Our life in 2011

JD the host

2012-01-26T21:22:00.000-08:00

We didnt have a whole lot of errands today so we ended up going to our house for the kids to play so I could get some stuff done. JD was so cute. It's been awhile since we were there and he was so excited to have a friend there to play with. He kept running around and showing Hallee everything. He was such a good little host. He kept bringing her stuff to play with too. He's so sweet :) It was nice to get some stuff done too, especially because Mia puked on our bed the day before and it has smelled so bad since then.
Gross...but I did get a lot done.
Jeff had bible study tonight and of course I ended up falling asleep since I was stuck in the bedroom anyways. I just woke up and it's almost 11:30. Oh well--I guess I'll be rested tomorrow.

JD ate corn!

2012-01-24T20:10:00.000-08:00

Tuesday's are the worst. Especially when you get home and feel like it should be the weekend. The one thing that was out of the ordinary was that I had a really good afternoon with Sophia which is rare these days...we have been really struggling lately and today was refreshing. I planned a dinner that she could help me make and she loved it and opened right up and was talking about all kinds of things that I normally can't get her to say 2 words about. It was so nice to have a good day with her. I told Alanna I thought she should find her some kind of cooking class because Sophia was been struggling with all her other classes. I think she would really like a cooking class though.
The other amazing thing about my day--JD ate a ton of corn! I've been really trying to be more firm about making him eat new as different things and tonight was one of those nights that it succeeded. He was almost crying about being all done and then I made him try the corn and he asked for more about 4-5 times! I was so happy!! I am trying so hard to have him eat better but it's definitely a challenge.
After JD went to bed Jeff and I watched dhw and the first episode of mad men which wasn't great.

2 year check up

2012-01-23T20:10:00.001-08:00

JD had his 2 year check up today. He didn't get any shots but still cried the whole time :( as soon as we got into the room e started crying. He must have remembered it from last time. He's growing good though. 84% for his height and 88% for his weight, and still 97% for his big head :) he almost was too tall for where they measured him, 1/4 inch taller and he would have been too tall. But the doctor said everything looks great and his next check up isn't until he's 3! Hopefully we wont have any sicknesses that bring us in earlier.
Pretty normal Monday besides that. He took a long nap again today until 4. I spent most of nap time trying to think of meals he might try. We'll see how the week goes trying new things :/ I'm not hoping for anything too spectacular.
Back to work tomorrow...ugh...

Christmas 2011

2011-12-28T13:02:00.001-08:00

Well since I apparently can't remember to do my blog, I can at least try to do it for big events. It's hard to believe JD is as big as he is. He amazes me everyday. Christmas this year made me think back to where we were last year at this time and it made me realize how much he has changed. It was definitely an easier Christmas than last year and more fun because he was so much more excited. On Friday the 23rd Jeff had his big Christmas party and JD and I went for about an hour. He was a goofball the whole time. Everytime he is around a group of Jeff's friends like that I feel like we are kind of out of place being the old lady with the kid around all the younger people. But whatever, I'll take that any day :) besides being somewhat hyper he was pretty good. Climbing all over chairs and eating a huge cookie and stealing and eating a big muffin haha. We went back home pretty early so we could get to bed at a decent time since its going to be such a long weekend.
Christmas eve morning we got up and went to my moms for breakfast. I didn't have any shopping to do so we just came home after and JD got a good nap. After his nap we went over to Jeff's parents house to have our Christmas with them. Sarah and Ty got JD a big train table and train set. He loved it! And I wish we could bring it home but we just don't have the room. He got a few smaller things from Jenny and Jeff...cars dishes, some puzzles, a cars book, and a few animals. Overall he did pretty well minus the mini meltdown when we first got there. I think he just got a little overwhelmed. When we go over there everyone is do excited to see him(which, can you blame them?) that I think he gets overwhelmed easily. He was definitely ready for bed when we got home. He almost didn't even make it home awake.
Christmas morning we did our stockings. JD got lots of different cars: a buzz car, 2 cars from the movie, a couple Mickey cars, and an airplane. He also got a new mater movie and a new zhu zhu pet and a toy story mini magna doodle. I love how excited he gets over everything. He kept saying "open it!" to everything he opened. It was so cute. JD and Jeff got me a Bucky decal for my car which I have wanted since we got my new car a year ago, and some Wisconsin socks and headbands. Jeff's stocking was pretty boring with just new socks, a belt, and an iTunes gift card. After opening stockings we went back to Jeff's parents house for breakfast. JD got to play with hi train again which he was excited about. On the way over there he asked woody if he wanted to go play with the train. It was adorable. Just as cute as when he drops him and says "oh! Woody! Are you ok?" haha...I love that kid. We didn't stay long at their house before we left for my parents house. Once everyone got there we opened gifts. JD got so much stuff that he didn't even want to finish opening them all because he just wanted to play with them. My parents got him a big buzz and a McQueen tent along with a few other smaller things. Sam and dani got him a shake and go cars race track which has so far been a big hit! They also got him a packers potato head. Ben bought him a party rock crew shirt and a McQueen and mater bubble bath set which JD calls mater bubbles :) we got a pretty cute picture of JD in his new shirt

What a cutie.
Rachel and Matt got him cars book that comes with little cars and Hayden bought him a McQueen push light.
Dave bought him a McQueen(of course) duplos set. That is our first duplos so hopefully we can expand on that. And Michael bought him a millennium falcon spaceship with chewbacca and hans solo. He also loves this toy and eating him say chewbacca is basically the funniest thing ever! But he likes hiding him in the spaceship and then finding him.

My parents got me some new sheets and a few things for the baby, Ben got me a pair of shoes which are very comfortable, sam and dani bought me a new blender which I was probably most excited about-its probably 100 times better than my current blender. Dave and Michael bought me a new coat for JD which I actually got for my birthday a few weeks ago. It was a very long day an by the time JD woke up from his nap he was kind of falling apart. He was very very tired. We went home shortly after so he could get to bed. Ben came over later to watch the packer game with us while I attempted to clean up a bit, but I ended up leaving most of it for Monday.
Jeff and I gave JD his gifts from us a couple of different days so he would have time to play with them. We got a bunch of animals, a woody and Jesse figure, a Francesco car and buzz spaceship and a remote control McQueen car which he did not like at all. I think he was scared of it. It didn't help that a couple days after e got it, it was on a shelf above him when he pushed the button and it drove right into his head...poor kid. But at least he liked some of his presents.
We were very blessed this year to be able to spend time with everyone and they all blessed us so much. It was a very good Christmas.

First doctor appointment

2011-11-28T20:56:00.001-08:00

I don't know what it's gonna take for me to get back in the habit of writing every day but I sure can't seem to remember! I thought about maybe just writing once a week but then I realized I know I would miss so many things. I guess I will just have to keep trying.
Today I had my first appointment with my OB. It went ok. I got a little frustrated because I felt like she was trying to persuade me to get a flu shot after I had already said no but I guess she was just doing her job. She said everything looked good and she found the heartbeat after trying for quite some time which made me a little nervous. What makes me more nervous is now she wants me to have an ultrasound later this week and I couldn't really read her as to why I needed one. Originally she said if she couldn't find the heartbeat I should have one but we did find it. Who knows. I kept trying to figure out why without just coming out and asking but she was not really giving any straight answers. So now I will have to wait until Thursday which seems like it is years away.
The rest of the day went well. JD has been so happy lately and so good. I love it when he is so happy like that. He was playing this weird game tonight where he kept sitting in odd random places like the bedroom doorway or the middle of the bathroom and then call me over just to sit there for 2 seconds before he would crawl to a different spot and do the same thing. Haha...he can be so goofy. He's been kind of a snuggle bug lately too which I love! It's so sweet when he will lay his head on your shoulder or curl up in a little ball on your lap. I love it.

Snuggling watching toy story.
Tonight when I was putting JD to bed I fell asleep...again!! It's so frustrating! I had so much to get done tonight especially because I wasn't here for nap time today and now all of it has to fit into my schedule later this week. Ugh... I think I may have Jeff come in to wake me up now. Although at the same time if I'm so tired that I fall asleep after doing nothing but trying to stay awake, maybe I need the sleep. Oh well...
Back to work tomorrow for what promises to be a long week since I have to be early and or stay late almost every day. But at least it's my birthday week :)

JDs cheesecake

2011-11-22T21:09:00.001-08:00

Today was our last day of work for almost a week. I'm so excited about our time off even though I'm tired just thinking about how exhausting it will be. We have a long couple of days ahead of us. I am very glad we have tomorrow off though. I feel like one of the most stressful parts of holidays is coming home to messy house and a list of things to do. Hopefully I will be able to get everything in order tomorrow.
JD was so funny tonight. He kept trying to do what Jeff was doing during his workout. It was so cute. He was in such a good mood tonight because he took a great nap today. Jeff left to go to his parents and sit in the hot tub for awhile so JD and I decided to get a jumpstart on all of our food that we have to make. He sat up on the counter and helped me make one of our cheesecakes. It was so adorable. He held his little measuring cups and would say "mix! mix!" when I would turn the mixer on. This is the first time he has helped me make a cheesecake so I'm sure it will be a perfect one. I love that he is old enough to do things with now and to help me make stuff.
Overall it was a pretty good day. I'm looking forward to my first appointment tomorrow!

Pregnancy brain

2011-11-07T19:22:00.001-08:00

I am in a terrible habit of forgetting to write in my blog. Can I blame on the so called "pregnancy brain"? It seems like since it's such a well known thing that I should be able to use it as an excuse. I wish I could remember though! Speaking of pregnancy related symptoms. I am so tired lately! Today I took a nap for an hour and a half and write now it's 9 and I feel like I could sleep for the next 15 hours. I am so looking forward to my second trimester and not being quite so worn out.
Today was a normal Monday minus my little boy being so sick :( he was so tired that he fell asleep on the couch before naptime. He has never done that before. He took another great nap though, 1230-4!! He was happy when he woke up until dinner--French toast and he wouldn't even try it. While I was making dinner JD wanted to go outside and I said I couldn't take him but maybe daddy would when he got home. The second Jeff got home JD said "shoes on! Shoes on!" I couldn't believe he remembered I told him that like 45 min earlier. Jeff took him for a short walk and JD was so excited to tell me about the moon and the stars when he got back. The rest of the night we just hung out and watched cars 2 before he went to bed. After he was sleeping I did my grocery list for tomorrow and tried to stay awake...no luck...I'm going to bed.

Christmas Lists

2011-11-06T19:32:00.000-08:00

Church this morning was not great for JD. But at least this week I have an excuse. He's had a bad cold all week so I can somewhat blame it on that.
After church we had to get some groceries and then came home to clean up an make some food. I cut up some cheese and sausage for the boys before JD went down for nap and then made reubens, which apparently weren't as good because I used real meat instead of processed-what-ever! Then I layed down with JD for awhile until he woke up around 330. We just hung out this afternoon. I got to relax and play with JD for awhile which I always wish I had more time for. Jeff went to get Hardee's for dinner and after JD went to bed I worked on Christmas lists for awhile. I cant believe I havent started yet! I have so much to do. Tonight I just worked on making a list for JD, I didn't web start trying to think of things for other people. But I'm getting so excited for Christmas!

Hiding in the dryer

2011-10-31T17:31:00.001-07:00

Halloween today. We didn't really do anything halloweenesque since we went trick or treating the past 2 days. We just had a regular Monday. We cleaned for a bit, ran some errands to target and the the mall then came back to clean some more. I tried really hard to make time for JD today and I always wish I had more but today was better than most.
Today I was in the middle of running around grabbing laundry to throw in the wash and when I got back to the bathroom, this is where I found JD...

He is so funny. He is constantly doing things to make me laugh. Today he stepped on a toy in the living room and instead of crying he said "oh shoot! Oh shoot!"...haha it was so funny. He is so cute.
We were gonna go trick or treating with the Wirtzs but decided not to. I made Parmesan chicken for dinner and let JD have some chocolate ice cream for dessert. He had a bath and then I had some time to play and color with him before watching toy story and putting him down for bed. I love my days with him.

Goofy...

