Wild-Air February 10, 2008

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Family fun day pictures are up on flickr.———–>

Robin aparently needed some “alone time” today.  (I didn’t know that existed when you had kids, but anyways.)  The kids were driving me nuts, couped up in the house. They have hundreds of dollars worth of toys and all the want to do is watch TV and go on the computer.  So I took them to a place in Appleton called Wild-Air (www.wild-air.com).  It is a huge building with lots of those blow up bouncy things, slides, obstical courses, etc.  Unfortunately, Lyhna is to big to be in the “Junior” side, and Stephen is to little to be in the “Extreme” side, so that was a challenge for me to be in two places at once.  It took awhile for Stephen to warm up to the experiance, he was definately overwhelmed.  Eventually, I decided I had to break the rules and had Lyhna come over to Stephen’s side.  (If parents can go on the stuff with their toddlers, why can’t an 8 year old?) They didn’t bust us until we had only 5 minutes left.  So all in all it was a great time for all of us (me included).  Oh, until the evil beeyotch showed up as we were leaving and Lyhna begged me to stay with her and her other brother.  What are the fricking chances of that? I swear she has a tracking system on us somewhere.

18 Month Check-up February 3, 2008

Friday was Stephen’s “well child” check-up, even though I wouldn’t have concidered him very “well”.  His new stats are: Height 32.5 inches (58%), Weight 23 pounds 10 ounces (20%), and Head 48.4cm (69%).  He is doing great, my only concern was his lack of vocabulary.  The doctor reassured me that most boys will all of a sudden start saying much more right around the 2 year mark. So I guess we will wait and see what happens with that.  I am sure I will be begging him to be quite once he does start really talking.

I finally got my hair cut. The last time was almost a year to the day.  Can you believe that? One whole year with no haircut.  I also got some long needed girl time with some friends.  Robin and I are standing up in a wedding in July; the bridesmaids had their fittings today at David’s Bridal.  That was nerve-racking for me, 5 months pregnant trying to figure out what size I will be 4 weeks after giving birth.  Oh and don’t forget the ever changing boob size that comes with breastfeeding.  I was very excited to get out of the house 2 days in a row with no children or husband nagging me about something.  I turned a dress fitting into a 4 hour vacation away from all the coughing, boogers driping from noses and a lazy husband that lays on the couch all weekend while I cook, clean, do laundry, diapers, baths, naps BLAH BLAH BLAH.  Anyways, I am glad I finally got a couple days of “Me Time”.  I am definately going to call it an early night; medicate the children and hopefully I will be in bed by 9:30pm.  Sweet dreams to all!

What’s next? February 1, 2008

Lyhna has whooping cough.  Enough said.

In better news, we got our Federal Tax Return today—Yippee!

HELP!! January 31, 2008

What has happened to my sweet little boy? Who took him away and left this naughty, devil child in his place?  I want him back IMMEDIATELY!!! He won’t eat anything. Anything I put in front of him will be dumped on the floor and his lap the second I look away.  They only way I can get him to eat is if I feed him like he is a baby. He constantly goes in the garbage, and if I put up the gate he had a major meltdown.  All doors need to be shut at all times to keep him from other garbage cans, drawers with toothpaste (he can open that too by the way), my underware drawer, EVERYTHING!! When I say “No, don’t touch!” he laughs and runs away and gets into something else. Oh, don’t forget the computer, that is a whole other issue.  All the buttons, he can reach the mouse on the desk, constantly reaching for anything he can get his hands on! I am going insane.  It is not from lack of attention, I play with him all day long.  I swear, the 3 hour naps he has been taking lately are my only escape from my monster that hits and throws everything at me. Why won’t he listen to me, but all Daddy has to do is shake his head no and he stops what he is doing instantly.  What is wrong with me?!?!

Full blown sick mode January 29, 2008

While I think I am on the downswing of my annoying cold, it is hitting Stephen pretty bad.  I am sure it didn’t help that Daddy kept him up until 9:30pm last night so I could see him when I got home from work.  It was a nice thought, but the poor guy needs his rest.  The coughing fits are getting worse and lasting longer, which sets off the river of boogers running from his nose.  With all the talk of how cold medicine is bad for children especially under the age of 2, I feel helpless.  I put the vaporizer in his room and put Vicks Baby Vapor Rub on his chest,then topped it all off with some Tylenol.  It seems to be helping, but there is nothing worse than seeing your child sick. I love nap time, I get some rest too.

