We are in the process of turning Meg's room into a "big girl room". She has new furniture arriving on Tuesday and today the room is being painted pink - mostly "bright hot pink" as Megan requested.
We were almost finished clearing out her room ealier today as I took a print off the wall. I had chosen it when we were 1st pregnant with Megan and it has always meant a lot to me. It became the theme for her room and I even bought a comforter set that was of the same theme.
Today, I realized that it's baby colors andt heme no longer go with her more grown up room.
Megan asked me to read the words of the print to her. As I did, tears ran down my face, remembering the miracle that our Megan is (well that both of our girls are) and how long we waited for her and all the dreams I still have for her. I love that over 6 yrs later it still means a lot to me. Now to find a special place to keep it!
Here's what it says-
Little One
It is the morning of your life
and all your dreams are just begining.
May you touch fireflies and stars,
dance with fairies, and talk to the man
in the moon. May you grow up with love
and gracious hearts and people who care.
Welcome to the world, little one,
it's been waiting for you.
-Flavia
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Birthday Party Fun!!
Last weekend we celebrated Meg's 6th birthday. I can't believe she is 6!
Saturday we did an adult party and it was quiet and calm and enjoyable.
Sunday we did her kid party, it was not quiet and not calm, but it was fun! We did the party at Pump It Up, an inflatable jumpy thingy place. Even though about half of the invited guests were sick and not able to come we had a BALL!
The kids ran and played, many of the adults did the same.
Nana even jumped and slid down the slides and laughed. It was so good to see her smile.
The staff took care of pretty much everything- I just had to bring the cake and drinks. They set up the room, monitored the kids and kept things moving, cut and gave out the cake, wrote down the list of gifts, cleaned up. That was nice to be able to enjoy and not be stressed! So worth the $$!
Megan had a really good time and that is what is most important!
Check out the pictures of the kid party here- Shutterfly
Saturday we did an adult party and it was quiet and calm and enjoyable.
Sunday we did her kid party, it was not quiet and not calm, but it was fun! We did the party at Pump It Up, an inflatable jumpy thingy place. Even though about half of the invited guests were sick and not able to come we had a BALL!
The kids ran and played, many of the adults did the same.
Nana even jumped and slid down the slides and laughed. It was so good to see her smile.
The staff took care of pretty much everything- I just had to bring the cake and drinks. They set up the room, monitored the kids and kept things moving, cut and gave out the cake, wrote down the list of gifts, cleaned up. That was nice to be able to enjoy and not be stressed! So worth the $$!
Megan had a really good time and that is what is most important!
Check out the pictures of the kid party here- Shutterfly
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Now she remembers what I said
A little while back we were in the drive thru at McDonalds. Megan said "too bad Kellie is with us or we could go in". Kevin said "What" Megan replied "They don't allow babies in McDonalds." Kevin had this bewildered look on his face.
I was trying to sink down in my seat because I remembered where she got that.
Kellie was really little and Megan wanted to eat in McD's. I didn't want to drag Kel inside. It had been a long day and I was too tired to explain it to Meg so I told a lie- that McD's doesn't allow babies in the restaurant. That was well over a year ago and she remembered it.
I had to apologize to her for not telling the truth and say how wrong I was. And I had endure one of those looks from Kevin that says "I can't believe you did that!"
They remember the stuff you wish they wouldn't...
I was trying to sink down in my seat because I remembered where she got that.
Kellie was really little and Megan wanted to eat in McD's. I didn't want to drag Kel inside. It had been a long day and I was too tired to explain it to Meg so I told a lie- that McD's doesn't allow babies in the restaurant. That was well over a year ago and she remembered it.
I had to apologize to her for not telling the truth and say how wrong I was. And I had endure one of those looks from Kevin that says "I can't believe you did that!"
They remember the stuff you wish they wouldn't...
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Things change...
Kevin offered to take me to a nice restaurant for Valentines dinner. I didn't really want to go out nor spend that kind of money on food, nor did we have a babysitter.
Pizza Hut sent out an email with a "sweetheart of a deal" and I suggested that we get pizza. It was a nice family day, no big deal, which is how I like it.
As we were eating our pizza I started to laugh. Things had really changed...
16 years ago on Valentines Day I told Kevin that I wanted to go somewhere nice for dinner or lunch, someplace at least a little fancy. It was a Sunday and we were dressed for church so it would be easy to just go from there. Kevin's friend Brian's girlfriend had told Brian the same thing.
Well, some unattached folks from our Sunday School class decided to go to Pizza Hut. Brian and Kevin decided we would go too. So much for a fancy lunch! I was MAD and let Kevin know about it. So much for those childhood dreams I had of what valentines day would be like once I had a steady boyfriend!
In spite of that Kevin still asked me to marry him that day and I accepted.
I'm getting old and settled, and that's ok! I liked our quiet Valentines day with the girls (after a visit to meet Indi, the new furry valentine in our family). But some days the changes the years have brought are amazing!
Pizza Hut sent out an email with a "sweetheart of a deal" and I suggested that we get pizza. It was a nice family day, no big deal, which is how I like it.
As we were eating our pizza I started to laugh. Things had really changed...
16 years ago on Valentines Day I told Kevin that I wanted to go somewhere nice for dinner or lunch, someplace at least a little fancy. It was a Sunday and we were dressed for church so it would be easy to just go from there. Kevin's friend Brian's girlfriend had told Brian the same thing.
Well, some unattached folks from our Sunday School class decided to go to Pizza Hut. Brian and Kevin decided we would go too. So much for a fancy lunch! I was MAD and let Kevin know about it. So much for those childhood dreams I had of what valentines day would be like once I had a steady boyfriend!
