Thursday, October 30, 2008
Being Goofy!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Full Weekend Fun!
Saturday we were up early and out of the house to get errands done. Nick called me while he was on his errand to tell me he was going down to see his brother, so that just left Jeff & myself to get things done! We had to run all over: Kohl's, Target, Michael's, Wal-Mart, Library...but it all got done in the nick of time! I even was able to finish up Lauren's shower gift which felt great. Anyway, we came home and started baking the pumpkin cookies for the Halloween party. Jeff loves to sit on the bar stool and help pour the ingridents and watch the mixer spin! After we ate some batter and baked the cookies, Jeff took a nap and I got to work on my stuffed mushrooms... I just LOVE making those things! I think I got a nap in, but I don't even remember. Nick got home sometime, then we got things together for the party!
Everyone arrived around 6 and we had a blast! Of course Jeff soaked up all the attention from everyone, but it felt good to see everybody. It makes me feel old though because all of the kids are getting so big. Some of them my mom started watching when I was in kindergarden...see, old feeling! We had so much fun, laughing and telling stories. Jeff went to bed at his normal time and just screamed...no one wanted to hear him, so I got him up and you should of seen the grin he gave everyone when he got to get up! It was like "Haha Mom...I won!" I went to bed around 10 so I could get up for the race the next day, but everyone else stayed until after 11!
Sunday morning Steph Hoover & I ran in the Red Ribbon Run at Levis Commons. I was so excited because it was the first race I had done in years. We figured we wouldn't come in with a great time, but it was the point we were doing it. Kelly, Steph, John, Mom, Nick, & Jeff all came out to cheer us on! They were stationed at different points along the race, which was great so we could have some support as we went along. It was freezing! Anyone, we both did better then expected!!! I ran the 5K in 27:43 and Steph ran it in 28:11...considering we thought it would take us about 40 minutes we were extremely happy with our times!!! Go Us!!!
The rest of the day the guys were at John & Steph's sighting in the new gun. I took Jeff out for a little bit, but of course it was close to nap time so we headed home. I got to take a 2 hour nap and it felt great! The guys got home later on in the afternoon, we cooked chicken on the grill and just sat around. Felt good to be together!
Friday, October 24, 2008
New Doctor!
I tell the nurse all of his symptoms, doctor comes in..."Well what seems to be the problem today?" So then I have to tell him that he's all congested and nothing is draining out. I'm not if he has a sinus infection, but something is not right. He tells Jeff to open his mouth...AUFKM, he's not even 2, he won't open his mouth! He doesn't even bed down to look in and says "I don't see anything wrong in there." He looks in his ears, listens to chest/back...everything is sounds fine, good news. He then tells me "Well he seems just fine to me." No he's not fine, he's full in his head, and you would know this if you actually looked up his nose. Since "nothing" is wrong with him, I ask what I can give him over the counter to help clear him out. "He can't have anything over the counter." I understand that, but give me something and tell me the dose I can give him, I need to sleep so I can function at work, and he needs to sleep so he can feel better. After about 5 minutes of him saying "Well I can't give you anything, etc" He finally gives me a script!
I go to Target and talk to the pharmacist and they show me the over the counter drug I can give him and give me a syringe so he can get the proper amount! Thank You...
After this I was fed up and done! So as of today we now have a new pediatrician. I'm sad to leave the other place because I really like the doctor, but it wasn't working anymore.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Go Jaclyn!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Pumpkin Patch & Vistors!
Saturday I had to wake Jeff around 7:50, since he had been awake in the middle of the night...not sure what is up with this, but I got him ready to go get his flu shot. Mom came with me to do that, then we ran a few errands, nothing to special. Amanda ending up calling me and we decided to head out early in the morning to go to the pumpkin patch. We had such a great time! It was nice going with someone other then just the 3 of us. Plus little A is adorable, so who wouldn't want to hang out with the C Family for ahwile! Jeff couldn't stand very well and kept falling over, but I just told him, "He was fine and he if he's going to go hunting with the guys, then he needs to get used to this stuff!" We picked out our pumpkins, then Jeff and I walked to the front of the farm so he could see the animals. We all decided we could use a bite to eat, so off to Skeeter's. It was a quick bite to eat then Jeff needed to go home and take a nap. Nick went out to John and Steph's to shoot the gun with the men, and I took a nap, felt great! We had Zach that night, which was nice. We went to Fricker's and had dinner, then home where the boys played video games to lord only knows what time! Nick enjoys hanging out with Zach. When Zach leaves, he always tells me he can't wait for Jeff to be that big...I can!
