Since you can upload video to Blogger now, here is a video of my spinning baby from last year. You've got to watch the whole thing - he gets really fast at the end. And no, I did not speed this up. It is in real time.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Too Cute!!
Is this not the cutest thing ever? It is the "smore" that Ryan made at school (daycare). They are doing a unit on camping, so Teri Ann had them make smores out of cardboard, cotton balls, and brown tissue paper. It looks just like the real thing!
Ryan is doing well, but is cranky, cranky, cranky. He is cutting his 2-yr-old molars which caused him to have a 101.4 fever for three days. He is still obsessed with the doo-doos, but is also obsessed with coloring and sidewalk chalk. We have to follow a certain procedure when drawing. First, I have to draw him a choo-choo, then a kitty or as he says, "titty", then a fishy, next a bug, a happy face for Daddy, and a happy face for Mommy. Then Ryan scribbles all over them and we repeat. And repeat. And repeat. This all has to be done together as Ryan seems to have lost his ability to play by himself. He also wants to be rocked to sleep again, which I don't particulary mind! He is also living on pudding and not much else. He also begs for gookies (cookies). I let him have some juice when he was sick so now he keeps asking for duice.
When Rachel and the boys were over I picked my first big red tomato. Ryan yelled Apple! and bit the end out of it. Then he promptly spit it out!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Phooey!!
Crap. I accidentally deleted my pictures from the State Fair and from Ryan's playdate with Anthony and Chase last night. Crap. Crap. Crap.
Ryan and I are going to my parents' tomorrow afternoon for the weekend for my parents' 40th anniversary. I am really looking forward to it, but just once I would like a little help traveling with a toddler. By the time I get laundry done, the car packed, work on Friday, then drive up there, I am usually exhausted and just crash.
The playdate last night went well. Ryan and Anthony actually played together and acted like they liked each other. We are making progress! Chase was sweet as always, and I always have a good time with Rachel. We like to commiserate about the workload of motherhood. I also managed to pawn off an eggplant and some tomatoes on her!
Our trip to the State Fair on Monday was hot, hot, hot. I worked in the Discovery Garden from 12 - 4 and roasted. I forgot to take a hat and Ryan broke my sunglasses so I tried to stand in the shade. We did have a good time looking at animals and going to the new Knapp building before my shift. But the thing that Ryan was most impressed with was all the golf carts zipping about.
Ryan and I are going to my parents' tomorrow afternoon for the weekend for my parents' 40th anniversary. I am really looking forward to it, but just once I would like a little help traveling with a toddler. By the time I get laundry done, the car packed, work on Friday, then drive up there, I am usually exhausted and just crash.
The playdate last night went well. Ryan and Anthony actually played together and acted like they liked each other. We are making progress! Chase was sweet as always, and I always have a good time with Rachel. We like to commiserate about the workload of motherhood. I also managed to pawn off an eggplant and some tomatoes on her!
Our trip to the State Fair on Monday was hot, hot, hot. I worked in the Discovery Garden from 12 - 4 and roasted. I forgot to take a hat and Ryan broke my sunglasses so I tried to stand in the shade. We did have a good time looking at animals and going to the new Knapp building before my shift. But the thing that Ryan was most impressed with was all the golf carts zipping about.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Weigh Loss Woes
I am really stuggling. After reaching a loss of 42 pounds in March, the weight is creeping back on. It is very upsetting to me. Basically, I slacked off and quit being vigilant about what I was eating and how much I was exercising. Then last month I started binging again at night. Oy.
Two weeks ago, I rededicated myself and have starting writing down what I eat, drinking more water, and being more careful. I am starting to get back on track. I have also been to my support group two weeks in a row and have even trekked upstairs to the nurse to get weighed. Now, if I can just start exercising again. I guess if you are like me, you have to be vigilant every single day. How frustrating.
I am also frustrated with Ryan. I have been very careful to (hopefully) teach him good eating habits, but now he doesn't eat anything except a granola bar in the morning, a few little snacks, and a few bites of yogurt for supper. Maybe it's just a phase ... he is very muscular though. I just don't want him to get diabetic like me and most of my family.
The good news is that I still have very tight control over my diabetes. I am down to two pills a day, and hopefully at my next appoinment they will lower the dosage. I would just like to know what it is like to not to obsess about my weight fifty times a day or associate my weight with my self-worth.
Onward and upward! We are going to the Fair tomorrow, so that should be a challenge.
Two weeks ago, I rededicated myself and have starting writing down what I eat, drinking more water, and being more careful. I am starting to get back on track. I have also been to my support group two weeks in a row and have even trekked upstairs to the nurse to get weighed. Now, if I can just start exercising again. I guess if you are like me, you have to be vigilant every single day. How frustrating.
I am also frustrated with Ryan. I have been very careful to (hopefully) teach him good eating habits, but now he doesn't eat anything except a granola bar in the morning, a few little snacks, and a few bites of yogurt for supper. Maybe it's just a phase ... he is very muscular though. I just don't want him to get diabetic like me and most of my family.
