tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40601992149780984412024-03-12T21:59:00.926-07:00Beth Anderson DesignUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-63517039303885171142013-06-07T11:35:00.001-07:002013-06-07T11:35:16.687-07:00It's timeLately several people have been BEGGING me - oh, sorry, that was a typo - BUGGING me about my lack of posting this year. Knowing that this stage of our little family's life is flying away and if I don't document it no one else will, and that it's often the only window into it for family and friends both near and far, I've decided to put forth some effort again.<br />
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Disclaimer: While my blogging documentation could use some help, the camera on my phone is not without use. It's been awhile...I have a lot of pictures to dump here...just giving fair warning. Sorry. Not sorry.<br />
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Life lately has been filled with the anticipation of summer. We are all ready for a little change of pace.<br />
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We continue to enjoy settling into our house and making it our own. The garden in particular has been a treat as we continue to discover new surprises daily, including a little fairy garden!<br />
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The kids are becoming great playmates and friends, in spite of their varied interests. My favorite moments lately have been finding the two of them wrapped in some sort of little conversation with each other. I love eavesdropping.<br />
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<i>They LOVE eating breakfast (or any meal, actually) on the deck. </i><br />
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Howie is still into anything with wheels...although has started wandering into dinosaur territory lately. His awareness of cars and trucks and things that go is amazing. He hears planes flying overhead well before we do, and picks out any type of major (or minor) machinery wherever we drive.<br />
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Two of his favorite phrases right now are, <i>"What's dis called?"</i> and <i>"Mom, doing?"</i> ("Mom, what are you doing?") He has to know where Maggie (and usually Gary) is at all times, although it seems like he is constantly saying, <i>"MOMMY HODE YOU." </i>There is no question where his true loyalties lie.</div>
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He is a funny, funny boy. Filled with mischief and sheepish grins. And lots and lots of energy.<br />
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She is also still into ballerinas, princesses and anything of the like. In fact, the preschool did a little questionnaire for a Mother's Day program and she said that she would like to be a "Ballerina Princess" when she grows up. Not sure what that means, but I love seeing her little imagination start to go. If we're at home, she can almost always be found in a tutu or a princess dress of some sort.<br />
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<i>(No, this is not our backyard...a friend of mine did a photoshoot with several little girls a few weeks ago...this was one of my outtakes.)</i></div>
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<i>My all-time favorite Maggie face! Classic!</i></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-68560783273753550162013-04-05T11:36:00.002-07:002013-04-05T11:36:44.914-07:00My Other BabiesThere are two other children whom I consider my pride and joy but I barely mention - my niece and nephew! They both live a heart-wrenching eight hours away in different directions...thank goodness for technology! Maggie and Howie are crazy about them, too. Cousins are just the best!<br />
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As I planned the big day I found myself backstabbing my anti-character-themed ways and smothered everything in CARS. What can I say...those baby blue eyes have a way of turning me into mush.</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">It was a weekend full of sugar, cars, more sugar, more cars...and tons and tons of family and fun (both sets of grandparents were here to help us celebrate!) Unfortunately, I did a terrible job (shocker) of documenting everything and everyone.</span></div>
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Can't believe our little guy is now TWO. He captures the essence of two-ness in every way right now...keeps us moving, laughing and crying all the time. His vocabulary increases more every day...it's hard to keep up with his big sis (ok, ok, it's hard for any of us to keep up with her!). He knows his colors, shapes and he even surprised us by counting to eleven the other day! He's a total wild man...all boy in every sense. Even though his discovery of his will and individuality are shocking some days, he is a complete joy and wonderful guy to have around. We love you, H man!!!</div>
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Monday, December 3, was a landmark day for our family:<br />
1. Howie got tubes in his ears, and<br />
2. We closed on our house.<br />
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It's a little sad that I'm two months behind documenting these things.<br />
