Ok, so Phil and I have this on going joke of me growing up in the country. A little extreme since I did come from Hudsonville and vacationed in a "SHACK" all summer, but hey, a joke is a joke. Let me start out this story by telling you I love my house. I really do. We have great neighbors and a private lot in the woods with an excellent view of God's creations on all sides. It is peaceful and serene here...until Friday!
Friday night I took Averie down to bed. She was so tired she was head bobbing on the couch from playing outside all day. For those of you who have not been to our house, Averie's room is in the basement. She has a big E-grass window in there. We have yet to put window treatments up yet since we just re did her room and the blinds that were in there were hideous. ( I am sure you "country folk" already know where this is going. ) As I was tucking her in and saying our prayer I heard a rustling.... I turned around ( I was standing with my back to the window, which is probably eye level for me.) to see two beaty eyes and teeth looking at me!!!! What the heck!!!! (Did God seriously make this creature...) Without screaming I quick picked Averie up and reminded her we needed to go potty and brush our teeth since she was awake. I raced upstairs and calmly told Phil to take care of the problem quickly. Phil, already in pajama pants and sweatshirt, proceeds outside with a flashlight, my garden hoe, and a flashlight with the dog not far behind. Averie and I head to the bathroom to take care of our business. Meanwhile I am hearing more and more ruckus outside the house so I am trying to talk louder and louder to cover up the horrific sounds. At this point the sounds are making me very nervous for my husband, the dog, and honestly my garden hoe. I just got that thing. Without going into a lot of detail on the ending of this muskrats life I will tell you that I will never look at that Hoe the same but my husband came in laughing and the dog survived a "cartoon like" rumble in the tiny e -grass window. I thank GOD that window did not break. OOh the thought.
Now many of you may ask what I expect living in the middle of nature...This was not it my friends. This was definatly not even a thought on my part.
...they are precious in His sight.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Can it Be True?
Hudson, my baby, you are one today!!!! My how time has flown!
As of today...
Your favorite foods, although very few to choose from, (you are a very picky eater) are Nutrigrain bars, pineapple, marshmallows and chicken nuggets.
You are down to two bottles a day but these two you are VERY adamant about.
You have developed a great knack for temper tantrums and practice once a day.
You are a smart little boy who has already learned how to open the cupboards just right to work the childproof locks and figured out how to open the safety gate at the top of the stairs.
Your favorite toys are a singing piggy bank, Elmo phone, and your riding truck that you repeatedly push into the walls! (and Averie's dollhouse which Daddy hopes we don't mention) OH yeah, and Mommy's pots and pans!
You are walking more and more each day although you prefer to crawl when you are in a hurry. (this is ninety percent of the time)
You have no actual words yet, although you mimic many different sounds.
You love to play on the floor with your Daddy and are starting to interact with your sister in playing games. Whether she wants to play or not!
You are 24 pounds of love and are hitting the 75th percentile on all charts!!! What a big boy
You are wearing 12- 18 month pants and 18-24 month shirts.
Although I am not sure how it started your nick name in the house is "Bubby"
You are so very precious and we love you so very much! You are full of mischief and smiles. You have a contagious little giggle that brightens even my most challenging days.
Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!! May God bless you with so many more.
As of today...
Your favorite foods, although very few to choose from, (you are a very picky eater) are Nutrigrain bars, pineapple, marshmallows and chicken nuggets.
You are down to two bottles a day but these two you are VERY adamant about.
You have developed a great knack for temper tantrums and practice once a day.
You are a smart little boy who has already learned how to open the cupboards just right to work the childproof locks and figured out how to open the safety gate at the top of the stairs.
Your favorite toys are a singing piggy bank, Elmo phone, and your riding truck that you repeatedly push into the walls! (and Averie's dollhouse which Daddy hopes we don't mention) OH yeah, and Mommy's pots and pans!
You are walking more and more each day although you prefer to crawl when you are in a hurry. (this is ninety percent of the time)
You have no actual words yet, although you mimic many different sounds.
You love to play on the floor with your Daddy and are starting to interact with your sister in playing games. Whether she wants to play or not!
You are 24 pounds of love and are hitting the 75th percentile on all charts!!! What a big boy
You are wearing 12- 18 month pants and 18-24 month shirts.
Although I am not sure how it started your nick name in the house is "Bubby"
You are so very precious and we love you so very much! You are full of mischief and smiles. You have a contagious little giggle that brightens even my most challenging days.
Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!! May God bless you with so many more.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Princesses & A Handsome Little Fella!!!
Last Friday I took Averie to see the Princess on Ice show. We made it a girls night with my mom, sister, sister in law, and two nieces. It was so much fun to see their faces and watch the princesses come to life! Averie's eyes were as big as saucers the whole night. What a great Night!!!!!
On another note my handsome little gut got his first haircut!!!! ( Ok it was almost two weeks ago but I have been pretty busy lately!) He did so good, he went with Daddy and they made it a guys night. I sent Phil with the camera with strict instructions to take a few pictures for a great memory. He did well. He even came home with a little bag of hair (thanks Katie!). So grown up now!
This is a picture that was too cute to be left out. What a great one to end a blog post with!
On another note my handsome little gut got his first haircut!!!! ( Ok it was almost two weeks ago but I have been pretty busy lately!) He did so good, he went with Daddy and they made it a guys night. I sent Phil with the camera with strict instructions to take a few pictures for a great memory. He did well. He even came home with a little bag of hair (thanks Katie!). So grown up now!
