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Evelyn's Third Birthday
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Day one
today went surprisingly well considering. Evelyn only asked for J 4 times but did well after I told her he went on an airplane and she seemed to take it pretty well. after school she asked if he was home and I reminded her that he was on an airplane and we had a decent night. she was still up later than I would like however it was still no later than 9 when she was asleep.
Day 2
This morning after a brief interruption at 5 and 530 both kids slept in until 730. which made for a hectic morning though it was nice to get Evelyn ready first and not worry about William running around doing things that Evelyn does not like such as climbing into her Thomas the train bed, while I'm doing things that she does not like like trying to get her dressed.
After work I got a grand dinner of grilled cheese ready and then Grandma came over. I got William to bed then ran our for my errands. I took a trip to Kohls and spent more money than i intended. I should have gotten some of it when we got the vacuum but I wasn't thinking the stuff would be that expensive. Oh well the kids have snow outfits and dress clothing for Santa. I can't wait to dress them up - I hope Evelyn lets me!
After work I got a grand dinner of grilled cheese ready and then Grandma came over. I got William to bed then ran our for my errands. I took a trip to Kohls and spent more money than i intended. I should have gotten some of it when we got the vacuum but I wasn't thinking the stuff would be that expensive. Oh well the kids have snow outfits and dress clothing for Santa. I can't wait to dress them up - I hope Evelyn lets me!
a fall
Today started out quite well we had a great breakfast of scrambled eggs and had a fairly clean kitchen when I was done. then got the laundry done while playing, the morning flew by and before I knew it Mom was calling to come get Evelyn for the dance party at the library. I managed to get her dressed though she said she didn't want to go dance. and she went off with grandma with out a problem (I was a little worried that she would refuse to go or fuss given her behavior.) William and I played for a little while and I tried to wear him out. at 10 I put him down for his nap. he didn't cry to much before falling asleep and I managed to get some cleaning done.
Our bathrooms really needed a scrub! William woke up a bit late but we were not doing too badly then I ended up at the wrong park and had to ask my dad for directions. after fielding the questions of where our GPS is (I told him it was home though It may be in Hawaii with Jason.) got me to the proper park and an awesome park ranger got me to the right shelter. William was a tad hungry and ate pretty much the whole party with some playing thrown in for good measure. One of his school friends that always comes up to me for a smile and a hug walked over with a piece of pizza his mom had given him and proceeded to put it on my knee. his mom was horrified though I thought it was hilarious and sweet of him to share. :) after a while William discovered the open door and I spent the rest of the party chasing William outside. Poor Petra was going down hill despite a long morning nap so William and I left hoping the birthday girl got her next nap soon!
I was going to run some errands but I had left my wallet at home (Grrr) and after getting home and talking to mom and dad I decided to just stay home and play with William, I don't often get one on one time with the little man. It was so nice that we decided to go for a walk and a swim in the huge leaf pile. as we got back to the circle grandpa pulled up with Evelyn. perfect timing.
We all come inside and watch a few elmo songs, and play around for a little while until it is time to start dinner. Things are going well and Evelyn and William are playing well together when they run around the downstairs as it is their favorite activity unfortunately William's second favorite activity is climbing the stairs. when Evelyn came around and i didn't hear or see william I asked if william was on the stairs and headed over to see. Unfotunitly I got there just a bit to slow and was just in time to watch william fall off of the second stair and hit the floor forehead first. thankfully he cried right away and was fairly easily consoled. So I decided to put William in the playroom while i quickly finished the broccoli when Evelyn who hates to have the gate up pulled at it and It came of hurting her foot. I put william in his high chair where he should have been the whole time (and where he usually is while I cook). he had a small bump and two red marks but was otherwise fine.
I was shaken and pretty mad at myself here is hoping that tomorrow goes better than today.
Our bathrooms really needed a scrub! William woke up a bit late but we were not doing too badly then I ended up at the wrong park and had to ask my dad for directions. after fielding the questions of where our GPS is (I told him it was home though It may be in Hawaii with Jason.) got me to the proper park and an awesome park ranger got me to the right shelter. William was a tad hungry and ate pretty much the whole party with some playing thrown in for good measure. One of his school friends that always comes up to me for a smile and a hug walked over with a piece of pizza his mom had given him and proceeded to put it on my knee. his mom was horrified though I thought it was hilarious and sweet of him to share. :) after a while William discovered the open door and I spent the rest of the party chasing William outside. Poor Petra was going down hill despite a long morning nap so William and I left hoping the birthday girl got her next nap soon!