Trick or treating in stoughton

2011-10-29T21:13:00.000-07:00

This morning we got up and went to my moms for awhile and went to target on the way home. Jeff was busy finishing up his costume for tonight. After JDs nap we were getting all ready to go trick or treating in stoughton with Rachel and Hayden but since I had to wake JD up to get him ready, he wasn't in a very good mood :( he was screaming about putting his costume on. It was one of his biggest fits to date. We finally got it on and of course he then loved it. He loves it so much we couldn't get him to take it off when we got home. He finally took it off but still wore the wings with his pjs til bedtime. We stopped at Jeff's parents so they could see his costume. He did look super cute!! He kept jumping off the step into a pile of leaves like he was flying...haha.
Jeff went downtown tonight in his costume for Halloween. His costume turned out pretty good.

But I still think JD was cuter :)

I'm so glad JD got into trick or treating. It's much more fun when he is excited and having fun!

New maternity clothes

2011-10-20T20:43:00.000-07:00

Back to target again today. I had to get be new pjs for all the kids. I made sweet and sour meatballs for the Wirtzs today. My favorite part of making that is the left overs the next day. It's one of my favorite meals but there is no way Jeff would ever eat it so I can't make it for us, so the only time I get it is when they have leftovers.
Jeff had bible study tonight so I was stuck in the bedroom. I had a bunch of stuff to do online so at least I had something to do. I ordered JD some new pjs and a new pair of maternity jeans for me. When I was pregnant with JD I borrowed alot of clothes from Alanna which I can't do this time because she gave them to her sister so I'm gonna have to get a few things this time. Plus they say you show much sooner with your second pregnancy so I'll need everything sooner. I shopped around a little bit but unfortunately didn't have much luck so I just got the jeans.

My cute little boy watching mickey :)

Flower from my baby

2011-10-19T20:28:00.000-07:00

I just found out yesterday that im pregnant and already I am so tired! I remember being a little more tired with JD but not like this. By the end of the day I am just exhausted. But I'm so excited that it helps me get through the day.
Pretty normal Wednesday. Did our target run and made some apple crisp at the Wirtzs. My sneaky little boy stole the crackers out of the cabinet and went to town on them... Haha

Jeff came home tonight. He stopped and got me a flower on the way home :) He is so sweet. What a lucky girl I am :)
Jeff switched his bible study nights to Thursday's so we had a nice quiet night at home. Love those nights.

My beautiful flower from my baby :)

BFP

2011-10-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

I found out I'm pregnant this morning!! :) finally! It seems like we have been trying for so long but really this was our first month. I am so excited. Jeff is gone tonight and I wanted to wait to tell him tomorrow but I couldn't keep my big mouth shut so I told him on the phone tonight. I actually couldn't believe I got a positive test today because I'm only 10dpo which is pretty early. The only reason I tested was because it seemed like I was a little more moody than normal(poor Jeff). So June 30th we are expecting baby #2. Can't wait!!
We had a pretty regular Tuesday. It was hard not to tell anybody. But it is still pretty early so I think I'll wait a little while. We had to work late tonight. Just had enough time to clean up a bit before getting JD to bed.
What a good day!! :) So happy!!

Busy birthday week

2011-10-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

We are going to have a very busy week this week. When I got to work this morning Alanna dumped so much work on me for the week. Friday is Nolans birthday party so I have to make all the food for that and then they are going to have family here all weekend so I am also in charge of the food for the entire weekend. It comes out to about 6 meals including one that is for 30+ people. This is one of the weeks I don't love my job.
The day went fairly smoothly up until the afternoon. We had to work late and it just gets to be so long on these nights. Plus it was raining so we couldn't even be outside much.
JD got hit twice by hallee today :( it was so sad. I felt so bad for him! But it was kinda cute because he kept saying in a sad voice... Hallee hit :( poor kid.
Our night was good. I got home in time to give JD a bath and then he watched veggie tales with daddy while I cleaned up. After he went to bed jeff and I had some taquitos and watched a couple episodes of DHW.

Closet work

2011-10-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

I spent most of my day today working on the closet trying to get it cleaned out a little more. I feel like no matter what I do it jut is never going to get done. It's very frustrating. I wanted to be done by November but right now it looks like there's no end in sight. Oh well, I'll just keep working.
We did run to target today and also made some carmel cookies. I set aside a little time to play with JD and he loved it. I wish I could do that more easily but it always seems like I get distracted easily with other things that I feel like I should be doing. But I'm glad I made the time today.
There was a brewer game and the bears-lions game on tonight that jeff wanted to watch so I watched some and ended up falling asleep on the couch for awhile. When I went in the bedroom to go to bed I found JD like this

Haha...I dont know how he can end up completely upside down like that. What a goof. He's so darn cute though :)

Tires and dresser

2011-10-09T20:04:00.000-07:00

We went to church this morning and we decided to have jeff drop JD off in the nursery to see if he would do better. I dont know if it worked any better but at least I wasn't in there to see his sad little cry.
After church we came home and I made tacos for lunch. Right after we went to drop off my car to get some new tires which I desperately needed. Then we ran into walmart to buy a dresser for me. It's nothing special, just the cheapest thing they had. It took jeff 2 hours to put it together though! What would I do without him :)
After JD woke up we went to pick up my car and then JD and I went to hyvee to get some food. We came home and JD had dinner and I bath. Dave and ben came over around 730 for the packer game. I went to get dinner at bw3s and came home to make some monkey bread before putting JD to bed.
It was a very long day but felt somewhat productive. So glad I have tomorrow off.

Normal Mondays

2011-10-03T19:45:00.000-07:00

I think going back to our regular schedule won't be so bad. I've missed my Monday's off so much and I'm so glad I have them back.
JD had a rough night last night and was up alot. We ended up sleeping until 730 this morning. He hasn't seemed that sick, just a runny nose and a cough but I guess it's just worse at night.
We ran a few errands this morning and then came home and did some cleaning. I spent a big chunk of nap time working on our finances for the past few months.
Made chili for dinner and JD got a haircut and a bath before bed.
We watched up all night before we went to bed early since jeff has to get up early tomorrow.

He sure does love laying on her...haha

Packer game at sarahs

2011-10-02T19:47:00.000-07:00

JD has been having a hard time with nursery at church again. For so long he was doing great but now he just cries and cries when we drop him off. I think it's because just as he was getting used to the room he was in, he switched rooms and it's kind of like we are starting all over. It's sad leaving him while he is crying. Hopefully he will get used to it again quickly.
We came home after church and I cleaned up a bit before putting JD down for his nap. Ben came to watch the games with jeff until JD woke up and then we went over to sarahs for awhile to watch part of the packer game. We didn't stay long over there. When we came back home we ordered pizza from papa johns. It was very good and I always forget how much I like their pizza. After JD went to bed I ran to get shakes from culvers for ben jeff and I and then worked on coupons the rest of the night.

Eatin breakast :)

Playing on Daves phone.

Wisconsin-Nebraska game

2011-10-01T21:12:00.000-07:00

This morning we went to breakfast with my family at a new place called the manna cafe. It was pretty good. I still like my routine of going to the jet room. I guess I like what I like and don't like changing it. But I did like that they have more coffee options than most places. JD did pretty well but was still running around quite a bit. After breakfast we stopped at target on the way home. Jeff left shortly after we got home to go look for some badger clothes and then went to Bens for the brewer game.
I cleaned out our pantry closet which took the entire naptime. After JD woke up I had to run back to target for a few things. Then we spent the rest of the night at home. Jeff went downtown for the badger game so he was gone all night. We are playing Nebraska and it was probably the biggest game of the year but we ended killing them and it almost got boring towards the end.
I watched the game while I did caught up on a few things online and ordered a few things for JD and the Wirtz kids. We'll see if jeff makes it home tonight... :)

Haha...found this when I was cleaning today.

Date night :)

2011-09-30T20:49:00.000-07:00

This morning Hallee had swim, again, and cried the whole time, again. Alanna came with since it was her last day off but it didn't seem to help at all. I don't mind going to swim but it gets pretty old pretty fast. Luckily for me we couldn't find a day next session that will work for me to take her so we only have a couple weeks left.
I ended up working most of the day today and didn't get home until around 4. I had to quick take a shower and get ready and clean because Jenny was coming to stay with JD while jeff and I went to dinner. We haven't gone out in a long time and it was nice to have the night off and spend time with Jeff. JD did great with Jenny too which made is easier.
We ended the night watching a movie called unhitched which was kinda weird and nothing I would watch again. But it was a good night :)

Crayon everywhere

2011-09-15T19:11:00.000-07:00

I had somewhat of a disaster this afternoon. I made potato bar for dinner which is very good but requires alot of work. I had JD coloring during most of it but when he got down he must have swiped a crayon. I went out in the living room and he had colored on EVERYTHING! the loveseat was covered in blue and orange crayon, he colored on the glass doors, the floor, his bike, the couch, everything. I panicked for 30 seconds and then remembered I'm awesome and spent extra money on washable crayons. Everything cleaned up super easy and it was no problem. But I still was not very happy with him.
Before JD went to bed I had time to sit and read some books with him. I love when I have time to sit and read or sit and play with him without feeling like I should be doing something else. He deserves more of those times than I usually give him.
Tonight was a good night, just siting and watching DHW with jeff. I love my relaxed nights.

These were all so cute I couldn't pick just one :)

First Monday

2011-08-29T21:05:00.000-07:00

Today was our first Monday of work during Alannas maternirty leave. It was not easy. Sunday night was depressing knowing we had to get up and I know the rest of this week will seem long even though we only have half days because it's 5 days instead of 4. But I am still loving my afternoons. JD naps so well here. It will be hard for him to get used to napping over there again.
Nolan went with Alanna to meet his teacher this morning. I took the other kids to go grocery shopping. Its hard to believe he will be going to school next week. Ive been worried about him but I think he will do ok. His schedule is perfect, for me anyways, not so much for him. He leaves as soon as I get there in the morning and gets home a little after 11, just enough time for lunch and naps. I think this school year will end up being pretty good.
Tonight Jeff took JD and Mia for a walk while I took a long shower which was very nice. I love when I get a chance to have a few minutes to myself.
All I can think about is if I am pregnant. I just want to know!! I am at the point where its driving me so crazy that I am pretty sure I am making up symptoms in my head and convincing myself I am!! Who's idea was the 2ww?! Maybe its there to teach us patience but I feel like I have been patient enough and now I just want to know already! But, no choice, so I will wait some more....
I took this picture of JD today... haha He thought the hat was pretty cool :)

Planning JDs bedroom

2011-08-28T21:03:00.000-07:00

Church in the morning. Jeff left early because he was going to the Brewer game today. JD and I went to Target for some groceries on the way home. During his nap I spent about 2 hours trying to figure out how we could make this place work with two kids. I think I figured it out but it is going to be several big projects and my goal is to get it done by November. I want everything done before Christmas so that I know what I will need and I can ask for specific things for gifts. I want to try to make our closet into a bedroom for JD which I think is doable but it would require emptying it out completely. I want to put the majority of Jeffs clothes in our big closet in the living room and get another dresser to fit the rest of mine in in the bedroom. I measured in the closet and its big enough for a twin bed for JD, another reason I want it done early so JD can get used to sleeping in there. I would take the door off so there is plenty of airflow. I think I might be able to make it work but like I said, ALOT of big jobs. I guess I should know if Im pregant or not before getting too many plans in order but doesnt hurt to be prepared I guess. In the afternoon JD and I went back to target to price out some dressers and a few other things. Jeff came home right before JD went to bed. I got ready for the week, made my grocery list for the Wirtzs and watched DHW with the husband before bed.

House switch and sold Integra

2011-08-26T22:28:00.000-07:00

Went to my moms in the morning. Our living situation has been getting to me recently and I kind of unloaded on my mom because I just needed to vent. At time I feel totally ok living here and feel like I can make anything work and then other times, like now, I feel like if we dont get out of here I will have some kind of breakdown. But by the end of the day today I felt like I was back to normal and I was trying to figure something out. Just one of those days I guess.
Jeff went to his parents for awhile this morning and when he got back he told me they talked about us possibly living in their house for awhile and them living here. It was the topic of discussion basically all day and for awhile we thought we could make it work but by the end of the day Jenny decided it wouldnt work with Bethany.
We ended up going over there for a cookout for dinner. Jeff ended up selling his car, finally! We didnt get quite as much as we wanted but we are both so relieved it is gone!
Another busy day and yet there wasnt a minute that I wasnt thinking about a baby. How am I going to wait another whole week?!?!?

