Its about that time of the year. Where I start feeling blue because we've been stuck in the house for so long. We've lived in our pajama's the last two weeks, have been so lazy, and have done absolutely nothing. Its really quite sad. I need to get out of my funk. I am actually a homebody. I love being at home, but I start to feel a bit antsy at the end of winter. You might say that there are actually a lot of things to go out and do during the winter, but with three little one's, one being a baby, it doesn't excite me to pack them all up and even try going anywhere, unless its to someone else's house. So, we've been house bound pretty much all winter. Which is nice in that my kids don't get sick much during the cold season. But we are definitely ready for Spring to arrive. Now, I just need to start using this head of mine and think of some fun, creative things that we can do at home, until we can enjoy the beautiful, sunny weather. If that day ever comes...
What do you usually do to make it through the wintry days at home?
Monday, November 18, 2013
Perfect
Hayley has a cold. She's been pretty stuffy and congested at night which has made for some sleepless nights. Last night I was grateful it was Ryan's night to get up with her because I was exhausted. Of course it took me forever to fall asleep. Then at 2:30am McKenna came wondering into our room. I put her on the floor and got back in bed. Then Hayley started crying, so I nudged Ry to get up and he did. She wouldn't settle. He worked on it for an hour and a half, but no such luck. I didn't sleep the whole time he was trying. Finally I got up. I'm always so frustrated and mad in that instant that I have to get up...but once I'm up and start taking care of Hayley, those feeling usually go away. So, here comes the perfect part...
I started getting her a bottle, changed her diaper, put some rub on her chest, she wouldn't take her soother so I thought maybe her gums were bothering her and gave her some tylenol. We sat down and I gave her a bottle. She didn't drink much. She took her soother and there we sat. Hayley in her cozy, fleece sleeper all cuddled in my arms. I rocked her and hummed primary songs, and held her little hand in mine. She sat there content. Once in awhile she'd turn her little head and look up at me with her big eyes and I could just see it. She felt safe and happy there in her Mother's arms. Sitting with her in the peaceful early morning felt perfect. Then when I looked down and she had fallen asleep, it felt Heavenly. I knew she was asleep and settled but I held her for a few more minutes. I know these moments won't last much longer. And I will be grateful for the sleep, but I will sure miss these pure moments of perfection with my little baby girl.
I started getting her a bottle, changed her diaper, put some rub on her chest, she wouldn't take her soother so I thought maybe her gums were bothering her and gave her some tylenol. We sat down and I gave her a bottle. She didn't drink much. She took her soother and there we sat. Hayley in her cozy, fleece sleeper all cuddled in my arms. I rocked her and hummed primary songs, and held her little hand in mine. She sat there content. Once in awhile she'd turn her little head and look up at me with her big eyes and I could just see it. She felt safe and happy there in her Mother's arms. Sitting with her in the peaceful early morning felt perfect. Then when I looked down and she had fallen asleep, it felt Heavenly. I knew she was asleep and settled but I held her for a few more minutes. I know these moments won't last much longer. And I will be grateful for the sleep, but I will sure miss these pure moments of perfection with my little baby girl.
Hair
I'm not really that good at doing hair, especially my own. I love finding cute hairstyles to try on McKenna and I know with lots of practice, I might actually get good at it. I tried this hair style out the other day, and only had to start over once. I'm quite proud of it and think it looks so stinkin cute on McKenna! I wonder if I could pull it off again.
February Happenings
Besides all the birthdays this month, we also...
got to spend time with the girls I use to babysit. I started watching them when Nicolletta was 3, and Marcella was 7 months. Nic is now almost 16, and Mar is 13. They are awesome girls, and the kids love spending time with them. McKenna and I got to go see Nic play basketball too. It was so nice to see them.
Nate was star of the week this month. His class got to learn all about him and he got to bring show N tell on one of the days. He also had his Valentine's Party and came home with lots of nice Valentines and treats from his classmates.
Nate got to go sing Oh Canada at the Hurricanes game with his choir. Ryan, Ty, and I got tickets as well and we all watched the game together. The boys had fun, but especially loved getting the mini donuts and shaved ice.
Hayley turned 6 months, which warrants a post all of her own, but I'm not quite prepared for that so I'll save it for next month. I'm hoping Devon will take some shots of her before she's mobile. She is just getting so big!
got to spend time with the girls I use to babysit. I started watching them when Nicolletta was 3, and Marcella was 7 months. Nic is now almost 16, and Mar is 13. They are awesome girls, and the kids love spending time with them. McKenna and I got to go see Nic play basketball too. It was so nice to see them.
