{315/365} Two year old boys who are full of energy need to nap. Unfortunately, there are some two year old boys that think they are the exception to the rule. Sadly, it's my two year old boy that on occasion feels that he can go without his daily rest. Instead, he will jump in his crib and carry on like he drank 6 six cups of coffee! Today Daddy was home from work and with only afternoon therapy, our day was a bit scattered. The normal "rest before therapy nap" just didn't happen. Although he thinks he'll make it until bed time, mommy always knows what will happen. As usual on the "no nap" days, Liam's little eyes started closing at about 7pm...way too late for a nap but too early to call it a night. Instead, I allow him a few minutes on his couch to take the edge off. This way he will sleep through night and and allow us both the rest which we so desperately need!Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 11
{315/365} Two year old boys who are full of energy need to nap. Unfortunately, there are some two year old boys that think they are the exception to the rule. Sadly, it's my two year old boy that on occasion feels that he can go without his daily rest. Instead, he will jump in his crib and carry on like he drank 6 six cups of coffee! Today Daddy was home from work and with only afternoon therapy, our day was a bit scattered. The normal "rest before therapy nap" just didn't happen. Although he thinks he'll make it until bed time, mommy always knows what will happen. As usual on the "no nap" days, Liam's little eyes started closing at about 7pm...way too late for a nap but too early to call it a night. Instead, I allow him a few minutes on his couch to take the edge off. This way he will sleep through night and and allow us both the rest which we so desperately need!
{315/365} Two year old boys who are full of energy need to nap. Unfortunately, there are some two year old boys that think they are the exception to the rule. Sadly, it's my two year old boy that on occasion feels that he can go without his daily rest. Instead, he will jump in his crib and carry on like he drank 6 six cups of coffee! Today Daddy was home from work and with only afternoon therapy, our day was a bit scattered. The normal "rest before therapy nap" just didn't happen. Although he thinks he'll make it until bed time, mommy always knows what will happen. As usual on the "no nap" days, Liam's little eyes started closing at about 7pm...way too late for a nap but too early to call it a night. Instead, I allow him a few minutes on his couch to take the edge off. This way he will sleep through night and and allow us both the rest which we so desperately need!
Tuesday, November 10
{314/365} Today my Mom turns 63. While I know it's really not polite to reveal a woman's age, I think she should be proud to be so fabulous and only be 63. She's still fun and a bit crazy. She still has so much energy and loves to have a good time. She'll still get down on the floor to play with Liam or do a few rounds of "Ring Around The Rosie." She'll still take Emily to the movies and have sleep overs. We still have our amazing "Thelma and Louise" scrapbooking weekend in July. She knows how to live life to the fullest and that's the most important thing! 63 is only a number and as they say, you are only as old as you feel. If that's the case then there is no doubt, my Mom is younger than I am! ;)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, November 9
{313/365} Each year I try to make something interesting for Emily's birthday in school. One year I tried home made Twinkies, another year it was Scooter Pies. This year, in the spirit of Emily's new "hippie" phase, I decided to try "tie dyed" cupcakes. My original plan was to swirl different colors of icing but then I was sure I would find a recipe on the internet...and I DID! Six bowls, each with the same amount of cake batter and six gel food coloring colors. I scooped a small amount into each cupcake tin one color at a time. It took quite a while (since the original recipe is for a cake) but it was well worth it! Instead of taking away from the pretty swirled top, I simply piped a white icing peace sign on the top of each one.The cupcakes were a huge success and quite a hit with the kids. Emily definitely won the "cool kid" award for the day! :)
{313/365} Each year I try to make something interesting for Emily's birthday in school. One year I tried home made Twinkies, another year it was Scooter Pies. This year, in the spirit of Emily's new "hippie" phase, I decided to try "tie dyed" cupcakes. My original plan was to swirl different colors of icing but then I was sure I would find a recipe on the internet...and I DID! Six bowls, each with the same amount of cake batter and six gel food coloring colors. I scooped a small amount into each cupcake tin one color at a time. It took quite a while (since the original recipe is for a cake) but it was well worth it! Instead of taking away from the pretty swirled top, I simply piped a white icing peace sign on the top of each one.The cupcakes were a huge success and quite a hit with the kids. Emily definitely won the "cool kid" award for the day! :)Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 8
{312/365} This is the girl whose heartbeat I saw at 9 weeks. The girl who gave me heartburn and made me crave McDonalds Filet-O-Fish and shrimp with hot cocktail sauce. The girl who decided to make her debut three weeks early, breaking my water and putting me in a state of shock. This is the girl who was born with no epidural on November 8th, 2001, at 10:36pm during an episode of "ER". This is the girl who was as sweet as an angel in the hospital but who cried like a maniac on the car ride home. This is my first baby, my daughter, my heart. This is the girl who I couldn't love more if I tried. The most beautiful, creative, friendly and intense girl I know. This girl is the reason I'm grateful every single day of my life and I cannot imagine my life without her. My sweet Emily is eight today and cannot believe eight years have gone by in virtually no time at all.
