So, I missed the cut off for August. We've been a little busy this month so you'll have to forgive me. Hmmm, lots of fun and exciting things to report. We had Logan's birthday party the first weekend in August. I WILL NEVER AGAIN HOST A BIRTHDAY PARTY AT MY HOUSE. Well not until next year, right? We invited way too many people, I had way too many margaritas and it rained. The first two hours were fine but the last hour I had fifty plus people crammed into my downstairs. I vaguely remember yelling, "TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES, TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES," but it gets a little foggy after that. My favorite part of the party is when the breaker blew and the kids started crying as the castle deflated. Luckily, that only happened once and no one was hurt.
That aside, the kids had a great time and Logan seemed to enjoy his birthday cake. It was nice to see all of our friends and family come out and celebrate with us. I just never want to see them all in one place again. No offense, of course.
Kylie is wearing big girl panties and is about 90% potty trained. It's nice because my diaper bill has been cut in half. It is scary because now every time we are in public I am asking her if she needs to potty. She always says no. I take her to the potty, she cries and goes to the bathroom while Logan tries to infect himself with every germ known to man by crawling around on the floor. I'm hissing at him to stand up while he is poking his head under the stall. Not good times. I have to hose them down with antibacterial soap after the potty trips.
I am incredibly exhausted right now. I have more to update, but I'll save it for another day.
-J
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
To Logan
Almost a year ago you made your entrance into this world. We knew you were coming. No surprises, no dramatic c-sections, just a planned, calm entry into the world. You didn't cry much. You just kind of looked up at me as I sat in the recovery room getting to know you. We knew right away you would have a kind spirit. You didn't cry much when Kylie tried to poke your eye out with a Cheese-It. You also didn't get too mad at me when I had to ask the nurse how often to change your diaper. You see, although it had been only twenty months since your sister made her dramatic entrance into the world; I felt like a rookie all over again. I was hoping you didn't notice. You pretended not to....even if you did sense the fear in my eyes.
You slept for three days in the hospital. We oohed and ahhed over how sweet you were. We were amazed when you ate 4ccs instead of the expected 2ccs each feeding. That should have been our red flag that you were going to like to eat. I am sitting here trying to think of one food you do not like. I can't think of anything! That's not a bad thing. I never have to fret over how much dinner you are eating.
You fit right into our family. Kylie spent her days entertaining her Grandma Overton while you and I hung out in your room. At first, you liked to stay awake about every 45 minutes. I would like to tell you I didn't mind. I didn't really care for it after two or three weeks but you would snuggle next to me and look at me with those huge blue eyes and I would decide I didn't mind so much after all. You spent a few uninvited months in our bed until you were evicted. Kylie was evicted too. You liked to roll around and kick your daddy at night. That is a one way ticket out of the comfy bed. It was funny how smart you were. You would just roll over and go right to sleep. I think you were aware that the quiet baby usually gets their way in this house.
As you grew the next few months, we were all so in love with you. If we went to the store, Kylie demanded that "baby" go too. You were "baby" instead of Logan to us for a long time. Your sister decided that your name was baby, so we all ended up calling you baby too. Two days before your first birthday....you are finally "Ogan"
You begin to crawl at seven months and decided that you liked it so much you would wait until 11 months to being walking. When you walk, both hands go up in the air. You are so much more adventurous than your cautious sister. Climbs up the stairs at six months, splish splashing in the toilet at eight months, using the push car as your old man walker.....I could go on and on. You are a true free spirit, but you are also a a loving child. You have this amazing smile that makes everyday, no matter how long, tiring, or aggravating, just worth it.
Last week, I was taking you and your sister to Ms. Jean's. You were facing forward in your big boy seat, Kylie was beside you. Both of you were eating Cheerios and drinking juice and I had an a-ha moment. This is what my life is about. Logan and Kylie. My two best buddies. I hope that someday you two can commiserate over your crazy parents and childhood stories while your kids play together. I love you buddy, thank you for a perfect year.
-Mommy.
You slept for three days in the hospital. We oohed and ahhed over how sweet you were. We were amazed when you ate 4ccs instead of the expected 2ccs each feeding. That should have been our red flag that you were going to like to eat. I am sitting here trying to think of one food you do not like. I can't think of anything! That's not a bad thing. I never have to fret over how much dinner you are eating.
