We are back from our trip to AZ. It was great to see some sunshine and palm trees. I will update more with pictures and info from our trip. But wanted to let you know we got back about 1.5 weeks ago. I have just been trying to get caught up around the house and settle back in our routine. Routine is good. I definitely appreciate that. I will update more soon. We had early intervention meetings at school this week for Peyton and I will update with info on those soon too.....Everyone take care
Kristine
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Sad and disappointed version 2
No soccer again this week. I am not so sure it is a good idea to have spring soccer when April showers bring May flowers. We were rained out for week number 2. We do have a makeup game while we are out of town in Arizona. Hopefully when we get back we can get a game in.....Hopefully everyone is having a good weekend.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Busy Times
Times are busy this week at the Dilly house. We had parent teacher conferences today at Peyton's school. He is doing really well. He knows all of his upper and lower case alphabet letters and numbers to 13. He knows all his shapes and colors. Mainly Jackie's (his special ed teacher)focus is working on his fine motor. His is getting better with more strength in his coloring and more purposeful coloring. He still favors his left hand sometimes uses both.We are working on getting him to hold the crayon in a better position. He behavior is much improved. Silly at times but being able to listen better and follow directions without multiple reminders. He is much improved on this from the beginning of school. He is also getting better at keeping hands in his own space.
Since he is doing so well and he has been in this preschool class for 1.5 years at the end of this year, we have decided to enroll him in the 4 year old classroom. The teachers think he is ready for it. So we agree. It is more academic based with a little more structure.He will focus more on some writing skills which will help with his fine motor delay. He will also have older peers who are same age or about to turn 5 to role model for him. Since Westside's kindergarten are all day this will be a help to him in kindergarten. The schedule is 9am to 330 pm. The special ed teacher will still go over there and work with him along with his occupational therapist. So we are excited but I am still hoping we are not pushing him to fast.
Today he had spring pictures at school. Saturday he has soccer pictures and his first game since his last game was cancelled. I work a 3 day in a row schedule (which I hate) but then on Wednesday we leave for Arizona for Easter. Just Peyton and I are going. I am so excited to see my family and for Peyton to play with his cousins and us all to get together. It has been since January of last year when my grandma walker died. So yeah.....
Saying of the day.......
Peyton comes out of his room.....Why are my boobies not growing? (very concerned and worried voice)
Mommy: Because boys don't get boobies like mommies
Peyton: But I want big boobies like you momma they are so cozy.
Mommy: Daddy doesn't have big boobies.
Peyton: OK fine I will wait for them to grow
Good nite from Omaha
Kristine
Since he is doing so well and he has been in this preschool class for 1.5 years at the end of this year, we have decided to enroll him in the 4 year old classroom. The teachers think he is ready for it. So we agree. It is more academic based with a little more structure.He will focus more on some writing skills which will help with his fine motor delay. He will also have older peers who are same age or about to turn 5 to role model for him. Since Westside's kindergarten are all day this will be a help to him in kindergarten. The schedule is 9am to 330 pm. The special ed teacher will still go over there and work with him along with his occupational therapist. So we are excited but I am still hoping we are not pushing him to fast.
Today he had spring pictures at school. Saturday he has soccer pictures and his first game since his last game was cancelled. I work a 3 day in a row schedule (which I hate) but then on Wednesday we leave for Arizona for Easter. Just Peyton and I are going. I am so excited to see my family and for Peyton to play with his cousins and us all to get together. It has been since January of last year when my grandma walker died. So yeah.....
Saying of the day.......
Peyton comes out of his room.....Why are my boobies not growing? (very concerned and worried voice)
Mommy: Because boys don't get boobies like mommies
Peyton: But I want big boobies like you momma they are so cozy.
Mommy: Daddy doesn't have big boobies.
Peyton: OK fine I will wait for them to grow
Good nite from Omaha
Kristine
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Chicken nuggets are overrated!!
Honestly what would we do without Chicken nuggets!! I am losing a food war!!! After chatting with my neighbor and hearing stories about her son a very picky eater, I have decided to address the issue in my own home before we start going through what she does. Well, I have to start by saying Peyton will eat all the fruits and vegetables you want. But meat or pasta is not for him, Yet!!
