The last couple of days I have really noticed some growing up in my little Tabitha. I don't know if any of you have heard her commercial quotes but she does a real cute "Subway --- Eat Fresh!" She started saying that when Cody was reading a billboard sign. I am sure she has heard it on the TV, but that was the first time I heard her and Cody "acting" it out. Way to cute. Ready for commercials. Can she make the big bucks in the family??? Tristan read her a book called Baby Brains - superstar in which the baby sings a song that goes.... "I want my Mommy!!" She is now wearing baseball hats backwards, standing on chairs and tables singing this song. I have to laugh. What can I say, She wants me. :-)
She has started to say more names. Lonnie is working with her on Mommies name and Daddies name besides Mama and Daddy. She also says Tabitha and so grown up like. (sob - sob) Allthough, I think Tristan will always be TT. It has happened oh so quickly. She has always called my best friend Ka -yees Mama. (Kaileys Mom) She even calls her by name now. Alicia is Leeshas.. again so cute. I don't remember this being so cute with the boys. I am sure they went through a burst of words. Is it different in a girls voice and tone? She is also, overnight this happened I swear, completing full sentences!! I usually have to remind her to say please. But she has Thank you Mama and oops sorry (usually with the grin) down pat.
Ahh the good times. I look at the behaviors I am dealing with in the boys, and really hope that it will be different in Tabitha. I don't know if I can do the Mello drama angry little beaver thing again!!! That can be another story.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Dentist
It is funny how you find things in the most unusual places sometimes. I don't know of anyone who may have this issue specifically, but I found this very interesting story while sitting at the Dentist office.
THE TOOTH FAIRY'S SISTER
Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething. - Mark Twain in Pudd'nhead Wilson
Erma had tow daughters, separated in age by about three years. As the children grew older, the eldest started losing her baby teeth. Naturally, these events were faithfully followed by visits from the Tooth Fairy.
It wasn't long before the younger child became jealous of the Tooth Fairy's favoritism toward her older sibling. "Mamma, how come the Tooth Fairy never visits me? It's not fair," she pouted.
Now at the time, Erma was trying to wean her youngest child from her pacifier. Suddenly, the concerned mother realized her daughter's envy could be put to good use. "Honey, Ive never told you about this before, but the Tooth Fairy has a sister named the Paci-Fairy. If you put your pacifier under your pillow tonight, I
ll bet the Paci-Fairy will visit you just like the Tooth Fairy visits your sister. "
The following morning, the youngster discovered a present under her pillow while the pacifier had magically disappeared. "Look, Mamma! Look! The Paci-Fairy gave me some money."
The contented child never asked for her pacifier again -- ever.
This was taken from Chicken soup for the Dental Soul.
Hope you enjoyed...
THE TOOTH FAIRY'S SISTER
Adam and Eve had many advantages, but the principal one was that they escaped teething. - Mark Twain in Pudd'nhead Wilson
Erma had tow daughters, separated in age by about three years. As the children grew older, the eldest started losing her baby teeth. Naturally, these events were faithfully followed by visits from the Tooth Fairy.
It wasn't long before the younger child became jealous of the Tooth Fairy's favoritism toward her older sibling. "Mamma, how come the Tooth Fairy never visits me? It's not fair," she pouted.
Now at the time, Erma was trying to wean her youngest child from her pacifier. Suddenly, the concerned mother realized her daughter's envy could be put to good use. "Honey, Ive never told you about this before, but the Tooth Fairy has a sister named the Paci-Fairy. If you put your pacifier under your pillow tonight, I
ll bet the Paci-Fairy will visit you just like the Tooth Fairy visits your sister. "
The following morning, the youngster discovered a present under her pillow while the pacifier had magically disappeared. "Look, Mamma! Look! The Paci-Fairy gave me some money."
The contented child never asked for her pacifier again -- ever.
This was taken from Chicken soup for the Dental Soul.
Hope you enjoyed...
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Some clarification
Terry replied and said that they promised this to our Grandmother before she died, and have been working on it for a year.. Classes and all.
Sounds like a miracle!! PRAISE THE LORD..
Sounds like a miracle!! PRAISE THE LORD..
Surprise
I received a shocking but wonderful email from my brother tonight. I am confused, so I need to share and see if you gals can shed some light and settle my confusion.
My brother, not known to go to church, participate, or even be spiritual sent me an invitation to his families baptism!! I know my niece had gone and been a part of the youth program, but never have I known my brother and his wife to be spiritual at all. Not to say they lead an extreme sinful life, but I wouldn't say they live a life for or of Christ.