Sunday was another beautiful day in Toledo! Nick & I decided to leave Jeff home with my parents while we went to church ALONE...it was the first time in I can't tell you how long, that I actually heard the homily, and got to kneel. It felt great! And then when we got home, he was taking a morning nap...GO MOM! Later on in the morning Anne & Gene arrived and it was great to see them. We haven't seen them since the lake this summer. I was disappointed that the kids weren't with them, but none the less, it was nice to catch up, and then enjoyed their weekend away! We spent some time at John and Steph's, had a big Thanksgiving dinner, enjoyed LOTS of laughs, but it just felt great to see them. It stinks that we won't see them again until next summer!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Starting To Jibber More
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
First Black Eye
Monday, October 13, 2008
Airport & Airplanes = 1 Happy Little Boy!
Boat Rides & Fun!
Summer Is Really Over??!!
We were suppose to head up Friday night, but dad had to end up working Saturday morning, which was fine. I was kind of glad really because that way Nick could spend time with Jeff since he was going to the Michigan game Saturday. Anyway we went to Cold Keg for dinner Friday night with mom & dad, it was crowded but as always the food was great! After dinner we drove around the airport so Jeff could see all of the planes, he is so much fun to watch since he gets so excited!
Saturday morning Nick left bright and early for the U of M game, he was so excited, like a little kid on Christmas morning. The rest of us all got ready for our day! Steph & John came over early so John could spray the yard, after they left mom & I ran our couple of errands, then we came home and waited for dad to grace us with his presence! Dad got home at 11:30, we quickly loaded the car, then out to Steph & John's we went...Jeff was excited to see them, and the guys got into John's truck so they could head to Mongo and shot dad's new gun he got, and us girls were off to the lake! Jeff was an angel the entire car ride, thank goodness because he was exhausted and I wasn't sure how it would go, but it was fine. After we got to the lake, I let Jeff play for awhile, then he took a nap, I went running, and by the time I was done dad and John were there. When Jeff woke up John & Steph took him to get the power washer over at Julia & Vic's, while dad and I took out the Sea Fisher. Of course I'm sitting and waiting on dad...10 minutes later he's still not in the chanel, turns out the boat ran out of gas. I jumped in the whaler and went to rescue him...the joys of taking stuff out! After we were done though, we all took a nice boat ride. The leaves are beautiful and starting to change colors, it felt great to be on the lake, that's for sure!
Steph, John, & Jeff on the boat ride!
Jeff helping John start the fire.
Sunday we got up and went to church, then came back and had breakfast. The fun started early! All of the boys helped take the boat out of the water... Jeff got to ride with Grandpa in the boat and Nick and John took the trailer over the boat launch. Jeff was so excited to go with Grandpa in the boat... then he got to ride back in the boat after it was out of the water...he doesn't even know how good he has it! Dad powerwashed the boat, while us kids took the pier out of the water. It's so nice having the guys around to help do things! Jeff enjoyed playing in the sand and helping...it was so much fun!
Jeff enjoying his very first boat ride with just him & Grandpa!
Look at that smile... you think he was excited?
Grandpa & Jeff riding back from the boat launch in the boat!
Mommy & Jeff
Daddy was throwing him up in the air...Jeff LOVED it!
The lake was so peaceful!
He's just getting so big.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Jeff's Music Class & Story Time
Jeff is also going to storytime on Thursday mornings. Mom takes him for me since I'm at work, but Jeff loves the interaction. Mom says he sits and listens to the stories so nicely and he does great, which is good to hear. I'm looking forward to taking him myself one of these days!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Thoughts & Prayers
Monday, October 6, 2008
Who Knew I Could Love Someone So Much?