{312/365} This is the girl whose heartbeat I saw at 9 weeks. The girl who gave me heartburn and made me crave McDonalds Filet-O-Fish and shrimp with hot cocktail sauce. The girl who decided to make her debut three weeks early, breaking my water and putting me in a state of shock. This is the girl who was born with no epidural on November 8th, 2001, at 10:36pm during an episode of "ER". This is the girl who was as sweet as an angel in the hospital but who cried like a maniac on the car ride home. This is my first baby, my daughter, my heart. This is the girl who I couldn't love more if I tried. The most beautiful, creative, friendly and intense girl I know. This girl is the reason I'm grateful every single day of my life and I cannot imagine my life without her. My sweet Emily is eight today and cannot believe eight years have gone by in virtually no time at all.
Saturday, November 7
{311/365} Although Liam has plenty of toys, he has "adopted" one of Emily's birthday gifts. She was given a cute little panda that speaks and lights up where it has a "boo-boo". When you press the spot you take care of what hurts him and then he's all better. :) Liam loves this little guy and played with him all night. As I was making breakfast I turned around to find him feeding his newly adopted panda with a bottle. How sweet it was to see this kind of pretend play and how happy I was to get this shot! Just another example of progress being made.
{311/365} Although Liam has plenty of toys, he has "adopted" one of Emily's birthday gifts. She was given a cute little panda that speaks and lights up where it has a "boo-boo". When you press the spot you take care of what hurts him and then he's all better. :) Liam loves this little guy and played with him all night. As I was making breakfast I turned around to find him feeding his newly adopted panda with a bottle. How sweet it was to see this kind of pretend play and how happy I was to get this shot! Just another example of progress being made.
Friday, November 6
{310/365} What better way for Emily to celebrate her upcoming birthday than by decorating cakes? Having another day off, Em invited a few friends to go and decorate cakes and cookies this afternoon. The kids were given two small cakes, one shaped like a shirt and one shaped like jeans and a bunch of piping bags full of icing in various colors. After thinking long and hard about her culinary creation, she opted for the giant "8" on the shirt and cool "peace" jeans. When all was said and done, she had a fun creative day and made cakes that were way too cute to eat. :)
{310/365} What better way for Emily to celebrate her upcoming birthday than by decorating cakes? Having another day off, Em invited a few friends to go and decorate cakes and cookies this afternoon. The kids were given two small cakes, one shaped like a shirt and one shaped like jeans and a bunch of piping bags full of icing in various colors. After thinking long and hard about her culinary creation, she opted for the giant "8" on the shirt and cool "peace" jeans. When all was said and done, she had a fun creative day and made cakes that were way too cute to eat. :)
Thursday, November 5
{309/365} Emily had the day off today and our friends Kim and Meg came over. After Liam's early morning therapy and before our guests arrived, Liam took a little futon break. This kid really has the life...a comfy chair, his blanky, a drink, some snacks and Dora on TV. For a child that enjoys running around and playing with everything in sight, he also enjoys just chilling out and doing nothing! He works so hard during his sessions so I really can't say that I blame him. :)
{309/365} Emily had the day off today and our friends Kim and Meg came over. After Liam's early morning therapy and before our guests arrived, Liam took a little futon break. This kid really has the life...a comfy chair, his blanky, a drink, some snacks and Dora on TV. For a child that enjoys running around and playing with everything in sight, he also enjoys just chilling out and doing nothing! He works so hard during his sessions so I really can't say that I blame him. :)
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