Packers pre season

2011-08-26T20:21:00.000-07:00

JD and I worked until 1230 today and then came home. While he napped I spent most of the afternoon cleaning because we had Jeffs family over tonight for the Packer game. We ordered pizza(my vote...no cleanup kicks butt). JD did great except that we had to keep him up really late so he could see Grandma. I know he will spend the rest of the weekend catching up on his sleep but thats ok. He just gets easier and easier schedule-wise. He is becoming pretty flexible which is great and makes life alot easier. Everybody left around 1030 and Jeff and I watched some DHW before bed.
Baby Ruby...or Baby Boobie as Hallee calls her...ha

The Switch

2011-08-25T22:44:00.000-07:00

We had swim today. Last one for Sophia and Nolan. Next week Sophia starts school and we will be going to Hallees swim class instead. Im not sure how she will do but it will give me an idea of when we should start with JD. On the way back from swim I stopped at bw3s to get lunch for the kids. Nolan loves bw3s, he gets really excited when we go.
I made spaghetti for dinner and JD ate great. I think he ate one and a half breadsticks. He loves breadsticks! And he says it so cute! He always eats the spaghetti really well too. I think I need to start making it like once a week because he eats so well.
Jeff went to get a redbox for us to watch tonight. We got the switch. Ive been wanting to see it. Its with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Batemen. It was kinda weird but I liked it.
Friday tomorrow!!

Makin momma laugh

2011-08-22T20:06:00.000-07:00

Today was our last day off. We spent it doing normal Monday things. I had to make dinner for the Wirtzs still so we ran that over in the morning and then had to drop a few things off at my parents. I felt like I got alot done today and felt somewhat prepared for the week as much as I am still dreading it.
For the first time today, JD was purposefully doing something to make me laugh and I just loved it. We were playing on the bed and he kept making himself fall down and saying "woah!!" and then look to see if I was laughing. He is something else.
After JD was in bed tonight jeff and I watched desperate housewives. I miss that show! We haven't been able to watch the most recent one but I got a hulu subscription so now we can. It made jeff and I both want ice cream because we always used to eat ice cream when we would watch it.
I went to bed around 10 tonight, earliest in a while. Work tomorrow...
19 Months today!!

Painting

2011-08-15T22:59:00.000-07:00

Today was our first full day off with Jeff being gone. It was super productive. We went to Home Depot first and I got some paint to repaint our brown wall in the living room and got some drop lights which will probably end up getting returned but it was worth a shot. Then we ran a few more errands before coming home. I got the whole wall painted during naptime which was awesome. It looks much better!
This afternoon my dad called and asked if we wanted to go to dinner at A&W. We went out with him and my mom and michael. JD ate barely anything, like a few fries, until ice cream. He of course ate all of that and then when he couldnt get any more with his spoon he picked up the bowl and started drinking and licking the rest out haha.

What a cutie. After dinner JD got a quick bath before bed and then I watched some Greys before bed.

My handsome boy :)

2011-07-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

I took a picture of JD today and as soon as I looked at it, it freaked me out how old he looked. It made me so sad!

I don't know what it is...maybe the little tennis shoes or maybe his haircut. Whatever it is I thought he just looked really old.
Today we ran a few errands and stopped by our house so the kids could play with Mia a little. She always loves that.
I'm still working on getting food in the freezer for them so hopefully I can at least have a few days off. I'm trying to think of something I could do with JD during our time off but I'm drawing a blank.
Tonight jeff didn't end up having Bible study so he was home most of the night. We watched a few episodes of glee. Still trying to finish up by the end of the week.
2 more days of my hopefully last normal week for awhile!

My handsome boy :)

Sharing toys

2011-07-26T20:47:00.000-07:00

I know I'm biased but JD is such a good kid. He amazes me every day. Today in particular he was sharing his toys better than I've ever seen any kid share before. Hallee kept stealing these balls he was playing with and I kept yelling at her to stop and he picked out 2 of them and went and gave them to her! What?! He is supposed to be selfish!! He's only 18months! Then he kept including her in what he was doing and it was his idea! You know when your kids are crazy naughty, you would think that that would make you cry but when he is so good like that, that's what makes me cry! Because he is so good! And he's so happy! It makes me feel like I'm not disappointing him and that maybe I'm doing a good job. And I'm so proud of him that I don't have to worry as much when he plays with other kids because I know he's well behaved.
We just did grocery shopping today, not too exciting. No meeting tonight so we were home around 530. Jeff and I watched some glee when he got back from his game while I folded laundry.

He was sharing one of his balls and tell Hallee where to put it on the toy. What a sweetie.

Chicken nuggets for dinner and he actually ate them! Alot of them! But I suppose I should mention by the end of the meal he was eating spoonfuls of ketchup haha. But chicken! That awesome! That's an actual meat that he is voluntarily putting in his mouth. That counts as progress and a victory for dinner. Such a good day :)

McQueen obsession

2011-07-25T21:04:00.001-07:00

Another Monday gone...I'm really going to miss my Monday's! It's all I could think about today, ghat it could be my last one for awhile. But I'm hoping I end up getting more time off than I think now.
I cleaned out our front closet today which was in a word discusting. I just hate that whole corner, nasty closet and there's always garbage over there...ew. But at least it's done for awhile now.
JD has a massive McQueen obsession. It's all he wants to do. I tried to severely limit his McQueen intake today which made for a pretty unhappy boy but he managed. He is so cute though when he asks to watch it! From the minute he wakes up until bed it's all he wants. Even if he doesn't watch it, he just likes it on in the background I think. What a goof. :)
I made Stromboli for dinner with mashed potatoes and corn as per Jeffs request. JD got a bath and went to be and jeff and I watched glee. We want to finish it before our hulu trial is up.
Work tomorrow...no telling how many more days though! Hard to believe it could be my last normal week for 2 months. Better get to bed though.

Organizing

2011-07-23T20:06:00.000-07:00

Finally a Saturday without plans. JD was kind of cranky today but completely understandable after his very long night last night. We went to my moms in the morning and made 2 quick stops on the way home at marshalls and target. I got a pair of new moccasins at marshalls for only $10! Super excited since I live in those in the fall months.
JD took a great nap today and I worked on some much needed organization and cupboard cleaning while he slept. Jeff bought a new surround system and worked on that for a big part of the day.
I had to run back to target after JDs nap to get a few bins to help with organization. We ordered pizza for dinner because I was in the middle of so much and didn't want to quit to make dinner. JD ate his usual 3 pieces...he sure loves pizza.
He got a bath and then went to bed. Jeff left to meet up with friends and I did laundry and watched some Greys and stayed up too late...stupid show is so addicting.

Nightly thing at our house...putting away 50 DVDs once JD is sleepin.

18 months

2011-07-22T20:26:00.000-07:00

My baby is a year and a half old today! So hard to believe! He is growing up so fast :(
We started the morning making cinnamon rolls with Nolan. JD got so excited when I asked if he wanted one. Haha...its awesome that he's learning names of foods so that he gets excited and knows what I'm talking about. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast...I'm a terrible mother.

The boys eatin their cinnamon rolls.
My mom came to clean today so we ran a few errands to get out of the house. I made several meals again today to get the freezer stocked a little. I made beef rice and mushroom casserole, chicken pot pie, and barbecue chicken. It kept me busy almost all day!
After work we came home to get ready for Tylers wedding. I was a little nervous to bring JD but I'm glad we did. He did great and gave me a reason to leave early! He looked so cute in his like ralph Lauren polo :)

We got home around 930 and he went right to bed and I made something I eat since I didn't eat at the wedding, watched a little greys and then went to bed myself.

Rash

2011-07-21T20:33:00.001-07:00

JD had a terrible rash today. He's kind of had a mild one for a few days but all of a sudden today it just got 10 times worse! It doesn't seem to be bothering him which is good but I still feel so bad for him! Hopefully it gets better soon.
Pretty normal Thursday today. I spent a ton of time trying to get some things cleaned out for Alanna before the baby comes. Today I did the freezer and one pantry shelf along with making a meal for the freezer. It's been so hot out so we haven't been able to go outside at all which has given me extra time to work on inside things this week which was actually pretty good timing since she will probably have the baby next week.
The kids has swim again so JD and Hallee got to play in the playroom again which they love to do.

My baby's rash :( poor thing!

Doing his usual pantsless jump from ottoman to couch :) making his usual face...haha. He's amazing.

Jeffs gonna kill me for this but it's too funny:) that cheese is so long! He also is amazing :)

Train tables

2011-07-19T20:04:00.001-07:00

It was extremely hot again today. Most people look forward to when it's hot out but I get pretty annoyed with it pretty quickly. Today the heat index was over 100. Just ridiculous. I'm so looking forward to fall!
Today Alanna and I made some final decisions about maternity leave and finalized the rest of my shopping list of things to get before the baby. We were stuck inside today because it was so hot. It was a little challenging to keep everyone busy. We did go grocery shopping which took a big chunk of the morning. Then in the afternoon I took the kids to play with the train table at barnes and noble. I had to pick out a baby book for the new baby and I thought I would kill 2 birds with one stone by getting it somewhere the kids could play.

There was no chance I was going to get him to look at me for a picture so I gave up pretty quick.
Then since they all did so well I took them to get ice cream at culvers only we brought it home so they could eat dinner first. JD didn't eat great of course since I had ice cream for him. But as soon as he saw it he got so excited!

Last story of the day...JD has loved jumpin from the ottoman to the couch at the Wirtzs. Today they decided to jump onto a beanbag instead of the couch. JD of course completely missed the beanbag and basically faceplants into the ground. Poor kid :( but he got right up and tried again :)
Tonight we worked late but I had time to sneak in a quick bath for JD before bed. Jeff picked up dinner and a movie while I was putting JD to bed. We watched the adjustment bureau. It was really good. One of the better movies I've seen in awhile.
Work again tomorrow...getting excited about hopefully having some time off soon.

Back home

2011-07-17T20:31:00.001-07:00

Finally back home today. It seems like it's been alot longer than 2 days. JD got up early again today which I cannot figure out because he was up so late again last night. He was kind of a mess all morning and while it was really frustrating me I couldn't really blame him too much because he hasn't gotten anywhere near as much sleep as he normally does.
I basically spent the morning packing and then JD and I left around noon to come home. When we got home the rest of the day unpacking. It is just so much work packing and unpacking. Jeff went to get qdoba for dinner and picked up a redbox for us. We watched sanctum after JD went to bed. Not the greatest movie. We had time to watch an episode of glee after too. Nice to relax at home and nice to be in my own bed.
Tonight when I was putting JD to bed I notices he needed a diaper so I changed him and noticed his shorts were a little wet so I put pj pants on instead and I guess it's been awhile since he wore pants because he just kept looking at them like he had never seen them before haha. Then he took a couple steps and looked again. What a goofball :)
So happy I have a day at home tomorrow!

Cookie in the car

2011-07-14T20:30:00.001-07:00

This week has gone by pretty fast. I can't decide of it's good or bad though. I am very excited about this weekend and definitely looking forward to it but at the same time I did not get enough done. I feel like I packed in a rush and I know I'm going to forget important things. If only I could think of them now. I think the main thing stressing me out is that I have to do all my last minute stuff before I go to work tomorrow morning...yuck.
Today was a pretty good day. We had swim class in the morning and for some reason I decided to get the kids cookies after class to eat on the way home....what a terrible idea...

There was chocolate in his hair.
JD has been napping so good lately. The past few days have been at least 3 hour naps! Today was no exception but I know why he slept so good today...

No pants :) I will be so sad the day I can't see him walk around in diapers anymore.
This afternoon was pretty nice. Kinda cloudy so there wasn't a burning sun. I got a bunch of picture and video outside today.