Nate was star of the week this month. His class got to learn all about him and he got to bring show N tell on one of the days. He also had his Valentine's Party and came home with lots of nice Valentines and treats from his classmates.
Nate got to go sing Oh Canada at the Hurricanes game with his choir. Ryan, Ty, and I got tickets as well and we all watched the game together. The boys had fun, but especially loved getting the mini donuts and shaved ice.
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| This is the best shot we could get of him from our seats. |
Hayley turned 6 months, which warrants a post all of her own, but I'm not quite prepared for that so I'll save it for next month. I'm hoping Devon will take some shots of her before she's mobile. She is just getting so big!
I taught McKenna's class in Primary for two weeks in a row. It was fun, and she has some really sweet kids in her class. I got a new calling...but haven't officially been called yet, so I'll fill you in when I can. I'm really excited about it!
For the first time since Hayley joined our family I had all the kids by myself over night. Ryan was in Calgary for work. Of course it was one of the worst nights too. McKenna usually falls asleep in our bed and then we move her back to her's when we go to bed. Since Ryan was gone, I just left her in bed with me. Well, at 3:00am she was tossing and turning and making tons of noise. Finally at 4:00am, I put her on our floor hoping that would help me get back to sleep. I drifted off, just to have Hayley wake up around 5:00am. I tried plugging her a couple of times, but no such a luck. I had to get up and feed her. McKenna woke up crying just as I was getting up with Hayley, so I moved her back into my bed and went down to feed Hayley. McKenna started crying again, so I went up to see if she wanted to sleep on the couch while I fed beanie. She said her leg was hurting and didn't want to come downstairs. I told her I had to feed Hayley and I'd be back up soon. She cried through most of the feeding. Finally by the end she had stopped and fell back asleep. Hayley went right back to sleep, and I crawled back into bed around 6:00am. Drifted off again, and then Ty was waking me up 45 minutes later, and that was that. Time to start the day. I'm so glad this doesn't happen very often. I'm like the most crabby person when I don't get a good night's sleep.
The Davis's came over for a playdate, we got to babysit our Olsen cousin's, Britt and the girls came and spent an afternoon with us, and Nate had a whole week off school so we spent lots of time together playing. I'm so glad my kids play so well together.
Four
On Sunday we had a little bday gathering for McKenna. My Dad and Penny came from Okotoks, and my brother Cody and sister Ginger came. We had Chili burgers, veggies and fruit, and brownie and ice cream for dessert. The kids had fun hunting for their treat bag fillers, and McKenna loved opening her pink DS from Grandpa and Penny (do you notice a theme here?). It was a great night! I can't believe my little girl is 4!
McKenna Ray
My little girl...
Is 4 years old!
She is such a sweetheart and so helpful with Hayley. She loves to play with her brothers and cousin's and loves all things princess. She loves being in dance and can't wait until she can start changing her earrings. She's got the cutest little face and loves to give hugs and cuddle with her Mommy and Daddy. We love you so much Kenna! Happy Birthday!
Heart Day
Ryan and I don't ever really do much for Valentine's day. It just depends on our moods, and whats going on in our lives whether we put effort into it or not. Besides his birthday is the day after so we usually smoosh the two things together and go out for dinner. The morning of Valentine's day...and I'm talking like 4:00am...Hayley just wasn't settling. I already had plugged her like 3 times and she just wasn't going back to sleep. I knew I would have to get up with her and feed her, and well, I was mad. I wanted to sleep.Selfish, I know, but I am grumpy when I don't get enough sleep. Anyways, while I was getting Hayley out of her bed I noticed this pink thing stuck to the wall above her bed, it was dark though so I just picked her up and headed downstairs. Then I saw another one on the wall downstairs and realized it was a heart shaped sticky note with nice little messages from my dear husband. It was a nice surprise and made getting up to feed Hayley much more bearable. He also got me some chocolates. It made my day! Thanks Ry!
In the afternoon we had Britt and the girls over to ice Valentines cookies, we both made them the night before. We had fun icing cookies with the kids and visiting. Though I'm never prepared for holidays and almost always unorganized. I wanted to give away most of our cookies, but wasn't prepared enough and it didn't happen. Sorry friends. Hopefully next year.
In the afternoon we had Britt and the girls over to ice Valentines cookies, we both made them the night before. We had fun icing cookies with the kids and visiting. Though I'm never prepared for holidays and almost always unorganized. I wanted to give away most of our cookies, but wasn't prepared enough and it didn't happen. Sorry friends. Hopefully next year.
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