Almost a month to be exact! We have been swamped keeping up with two children. Yesterday was possibly the WORST parenting day Jason and I have ever had. We spend approximately 80% of the day (0r so it seemed) yelling at Alex. He pooped in his pants 4 times and was talking back and acting up. It was awful. Jason and I both were just spent by the time he got to bed.
We did have a nice dinner and we laughed so hard we cried. It was just what we needed. A little bit of remeberance (Is that a word) of why we embarked on the incredible journey of parenthood together. I love him so much. He really is my soulmate. I couldn't ask for a better partner in life and parenthood! (even though he drives me nuts).
Michael is a dream sleeping 7-8 hours a night. It should be interesting how he does with his grandmothers
Donna arrives on Tuesday and my mom arrives on Thursday. Can't wait to leave Thursday afternoon for Laura's wedding. As much as I will miss my little munchkins, I am so looking forward to a weekend with my hubby, and my girlfriends. It will be just like old times, but enhanced with my friends!
Check in week of the 13th for pics and stories of the wedding!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Our first trip to the Dentist
Well, what I thought was going to be horrible, was actually a piece of cake (it is great to have low expectations, then everything turns out great). Alex was an angel at the dentist...I almost (almost being the key word because I didn't want to embarrass myself or my little guy) got a bit teary eyed watching him, he seemed like such a big boy. He listened to the hygentist and thought the dentist was pretty cool. The diagnosis was....Perfect teeth! Hopefully we can keep it up.
Michael is an incredible sleeper. Last night he went from eating at 8 pm, going to sleep around 9 and waking up at 2 am for another feeding! He isn't even 5 weeks old. He is a dream. He looks so much like his father.
Both boys have a bit of a stuffy nose, but are still the sweetest things ever. I feel very blessed to have 3 wonderful men in my life.
Jason and I celebrate 6 years of marriage on Sunday. No special plans this year, but I will surprise him after I go back to work...
Michael is an incredible sleeper. Last night he went from eating at 8 pm, going to sleep around 9 and waking up at 2 am for another feeding! He isn't even 5 weeks old. He is a dream. He looks so much like his father.
Both boys have a bit of a stuffy nose, but are still the sweetest things ever. I feel very blessed to have 3 wonderful men in my life.
Jason and I celebrate 6 years of marriage on Sunday. No special plans this year, but I will surprise him after I go back to work...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Two isn't too bad
I was a CSU widow yesterday with Jason leaving around 1 ish to head out to the CU CSU game (CSU got their asses kicked). Was hoping Alex would be a good little guy, but the afternoon started out foreboding when he refused to take a nap. We negotiated a truce, with the agreement of some "quiet time" in his room, it lasted an hour, and when he came back downstairs he was in a pretty good mood. He and I learned to make balloon animals while his brother slept next to us.
All was well until I suggested that he try and go poop, he wasn't reallly excited about that. But he eventually did try.
Saturaday was a good day as we headed to the Taste of Colorado, which I had never been to. We met the Budd's and the boys took their fathers by the hands and headed to play games and ride rides while Bethany and I chilled with Michael and Kate.
While walking back to the 16th street mall shuttle I stumbled, rolled my foot and of course did something to it. Spent all night with ice on it, I swear I am the biggest klutz alive and I think Alex inherited my "skills".
All was well until I suggested that he try and go poop, he wasn't reallly excited about that. But he eventually did try.
Saturaday was a good day as we headed to the Taste of Colorado, which I had never been to. We met the Budd's and the boys took their fathers by the hands and headed to play games and ride rides while Bethany and I chilled with Michael and Kate.
While walking back to the 16th street mall shuttle I stumbled, rolled my foot and of course did something to it. Spent all night with ice on it, I swear I am the biggest klutz alive and I think Alex inherited my "skills".
Monday, August 25, 2008
DNC Arrives in Denver!