He's really been into that car lately. He'll hang out in there for a long time!

This is Addy. She is the Wirtzs neighbor and JD has a little crush on her :) he always says--hi addy!! Which sounds more like hi daddy but whatever it's cute either way! She is just like him and won't sit still for a picture so I decided to not even try for a good one.
After work we came home to pack as much as we could tonight and I fit in some Greys. Condo tomorrow...can't wait!

Baby comin soon

2011-07-12T20:32:00.001-07:00

I keep thinking Alanna is still a long time from her due date but it became a reality today when I got over there because all of the baby stuff is set up. She is just a couple of weeks away now. I am really looking forward to having a little extra time off. I'm glad we have everything figured out and I'm glad I don't have to worry about nap time being awkward. I am so looking forward to getting a glimpse of what life is like as a stay at home mom. Or I guess at least a part time stay at home mom. I hope it doesn't all go by too quickly. I'm not all that worried about having 5 kids instead of 4. It will be good practice for JD. He has grown up so much in the past few weeks. I can't wait for him to be a big brother!
Today was a pretty basic Tuesday. Jeff came over for lunch because I didn't have anything to pack for a lunch today(wife failure...). No meeting so we were home around 530, just enough time to make dinner. We had sloppy joes, waffle fries, and corn. JD loved the fries(surprise surprise) and once I got him to try the corn he loved that too. Jeff had frisbee so I did laundry and watched Greys. We had some ice cream and watched an episode of Glee when he got home. Then I turned the xbox off before bed ;)

Missed a picture for the day so I quick got one of him sleepin. He is seriously adorable. I <3 him :)

Haydens Birthday

2011-07-11T20:47:00.001-07:00

Another busy Monday. I miss my relaxed Mondays. As soon as I got up this morning instated working on Haydens cake and pretty much worked on it all day. We ran a few errands in the morning but other than that we were just home. Ben and Mandy stopped by for a little while. I feel like I didn't get anything done today though because I was just working on the cake. I wanted to get the house in order since we are leaving Friday for the weekend. I think my nights are gonna end up being pretty busy this week.
JD went down late for his nap so he slept until around 415. I had to wake him up for us to leave. It was really sad though because I kept trying to get him out of bed and he would crawl back over and lay down :(
We stopped at west town to get JD a pair of jeans. I had some coupons that combined I could get a free pair of jeans from gap and I didn't want it to expire before I could get them so we ran in there quick.
Then we went over to chuck e cheese for Haydens birthday party. JD went nuts. I guess he is passes the stage of getting overwhelmed at a place like that because he loved every second of it, including the pizza and cake! He wasn't a huge fan of the characters on the stage though haha. As discusting as that place is and as worried as I was about all the germs, I'm so glad he had fun!!

Not a great picture but JD was lounging on Mia and it was so adorable. I was so mad I missed getting a picture of them. But in this picture JD is headed for Mias bone which he ended up chewing on it while laying on the floor...gross.

Mallards Game

2011-07-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

We went to the mallards game with Jeffs family today. First we had church in the morning and then came home for JDs nap. We had to miss aprils graduation party which I felt very bad about.
JD loved the game though. He got to go out on the field and play catch and got this little thing that makes a duck noise when you blow in it. It was pretty hot out but they had a little room with air conditioning so he could cool off. He had so much fun but was completely exhausted by the time we left! On the way home jeff and I picked up a redbox...beastly...terrible movie.
I started baking Haydens cake tonight so I didn't have quite as much to do tomorrow. It's still going to be alot of work even though I'm trying to simplify it.

Haha...so red already. He got a chicken hat when we walked in.

My 2 cute boys:)

New toy!

Playing with grandma in the sandbox. He had a long fun day!!

JDs haircut

2011-07-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

Saturday...finally. Went to my moms in the morning. Got nothing done because I stayed too long. Came home around 1130 and did housework. JD napped great. Jeff had a lengthy massage during JDs nap. After nap we ran some errands. I had to buy anew hair clippers for jeff because JD threw the last one and broke it! Stinker... But when we got home I made some Parmesan chicken for dinner and JD got a haircut(best one yet! He looks adorable!) and a bath before bed.
Jeff hung out for awhile before meeting his friends downtown which left me and my new obsession...greys...

Soccer camp 4

2011-07-08T21:30:00.001-07:00

Finally soccer is over. Today was the best so far. Nolan actually played soccer for about half the class which is more than any other day and hallee and JD were much easier because I got out some stickers and a little notepad to color on. Ah the power of stickers.
My mom also came to clean today and it seemed to make the morning go by a bit faster. Great naps all around today too. So glad it's Friday!
JD and I had most of the night to ourselves because jeff didnt get home until JDs bedtime. He had ravioli (or oli-oli) for dinner and had a really long much needed bath. He's been outside so much this weekend hasnt had a bath since Monday. Other than that I picked up a little and then played with JD and watched Mickey until jeff got home around 7.
JD went to bed and I painted my toes and watched a movie called the dilemma with jeff. Not a great movie. I laughed but I probably wouldn't watch it again.
Soooo happy it's the weekend!

Ha...he had just woke up and his hair was awesome!

Sweet boy...he wanted to share a sticker with Mia :) even though he just kept biting them off.

Soccer camp 3

2011-07-07T20:11:00.000-07:00

Soccer...again... That's all I have to say about that.

Nolan playing by himself on the other side of the field :(
Prett basic day. It was pretty nice out so played outside most of the day.

Jeff is gone tonight so just me and the kiddo. He did so good tonight and let me get so much done. I love it when I have enough done that I can just sit with him for a few minutes before bed.
After he went down I watched some Greys and talked to jeff a little before bed.

Sleepy boy :)

Soccer camp 2

2011-07-06T20:10:00.001-07:00

Second day of soccer camp. We made a couple quick stops before it but it still felt like we were there all morning. At least I had a stroller today.
The best part of the day was meeting jeff for lunch. We went to culvers by the mall. I think for the second time this week, and probably ever, JD ate the best of all the kids. He was loooving the ketchup! He even ate some meat! Combined with eating peas yesterday he sure is surprising me lately! Next thing you know he may eat an actual piece of fruit! Yeah...probably not but I can dream :)
Good naps today, besides hallee...what a surprise. After naps we played outside until Alanna got home at 515(ugh...) I spent some time talking to Jennifer outside and she said she may know of a house we can rent in the area. She said she would get the info for me so we'll see if anything happens with that.
Jeff had Bible study tonight so it felt like the whole night was rushed. JD got to play outside for awhile before bed. I love seeing him so happy and smiley :)

Cinnamon roll for breakfast! He kept trying to say cinnamon roll and it was so adorable. I can't even figure out how to spell what he sounded like but it was kinda like " ma-moooolllll" haha...oh well I tried...that's what video is for :)

He is so cute!!

Soccer camp 1

2011-07-05T20:17:00.001-07:00

First day back today. The kids were so excited to see eachother. The day went ok. Not what I expected though because when I got to work I found out Nolan has soccer camp every morning this week way out by hilldale. I think it's gonna be a long week trying to fit everything in. I'm hoping it rains through the night tonight so that maybe I can have one day off tomorrow.
I also found out when I got to work that Sophia will be gone all week at her cousins house. I was so excited to see her but it will be nice to have a little break during naptime again instead of doing schoolwork with her and trying to keep her busy.
It was so hot out today and JD and hallee got so hot playing while Nolan was doing soccer. My poor little guy gets so red when he is playing hard!

Not the greatest picture.

By the end of the class JD was so hot and tired he was practically falling asleep up against the wall. Poor kid :(
Of course him and hallee both fell asleep on the way home so naptime was not exactly smooth. Oh well...just one week. We can get through it.
Since we were at soccer in the morning we didn't go grocery shopping so I had to do it after naps. Plus I had to work late tonight. What a long day. But JD for some reason ate tons of peas tonight! I have no idea why! But he was just inhaling them! It made me night :) whenever he eats anything semi-healthy I don't feel quite as much like a failure.
I talked to Alanna about her maternity leave tonight. It looks like I will be working Mon-Fri 630-1230. Afternoons off will be amazing. I can't wait. Although I know I will miss my Monday's off.
Long long day today. JD was a trooper. Hopefully soccer is a rain day tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

4th of July

2011-07-04T20:15:00.001-07:00

What an incredibly long week it's been. Back to work tomorrow. Im in bed by 10 tonight which is the earliest I've been in bed in probably over a month. I don't even remember what a good night sleep feels like.
We had a busy busy day today. Started out going to my parents for breakfast until about 1030. Then I went over to get a massage from jeffs mom and jeff watched JD over there while I did . When we were done there JD and I came home and ended up being locked out because jeff had the house key. It was already almost 1 and JD hadn't eaten lunch yet so he definitely started his nap late.
I woke JD up around 315 to go back over to my parents house for awhile. JD played in the swimming pool that sam bought for him for awhile. Hayden came right when we were about to leave so they didn't really get to play together.
Around 515 we met jeff and his family at noodles for dinner. JD of course loved his Mac and cheese. I had penne rosa which I love. I wish I could figure out a duplicate recipe for that but so far I haven't had luck. After noodles we went back to Jeffs parents house where JD got to play in another pool. We put a slide in it too and he figured out how to climb up and go down all by himself! I was really impressed. He's getting so big :(

He kept throwing the football around and saying--touchdown!! Haha

By the time he was done swimming we stayed just a pitied longer to play inside for a bit and then headed home for a very much needed bath.

This is...hilarious...HA! I love that kid!!

We decided not to go to the fireworks tonight so that JD could catch up on some sleep.

Vacation 1

2011-06-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

First day of vacation today. We got up and packed up the car and left by around 930-10. We made it to the dells before JD fell asleep which I was nervous about but of course he did great! We stopped at the outlet mall for awhile to do a little shopping. We went into the Disney store where we bought JD a Mickey sippy and a little stuff lightening McQueen. I always remember going on vacation when I was little how exited we got over getting to pick out a little toy or something. I know JD was excited about his new things! I hope we can continue to do that for him.
We went to lunch at culvers after shopping. JD barely at anything except for some French fries. I think he was just too tired and there was too much commotion for him to just sit and eat. When we were done with lunch we headed up to the cabins. JD slept the rest of the way which was perfect. It was so funny watching him fall asleep in his carseat haha.

When we got up to the cabins we looked around and decided it was much better than the last few places...until a couple of thing happened...ticks-everywhere! And poor Mia had bites all over her belly from grass mites. It was one of those times when as soon as you get up there you want to come home. Just another couple of things to with about...mites and ticks.
I'm sure we will still have fun and JD has been a trooper already! Can't wait to spend some time with him!

Packing

2011-06-25T20:33:00.000-07:00

Basically the entire day was spent packing today. Its ridiculous everything that needs to get packed. It's so much work to pack up your whole life for a few days. We did make it to my moms in the morning but besides that and a quick target trip we were home packing and cleaning.
Jeff left in the afternoon for awhile to take our neighbor to the airport and then went to Matts later.

Eating his snack at target :)

Last day before vacay!

2011-06-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

A little overwhelmed today. Not only am I constantly thinking about packing and getting things in order for us but since I'll be gone from work for a week Alanna has a bunch for me to do to help them get ready for a week without me. But at least now I'm on vacation!
I felt like I had alot to do tonight so jeff ended up stopping for a&w on the way home. JD ate mainly fries, but actually tried the burger which really surprised me.
Today at work JD started a new game of climbing onto the ottoman and the falling onto the couch. It's pretty funny to watch but unfortunately Its only a matter of time before he gets hurt.
Spent part of the night packing and left some time to relax with jeff for a little while.

Jeff gone for work

2011-06-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

What a day I had. Grocery shoppin, then stopped at our house to leave some cookies for jeff since he is leaving today, then to the Wirtzs to make 2 lasagnas and what was supposed to be cookies but I only had time for the dough. The Wirtzs neighbor just had her 4th baby so I had to make her dinner and dessert. I love there neighbor. I would probably be annoyed having to make it for someone else but she is awesome so I don't care haha
No meeting tonight again!
Well jeff left today for his first night away for work, which might turn into 3 nights. We did FaceTime for a little while so JD could say hi. After JD went to bed jeff and I watched glee together, kind of. We just started them at the same time and then we were just texting back and forth. The strangest part about him not being home is when I go to bed. Its weird because if he's not home but I know he will be back later that night then it's not a big deal but if I know he won't be home all night it's just different. I don't know why...but we both missed him tonight.

