I had three mother's day teas today. One right after another, actually two overlapped a bit... ugh! Well I had three very different experiences, but all filled with pride. This is just another example of how different my girls are. It is crazy!
Mags was up first. I was nervous, very nervous. The holiday show did not go so well. If you consider "so well" not even going into the room! I wanted to make sure we were there early enough because when she is late to anything, forget about it. Well, she did great. She walked right up on stage, and, are you ready, sang! She even did all the hand motions! I could have fallen over. I taped every last minute of it. I loved every second. I wanted to run up and squeeze her and grab her and tell her how proud I was of her.... right at that very second. Now, she did not wave to me, or smile, or really even look at me, but hey, she was on stage. She was doing it. I just am so darn proud of her and the growth she has made this year. On a side note, she was star of the week this week, and her teacher said she did GREAT. She loved making her poster... she decorated both sides. I wrote detailed descriptions next to each picture because I assumed she would not talk about it, and her teachers would have to tell the class about it. Well, I was wrong, again. She talked, and talked loudly and clearly about every last picture and drawing on her poster. Her teacher's aide (who is amazing) said she was so surprised and so proud of her too. mags has grown so much this year, in so many ways. She doesn't even drink milk anymore really! I know I am rambling about Mags, but geez, I am happy for her.
Next came Maura's tea. Well, Maura is like her dad, in that things come easily to her. So I was not nervous for her. I was surprised though that she was quiet and not really as animated as she was during the many hours of rehearsal at home, or as compared to her classmates. She would smile at me and give me a look or two, but no waving. She is all business. I think she is worried she will get in trouble. She told me later they were not allowed to move except when they had to stomp their feet for one song. She really does everything right. She knows all the words, all the motions. She does great, just like she does everything!! After the show she gave me her jump on me and wrap her arms and legs around me and make me let go, aka weird, greeting. She then does her pointing and poking but no talking routine. Interesting. But she is proud of herself and of what she does in the classroom, but quiet. I hope life keeps being so easy for Maura. It sure would be nice. Maura came up with me to B's party.
B was waiting for me when I walked in. She, unlike her sisters, drops everything and yells Mommy! and runs over to me. She talks al ot and tells me everything that happened in the last hour. She now can enjoy her snack. She wants to hug me, hold me, pat my head, kiss me. She wants me to carry her down the steps. She is reluctant to get up on stage, but when she does, darn is she a cutie. She sings the words and does the motions, really it was just her and another girls doing anything. She gets so easily distracted. A little boy was kind of running around and crying, she was trying so hard to concentrate on the teacher, but it was SO hard for her. She kept getting distracted. She did all her songs great. She smiled and waved to her mommy, and as soon as it was over, she ran right to me and wanted to hug and cuddle. That is all right before she went running around the room and the halls like a mad woman, but boy was it great. I can't believe she is old enough to be performing on stage!!
What a wonderful morning to me a mommy!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Yeah!!
B is potty trained. Dry for a week now. Last Thursday I just decided to take off the diapers, and I did. We went for two days with no panties, no diapers, and many times, no nothing... nude. Panties went back on Sunday (shameless brag: when she was picking me up from my 10 mile race!). She has been in panties since. She has gone to school twice, to the gym, to restaurants, well, everywhere. Yeah. I hate to say it was easy, but it was.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Wa wa
Kerri is starting to say some words. She likes to make noise... scream even, but not alot of words come out of her cute little mouth. Well her newest, and favorite, is Wawa. She wants water.. all the time. Preferably out of a glass or water bottle. It can be pretty messy, but I can't help but indulge. Gotta encourage the talking (and it sure is better than her calling everyone and everything mama!). (BTW, right now Bridget is licking water off the counter. Must be her favorite too.)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Quest for the Golden Egg.
Two years ago we went to the Homestead with our family and my parents. We loved it. We went again this year. We loved it again! When we went two years ago, Maura found the Golden Egg at the egg hunt at the Owners Club. She was determined to find it again this year. As we checked in, she told the receptionist, "I am going to get the golden egg." I was nervous. What if she did not find it? I tried to prepare her for it.. you know, all the eggs have treats in them... even if you don't get the golden egg, it can still be fun... there is a silver egg??
Well, no need to worry, she got it. And so did Mags and B. They were thrilled. They got the big Easter basket with toys, candy, books, water bottles... it was the basket of all baskets. While we were "searching" for eggs, standing among all these colored eggs, I said to Mags, why aren't you picking up any eggs? She replied that she was searching for the golden egg. No time to waste picking up all the other ones!! Ryan was not as lucky. His age group was very aggressive and was only able to get 2 eggs!! Wow. That is some competitive egg hunting!
But more importantly, we had a great weekend with family. It was relaxing and fun, exciting and old fashion fun. I loved it. It took a while for me to relax and realize we were on vacation, but once I did, it was great! The kids went swimming every day and loved it. I think that was Ryan's favorite part of the weekend. We played on the playground; we went to the movies, a magic show, church, afternoon tea. We hiked, we hid eggs, went to two hunts, got balloon animals, played hide and seek, "swam" in the hot tub. It was a great Easter weekend. I hope we get to do it again next year, even worth the 7 hour drive!
Well, no need to worry, she got it. And so did Mags and B. They were thrilled. They got the big Easter basket with toys, candy, books, water bottles... it was the basket of all baskets. While we were "searching" for eggs, standing among all these colored eggs, I said to Mags, why aren't you picking up any eggs? She replied that she was searching for the golden egg. No time to waste picking up all the other ones!! Ryan was not as lucky. His age group was very aggressive and was only able to get 2 eggs!! Wow. That is some competitive egg hunting!
