My sister went in for her ultrasound this past Wednesday and found out that the baby her and her husband is expecting will be a girl.
So far, I'm the only one who is not finding out what the sex of the baby is and it's killing me not to know. My husband refuses to find out. So I'm making a nice mint green crochet blanket for the baby.
My son however is becoming ever so clingy. I had trouble dropping him off at school twice this week but on Friday he just left my side with no problems and since then he has been asking me about going to Circle Time. Circle time is when the class sits in a circle and go over the lessons. I really like this school and it's curriculum. My son is learning so much. I love our time together on the way home and how he talks about school and the things he's done and learned.
Well this is all I have to say for now. Til next time.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Upstate Weekend....
This week we celebrated my nephew's 16th birthday. I can't believe it. He's 16 years old. Time flies so fast. I still remember him running with a sword down the back of his shirt to the backyard to play with his friends.
This past weekend, we headed upstate for our annual get post Christmas get together with my brother, sisters and friends. Unfortunately, my brother and family could not make it because he was really sick.
We left on Friday evening to head up to the Catskills along with every other skier/vacationer heading out for the long weekend. It was kind of funny because I had my son in his PJs thinking I would move him from the car to the bed when we get to the house. We made a pit stop and it was funny because there were all these other kids all in their PJs as well.
When we get there, my son was wide awake especially when he noticed my nephew playing with the Wii. My son had to get his controller to play. We were up til 4AM watching the men and boys playing.
My husband, his friend, my brother in law and my nephew spent all day Saturday playing paintball in the backyard ( 7 acre backyard). They were out there for a long time in the cold. I made sure he was very well bundled because it was COLD up there in the Catskills.
I went out for a bit on Saturday and then I spent it in the house working on my knitting. We had lots of fun just lounging. It was cool to see that my sister was finally showing some pregnancy belly. I was worried a bit. Next year is going to be crazy with two new babies and a toddler. I can't wait!!!!
Well, I'm off to bed. It's getting late and I've got to head out early in case my son gives me any grief when I drop him off at school. Lately, he's pretty attached to me.
This past weekend, we headed upstate for our annual get post Christmas get together with my brother, sisters and friends. Unfortunately, my brother and family could not make it because he was really sick.
We left on Friday evening to head up to the Catskills along with every other skier/vacationer heading out for the long weekend. It was kind of funny because I had my son in his PJs thinking I would move him from the car to the bed when we get to the house. We made a pit stop and it was funny because there were all these other kids all in their PJs as well.
When we get there, my son was wide awake especially when he noticed my nephew playing with the Wii. My son had to get his controller to play. We were up til 4AM watching the men and boys playing.
My husband, his friend, my brother in law and my nephew spent all day Saturday playing paintball in the backyard ( 7 acre backyard). They were out there for a long time in the cold. I made sure he was very well bundled because it was COLD up there in the Catskills.
I went out for a bit on Saturday and then I spent it in the house working on my knitting. We had lots of fun just lounging. It was cool to see that my sister was finally showing some pregnancy belly. I was worried a bit. Next year is going to be crazy with two new babies and a toddler. I can't wait!!!!
Well, I'm off to bed. It's getting late and I've got to head out early in case my son gives me any grief when I drop him off at school. Lately, he's pretty attached to me.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
First Days of the New Year
Well, the New Year has come in with a blast.
We spent it as a family and had a great time. My son is so much fun to be around when he is playful and angry.
I've given up trying to be strict with the potty training because from what I've read he is showing some signs of not yet being ready. I still make him go to the potty if I notice he has gone into hiding but I'm not yelling at him anymore to tell me when he has to go potty. From what I'm reading, it's a big no no.
On the other hand, I am having success transferring him to his toddler bed at night and he's sleeping the night away. I'll take the small blessings I can get one at a time.
I've just come from celebrating my husband's birthday weekend. Yes, weekend. On Saturday (1/5), we went out with his parents, aunt and cousin for dinner at D&Bs. Lots of fun. Today, we went out with my parents for brunch. My husband loves this one restaurant where they serve brunch on Sundays.
My task for this week is to organize the Christmas items that will go into storage for next year and setting up my winter/valentine's decor. There is one thing that will stay behind from Christmas and they are the flowers I bought on 12/27/2007. They are read, white, dark red, and red/white mini carnations that are still blooming strong. I bought them at Shop Rite for 3 bouquets at 3.99 each. They are the sturdiest flowers I've ever bought.
Well, I'm signing off to get some knitting done. I'm currently working on a scarf in teal with a really soft yarn. I'm trying to hold off buying yarn until the new stuff comes out but I'm tempted to since I have some AC Moore gift cards.
Until next time....
We spent it as a family and had a great time. My son is so much fun to be around when he is playful and angry.
I've given up trying to be strict with the potty training because from what I've read he is showing some signs of not yet being ready. I still make him go to the potty if I notice he has gone into hiding but I'm not yelling at him anymore to tell me when he has to go potty. From what I'm reading, it's a big no no.