Excited about the news of Joe Biden as Obama's VP! The excitement has hit Denver, as has the traffic, and of course Hollywood! Should be interesting.
Michael is a joy, sleeping 5 hours a night. I feel surprisingly well rested. Alex is still struggling a bit with wanting all of the attention, but he loves his baby brother, always giving him kisses and wanting to see him.
We took the whole family to Water World yesterday and Alex was amazed! He and Jason had a blast until Alex had diaherrhea and pooped in his pants, Jason went to put him on his shoulders, which caused the poop to shoot up out of top of his bathing suit and down Jason's back....needless to say he was not happy, but he did handle it pretty well....
Jason has been working on fixing the faucet in the downstairs bath, when this one is done, finally all of our faucets will be working.
Michael is a joy, sleeping 5 hours a night. I feel surprisingly well rested. Alex is still struggling a bit with wanting all of the attention, but he loves his baby brother, always giving him kisses and wanting to see him.
We took the whole family to Water World yesterday and Alex was amazed! He and Jason had a blast until Alex had diaherrhea and pooped in his pants, Jason went to put him on his shoulders, which caused the poop to shoot up out of top of his bathing suit and down Jason's back....needless to say he was not happy, but he did handle it pretty well....
Jason has been working on fixing the faucet in the downstairs bath, when this one is done, finally all of our faucets will be working.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Two Weeks Old
Here I am at 10 till 2 am blogging away, Jason woke me up about an hour ago and I have been listening to Michael have the hiccups for the past 10 minutes, hoping he would fall asleep. He is not interested in eating right now, but that may change! He is a joy, a basically easy baby who can usually go about 4-4.5 hours of sleep in the middle of the night (let's hope I didn't just jinx that). He is starting to be awake during the day which is nice too.
As for Alex, he definitely loves his baby brother, but is having some serious potty training regression. He has not pooped in the potty since Michael was born, instead choosing to go in his pants. I am following all the "experts" advice and ignoring, but this is proving to be harder for Jason. He did show some restraint tonight and I am hoping he will continue to "blow this off" and give Alex the chance to figure it out himself. I don't want anything messing with his emotions, Alex is a sensitive little guy!
Had a major hair tragedy last night. I was trying to be frugal and save some money by highlighting my own hair...bad move. Turned out orange. Thank goodness for mom! She called her hairdresser who put together a "fixer" and mom is coming down (probably in about 5 hours) with the mixture.
Should be interesting tonight as Jason is going to the Broncos game with Chris, my first night with both boys on my own. I think I can handle it!
As for Alex, he definitely loves his baby brother, but is having some serious potty training regression. He has not pooped in the potty since Michael was born, instead choosing to go in his pants. I am following all the "experts" advice and ignoring, but this is proving to be harder for Jason. He did show some restraint tonight and I am hoping he will continue to "blow this off" and give Alex the chance to figure it out himself. I don't want anything messing with his emotions, Alex is a sensitive little guy!
Had a major hair tragedy last night. I was trying to be frugal and save some money by highlighting my own hair...bad move. Turned out orange. Thank goodness for mom! She called her hairdresser who put together a "fixer" and mom is coming down (probably in about 5 hours) with the mixture.
Should be interesting tonight as Jason is going to the Broncos game with Chris, my first night with both boys on my own. I think I can handle it!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Almost a week old!
It has been an interesting 6 days learning about Michael, so far we have learned that he is fairly easy, let's hope he stays that way! Alex is regressing a bit with his potty training and peed on the floor the other day. In our half brain dead, not a lot of sleep, world, we forgot that vinegar took up the urine and got rid of the smell, that is until the next day. So yesterday Jason and I spent the morning trying to hunt down the exact spot and use the vinegar. End result, our family room smelled like vinegar, which was better than urine. Although today, I feel like the urine smell is back...ARGH! I swear it is never ending. Last night he pooped in his pants, I looked at Jason who was holding Michael and I said, "you want to change the big guy or the little one?" He opted for the little one :-). We are going to pull out the old parenting standby, bribery, and see if we can get him back on track.
