Okay, so how in the world did my tiny babe turn 2?? When did he start saying words/sentences so VERY clearly that a perfect stranger can understand him?? I knew this day was coming, but frankly, somehow didn't believe it at the same time. But he's here, and he's 2.
I'll post some pics in a few days when Dh gets home.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
We're back...sort of
Oh my. This will be a short entry, cause I just don't have the energy to chronicle the past three weeks. Seriously, as anyone who has ever done it knows, moving sucks. Period.
But, we're here. Except that Dh is at a conference in Florida. And my mind is back at home, unable to settle in this strange place. I managed to sign up for an Improv Comedy Class, and to start my appointments at the Birth Center, but we have yet to locate a suitable Tae Kwon Do studio and piano/violin lessons for K, art and gym classes for G, and a vehicle worthy of our hard earned dollars. Though, we did decide to buy a little less van (meaning 4 years old instead of 2) in order to not finance it. We've yet to make a car payment in all of these years, and don't see a compelling reason to start now. That money can be better spent on all of the other things that we want to do, like traveling, classes, and cool activities for the kids and the whole family.
I also discovered that the private university employing Dh has a great continuing studies program for getting an ESL (English as a Second Language) certificate, that I can start in February. It's comprised of evening classes, as well as some one day (Saturday only) workshops.
Well, since being here, we've attended the State Fair (which is held rather late in the season, if you ask me), gone on several hikes (we live .5 mile from a large state park), and generally tried to find our way about. Tomorrow, we're off to the fabric store to gather materials for our halloween costumes. So far, ds#1 wants to be a wizard, ds#2 wants to be Ron from Harry Potter, and ds#3 is going to be Gizmo (in a costume designed by me, yippee!). I'm most concerned about the Ron costume, though G does have that Northern Irish look going on. If his hair were red, he would actually resemble Rupert Grint. Hmmmm, I'm not sure if I like that or not. ;-)
Oh, and perhaps most important of all, we've been creating and enjoying homecooked meals that are about 90% organic, at least 98% of the time. The real difference has been having a very loose plan for the week. For whatever reason, designating Monday as casserole night, Tuesday as soup and bread night, Wednesday as leftovers, Thursday for seafood, and Friday as salad has made all of the difference in my ability to plan. So this week, we're having 4-cheese lasagna, broccoli and blue brie soup with French bread, Shrimp Paella, and grilled chicken salad. Breakfasts and lunches are simple, with staples such as fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, oatmeal with chopped nuts and raisins, waffles/pancakes, and smoothies for breakfast, and things like beans and rice with cheese and tomatoes, quesadillas, sandwiches, chopped veggies with dip, and soup for lunch (all made quickly and from scratch). We're not perfect, but we're definitely getting more consistent.
But, we're here. Except that Dh is at a conference in Florida. And my mind is back at home, unable to settle in this strange place. I managed to sign up for an Improv Comedy Class, and to start my appointments at the Birth Center, but we have yet to locate a suitable Tae Kwon Do studio and piano/violin lessons for K, art and gym classes for G, and a vehicle worthy of our hard earned dollars. Though, we did decide to buy a little less van (meaning 4 years old instead of 2) in order to not finance it. We've yet to make a car payment in all of these years, and don't see a compelling reason to start now. That money can be better spent on all of the other things that we want to do, like traveling, classes, and cool activities for the kids and the whole family.
I also discovered that the private university employing Dh has a great continuing studies program for getting an ESL (English as a Second Language) certificate, that I can start in February. It's comprised of evening classes, as well as some one day (Saturday only) workshops.
Well, since being here, we've attended the State Fair (which is held rather late in the season, if you ask me), gone on several hikes (we live .5 mile from a large state park), and generally tried to find our way about. Tomorrow, we're off to the fabric store to gather materials for our halloween costumes. So far, ds#1 wants to be a wizard, ds#2 wants to be Ron from Harry Potter, and ds#3 is going to be Gizmo (in a costume designed by me, yippee!). I'm most concerned about the Ron costume, though G does have that Northern Irish look going on. If his hair were red, he would actually resemble Rupert Grint. Hmmmm, I'm not sure if I like that or not. ;-)
Oh, and perhaps most important of all, we've been creating and enjoying homecooked meals that are about 90% organic, at least 98% of the time. The real difference has been having a very loose plan for the week. For whatever reason, designating Monday as casserole night, Tuesday as soup and bread night, Wednesday as leftovers, Thursday for seafood, and Friday as salad has made all of the difference in my ability to plan. So this week, we're having 4-cheese lasagna, broccoli and blue brie soup with French bread, Shrimp Paella, and grilled chicken salad. Breakfasts and lunches are simple, with staples such as fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, oatmeal with chopped nuts and raisins, waffles/pancakes, and smoothies for breakfast, and things like beans and rice with cheese and tomatoes, quesadillas, sandwiches, chopped veggies with dip, and soup for lunch (all made quickly and from scratch). We're not perfect, but we're definitely getting more consistent.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
More transition
Okay, two posts in one day, scary!! ;)
But I had to share the conversation I had with my 4 year old last night. We were watching Santa Claus is Coming to Town (yes, in October -- I've figured out that I'm not really a scrooge, I just get excited about Christmas about 2 months too early, and have unrealistic expectations of the holiday in general). It went something like this:
Ds#2: Mom, does Santa really bring us presents, or do you and dad wrap the presents and put them under the tree while we're asleep?
