It is 10:15 pm and I am taking a Mom's Time Out. I am upstairs on the computer and Mr. Ryan is fussing in his crib.
Ryan was at home all day with Daddy, and now he (Ryan) is being a pill. Since Todd didn't get home from work until 4:30 am, we let Ryan sleep in. Apparently Ryan didn't get up until 9:30. He also took a 2 hour nap with Daddy holding him. They had a wonderful day, but now I am paying the price.
Tomorrow Ryan and I are going to visit the Hendersons in Omaha. I am very excited. I would like to pack, but haven't been able to get away from Mr. Fussy. He was also playing with his bells and accidently whapped me upside the head!
Well, I can't take the crying anymore, so back downstairs.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Ryan at Nine Months
Ryan's check-up was July 31st. He is perfectly healthy. His stats are:
Height: 28.25 inches (was 26.5 at 6 months)- 50%
Weight: 23 lbs 10 oz (was 19 lbs 11 oz) - 75%
Head: 18.75 inches (was 18 inches)-97%!!! - meaning out of 100 babies his age, only 3 have bigger heads!
He army-crawls all over, says momma and dad all the time, and is very inquisitive. He can also stand for along time if you stand him up along the couch. On Aug 8, he pulled himself up onto his knees, and on Aug 9, he pulled himself up to standing. He can also walk if you hang on to his arms. It shouldn't be long now!
Height: 28.25 inches (was 26.5 at 6 months)- 50%
Weight: 23 lbs 10 oz (was 19 lbs 11 oz) - 75%
Head: 18.75 inches (was 18 inches)-97%!!! - meaning out of 100 babies his age, only 3 have bigger heads!
He army-crawls all over, says momma and dad all the time, and is very inquisitive. He can also stand for along time if you stand him up along the couch. On Aug 8, he pulled himself up onto his knees, and on Aug 9, he pulled himself up to standing. He can also walk if you hang on to his arms. It shouldn't be long now!
Our Weirdo Vacation
After we cancelled our trip to Omaha because Ryan and I were sick, we did end up taking a small vacation. It was a weird one though. About noon on Monday we decided we were well enough to go somewhere, so we decided to drive to Humboldt and surprise Grandpa Fortner. Ryan has been to Humboldt twice since he was born, but Todd wasn't able to go either time, so this would be a special trip. All of the other Humbold relatives came over, and we had a good time. Then we decided since we felt so good we would continue on to the Mall of America.
We stopped for the night in Mason City, and let me tell you, it was the night from hell. Putting two coughing hacking adults, one of who is really congested, and a coughing, overtired baby in a hotel room is not fun. Todd is used to being up all night and couldn't sleep, Ryan was overtired and wouldn't sleep, and I was so congested I was miserable. Luckily our room had a recliner, so Todd held Ryan for 2 hours, and then I held him for about 5.
The next morning we decided not to go to the Mall of America because none of us could take another night in the hotel. Instead we did some shopping and spent the afternoon at The Music Man Square in Mason City. It was pretty cool. They have recreated scenes from The Music Man, they have a museum, and you can tour Meredith Willson's boyhood home. You can even have ice cream sodas at the recreated fountain. We took Ryan on the guided tour and he never made a peep, just looked around. Unfortunately we couldn't use the stroller and had to carry him...ugh. Then we headed for home. Wednesday we relaxed then took Ryan to ride the carousel in Union Park and to the wading pool.
That was our vacation. It wasn't fabulous, but at least we got three days of quality family time!
We stopped for the night in Mason City, and let me tell you, it was the night from hell. Putting two coughing hacking adults, one of who is really congested, and a coughing, overtired baby in a hotel room is not fun. Todd is used to being up all night and couldn't sleep, Ryan was overtired and wouldn't sleep, and I was so congested I was miserable. Luckily our room had a recliner, so Todd held Ryan for 2 hours, and then I held him for about 5.