I was going to run some errands but I had left my wallet at home (Grrr) and after getting home and talking to mom and dad I decided to just stay home and play with William, I don't often get one on one time with the little man. It was so nice that we decided to go for a walk and a swim in the huge leaf pile. as we got back to the circle grandpa pulled up with Evelyn. perfect timing.
We all come inside and watch a few elmo songs, and play around for a little while until it is time to start dinner. Things are going well and Evelyn and William are playing well together when they run around the downstairs as it is their favorite activity unfortunately William's second favorite activity is climbing the stairs. when Evelyn came around and i didn't hear or see william I asked if william was on the stairs and headed over to see. Unfotunitly I got there just a bit to slow and was just in time to watch william fall off of the second stair and hit the floor forehead first. thankfully he cried right away and was fairly easily consoled. So I decided to put William in the playroom while i quickly finished the broccoli when Evelyn who hates to have the gate up pulled at it and It came of hurting her foot. I put william in his high chair where he should have been the whole time (and where he usually is while I cook). he had a small bump and two red marks but was otherwise fine.
I was shaken and pretty mad at myself here is hoping that tomorrow goes better than today.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Day three
Well today just sucked. William got me up at 5:30 - I thought i woul let him cry it out but then Evelyn got up. the sweet heart went into William 's room which calmed him down for a few minutes. After he started to cry again I went to his room which is when I discovered Evelyn in William's rocking chair. So we got up and dressed which was easier for william than evelyn. she will no longer wear jeans and has to pick out her own clothing. so after a little bit of a fit she picked out a dress to wear! She never does that. of course I still put her in sneakers, she still looked cute.
at work I was just in a bad mood which I could not shake. The evening went no better. Evelyn was upset that I put her borther in the car seat first, which is routine, and started crying then again when I wouldn't let her buckle the bottom buckles of her care seat. she cried most of the way home and because she was crying william cried too. they were both very fussy - all night. After dinner she wanted me to carry her upstairs which I did then when I locked the gate to get her brother she starte sobbing. she was very upset that she could not go back down stairs. and this got William going again as he was tired.. I finally got him in bed and her calmed down. The one on one time helped her mood tremendously but then she got hyper I couldn't seem to win. she did try on her Christmas dress which is adorable. I am thinking of getting a bigger size but am not sure I should have gotten two and returned the off size. She didn't wear it long before she said it didn't fit - sigh I hope she wears it long enough to get a picture with santa... and that she lets us take her picture with him though I think I will bring a bribe.
I did a little cleaning in the kitchen but decided it was bed time tomorrow is an early morning.
at work I was just in a bad mood which I could not shake. The evening went no better. Evelyn was upset that I put her borther in the car seat first, which is routine, and started crying then again when I wouldn't let her buckle the bottom buckles of her care seat. she cried most of the way home and because she was crying william cried too. they were both very fussy - all night. After dinner she wanted me to carry her upstairs which I did then when I locked the gate to get her brother she starte sobbing. she was very upset that she could not go back down stairs. and this got William going again as he was tired.. I finally got him in bed and her calmed down. The one on one time helped her mood tremendously but then she got hyper I couldn't seem to win. she did try on her Christmas dress which is adorable. I am thinking of getting a bigger size but am not sure I should have gotten two and returned the off size. She didn't wear it long before she said it didn't fit - sigh I hope she wears it long enough to get a picture with santa... and that she lets us take her picture with him though I think I will bring a bribe.
I did a little cleaning in the kitchen but decided it was bed time tomorrow is an early morning.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
More giveaways...
http://www.gograhamgo.com/2011/10/leapfrog-leappad-explorer-tablet-review.html
So Go graham go has tons of great giveaways I am entered to win the tag reading system, the leap pad tablet and Beethoven movies.
http://www.gograhamgo.com/2011/11/beethovens-christmas-adventure-3-off.html
fingers crossed!
So Go graham go has tons of great giveaways I am entered to win the tag reading system, the leap pad tablet and Beethoven movies.
http://www.gograhamgo.com/2011/11/beethovens-christmas-adventure-3-off.html
fingers crossed!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Giveaway
ok I don't always do these but with Christmas around the corner this would be nice to win. Especially since Evelyn loves reading and planets. The giveaway is the leapfrog tag system with the solar system package.
Blog about this giveaway and link to www.leapfrog.com and www.gograhamgo.com and leave the link to your post in the comment.
the giveaway is here: http://www.gograhamgo.com/2011/11/tag-reader-and-solar-system-adventure.html Please don't enter because I want to win ;)
Blog about this giveaway and link to www.leapfrog.com and www.gograhamgo.com and leave the link to your post in the comment.
the giveaway is here: http://www.gograhamgo.com/2011/11/tag-reader-and-solar-system-adventure.html Please don't enter because I want to win ;)
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