You fit right into our family. Kylie spent her days entertaining her Grandma Overton while you and I hung out in your room. At first, you liked to stay awake about every 45 minutes. I would like to tell you I didn't mind. I didn't really care for it after two or three weeks but you would snuggle next to me and look at me with those huge blue eyes and I would decide I didn't mind so much after all. You spent a few uninvited months in our bed until you were evicted. Kylie was evicted too. You liked to roll around and kick your daddy at night. That is a one way ticket out of the comfy bed. It was funny how smart you were. You would just roll over and go right to sleep. I think you were aware that the quiet baby usually gets their way in this house.
As you grew the next few months, we were all so in love with you. If we went to the store, Kylie demanded that "baby" go too. You were "baby" instead of Logan to us for a long time. Your sister decided that your name was baby, so we all ended up calling you baby too. Two days before your first birthday....you are finally "Ogan"
You begin to crawl at seven months and decided that you liked it so much you would wait until 11 months to being walking. When you walk, both hands go up in the air. You are so much more adventurous than your cautious sister. Climbs up the stairs at six months, splish splashing in the toilet at eight months, using the push car as your old man walker.....I could go on and on. You are a true free spirit, but you are also a a loving child. You have this amazing smile that makes everyday, no matter how long, tiring, or aggravating, just worth it.
Last week, I was taking you and your sister to Ms. Jean's. You were facing forward in your big boy seat, Kylie was beside you. Both of you were eating Cheerios and drinking juice and I had an a-ha moment. This is what my life is about. Logan and Kylie. My two best buddies. I hope that someday you two can commiserate over your crazy parents and childhood stories while your kids play together. I love you buddy, thank you for a perfect year.
-Mommy.
Friday, June 19, 2009
American Girl Meltdowns and ENT Visit
Kylie actually liked the doll....believe it or not.
Logan enjoyed the muffins, milk, and breakfast potatoes.
More Kylie and the 5 billion dollar American Girl Doll.
Group shot with me praying for peace in the Middle East or at the very least, peace on the drive home.Well we had great news at the ENT this morning. One of Kylie's tubes is in and the other is not in but not out either. It is stuck in the canal but the ENT isn't worried about it. Eardrops here and there and it will come out. She had a hearing test and passed with no problem. We have to go back in December since the tubes are still in place but hopefully that will be our last visit.
It took me a hour and a half to get from where I live in Atlanta (the sticks) to the doctor's office (the snooty patooty part of Atlanta). Both kids were real troopers so I have no complaints. Kylie was half in half out about American Girl. She is too young for the stories but she did enjoy holding the doll and rubbing her hair. I bought her a blue eyed/blonde hair (non American Girl we cost 1.3 million dollars per doll brand) from Target and she is showing her a lot of love. The food was pretty good which made Logan happy. It was fun to see the girls all dressed up and enjoying running around the table screeching "I SEE YOU!!!" It was funny.
Not much else to report, back home, waited on Eric to get home and grilled out. I love weekends when we can just hang out and enjoy just being with each other. I know that sounds mushy smushy but those weekends are so rare these days. Sometimes its just nice to hang around the house and watch the kids harass each other.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Mid-June
All that talk of potty training? Yes, you can put THAT in the toliet. My daughter has decided she does not like the potty. I will ask her if she wants to go potty, she replies, "NO Mama, I'm FINE, KYLIE FINE!!" She always ends with Kylie, just in case I'm not sure who the "I" is in "I'm FINE!!" We'll get there, college is only 16 years away, right? That is plenty of time to master the potty.
Logan is crawling everywhere, into everything. He is also teething four teeth all at one time. I'll give it to him, he doesn't do anything halfway. All or nothing with that boy.
We had good doctor news this month. The pulminologist took Kylie off of her inhaler. Provided we have a good summer with the nasty ozone (or lack of) in Atlanta, we will not have to make any more visits to the pulminologist. Tomorrow we go to the ENT for a tube check. I'm a little split on this visit. I kind of hope the tubes are gone and she is really doing well without them. A little part of me is nervous that the tubes are gone and we will have more ear infections. Some kids have to get tubes more than once so here's hoping we are the exception.