Jason's mom arrives tomorrow and Jas heads back to work on Monday. It has been so nice having him here this week and just having our family of 4 figuring out a schedule. Jason said something yesterday about "the kids" and it really hit me that we have two wonderful little boys. I feel very blessed.
Tiff came over last night to deliver presents (made her a BIG hit with Alex) and to pick out lingerie for Laura's shower. Who knew that picking out lingerie for someone else was so difficult. We finally decided on something. I hope she likes it!
Jason's mom arrives tomorrow and Jas heads back to work on Monday. It has been so nice having him here this week and just having our family of 4 figuring out a schedule. Jason said something yesterday about "the kids" and it really hit me that we have two wonderful little boys. I feel very blessed.
Tiff came over last night to deliver presents (made her a BIG hit with Alex) and to pick out lingerie for Laura's shower. Who knew that picking out lingerie for someone else was so difficult. We finally decided on something. I hope she likes it!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Michael Arthur Hauck
Our little guy has finally arrived! Michael made a relatively smooth arrival on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:10 pm. He was 8 lbs 5.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches! He has red hair and blue eyes and looks just like his big brother (and in turn his father!).
We arrived at the hospital at 6 am where they promptly took me to a room, got me in a gown and started to measure my contractions, which were definitely happening (they had been forever) just not regular. Around 7 am they started me on pitocin then at 8:30is Dr. Williams came in and broke my water! Contractions started to get very steady then, and around 10 am I got my epidural. Michael was not real happy with the contractions and I spent much of the labor on my side trying to keep him out of distress. Tiff, Mom and Dad arrived to distract me around noonish and Dr. Williams returned to tell us that (after an exam) it looked like Michaels head was a little off kilter so she straightened him out.
Not a lot happened for the next hour or so, but all of a sudden I jumped to 7 cm. Then I paged my nurse about 20 minutes later telling her I needed to up the epidural cause I could start to feel the contractions, she came in, did an exam and said, we will top you off on the epi, but we are also going to call Dr. Williams because you are ready to push! Within 10 mins the anethesiologist had topped me off (I love that). Dr. Williams arrived and I started to push. 10 minutes after I started to push, Michael arrived (so much better than my two hours of pushing with Alex)!
I started to cry when I saw my beautiful boy, his red hair and how much he looked like his daddy! It is amazing to look at my boys and see the face of the man I love so much. I am truly blessed!
We were moved to the smallest room ever (seriously I have seen closets bigger than this) so Jason headed home. He came back early Sat. to have breakfast with us and we found out that little guy and I could head home in the afternoon. So after a quick circumcision, we started to plan on coming home.
We arrived home around 6 pm on Saturday night. Jason and I spent a lot of the night up trying to figure out what Michael's cry's really meant. We anticipate a lot of this moving forward but are ready for the challenge!
We arrived at the hospital at 6 am where they promptly took me to a room, got me in a gown and started to measure my contractions, which were definitely happening (they had been forever) just not regular. Around 7 am they started me on pitocin then at 8:30is Dr. Williams came in and broke my water! Contractions started to get very steady then, and around 10 am I got my epidural. Michael was not real happy with the contractions and I spent much of the labor on my side trying to keep him out of distress. Tiff, Mom and Dad arrived to distract me around noonish and Dr. Williams returned to tell us that (after an exam) it looked like Michaels head was a little off kilter so she straightened him out.
Not a lot happened for the next hour or so, but all of a sudden I jumped to 7 cm. Then I paged my nurse about 20 minutes later telling her I needed to up the epidural cause I could start to feel the contractions, she came in, did an exam and said, we will top you off on the epi, but we are also going to call Dr. Williams because you are ready to push! Within 10 mins the anethesiologist had topped me off (I love that). Dr. Williams arrived and I started to push. 10 minutes after I started to push, Michael arrived (so much better than my two hours of pushing with Alex)!