The good news is that I still have very tight control over my diabetes. I am down to two pills a day, and hopefully at my next appoinment they will lower the dosage. I would just like to know what it is like to not to obsess about my weight fifty times a day or associate my weight with my self-worth.
Onward and upward! We are going to the Fair tomorrow, so that should be a challenge.
I Can Be Such an Idiot!
During our vacation, I purchased my first new car since I got Old Blue in 1994. I got a 2005 Kia Spectra5, and I like it very much.
Yesterday was the first time that I have driven it out of Des Moines, and I discovered that it HAS NO CRUISE CONTROL!!!!! What kind of idiot buys a new car and doesn't check to make sure it has cruise control?? AAAAH!!!
Yesterday was the first time that I have driven it out of Des Moines, and I discovered that it HAS NO CRUISE CONTROL!!!!! What kind of idiot buys a new car and doesn't check to make sure it has cruise control?? AAAAH!!!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Microsoft Class Action Settlement
Don't forget to file a claim against Microsoft. It is really easy. Just go to http://www.iowamicrosoftcase.com and fill it out online.
Every computer you buy has Windows preloaded, so you can file a claim for Windows which is worth$16. All you need to know for the first $100 in claims is the year you bought your computer and where you bought it.
Every computer you buy has Windows preloaded, so you can file a claim for Windows which is worth$16. All you need to know for the first $100 in claims is the year you bought your computer and where you bought it.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Great Vacation
We had a great week of vacation even though we didn't really go anywhere. We got a lot of family time in, which is rare for us. It was nice for Momma, Daddy, and Ryan to all hang out. Ryan was over the moon to have Daddy home all week. Of course now he isn't too happy.... and won't take his pajamas off or get out of the car in the morning at daycare... but that is a small price to pay for a good week.
We saw the Harry Potter movie, went to the Science Center, Hall of Pride, Trainland USA, the wading pool, ate out a few times, and mostly just played. Todd and I also watched movies every night.
Speaking of Trainland USA, it is in Colfax, and is really cool. (I can't believe I spent my vacation in Colfax.) It is a house that has a basement full of model trains. They are set up so you travel from the East Coast to the West Coast. Ryan looooooved it. We bought him some trains and he plays with them all the time. He calls them Doo-Doo's instead of Choo-Choo's. It is very cute. He is absolutely obsessed with doo-doo's now!
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Weekend Update
I'd like to send a shout out to Aunt Kathy and Uncle Denny. Ryan and I had a marvelous time Friday night hanging out with them in their motel room downtown Friday night. Supper with Ryan was a little stressful, but he was all wound up and entertaining the rest of the night. He enjoyed standing on the air conditioner and looking at the cars on I-235 and also enjoyed climbing up on the king-size bed and jumping off the other side while Denny chased him. It was a nice visit. I had not been looking forward to a quiet, boring weekend at home without Todd, so it was a nice diversion. We didn't get home until 10 pm, so Ryan slept until 9:30 Saturday morning and then took a five hour nap in the afternoon! We spent the rest of the day outside getting wet. We were outside until 9:30 last night watering flowers. We also had another first for Ryan. We got fireflies and put them in a jar. He loved it! He kept saying, 'Bug! Bug! Bug!'
Today Ryan and I baked, played farm, visited the neighbors across the street, and basically hung out. He is just up from a 3-hour nap (I can hear him downstairs with Todd). I am going to go to Wal-Mart tonight to lay in supplies, because we are now officially on vacation! We are going to do stuff in Des Moines every day before nap time, and then hang out in the evenings. I can't wait!
Today Ryan and I baked, played farm, visited the neighbors across the street, and basically hung out. He is just up from a 3-hour nap (I can hear him downstairs with Todd). I am going to go to Wal-Mart tonight to lay in supplies, because we are now officially on vacation! We are going to do stuff in Des Moines every day before nap time, and then hang out in the evenings. I can't wait!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Oooh...I have so much to catch up on my blog...but no time. Since the last time I blogged I have read several books, survived a nasty stomach virus, hosted my sis overnight, had my parents down for a weekend, painted my living room green, gone wedding shopping with Diane, made signs for the raised bed at the Discovery Garden, put in lots of hours on the #$%ing Plant Book for the Discovery Garden, gardened and of course did my work-at-the DNR/be-a-mom gig. I'm tired.
Ryan is doing well. He is still busy, busy, busy, but is better behaved. He has started talking in sentences - It's stuck, I'm stuck, It's broke, and every 30 seconds points and says What's That? He gets to go to the preschool room at daycare for a little each day, so he is bringing home lots of crafts. He also pretends to play the flute and clarinet (they have music time every day) and knows a little sign language. I am very happy with my daycare provider. He is smart. His new obsession (besides electrical cords and hoses) is trains, or as he says, Doo-doos (aka choo-choos). He also puts his hands on top of his head every time an airplane goes overhead.
