The first practice/game was Saturday and it was great! Russ is "Coach" and I think he had as much fun as the kids.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Welcome to the World of Soccer...
The girls school district offered a new 4-5 year old soccer program for the first time and we decided it was a great way to introduce J to the sport. 6 weeks. 30 minutes of practice and a 30 minute game. Perfect.
The first practice/game was Saturday and it was great! Russ is "Coach" and I think he had as much fun as the kids.
The first practice/game was Saturday and it was great! Russ is "Coach" and I think he had as much fun as the kids.
Things Don't Always Go As Planned...
I ran and I ran and I ran. And then I was ready. Packed. Girls ready for mom and dad to go out of town for the weekend.
Russ and I were heading up to Chicago for the weekend and for the first time EVER I was actually running the half marathon instead of spectating (is that a word??) And then.....1:30 am and I woke up with the most excruciating pain I have ever felt (and yes, I know what pain feels like - I was dilated to 9 cm with Jane before an epidural). Finally 911 was called, went to the ER and guess what....gallbladder. No running for me. No trip to Chicago. No fun food or drinks.
What's a girl to do? Amen my parents were able to make it to the house before I left for the hospital. Amen my children slept through the ENTIRE ORDEAL. Amen that, while I have been uncomfortable, I have not had another attack like that friday night. Amen that surgery is scheduled for next week.
So....we decided to make the best of it. E woke up at 5:30 in the morning complaining of an earache. 5 hours later we had antibiotic for her first ear infection in 10 months and she was all better. J woke up disappointed that Grandma and Grandpa weren't there and so Russ dropped her off on the way to the doctor and she got to spend the day (and night) with them. C got to have a day playing at home without any errands, school drop-offs, etc. Everyone was good. We all got GREAT sleep that night and were ready to go on Sunday.
We decided we might as well have a "different" kind of fun and spent Sunday afternoon at the church Ice Cream Social. We brought Mickey with us so Grandma and Poppy could take the big boys to the Rams game.
Russ and I were heading up to Chicago for the weekend and for the first time EVER I was actually running the half marathon instead of spectating (is that a word??) And then.....1:30 am and I woke up with the most excruciating pain I have ever felt (and yes, I know what pain feels like - I was dilated to 9 cm with Jane before an epidural). Finally 911 was called, went to the ER and guess what....gallbladder. No running for me. No trip to Chicago. No fun food or drinks.
What's a girl to do? Amen my parents were able to make it to the house before I left for the hospital. Amen my children slept through the ENTIRE ORDEAL. Amen that, while I have been uncomfortable, I have not had another attack like that friday night. Amen that surgery is scheduled for next week.
So....we decided to make the best of it. E woke up at 5:30 in the morning complaining of an earache. 5 hours later we had antibiotic for her first ear infection in 10 months and she was all better. J woke up disappointed that Grandma and Grandpa weren't there and so Russ dropped her off on the way to the doctor and she got to spend the day (and night) with them. C got to have a day playing at home without any errands, school drop-offs, etc. Everyone was good. We all got GREAT sleep that night and were ready to go on Sunday.
We decided we might as well have a "different" kind of fun and spent Sunday afternoon at the church Ice Cream Social. We brought Mickey with us so Grandma and Poppy could take the big boys to the Rams game.
First Time Ever On Horses!!!! E wasn't so sure but she was the first one to ride (She's tells us she's "very brave" J hopped on like it was no big deal :)
Relay Races!!
Ice Cream!!
Pig Races!!
And Finally....WHEN IS IT MY TURN?!?!?!?!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Out with a Bang!
Well...I guess it's official. Summer is over. We enjoyed our Labor Day weekend so much. Uncle Johnny came in from Washington DC - it's the first time he has met C and almost a year and a half since he has seen J and E so it was great to catch up. We spent Saturday with the zoo with some friends from Ohio. It was absolutely GORGEOUS (unfortunately, the rest of STL thought it was a great day for the zoo also!!)
Sunday we headed down to Grandma and Poppy's and spent the day with the whole Cottle clan. It was great to spend time with the whole family and I know Russ' parents were really enjoying having everyone together. We brought Cobb with us and he was, as usual, in heaven. We didn't head down to the lake right away and he was as patient as he could be, but when he saw Jimmy head that direction on his bike....well, he was gone! We found him splashing around having the time of his life :) The girls got one last lake swim in this year. I'm sure next year C will be joining in on the fun.
