grunts like she is going to pass gas but instead shoots poo right at Hubby. I mean it shot out like a cannon. Luckily it did not hit him in the mouth just his shirt.
Hubby was anointed a father by each of our kids. He took it in stride and he just had to laugh but I laughed harder.
When Big Cubby was a baby, Hubby was changing his diaper and what baby boys do BC shot pee right in Hubby’s face.
When Little Cubby was a baby, Hubby was playing with LC and lifting him over his head so LC was up in the air looking at Hubby when LC spits up right into Hubby’s mouth.
Now Ladybug has up the ante. Hubby was changing her diaper the other day when she had a little gas. Nothing big until she grunts like she is going to pass gas but instead shoots poo right at Hubby. I mean it shot out like a cannon. Luckily it did not hit him in the mouth just his shirt.
Hubby was anointed a father by each of our kids. He took it in stride and he just had to laugh but I laughed harder.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Ladybug 4 months(on Oct 21, 2007)Late
Ladybug you are now 4 months old.
You are growing so much.
We bought you an exersaucer and you find it fascinating. You like to chew on the toys.
You are leaning in and giving kisses. At first I thought you wanted to suck on my face but you did not try to do that and really were giving kisses.
You are so smiley. Your face lights up when I or your daddy come and pick you up from your crib. You smile every time you hear Big Cubby talking. Little Cubby not so much.
You smile when Daddy yells at Little Cubby because he is a pest.
You laugh and giggle when we tickle you. You get ticklish when I change your clothes. You laugh is contagious.
You are in your own room now. You have been a dream when it comes to sleeping at night, sleeping through most of it.
After a trip to see relatives who held you all the time, you’re a little diva whom must be held at all times. You will tolerate the exersaucer for a while but you are the happiest when Mommy is holding you.
You are arching your back and trying to roll over.
You like to watch your noisy brothers as they run back and forth in the living room.
You have been trying to talk. You make all kinds of noises like you are trying to get into the conversation. You must be heard. I don’t blame you with the two loud boys in the house.
You are so precious and sweet and Mommy and Daddy love you very much.
Friday, November 02, 2007
5 minutes of Fame
Hey I was picked for Minute with Manic. You should go over and check it out to read what a dork I am. So go over and say hi! Thanks so much for picking me!
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Smart Mouth
Since Big Cubby has started Kindergarten he has gotten a big attitude problem. He talks back when told to pick up his toys. He has been calling his brother names which then Little Cubby repeats. I know he doesn't know what sarcasm is but he says things very sarcastic.
I watched a kid in his class on the playground punch BC in the stomach after BC said hi to him. That day in class, BC punches another boy in his class and gets in trouble and has to lay his head on the table. This boy that punched BC does have issues you can tell.
I know part of growing up is to learn from your mistakes and that going to school I have to give up some control and trust he makes the right choices. It is still frustrating that we have to go through this process.
BC has pushed me over the edge. I am exhausted dealing with him plus a 3 year old who won't listen and a baby who needs me all the time. I am worn down. My house is in chaos. Crap all over the floor. It is enough if I can get the dishes done and the trash out. All the while dealing with a six year old who thinks he is 10.
What would you do in this situation? I feel stressed. Am I being too uptight? How do I handle this.
BC must have inherited being a smartass from his father.
I watched a kid in his class on the playground punch BC in the stomach after BC said hi to him. That day in class, BC punches another boy in his class and gets in trouble and has to lay his head on the table. This boy that punched BC does have issues you can tell.
I know part of growing up is to learn from your mistakes and that going to school I have to give up some control and trust he makes the right choices. It is still frustrating that we have to go through this process.
BC has pushed me over the edge. I am exhausted dealing with him plus a 3 year old who won't listen and a baby who needs me all the time. I am worn down. My house is in chaos. Crap all over the floor. It is enough if I can get the dishes done and the trash out. All the while dealing with a six year old who thinks he is 10.
What would you do in this situation? I feel stressed. Am I being too uptight? How do I handle this.
BC must have inherited being a smartass from his father.
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.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
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.
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.
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