We had a fun day.
It was perfect weather; it was actually very warm at our house!
Hannah and I even got pink noses and cheeks this afternon.
Got up early and dragged my mom and Hannah to a MOPS meeting. We talked about disclipline issues, vacations, and tips for traveling on long trips with toddlers. We also made really pretty bracelets at MOPS - they inspired me to buy more beads soon, so that I can keep playing with my new jewelry-making tools!
We met Mike for lunch at a new restaurant downtown (I didnt like the food too much, but hey, it was worth a try), and got some souvenirs for Mom in a few of the local shops. I would have loved to spend more time there, but we had to move on and go to Hannah's ballet class. She was such a cute little ballerina today! She did a great job dancing and learning new ballet positions, and she didnt even cry when I left the room. I'm so proud of her, of her independence.
When we got home from ballet, Hannah voluntarily put herself in bed!
While she was resting, mom and I worked on a sewing project that I've ben meaning to do for a loooong time. It finally got done today!
When Hannah got up, we ate dinner and she took a bath.
Somewhere in there, I also did 2 loads of laundry. Except, I couldn't really put it away properly, because somehow, in the middle of the night, my closet broke! We didn't hear a thing, but when I got up this morning, the metal rod was hanging halfway down to the floor, two of the bolts in the middle of the closet were completely missing, and all my clothes were heading towards a gigantic pile at the bottom of my closet. And one of the closet doors is broken as well.
Good luck fixing that one, Mike!
Ok so, after dinner, we let Hannah stay up late and watch 30 mins of a movie. Last week we started going through our home videos, and tonight we got all the way up to Christmas 2005. Hannah loves seeing and hearing the things she did when she was younger. She's constantly reminding us that she is not a baby anymore, but a big kid!
She has been accidnet-free this week!!!
Tomorrow I get to spend the whole day with ESTHER! I just packed up my essentials and took a shower. I'm all ready, I just have to roll out of bed and get in the car!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
I'm Excited!
I got to talk with several far-away friends on the phone this afternoon.
It was like a breath of fresh air for me.
The MOPS conference on Saturday will be like a relaxing fresh-air retreat, too.
My mom is now here for the weekend!
She's such a big help, and always spoils Hannah like crazy.
We'll be busy this weekend, and have tons of fun!
Mike had an eye exam yesterday, and his vision is now 20/15! AWESOME!
It was like a breath of fresh air for me.
The MOPS conference on Saturday will be like a relaxing fresh-air retreat, too.
My mom is now here for the weekend!
She's such a big help, and always spoils Hannah like crazy.
We'll be busy this weekend, and have tons of fun!
Mike had an eye exam yesterday, and his vision is now 20/15! AWESOME!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Doctors Appointments, ect.
Mike had Lasik eye surgery yesterday afternoon! The intake process, paperwork and waiting took over an hour, but the actual procedure only took about 20 minutes! It was pretty neat, the way it was explained to me, though I chose not to watch - sticking plastic shields and lasers into my husband's eyes just isn't appealing to me. Then they gave him 4 different kinds of eyedrops and some Valium, to help him relax, sleep, and begin to heal.
This morning, he can already see more clearly, but his eyes are still very red and itchy and irritated, especially the right one. He has a follow-up appointment this afternoon.
It's a beautiful, sunny spring day outside. This morning, I actually took the time to put on nice clothes, brush my hair, and even wear perfume! It made me feel so much better about myself, just because I look more presentable on the outside.
I also had a doctor's appointment today. More check-ups and needles for me, to make sure my medications are working correctly and that I'm still taking the right doseage. I'll get the lab results on Friday, but they said everything seems to be going well. A strange note: I've lost 10 pounds since December (not that I needed to). That's like 8% of my bodyweight or something! Kind of weird, but I guess thyroid meds can do that to you.
In the meantime, I'm still hoping and praying that we can get pregnant again soon.
Because I was sick last week and then Mike had the flu all weekend, I've been on Hannah duty for a week striahgt without any respite. So today, I'm giving myself a few hours away from Hannah (which entails my doctor's appointment, browsing through the secondhand store, and an uninterrupted trip to the library). She was very sad that I was going out without her. But she's with her Daddy, that's fun, isn't it?
I love her to death, and she's the sweest little girl I know, but sometimes I just need my own space.
Tomorrow my mom is coming to visit for the weekend, that's always fun!
Esther and I are going to a MOPS leadership conference in Raleigh. I can't wait, I'm really excited! I've never been able to go to anything like this before, from lack of childcare, but my mom is going to stay with Hannah, because Mike will be working the midnight shift all weekend, and he needs some sleep instead of being on constant Hannah-duty. See, everyone wins.
Have a Happy Day!
This morning, he can already see more clearly, but his eyes are still very red and itchy and irritated, especially the right one. He has a follow-up appointment this afternoon.
It's a beautiful, sunny spring day outside. This morning, I actually took the time to put on nice clothes, brush my hair, and even wear perfume! It made me feel so much better about myself, just because I look more presentable on the outside.