I started to cry when I saw my beautiful boy, his red hair and how much he looked like his daddy! It is amazing to look at my boys and see the face of the man I love so much. I am truly blessed!
We were moved to the smallest room ever (seriously I have seen closets bigger than this) so Jason headed home. He came back early Sat. to have breakfast with us and we found out that little guy and I could head home in the afternoon. So after a quick circumcision, we started to plan on coming home.
We arrived home around 6 pm on Saturday night. Jason and I spent a lot of the night up trying to figure out what Michael's cry's really meant. We anticipate a lot of this moving forward but are ready for the challenge!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
24 hours until inducement
After spending a relatively peaceful night with little interruptions, a cute 3 year old meandered into our room around 5:30ish, turned on the light and declared it to be too dark. Jason moved fast, turned off the light and put Alex in bed with us where he promptly nodded off to sleep. I of course knew this meant time to head to the bathroom and recognize the fact that I was not going back to sleep.
When the clock struck 6 am I realized that it was 24 hours until baby day. Thank God! Spent some time with Jason last night going over his "duties" after Michael was delivered. Hoping that Alex will be excited about his little brother.
Alex will have a lot of change in his life, new brother, new room at school. I am hoping enough of his good friends are moving with him to make the transition a little easier. He is such a sweet boy and I don't want his world to be too topsy-turvy.
The next time I will be writing this, I will be the mother of two boys. I can't wait!
When the clock struck 6 am I realized that it was 24 hours until baby day. Thank God! Spent some time with Jason last night going over his "duties" after Michael was delivered. Hoping that Alex will be excited about his little brother.
Alex will have a lot of change in his life, new brother, new room at school. I am hoping enough of his good friends are moving with him to make the transition a little easier. He is such a sweet boy and I don't want his world to be too topsy-turvy.
The next time I will be writing this, I will be the mother of two boys. I can't wait!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Tackling Dummy
I am sitting here watching Alex take running leaps to tackle his father on the floor. Jason probably didn't realize he signed up to be a tackling dummy, the minute he became a dad. Imagine what it is going to be like when he has two guys tackling him?
Feeling better today, not as many contractions, but either way this baby is coming out on or before Friday the 8th so I am relieved! Work has slowed down significantly, which is nice, but at the same time it was keeping me busy and my mind off of feeling bad!
Afternoon naps have become a nescessity, no matter how much sleep the night before. I figure might as well get them while I can! You never know Michael may be a good sleeper right away. I have become obsessed with trying to find a reasonably priced Medela Freestyle pump, it would make my life so much easier!
Feeling better today, not as many contractions, but either way this baby is coming out on or before Friday the 8th so I am relieved! Work has slowed down significantly, which is nice, but at the same time it was keeping me busy and my mind off of feeling bad!
Afternoon naps have become a nescessity, no matter how much sleep the night before. I figure might as well get them while I can! You never know Michael may be a good sleeper right away. I have become obsessed with trying to find a reasonably priced Medela Freestyle pump, it would make my life so much easier!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Any day now
We had our last doc appointment pre-inducement, and the verdict was...this baby is coming any day now! Apparently #2 comes much faster than number 1. I have Tiff on call in case we have a middle of the night labor. Alex would be the most comfortable with her.
Alex got to go swimming for the first time at school today! He had so much fun. Thank god for potty training. Let's hope he sticks to it so that he doesn't regress when Michael arrives. We still have a ton of things to do before Michael gets here and it is starting to give me anxiety! Which is nothing new.
Alex's HFMD spread to Christian, poor guy. I hope it doesn't effect his Aunt and Uncle and Cousin coming to town. I would feel just awful. I am sure Kate will get it too!
Debating whether or not I should get Alex a present "from Michael" is that nescessary? Should I wait and see how he does? Ahh the joys of parenthood.
