And this picture is an indicator on how it is going! There is so much to learn AND teach. The day was not very succesful in all accounts (see picture again)... but a friend convinced me to give it another day or two before abandoning ship!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Blown Away
A week ago, Mike and I, packed up the kids and set out on a somewhat spontaneous, and knowingly quick trip. A few months ago, a business contact of Mike's graciously offered him a two nights stay at his home in a fairly new golf resort in our state. With the knowledge that the golf was going to be top knotch and almost free, Mike shared with me his hopes that this would be a guys trip. I agreed whole-heartedly, knowing that trips like this are still a lot of work with little ones and that he and his buddies need their guy time, just like us girls need ours.
But, low and behold, the guys Mike had invited all ended up cancelling last minute...and thus, Mike started getting really excited about who he was going to ask next....who else, but his favorite girls! So, I quickly rearranged my very busy schedule (NOT) and got ready for this adventure.
Since this all happened so quickly, I didn't even have time to look at pictures on the internet of this resort or even let all the excitement build-up. So, when we pulled into the resort and subsequently opened the doors of where we were to stay...it's an understatement that we were all blown away!
Here's some pictures of the house and the pool area - the two spots that the girls and I enjoyed. Mike however golfed 54 holes in less than 48 hours - he was telling everyone that called him that he had died and gone to heaven. For once, I didn't mock his exuberance - he was telling the truth!
Every detail was attended to in this place.
There was a flat screen tv in every room.
What a shame, this downstairs mastersuite went untouched.
Oh yes, the roses and homemade cookies that greeted us on arrival.
This king size bed too - not needed - Ruby got to plant her playpen here tho.
The upstairs master suite!
Master bath...our trip was so fast, I didn't even get a bath!
(Jill and Becca I know you are disappointed in me...)
On the house and refilled daily...
How cute is this room?!! Forgetting Daphne's must-have
Originally I thought there would be no way I would brave
Flowers everywhere...
Daphne went down this slide, no joke, 50? times!!
Hot cocoa for breakfast, with a tiny spoon for slurping.
But, low and behold, the guys Mike had invited all ended up cancelling last minute...and thus, Mike started getting really excited about who he was going to ask next....who else, but his favorite girls! So, I quickly rearranged my very busy schedule (NOT) and got ready for this adventure.
Since this all happened so quickly, I didn't even have time to look at pictures on the internet of this resort or even let all the excitement build-up. So, when we pulled into the resort and subsequently opened the doors of where we were to stay...it's an understatement that we were all blown away!
Here's some pictures of the house and the pool area - the two spots that the girls and I enjoyed. Mike however golfed 54 holes in less than 48 hours - he was telling everyone that called him that he had died and gone to heaven. For once, I didn't mock his exuberance - he was telling the truth!
Every detail was attended to in this place.
There was a flat screen tv in every room.
What a shame, this downstairs mastersuite went untouched.
Oh yes, the roses and homemade cookies that greeted us on arrival.
This king size bed too - not needed - Ruby got to plant her playpen here tho.
The upstairs master suite!
Master bath...our trip was so fast, I didn't even get a bath!
(Jill and Becca I know you are disappointed in me...)
On the house and refilled daily...
How cute is this room?!! Forgetting Daphne's must-have
music at bedtime, I caved and left the cartoons on all night on their flatscreen tv -
how spoiled were they?!!
Originally I thought there would be no way I would brave
the pool with all three kids while Mike golfed, but because
their set up was so kid friendly, I actually did it!! Relaxing...no, but surprisingly
fun and doable!
Flowers everywhere...
Daphne went down this slide, no joke, 50? times!!
Hot cocoa for breakfast, with a tiny spoon for slurping.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A Big Mommy Decision - Input please...
Yes? No? Right size? Wrong size? Fashionable? Last Season? This program? That program? ...
I don't know how I came about this attribute - I'm thinking just the luck of the genes. However it came to be, I am able to admit that I have difficulty making decisions. My good friends and family know this well and patiently weigh pros and cons with me constantly. You know who you are and thank you!
