This has been a busy summer and we haven't even gone on a vacation! On June 16th Brandon was in a mountain biking accident and stayed 2 nights in the Trauma ICU. That was a BIG scare for me and he is now home and doing okay. He will be going back to work at the end of this month. It has been difficult for all of us having him home. It is never easy to change routine. He is bored out of his mind and ready to return to normal living.
On June 19th, Claire graduated from preschool. She was absolutely adorable and I am still in shock that I have a kindergartner. It seems like yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with her. I can not believe how big she is and how beautiful she is. I am so blessed to have her and I am learning to be a better parent to her. She is still attending Joy of Children Preschool through the end of July and will officially start Kindergarten on August 10th! Less than a month away! Yikes! I am excited for her and she can not wait to begin school at Russell Ranch Elementary. I am a little worried about her adjusting, but I know that she will be okay.
Hannah is blossoming. She still likes to be the baby, but she is getting more of her own voice. She will start attending preschool 3 days a week to prep her for Kindergarten. She is looking forward to being a leader this year at preschool and is excited for some of her friends to join her this next year. I am amazed at her wittiness- she is always saying something to make me laugh!
I am busy as always but trying to find balance in life. I know that this time next year I will be done with my bachelors and I will be able to relax a bit! I can not wait to finish up school next May. It is not too far away!
Life is good and God is good!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
One step at a time
I am in a season of change. There are alot of things about myself that I am not happy with. I know I can do some much more, be so much better. So I am taking one step at a time towards becoming a better me. I have been exercising about 5 days a week. This has been REALLY hard because I can find a million in one excuses as to why I should just relax. But I have been pushing myself to get up and go! Brandon bought me a treadmill so I have been able to workout and watch tv. Love it! I also got the Wii Active recently and boy is it a challenge! I love it and hate it all at once! I am really feeling my body respond though- I am capable of pushing on and becoming a stronger and healthier me!
I have also been going to counseling with Brandon. We don't have any major problems, but I know that we can be a stronger couple and better parents. We have been challenged to rethink the way we communicate and respond to one another. It has been good for us and while it is hard, the rewards are paying off!
I have been trying to be aware of the way I treat the girls. I have high expectations and put too much pressure on them. They are growing so fast and I want to nurture them during this time, not put a damper on them. I can be very harsh with them and I am focusing on remaining more in control of my responses and tones I use with them. I have a lot of work to do in this area, but I know that I can do it- one step at a time!
I have also been going to counseling with Brandon. We don't have any major problems, but I know that we can be a stronger couple and better parents. We have been challenged to rethink the way we communicate and respond to one another. It has been good for us and while it is hard, the rewards are paying off!
I have been trying to be aware of the way I treat the girls. I have high expectations and put too much pressure on them. They are growing so fast and I want to nurture them during this time, not put a damper on them. I can be very harsh with them and I am focusing on remaining more in control of my responses and tones I use with them. I have a lot of work to do in this area, but I know that I can do it- one step at a time!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
It has been too long
I have been busy this past month and can hardly believe that February is coming to an end. The months have been flying by! Life is good- nothing too new. I think I will do a brief update on each of us:
Brandon-
He is enjoying skiing each week and is so happy for the fresh powder. Sierra got 5 feet in a week! Work is good, nothing really new with him.
Claire-
My precious little bear bear! She is doing great! She has been listening better and the sassyness is toned down a bit. I can not believe that my baby is 5! She is doing great in preschool and will be more than ready for Kindergarten in the fall.
Hannah-
Little banana! She is good too. She is loving being 4 and is feeling very big! We are working on her whining- man is that annoying! She is wanting some independence from Claire which is good. She is doing good in preschool- working hard and learning alot. She is quite the little artist as well!
Me-
I am now working part time THANK GOD! I had way too much on my plate and was stretched way to thin. I am trying to spend more time with the girls- it does not come naturally for me to play. I am also trying really really hard to stop yelling. I am addicted to it. This is my biggest fault as a mom and I want to do better! School is good, just busy as usual!
Brandon-
He is enjoying skiing each week and is so happy for the fresh powder. Sierra got 5 feet in a week! Work is good, nothing really new with him.
Claire-
My precious little bear bear! She is doing great! She has been listening better and the sassyness is toned down a bit. I can not believe that my baby is 5! She is doing great in preschool and will be more than ready for Kindergarten in the fall.
Hannah-
Little banana! She is good too. She is loving being 4 and is feeling very big! We are working on her whining- man is that annoying! She is wanting some independence from Claire which is good. She is doing good in preschool- working hard and learning alot. She is quite the little artist as well!
Me-
I am now working part time THANK GOD! I had way too much on my plate and was stretched way to thin. I am trying to spend more time with the girls- it does not come naturally for me to play. I am also trying really really hard to stop yelling. I am addicted to it. This is my biggest fault as a mom and I want to do better! School is good, just busy as usual!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Check ups and what nots
The girls had their yearly check ups this past week. It went good until they had to receive the flu shot. You would have thought they were being murdered with all the crying and screaming they did! Hannah weighs in at 30 lbs and is 38 3/4 inches tall! She is on the low end for her weight, but nothing to be concerned about. Claire is 35 lbs and 43 inches tall. Again, a little low on the weight but healthy.