Alex got to go swimming for the first time at school today! He had so much fun. Thank god for potty training. Let's hope he sticks to it so that he doesn't regress when Michael arrives. We still have a ton of things to do before Michael gets here and it is starting to give me anxiety! Which is nothing new.
Alex's HFMD spread to Christian, poor guy. I hope it doesn't effect his Aunt and Uncle and Cousin coming to town. I would feel just awful. I am sure Kate will get it too!
Debating whether or not I should get Alex a present "from Michael" is that nescessary? Should I wait and see how he does? Ahh the joys of parenthood.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Isn't that a cattle disease?
Been a weekend of craziness! Jason took off at midnight on Thurs/Friday to head to Bangor, Maine for Ben and Andrea's wedding. He had a great time and the pics I have seen thus far look like it was a perfectly executed wedding! I wish I could have been there.
Mom and Dad came down to help me with Alex. We took him down to play with Christian on Saturday and the two of them had a blast. They went swimming and played with Christians toys.
Jason calls me on Sunday to let me know that his flight out of Bangor had been cancelled, I thought he was kidding, he wasn't. The entire Eastern Seaboard was shut down with thunder storms. Jason crashed at Andrea and Ben's and headed out to NYC early (6 am) on Monday. He was delayed in NYC by an hour and finally arrived back in Denver at 1 pm. Then he had to take my mom to Georgetown to meet my dad, since he had to leave on Sunday to get back to meetings on Monday. I swear that man is a saint. I know he was exhausted, but Alex was SO Excited to see him.
When Alex came home yesterday mom and I noticed red bumps on his hands. We shrugged them off since they didn't seem to bother him and he didn't have them anywhere else. He was complaining about his mouth hurting (translation, sore throat) so we got him some medicine and put him down.
Well, on Tuesday, I get a call from the Wooden Shoe, his school letting me know that he is one of about 5 kids with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (really if it is that harmless, do they have to put disease in the name?) the nice woman preceeded to tell me that it is harmless and there is nothing to really do (meanwhile I was already googling). I thought that was a cattle disease, but that would be hoof and mouth, which makes logical sense.
Called his doc, my doc and all is well, Benadryl for Alex, keep washing my hands for me. Ahhh...the joys. I just want it cleared up before Michael arrives! They didn't even want me to pick him up at school. He has no "sick" symptoms, just the rash on his hands and in his mouth. But the poor guy had FINALLY earned the right to go swimming (an entire week of accident free pottying) and he couldn't go because of this. I swear the little guy never wins!
Mom and Dad came down to help me with Alex. We took him down to play with Christian on Saturday and the two of them had a blast. They went swimming and played with Christians toys.
Jason calls me on Sunday to let me know that his flight out of Bangor had been cancelled, I thought he was kidding, he wasn't. The entire Eastern Seaboard was shut down with thunder storms. Jason crashed at Andrea and Ben's and headed out to NYC early (6 am) on Monday. He was delayed in NYC by an hour and finally arrived back in Denver at 1 pm. Then he had to take my mom to Georgetown to meet my dad, since he had to leave on Sunday to get back to meetings on Monday. I swear that man is a saint. I know he was exhausted, but Alex was SO Excited to see him.
When Alex came home yesterday mom and I noticed red bumps on his hands. We shrugged them off since they didn't seem to bother him and he didn't have them anywhere else. He was complaining about his mouth hurting (translation, sore throat) so we got him some medicine and put him down.
Well, on Tuesday, I get a call from the Wooden Shoe, his school letting me know that he is one of about 5 kids with Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (really if it is that harmless, do they have to put disease in the name?) the nice woman preceeded to tell me that it is harmless and there is nothing to really do (meanwhile I was already googling). I thought that was a cattle disease, but that would be hoof and mouth, which makes logical sense.