It wasn't until Jeff was born that I felt the greatest love towards him, a love that I could no way describe to anyone today, but it's a love that can never be broken. I love Jeff with all of my heart, I would do anything for him, and I cannot imagine him not being apart of my life. I thank God everyday for my wonderful little man, for his smile that lights up his face whenever I walk in the door, for the scream he lets out when I close the door at night, for the body the throws on the floor when he doesn't get his way, for the boy laying in bed with me at 6:30 watching Elmo because someone woke up a little to early that day. I love Jeff flaws and all, and even when I don't understand how I can't get enough of him, I know that he is my greatest gift of all. I'm so glad that he's mine and I get to watch this amazing person grow up, but he needs to not get so big so fast.
Weekend Fun!
Let's see Friday Aunt Chrissy came over to hang out with mom for a bit. It was nice to see her and visit, even it was only for a little bit. Friday evening Nick headed down to Tiffin to go to some football games with his head, so Jeff & I went and did a little shopping... I LOVE shopping! We hit The Loft, and Kohl's, I just picked up a few things for myself, and Jeff got a couple of new books. It was a quiet Friday evening actually...we really didn't do a whole lot!
Saturday morning Nick had to work, so Jeff, Steph, & I took him breakfast before we headed to the downtown Toledo library. That place is amazing and truthfully I'll probably be going down there quite a bit with Jeff. The children's section is amazing, tons for Jeff to do, and the shelves of books blew me away... I didn't even know where to begin! We hit the grocery store...it's insane to shop on Saturday morning, but got the fixings I needed for cooking that afternoon. Nick got home from work and let me know he was going up to U of M to watch Michigan play with Kyleigh... I wasn't happy that he was going to be gone the rest of the day, but oh well, his loss not mine. Jeff took a wonderful nap, I cooked, I got a nap in, and when he woke up we headed out to Steph & John's to have dinner and a bon fire! We had a great time!!! Jeff loves helping Uncle John around there... thanks for having us out guys!
It was so nice to be outside and enjoy the wonderful fall day! I can't believe Jeff is 20 months... last year when we got pumpkins, he was 8 months! Where does the time go? I love my little man though...he always brings a smile to my face!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Getting So Big!
~Sitting at the bar stool to eat your snacks/lunch - grandma puts you up there and you LOVE to sit like a big boy. You get this grin on your face and I know you think that your pretty hot stuff!
~Laying on mom and dad's bed to watch Elmo - you actually will lay pretty still for 20 minutes and watch Elmo's Wild Animals...you love this video. If we would let you I think you'd watch it all day long!
~Know how to get off of the bed! - Daddy taught you how to climb off the bed, which is really nice that you are able to get down when you want.
~Fold your hands to Pray - when we sit down for dinner you fold your hands together and remind all us of that we need to pray. But then you want to hold our hands instead of folding yours. It's the sweetest thing really. Grandma took you to church to sit the other day and you were so good for you. You were quiet in the pew for a few minutes, you said a prayer, and you dipped your hands in the holy water.
~Getting more attached to your blankie's - these blue blankets of yours go everywhere with us. The only time you don't have them by you is when we are outside or when you are sitting in your high chair. Otherwise it's fair game and you probably are dragging them around.
~Jabbering up a storm - even though you really aren't talking to much yet, you are trying so hard. You are consistantly pointing to things and trying to get words out.
~You tell us which way to go when we are driving! - Yes that's right, you actually point out the window and tell us which way you want to go and if we don't go that way you get upset!
~You know where certain places are - Jeff you have an amazing memory! You know what places we eat at, where we play, where mommy gets her daily fountain pop...it's amazes me really. Daddy things we eat out all the time when he's not around since you know all of this stuff!
~Peddle your cars - 2 weeks ago you would not of even tried, but now you get in your cars and you peddle away.
~Use a big boy cup to drink your milk - Mommy got you a new cup the other day and ever since you've been drinking your milk out of it. I'm so happy because it's been hard to get you to drink your milk. The only problem is you like to stick you utensils in it and swish it around!