The fun part of the ENT visit is that it is in Alpharetta. We are going to go to American Girl Cafe for brunch after the doctor visit. We have a couple of friends meeting us so the girls can have brunch with their dolls and have a yummy dessert. I'm (I mean Kylie is) really looking forward to this. I can't wait to see her reaction. Poor Lo will be along for the ride but someday Kylie will have to go to sporting events with us and she can whine while he has a great time. We are going to eat so I'm sure Lo will be just as happy as Kylie.
We are coming up on Logan's first birthday! I cannot believe that little guy has been in our life an entire year. I can't imagine a day without his little smile. We are having a carnival themed birthday party in August. While the activities will be for Kylie's age group, I will have a special cake for Logan to eat. He will be thrilled I'm sure.
This was a quick update. I'll post more after American Girl.
Logan is crawling everywhere, into everything. He is also teething four teeth all at one time. I'll give it to him, he doesn't do anything halfway. All or nothing with that boy.
We had good doctor news this month. The pulminologist took Kylie off of her inhaler. Provided we have a good summer with the nasty ozone (or lack of) in Atlanta, we will not have to make any more visits to the pulminologist. Tomorrow we go to the ENT for a tube check. I'm a little split on this visit. I kind of hope the tubes are gone and she is really doing well without them. A little part of me is nervous that the tubes are gone and we will have more ear infections. Some kids have to get tubes more than once so here's hoping we are the exception.
The fun part of the ENT visit is that it is in Alpharetta. We are going to go to American Girl Cafe for brunch after the doctor visit. We have a couple of friends meeting us so the girls can have brunch with their dolls and have a yummy dessert. I'm (I mean Kylie is) really looking forward to this. I can't wait to see her reaction. Poor Lo will be along for the ride but someday Kylie will have to go to sporting events with us and she can whine while he has a great time. We are going to eat so I'm sure Lo will be just as happy as Kylie.
We are coming up on Logan's first birthday! I cannot believe that little guy has been in our life an entire year. I can't imagine a day without his little smile. We are having a carnival themed birthday party in August. While the activities will be for Kylie's age group, I will have a special cake for Logan to eat. He will be thrilled I'm sure.
This was a quick update. I'll post more after American Girl.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
May is Here
We have had a busy month here in Johnsonland. Kylie started dance classes...Logan started sleeping through the night.
Kylie's vocabulary is expanding a crazy rate. I use the word crazy because that is now what she calls Logan, crazy. It is my fault because I'm always picking him up and saying ARE YOU CRAZY? as he climbs the stairs or tries to pull the vacuum cleaner on top of his head...etc etc. I'm trying to drop that word from my vocabulary. He is crazy though.
We are full speed ahead on potty training. Just started this week with Ms. Jean on Mon/Tuesday and me the rest of the week. She is actually not complaining as much as I thought she would. It would be nice to only have one child in diapers.
We are going to start taking more time at home starting in June. I'm struggling with our social calendar at the moment. Either Kylie has a great time (while I'm trying to keep one eye on her as Logan attempts to eat wood chips) or Logan is stuck in the stroller the entire time while I keep two eyes on Kylie. I'm not sure either is a perfect situation ALL THE TIME. I would imagine this summer will be the hardest since Logan is still crawling. Hopefully next summer it will be more manageable with an almost two year old and almost three year old. With that said I'm thinking we are going to cut our calendar in half. If we are home I feel like both kids are happy doing their own thing. We are still going to be in our group, just a little less visual. I'm tired too. After working two days and then juggling two kids, sometimes I just want to stay home and let them veg too.
Til next month!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
We're Back!
So, I guess this is turning into a monthly update. That's ok. I have more to say.
It is 730am and I HATE our new sleeping schedule. Logan wakes up at 5, plays until 730, goes back to sleep. Kylie immediately wakes up at 745 and demands breakfast. So, this means my new wake up time is appx 5am every morning. I am learning to go to bed earlier though.
We have had an eventful month. We went to the zoo yesterday. This is Kylie's favorite place in the world right now. She wakes up, demands to go to the "ooh" and see "ebahs." That's zebras for everyone out there. She loves zebras and teddy bears (Panda Bears). Sometimes Aunt Lori meets us at the zoo. Lori and Kylie love the zoo much more than Mommy and Logan but that's ok. Speaking of Lo...Logan is crazy. I think it is a boy thing but that child is into EVERYTHING. He is already pulling himself up on furniture and if there is something within a 50ft radius that could cause him harm...it is his favorite toy.