Monday we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's for some more BBQ fun. It was another gorgeous day and we spent as much time outside as possible. We brought Great Grandpa with us and it was great for him to be able to enjoy everyone's company, the outdoors and the kids playing.
Everyone has slept VERY WELL this weekend. I don't blame them...we have worn everyone (including ourselves) out!!!
Sunday we headed down to Grandma and Poppy's and spent the day with the whole Cottle clan. It was great to spend time with the whole family and I know Russ' parents were really enjoying having everyone together. We brought Cobb with us and he was, as usual, in heaven. We didn't head down to the lake right away and he was as patient as he could be, but when he saw Jimmy head that direction on his bike....well, he was gone! We found him splashing around having the time of his life :) The girls got one last lake swim in this year. I'm sure next year C will be joining in on the fun.
Monday we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's for some more BBQ fun. It was another gorgeous day and we spent as much time outside as possible. We brought Great Grandpa with us and it was great for him to be able to enjoy everyone's company, the outdoors and the kids playing.
Everyone has slept VERY WELL this weekend. I don't blame them...we have worn everyone (including ourselves) out!!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Three...
My 2nd baby girl turned 3 last week. It is so hard for me to imagine her becoming more of a "kid" than a "toddler"...but she's running towards that direction so I best hurry and keep up with her :)
My Elle Belle was born August 19th, two days after her due date, in which I basically forced this baby to be born. On a Sunday morning I decided she was cooked and we were going to meet this little peanut. We went to the hospital where my L&D nurse took one look at me and said, "wow!! you're huge!" I am not kidding. Is that what any 9-month pregnant woman wants to hear??? My E was born 8 hours later weighing in at a whopping 10 lbs. even. A healthy little girl :)
We brought this baby girl home and we had a one and a half year old and a newborn baby and I didn't know how I was going to do it...what I found out was that God blessed us with one of the easiest newborns I've known. I kid you not when I say this sweet baby slept the first 4 months of her life. And when she wasn't sleeping she was happy! She was a good sleeper, good eater, she was my prayers answered. We cruised through the next year as the girls grew and flourished...and then my sweet E developed her very own personality :)
Today there are parts of this little girl that completely surprise me and there are parts of her that are me reincarnated. She has the sweetest, most pure voice and is quite the talker. She is truly easy to please. She is so grateful for the smallest prize, treat, kiss, you name it. For her birthday she wanted a cookie cake with pink and sprinkles. So I ordered a cookie cake with pink and sprinkles. We go to pick it up and the baker opens the box to show her. E sees her cookie cake with pink and sprinkles, looks up at the baker and with all sincerity says, "Oh Thank You...It's just perfect"...and my heart melts. She asks if someday she can ride a horse and I say, "We can do that someday" and she says "Oh Thank you Mommy, Thank you!!" Not when, how, why not now...just thank you.
And then there's the little bit of stinker in her that makes her E. Getting in trouble doesn't bother her. Her older sister gets in trouble and immediately starts crying and the 'I'm sorries"...little E gets in trouble and looks at you like "bring it...what's the worst you can do"...she plays independently for hours and hours and can get caught up in her pretend world. There are days when I'm not allowed to call her by her name because she is "MOM" She is STUBBORN. She is determined to be one of the big kids. I like to think that as she grows up she will be immune to peer pressure and will think for herself. She will want something and nothing will be able to stop her. She will be a go-getter :)
And just to remember that she's 3....she's scared of bugs in the car and will cover her eyes and scream until you stop the car and get rid of it - doesn't matter if it's on the inside or outside of the car....she's scared of car washes...she's past being scared of big dogs but little dogs, well, don't even think about it...one of her favorite sayings "good save mom, good save"....she is my early riser and will stand next to the bed staring until you can feel someone watching you (it's her)....she is fantastic at driving a Power Wheels car - turning, reversing, 3-point turns, you name it....she will never forget the time I fell in a pothole while holding her - I swear this little girl watches where I step better than I do...she loves her sisters and so far enjoys being stuck in the middle :)
She is my Elle Belle.