In spite of that Kevin still asked me to marry him that day and I accepted.
I'm getting old and settled, and that's ok! I liked our quiet Valentines day with the girls (after a visit to meet Indi, the new furry valentine in our family). But some days the changes the years have brought are amazing!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
A Sussex wins Best in Show at Westminster!!!
Stump, a 10 yr old Sussex Spaniel, won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club show last night. 1st time for a Sussex, plus he's the oldest winner in history! Go Stump!
Our Emmett is a Sussex Spaniel. I'm pretty sure we met Stump at a Sussex get together many years ago. Little did we know we were in the presence of greatness!
I'm so excited about what this best in show win can do for this wonderful beautiful breed.
They aren't a very common dog in the US and are hard to come by. We fell in love with the beautiful face and eyes, the gorgeous liver colored coat, and the sorta lumbering way these long bodied but short legged dogs walk.
Our Emmett is a Sussex Spaniel. I'm pretty sure we met Stump at a Sussex get together many years ago. Little did we know we were in the presence of greatness!
I'm so excited about what this best in show win can do for this wonderful beautiful breed.
They aren't a very common dog in the US and are hard to come by. We fell in love with the beautiful face and eyes, the gorgeous liver colored coat, and the sorta lumbering way these long bodied but short legged dogs walk.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A new family member coming
No, no one is pregnant or adopting a child (at least not that I know of!)
Angie and family are getting a puppy and I am so excited. You would think it was my puppy! I've been looking at puppy stuff, giving my "sage" dog owner advice, and suggesting crazy names like Skittles and Pumpernickel.
Things in our family, mainly with my dad, have been really rough the last 2 months and we haven't had much to look forward to.
But I, like others in the family, am looking forward to a new furry addition to the family! I can't wait to bury my face in the puppy's fur and smell that puppy breath.
I even told Angie that I'd let the dog cut my nose with it's sharp teeth and then almost pass out since that is what happened with her and Winston when he was a pup!
Anyway, I am so excited! They go tomorrow to see the puppies and choose the one they want! And maybe they will have the puppy by Valentines day!
Yeah, I'm crazy I know!
Angie and family are getting a puppy and I am so excited. You would think it was my puppy! I've been looking at puppy stuff, giving my "sage" dog owner advice, and suggesting crazy names like Skittles and Pumpernickel.
Things in our family, mainly with my dad, have been really rough the last 2 months and we haven't had much to look forward to.
But I, like others in the family, am looking forward to a new furry addition to the family! I can't wait to bury my face in the puppy's fur and smell that puppy breath.
I even told Angie that I'd let the dog cut my nose with it's sharp teeth and then almost pass out since that is what happened with her and Winston when he was a pup!
Anyway, I am so excited! They go tomorrow to see the puppies and choose the one they want! And maybe they will have the puppy by Valentines day!
Yeah, I'm crazy I know!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Checkup, cup winner, and a chuckle
Kellie had her 18 month checkup yesterday. She weighs 20 pounds 4 ounces and is almost on the growth chart weight wise!! We can turn her carseat forward facing now (but I think we'll leave it backwards until she gets too tall for the seat in that position). She is average height for her age.
The Dr isn't concerned about her lack of speech (I'm not concerned either) especially since she is a pretty good charades player, we know she understands and communicates. Megan didn't talk until late either, and many of you all know she talks a lot now.
Megan is "the Nextel Cup Winner of the Week" at school. They have a race car theme in Kindergarten this year and when a child has worked extra hard and been extra kind they get to be the winner of the week and get a trophy and special privileges that week. Megan has been upset that it has taken her so long to get to be the winner "I try my hardest, Mommy. I work hard and am nice, but I never get the trophy." Poor kid-stressing out already about stuff like that.
Anyway, she was extra excited when she got her trophy on Tuesday (hmm the last 2 days there hasn't been any "I don't want to go to school. Pleeeaaasseee let me stay home" wonder if there's a connection??).
Yesterday, she got to take in 3 things to share with the class.
One thing she took in her talking toy Macaw, Squawkers. Her teacher said Meg was showing the class the things the bird does when you talk to it or push the buttons on the remote (like dance and repeat what you say). Megan said "the boys will like this", pushed the "B" button and Squawkers let out a loud BUUURRRRPPPP and then said "excuse me". The teacher said the whole class laughed and she was still chuckling as she told me about it after school. That funny girl of mine! I think she has a little of her Aunt Danielle in there!
The Dr isn't concerned about her lack of speech (I'm not concerned either) especially since she is a pretty good charades player, we know she understands and communicates. Megan didn't talk until late either, and many of you all know she talks a lot now.
Megan is "the Nextel Cup Winner of the Week" at school. They have a race car theme in Kindergarten this year and when a child has worked extra hard and been extra kind they get to be the winner of the week and get a trophy and special privileges that week. Megan has been upset that it has taken her so long to get to be the winner "I try my hardest, Mommy. I work hard and am nice, but I never get the trophy." Poor kid-stressing out already about stuff like that.
Anyway, she was extra excited when she got her trophy on Tuesday (hmm the last 2 days there hasn't been any "I don't want to go to school. Pleeeaaasseee let me stay home" wonder if there's a connection??).
Yesterday, she got to take in 3 things to share with the class.
One thing she took in her talking toy Macaw, Squawkers. Her teacher said Meg was showing the class the things the bird does when you talk to it or push the buttons on the remote (like dance and repeat what you say). Megan said "the boys will like this", pushed the "B" button and Squawkers let out a loud BUUURRRRPPPP and then said "excuse me". The teacher said the whole class laughed and she was still chuckling as she told me about it after school. That funny girl of mine! I think she has a little of her Aunt Danielle in there!
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