This is a picture that was too cute to be left out. What a great one to end a blog post with!
Monday, March 7, 2011
GOOD friends, EXCELLENT memories, HARD work!!!
Half of my week is spent with these four. Poor Hudson is the only boy but have no fear he holds his own!!! It is a lot of work and my house can be trashed but it is so worth it. Meg and Averie have become so close and play like sisters.
Averie and Meg decided to load the stairway with pillows and jump from the landing. It was all good until I heard a thud!! Then I made them put the pillows back. We are still working on the picking up so that took some time!!!
Hudson and Molly discovered the rocking chair and now are learning to take turns... (Check out the drool on Hudson's shirt! We are teething!!)
..and they are learning to share!!!
Averie and Meg decided to load the stairway with pillows and jump from the landing. It was all good until I heard a thud!! Then I made them put the pillows back. We are still working on the picking up so that took some time!!!
Hudson and Molly discovered the rocking chair and now are learning to take turns... (Check out the drool on Hudson's shirt! We are teething!!)
..and they are learning to share!!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Top 20 Conclusions of February...
1. Mommies with a clean house are my heroes! I try so hard to keep the house picked up and feel as if I am constantly picking up the same things all day long. Then when it is finally picked up I am reminded of how it could use a little TLC and Comet in the bathroom UGHHH!!
2. Averie will NOT be going to pre school next year. This was one hard conclusion to come too but we have decided to wait and give her another year of dance. (Her birthday is in August)
3. Hudson IS going to turn 1 this month whether I turn the calendar over or not. I think I am in some sort of denial that it has been a year already. How can that be?
4. Diet Coke and I are meant to be together. Period. Giving it up doesn't do anybody any favors!
5. I am allergic to my body wash. This may sound like a crazy one but this has seriously stumped me. I have continued to break out in hives and went through EVERYTHING to find out what it was. This was the last thing to dawn on me.
6. Unlike myself, Averie will be an over achiever. She is like a sponge lately, absorbing all knowledge (and conversations...yikes!)
7. Charlie Sheen is deeply troubled and needs to find God! (Wow!)
8. Good friends are not the people you talk to everyday but the people you can be yourself with and talk for hours when you get the chance!
9. Valentines day is not a great day in this house.
10. I have no time to learn to sew right now. I borrowed my sister in law's sewing machine in order to try and self teach. I have had it out twice since November. I just have no time. I think about it all the time but it is just going to have to wait. By the time I make progress my children need something, the laundry gets backed up, or dinner doesn't get put in the oven in time!
11. No matter what load of laundry I choose to do that day I am always needing something from the other load.
12. Staying on the laundry theme, I am not good at putting them away. I have 5 baskets and they are ALWAYS FULL!
13. Gain makes a great dish soap
14. No matter what mood I am in Hudson's belly laugh make can make me smile.
16. Chaos is a part of life right now and I am embracing it instead of fighting it now
17. The TV has an off button! I am trying to not let myself get lost in Tv so much. It is amazing what can get done when it is off.
18. I can make a chocolate cake from scratch that even I will eat!!! ( I am not a huge chocolate fan)
19. G0d really does listen to my prayers and answers them in his own way and time! So many of my concerns have been lifted this month and I am forever greatful!
20. The christmas wreath is finally off my front door!
2. Averie will NOT be going to pre school next year. This was one hard conclusion to come too but we have decided to wait and give her another year of dance. (Her birthday is in August)
3. Hudson IS going to turn 1 this month whether I turn the calendar over or not. I think I am in some sort of denial that it has been a year already. How can that be?
4. Diet Coke and I are meant to be together. Period. Giving it up doesn't do anybody any favors!
5. I am allergic to my body wash. This may sound like a crazy one but this has seriously stumped me. I have continued to break out in hives and went through EVERYTHING to find out what it was. This was the last thing to dawn on me.
6. Unlike myself, Averie will be an over achiever. She is like a sponge lately, absorbing all knowledge (and conversations...yikes!)
7. Charlie Sheen is deeply troubled and needs to find God! (Wow!)
8. Good friends are not the people you talk to everyday but the people you can be yourself with and talk for hours when you get the chance!
9. Valentines day is not a great day in this house.
10. I have no time to learn to sew right now. I borrowed my sister in law's sewing machine in order to try and self teach. I have had it out twice since November. I just have no time. I think about it all the time but it is just going to have to wait. By the time I make progress my children need something, the laundry gets backed up, or dinner doesn't get put in the oven in time!
11. No matter what load of laundry I choose to do that day I am always needing something from the other load.
12. Staying on the laundry theme, I am not good at putting them away. I have 5 baskets and they are ALWAYS FULL!
13. Gain makes a great dish soap
14. No matter what mood I am in Hudson's belly laugh make can make me smile.
16. Chaos is a part of life right now and I am embracing it instead of fighting it now
17. The TV has an off button! I am trying to not let myself get lost in Tv so much. It is amazing what can get done when it is off.
18. I can make a chocolate cake from scratch that even I will eat!!! ( I am not a huge chocolate fan)
19. G0d really does listen to my prayers and answers them in his own way and time! So many of my concerns have been lifted this month and I am forever greatful!
20. The christmas wreath is finally off my front door!
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