Rory calls Ian and Daron lots of things including
"My boys"
"Ibidibi"
"Ian and Deean"
The other day Ian had a teeny tiny splinter that had him sweating screaming and in true panic as I tweezed it out of his foot. He then hopped on one foot, wouldnt fall asleep and was convinced he couldnt walk for the next 24 hours. I love him - this made me laugh but it was very real in his mind. I promised him that I would always be honest with him and tell him if something was serious or not since he is going to panic one way or another.
Did i mention Daron is toothless? Someone said with his orange hair and scattered mouth that he looks like a jack-o-lantern.
I went to visit Ellie in the ICU this week. Very difficult to leave the family. Even tougher to be there with her - some images wont leave my mind forever I guess. But glad I went. Was somehow good to see her even struggling to mouth words to us through swollen lips.
Rory sings in the morning, sings on the toilet, sings to garbage cans. The boys find her funny.
Ian reads a ton, i just ordered Never Ending story for him. So so fortunate to be so blessed and to enjoy my children so much.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Daron tonight
Mommy can I have gum because usually I always chew the couch when I am near it – I don’t even realize
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
"No, I'm just happy"
Daron was dancing around the other night in the boys room and I asked "Do you need to make doody Daron" - he looked up at me and said "No, I'm just happy."
In another Daron moment - we were talking about food - about who ate what. I must have been relaying the fact that Rory had eaten this and that and the other thing. Matter of fact D said "That's why she's so fat" - good thing she's not a teen!
Ian seems to be really ejoying camp. Daron - not sure. he told me today that earlier in the summer the boys threw crackers at him. Seems he may be being picked on. the other boys are largely YNJ boys and a rough and tumble crowd. Poor D.
Ian's eigth birthday party was really cool. Cyberrobotics- they made robots, programmed them and then fought with them. Very cool. But thank you Hashem for gentle, kind hearted boys. Wow - a room of 8 year old boys is scary. Rory spent the first 1/2 hour saying "no like the boys, they too loud!"
In another Daron moment - we were talking about food - about who ate what. I must have been relaying the fact that Rory had eaten this and that and the other thing. Matter of fact D said "That's why she's so fat" - good thing she's not a teen!
Ian seems to be really ejoying camp. Daron - not sure. he told me today that earlier in the summer the boys threw crackers at him. Seems he may be being picked on. the other boys are largely YNJ boys and a rough and tumble crowd. Poor D.
Ian's eigth birthday party was really cool. Cyberrobotics- they made robots, programmed them and then fought with them. Very cool. But thank you Hashem for gentle, kind hearted boys. Wow - a room of 8 year old boys is scary. Rory spent the first 1/2 hour saying "no like the boys, they too loud!"
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Another?
Since I keep this record for myself? for our family? I should make mention of the topic that has obsessed me for 2 years and about 6 months. Felt such a strong pull to try to bring another soul into the world for so long. May be waning now? But every minute of every day I feel blessed beyond belief.
Daron is toofless!
Wow - for a while Daron has been telling us that his tooth was loose. It wasn't until late last week that i realized he was serious. I thought he would be saying that for a year or two. But I was wrong!
Now Daron has an adorable, big gap and a toothless grin that keeps me smiling all day just thinking about it.
The toothfairy visited for the first time last night and brought baseball cards.
Actually - the boys are together in a bunk bed now! they had requested to share a room and we tested it for a while on weekends. We had them help us make the decision, weighing the pros and cons and they have been really great about it.
We sold Ian's red race car bed, next up is selling Daron's furniture. The house is an ogoing project but i like somethign about that- there is always something to do next but it is not possible to do it all because of time and money. When we finish one thing the first thing we did is ready for repair. It is a cycle and there is somehow something comforting about that.
Rory has a new word "but" - it is very funny to hear her use contractions. She generally uses them correctly but still cracks me up. "I tired but I going upstairs".
Ian goes on a class trip today and this is Daron last day of PreK. We couldnt be more proud of Ian this year -he did exceptionally well in second grade and is eagerly awaiting summer!
Now Daron has an adorable, big gap and a toothless grin that keeps me smiling all day just thinking about it.
The toothfairy visited for the first time last night and brought baseball cards.
Actually - the boys are together in a bunk bed now! they had requested to share a room and we tested it for a while on weekends. We had them help us make the decision, weighing the pros and cons and they have been really great about it.