I am so jealous of those of you that see everything black and white and bam! make a decision in two seconds flat. (um...my husband for one - we make a good team)
Anyway, all summer I have been praying about a big decision and worrying plenty about it too. Making a long story short, we have decided that Daphne will go to the same preschool program that Maisie has been going to. It's more of a daycare program than the preschool she went to last year - but I have visited with the teacher and think it will be a fine fit. It is a brand new, friendly and a Christian program too. How great to have them in the same spot for convenience sake and the fact that they will go for 4 hours in contrast to the traditional 2 1/2 hours that preschools offer. Did that last year and it is tricky with other kids!
Now here's Phase Two of my decision. This is where you come into play. Trust that I am praying about it too, I just know that some of you might have some great wisdom about this and I need to hear it! Isn't good counsel important too?!
A. So I could have the girls there at the same time for 4 hours! two times a week. This would allow for optimum cleaning, errands, and alone time at home. Can you say quiet time?!
OR
B. I could put them in one day a week together, giving me one day of the above. Then have Daphne go one day alone, keeping Maisie at home for some one-on-one time with me. And then send Maisie another day, so that Daphne can have some alone time with me too. I am considering this because of the fact that the girls fight like crazy when together and alone they are both a dream.
(Ruby takes a morning nap and is a dream girl, so she isn't weighing into this decision at all:)
Now, having presented my wonderful options, I want to say that I recognize that I am blessed with both opportunities and am not complaining about having a decision like this in my hands at all. But since I am faced with both these wonderful choices, I would love some good mommy input here. In the end, I am going to be the one to make the final decision, but your thoughts might help me make the best one!
I'm so glad you are out there doing this mom thing with me friends!
Just writing this has helped a little...
I don't know how I came about this attribute - I'm thinking just the luck of the genes. However it came to be, I am able to admit that I have difficulty making decisions. My good friends and family know this well and patiently weigh pros and cons with me constantly. You know who you are and thank you!
I am so jealous of those of you that see everything black and white and bam! make a decision in two seconds flat. (um...my husband for one - we make a good team)
Anyway, all summer I have been praying about a big decision and worrying plenty about it too. Making a long story short, we have decided that Daphne will go to the same preschool program that Maisie has been going to. It's more of a daycare program than the preschool she went to last year - but I have visited with the teacher and think it will be a fine fit. It is a brand new, friendly and a Christian program too. How great to have them in the same spot for convenience sake and the fact that they will go for 4 hours in contrast to the traditional 2 1/2 hours that preschools offer. Did that last year and it is tricky with other kids!
Now here's Phase Two of my decision. This is where you come into play. Trust that I am praying about it too, I just know that some of you might have some great wisdom about this and I need to hear it! Isn't good counsel important too?!
A. So I could have the girls there at the same time for 4 hours! two times a week. This would allow for optimum cleaning, errands, and alone time at home. Can you say quiet time?!
OR
B. I could put them in one day a week together, giving me one day of the above. Then have Daphne go one day alone, keeping Maisie at home for some one-on-one time with me. And then send Maisie another day, so that Daphne can have some alone time with me too. I am considering this because of the fact that the girls fight like crazy when together and alone they are both a dream.
(Ruby takes a morning nap and is a dream girl, so she isn't weighing into this decision at all:)
Now, having presented my wonderful options, I want to say that I recognize that I am blessed with both opportunities and am not complaining about having a decision like this in my hands at all. But since I am faced with both these wonderful choices, I would love some good mommy input here. In the end, I am going to be the one to make the final decision, but your thoughts might help me make the best one!
I'm so glad you are out there doing this mom thing with me friends!
Just writing this has helped a little...
Friday, July 18, 2008
Our Family Cabin - A Summer Tradition
An after dinner walk down to our dock...
Five of the Six
Anybody else think that the juicebox looks bigger than our Jabe?
Sisters!
Don't you know I have some naked shots of her too?
My heart on my sleeve here.
Ruby Who? She is so good that seriously, if it weren't for herbeauty and smiles, you wouldn't know she was there!
Bubble gum ice cream - Mike was disgusted, I was stealing bites!
Thank goodness for Michelle that night! Long story...
Bubble gum ice cream - Mike was disgusted, I was stealing bites!
Thank goodness for Michelle that night! Long story...
Best of friends...(33% of the time???)
Off for the big fireworks...
Right before she fell asleep during the very loud show!
Best playground out there...
