Momma Said There’d Be Days Like This...

Have you ever just had “one of those days?” I guess today is just one of those days. I woke up this morning tired as-all-get-out. Dragged myself from bed because Luke and Will were up and wanting to start the morning. Tried to drink as much coffee as possible in-between chasing, changing, feeding, etc, the kids. Later in the morning, Will was tired so I attempted to put him down for a nap – which he screamed loud and non-stop about. Screaming or not, I let him stay in his crib while I took a quick shower. After my shower, I looked in the mirror only to see my face has broken out like a 15 year old teenager. What?! Oh well.

Will refused to nap, so I get him out so he can play in the living room. He’s still a huge grump and in desperate need of a nap. So back in the crib he goes…for more ear-piercing screaming. After much protest on his part, he falls asleep for maybe 20 mins. This gives me enough time to try and make a grocery list in the midst of tending to Luke’s needs (snack, more sippy peas, poopy diaper, cars movie peas, mommy fix it…etc.) Will wakes up and we head to the store.

A bright spot in the chaos of the morning happened as we headed to the store. We passed Monica who was unloading her groceries and we were able to chat for a few minutes. She also offered me some peach cobbler...yummy!! =)


At the store Luke immediately throws a fit because I didn’t put him in the cart until AFTER we got into the actual store (usually I put him in the cart in the foyer.) After I got him in the cart, got his snack and sippy out – he threw another fit because I didn’t bring the right kind of snack. He got no sympathy from me.

During our shopping escapades, Luke manages to lean up against the dishwashing soap and a large amount drizzles to the floor. Yuck. I clean it up with wipes and one of Will’s receiving blankets (don’t worry; I didn’t give the blanket to Will after that=).) Not 5 mins later, Luke throws his sippy cup of apple juice on the floor. The lid peeps open leaking a puddle on the floor. I clean that up with wipes - take the sippy cup and put it in the side pocket of my backpack. Two steps later, I feel cold wetness oozing down my shirt and pants…the top of the sippy had come off and spilled all over me, my backpack and the floor. I spend the next 3 mins cleaning the mess off the backpack and floor. My shirt and pants would just have to dry with time. Yuck. =)


By the time we left, I had bent over to pick up more dropped items than I can count – and the commissary had a freshly cleaned floor. =)


When we get home, Will is beyond exhausted and screaming his lungs out. I hurriedly carry in the groceries and put up the cold and frozen items (all to the tune of Will's shrieks.) In my haste, I yank open the freezer door and the side bar pops off sending myriads of frozen foods tumbling down to the floor...thankfully missing Luke's head by inches.

I manage to prepare a quick lunch (as we continue to listen to Will's shouts of discontent) and get us all sat down at the table. I nurse Will while Luke and I eat. Finally lunch is over and I can put the boys down for a nap. If only it was that easy! After much screaming and a jammed thumb on my part (which I did in an attempt to pick up Luke who was crying and gripping his sippy cup and puppy with both arms) the boys are finally asleep. Thank goodness there’s playgroup this afternoon!

My wonderful friend Monica just brought me that yummy plate of peach cobbler which I now plan to enjoy with a fresh brewed cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee. I hereby start the day over with this fabulous dessert and my steaming hot cup of coffee. =) Do you ever have days like this? Please tell me I’m not alone! =)

There he goes!

I forgot to mention in my last blog that Will started crawling! About a week ago (20th) he took his first real crawl (he’s been doing a partial crawl – and an army crawl for awhile but it wasn’t what I would call a complete crawl.) However, on the 20th, he got his legs and arms coordinated and took a few crawl “steps.” The next few days he didn’t really do much with it, so I thought it might have been a fluke. But the last few days he started up again and today he’s been crawling quite a bit! He is VERY excited and I can already tell it’s going to be a much bigger job to keep an eye on him now. Yikes!!!

Anyway, just wanted to post the exciting (and scary…baby proofing here I come!) news!

I’m off to make supper!


Will in crawling action...

Brief Update

We’ve been staying quite busy for the last few weeks. So busy, in fact, that I often have to figure out what day it is…several times during the day…or maybe that’s an exhaustion thing. =)

Though both boys are recovering from colds, they seem to be in fairly good spirits. This is a HUGE blessing. Luke has been in quite the funk and I was beginning to lose patience in how to handle his constant melt-downs, tantrums and whininess. This week has brought a much happier 2 year old – Thank the Lord!