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After an almost constant string of ear infections and over a year and a half of not sleeping through the night, the day of Howie's surgery might have been the best day of 2012 for me.<br />
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The whole hospital was such a positive experience. It was great to be in a place where everything (and everyone!) was so geared toward kids.</div>
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I did my best to contain him in the room, but the Cat in the Hat can only distract this kid so long before he wants to MOVE. I wish I had a picture of the little ride on car that we took through the halls...and that the doctor took him back to surgery on.</div>
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Post-surgery...so cuddly and sweet!</div>
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It is a general understanding in our family that an unpleasant visit to the doctor (i.e. shot day) = a milkshake. Having not eaten all morning, H got a little more than that. And pounded it all.</div>
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The doctor told me that he would likely be groggy and irritable for the rest of the day. In fact, he did not nap at all, and he was the best version of himself I have ever seen. He has continued to be an almost completely different (and ear infection-free!) child since then.</div>
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To briefly touch on the second major occurrence that day, we are absolutely thrilled with our new house. And even though moving in the week before Christmas was maybe not the most stress-free choice we've ever made, I am extra grateful to be here in the dead of winter - the extra space has saved my (and the kids) sanity for sure.</div>
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As usual, H&H hit it off splendidly, and were buds through the duration of the week...</div>
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Maggie was thrilled to play Sous Chef and helped Laura make some delicious pies (and whipped cream!)</div>
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Staying true to himself, Howie gave us a little Thanksgiving present of his own AS WE WERE SITTING DOWN TO EAT. This blog is not for the faint of heart. Or stomach.</div>
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...which led to a Thanksgiving bath. Clearly he was not troubled in the least by the whole situation.</div>
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More hiking fun.</div>
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Our library hosted a local ballet company to perform an act of the Nutcracker. I've never seen Maggie's attention held for so long in her entire life.</div>
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A great week, and the calm before the storm, as you will soon see.</div>
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There is nothing sweeter to me than to hear her singing scripture...combined with her natural joy and exuberance it just makes my heart burst. I also love seeing Howie start to join in!<br />
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Hopefully this fills your hearts with thankfulness also, as we head into Thanksgiving week.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-23380174249728989292012-11-07T05:40:00.000-08:002012-11-07T05:40:26.471-08:00Trick or Treat?Halloween was a bit of a disaster this year.<br />
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This was taken at the Trick-or-Treat our little downtown area hosted. Maggie was completely freaked out by the older boys with masks on, and spent the entire time IN the stroller WITH the hood pulled all the way down.<br />
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The arrival of Sandy and 12 straight days of 40 and rain eliminated real trick-or-treating.<br />
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Fortunately, the kids are at ages that they had no idea they actually missed the real event. And we came out with about ten pieces of candy total.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-42352843450296145232012-11-06T12:42:00.001-08:002012-11-06T12:42:31.225-08:00Row, Row, Row your BopsFor some time now we've been talking about taking the kids out in Bops' rowboat out at the local park. Finally, a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon provided the perfect opportunity.<br />
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"I'm sailing! I sail! I'm sailiiiiiing!"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-54551506048128022702012-10-31T08:17:00.001-07:002012-10-31T08:17:59.976-07:00Back Seat Driver<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAbLyN1iVB7dXTvu2bnWmgs5a6YO0N94AJ_RKbcGv2N2T2gieOBRrzDfMtmclF54hZyCwlWPDZ-PJX00pOjYuOOFxg2_p4YuhA4JaLHA1XvmEvYOprqYZzN3wBcK_UYWUGD48FbSpk20O/s1600/photo-779977.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAbLyN1iVB7dXTvu2bnWmgs5a6YO0N94AJ_RKbcGv2N2T2gieOBRrzDfMtmclF54hZyCwlWPDZ-PJX00pOjYuOOFxg2_p4YuhA4JaLHA1XvmEvYOprqYZzN3wBcK_UYWUGD48FbSpk20O/s320/photo-779977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5805493037354224994" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-39464480958551668702012-10-28T17:45:00.000-07:002012-10-28T17:45:24.330-07:00Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The assignments also tend to be quite vague. I currently have a construction paper "feather" with the instructions to decorate any way we'd like...and be creative! What does that mean?? Some parameters would be helpful! Also among my favorites was a blank photo album page saying that each child needed to make a "family" page. I don't remember the details of the instructions, but they were more vague than the feather.</div>