Eric is good, running another 7k this month. He is really into this running thing right now. He will be out of town in April and I'm already dreading it. I am still working PT and it is a really good fit for us. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. Kylie loves going to see Ms. Jean and actually gets excited to see her every Monday and Tuesday.
We have friends coming in for Easter....so EXCITED! We are going to have an egg hunt in the backyard and also take the kids somewhere for a public egg hunt. We are fencing in the yard next week....landscaping to come.
Wow, not much to report for a month. Maybe I should only update once a year!
It is 730am and I HATE our new sleeping schedule. Logan wakes up at 5, plays until 730, goes back to sleep. Kylie immediately wakes up at 745 and demands breakfast. So, this means my new wake up time is appx 5am every morning. I am learning to go to bed earlier though.
We have had an eventful month. We went to the zoo yesterday. This is Kylie's favorite place in the world right now. She wakes up, demands to go to the "ooh" and see "ebahs." That's zebras for everyone out there. She loves zebras and teddy bears (Panda Bears). Sometimes Aunt Lori meets us at the zoo. Lori and Kylie love the zoo much more than Mommy and Logan but that's ok. Speaking of Lo...Logan is crazy. I think it is a boy thing but that child is into EVERYTHING. He is already pulling himself up on furniture and if there is something within a 50ft radius that could cause him harm...it is his favorite toy.
Eric is good, running another 7k this month. He is really into this running thing right now. He will be out of town in April and I'm already dreading it. I am still working PT and it is a really good fit for us. I feel like I have the best of both worlds. Kylie loves going to see Ms. Jean and actually gets excited to see her every Monday and Tuesday.
We have friends coming in for Easter....so EXCITED! We are going to have an egg hunt in the backyard and also take the kids somewhere for a public egg hunt. We are fencing in the yard next week....landscaping to come.
Wow, not much to report for a month. Maybe I should only update once a year!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
I'm supposed to be working. I'll get to that in a minute. Sorry no update in February. We had a Valentine's Party, I went back to work, Eric ran a 10K. That is pretty much the month in a nutshell. Going back to work made life a bit more manic, but in a controlled, two days a week and then it is over kind of way. The kids love their sitter and I love her too. That makes all the difference. I don't want to work full-time for a long time though.
Things are just good right now. I love our little family as incredibly lame as that may sound. Logan is getting bigger every day. We are looking at a home equity loan to finance our grocery bill for that little guy. My little baby girl is growing into a sassy little girl with a wicked sense of humor and I still think Eric is pretty cool. Life is just good.
We may be coming home for Easter again this year. Kylie had a great time last year going egg hunting with Emmett and all her cousins. It's been a while since we've been up. I miss you guys!!
Things are just good right now. I love our little family as incredibly lame as that may sound. Logan is getting bigger every day. We are looking at a home equity loan to finance our grocery bill for that little guy. My little baby girl is growing into a sassy little girl with a wicked sense of humor and I still think Eric is pretty cool. Life is just good.
We may be coming home for Easter again this year. Kylie had a great time last year going egg hunting with Emmett and all her cousins. It's been a while since we've been up. I miss you guys!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
January
Yes, I know it's been a while. I just haven't had much to write about. Logan's six month checkup was yesterday. He is 19lbs 7 ozs (80%) and 27 and 3/4 inches (90%). We picked up Kylie's new glasses today. The shop repaired the old ones so that we would have a back-up when (not if) but when she breaks the new pair. Winnie the Pooh now has the old pair tied around his head. It looks ridiculous but she refuses to wear her new "eyes" unless Pooh wears "eyes" too. Whatever works, right?
We had company in town last weekend. Selena, Tyson, Emmett, Angie, Cory, and Alex came to visit. I love watching the kids play together. We went to eat Mexican Saturday night and I couldn't believe we had to get a table for TEN! We are multiplying. We left the men in charge on Saturday night and went to see Twilight. I have read all four books in the series and loved them. The movie was odd. I might go see New Moon but it will probably be more of a wait for DVD movie.
Hmm, What else? I'm going back to work next month. Not full-time. Only two days a week. I have a friend that is going to watch the munchkins two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays. As with every decision I make, it took me forever to decide, and I still don't know if it is 100% the right decision but I'm tired of going back and forth about it. Eric said it must be exhausting to be me. Yes. It is. I'm not good with decisions, but he is on board with it and the extra money will be nice. It is hard to turn down any work in this economy. Eric's job is secure for now but who knows what the future holds. I'm sure a lot of the 70,000 people laid off on Monday thought their jobs were secure too. Better safe than sorry.