I also had a doctor's appointment today. More check-ups and needles for me, to make sure my medications are working correctly and that I'm still taking the right doseage. I'll get the lab results on Friday, but they said everything seems to be going well. A strange note: I've lost 10 pounds since December (not that I needed to). That's like 8% of my bodyweight or something! Kind of weird, but I guess thyroid meds can do that to you.
In the meantime, I'm still hoping and praying that we can get pregnant again soon.
Because I was sick last week and then Mike had the flu all weekend, I've been on Hannah duty for a week striahgt without any respite. So today, I'm giving myself a few hours away from Hannah (which entails my doctor's appointment, browsing through the secondhand store, and an uninterrupted trip to the library). She was very sad that I was going out without her. But she's with her Daddy, that's fun, isn't it?
I love her to death, and she's the sweest little girl I know, but sometimes I just need my own space.
Tomorrow my mom is coming to visit for the weekend, that's always fun!
Esther and I are going to a MOPS leadership conference in Raleigh. I can't wait, I'm really excited! I've never been able to go to anything like this before, from lack of childcare, but my mom is going to stay with Hannah, because Mike will be working the midnight shift all weekend, and he needs some sleep instead of being on constant Hannah-duty. See, everyone wins.
Have a Happy Day!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
New Baby!!!
ALLY HAD THE BABY THIS MORNING! HOORAY!
Baby and Mom are doing very well.
Nathaniel Allan was born on April 6, 2008 at 10:12am.
He weighs 6 lbs, 13 oz. and is 19 inches long.
Congratulations, baby.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Baby and Mom are doing very well.
Nathaniel Allan was born on April 6, 2008 at 10:12am.
He weighs 6 lbs, 13 oz. and is 19 inches long.
Congratulations, baby.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
News of the Week.
I hosted a yard sale at our church this morning, but had to move it inside because of the rain. It was a pretty pathetic turnout. Maybe we'll try again when the weather is better.
I don't know what I'm goign to do about my MOPS group.
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Mike has the flu this weekend. Yuck. He is miserable. He was scheduled to work an overtime shift today, but he called out of work because he was vomiting all night. How lovely. I actually slept in the guest room last night, because I didn't want to get sick again. Why are we all taking turns being sick?
Mike is also getting laser eye surgery on Tuesday.
I have a dr appointment on Weds, to check my meds and hormone levels.
And my mom is coming on Thursday, to spend the weekend with us. I had a funny dream that she came early, on Monday instead of Thurs, and said that she wanted to live with us, in our guest bedroom, because she was tired of living in Maryland with my dad, my lazy deadbeat brother, and my other brother, who is leaving for college in August.
I called her to tell her my dream, and we got a good laugh out of that one. No matter how much drama goes on in their house, she would never leave them permanently.
My best friends here in Durham are moving across the country in 4 weeks! Esther & Josh got a new position in Idaho. IDAHO! I know it will be a big change for them, a positive one, but it's also sad and bittersweet that they are leaving. We've gotten so close this past year, we'll really miss them.
I'm already planning to visit in the fall!
I think Hannah is going through a growth spurt. She's eating like crazy, sleeping more, and getting taller all the time! She finally fits into 3t clothes now.
My best friend in Pittsburgh is 38.5 weeks pregnant, and 3cm dialated. She's been having contractions off and on for about a week, so it could be any day now...! Her labor keeps stalling, and I know it's got to be so frustrating. I want to go visit and help her out a week or two after the baby is born.
Goodnight.
I don't know what I'm goign to do about my MOPS group.
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Mike has the flu this weekend. Yuck. He is miserable. He was scheduled to work an overtime shift today, but he called out of work because he was vomiting all night. How lovely. I actually slept in the guest room last night, because I didn't want to get sick again. Why are we all taking turns being sick?
Mike is also getting laser eye surgery on Tuesday.
I have a dr appointment on Weds, to check my meds and hormone levels.
And my mom is coming on Thursday, to spend the weekend with us. I had a funny dream that she came early, on Monday instead of Thurs, and said that she wanted to live with us, in our guest bedroom, because she was tired of living in Maryland with my dad, my lazy deadbeat brother, and my other brother, who is leaving for college in August.
I called her to tell her my dream, and we got a good laugh out of that one. No matter how much drama goes on in their house, she would never leave them permanently.
My best friends here in Durham are moving across the country in 4 weeks! Esther & Josh got a new position in Idaho. IDAHO! I know it will be a big change for them, a positive one, but it's also sad and bittersweet that they are leaving. We've gotten so close this past year, we'll really miss them.
I'm already planning to visit in the fall!
I think Hannah is going through a growth spurt. She's eating like crazy, sleeping more, and getting taller all the time! She finally fits into 3t clothes now.
My best friend in Pittsburgh is 38.5 weeks pregnant, and 3cm dialated. She's been having contractions off and on for about a week, so it could be any day now...! Her labor keeps stalling, and I know it's got to be so frustrating. I want to go visit and help her out a week or two after the baby is born.
Goodnight.
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