The next morning we decided not to go to the Mall of America because none of us could take another night in the hotel. Instead we did some shopping and spent the afternoon at The Music Man Square in Mason City. It was pretty cool. They have recreated scenes from The Music Man, they have a museum, and you can tour Meredith Willson's boyhood home. You can even have ice cream sodas at the recreated fountain. We took Ryan on the guided tour and he never made a peep, just looked around. Unfortunately we couldn't use the stroller and had to carry him...ugh. Then we headed for home. Wednesday we relaxed then took Ryan to ride the carousel in Union Park and to the wading pool.
That was our vacation. It wasn't fabulous, but at least we got three days of quality family time!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Birthday / Time Off
I forgot to tell you, but in between the two latest rounds of fever, I took 4 days off from work for "vacation". This did not involve getting any rest! Here is what I did:
Wed (7/26) I painted our shower (it is cement block) and ceiling in the basement and laid the last of our floor tile. This involved scraping, several layers of waterproof paint, and caulking. I got new rugs and a new shower curtain, and it looks great. I have been waiting over 4 years for Todd to finish this project up, and I couldn't take it any more. I have done all I can do in the basement. It is totally done except for a few trim boards and for Todd unpacking a few boxes and hanging his stuff on the walls.
Thursday (7/27) I finished up in the basement, and then my mom came down at lunch time. We had Mongolian Beef a Great China for lunch and ran some errands before picking up Ryan. I made teriakyi chicken and sweet corn for supper.
Friday (7/28) Mom took me to my eye appointment, and then we went shopping at Jordan Creek. She took me to eat at Cheesecake Factory for my birthday. Yum-o! We also went to Archivers and Target.
Saturday (7/29) Mom babysat so Todd could take me to lunch and a movie for my birthday. We ate a Red Robin, which was ok if you like sandwiches, and then to see Miami Vice. Not a good movie. It was like the episode that never ends. Then we had a Bloody Mary and Chammps and went home. Oh, Todd also bought me some charms for my bracelet while we were at the mall. My mom had baked me a birthday cake, so we had some of that.
Sunday (7/30) Mom left in the morning, then Todd's family (Dad, Mom, Tiffany and Tiffany's boyfriend) stopped by to see Ryan. As soon as they left, my sister arrived. We played with Ryan and cropped on the dining room table. I grilled pork chops for supper. [side note - Tiffany is almost 14 and GORGEOUS, and her boyfriend is 16 and just got his license. Sounds like a dangerous combination to me.]
Monday (7/31) H and cropped until 2 at Memory Bound. I had a $40 budget and only spent $31! I got 8 pages done, which is a miracle for me. I have filled up Ryan's album and had to buy more page inserts. Then H and I took Ryan to the pedatrician and went out for ice cream. Then she went home.
A fun couple of days, but I was exhausted when it was over!
Wed (7/26) I painted our shower (it is cement block) and ceiling in the basement and laid the last of our floor tile. This involved scraping, several layers of waterproof paint, and caulking. I got new rugs and a new shower curtain, and it looks great. I have been waiting over 4 years for Todd to finish this project up, and I couldn't take it any more. I have done all I can do in the basement. It is totally done except for a few trim boards and for Todd unpacking a few boxes and hanging his stuff on the walls.
Thursday (7/27) I finished up in the basement, and then my mom came down at lunch time. We had Mongolian Beef a Great China for lunch and ran some errands before picking up Ryan. I made teriakyi chicken and sweet corn for supper.
Friday (7/28) Mom took me to my eye appointment, and then we went shopping at Jordan Creek. She took me to eat at Cheesecake Factory for my birthday. Yum-o! We also went to Archivers and Target.
Saturday (7/29) Mom babysat so Todd could take me to lunch and a movie for my birthday. We ate a Red Robin, which was ok if you like sandwiches, and then to see Miami Vice. Not a good movie. It was like the episode that never ends. Then we had a Bloody Mary and Chammps and went home. Oh, Todd also bought me some charms for my bracelet while we were at the mall. My mom had baked me a birthday cake, so we had some of that.
