15 years

15 years ago today, I married the most wonderful man. We were young and people said we were foolish but I knew this was the man God had picked for me. He is my best friend, my protector, my love, and the father of our beautiful children.

Happy Anniversay Honey!! I love you!

He didn't marry me for my cooking

Hard as a rock.


I made brownies from a box the other day and I messed them up. There was only a small section in the middle that was actually moist the rest turned out hard.

That is right people I can screw up the most easy things that deal with cooking.

Bully or Boy's play

Big Cubby has been difficult about going to school the past couple of weeks. I finally got out of him why he was upset. There is this one kid who has been picking on BC. I don’t know if this kid is a bully or this is how he plays. BC is not an aggressive player.

I have now witnessed two occasions where this kid has tried to push BC into a muddy patch by the school door. This first time it was a little girl and BC being pushed. Today was one of those occasions and I stepped in because the kid would not stop pushing BC. I went over and I sounded like a teacher. I said stop pushing. That is mean and someone could get hurt. Get in line the bell is going to ring. Then the bell rang.

The first time this happened was on Tuesday. I waited to see what would happen. It wasn’t excessive pushing like today. BC had a really bad day that day as we found out through parent/teacher conference last night. He refused to do any work. He was then not allowed to go to the computer lab. The teacher did not know about the incident that happened that morning because BC did not tell her.

I guess there have been other incidents going on class. They sit at the same table but starting Monday everyone is getting new seats so BC and this kid will not be sitting next to each other.

I am upset that this is affecting the way BC looks at school. He is a smart kid and the teacher says he does really well. He does have a few things to work on but overall he does get things they are learning.

This makes me sick to my stomach. Hubby and I have talked to him about it. The mama bear in me wants to rip this kid apart for upsetting my son. I have been calm and we are dealing with it on our end.

The teacher is aware that something is going on between the two and is now aware of one of the incidents before school. BC did not tell her about today and he got a note home from the teacher because he pushed a someone out of the way because he was in to big of a hurry to get mail from his box and he kissed a kid in his class. The same kid who he has a problem with. I think he is trying to show the boy that they can be friends oh I don’t know what he is thinking. Rule at school is no hugging and kissing that is for home. We drill this into him because he all ready had a note sent home about that.

BC is a lot like me. We get upset easily. We have nervous stomachs. We are socially awkward. I am shy when it comes to meeting new people and have trouble talking to people. We have only had one play date this year because I am afraid and feel awkward about the whole thing. I know this doesn’t help BC but I get paralyzed with fear thinking about initiate the first move.

I feel like I am screwing him up. UGH, I hate this! I hate this feeling.

What would you do?

Guitar Hero III Hostage

I am a Guitar Hero III hostage. I bought it online and received it last week and now I am addicted. I am only in easy mode and have done 9 out of 42 songs. It is awesome!!! I am so digging it and I am not half bad.

Unfortunely it has led to my slacking off in other areas of my life such as blog, children, husband, just kidding. It is not that bad. Everyone is getting fed around here.

I am a Rock Star!

Carded, weigh loss, vomit

Nice title huh?

Let me started with the weight loss. I took Ladybug to her 6 month check-up and she has lost 9 ounces and hasn't grown an inch since her 4-month visit. The doctor was somewhat concerned so he has put her on besides breastfeeding, cereal 2 to 6 Tbs twice a day, fruit 2 to 4 oz once a day, and vegetable 2 to 4 oz once a day. I have to take her back in a month to be weighed. She has tried two different cereals, bananas, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes so far and really likes them. I don't have a problem with her eating. She does want to nurse a lot and does wake up two to three times a night to nurse. I really think that I may not be producing enough milk. I am not to worried because she is healthy and alert. She is very active in her exersaucer and jumpy thing. But still you don't want to hear that your baby is losing weight. My niece is a little thing and the doctor was always concerned about her when she was a baby and she is fine. She is just a little skinny kid.