I don’t have a ton new to report, but here are a few things on the boys:

Luke – has really really gotten into puzzles. He’s enjoyed them for quite some time, but now he’s OBSESSED! I don’t know if it’s the actual act of putting the puzzle together – or “unzipping” the bags and dumping out all the pieces. Either way, it makes him almost giddy to have “pussel dime” (puzzle time.)

His leg is healing nicely. He had a pretty wicked limp for a long while, but even that has diminished quite a bit. He’s even running and jumping now! I am SO glad he doesn’t have to be carried around everywhere. I know I was gaining more upper body strength, but it was incredibly exhausting! =)

Will - is 6 months today! I can’t believe how quickly it has gone. He’s a pro at sitting – and he is so flexible it’s baffling! I’ve started him on baby food full time now…well, full time as in just for supper. He really surprised me by his reaction. As much as he likes to nurse – and as excited as he gets at the sight of Luke and my food, I thought he would be thrilled to start eating every night. He could take it or leave it though. He’ll eat what I give him, but doesn’t really get excited about it. I think he just wants to go right to big-people food.

He is slowly getting into a nap schedule, but he still has a hard time staying asleep for very long. He’s such a cuddler that I think he reaches for me in his naps and if he’s in his crib and can’t feel me, it devastates him. He’ll let out the most pathetic wail you’ve ever heard. Poor guy! This is one of those areas that we have to deal with in baby steps.

Chris – is doing fine. He’s staying really busy. That’s about all I’ve heard or know. Communication can get hard during the busy times, so we haven’t had the chance to really catch up with each other. Maybe in the next few weeks he’ll be able to post another blog. No guarantees though. =)

I am doing fine. I miss Chris a lot, but the boys and I have fallen into a busy routine…which helps the time pass by swiftly. We still have a year or so to go – which seems a bit looming, but there is R&R to look forward too…and the boys and I may be moving back to the states…if the Army ever gives us the go-ahead.

So that's the brief update. =) Can you believe I kept it short!? =) My fabulous friend gave me some awesome photo editing software, so I’m gonna install that next – YAY! I love new software! It's so much fun to play with! =)

Here are a few pics from the last week:

More later!

July 20, 2002 - Our Wedding

I thought, in honor of our 6th wedding anniversary, I would share some pictures from the big day. =) First off, I want to say a HUGE thank you to my Uncle Larry who took a ton of amazing pictures of our wedding. It was the best wedding present ever! Every moment of the day was caught on film – and I love looking through the pictures and reminiscing of the day. So, without further ado – a few pictures from our wedding!



Here we are decorating the church the day before - it was a big job, but a lot of people jumped right in and made the church beautiful!

Rehearsal...

The Rehearsal Dinner theme was patriotic in honor of Chris's military career.




THE BIG DAY!




Chris had to be dragged into the church...


Ladies Man!


They guys being goofy...


My beautiful bridesmaids!


Brothers helping each other out...


Admiring the flowers...


The wedding party...


The girls and I...


The guys and Chris...


The cutest flower girl ever!


Our parents and grandparents...










The Wedding...




Vows...



Chris sang to me - how sweet!


The Unity Candle...


Communion...


Exchanging Rings...


The Kiss!


We are now Mr. and Mrs.!




We both love music and incorporated quite a bit of it in the wedding. Kerri, my sister, did a fabulous job running the soundboard for us.


My friend from high school, Joann, played the flute...


Katie, who has an amazing voice, sang "How Beautiful"...


Chris's parents sang "No Other One"...and Mom Judy didn't even cry! =)


Hugs after the ceramony...




Bubbles!




The "get-away" car!




Making our entrance into the first reception...


We are all glistening because it was hotter than hot!




Kara, my maid of honor, gave the funniest toast I have ever heard! I still laugh when I think about it! You rock Kara! =)


Randy, Brother and the Best Man, sharing childhood memories…


Our fathers sharing words of wisdom and love...




We gave our moms roses to symbolize the joining of two families...


Cutting the cake! We had cupcakes for our wedding cake - but also had a cake topper we could cut...as you can see, we didn't know the first thing about cutting cake since we sliced it right down the middle! =)


Cake in the face! Well, we were actaully pretty nice to each other...


The garter...


The second reception was at a local park. We had a cookout and softball game!

We were all pretty tired at the end of the day, but it was an AMAZING day!