Next week we are on vacation here in Des Moines. We are doing the local attractions. Maybe boring, but we get to sleep in our own beds or cribs.
Ryan is doing well. He is still busy, busy, busy, but is better behaved. He has started talking in sentences - It's stuck, I'm stuck, It's broke, and every 30 seconds points and says What's That? He gets to go to the preschool room at daycare for a little each day, so he is bringing home lots of crafts. He also pretends to play the flute and clarinet (they have music time every day) and knows a little sign language. I am very happy with my daycare provider. He is smart. His new obsession (besides electrical cords and hoses) is trains, or as he says, Doo-doos (aka choo-choos). He also puts his hands on top of his head every time an airplane goes overhead.
Next week we are on vacation here in Des Moines. We are doing the local attractions. Maybe boring, but we get to sleep in our own beds or cribs.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Groceries
Can I pay some one to buy my groceries for me? I despise grocery shopping. Especially since I have to do it at Wal-Mart because it is so cheap. Especially since I have to drag Ryan with me. Especially since I spend hundreds of dollars and then feel like there is nothing to eat. Did you know that you can buy groceries on Amazon.com? They have like a hundred flavors of jello.
Now that I have ranted, here is some good news. I have managed to lose 6 of the 8 pounds I regained in May, and I haven't eaten any chocolate today.
Now that I have ranted, here is some good news. I have managed to lose 6 of the 8 pounds I regained in May, and I haven't eaten any chocolate today.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Sunday Night Lament
I wish I didn't have to go to work tomorrow and leave my baby-boo with someone else. Sigh.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
What a Week
What a week so far. Sunday afternoon Ryan did not want to take his nap, so he jumped out of his crib. I heard a thump! and found him face down on the carpet crying. We then went outside to play, and he started jumping off his Little Tykes climber. Head first. (Bad, very bad). He spend two nights in the pack n' play and tonight is zipped under his new crib tent.
Monday was a weird day. We found out Todd's car needs almost $3500 in repairs (Bad, very bad). I took the afternoon off so Todd and I could go out to eat at Shane's Rib Shack (very good) and see Oceans 13 (very good). Later that night I had a nightmare, woke up, went to the bathroom, puked, then went back to bed, and was fine the next morning (bad, very bad).
I guess that is it for news this week. I am very tired (gee I wonder why) and overwhelmed at work. We are going to the farm this weekend, tomorrow is Todd's birthday, and Sunday is Father's Day, so I have been trying to get gifts and cards together along with getting stuff ready for this weekend. Traveling with a toddler takes a lot of preparation. Usually what happens is we get to the farm and then I drag my butt around all day Saturday because I'm worn out. It should be fun though - my grandpa and great-uncle are riding in the Winthrop 15o Anniversary parade as two of the oldest living graduates!
Monday was a weird day. We found out Todd's car needs almost $3500 in repairs (Bad, very bad). I took the afternoon off so Todd and I could go out to eat at Shane's Rib Shack (very good) and see Oceans 13 (very good). Later that night I had a nightmare, woke up, went to the bathroom, puked, then went back to bed, and was fine the next morning (bad, very bad).
I guess that is it for news this week. I am very tired (gee I wonder why) and overwhelmed at work. We are going to the farm this weekend, tomorrow is Todd's birthday, and Sunday is Father's Day, so I have been trying to get gifts and cards together along with getting stuff ready for this weekend. Traveling with a toddler takes a lot of preparation. Usually what happens is we get to the farm and then I drag my butt around all day Saturday because I'm worn out. It should be fun though - my grandpa and great-uncle are riding in the Winthrop 15o Anniversary parade as two of the oldest living graduates!
Blissful Day
Two Saturdays ago, we had an awesome day. Heather and Kurt were here for the weekend, and my friend Angie was running the Dam to Dam. First we went to the Farmers Market and to find Angie at the race, then we came home and H&K babysat so I could go out to lunch with Angie and Jennifer Bos. Then we went to Glendale Cemetary to feed the ducks. That was quite the experience. There was bread everywhere and some of the ducks had eggs. We took oyster crackers, which the ducks liked, but Ryan would throw the cracker and then pick it up off the ground and eat it before the duck could. The area the ducks were at was very steep, so I had visions of Ryan running downhill straight into the lake, or being attacked by a momma duck. It was fun, but we weren't there long.Then we went to the cupcake bakery in Valley Junction for cupcakes, to the Garden Barn, then to the Summerset Winery, then home. We had an hour before we were going out to supper and Ryan was going next door. It was the first time I had been out to supper without Ryan since October! We went to Dish and it was heavenly. I will have to post more on that lately. I set a goal for myself to eat everything on their menu by the end of the year. This contradicted the goal I set for myself earlier in the morning, which was to start running and run the Dam to Dam 5K next year.
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