Brandon's birthday is on Tuesday. He is going to go skiing on Thursday with a group of friends to celebrate. Tuesday is also the day I have to pick up the registration packet for Claire to go to kindergarten. I still can't believe that we are at this stage..... it has gone so fast!
The girls' party is this weekend. My mom comes up on Wednesday, which will be a great help. I have a lot of cleaning and organizing to do around here to get things ready. Of course I still have homework and work that needs to be accomplished as well. Always a list of things to do, and not enough time.
Brandon's birthday is on Tuesday. He is going to go skiing on Thursday with a group of friends to celebrate. Tuesday is also the day I have to pick up the registration packet for Claire to go to kindergarten. I still can't believe that we are at this stage..... it has gone so fast!
The girls' party is this weekend. My mom comes up on Wednesday, which will be a great help. I have a lot of cleaning and organizing to do around here to get things ready. Of course I still have homework and work that needs to be accomplished as well. Always a list of things to do, and not enough time.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Officially a Kid
I am officially a mother of a kid. Not a newborn, not a baby, not a toddler. A kid. Claire is 5 now. I can not believe it. She has gotten so big and it has gone so fast. I look at her and wonder what happened, how did she get to be so big! I feel like I have failed her in so many ways and I want to be a better mom. I want to look back on my parenting and feel that I have accomplished something and not hindered my daughters. I have really struggled with this and want to be so much more for my girls. So pray for me. That I can change and that I make an effort. I know what needs to be done, or rather, what I need to stop doing. It is just enforcing it.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
And then it was over
I can not believe that Christmas has already come and gone. Wow! That was a whirlwind of a holiday! I have been so busy these past 6 weeks I have barely had time to blink! Christmas day was great, the girls were adorable and I really enjoyed watching them open their gifts. We had a relaxing day and everyone got along great. I had to work on Christmas eve and the day after Christmas, which was a drag. The office was SO slow and I was bummed that I had to be away from the girls. Oh well. It is a necessary evil. I have been feeling very angry lately and I think it is because I am disconnected emotionally. I don't have time to connect with my family and friends and when I do, I am exhausted and in a hurry. I am hoping to be able to slow down a bit soon. We are trying to work out a way to pay for preschool with me working part time. Full time is too much on me and my family.
We are going to take the girls sledding on New Years day. They have never really been in the snow, so we will see how much they like it. I think that Claire will love it and Hannah will whine, but who knows what will happen. Jeanne and Barbara are going to come with me. Brandon is going to go skiing since we bought him a season pass for his birthday. He is soooo happy to have a pass as he thought he wasn't going to get one. I just hope he stays safe!
I am anticipating the New Year and am determined to loose weight and be more emotionally health. I want to be a good wife and mom and person, and right now I feel like I am just going through the motions.
We are going to take the girls sledding on New Years day. They have never really been in the snow, so we will see how much they like it. I think that Claire will love it and Hannah will whine, but who knows what will happen. Jeanne and Barbara are going to come with me. Brandon is going to go skiing since we bought him a season pass for his birthday. He is soooo happy to have a pass as he thought he wasn't going to get one. I just hope he stays safe!
I am anticipating the New Year and am determined to loose weight and be more emotionally health. I want to be a good wife and mom and person, and right now I feel like I am just going through the motions.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Family Update
I spent the afternoon wrapping. Our tree is bursting with gifts- we are truly blessed. I am getting more and more excited for Christmas to come- not for me, but for the girls! I love seeing their eyes light up on Christmas morning as they come out to see what Santa has left. They are too cute!
Hannah has been sick the last few days. It is a bummer, but I am glad that she is sick now and not on Christmas. I think she is on the tail end of it, her fever has been gone for almost 24 hours. Claire has been very sweet to her- giving her lots of kisses and loves. We have spent most of our time snuggling on the couch watching Christmas specials off of the DVR. It is nice to not have an agenda and just spend time with my kiddos. I miss them and love it when we cuddle.
Brandon has been busy with work. He seems a bit distant lately and I know that he is stressed. It has been a big change for him too and he is struggling with a loss of personal time. He is used to having his "days off" and with me back at work those aren't happening. Sure he isn't going into work, but he is at home with the girls now. I used to get so frustrated because he would think that I had days off everyday because I was at home. I think he is starting to realize what a false perception this is. I hope that he gets used to it and makes the best of it. It is just a season and this too shall pass.
Hannah has been sick the last few days. It is a bummer, but I am glad that she is sick now and not on Christmas. I think she is on the tail end of it, her fever has been gone for almost 24 hours. Claire has been very sweet to her- giving her lots of kisses and loves. We have spent most of our time snuggling on the couch watching Christmas specials off of the DVR. It is nice to not have an agenda and just spend time with my kiddos. I miss them and love it when we cuddle.
Brandon has been busy with work. He seems a bit distant lately and I know that he is stressed. It has been a big change for him too and he is struggling with a loss of personal time. He is used to having his "days off" and with me back at work those aren't happening. Sure he isn't going into work, but he is at home with the girls now. I used to get so frustrated because he would think that I had days off everyday because I was at home. I think he is starting to realize what a false perception this is. I hope that he gets used to it and makes the best of it. It is just a season and this too shall pass.
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