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I really did not want to make a page that looked like it was out of Martha Stewart magazine (even though I would have LOVED to do that)...I wanted Maggie to be involved as much as possible. So I printed and cut and she (with a little help) put the pictures on the page. Here's our final product:</div>
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It's not the fanciest or most creative (to be fair, I remembered at 8 am the morning it was due - only my mother can truly appreciate this), but I absolutely love it! I was struck as I was printing the pictures and looking at it later that every single one of these people is significant in Maggie's life...mom, dad, brother, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. What a blessing!! I do not take it for granted that my children have so many people speaking into and affecting their lives who love them so much.</div>
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I also love that a "my family" page that just included me and Gary and the kids would simply not be complete...even Maggie would tell you that.</div>
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First, Kirstin, Jay and Briscoe came the weekend before for Kirstin, Jay and I to do a triathlon together.</div>
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Our support crew.</div>
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For anyone wondering, it is NOT easier to do a "2-in-1" appointment. Lesson learned.<br />
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Yes, those are my naked children. On the floor. Of the doctor's office. Playing with the plumbing.<br />
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Here are a few updates (medical and otherwise) that I thought might be of interest, especially considering my lack of blogging lately.<br />
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<b><u>Howie - 18.5 months</u></b><br />
Still a little runt. Continues to hang out in the 10th percentile for weight and 50th for height.<br />
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His lack of size does not slow him down one bit. The kid can motor! He is constantly on the move...running, climbing, jumping, dancing...<br />
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Speaking of dancing...he's picked up a few playtime habits from the girls that are starting to raise a few eyebrows.<br />
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After quite a few months of me agonizing over his speech development, (I was having <i>conversations</i> with Maggie by now!) he seems to have turned a corner and his communication is really taking off.<br />
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Favorite words:<br />
- "HOT!" (EVERYTHING is hot.)<br />
- "Yeah." (The answer to any yes/no question.)<br />
- "Good." (The answer to any "how" question.)<br />
- "DUH-DUH!" (Aka "Truck truck." The kid practically has a seizure every time he sees one.)<br />
- "Ah-dee." (He doesn't say it often, but this seems to be his name for Maggie. He LOVES his sister.)<br />
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Favorite foods:<br />
- Pretzels<br />
- "Jooooce"<br />
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Favorite books:<br />
- Richard Scarry's "Cars and Trucks and Things that Go" (shocker)<br />
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The only time H-man is NOT on the move is <i>sometimes</i> when he's sick. Which, unfortunately for him (and for us) is quite often.<br />
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I will leave you with this H-man randomness...walking around IN a lampshade.<br />
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<b><u>Maggie - 3 years</u></b><br />
Even though she was a runt herself for much of her babyhood, this girl has grown! She is at the 85 percentile for height and the 80th for weight...she towers over most kids her age.<br />
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Our latest nickname for her is "Super Why" because of the amount of questions she asks in any given day/situation. She is curious, inquisitive and thoughtful.<br />
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Caught saying lately:<br />
- "Dad, I've got a hypothesis for you...why do you have to go to work?"<br />
- "I think I'm coming <i>up</i> with a cold."<br />
- (While talking on Skype to her Aunt, referring to her dog-cousin who was sniffing the floor)<br />
"What's she doing?"<br />
"She's looking for food crumbs that Briscoe has dropped on the floor from her seat so that she can eat them. It's one of her favorite things to do."<br />
"Oh yeah. That's one of Howie's favorite things, too."<br />