Called his doc, my doc and all is well, Benadryl for Alex, keep washing my hands for me. Ahhh...the joys. I just want it cleared up before Michael arrives! They didn't even want me to pick him up at school. He has no "sick" symptoms, just the rash on his hands and in his mouth. But the poor guy had FINALLY earned the right to go swimming (an entire week of accident free pottying) and he couldn't go because of this. I swear the little guy never wins!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
old friends, poopy pants and weddings in maine
I swear there is nothing in the world better than friends you have known for a long time. They get you, and even a short amount of time spent with them makes your day a little brighter!
Had dinner with my college friends Tiff and Jamie yesterday. Was wonderful even though I felt horrible. They are both deep in the planning of their weddings and it is so much fun to share that excitement with them. It is amazing that nothing changes, we still laugh at the same stuff, and fall into the same comfortable patterns, you gotta love that.
Especially since right before I left for Tiff's house I had to clean out some yucky underwear. I swear, the joys of motherhood. Potty training is coming along, slowly but surely. No accidents at school which means, if Alex can hold on for two more days he gets to swim next week.
As far as this pregnancy goes, I am losing it. Hormonal, emotional and generally miserable. But I can't wait to meet Michael. I have been anticipating his arrival for so long that it is surreal. We have an ultrasound tomorrow to see how big he is, and to make sure I am not going to go into labor this weekend while Jason is in Maine for his brothers wedding.
So bummed I am missing Andrea becoming a part of our family. Jason's family is all boys, he actually has a total of 5 stepbrothers, but is close to two of them. Then he has two brothers of his own, and we have been so lucky as all the women marrying into this family are amazing strong, caring women. Makes for fun family get togethers.
My parents are coming down from the mountains to "baby" sit me and Alex. We are planning on making the trek to Aurora to hang out with Alex's "Budd" cousins.
Had dinner with my college friends Tiff and Jamie yesterday. Was wonderful even though I felt horrible. They are both deep in the planning of their weddings and it is so much fun to share that excitement with them. It is amazing that nothing changes, we still laugh at the same stuff, and fall into the same comfortable patterns, you gotta love that.
Especially since right before I left for Tiff's house I had to clean out some yucky underwear. I swear, the joys of motherhood. Potty training is coming along, slowly but surely. No accidents at school which means, if Alex can hold on for two more days he gets to swim next week.
As far as this pregnancy goes, I am losing it. Hormonal, emotional and generally miserable. But I can't wait to meet Michael. I have been anticipating his arrival for so long that it is surreal. We have an ultrasound tomorrow to see how big he is, and to make sure I am not going to go into labor this weekend while Jason is in Maine for his brothers wedding.
So bummed I am missing Andrea becoming a part of our family. Jason's family is all boys, he actually has a total of 5 stepbrothers, but is close to two of them. Then he has two brothers of his own, and we have been so lucky as all the women marrying into this family are amazing strong, caring women. Makes for fun family get togethers.
My parents are coming down from the mountains to "baby" sit me and Alex. We are planning on making the trek to Aurora to hang out with Alex's "Budd" cousins.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
A day of rest
Ahhh...Sundays. I remember in college that there had to be a very good reason for Tiff and I to leave the house, seems that mentality has carried over to my family life. Today was a day of rest.
Jason and Alex made waffles and bacon, I took yet another nap, and I spent a lot of time examining the odd welts that have appeared on Alex. He told me not to worry about them yesterday "it was his nipple" I swear they say the funniest things.
Jason and I made a list of all the things we need to get done pre-Michael. We didn't do anything on the list, but at least it is written. Our bags are packed and ready to go on a moment's notice! Tiff and Mike are on call for late night labor (Bethany said she would come and get Alex from their house)
Pretty excited because Jamie is coming in town. Dying to see her engagment ring and give her a hug. One of those amazing friends who always makes you smile! Won't get to spend too much time with her as she is here to film her documentary (oh how glamorous she is) and I just can't leave the house for too long without feeling pretty bad.