As children, we were raised to believe, but that was as far as it ever went in the home. I went to church on the church bus alone as a child. Our Grandmother was extremely religious.
I asked him if it was a dedication or baptism, but gave him my encouraging words and of course, told him I wouldn't miss it for the world. I have not gotten confirmation on that yet. Would it be the Pastors duty to determine if it is for real and for the real reason, or should I question it more?
I am excited and praying that God has preformed yet another miracle! I welcome any comments and suggestions. My mother was also blown away by this news.
My brother, not known to go to church, participate, or even be spiritual sent me an invitation to his families baptism!! I know my niece had gone and been a part of the youth program, but never have I known my brother and his wife to be spiritual at all. Not to say they lead an extreme sinful life, but I wouldn't say they live a life for or of Christ.
As children, we were raised to believe, but that was as far as it ever went in the home. I went to church on the church bus alone as a child. Our Grandmother was extremely religious.
I asked him if it was a dedication or baptism, but gave him my encouraging words and of course, told him I wouldn't miss it for the world. I have not gotten confirmation on that yet. Would it be the Pastors duty to determine if it is for real and for the real reason, or should I question it more?
I am excited and praying that God has preformed yet another miracle! I welcome any comments and suggestions. My mother was also blown away by this news.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Yea right.
Ok the first day of my experiment came and went. Basically with the business of the day I forgot!! Go figure. He got home about the same time as we did so I didn't have a chance to even do the sweep. Good thing we hadn't been home to mess it up. We will try again tonight. We have two baseball games if we don't get rained out, so dinner will be at 4 ish anyway. Good time to try it.
Tristan had won a lunch at Chuck E Cheese yesterday because he raised $100+ for their jogathon. I had to laugh when he asked me to chaperon because I had just read all the emails from friends and fellow Steering Team members about not going to Chuck E Cheeses. I did not volunteer to chaperon, because I had Cody and Tabitha, however I did tell him that we would meet them there. Let me tell you ladies, this was WONDERFUL! Yes I said WONDERFUL. It was perfect, school was in session so it was not busy. Basically just the 35 kids that came with Tristan, a few parent chaperons and maybe 3 other small families. As long as Tristan or Cody would help Tabitha up the steps with the huge gaps leading up to the tunnel and slide system she was good to go. She loved riding with Barney and in the big truck. She even rode a roller coaster! The virtual kind. She tried to get off of that one by saying "I am done Mom, I am done." I even felt completely comfortable letting Cody just roam on his own. I kept a close eye on Tabitha but with not many people it was not hard.
Today we went to have lunch with Tristan at school (his request). When I told Tabitha and Cody we were going to go have lunch with TT. First thing she said was "Chuck E Cheese??!!" very excitedly. There is Life after Chuck E....
Tristan had won a lunch at Chuck E Cheese yesterday because he raised $100+ for their jogathon. I had to laugh when he asked me to chaperon because I had just read all the emails from friends and fellow Steering Team members about not going to Chuck E Cheeses. I did not volunteer to chaperon, because I had Cody and Tabitha, however I did tell him that we would meet them there. Let me tell you ladies, this was WONDERFUL! Yes I said WONDERFUL. It was perfect, school was in session so it was not busy. Basically just the 35 kids that came with Tristan, a few parent chaperons and maybe 3 other small families. As long as Tristan or Cody would help Tabitha up the steps with the huge gaps leading up to the tunnel and slide system she was good to go. She loved riding with Barney and in the big truck. She even rode a roller coaster! The virtual kind. She tried to get off of that one by saying "I am done Mom, I am done." I even felt completely comfortable letting Cody just roam on his own. I kept a close eye on Tabitha but with not many people it was not hard.
Today we went to have lunch with Tristan at school (his request). When I told Tabitha and Cody we were going to go have lunch with TT. First thing she said was "Chuck E Cheese??!!" very excitedly. There is Life after Chuck E....
Sunday, June 3, 2007
The way it used to be
I have been thinking a bit lately about being home and not working. I am liking it, but wondering what I should be doing different. I have not been unemployed EVER. Except maternity leaves. We all know that while on maternity leave, there is definitely no downtime.
Well, I received the email from Kim regarding the old 1950s house wife. I had to laugh, but then again wonder what it would have been like. Lonnie usually gets home before dinner time, but I can certainly have dinner prepared and ready to go in. I usually do the main room "sweep", however, I have never "prepared" myself or my children to be excited that he is home. I am thinking I will try this in the coming week. Hands and faces will be washed, I will have to buy some ribbons for my hair, and I might have to actually put some makeup on, but we will greet him at the door.. Sounds fun, huh? hahaha.. I think I am just more curious what it was like, and I know he has mentioned many times "The way it used to be". Wish me luck, I will have to post and let you know if he even notices.