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She is loving preschool. I don't know that I've ever seen her even turn around when the teacher takes her out of the car. I rarely hear anything specific about her day. When I received the monthly "newsletter" from the teacher, I was SHOCKED to hear all that they were learning about and doing in class, because Maggie certainly isn't giving anything away.<br />
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Favorite things:<br />
- Princesses (esp. Belle)<br />
- LONG dresses (via the above)<br />
- Dress up (via the above)<br />
- Watercolor paints<br />
- Baby Allison<br />
- Dancing<br />
- Go Fish<br />
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Favorite books:<br />
- Olivia Saves the Circus<br />
- Angelina Ballerina<br />
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The kids are both starting to appreciate each other. They generally love playing together, and most of the time whining is heard because one of them wants the other to come play, or one is playing a little too closely. Thankfully, they are both pretty much into the same things right now.</div>
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One of my favorite things of late is to hear a "conversation" between the two of them. It basically consists of Maggie doing a non-stop stream of consciousness monologue and How inserting, "Yeah," whenever she pauses for breath. Not to gush, but it is SO. CUTE.</div>
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I know there's more. MUCH more. But hopefully this gives you a glimpse into our crazy life and our crazy kids...who are clearly changing and growing faster than I can type.</div>
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It's true! We now have a three-year-old in the house!! Sometimes it feels like a thirteen-year-old - drama and unpredictability seem to be the general expectation for our days. But there's also tons of fun and silliness.</div>
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The day started off with a bang. Gramma came in town the night before, and the morning also included George's donuts and a visit from sweet friends.</div>
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We were fortunate to have so many visitors in town that week! In addition to my mom, Mimi and Bops, Gary's sister Kirstin, her husband Jay and their sweet sweet sweet baby Briscoe were able to join us in celebrating the Mags. It was quite the party and Maggie handled it all splendidly.</div>
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After the party died down, the energy was still going. Gramma helped explore some of the new gifts.</div>
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We're thrilled for Maggie to be one year older. She continues to add so much joy and laughter to our lives. As she grows older, she only becomes more fun and an even better companion - to all. Happy Birthday, sweet Mags! We love you!!</div>
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The second day (today/Thursday) was a normal period, with a normal drop off, and I was braced for tears and already anxious for the poor teacher who would have to pry her hands off the door to the car.</div>
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"Where's my teacher? Is that the playground? Will we get to go on the playground? Who's that lady? Why is she so old? What's that little boy doing?...etc." (If you are reading this straight through, that's about how fast the questions were coming.)</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060199214978098441.post-19679250564035925572012-08-29T11:20:00.000-07:002012-08-29T11:20:10.208-07:00And so it begins...Next week marks our family's entrance/introduction into All Things Organized. The first fall of many where there is a definite cut off from summer. (Pardon me while I wipe my tears off my keyboard).<br />
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In addition to preschool (gasp!), Mags is also signed up for soccer. It was a total gamble, but it's only 6 weeks, so I thought it was worth a try. We went out today to buy shin guards (who knew they made shin guards for 3 year olds??).<br />
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And I am quite proud that a half-container of self-fed yogurt only resulted in this face. (Granted, it was a closely-supervised and assisted self-feeding session...)</div>
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Over vacation (post still to come), Maggie would say <i>"CHEESE!"</i> in the loudest, most hideous way whenever someone took out a camera. When I told Howie to look at me today, he looked up and said <i>"CHHHHEEEEE!!"</i> Not necessarily the most practical word he's learned, but we'll take it!</div>
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About a month ago he finally ventured away from the furniture. As expected, within the week he had completely given up on crawling and was RUNNING after Maggie.<br />
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Maggie LOVES the races. It doesn't matter WHO is going by, she always yells, <i>"GOOOO DADDY!!!!!" </i>He wins every time in her mind.</div>
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It doesn't matter how hot it is or how tired he is, the kids are crazy about him when the race is through. What can I say? He makes us all so proud.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0