On the other hand, I am having success transferring him to his toddler bed at night and he's sleeping the night away. I'll take the small blessings I can get one at a time.
I've just come from celebrating my husband's birthday weekend. Yes, weekend. On Saturday (1/5), we went out with his parents, aunt and cousin for dinner at D&Bs. Lots of fun. Today, we went out with my parents for brunch. My husband loves this one restaurant where they serve brunch on Sundays.
My task for this week is to organize the Christmas items that will go into storage for next year and setting up my winter/valentine's decor. There is one thing that will stay behind from Christmas and they are the flowers I bought on 12/27/2007. They are read, white, dark red, and red/white mini carnations that are still blooming strong. I bought them at Shop Rite for 3 bouquets at 3.99 each. They are the sturdiest flowers I've ever bought.
Well, I'm signing off to get some knitting done. I'm currently working on a scarf in teal with a really soft yarn. I'm trying to hold off buying yarn until the new stuff comes out but I'm tempted to since I have some AC Moore gift cards.
Until next time....
Monday, December 31, 2007
New Year's Eve
Well 2007 is coming to an end and 2008 will be beginning in about an hour EST.
It's been a pretty eventful year with all the weddings and the baby to come news.
My husband, son and I are now home in our new PJs (tradition) and have gone through all the rituals for the new year:
1. Blessing all the corners of our home with Holy Water
2. Putting 12 different round fruits on the table
3. Getting the 12 grapes for each person ready to eat
4. Spread out some coins at the entrance of our home
5. Have the money ready to hold in our hands at the stroke of midnight
I think that about covers it. Now we are just hanging around waiting for the new year to come so that we can get some shut eye.
Earlier we went out to dinner at Steak and Ale. We always make reservations because it can get crazy. As always, we stuffed ourselves to the limit. This time my son went with us to the salad bar and had his own plate to bring back to the table (raisins and beets).
Well, this is my last post for 2007. See you in 2008!!!!!!!!
It's been a pretty eventful year with all the weddings and the baby to come news.
My husband, son and I are now home in our new PJs (tradition) and have gone through all the rituals for the new year:
1. Blessing all the corners of our home with Holy Water
2. Putting 12 different round fruits on the table
3. Getting the 12 grapes for each person ready to eat
4. Spread out some coins at the entrance of our home
5. Have the money ready to hold in our hands at the stroke of midnight
I think that about covers it. Now we are just hanging around waiting for the new year to come so that we can get some shut eye.
Earlier we went out to dinner at Steak and Ale. We always make reservations because it can get crazy. As always, we stuffed ourselves to the limit. This time my son went with us to the salad bar and had his own plate to bring back to the table (raisins and beets).
Well, this is my last post for 2007. See you in 2008!!!!!!!!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Days after Christmas
Well Christmas has come and gone. So sad, I do love the holidays even though they drive me crazy at times.
I was finally able to get my apartment into some shape. It feels really great to see the apartment all nicely done. There is still work to do but at least it's getting done.
My husband and I have been able to set up my son's toddler bed in his room. Although there is some work to do in his bed, at least we are now able to walk into his room. His bed is all done up in the Disney movie Cars theme. He chose which character to put on is bed. We are still having trouble getting him to willingly sleep on the bed. What we do is get him to fall asleep in the living room and then we move him into his bed. My son sleeps all night in it and wakes up in the morning calling for his milk. Not bad. At least my husband and I are getting some quality time together :).
On Christmas Eve, we all got ready to go over my cousin's place where the family was getting together. I spent most of the day in the kitchen baking and doing some cooking. I made oatmeal raisin cookies for Santa, apparently Santa likes oatmeal raisin cookies. I've also made some sugar cookie cutouts. My son enjoyed cutting them out. Brownies were also on the menu and I made two batches. I love to make desserts.
On Christmas morning, my husband, son and I opened our gifts to each other. My son had a good time opening all his presents. My husband gave me purse, two soup bowls from my china, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie and a straightening iron. Love them. Afterwards, we all readied ourselves to go over my mother-in-law's place. We managed to get there early and my son was in a good mood, for once. We did our secret Santa and my husband surprised me with being my secret Santa. He gave me a beautiful necklace with a circle of diamond pendant. I've always wanted it but I didn't want to ask my husband for it. I loved it. I had to wear it then and there around my neck.
We got home and went to bed we were so tired. The next day my parents and sister's family came over for dinner. We had a great time. I was able to do a dinner party out of it. The clean up wasn't so bad with the help of my husband and sister.
We are now just vegetating here around the house. My son has no idea what to play with at any time. He's like a butterfly who keeps going from one toy to the next. Well this is it for now til the next time. Have a Happy New Year.
I was finally able to get my apartment into some shape. It feels really great to see the apartment all nicely done. There is still work to do but at least it's getting done.