JD was playing with this plate and making little noises when he was pretending to eat off of it.

My cute boy...sleepin away :)

Outback for Fathers Day

2011-06-18T20:30:00.000-07:00

This morning we got up and went to my moms in the morning. The majority of our time there was spent deciding what gift to get my dad for fathers day. Not exactly fun, exciting conversation. We were talking about it for so long that I didn't have time to run errands and had to go right home. JD of course fell asleep on the way there. I ha to wake him up at home because it was still too early for naps. We cleaned up a bit, had some lung and then JD took his nap. I cleaned until he woke up and then we went to target.
We went out for dinner with my family at outback. JD has done so well with going out to dinner lately. Until tonight anyways but tonight wasn't his fault. First my mom wasn't watching him so he fell off the seat and freaked out. Then him and Hayden were playing and she plays so rough which he is not used to. Se grabbed the collar on his shirt and pulled him down the the ground. :( poor kid. It would be good if he got used to it but I just don't want him to learn that. Oh well...what can you do. Otherwise dinner was good.
Finally sold a car today. Down to 3 now. I wish we sold the integra but at least one is gone.

Haha....

Short Fridays

2011-06-17T20:50:00.000-07:00

I am loving short Fridays. They are supposed to be over at 330 but I've gotten used to working til 5. But this week brad came home around 3 and even earlier last week. It's so nice. Even just an extra half hour makes a big difference.
Tonight I thought we would celebrate fathers day by ourselves since we are kind of busy the next 2 days. I ordered pizza and JD gave Jeff his card that he made and his gift(iPad cover and case). I love our nights at home together. I love having a little time to play with JD and I live relaxing and watching a movie or tv with jeff when JD is sleeping. We watched the movie no strings attached tonight. It was pretty funny. I haven't seen very many movies with Natalie portman but I really liked her in this.
So happy it's the weekend again! One more week and then we're off for 10 days!

Swim class

2011-06-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

We are back to a regular swim class every week. Now that Sophia is home we can do it during the week. I was fully anticipating a stressful morning but I think Thursdays will be good days. We had to stop at target before class which was a perfect excuse to grab some coffee :) then we got there and instead of trying to get the 2 kids ready while the other 2 screamed(which had been the norm) I told Sophia and Nolan they were big enough to get ready by themselves. They went in and got ready all by themselves and I didn't even have to go check on them. Then they did the same after class too! Awesome... Then during the class there is usually about 20 people in the watching area but today there was only 2 other people there and hallee and JD had the playroom to themselves. It was great...I just sat for a half hour doing nothing...2 kids swimming, other 2 playing. Hopefully it will always be like that.
Jeff had frisbee tonight so he was gone for awhile. When he got home we watched our last parenthood. Still such a good show. Why do I have to love tv?!

At swim...playing with 2 toy spoons which he basically held onto the whole time.

Big bump

2011-06-15T19:50:00.000-07:00

Well day 2 with 4 kids was manageable. We had to pick up Brads fathers day gift and a few other things. So far my main struggle is keeping Sophia busy. Naptime went fine again for JD but I just don't know what to do with her while everybody sleeps. It was raining today so she couldn't play outside so I gave in and let her watch a movie in the basement. I just keep telling myself it will be over before I know it so I shouldn't let it worry me too much but seems like thats all I do.
Tonight Alanna was supposed to be home at 430 and wasn't so I had to wait for brad. About a minute before he got home JD pulled this huge glass candle down on his head and then it shattered on the floor. He had a massive bump on his head and there was glass everywhere. So we didn't end up getting out of there until about 520. I felt so bad for him :(
Jeff had people over tonight so it was the usual rush to get things done.

Somebody made these hats fr the Wirtz kids and apparently JD likes them haha

Today hallee and JD were playing with the guitar and everytime one of them touched it they would say "owww!" it was pretty funny to watch them go back and forth doing that.

First day with Sophia

2011-06-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

This morning we didn't start until 9 because brad was home. Since we had an extra hour I decided to go grocery shopping alone with JD instead of taking all 4 kids. We got to the Wirtzs a little before 9. I am trying really hard to be optimistic about how this summer will go with Sophia being home. My main concern has been naptime. How am I going to keep Sophia busy for those 2-3 hours and have JD sleep somewhere other than here he's been sleeping. I know it's jut another one of those things where the biggest problem is the worrying because it all works out. Well JD took a nap in a big bed today and did great. I shouldn't have expected anything less.

He's so good! Ahh how did I get so lucky?!
Since we didn't have to go grocery shopping today we went to get some school books for Sophia so that we could practice for awhile during naptime every day. We'll see how that goes.
After naps I took the kids to the park. Kind of exhausting, but they all loved it. JD loved the slides

Then we came back and played downstairs for awhile before we went home. They have a little basketball hoop and JD was actually making baskets throwing from a pretty long distance. Of course he was :) he is gonna kick butt at like everything! :)
No meeting tonight so we were home early. Jeff had another frisbee game.

Ugh...so much work getting 4 lunches ready...

Dishes in the drawer

2011-06-13T19:38:00.001-07:00

Another Monday at home. We had a slow morning which was nice. We played a little, watched Mickey, and had breakfast together. I got a few things ready and then we went to target. We weren't there long at all and then we came back to get this place in order. I made some peanut butter toast for a snack and JD loved it! Except when Mia took one out if his hands and he started crying...haha.
It was so nice out today so after JDs nap we played outside for awhile and then I took him and Mia on a walk.

Ha...JD was coloring on Mia with the chalk. I can't believe she just sat there haha.
I had quite a mound of laundry today and thought it was picture-worthy.

This wasn't even all of it. Still had 3 more loads!
JD loves helping me unload the dishwasher. Usually we do silverware first and then he gets bored and he's done. Today he didn't get bored as fast though so he helped me with a few other things.

Haha...apparently he thinks everything goes in that drawer :)
I made dinner and gave JD a bath. Then we just sat together and watched an episode of Mickey. Jeff got home around 630 and I put JD to bed shortly after.
I had such a good Monday with my little guy :)

Sawyer Michael

2011-06-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Our weekends have just been filling up lately. This morning we went to church and JD was so good in the nursery. At first he cried when we left but I went in for a minute and then he was fine the rest of the time.
After church we came home and jeff had to fix JDs bed because something was bent so his mattress wasn't stable. JD had lunch and took a nap and while he napped I went out to get a gift for Mikes baby. I woke JD up around 2 so we could go to the hospital with Ben to see Sawyer. It was so strange seeing mike with a baby but it was so sweet how good he was with him and how excited he was. An Sawyer was a cutie. I think I need to stop being around newborns until I have another one or at least until I'm pregnant! It makes me want another one so bad!
This morning at church we heard a testimony about an unborn baby with fluid in his lungs who God healed before he was born. Stories like that make me so grateful for a healthy baby. But at the same time it worries me that something like that could happen with us. Even though I know I shouldn't worry.
After the hospital Ben and Dave were here for awhile before we all went to Dicks for the family discount night. I didnt end up getting anything which made my night seem like kind of a waste but at least I have off tomorrow.
We came home and put JD to bed late...again! I have got to get that kid to bed earlier! Then we just hung out for a little while playing some games on our phones and watched the voice before going to bed early again. Jeff has to be up early again this week.

I can never have enough pictures of my sleeping boy :)

Nolans bike

2011-06-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

It was another hot day today. The kids were definitely getting antsy today. I could tell they just wanted to go outside. We went out for about 20 min and then had to come back in because it was so hot. In the morning we went to target. I had to get some clothes for Sophia and another new mattress pad(I think I've bought 4-5 in the last couple months) because Sophia keeps wetting the bed. It's kind of annoying that when she goes every night consistently that they don't have her wear a pull up because guess who gets to change the dirty sheets and put new ones on? I know it seems like a step backward but it's better than changing and washing sheets every day. Hopefully she does better tonight. I think she is starting to get embarrassed about it a little. I do feel bad for her.
I ran over part of Nolans bike today. It was on the driveway right behind the pilot but the garage door was closed so I didn't see it until it was too late. I felt so bad but Nolan just said-that's ok I told dad I wanted a new one anyways...ha.
JD and I got home around 430 and did our usual-shower, dinner cleanup. Jeff got home around 630, just enough time to see JD before he went to bed. We watched a couple DHW episodes before going to bed early again.

Sleeping upside down

2011-06-07T19:45:00.001-07:00

Well what I thought was going to be an extremely long difficult week is turning into a pretty good one! I thought I had to work late tonight but brad skipped his meeting so I was done shortly after 5. I thought I had to work until 5 the rest of the week but found out I'll be done early tomorrow and only have a half day on Friday! So awesome!
As far as the actual day today though, hallee was a nightmare. She bit JD and Nolan, she was spitting at everything which really annoys me, and she was just generally kind of a bully today. It was probably because she was with her cousin all weekend who I've heard isn't the best behaved kid. So she was a little difficult today. On top of that, it got up to like 96 today, but it felt like it was over 100! That means no going outside. This day would have been a very difficult one if I didn't get my good news about my schedule in the morning. It got me through the day!
Poor JD has been teething constantly! I feel so bad when I see that little finger in his mouth all the time! But there's tons of teeth comin in so hopefully he'll be done soon! He is so flippin cute! We just got a picture of him sleeping and he is completely upside down with his head hanging around the corner of the crib haha

How can he move around that much and not wake up?! Haha...he's so funny.

Tee-taa!

2011-06-06T20:19:00.001-07:00

Another good Monday at home with my little guy. What I would give to do this everyday. I feel like I got so much done today and still had tons of time to play. I got JD a new basket for toys in the tub which he got to use tonight. I stopped putting that mat in the bottom because it's such a hassle and he did great without it. I love seeing him walk around in there with his little naked butt :) but the basket is nice because it holds everything-even the big things. Before I out it in there I must have spent a half hour scrubbing the shower out. But it's nice and clean now! And I moved all the bottle so he can't get at them.
I also got JD a bigger blanket for his bed. I've just been using several smaller ones that aren't big enough to cover him but this one is big enough to even tuck under the mattress a little. I did have pillows and blankets kind of shoved in between but it was such a hassle I had to change things up. After I washed all the blankets I brought them in the bedroom to fold and I laid the Bucky one down hoping JD would get excited but he didn't even get to see it because mia was sprawled out on it for about a half hour! I think she liked it because it was still warm from the dryer but she always loves it when I lay out blankets for some reason.

JD was having in while I made the bed today. He kept giggling when I would make the bed with him in it by covering up his legs with the blanket.

While we were playing today I noticed JD now has 2 more teeth that came through on the top and I think one of the bottom front ones is about to pop through. For all these teeth coming in, he sure has been a good boy!
For lunch today I'd had some leftover pizza and he ate almost 3 pieces!!! He just kept saying pizza! Pizza! Pizza! (said like tee-taa!) He loves it! Again, like jeff.

Green beans=untouched

I loved my day with him today. I love the feeling of having things be clean and just sitting and playing or watching a cartoon together. I wish I had more chances to do those things with him. He's growing up so fast.
We start a very loooong week tomorrow.

Michael graduation

2011-06-04T08:01:00.000-07:00

Well as if JD hadn't impressed me enough being so good yesterday, he impressed me even more today. I was pretty sure I wouldn't get to see any of the graduation today because I would be in the hall with JD the whole time but he did so good just sitting in the sanctuary! He looked at books and played with bens phone a little but he was in there sitting quietly almost the whole time! Ben took him out for a little while towards the end but he did so well.
After the graduation we stopped at my parents to take a family picture quick. When we were leaving jeff noticed I had a flat tire. Apparently I ran over a key ring and half of it got stuck in my tire. Just what we needed... Ben filled it up enough for jeff to take it to farm and fleet to get patched up. JD and I took Jeffs car, stopped at target and went home. When jeff was done getting the tire fixed he went out to Pauls for awhile and then came back and had sarah and Ty over to swim.
JD and I just hung out at home and he went to bed a little early after his long 2 days.