I love you sweet girl and can not wait to see how you grow this coming year!!! (P.S. I am hoping you grow out of your fear of bugs and car washes :)) XOXOXO
My Elle Belle was born August 19th, two days after her due date, in which I basically forced this baby to be born. On a Sunday morning I decided she was cooked and we were going to meet this little peanut. We went to the hospital where my L&D nurse took one look at me and said, "wow!! you're huge!" I am not kidding. Is that what any 9-month pregnant woman wants to hear??? My E was born 8 hours later weighing in at a whopping 10 lbs. even. A healthy little girl :)
We brought this baby girl home and we had a one and a half year old and a newborn baby and I didn't know how I was going to do it...what I found out was that God blessed us with one of the easiest newborns I've known. I kid you not when I say this sweet baby slept the first 4 months of her life. And when she wasn't sleeping she was happy! She was a good sleeper, good eater, she was my prayers answered. We cruised through the next year as the girls grew and flourished...and then my sweet E developed her very own personality :)
Today there are parts of this little girl that completely surprise me and there are parts of her that are me reincarnated. She has the sweetest, most pure voice and is quite the talker. She is truly easy to please. She is so grateful for the smallest prize, treat, kiss, you name it. For her birthday she wanted a cookie cake with pink and sprinkles. So I ordered a cookie cake with pink and sprinkles. We go to pick it up and the baker opens the box to show her. E sees her cookie cake with pink and sprinkles, looks up at the baker and with all sincerity says, "Oh Thank You...It's just perfect"...and my heart melts. She asks if someday she can ride a horse and I say, "We can do that someday" and she says "Oh Thank you Mommy, Thank you!!" Not when, how, why not now...just thank you.
And then there's the little bit of stinker in her that makes her E. Getting in trouble doesn't bother her. Her older sister gets in trouble and immediately starts crying and the 'I'm sorries"...little E gets in trouble and looks at you like "bring it...what's the worst you can do"...she plays independently for hours and hours and can get caught up in her pretend world. There are days when I'm not allowed to call her by her name because she is "MOM" She is STUBBORN. She is determined to be one of the big kids. I like to think that as she grows up she will be immune to peer pressure and will think for herself. She will want something and nothing will be able to stop her. She will be a go-getter :)
And just to remember that she's 3....she's scared of bugs in the car and will cover her eyes and scream until you stop the car and get rid of it - doesn't matter if it's on the inside or outside of the car....she's scared of car washes...she's past being scared of big dogs but little dogs, well, don't even think about it...one of her favorite sayings "good save mom, good save"....she is my early riser and will stand next to the bed staring until you can feel someone watching you (it's her)....she is fantastic at driving a Power Wheels car - turning, reversing, 3-point turns, you name it....she will never forget the time I fell in a pothole while holding her - I swear this little girl watches where I step better than I do...she loves her sisters and so far enjoys being stuck in the middle :)
She is my Elle Belle.
I love you sweet girl and can not wait to see how you grow this coming year!!! (P.S. I am hoping you grow out of your fear of bugs and car washes :)) XOXOXO
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Happy Birthday Elle Belle
More to write later, but today is my E's birthday...my sweet Elle Belle turned 3 today and I don't have one picture to capture the day. Full of Krispy Kreme, the park, the carousel, swimming, McDonald's, and a dollhouse she absolutely fell in love with...the camera battery is completely dead and guess who can't find the charger?!?! I love you sweetheart and this is in no way a result of you being the middle child!!!!!!!
Second Year of Preschool
J started her second year of preschool this week. WOW. What a difference from last year. There's still a little hesitation over meeting new kids and being in unfamiliar situations, but she is a year older and a year wiser :)....J bopped on into class this year and seemed to have a great day. I am hoping for a fantastic year!!! We are going 3 days a week and I can already tell a routine is going to take a little getting used to....
Yes...someday my children will ask me WHY did you post these pictures...and I will answer honestly..."because you did not cooperate and let me take the picture I wanted"...I have determined it is be impossible to get a decent picture of a 4, 3 and almost 1 year old for quite a while. Bear with me.
Here's a peek into our every day
And Yes!!!! these were all pics taken in the last month (that would be August)...can you tell we don't dress for the weather :)
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