I thank god for my wonderful hubby every day. He knows this pregnancy (particularly the last few months) have been really rough on me. He actually shaved my legs for me today. Did a pretty good job too. I can't reach them :-)
Jason is off to Maine on Thurs/Friday for Ben and Andrea's wedding. I am SO bummed to not make it out there. Love them both so much. I will be there in spirit. Mom and Dad are coming down to mind the shop and watch Alex and me. Will be a nice weekend with my parents and probably Chris, Bethany and the kids.
Jason and Alex made waffles and bacon, I took yet another nap, and I spent a lot of time examining the odd welts that have appeared on Alex. He told me not to worry about them yesterday "it was his nipple" I swear they say the funniest things.
Jason and I made a list of all the things we need to get done pre-Michael. We didn't do anything on the list, but at least it is written. Our bags are packed and ready to go on a moment's notice! Tiff and Mike are on call for late night labor (Bethany said she would come and get Alex from their house)
Pretty excited because Jamie is coming in town. Dying to see her engagment ring and give her a hug. One of those amazing friends who always makes you smile! Won't get to spend too much time with her as she is here to film her documentary (oh how glamorous she is) and I just can't leave the house for too long without feeling pretty bad.
I thank god for my wonderful hubby every day. He knows this pregnancy (particularly the last few months) have been really rough on me. He actually shaved my legs for me today. Did a pretty good job too. I can't reach them :-)
Jason is off to Maine on Thurs/Friday for Ben and Andrea's wedding. I am SO bummed to not make it out there. Love them both so much. I will be there in spirit. Mom and Dad are coming down to mind the shop and watch Alex and me. Will be a nice weekend with my parents and probably Chris, Bethany and the kids.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Big Boy Underwear
We woke up this morning to a crying 3 year old (wouldn't it be nice if just once Alex came into our room saying "Good morning?") who wanted to go downstairs, well seeing as it was Saturday Jason and I conned him into watching a cartoon in bed with us.
While trying to go to the bathroom, Alex didn't make it quite on time, but he did decide that he wanted to wear his "Big boy underwear" and throw away his pull-ups. I am down with this seeing as in 20 days (more like 19) we will be dealing with diapers all over again! So he and I made a sweep of "pull up drawer" and threw them all away (mental note, get those things out and hide them...they are pricey). Then Alex and I proceeded to argue about whether the Star Wars picture goes in the back (it does). So we compromised with Boxer Briefs with pics of lightening McQueen on the legs, I swear.
After a feast of French Toast the whole family loaded up in the car to take the dog to the vet. I bailed after about 20 minutes of sitting on a hard bench with little air conditioning to go and sit in the truck with the Max A/C blowing full force on me and the seat reclined.
Jason and Alex ventured to the store where Alex got more big boy underwear, some cars and an Iron Man t-shirt for being such a big boy. I took a nap. The big trip to the vet wore me out:-)
On to dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with corn. Only 3 more weeks of getting to eat what I want so I am pulling out all the stops. Too bad there is no more room, and I could only enjoy one small serving.
If we can get Alex through his dinner, shower and bed without any more major meltdowns I will consider today a success (even though I do have some laundry to do after Alex's small accident post nap)
While trying to go to the bathroom, Alex didn't make it quite on time, but he did decide that he wanted to wear his "Big boy underwear" and throw away his pull-ups. I am down with this seeing as in 20 days (more like 19) we will be dealing with diapers all over again! So he and I made a sweep of "pull up drawer" and threw them all away (mental note, get those things out and hide them...they are pricey). Then Alex and I proceeded to argue about whether the Star Wars picture goes in the back (it does). So we compromised with Boxer Briefs with pics of lightening McQueen on the legs, I swear.
After a feast of French Toast the whole family loaded up in the car to take the dog to the vet. I bailed after about 20 minutes of sitting on a hard bench with little air conditioning to go and sit in the truck with the Max A/C blowing full force on me and the seat reclined.