Sunday (7/30) Mom left in the morning, then Todd's family (Dad, Mom, Tiffany and Tiffany's boyfriend) stopped by to see Ryan. As soon as they left, my sister arrived. We played with Ryan and cropped on the dining room table. I grilled pork chops for supper. [side note - Tiffany is almost 14 and GORGEOUS, and her boyfriend is 16 and just got his license. Sounds like a dangerous combination to me.]
Monday (7/31) H and cropped until 2 at Memory Bound. I had a $40 budget and only spent $31! I got 8 pages done, which is a miracle for me. I have filled up Ryan's album and had to buy more page inserts. Then H and I took Ryan to the pedatrician and went out for ice cream. Then she went home.
A fun couple of days, but I was exhausted when it was over!
It's Friday - Sick Again
Well, Ryan was healthy for almost two weeks. Like clockwork on Thursday Aug 3, daycare called me at work and said he had a 103.5 fever. Why does he get a fever every two weeks on Thursday afternoon? So, I picked him up and stayed home on Friday. And, like clockwork, my cough was back, I was stuffed up, and now wheezing. What a summer. All we have done is been sick, but only on the WEEKENDS!!! UGH!!!!!!!!! So Saturday I went to the doctor and got anitbiotics, an inhaler, and cough syrup. Sunday I took a still feverish Ryan to the doctor and finally, finally, finally convinced them to give him some anitbiotics. Ryan and I spent another entire weekend, coughing, sneezing, and cuddling. He was much better Sunday afternoon. Altho, Saturday night he vomited up a Stage 3 jar (the big jar) of sweet potatoes! Disgusting. He slept in my arms in the recliner most of the weekend. Sunday I called Angie and told her that we would not be visiting her and the kids in Omaha on Tuesday because we didn't want to get them sick, especially since they had only lived there 10 days and hadn't found a pediatrician yet. I was totally bummed and so was Angie.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Status
Ryan - good as new this morning. He follows me around which is totally cute!
Momma - improving and ready for vacation
Daddy - still hacking his lungs out. How much is bronchitis and how much is Marlboros?
Momma - improving and ready for vacation
Daddy - still hacking his lungs out. How much is bronchitis and how much is Marlboros?
Monday, July 24, 2006
I Think We'll Finally All Feel Good
What an ucky weekend. Todd was sick, but working, and Ryan and I were sick too. Friday and Saturday sucked because Ryan and I both were feeling poosley. Friday night I put him in his little chair and laid down on the couch and said "Momma is sick too. She needs to sleep." He looked at me with those cute little eyes and went to sleep. Thank God! We slept 6 pm - 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm - 3:30 am, then 4:30 - 7 am. Not bad. We even ran a few errands Saturday morning. We both felt better, but not great. The rest of the day was napping and coughing. I kept giving him pediacare every 4 hours. By Sunday, Ryan was cured and I was feeling worse. Grandpa and Grandma came though, and they kept him entertained and took us out for lunch. Last night was hard because he felt like a million bucks and I felt like 25 cents. He discovered that he can crawl in the bottom of his exersaucer, which is pretty cute. Then he got by me and managed to unplug his baby monitor and nightlight, all in about 30 seconds. Naughty boy! I was relieved to see him get better though.
Today Todd and I made doctor's appointments for 10:45, so we let Ryan sleep in and dropped him off at daycare on the way. Finally we found a doctor to give us some antibiotics and cough syrup with codeine. If they would have told me it was a virus again I would have screamed! I spent the rest of the day napping and reading the DaVinci Code. Now I have to go back to the pharamacy (the cough prescription the doctor called in was the dosage for a 4 yr old and it took all afternoon to correct it) to get the rest of my prescription and to pick up Ryan. I am ok unless I cough, then my ribs hurt. Todd just can't quit coughing. I hope I am getting better. I am supposed to be on vacation Wed - Monday and I don't want to be sick for that!