Michaels grad party

2011-06-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

What a long day...we started out going to work for a couple hours until Sophia went to school. Then we went over to my moms to help her start setting up for the party. She ended up needing me to run to target with Michael to get some things she forgot. When we got back I made all the trays for the peanut butter fountain and then left to get JD home for a nap. When he woke up I headed back to target to get a few more things for my mom before heading back to her house for the party.
JD did surprisingly well all night there. The only problem was that he just wanted to be outside the whole time and it was really hot. But he had so much fun. He still loves his birds. While we were outside JD kept asking for my water bottle and then dumping it all over him. I think he liked that it cooled him off...haha.
We came home around 830 and I stuck JD in the tub for 2 min just to clean him up a little since he was a mess. Then I had to make him a waffle quick because he hardly are anything all day and I didn't want him to go to bed hungry. He finally went to bed a little after 9.
Jeff wad gone tonight because he went golfing with my brothers.
Another long day tomorrow...

Haha...this is the only pic I got today. From early this morning while Sophie was getting ready.

Same old

2011-05-31T19:45:00.000-07:00

Pretty regular Tuesday again. If there is one day of my week that is almost always the same it's Tuesday. No meeting tonight so it's a good Tuesday too :) Jeff was at home today. He decided to take a day off before he starts his new job tomorrow. I really hope he likes his job and that it isn't something where he completely dreads getting up in the morning because he hates it. I know he will do well at it either way though. Nothing else too exciting today.

JD was helping me dust and thought it was funny to dust Mia :)

Memorial Day

2011-05-30T19:53:00.000-07:00

I really wanted today to be low key so I could get caught up on things but we ended up being busy again. We went to target early this morning. Jeff met us there to help me for a little while. When I got home my mom called to see if we could come for breakfast so we went over there around 10. JD fell asleep on the way home around 1140. I carried him in and laid him down where he slept for a good 3 hours. Since we cut out morning naps his afternoon naps have kicked butt. I love 3 hour naps! He still occasionally gets up in the middle but no biggie.
We ended up going to dinner at outback with my family. JD was pretty good there. When we first got there we sat at the bar for a little while and JD sat on a bar stool drinking his sippy. It was so cute! Then he of course inhaled the bread. He loves it! I rarely see him get that excited about food. He also tried my potatoes while we were there which he surprisingly liked also. When he was done eating he was playing over in one of the booths just getting up and down. He was pretty funny tonight.
As of today JD is saying quite a few two word combinations. I've occasionally heard them before but today he was all about saying things with two words. Smart little boy!
Jeff left once we got home so I was able to work on some coupons and cleaning up at home a bit before going to bed.
It's gonna be hard to go to work tomorrow. It's so nice being off.

iPad

2011-05-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

We had nursery at church this morning. Soo easy. We only had Hayden, JD, and two other kids, and one of them got picked up about halfway through. If only every time was that easy.
Jeff ended up buying an iPad today with his graduation money and it also was his fathers day gift. He has wanted one for a long time. I'm glad he finally got one.
After church we came back to clean up before Jeffs family came over. It was nice hanging out with them for awhile. We were outside for awhile so JD got plenty of time to see his "tweet tweet". He played with some chalk too.
When I was putting JD to bed tonight I ended up falling asleep until like 9! I felt so bad because I felt like I was being rude to his family but it wasn't on purpose. I have just been exhausted these past few days.
Jeff woke me up before they went over to the pool and I cleaned up until he got back. Then we watched a couple DHWs before bed.

Mulch

2011-05-28T20:14:00.000-07:00

We got up this morning and said goodbye to christy before heading over to my moms. Jeff and my brothers were helping her with some yard work and putting mulch down before michaels graduation next weekend. When they were done everything looked really nice. In so glad they all helped since it's so hard for either of my parents to do anything. While they did that i took my mom to run a few errands.
By the time we got home JD was so tired so took a great nap. I was able to get almost all the laundry done but I'm sure I will have another couple loads by tomorrow. It is still satisfying to see an empt laundry basket.
JD and I ran to target after his nap since we didn't have time this morning.
We didn't do much tonight. Just hung out. Those are my favorite nights.

Visit with Christy

2011-05-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

No work today. We got up and got our grocery shopping done early since christy was coming to spend the day with us. Jeff had the day off too but he had some things to do in the morning. Christy came around 11 and we hung out at the house for awhile while JD was napping. We had buffalo wild wings for lunch and it was so good. I really like that place except i rarely get to go there. I don't think jeff loves it and when I go with my family they get regular wings with bones...ew. But Christy likes the boneless ones like I do. After JDs nap we went shopping for a little while and then came home and jeff made some brats on the grill. I thought christy was going to leave at night but she ended up spending the night. We watched the green hornet before bed.

Hallees birthday shopping

2011-05-25T20:40:00.000-07:00

Today we went shopping for Hallees birthday party this weekend. Its bad enough going grocery shopping once a week but this week will be 3 times! Monday, today, and I have to go Friday for us...gross! We got everything we needed and then went to order Hallees cake.
We came home and I let the kids watch cartoons for a little while since it was so rainy. After nap we played downstairs instead of outside until dinner.
When we got home I took a quick shower while JD ate and then jeff and I talked a little about having another baby. I am still so back and forth about it. In the perfect situation I would love to get pregnant this summer but I just can't get past the idea of living in a one bedroom condo with 2 kids. Where are we all gonna sleep?! And what's gonna happen when the baby is up at night? Is JD going to get up everytime? I have really been praying about this that I would have complete peace about whatever the right decision is but so far all I have is concerns about both. We'll see what happens in time I guess.
Jeff and I watched the movie the other guys tonight. It was pretty funny. It was nice to watch a movie for a change. I worked on pictures while we watched it.

He won't eat food but he will eat paper???

Watching the rain

Missing Dada

2011-05-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

When JD woke up from his nap this afternoon he was not happy. It was just one of those days where he woke up on the wrong side of the bed(or floor in this case). But it was sad, and slightly funny.

Awww... :( as sad as this is, how can you not laugh a little bit at that face?
This afternoon was so nice so we played outside for awhile. The Wirtzs neighbors filled up their sandbox so JD got to play in it for the first time. At first when he touched it he said "ocky!" but after a minute he was goin to town and of course loved it.

Tonight when we got home jeff was about to leave for the brewers game with my brothers and matt. It was kind of sad because JD was so excited to see dada and he had to rush to leave so when we got inside JD was saying dada! Dada! And then jeff left and JD started crying by the door :'( I know it wasn't Jeffs fault that they had to go so quick but I felt bad for JD.
We had a fun night together though. He had one of his favorites...ravioli...for dinner and the lucky little guy got 2 cookies because he ate so well. Its so cute how he says cookie! It's like... Cuckie! Haha...he loves them!

Notice the uneaten vegetables...like father like son.

JD + shopping

2011-05-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

Work today...we went grocery shopping. JD is getting to the point where it's extremely difficult to take him shopping...unless I have a snack. I don't want to just stick food in his face all the time but he just does not like to sit still and he always tries to stand in the cart. Hallee always sits peacefully the whole time. I think it's because he's with me though that he tests me so much. Alanna always says Hallee is a complete nightmare at the store and she can't take her anywhere. So it must be just because he's with mom. But he's at the age where he can't communicate what he wants and doesn't understand what I'm trying to tell him. I remember this with all the Wirtz kids. It lasts a few months and then gets better. But for now...grocery shopping=headache.
The kids had swim in the afternoon so they all had to get up early from nap so we could meet Alanna on the west side by 315. Then JD and I turned around and drove back home.
I had so much to get done tonight and get ready for the week. Thursday night seems so far away but it will be so nice knowing I have a 4 day weekend ahead of me!

Rachels birthday

2011-05-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

We had church this morning. I held lance for awhile while we were there. It made me want another baby so badly. I looked at JD in the car on the way home and realized he really isn't a baby anymore. He is just so big I can't believe it! I guess I now have what is called "baby fever". Although it could be as soon a just a few months until we start trying :)
We came home for awhile and I tried cleaning up a bit once we finally decided where to put everything. After JDs nap we ran to marshalls and target with ben to get a gift for rachel. Then we headed over to my parents for her birthday party. JD did pretty good over there even though it was so hot! Of course he didn't eat anything...until ice cream cake of course. I tried to get out of there at early as possible so I could get home and get ready for the week since we work tomorrow. I do not miss working Monday's at all.

House projects

2011-05-21T20:46:00.001-07:00

Today ended up being a pretty busy day. We spent the morning at home and JD and I ran to Target. I got some good deals on stuff for Mia and a few other things. When we got home jeff and I decided that since we will be living here for awhile maybe we should fix a few things up. So we decided to run to walmart and menards. We bought stuff for jeff to do a peg board for his tools, a shelf for our big closet, and some paint for JDs room/dining room. At menards JD started to fuss a little bit so I picked him up out of the cart and he laid his head on my shoulder and fell asleep. I couldn't believe it! It's so unlike him to just randomly fall asleep. But then I felt awful that I had him out and about so late. He looked so sweet just sleeping. But man he was heavy!
We got home and jeff got to work on those projects and I tried for probably an hour and half to get JD back to sleep with no luck. We were kind of getting restless in the afternoon so we decided to go to Red Robin for dinner. JD was understandably a handful after no real nap today. But he was so funny too. He kept shaking his head back and forth and his eyes would like roll back when he did it. It was so cute. Then he kept making this face where he would scrunch his eyebrows down. Hard to explain...but it's so cute.
When we got home jeff started painting. JD went to bed shortly after and then I cleaned up a little and did some laundry. We watched DHW before bed.

Jeffs all star frisbee

2011-05-20T20:29:00.000-07:00

Today I had a bunch of stuff to make at the Wirtzs. They are going up to the condo for the weekend and having friends come stay with them so Alanna asked me to make some food. My mom came to clean today so we went shopping for the food while she cleaned. When we got back to the house Ben and Mandy came over for awhile because they wanted to see JD. It was nice having someone to play with the kids for awhile. They left around naptime. Brad came home a little early today around 330 which I wasn't really expecting but I was just glad to go home early!
Jeff had his frisbee game tonight. I really wanted to take JD but it was just going to be too late so I couldn't. I felt bad that we couldnt make it but in glad somebody was there. Hopefully we can make it to some this summer.

Over minutes

2011-05-19T20:37:00.000-07:00

I took the kids to the mall for awhile today to play at the play area. We stopped a few places in the mall including the children's place where I was able to find a few things for all 4 kids! That's rare that I find stuff for everyone.
I took a bunch of pictures again at the mall. It's hard to get JD to sit still an look at me! He's so on the go all the time!

He finally can do the little slide by himself! Although he goes down it on his tummy but whatever!

He loved this turtle! There was a frog just like it that he loved too.
We found out today we are over our minutes by about 275 so we are gonna be getting a nice big bill next month...just when we need another random thing to cost us money. Jeff had frisbee tonight so he didn't get home til 8ish.
It's funny how even the worst most frustrating days seem to get better when you are with ur husband ur baby and ur puppy...they make everything better, always.

$38 in coupons

2011-05-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

This morning I brought all my coupon stuff over to the Wirtzs. I worked on it for awhile before we went shopping. I ended up saving $38 from coupons and I got $10 in free gift cards. I also saved another $27 for the Wirtzs stuff. As exhausting as all this couponing is, it's worth it when I see how much I save. I really want to keep up on it so that I can start saving us money. We could really use some extra money every month.
After shopping we came to our house for awhile so I could get caught up on a few things. It's so nice coming home to a semi-clean house. Even though it only lasts about 10 min.
Came back to the Wirtzs for lunch and naps and then played outside until Alanna came home.

I tried getting pictures of JD and hallee running back and forth in the hallway but they were all blurry.

Tonight jeff had ben and tim over and the grilled out and played halo. I just worked on more coupons to get ready for my next day of shopping.