Jason and Alex ventured to the store where Alex got more big boy underwear, some cars and an Iron Man t-shirt for being such a big boy. I took a nap. The big trip to the vet wore me out:-)
On to dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes with corn. Only 3 more weeks of getting to eat what I want so I am pulling out all the stops. Too bad there is no more room, and I could only enjoy one small serving.
If we can get Alex through his dinner, shower and bed without any more major meltdowns I will consider today a success (even though I do have some laundry to do after Alex's small accident post nap)
Friday, July 18, 2008
July 18th- 3 weeks till Michael arrives
Just another crazy day in the Hauck household. After a rough day yesterday with the pregnancy, a much needed semi-deep sleep occurred by me. (If you can call waking up every hour to turn over or go to the bathroom, deep sleep). Was awakend by a sweet 3 1/2 year old declaring "Dada, I need you to change my sheets, I tinkled in my pants." This followed by some unintelligible whining and some commentary by Jason.
After we finally got Alex to come into the room to talk to us, I informed him that he needed to change his pants, (Although they didn't look wet). He kept telling me he already had, but I could have sworn he was wearing the same pants as last night. Turned out the little guy, got up, changed his pull up and his sweat pants (into similar ones from the night before ) BEFORE he came into our room. How sweet is that?
His father took him to school and I spent yet another day in bed staring at our blue walls, wondering how much it would really cost to redo our "master bath" (it really doesn't deserve that name, seriously crappy bathroom). Thank god for work keeping me busy cause otherwise I would seriously lose it. But it will all be worth it on 8/8/08 when my wonderful doctor induces me and baby Michael arrives! Although by that time I will have probably redecorated our bedroom, and taken every quiz on facebook.
Isn't it funny that you crave relaxation and when it is forced upon you, your head explodes a little bit?
Jason was nice enough to pick Alex up at school and bring home a happy meal, complete with a milk shake for our little guy. I also notice that Alex is not wearing what I dressed him in this morning. Turns out he went to the bathroom in his pants and threw up. Sounds like a 5 star day at school. Fun laundry tonight! The joys of being a parent.
Jason went on his well deserved "man date" tonight with his friends. I find it hilarious that they all chose to go to the movies when the girls have dinner and wine on their "Wine Wednesdays". They go on actual dates. We are very lucky that our spouses/signifcant others all get along.
Tomorrow is vet day, grocery shopping (for Alex and Jason, too much for me) and 20 days until Michael arrives!
After we finally got Alex to come into the room to talk to us, I informed him that he needed to change his pants, (Although they didn't look wet). He kept telling me he already had, but I could have sworn he was wearing the same pants as last night. Turned out the little guy, got up, changed his pull up and his sweat pants (into similar ones from the night before ) BEFORE he came into our room. How sweet is that?
His father took him to school and I spent yet another day in bed staring at our blue walls, wondering how much it would really cost to redo our "master bath" (it really doesn't deserve that name, seriously crappy bathroom). Thank god for work keeping me busy cause otherwise I would seriously lose it. But it will all be worth it on 8/8/08 when my wonderful doctor induces me and baby Michael arrives! Although by that time I will have probably redecorated our bedroom, and taken every quiz on facebook.
Isn't it funny that you crave relaxation and when it is forced upon you, your head explodes a little bit?
Jason was nice enough to pick Alex up at school and bring home a happy meal, complete with a milk shake for our little guy. I also notice that Alex is not wearing what I dressed him in this morning. Turns out he went to the bathroom in his pants and threw up. Sounds like a 5 star day at school. Fun laundry tonight! The joys of being a parent.
Jason went on his well deserved "man date" tonight with his friends. I find it hilarious that they all chose to go to the movies when the girls have dinner and wine on their "Wine Wednesdays". They go on actual dates. We are very lucky that our spouses/signifcant others all get along.
Tomorrow is vet day, grocery shopping (for Alex and Jason, too much for me) and 20 days until Michael arrives!
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