We sold Ian's red race car bed, next up is selling Daron's furniture. The house is an ogoing project but i like somethign about that- there is always something to do next but it is not possible to do it all because of time and money. When we finish one thing the first thing we did is ready for repair. It is a cycle and there is somehow something comforting about that.
Rory has a new word "but" - it is very funny to hear her use contractions. She generally uses them correctly but still cracks me up. "I tired but I going upstairs".
Ian goes on a class trip today and this is Daron last day of PreK. We couldnt be more proud of Ian this year -he did exceptionally well in second grade and is eagerly awaiting summer!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Brave Mommy with a Skunk...
As I was putting Rory to bed last night, Daron came into the room to tell me that I was very brave when everyone went inside and I stayed outside to clean up at Robyn and Josh's house when a skunk came to visit.
It was mother's day. Day started with Ian's baseball game - we all went. I had to leave in the middle to find a bathroom at Starbucks - funny thing was that Rory was fine - she didnt need to go!
We then went to Grannie Annie's house with Dapper Poppoand Eleanor. Then to Omi and Allen to play with Jordyn. Next home briefly to make a salad and then to the Hartmans where Bailey was funny as usual.
A skunk hung out closely in the backyard for a long time. We went inside and i eventually called animal control. Turns out the skunk was blind. But according to Daron, his Mommy was very brave.
My mother's day card from him also said that I look very pretty when I put them to sleep.
Ian made me a great card and a watercolor i taped to my laptop. Daron made me an apron and a great card. Rory a maccaroni frame. Mike got me pajamas and a book about doing nothing!
Oh and I finished unit 1 of my Personal Trainer course. Have to still take the online quiz after finishing 2 more units.
It was mother's day. Day started with Ian's baseball game - we all went. I had to leave in the middle to find a bathroom at Starbucks - funny thing was that Rory was fine - she didnt need to go!
We then went to Grannie Annie's house with Dapper Poppoand Eleanor. Then to Omi and Allen to play with Jordyn. Next home briefly to make a salad and then to the Hartmans where Bailey was funny as usual.
A skunk hung out closely in the backyard for a long time. We went inside and i eventually called animal control. Turns out the skunk was blind. But according to Daron, his Mommy was very brave.
My mother's day card from him also said that I look very pretty when I put them to sleep.
Ian made me a great card and a watercolor i taped to my laptop. Daron made me an apron and a great card. Rory a maccaroni frame. Mike got me pajamas and a book about doing nothing!
Oh and I finished unit 1 of my Personal Trainer course. Have to still take the online quiz after finishing 2 more units.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mother's Day Bravery
We were at Robyn and Josh's for an afternoon BBQ (on the porch of course) when a skunk started hanging around. After a few minute - we went inside.
But I stayed out - not afraid of the cute but old skunk - passing food and supplies into the house for the garbage. The skunk wouldnt bother me if I didnt bother it. Plus- it seemed to be a strange but harmless skunk.
Once we were all inside we continued to watch the skunk as it zig zagged through the backyard. The kids looked for it out front and in back and for a while we werent share whether there were two.
I called animal control - something didnt seem right. It was light out and the skunk seemed to be walking in circles.
After we left, Robyn called to say that animal control had come and the skunk was blind. I asked if they had brought an eye chart - but turns out his eyes were goopy.
Later that night I was putting Rory to sleep when Daron came into her room. He said "What you did today was very brave."
"What I did? With the skunk you mean"
"Yes, everyone else was afraid and went inside and you were clearing the table and all the food."
It was a wonderful moment for me. To feel that my son thinks I am brave. And that I can protect him. That was a very proud and very happy Mother's Day moment.
But I stayed out - not afraid of the cute but old skunk - passing food and supplies into the house for the garbage. The skunk wouldnt bother me if I didnt bother it. Plus- it seemed to be a strange but harmless skunk.
Once we were all inside we continued to watch the skunk as it zig zagged through the backyard. The kids looked for it out front and in back and for a while we werent share whether there were two.
I called animal control - something didnt seem right. It was light out and the skunk seemed to be walking in circles.
After we left, Robyn called to say that animal control had come and the skunk was blind. I asked if they had brought an eye chart - but turns out his eyes were goopy.
Later that night I was putting Rory to sleep when Daron came into her room. He said "What you did today was very brave."
"What I did? With the skunk you mean"
"Yes, everyone else was afraid and went inside and you were clearing the table and all the food."
It was a wonderful moment for me. To feel that my son thinks I am brave. And that I can protect him. That was a very proud and very happy Mother's Day moment.
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