a day in the life

Friday Five

Did I say I was back to blogging? Well. I will get there, but still unpacking, editing, cleaning, POTTY TRAINING, hanging, and running around. But here are a few things I must share.

1. For my birthday this year, I made these
Petite Lasagna. OH MY they were so so good. Made with Won Ton noodles. You can find the recipe here. They are even great leftovers. Thanks Erin for the heads up :)
2. Charlie got another cold last week, thus, we ALL got colds. I cannot seem to keep this kid's fingers out of his mouth. Suggestions? I also have never been able to get him to blow his nose. It is a horrible, fighting, crying mess. And that is just me. So I came up with an idea. I now have him STOMP. As hard as he can. It is AMAZING. What a skill to have, but that kid can blow his nose like no one's business. Now if I could only figure out the trick for potty training. (Although MUCH progress has been made.)
3. Jack is crawing everywhere-still Army style, but he is starting to rock back and forth on his hands and knees a bit too. He is sitting up for longer periods of time, and stood next to the activity table yesterday. Oh and he is TERRIFIED of any toy that moves quickly on his own. Like tailspin of fear and screaming. I will have to get video of it because although a little sad, it is also veeeeeery funny.
4. Lily is definitely ready for school to start. I can't believe how grown up she is. I mean, she has gotten hurt a few times in the past few days and just said OUCH. I believe Adela and Jess know EXACTLY what I am talking about. She is also going to be six in just a few short weeks. Oh my-present ideas anyone??
5. I blogged over at Write. Click. Scrapbook! Everyone should check it out (except my Mama :)

Friday Five, errr, Six

1. Charlie made me laugh and roll my eyes today. First, the laugh. We walked into the doctor (more on that later) and said "Mama? Do you want to see my dance moves?" The reason being, I have carried on the very odd but long standing tradition of dancing in elevators. Only when no one else is riding. And when the elevator slows or beeps, we stop and pretend nothing ever happened. He knows the deal. Second, he said to me this morning, "Mama! I see poop!" Oh. No. But then he said, "Mama it is Whinnie the Poop!" No Charlie it is Whinnie the Pooh. P-o-o-h. "Yes Mama, P-o-o-h, POOP!" Fabulous. Really, fabulous.

2. So the doctor. I am officially 2cm dilated and having more labor like contractions. My doctor said she doesn't see me going much farther than 37 weeks. I am 37 weeks on Christmas Eve. I think it is time for me to start getting ok with possibly missing Christmas this year...and coming up with creative ways for Bean to still have his own special day on his birthday. And weather? Please cooperate.

3. We finally have our own Elf on the Shelf. He decided to come to us on Monday (don't know why he didn't start on December 1 as he was in the house...) and is a BIG hit with Lillian. The first thing she says to me each morning is "Can I find George?" Her first three wishes are as follows. 1. I wish I wish with all my heart that I could see Maya. 2. I wish I wish with all my heart that I could see Ella and Abby. 3. I wish I wish with all my heart that I could go to Nonnie and Bapa's house. And yes, she says it exactly that way. It melts my heart. Oh and for the record, George's full name is George Elfie Thomas Peepers. Who do you think picked each name?

4. So Write. Click. Scrapbook. is having a pretty amazing month of fabulous holiday ideas and giveaways. I definitely think you should check it out.

5. I am once again going to be delving into the world of 365 (which may start early if Bean arrives before the New Year.) I really hope you join me. It doesn't matter what kind of camera you have. It doesn't matter what kind of photographer you are. You will be happy with all of those recorded priceless memories. I promise. 

6. I have also picked my word for 2011. Thankful. I think it is a good time to be thankful for what we have, the big things and the little things. I am going to try very hard to focus on this word while photographing the things that are important to us-whether it be a favorite toy or the birth of Bean. I want this to be an extra meaningful album that I will end up with where in addition to stretching my photography, I just want to remind myself to be thankful. So what is your word?

Friday five

1. I had my first "time change mix-up" this morning since Elizabeth moved. I accidentally called Katherine a bit earlier than I realized as I put her two hours behind instead of three. As soon as I realized I hung up quickly-really helpful. Luckily no one was disturbed by my mix-up. But seriously? This whole doing math to call my sisters-I don't like it.
2. More digi scrapping...
and 3. Hopefully not related to my recent digi scrapping spree, my back feels like it is in a vice grip today. I am getting old.
4. Today is my parent's 44th wedding anniversary. How about a round of applause for that.
5. In exactly one week Lily is turning 4. My baby. FOUR. And she looks so grown up to me-all toddler is gone and now she is just a little kid. My baby? I mean the real baby of the family? Oh my. I think that he may be part of the #3 problem. The back pain, not the scrapping spree. It's a good thing they are *both so cute. *It is near impossible to get a picture of the two of them-Lily either looks crazy or is strangling Charlie.

Friday five

1. We made it. We are back in Ohio-oh happy day.
2. Of course that means I will miss the birth of a certain baby...unless he/she arrives really, really late ;)
3. Charlie just woke up crying a few minutes ago and I really hope I didn't hear what I think I heard-a cold starting.
4. There is a lot of snow on the ground-which really means something because apparently it was 45 degrees here today.
5. The bad news is it is supposed to be a high of 17 tomorrow...and Bj forgot his coat. Uh oh.

Friday Five

1. Lily and I put on what I may consider the most irritating concert in history. She played a very cheap recorder (which I did not buy for her and may be the instrument which causes me to NEVER teach elementary school music) and I played this American Idol guitar that we got while staying at Elizabeth's during the great B watch of 2007. This thing refuses to die. We were quite a sight.
2. Lily has already gotten TWO stickers on her potty chart today. The second time I didn't even ask her. Yes, I know you are already tired of potty talk, but you know this is a job in itself.
3. This weekend is the neighborhood garage sale where my parents live. It is supposed to rain and be cold all weekend. Boo. But if you happen to be in the area, I promise lots of good junk for you to paw through.
4. I went to Erin's house on Wednesday and before I had to rush home because Charlie had done lost his mind, I made this I actually bought this paper for Charlie as I do not own much boy paper, but it matched her outfit.
and this and yes, it actually is this crooked in real life.
5. Just a slow morning around here (although I have 3 million things that I should be doing) Charlie napping, Lily next to me playing with her Sesame Street magnet book singing some songs and me posting and cleaning my craft room.  It's a lovely simple moment to remember.