My husband and I have been able to set up my son's toddler bed in his room. Although there is some work to do in his bed, at least we are now able to walk into his room. His bed is all done up in the Disney movie Cars theme. He chose which character to put on is bed. We are still having trouble getting him to willingly sleep on the bed. What we do is get him to fall asleep in the living room and then we move him into his bed. My son sleeps all night in it and wakes up in the morning calling for his milk. Not bad. At least my husband and I are getting some quality time together :).
On Christmas Eve, we all got ready to go over my cousin's place where the family was getting together. I spent most of the day in the kitchen baking and doing some cooking. I made oatmeal raisin cookies for Santa, apparently Santa likes oatmeal raisin cookies. I've also made some sugar cookie cutouts. My son enjoyed cutting them out. Brownies were also on the menu and I made two batches. I love to make desserts.
On Christmas morning, my husband, son and I opened our gifts to each other. My son had a good time opening all his presents. My husband gave me purse, two soup bowls from my china, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie and a straightening iron. Love them. Afterwards, we all readied ourselves to go over my mother-in-law's place. We managed to get there early and my son was in a good mood, for once. We did our secret Santa and my husband surprised me with being my secret Santa. He gave me a beautiful necklace with a circle of diamond pendant. I've always wanted it but I didn't want to ask my husband for it. I loved it. I had to wear it then and there around my neck.
We got home and went to bed we were so tired. The next day my parents and sister's family came over for dinner. We had a great time. I was able to do a dinner party out of it. The clean up wasn't so bad with the help of my husband and sister.
We are now just vegetating here around the house. My son has no idea what to play with at any time. He's like a butterfly who keeps going from one toy to the next. Well this is it for now til the next time. Have a Happy New Year.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
One week to go....
Christmas is almost here. I can't wait to see my son's face when he sees his Christmas present from my husband and I.
On Saturday, we went to take our family pictures at Kiddie Kandids. Jack had some really great pictures. On Sunday, I wrote out all the Christmas cards and got them ready to be mailed out on Monday. My husband, darling that he is, took them to the post office and bought some stamps for the cards.
I'm almost done with all my shopping. I'm planning to do some shopping for myself next. I need to find a Christmas outfit for m son not to mention my own Christmas gift :).
On Saturday, we went to take our family pictures at Kiddie Kandids. Jack had some really great pictures. On Sunday, I wrote out all the Christmas cards and got them ready to be mailed out on Monday. My husband, darling that he is, took them to the post office and bought some stamps for the cards.
I'm almost done with all my shopping. I'm planning to do some shopping for myself next. I need to find a Christmas outfit for m son not to mention my own Christmas gift :).
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
It's been a while....
So here's an update on what I've been up to since my last blog.
May/June
All weddings have occurred and the brides were beautiful in their wedding dresses. My sister and sister-in-law made beautiful brides on their wedding days. My son was the ring bearer for each wedding and he looked so cute in his tux. My husband looked great, too. I'd marry him all over again :).
July
My husband and I along with the family celebrated my son's 2nd birthday. Can you believe it? Terrible Twos here we go!
Jay, Jack and I went on a week long trip to Florida! Yes, we went to Disneyworld, Seaworld, and Islands of Adventure. We had a wonderful time.
August
Our family is growing by one. Yes, I'm pregnant. My due date is April 15, 2008. We are ecstatic. We didn't tell the rest of the family till October as we like to wait 3 months before saying anything. It was very difficult to hide since I had morning sickness which seemed to strike in the evening.
Around the same time I found out my cousin's wife, my sister-in -law and my sister were all pregnant, too. So far we know two of the babies to be are boys. I'm not finding out and I don't think my sister will find out.
September-December
We've just been preparing for the new baby. We are getting the apartment ready for Christmas. I'm also working on my Christmas knits and crochet projects. Not going as fast as I had hoped.
Well that's the update so far....I hope to keep this up to date.
May/June
All weddings have occurred and the brides were beautiful in their wedding dresses. My sister and sister-in-law made beautiful brides on their wedding days. My son was the ring bearer for each wedding and he looked so cute in his tux. My husband looked great, too. I'd marry him all over again :).
July
My husband and I along with the family celebrated my son's 2nd birthday. Can you believe it? Terrible Twos here we go!
Jay, Jack and I went on a week long trip to Florida! Yes, we went to Disneyworld, Seaworld, and Islands of Adventure. We had a wonderful time.
August
Our family is growing by one. Yes, I'm pregnant. My due date is April 15, 2008. We are ecstatic. We didn't tell the rest of the family till October as we like to wait 3 months before saying anything. It was very difficult to hide since I had morning sickness which seemed to strike in the evening.
Around the same time I found out my cousin's wife, my sister-in -law and my sister were all pregnant, too. So far we know two of the babies to be are boys. I'm not finding out and I don't think my sister will find out.
September-December
We've just been preparing for the new baby. We are getting the apartment ready for Christmas. I'm also working on my Christmas knits and crochet projects. Not going as fast as I had hoped.
Well that's the update so far....I hope to keep this up to date.
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