Today Todd and I made doctor's appointments for 10:45, so we let Ryan sleep in and dropped him off at daycare on the way. Finally we found a doctor to give us some antibiotics and cough syrup with codeine. If they would have told me it was a virus again I would have screamed! I spent the rest of the day napping and reading the DaVinci Code. Now I have to go back to the pharamacy (the cough prescription the doctor called in was the dosage for a 4 yr old and it took all afternoon to correct it) to get the rest of my prescription and to pick up Ryan. I am ok unless I cough, then my ribs hurt. Todd just can't quit coughing. I hope I am getting better. I am supposed to be on vacation Wed - Monday and I don't want to be sick for that!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
It's almost Friday....
So you know what that means... a cranky baby. That's right, every other Friday Ryan seems to have a cold or a fever. This time it is a cold, and his momma has one too. I don't know who is crankier. I swear that I am going to stuff tampons up my nose to stop it running!
The good news is that I did remarkably well today for only sleeping three hours last night (cranky baby) and Ryan had a good day at day care. Also, tomorrow is payday so that means lunch out. Di and I are going to a new pizza place on Merle Hay called CiCi's. They are supposed to have a $4.49 pizza buffet all day everyday.
The good news is that I did remarkably well today for only sleeping three hours last night (cranky baby) and Ryan had a good day at day care. Also, tomorrow is payday so that means lunch out. Di and I are going to a new pizza place on Merle Hay called CiCi's. They are supposed to have a $4.49 pizza buffet all day everyday.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Too Darn Hot
It is too darn hot. Ryan and I went to "do the roses" this morning at the Fairgrounds. There are 7 big rose bushes and 13 minature roses. Every two weeks I have to go and dehead them, weed, and spray fungicide. We went at 9 am. Ryan sat in the stroller in the shade and was fine, but I was sweating like a pig. They had the fountain going in Pioneer Plaza, and I was tempted to run through it. By the way, the car is fixed! Hallelujah! It was the crank shaft sensor. Who knew? So, Ryan and I steamed down I-235 this morning with confidence.
Then we went to WalMart. We were out of everything. Seriously. It took 2 hours and 300 bucks and stuff was falling out of the cart in the parking lot, but we are set. We were both hot and cranky by the time we got home. Later Ryan "swam" in his pool for about 30 minutes. He also spit up in it, which was pretty gross. Then we went to Eric's birthday party. We spent the whole time inside with Rachel and the boys. I think Anthony was more excited to see Ryan than Ryan was to see Anthony. Of course, Ryan only slept an hour today, so that could have been why he wasn't as playful as Anthony. He did enjoy doing his army crawl up and down Rachel's hallway though. Then we went to Babies R Us to buy a baby gate for the dining room. Ryan has really taken off in the past 24 hours, so I knew if I didn't buy it tonight, I would go crazy tomorrow chasing him. The baby gate was expensive since the opening is 6.5 feet, but he has already almost gone headfirst over the step, so I'm sure it will be worth it. Now I just have to put it together. Ugh.
Oh, he has also turned into a naughty boy. He keeps trying to play with the cord on the lamp, and when we tell him no, smack his hand, and move him, he just laughs at us!
Then we went to WalMart. We were out of everything. Seriously. It took 2 hours and 300 bucks and stuff was falling out of the cart in the parking lot, but we are set. We were both hot and cranky by the time we got home. Later Ryan "swam" in his pool for about 30 minutes. He also spit up in it, which was pretty gross. Then we went to Eric's birthday party. We spent the whole time inside with Rachel and the boys. I think Anthony was more excited to see Ryan than Ryan was to see Anthony. Of course, Ryan only slept an hour today, so that could have been why he wasn't as playful as Anthony. He did enjoy doing his army crawl up and down Rachel's hallway though. Then we went to Babies R Us to buy a baby gate for the dining room. Ryan has really taken off in the past 24 hours, so I knew if I didn't buy it tonight, I would go crazy tomorrow chasing him. The baby gate was expensive since the opening is 6.5 feet, but he has already almost gone headfirst over the step, so I'm sure it will be worth it. Now I just have to put it together. Ugh.
Oh, he has also turned into a naughty boy. He keeps trying to play with the cord on the lamp, and when we tell him no, smack his hand, and move him, he just laughs at us!
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