I know, I know....it's been forever since I've posted. I guess I've been suffering from writers block in these cold winter months. You'd think I'd have more time for writing....but I haven't. Other priorities and two busy boys. When I do sit down to write, the words just aren't flowing as easily, and I'm struggling to say exactly what I mean. So, I start entries, save them, come back and edit them....and repeat the process.
I have pictures on the camera from before the boys birthday yet too - so writing isn't the only thing I'm behind on. I guess I'm just focusing on enjoying each and every minute with our boys....soaking in the memories instead of trying to document it all. I promise to share more soon. Maybe when we get more sunshine....
Hope you are all enjoying your winter, and we hope to share more stories with you soon!
Our Family
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Daddy's broken heart
One night a few weeks ago, I was making dinner, and I heard Brian wince in pain. I turned around and saw him rubbing his chest. My first thought when this happens is always that he's having a heart attack. He quickly assured me that he had pulled a muscle reaching down for one of the boys, but I urged him to sit and rest. I must have made a comment about making sure he wasn't having a heart attack, and Lincoln picked up on it.
I made Brian take it easy the rest of the night, explaining to the boys that Daddy was ok, but we just wanted to give him a rest. The next day, Brian took the boys to daycare, but I picked them up. They were confused when I arrived, and asked where Daddy was. Jackson first asked, "Is Daddy sick Mommy?" I assured him that Daddy was fine. But Lincoln prodded...."Did Daddy break his heart again Mommy?"
It was so sweet and innocent...the life of a 3 year old.
I made Brian take it easy the rest of the night, explaining to the boys that Daddy was ok, but we just wanted to give him a rest. The next day, Brian took the boys to daycare, but I picked them up. They were confused when I arrived, and asked where Daddy was. Jackson first asked, "Is Daddy sick Mommy?" I assured him that Daddy was fine. But Lincoln prodded...."Did Daddy break his heart again Mommy?"
It was so sweet and innocent...the life of a 3 year old.
February 2013 Special dates
Birthdays
February 1st - Matt Wappes turns 28
February 2nd - Godfather Jay Wagner's birthday
February 5th - Mom (Judy Muehlfeld) turns 64
February 10th - Aunt Sue Lynn turns 64
February 15th - Aunt Marie Wolff turns 56
February 19th - Aunt Eileen Bruns turns 83, Uncle Larry Maier turns 66, Madison Ginter turns 16
February 21st - Aaron (Muehlfeld) turns 32
February 23rd - Brenda Willinger turns 57
February 24th - Seth Coles turns 29
February 25th - Nick Wappes
February 26th - Aunt Pam Hart turns 67
February 27th - Tracy Wagners' birthday; Seth Wyldes was born!
Happy Birthday everyone!
Anniversaries
February 17th - Eric and Daphne Wolff - 6 years
February 1st - Matt Wappes turns 28
February 2nd - Godfather Jay Wagner's birthday
February 5th - Mom (Judy Muehlfeld) turns 64
February 10th - Aunt Sue Lynn turns 64
February 15th - Aunt Marie Wolff turns 56
February 19th - Aunt Eileen Bruns turns 83, Uncle Larry Maier turns 66, Madison Ginter turns 16
February 21st - Aaron (Muehlfeld) turns 32
February 23rd - Brenda Willinger turns 57
February 24th - Seth Coles turns 29
February 25th - Nick Wappes
February 26th - Aunt Pam Hart turns 67
February 27th - Tracy Wagners' birthday; Seth Wyldes was born!
Happy Birthday everyone!
Anniversaries
February 17th - Eric and Daphne Wolff - 6 years
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Mom...there's poop on the floor
As a new mom, you expect to pick your child up occasionally and find a little surprise leaking out of their diaper. As a mom of 3 year olds, poop usually isn't much of a concern.
We were busy preparing for the boys birthday party and houseguests. We had party supplies laid out in the dining room, and Brian was organizing. We don't spend a lot of time in the dining room, so the boys were enjoying just running through the entire house.
Then, I heard the words I didn't expect to hear from my 3 year old son - "Mom. There's poop on the floor." Very matter of factly, and without much excitement. Of course, my reaction was, "WWWWHHHHHAAAATTTT?"
I turned around, and there it was. I little turd laying on the kitchen floor. Maybe about as big as a quarter.
I quickly surmised (did the sniff test) who the culprit was, and grabbed Jackson for a pull-up change. Brian tackled the turd, and sanitized the floor. Evidently, Jackson's pull-up had gapped a little bit, and the little turd rolled down his pant leg and onto the floor. Brian even found a second one (much smaller) in the hallway!
I guess as long as you have kids, you always have to expect poop!
We were busy preparing for the boys birthday party and houseguests. We had party supplies laid out in the dining room, and Brian was organizing. We don't spend a lot of time in the dining room, so the boys were enjoying just running through the entire house.
Then, I heard the words I didn't expect to hear from my 3 year old son - "Mom. There's poop on the floor." Very matter of factly, and without much excitement. Of course, my reaction was, "WWWWHHHHHAAAATTTT?"
I turned around, and there it was. I little turd laying on the kitchen floor. Maybe about as big as a quarter.
I quickly surmised (did the sniff test) who the culprit was, and grabbed Jackson for a pull-up change. Brian tackled the turd, and sanitized the floor. Evidently, Jackson's pull-up had gapped a little bit, and the little turd rolled down his pant leg and onto the floor. Brian even found a second one (much smaller) in the hallway!