We had company in town last weekend. Selena, Tyson, Emmett, Angie, Cory, and Alex came to visit. I love watching the kids play together. We went to eat Mexican Saturday night and I couldn't believe we had to get a table for TEN! We are multiplying. We left the men in charge on Saturday night and went to see Twilight. I have read all four books in the series and loved them. The movie was odd. I might go see New Moon but it will probably be more of a wait for DVD movie.
Hmm, What else? I'm going back to work next month. Not full-time. Only two days a week. I have a friend that is going to watch the munchkins two days a week on Mondays and Tuesdays. As with every decision I make, it took me forever to decide, and I still don't know if it is 100% the right decision but I'm tired of going back and forth about it. Eric said it must be exhausting to be me. Yes. It is. I'm not good with decisions, but he is on board with it and the extra money will be nice. It is hard to turn down any work in this economy. Eric's job is secure for now but who knows what the future holds. I'm sure a lot of the 70,000 people laid off on Monday thought their jobs were secure too. Better safe than sorry.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Lazy Post
So it's been a while. I'm reposting a 25 Things About Me post from Facebook because I am lazy.
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.
1. I have a girl crush on Carrie Underwood. Eric is fully supportive.
2. I would rather have two or three really good friends than a huge group of 20 aquaintances.
3. My best friend is really my husband. He is my favorite person in the world
4. I prefer Elvis to the Beatles.
5. I hated E. TN while I was there, but now wish I could raise my children there.
6. I was the first in my family to graduate from college, but not the last. My two brothers are currently getting degrees. Go education!
7. I wouild rather eat at Chipotle than Chops.
8. I hate wearing shoes, even in the winter.
9. I hate wearing coats too.
10. I would rather tell you how cheap something is than how expensive something is.
11. My dream job would be full time student.
12. I tried to learn German in college. It didn't work out so well.
13. I thought I was a socialist for one semester sophomore year at UT.
14. I credit Selena for keeping me on the straight and narrow in college. She was my mama.
15. I do not like wine, I prefer beer. Black and Tan to be specific.
16. I would rather have Dunkin Donuts coffee than Starbucks, even if that isn't so cool.
17. I think my brother Ron is the best parent of all of my siblings. Thankfully none of the others have facebook.
18. Fall is my favorite season.
19. Keri is my favorite in-law.
20. I have a scar over my left eyebrow from my brother pushing me into a table when I was a toddler.
21. I think Jessie's Girl is one of the top 10 songs of the 80's
22. I have horrible short term memory.
23. Eric and I have become addicted to VH1 reality tv.
24. I would rather be a parent than a president
25. I prefer mama to mommy.
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.
1. I have a girl crush on Carrie Underwood. Eric is fully supportive.
2. I would rather have two or three really good friends than a huge group of 20 aquaintances.
3. My best friend is really my husband. He is my favorite person in the world
4. I prefer Elvis to the Beatles.
5. I hated E. TN while I was there, but now wish I could raise my children there.
6. I was the first in my family to graduate from college, but not the last. My two brothers are currently getting degrees. Go education!
7. I wouild rather eat at Chipotle than Chops.
8. I hate wearing shoes, even in the winter.
9. I hate wearing coats too.
10. I would rather tell you how cheap something is than how expensive something is.
11. My dream job would be full time student.
12. I tried to learn German in college. It didn't work out so well.
13. I thought I was a socialist for one semester sophomore year at UT.
14. I credit Selena for keeping me on the straight and narrow in college. She was my mama.
15. I do not like wine, I prefer beer. Black and Tan to be specific.
16. I would rather have Dunkin Donuts coffee than Starbucks, even if that isn't so cool.
17. I think my brother Ron is the best parent of all of my siblings. Thankfully none of the others have facebook.
18. Fall is my favorite season.
19. Keri is my favorite in-law.
20. I have a scar over my left eyebrow from my brother pushing me into a table when I was a toddler.
21. I think Jessie's Girl is one of the top 10 songs of the 80's
22. I have horrible short term memory.
23. Eric and I have become addicted to VH1 reality tv.
24. I would rather be a parent than a president
25. I prefer mama to mommy.
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