We move on to vomit. This morning Big Cubby complained about his head hurting and so we gave him some water thinking he might be dehydrated and just shortly after he threw up the water. He said he was dizzy. I called him absent to school and now he is lying on the couch. I looked up the symptoms and he could possibly have a migraine. It runs on my husband's side of the family. My mother-in-law and husband get them. I am trying not to panic. He is afraid to drink or eat anything because he does not want to throw up. I am keeping a eye on him the rest of the day.

Carded. Yesterday Hubby had an event for work close to home so when it was over he came home for the rest of the day. This allowed me to go out and have some Mommy time and get a break. I went to Chili's to have lunch by myself. I took the book I am reading right now, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, and took a seat. The waiter comes over and asks me would I like a drink while a looked over the menu. I ordered a beer and water and then he asks to see my ID. At first I thought he was trying to get a big tip from me by flattering me but that was not the case. Two women were seating behind me and when he went over to greet them the first thing he offered was a alcohol beverage. I noticed he did this to a few other tables that the people looked older. He did not offer me an alcohol drink. I was officially carded. The other people were not. This so totally made my day. I did give him a big tip because he made a 35 year old mother of three feel young.

Need to go and check on Big Cubby.

tooth, potty and beyond

Ladybug's tooth finally cut through and she is feeling better. Just in time for more teeth to come in. She has been sleeping well the past few nights. I still have to do her six month update on here. I am just going to wait until tomorrow because she has a doctor's appointment for 6 month check-up.

On to the potty. For a while now we have been trying to introduce the potty to Little Cubby. He is very resistant to this process. We have not pushed him just mention it. I bought him a potty just for him because he was scared of the big potty. He knows all the terms about potty and he even tells us when he as gone.

Well, last night was the last of the regular diapers for him. This morning when I changed him I put a Pull-Up on him instead. He totally freaked out about it. He tried to take it off and kept looking around for his diapers. I told him there were no more diapers and we have to use the Pull-ups from now on or he can use the potty. He finally calmed down over the Pull-ups at least until I have to change him and put another one on him.

He still wants to be the baby even though he says he is not a baby. This kid is stubborn.

I am so behind in blogging. I have been wanting to write about goals I have for 2008 and some of the things happening in my life but it has been exhausting keeping up with three kids and a husband. Trying to fit everything I need to do in a day has been very hard. So please hang in there and don't desert me. I really need you guys. As sad as it sounds, you are the only friends I have right now. I really appreciate your support.

Exhaustion

Sorry everybody I haven't been around the past week. We have a teething baby on our hands and is waking up all night for the past week. One tooth is finally cutting through I can feel it. I hope that all the first four are coming in at the same time and not just this one. What we have been through for this to be only one tooth I will just scream.

From the walking dead I am out!

Pink eye Christmas

We had a pink eye Christmas. Unfortunately, Big Cubby gave Little Cubby, Ladybug and I pink eye so we had to cancel our trip to visit family.

So we made the best of it. We had an awesome Christmas. We missed family but nothing beats not having to travel 6 hours in a van with three kids.

Christmas morning we had to wake the boys to come down to see what Santa had brought. After that we opened gifts. Big Cubby was so excited about all the stuff he got. He wasn’t to sure about the Wii until he tried it and he really likes playing the sports. It is funny when he smack talks his Daddy when they play the boxing game.

The Wii is pretty fun. I am so out of shape my shoulder and left hip hurts from playing the tennis game on it. How sad is that?

We are almost done with the cycle of eye drops and I think we got rid of the pink eye. I never got it when I was a kid so this was new to me. Pink eye sucks.

My in-laws you could tell were pretty upset about not getting to see the kids. They tried to let on it was ok but you could tell. They did understand. They did not want pink eye. They are going to make a trip up in January to bring the kids their presents and see them.

Overall Christmas was delightful. Here are a few pics from the day.



Ladybug's first experience opening presents


Little Cubby having fun


Big Cubby very excited about Power Ranger

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

Don't know when I will be posting next probably after Christmas. I hope everyone has a safe and fun Holiday.

