Halloween went about as well as it could have. We brought the kids to the alerus center which was packed and we had to stand in line about an hour. It was awful. But we came out with a couple of bags of candy and two gooed up kids so all in all it was halloween. We also tried bringing Case door to door but he got too cold.
I'm ready for a stiff drink and a relaxing bath myself. That sounds like a good after halloween party. Right now I'm jamming out to Orgy a bit. Just can't sleep. One of those nights.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
changed plans
Our weekend didn't quite go as expected. We really didn't get to visit anyone but we did manage to haul a lot of stuff out of our old place in DL and put it into a storage unit. Start the selling process as it looks like we're going to be in GF for long term with Amadon's new job. We brought back some things too like my guitar and weights. Anthony is learning how to play and moving to Fargo so we're going to plan a few jam sessions. We were going to come early Saturday but Anthony came to visit so we hung out until late in the day. We tried out that guitar PS2 game that was actually pretty fun. It's a lot harder than it looks though. So that was nice. Then we picked up Case and headed back to GF.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
weekend plans
Well, we are off to Devils Lake this weekend to visit family and friends and bring back Case for the week. We have trick or treating plans. The alerus center has a thing going on from 5-8 that we're going to go to.
Will post more when I get back on Sun.
Will post more when I get back on Sun.
Friday, October 27, 2006
clingy springy
I am going to try and post more. I've been just trying to get into the routine of things and haven't had a lot of free time.
Adele is overly clingy. To the point where I can't pick up in the same room as her. I can't even stand up or lay down. I have to either be doing something with her or sitting within view. She's always been really outgoing and pretty good at playing by herself. BUt I know she's at that separation anxiety age and it's normal. That doesn't make it any easier.
So I tried to be pretty understanding for a few weeks and really focus a lot of time in getting a new routine for her. I'm sure it's hard on a baby to move, be used to lots of relatives, suddenly have mommy at home full time, and only mommy.
Well, on the bright side Adele is finally letting me have a 5 min shower. It was a battle from the beginning with lot's of crying and shower curtain pulling and tantrums but I wouldn't give in. I showered everyday at the same time and then gave her a bath after me. I think she has finally figured out that I"m not leaving her behind the shower curtain and she gets to have a bath too.
The best news is that she's finally going to bed at a decent hour and every night. 9 pm. Yeah!!! That really helps to have that standard bedtime routine.
Now back to my bitch fest. Yesterday, I finally had it and just put up the baby gate and let her scream her head off while I mopped the floor. And it wasn't just whining. It was blood curdling screaming. I vacuumed, picked up, loaded the dishwasher, all while trying not to tear my hair out. I think I tried about every other option with her and she does need to get used to the fact that we will have a little bit of clean up everyday. Why she can't play with her toys while I talk to her and make the bed I don't get. I read about how when you become stay at home it takes time for the baby to adjust and not think you're going to sneak out and "work" and leave them alone. And it's probably just a phase. I think it will be nice to have Case here all week. She only does this if it's just me. If there's another person in the house she's fine. She'll even sit and play by herself. I think it must just be that thought that she will be alone.
I now own 12 magazine subscriptions. I signed up for 3 at 1.50 per week and then the offer went to that I get a free watch (don't really care) and they heard kids in the background. So free kids magazine. Then I have a hubby. Free ESPN for 4 years. LOL! I'm sure Amadon's going to be soooo thrilled about that. Neither of us are interested in sports. Then I got golfing digest for free. Grrr. I HATE golf. Give this to someone who could use it. I know it's free but no, just no. And on and on. I guess I can change the subscriptions. "It's like having a magazine rack right in my own home!!! " What did I get myself into? At least I got a couple super cheap subscriptions.
Amadon and I are going to plan a date night this weekend which I'm excited about. I also convinced him to learn dancing with me. We're thinking swing. SPeaking of Da Da, here he is home for lunch so will post later.
Adele is overly clingy. To the point where I can't pick up in the same room as her. I can't even stand up or lay down. I have to either be doing something with her or sitting within view. She's always been really outgoing and pretty good at playing by herself. BUt I know she's at that separation anxiety age and it's normal. That doesn't make it any easier.
So I tried to be pretty understanding for a few weeks and really focus a lot of time in getting a new routine for her. I'm sure it's hard on a baby to move, be used to lots of relatives, suddenly have mommy at home full time, and only mommy.
Well, on the bright side Adele is finally letting me have a 5 min shower. It was a battle from the beginning with lot's of crying and shower curtain pulling and tantrums but I wouldn't give in. I showered everyday at the same time and then gave her a bath after me. I think she has finally figured out that I"m not leaving her behind the shower curtain and she gets to have a bath too.