Devotionals

2011-05-17T19:57:00.001-07:00

Tuesday again already. We went grocery shopping an did our usual Tuesday's. We played outside alot today because it was so nice out. We went for a walk in the afternoon and I was looking at all the houses and it made me so sad that we won't be able to get one for a long time. Especially because I feel like JD will end up missing out on things because of where we live.
We had to stay late tonight so jd ate dinner over there. I just made French toast sticks because they are fast, easy, and they will all eat them. JD and I got home just in time for him to go to bed. I cleaned up, did a devotional with jeff and then watch DHW.

Going for a walk in the new stroller!!

Coloring with Sophia

I let him try using a regular cup once today for water and he loved it so much it's all he wanted to do!!

No more morning naps

2011-05-16T20:09:00.000-07:00

This was our first Monday that I intentionally didn't have JD nap in the morning. Morning naps are officially a thing of the past. It made our morning seem way longer but at the same time I don't feel like I got enough done. I cleaned under everything in the living room-couch, loveseat, chair, everything. It gets really nasty under there with all Mias hair and toys.
During nap I got a bunch of laundry done but it seemed like I was on the phone the rest of the time. Christy found out they have to go through an adoption agency and it is going to cost $20,000 to adopt Ashleys baby. She was completely devastated and really needed to talk so we talked for a long time. I feel so bad that this all keeps happening to them over and over and over. I told her to look into legal guardianship and she talked to Kim about it and they are going to try and work something out. I pray she gets this baby. It will completely break her if she doesn't.
Jeff spent most of the night on the phone figuring out his student loans which are gonna be a pain to pay back but we always knew it was coming.
JD was kind of fussy tonight but I think it is because we were both busy and he just wanted some attention and someone to play with. He was good the rest of the day though.
Finished the night working on coupons and watching DHW. Work in the morning...

New nap routine

2011-05-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

We went to my moms this morning for a little while and told her the news about Jeffs job. We also found out that Ashley will be letting Tim and Christy adopt her baby. So much is happening lately and so many things are changing. It's hard to just sit and not think about it when I want to know what is going to happen with eveything.
We are goin to look at the duplex tomorrow and I am very excited to see it. I'm trying really hard to not let it excite me too much but its all I can think about. I just want to know one way or another. If we are going to be moving there is so much that has to be done in not alot of time. I guess I should just keep telling myself it probably won't happen.
Not too much else today. I'm trying to cut back on breastfeeding so naptime was kind of a disaster today but I still have the motivation to keep working on it so hopefully everything gets better in the next few days.
The rest of the day was spent cleaning for the most part. JD got his first tatoo. He kept trying to take it off though haha. And he tried licking/sucking it off. After he realized it wasn't coming off he liked seeing Bucky.
We just spent the night at home. Jeff left a little later to go out with friends.

Babysitting

2011-05-13T21:12:00.000-07:00

What an extremely long day! We had to go back to target today. I feel like I'm there every day. It's like every morning I come to work and there is a list of more things. Cant she just plan ahead a coulple days and leave me one big list for one day?! Oh well...we went to target, got what we needed and then stopped at our house for awhile. I wanted to clean up a bit since I wouldn't be home tonight. Then we came back for lunch and naps.
We got done around 430 and went home for a little while before coming back to babysit at 630. Jeff came with to help me which made it easier. we just watched part of a movie and then played downstairs. Nolan and jeff played the dance game for the wii which was pretty entertaining :) after the kids went to bed jeff and I watched DHW until they got home around 1130. When we were watching it a light randomly fell and broke and it completely freaked us out! I always dread having to babysit but it's always nice to have the extra money once it's over.

My little bird watcher :) tweet tweet!

Hello?? Talking on the wii remote.

Happy morning

2011-05-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

JD was in an extra good mood this morning when we woke up. I can always tell because when I take him to change his diaper, instead of his normal crying, he just looks at me with his big smile and says "hi!" I love it :)
We had a good morning. I am trying to officially eliminate morning naps. I've found that if I can keep him busy he doesn't get as cranky waiting for his afternoon nap. While that seems easy enough, it's actually a challenge to keep him busy from 5/530-12. So this morning we played at the Wirtzs for awhile, went to target, came to play here for awhile, and then back to playing in the Wirtzs basement. I have definitely noticed time going much slower in the morning though.
This afternoon it was so nice out. It was warm but not sunny and there was a nice breeze/wind. I feel like JD gets too hot when it's really sunny so today was a good day to play outside.
Jeff was gone yet again for frisbee tonight. I got some stuff done earlier in the day when we were here so I had plenty of time to play with JD tonight. We played a new game where he was sitting and the couch and I would lean back on him and say squish! And he would just giggle like crazy! We watched a little American idol and everytime they clapped JD would clap and say yay!! He's so cute!!
Tomorrow will be a very long day working from 645-430 and then from 6-1130. Better get to bed.

My handsome little man ;)

Outside Day

2011-05-10T20:10:00.000-07:00

Basically a normal Tuesday. I am loving going outside with the kids! Today it was actually kind of hot out though. We were outside as much as we could be today. JD kept peeking around the lamp post outside and he would say "hi!!" every time. It was so cute.

3 pictures is a bit much for the same pose but he looked too cute to pick just one.

I love the look on his face here. Haha

How red is his face!! I couldn't believe it! He got pretty hot out there I guess.

He played with chalk for a long time today....hence his chalk covered clothes.

Finances

2011-05-09T20:18:00.001-07:00

It didn't seem like we had a long weekend. I wished it did. I'm not ready to start another week tomorrow. Especially not one that ends with babysitting Friday night. We'll get through it though.
I felt like I had so much to do today. We spent the morning returning a few things and then came home to work on things here. I spent alot of time cleaning the closet out. I let JD watch Mickey on the bed while I did.

Haha...he climbed up by the pillows and just sat there with his sippy. It was so cute.

The whole time JD napped this afternoon I worked on our finances which completely stressed me out for 2 reasons-1 finances always stress me out and 2 that's usually the time I et the most done and I just sat on the computer for all of naptime. But thankfully JD was pretty good in the afternoon...minus the constant crying at the door saying "tweet tweet". (which is secretly really cute)
Jeff came home and we had mostaccolli for dinner and JD got a bath. I made some banana bread quick before putting JD to bed. Then I cleaned up a bit and folded laundry during DHW. I better get myself to bed now though or I'll be sorry tomorrow.

He is just the sweetest best little kid ever.

Mothers Day

2011-05-08T20:12:00.000-07:00

My second mothers day today. While it seems like it should be about celebrating mothers, I found myself thinking all day about how grateful I am for the boys in my life. I am so lucky to have them both. Everything is more perfect than I could have imagined it.
We started the morning going to church. Lances dedication was today so we brought JD up for it. He actually did surprisingly well upstairs. He went down to the nursery afterwards though and did great there too.
After church we went to Jeffs parents for breakfast. We didn't stay long since they had to leave at 11. We came home for JD to take a nap after breakfast. I spent the afternoon cleaning and getting gifts ready for my mom and sister. I had to run to target quick when JD got up.
At around 430 we met my family and the polzins for dinner at pedros. I love pedros. Its one of those restaurants that I forget about until I go there and wonder why I dont more often. Mmm...margaritas and fried ice cream:)
After pedros we went back to my parents house for gifts. We got my mom some mulch and a coach purse. Rachels gift didn't come in time unfortunately. We also got lance a movie and a little puppy. We ended up staying later than I had hoped so JD was really tired. It was such a long day but a good one.
What would we do without our moms? They are both so awesome and we are so blessed to have them!

No pictures of us together on mothers day :( but these are still cute!

Mothers Day shopping

2011-05-07T21:06:00.000-07:00

We didn't go to my moms this morning since we just saw her yesterday. Instead I had tons of errands to run to get all the gifts for tomorrow. Thankfully jeff came with to help with JD. I love when he comes to help me. And I love going on little family outings. Whenever I see little families at target or somewhere I always wish I was with our family. Anyways-I got most of my shopping done and came home to work on things here. Jeff made a comment about going out to dinner and then that was all I could think about. So we decided to go to chilis. That has kind of been our place for awhile now. Although I think I prefer outback lately. But either way it was fun.
When we got home jeff gave JD a much needed haircut and then he got an also much needed bath. Jeff left shortly after to go look at guns with tim so I had a couple hours to myself. We did get to watch a couple DHW episodes before bed though.
Mothers day tomorrow :)

Day off

2011-05-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

No work today!! We started the morning going out to breakfast at the jet room with my mom Dave ben and Mandy. We havent been there in awhile and this was the first time JD got excited about the airplanes. It was so cute!
After breakfast came the low point of the day...woodmans. I did pretty well. I saved about $28 from coupons. JD was getting very tired though so it didn't go as smoothy as I would've liked. But at least we are done now, hopefully for a couple weeks.
We came home for JD to nap before running more errands. When he woke up we went to walmart to look for ink for the printer and home depot to get some plants for my mom. We got home in just enough time to clean up a bit and make some chicken tacos for dinner.
After JD went to bed I folded laundry before jeff had Matt come over and then I just worked on coupons until bed

I know this is really sad but sometimes his crying face is just funny!

Dads MRI

2011-05-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

Today was our last day for the week because I worked on Monday. It seemed like such a long week this week. My mom came to clean at the Wirtzs but she came a little late after taking my dad to get an MRI which they couldn't end up doing since he was having trouble breathing. He has been in so much pain lately and I feel so bad for him. I hope they can figure out what's wrong so that they camshaft to fix it.
We of course ran to target to get cleaning refills for my mom and also to Michaels to try and find Rachel a mothers day gift which I had no luck with.
We got done with work around our usual 430. Alanna gave me a card today with some money in it to say thanks for some of the extra things I do around the house. It was very much appreciated. She also asked me to babysit next weekend which I am completely dreading. It's the last thing I want to do but I can't bring myself to say no and turn down the money. I just really don't want to spend my Friday night like that but I could really use the money so I can keep saving in case JD needs something.
Jeff had a frisbee game again tonight. I just worked on chores and got ready for grocery shopping tomorrow morning. Ugh...

Zoo

2011-05-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

I took the kids to the zoo today. It was such a nice day but that meant the zoo was pretty busy. The monkey building was closed too and that is what I was most excited to show JD. I'm sure we will be back soon though. We did see the lions and the new baby lion. JD loved it. The lion started roaring and I think it scared him a little haha. We also saw the tiger really close. He was right next to the window and I walked up there with JD and every step closer he grabbed my arm a little tighter. It was fun though and nice to get out and do something outside.
This afternoon while hallee was taking her nap she pooped in her diaper and then stuck her hands in it so when I got up there...there was poop everywhere. It was massively discusting. It took about 45 min to clean it up. I guess it's just part of my job though.
Jeff was supposed to have Bible study tonight but only a few people came and they left early. I was able to clean up and work on coupons for awhile before watching an episode of DHW and goin to bed.

Me and JD at the zoo :)

Pictures

2011-05-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

Today wasn't too bad. We started work late and I was thinking all day I had to work late but brad came home around 520. Plus we didn't has grocery shopping to do since I worked yesterday. We ended up going to target to get a gift for Nolans cousin and a few other things. When we came back I made some trail mix bars. I had never made them before but they turned out pretty good and they are somewhat healthy. I think they were good enough to make again anyway.
I was able to get some stuff done tonight before putting JD to bed since we got home an hour early. And JD even played pretty good for me too.
We were in the bathroom tonight and JD opened the bottom drawer and put a ball in it but the ball was sticking up so high that instead of closing, the drawer would bounce back open when he pushed it. He though it was the funniest thing ever and every time he did it he just giggled away. I don't think I've ever seen him do something to make himself laugh before. It was very cute.

Ha...he put his breadstick on his fork and ate it off of it.
We got to see our pictures today!! There are a couple of really good ones and that's all I really needed.