Pink eye

Tuesday after school Big Cubby was complaining about his eye hurting. One eye was a little red and I thought me might have scratched it while messing with his brother. 4:30 the next morning he wakes me up to tell me he can't open his eye. Well he had some sleep goobers in his eye so I wipe it way and his eye looks fine. He goes to school. That afternoon he complains about his eye again but this time it was really red. By the time Hubby got home, Big Cubby had lots of crusties and oozing from his eyes. Hubby says BC looks like a zombie. I use a warm wash cloth and place it over his eyes.

This morning both eyes looked bad. We have pink eye. I have quarntined BC and have been washing hands like crazy plus making BC wash his hands. I do not want the other two to get this right before Christmas. I kept him home from school today and will probably keep him home tomorrow as well.

It is so weird in October we went to visit my in-laws and BC got the flu the week before we left. Now we are about to go visit again for Christmas and he gets pink eye. He has been fine in between this time. Now I don't know if we are going to head down to visit family for Christmas. Hopefully tomorrow BC will be better and the other kids don't get this.

Not like I got enough stress right now that this tops everything off. I am going to have to go to the laundry mat tonight to wash towels and bedding. This is the time I really wished I had a washer and dryer. Let's pray next year we will be able to buy a house.

Was going to post Ladybugs 6 month update but it will have to wait until after Christmas.

Good Times

Ladybug first

Last night Ladybug rolled over from her belly to back. She did it twice! A big milestone. When she did it the first time I think I scared her a little I started clapping and telling her good job. She then was smiling because of all the praise she did it again.

She also has been eating rice cereal which is really likes. We will be on to the next cereals, then veggies, then fruit. She is growing so fast.

She had a rough week sleeping again. Only two nights she did well and only woke up once around 4am. We thought it might be teething but I don't think so. I wish it were teething then we would know what to do to soothe her. So, sleeping around here as not been fun. I am not looking forward to visiting family Christmas it put the kids schedule out of whack so when we get back they are not fun to deal with. So ho, ho, ho.

Big Cubby's party experience

Big Cubby was invited to his first birthday party last weekend. It was at a place called Pump It Up. A indoor inflatable playground. I was nervous at first because I wasn't sure if I was suppose to stay or drop him off. When we got there I found out it was drop off. BC did not want me to stay anyway so it was a good thing it was drop off.

I was relaxed after we left and time flew by and it was time to pick him up again. He had an awesome time. He was pumped up with a lot of sugar so he came crashing down pretty hard and his stomache was hurting. Overall a good time.

My little guy is growing up.

Little Cubby saying

Every morning when Littel Cubby wakes up he comes downstairs and asks "Please turn on Christmas". He is referring to the Christmas tree. How can I say no to that?

Wallowing in self pity

It has been awhile since I have posted. Chalk it up to just being busy attending to four people needs. I have been running around getting Christmas shopping done.

Tonight is Hubby's work holiday party they have invited spouses but I am not going. I don't know anybody so I don't know any babysitters plus going into the city and leaving the baby with a stranger for the first time does not sound to appealing. If my in-laws were here no problem but they live 6 hours away. So Hubby is going and won't be home till late. I am having a really long day with the kids and can not wait until they go to bed. (it is only 1:30pm right now)

I have been feeling sorry for myself lately. I am disgusted by my flabby stomach and spreading arse. I know I should exercise. We have a gym membership but I can't seem to get my arse off the couch. I am tired.

Which leads me to Ladybug decided last week that she was going to get up every hour because she misses me. We are having separation anxiety right now. So we started sleep training so she can soothe herself back to sleep. It worked over the weekend but last night she was up several times. I am tired.

The boys can not be trusted so I really can not nap. So too tired to workout, to tired to concentrate on a book, to tired to function. My life right now.

Little Cubby has no interest in the potty even after we bought him is own.

Big Cubby has some sort of oral fixation where he chews on his sleeves or neck of shirt.

Hubby is doing awesome at his new job which is great.

I really don't know what I am talking about right now. Got to go Ladybug is demanding to be picked up.

4:30am

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.

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!

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.

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.

5 minutes of Fame

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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.