There it is my little minute thought of the day. Thanks Kim!!!
Well, I received the email from Kim regarding the old 1950s house wife. I had to laugh, but then again wonder what it would have been like. Lonnie usually gets home before dinner time, but I can certainly have dinner prepared and ready to go in. I usually do the main room "sweep", however, I have never "prepared" myself or my children to be excited that he is home. I am thinking I will try this in the coming week. Hands and faces will be washed, I will have to buy some ribbons for my hair, and I might have to actually put some makeup on, but we will greet him at the door.. Sounds fun, huh? hahaha.. I think I am just more curious what it was like, and I know he has mentioned many times "The way it used to be". Wish me luck, I will have to post and let you know if he even notices.
There it is my little minute thought of the day. Thanks Kim!!!
Friday, June 1, 2007
It's been a while (again)
Well, it has almost been a month again so I suppose I should write something as to let you all know I am still alive.
Baseball is coming to an end and the full swing of summer is on the horizon. I am sure one aspect will be easing up and another busy schedule will take over. I am looking forward to having all the kids home and being able to do things together. Tristan seems to get a little upset that Cody gets to go to lunch at McDonalds, go to Washington Square to meet the grandparents, play at the park etc. All while he is in school. I have many plans for this summer, but don't really know how much of it will actually take place. Tristan has actual school friends to do things with this summer, so that will bring an interesting twist.
As you guys may remember, Tristan suffered a slight head trauma over spring break. He will be going in for a neurological test in July to determine if his "twitch" was caused by that incident. I have noticed in the few months following the incident that his eye and mouth is making a twitchy kind of movement and we started to get a little scared. Hopefully it won't be anything, but I would rather be safe then sorry.
Memorial Day Weekend, we went crabbing and fishing. This was the first time we were all (except Tabitha) got to be in the boat and actually spend Saturday fishing. Tristan won the prize!!
He caught two barely legal trout. Cody caught one, but it was too little and we had to put it back. Sunday, the plan was to go crabbing with Lonnies brother in law. We were to have our boat, and he with his and to ferry the other family members to the spit in Lincoln City to spend the day on the beach catching crab. Well, our boat wouldn't start. We ended up with just the one boat and camping out on the beach next to Mo's. We actually had a great time. Tristan got to wear his wet suit and play in the ocean. Cody jumped in fully clothed, and Tabitha stayed and played in the sand and flew her new kite. It was a wonderful day at the beach. I am sure we will do that again. We ended up only getting 6 crab, but that was enough for all the adults who wanted some to have a half of one. That was plenty for me. I like crab, but I can only do so much.
I promise, I will try to do better on this blogging thing. I often find my self like one of Leslies recent posts.. Blank, got nothing...
Baseball is coming to an end and the full swing of summer is on the horizon. I am sure one aspect will be easing up and another busy schedule will take over. I am looking forward to having all the kids home and being able to do things together. Tristan seems to get a little upset that Cody gets to go to lunch at McDonalds, go to Washington Square to meet the grandparents, play at the park etc. All while he is in school. I have many plans for this summer, but don't really know how much of it will actually take place. Tristan has actual school friends to do things with this summer, so that will bring an interesting twist.
As you guys may remember, Tristan suffered a slight head trauma over spring break. He will be going in for a neurological test in July to determine if his "twitch" was caused by that incident. I have noticed in the few months following the incident that his eye and mouth is making a twitchy kind of movement and we started to get a little scared. Hopefully it won't be anything, but I would rather be safe then sorry.
Memorial Day Weekend, we went crabbing and fishing. This was the first time we were all (except Tabitha) got to be in the boat and actually spend Saturday fishing. Tristan won the prize!!
He caught two barely legal trout. Cody caught one, but it was too little and we had to put it back. Sunday, the plan was to go crabbing with Lonnies brother in law. We were to have our boat, and he with his and to ferry the other family members to the spit in Lincoln City to spend the day on the beach catching crab. Well, our boat wouldn't start. We ended up with just the one boat and camping out on the beach next to Mo's. We actually had a great time. Tristan got to wear his wet suit and play in the ocean. Cody jumped in fully clothed, and Tabitha stayed and played in the sand and flew her new kite. It was a wonderful day at the beach. I am sure we will do that again. We ended up only getting 6 crab, but that was enough for all the adults who wanted some to have a half of one. That was plenty for me. I like crab, but I can only do so much.
I promise, I will try to do better on this blogging thing. I often find my self like one of Leslies recent posts.. Blank, got nothing...
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