Me: What do you think?
Ds#2: I think that you and dad wrap the presents and put them under the tree while we're asleep.
Me: What makes you think that?
Ds#2: I've stayed up at night and watched you doing it when you didn't see me. And Santa isn't real. He's made up, like wizards. Magic isn't real.
So, there you have it. I seriously doubt that he's caught us in the act of playing Santa's elves, but you never know with this kid. FWIW, ds#1 strongly believes in the possibility of magic, and refuses to disavow Santa (though, I know, from conversations in the past, that he knows the "truth", but actively chooses to continue to believe).
But I had to share the conversation I had with my 4 year old last night. We were watching Santa Claus is Coming to Town (yes, in October -- I've figured out that I'm not really a scrooge, I just get excited about Christmas about 2 months too early, and have unrealistic expectations of the holiday in general). It went something like this:
Ds#2: Mom, does Santa really bring us presents, or do you and dad wrap the presents and put them under the tree while we're asleep?
Me: What do you think?
Ds#2: I think that you and dad wrap the presents and put them under the tree while we're asleep.
Me: What makes you think that?
Ds#2: I've stayed up at night and watched you doing it when you didn't see me. And Santa isn't real. He's made up, like wizards. Magic isn't real.
So, there you have it. I seriously doubt that he's caught us in the act of playing Santa's elves, but you never know with this kid. FWIW, ds#1 strongly believes in the possibility of magic, and refuses to disavow Santa (though, I know, from conversations in the past, that he knows the "truth", but actively chooses to continue to believe).
Transitions
What we're reading now:
Me: The Story of Chicago May by Nuala O'Faolain
K: A Wrinkle in Time (he loves Madeline L'Engle now! he read an interview with her at the back of the book, and was extremely excited about the things that interested her. He was disappointed that she didn't like math, though... ;))
Well, in just a few short hours, we'll begin our packing/moving adventure. While I'm not excited at the prospect of a rental, it's not a bad one, and the landladies are very agreeable. And, as soon as we find the house that's right for us, we'll move.
I'm pretty certain that we've already chosen names for this babe, which isn't really surprising considering how much practice we've had doing this! ;-)But, no announcements now...
I found a cool comedy club that has improv lessons and Theatresportz... Very cool, and very exciting. Classes are usually once a week and in the evening, and registration includes seeing all of the comedy shows for free (while enrolled in the class). I can't wait to get there, and sign the boys up for music and Tae Kwon Do, and art classes again. Not to mention dropping in on the homeschooling group and the Holistic Moms group. Sigh.... Now back to the boxes and the cleaning, and waiting to get Dh from the airport.
Me: The Story of Chicago May by Nuala O'Faolain
K: A Wrinkle in Time (he loves Madeline L'Engle now! he read an interview with her at the back of the book, and was extremely excited about the things that interested her. He was disappointed that she didn't like math, though... ;))
Well, in just a few short hours, we'll begin our packing/moving adventure. While I'm not excited at the prospect of a rental, it's not a bad one, and the landladies are very agreeable. And, as soon as we find the house that's right for us, we'll move.
I'm pretty certain that we've already chosen names for this babe, which isn't really surprising considering how much practice we've had doing this! ;-)But, no announcements now...
I found a cool comedy club that has improv lessons and Theatresportz... Very cool, and very exciting. Classes are usually once a week and in the evening, and registration includes seeing all of the comedy shows for free (while enrolled in the class). I can't wait to get there, and sign the boys up for music and Tae Kwon Do, and art classes again. Not to mention dropping in on the homeschooling group and the Holistic Moms group. Sigh.... Now back to the boxes and the cleaning, and waiting to get Dh from the airport.
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