Ruby had outgrown her swimsuit bottoms by the trip...still SO cute!Going against my grain here...these aren't in any order. For my memory alone, I will record here, that we were in Idaho, at our very favorite lake in the whole world from July 2nd to July 9th. The first half of our trip was spent with Mike's brother and his cute family and their great friend Michelle. The second part of the week was just us five. We figure we got the best of both worlds - play HARD with cousins for 3 days, then REST and RECOUP for 3 more days alone with our lil' girls before heading home. I can't tell you what kind of memories I enjoy more at our family cabin...the GO GO kind with 6 kids under 4 - every bed, towel, and lap in the place in use:) OR the lazy days there with just our brood. Hopefully, I'll always be blessed to enjoy both kinds of trips there - - I love ALL our traditions so!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Busted!
Today Mike and I got a sitter and went to the movies. We are huge movie buffs and haven't been to a show since before Ruby was born. We were really excited to get some treats, sit back in the air conditioned theater and relax a little.
It always takes me a bit to settle into our date nights after running around and getting the house in order pre-date, going through the "check list" with the sitter, and then usually going through "the list" again in my head, as we drive away from the house. We just started leaving Ruby for short outs too, so it has added a tid more anxiety to our time away.
I know it is SO healthy for us to get out and be alone together. And we try to do it weekly. But, like I said, it takes me a bit to be the girlfriend again on our dates and not the mom of three etc...
It was about an hour into the movie, that I realized that Mike had his arm around my shoulder. We were enjoying the movie and I literally went "AHHH" this is nice and leaned into him a little more. I do get uncomfortable sitting in those seats eventually, and so ten minutes later, I readjusted my position and wanting to keep the cuddling going, I put one of my legs over his. Nothing hanky panky here folks, just comfy and enjoying our closeness.
A little later, one of the theater attendants came in and scouted the crowded theater - all 6 of us in there - and he got close to us, pointed and said something I couldn't understand. I just stared, wondering what the deal was. Mike must of heard and quickly removed my leg off of his. The teenager said thank-you and walked away.
Being one that hates confrontation of any kind and abides rules to the tee if possible, I sort of felt embarrassed at first. I don't think I heard the next 5 minutes of the movie's dialogue. But then a different feeling came over me. A really good feeling.
I'm a little tickled that ten years into our marriage we got scolded at the movies for being too close to one another. As we left the theater and took our date on to Starbucks for a drink outside, I felt younger and more alive.
Yes, these dates are important for keeping our love for each other always new and growing. And what a great story to laugh about in years to come.
It always takes me a bit to settle into our date nights after running around and getting the house in order pre-date, going through the "check list" with the sitter, and then usually going through "the list" again in my head, as we drive away from the house. We just started leaving Ruby for short outs too, so it has added a tid more anxiety to our time away.
I know it is SO healthy for us to get out and be alone together. And we try to do it weekly. But, like I said, it takes me a bit to be the girlfriend again on our dates and not the mom of three etc...
It was about an hour into the movie, that I realized that Mike had his arm around my shoulder. We were enjoying the movie and I literally went "AHHH" this is nice and leaned into him a little more. I do get uncomfortable sitting in those seats eventually, and so ten minutes later, I readjusted my position and wanting to keep the cuddling going, I put one of my legs over his. Nothing hanky panky here folks, just comfy and enjoying our closeness.
A little later, one of the theater attendants came in and scouted the crowded theater - all 6 of us in there - and he got close to us, pointed and said something I couldn't understand. I just stared, wondering what the deal was. Mike must of heard and quickly removed my leg off of his. The teenager said thank-you and walked away.
Being one that hates confrontation of any kind and abides rules to the tee if possible, I sort of felt embarrassed at first. I don't think I heard the next 5 minutes of the movie's dialogue. But then a different feeling came over me. A really good feeling.
I'm a little tickled that ten years into our marriage we got scolded at the movies for being too close to one another. As we left the theater and took our date on to Starbucks for a drink outside, I felt younger and more alive.
Yes, these dates are important for keeping our love for each other always new and growing. And what a great story to laugh about in years to come.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
If we had a son...
Last night I got my newest Pottery Barn Kids magazine in the mail. This little boy was on the back. And I am telling you...if I had a gave birth to son, I think he would look just like this! Just had to share.
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