My favorite :)

JDs surprise

2011-05-02T19:10:00.001-07:00

I definitely don't like working Mondays. We are switching our Monday and Friday this week so next weekend I will have a nice long weekend but this weekend went by so fast and it was so busy it didnt even feel like a weekend! It was really hard getting up this morning especially because JD slept until 630!! and that was only because that's when I woke him up! He probably would have slept longer. Of course he sleeps in on the day I have to get up....
Well we went grocery shopping today and then stopped by our house because Nolan wanted to see Miss Mia. Then we went back to the Wirtzs and I made dinner for us and for them. Sophia gets done early on Monday's so she got home at 230, just in time to leave for swim. I don't know why JD hates the car so much but it is so frustrating! He basically cried the whole way out there and its way on the west side. And it didn't help that we got there and had to turn right around and drive back home. I wish he didn't hate the car so much.
When we got home today we had an unexpected package waiting for us. Sam sent JD over 30 matchbox cars and a case to go with them!! JD got so excited and everytime he got a new car out he would say Ooohhhh! Haha. I couldn't believe sam sent him those! He is so awesome! It was just for no reason! We were just talking the other day about them how JD is starting to like them and then all of a sudden he sends $50 worth of cars! I miss him so much. I wish he could be here to see JD more often! (well and me too). He wrote little notes in the packages saying-put that juice down no drinking and driving! And- once you fill up the case you can use it to work out for football!...he always comes up with funny little things like that to say. So JD played with his cars all night and loved them!

After JD went to bed jeff played Madden with my brothers(and so it begins again) and I started to work on my mountain of pictures!!! I probably didn't even make a dent tonight but I had to start somewhere.
Not ready to go to work again tomorrow but at least we don't go until 8.

Sidewalk chalk outside

2011-04-30T09:08:00.000-07:00

Our Saturday started out going to my moms. JD woke up extra early today(of course since it's Saturday) so I was able to sneak a morning nap in first. Jeff met us over there too. We didn't stay long since I had things to do.
Ben met us at target and helped to watch JD while I found an outfit for our pictures. After target I came home and got to work. I was feeling very stressed because I work this coming Monday and that's usually when I get most of my housework done. I felt like I had 3x the work to get done today on top of stressing out about our pictures and having a massive headache all afternoon.
Jeff worked on his car for a big part of the day. When JD woke up from nap we went outside to play with some sidewalk chalk for awhile. Then jeff and I decided it was a good night to go out to eat. We went to outback and it was so nice. JD did great, I didn't have to cook, and it was very relaxing.
When we got home I cleaned up a bit, put JD to bed and then watched way too many episodes of DHW. I am going to be sorry tomorrow when JD wakes up early.

He did so great coloring! He only tried to eat it once...plus he actually colored!! :)

Just JD and Hallee

2011-04-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

No Nolan today. He went with brad up to the condo last night so we had to go to work extra early this morning, but I just had hallee for most of the day.
Alanna had a few things she needed from target so we ended up there again. She is redoing the kids bedroom because they just got new bunkbeds yesterday so she needed some new pillows and blankets for the beds.
After target I took the kids back to our house and I did some cleaning there for awhile. It was nice to get some of my work done during the day. It makes my night less stressful.
We got done with work around 330 and I decide to go to the mall to try and find something to wear for our pictures on Sunday. Jeff came to help me with JD and ended up taking him with to marshals. I went home and ordered some pizza for dinner.
I made JD a separate healthier dinner which he didn't touch. I gave him a bath and then he came out and saw that jeff had pizza. He just went crazy and wanted more and more of it. Of course right after his bath...
After I put JD to bed jeff and I watched DHW until jeff left to go downtown. I watched a little more tv and went to bed myself.
I took some pictures of JD and hallee today...

JD looks so big!! He's growing up too fast!

Toddler under armour

2011-04-28T20:11:00.000-07:00

The highlight of my day...toddler under armour! I found JD a shirt and shorts today at babiesrus. I was so excited! It's been one of those things I have looked for and never found. He will look so cute in it!
We spent the morning shopping for summer clothes for Hallee. I didn't have a ton of luck but I think I got enough to get her by for awhile. JD was a little monster the whole time. I tried letting him walk but then he just ran everywhere. It was somewhat of a disaster but these days happen.
Jeff had frisbee tonight so I quick took a shower when I got home before he left. I spent some time with JD before puttin him to bed and then relaxed a little.

Ha...JD and hallee both were doing this for a long time this morning. He's so goofy.

JD loved taking this picture and I had to put it as my wallpaper so he could see it when he looks at my phone. He loves seeing "O" on it :)

Lucky boy! I gave him a cookie after dinner :) only bad thing is now he knows the word cookie so he asks for them!

Tanks...

2011-04-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

Most of our day today was pretty standard. We went to target in the morning to get some things Alanna asked me to pick up. Besides that we were just at the house. Nolan and JD have been good buddies lately. JD is just all about Nolan and I think Nolan likes having a little boy around to play with. JD still loves going to get nolan after his naps. He runs the stairs and says "O!!! O!!!" haha.

Haha...Nolan always tries to hold JD and he loves it!
So I had a relapse today of an old addiction....

Jeff and I used to play tanks basically all night every night when we were living at his parents. I think it's a good thing we don't have a wii anymore. I played one game and that was it...we could only find one remote so I kept trying to convince Nolan to let me play. Ahhh tanks....
Well tonight jeff was supposed to have bible study but everyone ditched him so he made us some hamburgers and we watched a few episodes of DHW.

Easy love

2011-04-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

Back to work today. This morning JD woke up at around 530 which was just way too early. My alarm was set for 630 but we were out of bed by 545. In one way it was ok to have some extra time to get dishes put away and things like that but I definitely would have taken an extra 45 min of sleep!!
Not a late night tonight. We were done around 520. Jeffs frisbee game was cancelled so he was home with us :) I just made pancakes quick for dinner-I thought they would be a hit with JD but no such luck. I have to find more things he will eat!
I heard something today about how the love you have for your family can be the hardest love to give. I was questioning some of it though. I don't think loving my family is difficult. I do think it is obviously a more difficult relationship to have but that is because the people you love the most can hurt you the most. But I dont think that giving them my love is a hard thing to do. And I think the reason that those relationships can be the most difficult is because it makes them worthwhile. If it didn't take work then whats the point? Anyways-I guess I can understand that sometimes it can be hard to love someone that may have hurt you but I think family is the easiest love to give. And I think it's the best love to receive because these are the people who know everything about you, good and bad, and they ate still right there with you, even if you have hurt them. I don't know...just something I heard today and got me thinking. But I do love and appreciate all of my family so much.
Jeff just got up to turn the bathroom light off and he was only wearing his boxers. He did this little dance when he walked in there lol As embarrassed as I am right now... I love it when he makes me laugh :)
We're gonna watch one more DHW in bed before going to sleep. I love my life.

JDs 15m appt

2011-04-25T19:45:00.000-07:00

This morning JD had his 15 month appointment. I'm really starting to dread these. He screamed when they weighed him but that's because they just have a nurse take him by himself! Of course he's gonna freak out. He is at 28lbs 14oz which is 93%. He is 32" tall which puts him at 77%. His head is way up at 99.49%! I was a little worried about this but the doctor said she isn't worried and we'll see how he is next time because she thinks he will level off.
Shots were obviously a nightmare. He started crying before I even laid him down and then when they did the 2 shots his eyes got really big! It was so sad! But the good news is he should only be getting one more at his next appointment and then he's done until kindergarten!
The most surprising news was that he has an ear infection! I couldn't believe it! He hasn't been acting out of the ordinary at all! I feel like a complete failure that I had no idea. Poor kid :( I actually was hesitant to even start him on the amoxicillin she prescribed to see if he could just fight it off but this afternoon he ended up being fussy so I decided to just go with it to get him better. I hope he doesn't start with a chronic ear infection! This is the 2nd time in 2 months now. But at least she caught it early before it caused him too much pain.
After we picked up JDs medicine we just stayed home the rest of the day. I made Stromboli for dinner and JD got a bath. I got as much done around the house as I could but it seems like lately I can not get everything done. I don't know why not but it is really getting to me. I want just one day where everything is done. Everything is clean. It seems more and more impossible lately though. We had a pretty good day though. Hope my baby feels better soon!

JD loves to put a headband on when I wear mine. This time he pulled it down around his neck and wouldn't let me take it off.

My baby Miapies laying in the sun :)

Easter

2011-04-24T19:56:00.000-07:00

We started our morning giving JD his Easter basket. We got him a bunch of cars, a new brewers shirt, sidewalk chalk, and the movie tangled. I put JDs and Jeffs basket together. Jeff got an iTunes gift card and a brewers jar and shirt. I also got Mia a little basket with a couple toys and some treats.

We had to do nursery at church this morning. I thought it was going to be crazy but it actually wasn't too bad. All the kids were pretty good. Even JD! But I think there was about 10 different illnesses going around in there. JD is just getting over a cold and I really don't want him to get another one.
After church we came home quick before heading to christy and tims. JD did pretty good in the car both there and back. The only time he cried was when he wanted to watch a movie and I turned it off. He did pretty good at christys too. He only slept for about an hour all day and considering that he was awesome. It was pretty nice outside too. A little cold but not too bad.
when we for home our house was an absolute disaster!! I cleaned up or about am hour and then left the rest to finish tomorrow.
It was a long day as i suspected but it was still fun.

I don't know Why he was doing this but he thought it was hilarious.

Haha...jeff put this on him this morning.

Easter baking

2011-04-23T20:30:00.000-07:00

This morning started with the usual going to my moms. We didn't stay long since I had a long day ahead of me. We went to target and marshals on the way home which took alot longer than I hoped it would. As soon as I got home I got to work making a turtle cheesecake, a carrot cake, and chocolate eclair torte, and some beef stew. It basically took the rest of my day. Sarah came over for awhile and her and jeff took JD and Mia to the park. I wish I would have ha time to go with them. But I think JD had fun. He likes to get outside whenever he can.
We just stayed home the rest of the day. After JD went to bed I finished up my desserts ad cleaned up and then relaxed and watched DHW with jeff. He was going to go to a party but ended up staying with me instead :)
Easter tomorrow. I think it will end up being a long day.

Good Friday

2011-04-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Its good Friday today so we got done early with work, around 2. We came home and waited for jeff to get home so we could go pick up the Infiniti. We ended up ordering JBs Italian grill for dinner. I think I'm already burnt out on that place and we've only had it twice. I tried to clean up as much as I could because I know tomorrow will be a long day.
When I put JD to bed we decided to try to watch an episode of DHW. Not a great idea. I couldn't get him to stay asleep! We ended up watching 2 episodes in the bedroom before I decided to just let him sleep on the bed. And even then he didn't sleep that long. Just one of those nights.

JD was playing with this light up egg toy alot today. After showing him how to make it light up several times he finally did it and was so proud of himself. He would say "oooohhhh" every time haha.
Friday nights are the best knowing you have the whole weekend ahead of you. Even though you know it will be busy.

Bw3s

2011-04-21T20:05:00.000-07:00

I told Sophia that she got to pick what we did today since she is on spring break. She chose going to bw3s for lunch....really?!? I can't believe I did it by myself. I was really determined though! I thought to myself there is no reason I can't handle it if I have a reasonable expectation of it to begin with. Of course JD was the most fussy but it actually went ok.

We also stopped at target for Sophia and Nolan to pick out new carseats for the new car which they were very excited about. Of course they picked the most expensive ones though.
Jeff had another frisbee game tonight. JD and I had a pretty usual night and I did some cleaning and caught up on some shows before bed. So glad it's Friday tomorrow.

Back off! I'm blazin!!

I loooove this picture!! Wish it was closer though!

New sequoia

2011-04-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

Today was supposed to be a short day at work but it turned into a long one. We had to go early because Brad wasn't home. He got home around 10 and then left with Nolan and told me he would be back in a couple hours so I could go home. Obviously that didn't happen. At around 230 Alanna called and said brad bought a new car so I had to drive with him to the west side at 3 to pick it up. He didn't get home until almost 4 so the drive with JD was not exactly pleasant. So what I thought would be a short easy day turned into a long rough day.
Jeff ha bible study tonight so JD and I hung out in the bedroom so at least I got to relax a little tonight.

JD loves this thing. I always blow in the other end and he just giggles away.

Haha...JD was saying help! So hallee was helping him up the stairs. It was so cute!

JD got a cookie after lunch today and obviously got pretty excites about it :) ahh hes so cute!!