The best news is that she's finally going to bed at a decent hour and every night. 9 pm. Yeah!!! That really helps to have that standard bedtime routine.
Now back to my bitch fest. Yesterday, I finally had it and just put up the baby gate and let her scream her head off while I mopped the floor. And it wasn't just whining. It was blood curdling screaming. I vacuumed, picked up, loaded the dishwasher, all while trying not to tear my hair out. I think I tried about every other option with her and she does need to get used to the fact that we will have a little bit of clean up everyday. Why she can't play with her toys while I talk to her and make the bed I don't get. I read about how when you become stay at home it takes time for the baby to adjust and not think you're going to sneak out and "work" and leave them alone. And it's probably just a phase. I think it will be nice to have Case here all week. She only does this if it's just me. If there's another person in the house she's fine. She'll even sit and play by herself. I think it must just be that thought that she will be alone.
I now own 12 magazine subscriptions. I signed up for 3 at 1.50 per week and then the offer went to that I get a free watch (don't really care) and they heard kids in the background. So free kids magazine. Then I have a hubby. Free ESPN for 4 years. LOL! I'm sure Amadon's going to be soooo thrilled about that. Neither of us are interested in sports. Then I got golfing digest for free. Grrr. I HATE golf. Give this to someone who could use it. I know it's free but no, just no. And on and on. I guess I can change the subscriptions. "It's like having a magazine rack right in my own home!!! " What did I get myself into? At least I got a couple super cheap subscriptions.
Amadon and I are going to plan a date night this weekend which I'm excited about. I also convinced him to learn dancing with me. We're thinking swing. SPeaking of Da Da, here he is home for lunch so will post later.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
update
I know. I know. It's been a long time since I've posted although not as long as Samantha. :) Even though I talk to you and visit you all the time, I still need some blogging material. Ok. Vent over.
Wow, well I don't really know where to start. Quitting my job went well. Very professional on my part. Got all my PTO. I would like to say quite a few things but well don't feel like burning any bridges anytime soon so I will stop right there. But I don't miss it. Not to say that I don't miss working outside the home. It's hard to adjust to the stay at home mom routine. But it's getting better. Amadon LOVES his job. I mean just LOVES it. He's already got a certificate for some of the newest training taught by a guy who came in from New Zealand. I'm so happy for him. He finally found his work niche and has a lot of confidence from it. Stan loves him.
We are planning our wedding vow renewal or however you put that. Nothing fancy. Just our closest friends and family and we're going to take a much needed honeymoon we never got to take the first time around.
Adele is so big. She's walking everywhere. Trying to walk backwards. She looks older everyday. She had a great 1 year party! Big pizza party with all our friends and family there. The kids chased after balloons and I have the cutest pictures!
I've been busy mailing packages. I have this Brazilian girl named Alana that I'm sponsoring and am fixing up a package for her but it's really hard to find things to send to another 1 year old. SO I just sent whatever I knew Adele liked and hopefully she will too.
I would write more but that baby is sleeping and it's quality hubby and wifey time. Yeah, yeah. But when you're married and have a baby you take every second alone you get or when baby goes to bed you relax for a night to yourselves.
Wow, well I don't really know where to start. Quitting my job went well. Very professional on my part. Got all my PTO. I would like to say quite a few things but well don't feel like burning any bridges anytime soon so I will stop right there. But I don't miss it. Not to say that I don't miss working outside the home. It's hard to adjust to the stay at home mom routine. But it's getting better. Amadon LOVES his job. I mean just LOVES it. He's already got a certificate for some of the newest training taught by a guy who came in from New Zealand. I'm so happy for him. He finally found his work niche and has a lot of confidence from it. Stan loves him.
We are planning our wedding vow renewal or however you put that. Nothing fancy. Just our closest friends and family and we're going to take a much needed honeymoon we never got to take the first time around.
Adele is so big. She's walking everywhere. Trying to walk backwards. She looks older everyday. She had a great 1 year party! Big pizza party with all our friends and family there. The kids chased after balloons and I have the cutest pictures!
I've been busy mailing packages. I have this Brazilian girl named Alana that I'm sponsoring and am fixing up a package for her but it's really hard to find things to send to another 1 year old. SO I just sent whatever I knew Adele liked and hopefully she will too.
I would write more but that baby is sleeping and it's quality hubby and wifey time. Yeah, yeah. But when you're married and have a baby you take every second alone you get or when baby goes to bed you relax for a night to yourselves.
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