But more importantly, we had a great weekend with family. It was relaxing and fun, exciting and old fashion fun. I loved it. It took a while for me to relax and realize we were on vacation, but once I did, it was great! The kids went swimming every day and loved it. I think that was Ryan's favorite part of the weekend. We played on the playground; we went to the movies, a magic show, church, afternoon tea. We hiked, we hid eggs, went to two hunts, got balloon animals, played hide and seek, "swam" in the hot tub. It was a great Easter weekend. I hope we get to do it again next year, even worth the 7 hour drive!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Things I want to remember.
About Maura...
She really is a smart five year old. She is proud of her new beginning skills in reading.
She always asks to "do math... and not easy ones." I ask her addition and subtraction and she does it in her head. (like 8+5 and 12-7)
She loves to help out with Kerri. She even gets her out of her car seat for me.
She could care less about what she wears. Dirty/clean, doesn't matter to her.
She loves to watch the Jetsons and play computer games.
She wants to be a teacher, a farmer, a paleontologist and a cheerleader when she grows up.
She is a daredevil on her bike.
About Maggie...
She starts most words with "be", like I be-member (remember) or be-sider (consider) this
She loves, loves, loves her momma.
She loves her blankie and really needs it to sleep.
She is a great dresser. She likes to change her clothes multiple times throughout the day.
She and B play very nicely together.
She is great at drawing flowers and her family.
She is a great swimmer. She literally floats and/or treads water for hours at a time.
She can write her name and is a great color-er.
About Bridget...
She loves her boyfriends Jimmy (jim jims) and Brady. (and Tory too)
When you ask her who is in her class, she says her two teachers and the two boys in her class.
She loves to watch Dora, and, for a two year old, is way too obsessed with tv.
She would get in the car with anyone... she is always ready to go somewhere.
When we pull into the neighborhood, she says, "No, I don't want to go home."
She loves to push her babies in her stroller, even to the YMCA.
She LOVES he pacifier (Shashi). ALOT
She loves to cuddle. If you are sitting with her, she will rub your arm (or face, or whatever she is near) gently.
She is a mostly a daredevil, but is the most cautious of all my girls.
Her teacher tells stories of her falling off the chairs, alot.
She eats chalk, playdoh, glue, etc.!
About Kerri Jean...
She is mostly happy and content.
when she wakes up in her crib, she just plays in her crib until you come get her.
At nap time she starts crying as you are walking up the steps to get to her room.
She is a great eater. She eats just about anything, but if she doesn't want it, she lets you know. She throws it... far.
She has a great belly laugh and a great belly. We call her Buddha Belly.
She loves swimming and taking a bath, until one of her sisters splashes her.
She thinks her dad is pretty fantastic.
She calls everything and everyone Mama.
She still loves her bottle.
She never took a pacifier.
She really is a smart five year old. She is proud of her new beginning skills in reading.
She always asks to "do math... and not easy ones." I ask her addition and subtraction and she does it in her head. (like 8+5 and 12-7)
She loves to help out with Kerri. She even gets her out of her car seat for me.
She could care less about what she wears. Dirty/clean, doesn't matter to her.
She loves to watch the Jetsons and play computer games.
She wants to be a teacher, a farmer, a paleontologist and a cheerleader when she grows up.
She is a daredevil on her bike.
About Maggie...
She starts most words with "be", like I be-member (remember) or be-sider (consider) this
She loves, loves, loves her momma.
She loves her blankie and really needs it to sleep.
She is a great dresser. She likes to change her clothes multiple times throughout the day.
She and B play very nicely together.
She is great at drawing flowers and her family.
She is a great swimmer. She literally floats and/or treads water for hours at a time.
She can write her name and is a great color-er.
About Bridget...
She loves her boyfriends Jimmy (jim jims) and Brady. (and Tory too)
When you ask her who is in her class, she says her two teachers and the two boys in her class.
She loves to watch Dora, and, for a two year old, is way too obsessed with tv.
She would get in the car with anyone... she is always ready to go somewhere.
When we pull into the neighborhood, she says, "No, I don't want to go home."
She loves to push her babies in her stroller, even to the YMCA.
She LOVES he pacifier (Shashi). ALOT
She loves to cuddle. If you are sitting with her, she will rub your arm (or face, or whatever she is near) gently.
She is a mostly a daredevil, but is the most cautious of all my girls.
Her teacher tells stories of her falling off the chairs, alot.
She eats chalk, playdoh, glue, etc.!
About Kerri Jean...
She is mostly happy and content.
when she wakes up in her crib, she just plays in her crib until you come get her.
At nap time she starts crying as you are walking up the steps to get to her room.
She is a great eater. She eats just about anything, but if she doesn't want it, she lets you know. She throws it... far.
She has a great belly laugh and a great belly. We call her Buddha Belly.
She loves swimming and taking a bath, until one of her sisters splashes her.
She thinks her dad is pretty fantastic.
She calls everything and everyone Mama.
She still loves her bottle.
She never took a pacifier.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Up and Running
Well, walking. Kerri Jean is officially walking. It takes a lot round these part to make it official, but I think after a week of 90% of her time spent on her tootsie toes, we will call her a walker. She is the most cautious walkers I have ever seen (at least in my family). I remember the first day Mags crawled was also the first day she stood, and the first day she climbed a step. Not KJ, she takes it slow and steady. Good for her. I always wanted a "chill" toddler. Haven't had one yet. Maybe it is her! I am so happy for her. She is so proud of herself and can get into so many new things she could not reach before! She can also wear cute dresses now! (I am not a fan of crawling babies in dresses... it just seems cruel!)
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