I guess as long as you have kids, you always have to expect poop!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
My cape
At bedtime, we've gotten into a routine where Jackson wants to "hide" with Daddy (they go into one of the guest rooms and snuggle under the covers) and Lincoln snuggles and rocks with me in the boys room.
A few nights ago, we went upstairs for our normal bedtime routine. It was getting bitter cold outside, so I grabbed the fleece blanket out of Lincoln's bed. Lincoln came in the room, climbed up on my lap, and started adjusting the blanket around my neck. Then he said, "Here, let me adjust your cape."
My first thought was that I had somehow become a superhero to him. Wow - was I wrong!
Next, he took his little fingers and started brushing them around my ears, and the back of my neck. When he started doing this, he very matter of factly said, "Ok, now I'm going to cut your hair." That's when it clicked for me. When we go see Miss Shauna, they sit in the chair, she adjusts their cape, and then starts cutting their hair with the clippers! Of course, I went along with Lincoln's pretend play - how could I not!
He finished with the clippers, sprayed me with the water bottle, and scissored the top of my hair - just like Miss Shauna does. Next, he messed my hair all up, then carefully fixed it back to normal before declaring, "You're all done!"
The next morning, I got Lincoln up and took him to my bathroom to go tinkle while I finished doing my hair. Suddenly he exclaimed, "Mommy! I cut your hair last night!" With a giggle, I gently reaffirmed our playtime by telling him that yes he did cut my hair, and that I really liked it!
I can't wait for more interactions like this in the future!
A few nights ago, we went upstairs for our normal bedtime routine. It was getting bitter cold outside, so I grabbed the fleece blanket out of Lincoln's bed. Lincoln came in the room, climbed up on my lap, and started adjusting the blanket around my neck. Then he said, "Here, let me adjust your cape."
My first thought was that I had somehow become a superhero to him. Wow - was I wrong!
Next, he took his little fingers and started brushing them around my ears, and the back of my neck. When he started doing this, he very matter of factly said, "Ok, now I'm going to cut your hair." That's when it clicked for me. When we go see Miss Shauna, they sit in the chair, she adjusts their cape, and then starts cutting their hair with the clippers! Of course, I went along with Lincoln's pretend play - how could I not!
He finished with the clippers, sprayed me with the water bottle, and scissored the top of my hair - just like Miss Shauna does. Next, he messed my hair all up, then carefully fixed it back to normal before declaring, "You're all done!"
The next morning, I got Lincoln up and took him to my bathroom to go tinkle while I finished doing my hair. Suddenly he exclaimed, "Mommy! I cut your hair last night!" With a giggle, I gently reaffirmed our playtime by telling him that yes he did cut my hair, and that I really liked it!
I can't wait for more interactions like this in the future!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
More songs....
One night this week when we picked the boys up from daycare we mentioned to their teacher that we have been hearing them sing the colors song - alot. The colors song is a song the boys learned at school where they sing their colors - in both english and spanish. It's sung to the tune of Are you sleeping. It goes:
Red is Rojo
Green is verde
Blue Azule
Negro black
Yellow is Amarillo
Purple is mercado
Blanco White
Orange is amanjado
Pink is rosado
Grey is gris
It's very cute, and both of the boys know it, and they sing it all the time.
When we mentioned it to their teacher, she was happily surprised, and told us to ask them to sing the Three Bears song. We've tried ever since with no luck.
Tonight, cleaning up from dinner, I heard Jackson sitting at the table....just rambling on and on. So, I started listening a little closer, and I was astounded at what was coming out of his mouth! I let him finish, grabbed my camera, and then asked him if he would sing it again.
For the record - I didn't coach him through any of this, as this was only the second time I heard him sing the song! Check out my amazing little (almost) three year old!
Red is Rojo
Green is verde
Blue Azule
Negro black
Yellow is Amarillo
Purple is mercado
Blanco White
Orange is amanjado
Pink is rosado
Grey is gris
It's very cute, and both of the boys know it, and they sing it all the time.
When we mentioned it to their teacher, she was happily surprised, and told us to ask them to sing the Three Bears song. We've tried ever since with no luck.
Tonight, cleaning up from dinner, I heard Jackson sitting at the table....just rambling on and on. So, I started listening a little closer, and I was astounded at what was coming out of his mouth! I let him finish, grabbed my camera, and then asked him if he would sing it again.
For the record - I didn't coach him through any of this, as this was only the second time I heard him sing the song! Check out my amazing little (almost) three year old!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2013! January Special dates
Birthdays
Anniversaries:
Uncle John and Aunt Pam Hart will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on January 20th. Congratulations to them!
Special celebrations:
THREE years cancer free for my mom - January 7 :-) So proud of her and how she has faced this difficult phase in her life.
- Jennifer Schug - January 1 - 39 years old
- Katelin O'Connor - January 2 - 11 years old
- Lucia Hart - January 14 - 7 years old
- Ally Myers - January 16
- Hannah Burkholder - January 18 - 21 years old
- Natalie Ginter - January 19 - 13 years old
- Eric Wolff - January 19 - 32 years old
- Joe Young - January 19 - 46 years old
- Joyce Gels - January 22 - 82 years old
- Lincoln and Jackson - January 27 - 3 years old
- Tasha Muehlfeld - January 28 - 31 years old
- Norma Gels - January 28 - 79 years old
- Jennifer Luce - January 30 - 38 years old
Anniversaries:
Uncle John and Aunt Pam Hart will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on January 20th. Congratulations to them!
Special celebrations:
THREE years cancer free for my mom - January 7 :-) So proud of her and how she has faced this difficult phase in her life.
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