19 Weeks down January 22, 2008

Here is a picture of my belly today.  It gets bigger as the day goes on. On Friday we have the big ultrasound where we find out for sure boy or girl.  The whole family is going, Lyhna is especially excited to see the baby.  She tells me all weekend long, “I think the baby is getting bigger because your belly is bigger.”

Stephen’s new obsessions include coloring (only with markers), finger painting, and pots and pans. It is no wonder I have horrible headaches all day long. There are a couple new pictures on flickr of our first finger painting session.

I’ve Been MIA January 10, 2008

I am feeling very guilty about not posting for a very long time.  But there hasn’t been much to write about in my life lately.  So in a nut shell here is what has happened since Christmas:

1. Stephen had his tongue surgery.  It was an interesting experiance to say the least.  The whole thing lasted about 10 minutes but he screamed bloody murder for 45 min after.  I have never felt such gut wrenching guilt in my life.  He is all better now and sticks his tongue out all day long.

2. We went sledding.  That was a disaster.  It took longer for me to get Stephen dressed to go out in the snow than we were actually sledding. He went down the hill twice with Daddy.  The first time was no problem, the second went fine again but he just had enough.

3. I am babysitting like crazy for the neighbor boy.  The days when I watch him all day I question whether or not it is worth it.  He is a very needy, sensitive, cry baby that needs to be held ALL THE TIME!! I can’t hold him all the time, in fact I refuse to hold him all the time.  I have my own child that has needs also… like getting lunch and his diaper changed too.  Is it just me and my hormones or are other children’s whines and cries the most annoying thing in the world?

4. Baby updates: I am starting to feel the baby kick a little bit.  My belly button is stretching. And I have had 2 more “girl dreams.” So I am absolutely convinced that this one is a girl.  I will have an appointment coming up in the next couple weeks to find out for sure. 

5. House hunting: We went to our first open house last week.  I realized it is going to take a lot of patience to find a house that works for us.  This one was okay except for the yard.  It was a corner lot with no backyard.  I  could literally reach a broom handle out the dining room window and touch the fence. Not for us.

6. New Years: We had a nice adult only dinner with another couple.  I don’t think that has happened since September.  After dinner we went to a nearby bar to shoot pool.  We only had a sitter until 8:30 so it was an early night, but definately worth it.

Thats about it.  I told you… pretty boring life. I am working more often so I will be able to post a little bit more.  So check back next week for more!!

Merry Christmas to all! December 24, 2007

Today is Christmas Eve although it doesn’t really feel like it. We did all of our holiday festivites over the weekend so today is just another day in the Donchess house.  I actually am working today since Robin is off–Fun Fun! I will be posting pictures from over the weekend sometime today.  Some of them are a little cloudy.  Stephen smudged the lens and I didn’t figure it out until today.  I thought it got put on some wierd setting, but it was a finger print.  Anyways, the update on Stephen’s tongue is this.  He is having out-patient surgery on Wednesday.  The procedure should only take 15 minutes or so.  The really sucky part is that we have to be there to check in at 6am, but his time slot is 7:30.  Oh did I mention he  can’t have anything to eat or drink after midnight. This should be loads of fun. I never leave the house with him without crackers and a sippy cup.  I can’t wait for the whinning to begin at about 6:15.

Merry Christmas and thank you to everyone for all the gifts for the kids and Robin and I!

Terrible Two’s Came Early…. December 16, 2007

It seems as though I spend most of my days putting Stephen in “time out” or walking away from temper tantrums.  If he wants something he can’t have (chapstick, mommy’s glasses, or the toliet paper roll) he will through himself on the ground and scream.  My new least favorite thing he does is throw is  sippy cup at me when it is empty. Everyone else seems to think it is funny but me.  In other news he will see a new doctor about his tongue tomorrow.  I hope this one will actually do something about it.  It seems to me that he should be saying much more than he is at this point.  I am sure that one day we will wake up and he will start making perfect sense.  So we will update everyone as we found out more. 

Forgot to mention… December 9, 2007

I had my 12 week appointment with the doctor this week.  Baby’s heart rate was 159 and strong. But I lost 3 pounds, which they were a little concerned with. I suppose I haven’t had much of an appetite, but I make myself eat otherwise I feel worse.  For those keeping track: 1 pound gained.  I don’t care, the baby’s health is all that matters.

Ultrasound is on Tuesday the 11th

PS- We went to Old Navy to check out the maternity pants, yes I have a bump already and refuse to wear work-out pants everywhere I go.  I sent Lyhna to go check out the girls clothes, she came back and asked “Why are you in the FAT SECTION?” From now on, anyone who says the word FAT in my presence gets grounded!!!ANYONE!