I have started and stopped this battle so many times. But I really am trying to stick with it. One night we had a straight John wayne showdown over mashed potatoes because he said they were not from KFC!!.....UGGGHHH I think we have created a monster. Peyton could live on fruits, vegetables and the occasional fast food but I am afraid he is missing out on protein etc. Lately on BIG school days where he has to eat lunch he dreads it.Our neighbor tells me stories of making 2 dinners and a kid who can't stay at people's houses because he gets so hungry because he won't eat anything. I must say some of the things they serve are different than what we ate in school. Honey BBQ wings, pepperoni calzones, etc. So I am sure the teachers are having the battle I am too. ( I will find out tomorrow at parent teacher conferences). If anyone has any advice I will take it. I have heard about letting them try to prepare the meal. I am doing that Today I let him help me make fruit salad with whip cream and marshmallows. Umm he ate the whip cream by it self but refused in the salad. Crying and screaming " I don't want cream!!!"
So wish me good luck and pray for me to have patience and grace during this period!!!
I have started and stopped this battle so many times. But I really am trying to stick with it. One night we had a straight John wayne showdown over mashed potatoes because he said they were not from KFC!!.....UGGGHHH I think we have created a monster. Peyton could live on fruits, vegetables and the occasional fast food but I am afraid he is missing out on protein etc. Lately on BIG school days where he has to eat lunch he dreads it.Our neighbor tells me stories of making 2 dinners and a kid who can't stay at people's houses because he gets so hungry because he won't eat anything. I must say some of the things they serve are different than what we ate in school. Honey BBQ wings, pepperoni calzones, etc. So I am sure the teachers are having the battle I am too. ( I will find out tomorrow at parent teacher conferences). If anyone has any advice I will take it. I have heard about letting them try to prepare the meal. I am doing that Today I let him help me make fruit salad with whip cream and marshmallows. Umm he ate the whip cream by it self but refused in the salad. Crying and screaming " I don't want cream!!!"
So wish me good luck and pray for me to have patience and grace during this period!!!
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Sad and disappointed
Soccer is cancelled today due to a spring thunderstorm. Well sad.......but at least we have the bed to look forward too. I think we will also thank God that it is a thunderstorm and not a snow storm. So I will take what I can get....
Friday, March 23, 2007
Life is exciting
I am so excited..... This has been a busy week at the Dilly's house. I have worked all week and now tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for. Peyton has his 1st Soccer game tomorrow. I am so excited, I am bubbling with joy. You can call me a soccer mom officially starting tomorrow. I just really think this is going to be "his sport". Maybe I am wrong, maybe it will be baseball or football. But I really think this is it for him. He loves running, with his fine motor delay he doesn't have alot of strength in his hands or upper body. He loves balls and we have been practicing and he can kick the ball really well. I hate to brag but he is pretty good....He is also really good at batting a ball though too, when pitched to. We went today and got the "Gear". We got the cleats, shin guards, and socks. I am so excited the minute he got home from school I got him all geared up and he loved it. He called them his " Robot legs". Protect him from evil.
I want him to have fun, make friends, and be interested in something. I will work hard and invest lots of time and money if this is what he likes. I want something to keep him busy, help run off his energy, and make a difference in his life. If he wants to play premier teams when he gets older I will do it. If this is what he wants I want it too. I loved playing softball. I wish I could have played for a premier team, I wish I could have played in high school. I know my mom will take this the wrong way but she was busy and didn't have all the time and money. But I wish someone would have known I had that interest in that or dance or whatever I liked and made me pursue it and love it. I think sports make you disciplined, give you something to strive for, and make you a better person if your parents teach you to appreciate it and respect it along with the others that participate. I am so excited for tomorrow!!!!!
I am also excited because Peyton's twin Captian bed set is being delivered tomorrow by my aunt and uncle. I can't wait for that either. We will be able to snuggle in his twin bed and read and make lots of memories together. Boy is it going to be an exciting weekend.
I hope everything is well and God Bless!!
Friday, March 16, 2007
The good, the bad, and the cold
Today the weather was once again in the 30-40's and hopefully one of the last few days we have. The word of the day at our house was "wild" man. Some days, I am not sure what makes any day different than the other but Peyton cannot control his body.
He sits too close, is always touching you, falling all over the floor.
Can I say UGGGGGHHHH!!!
One thing that I cannot stand is the climbing everywhere. He tries so hard but these are the days honestly that I think he has ADHD. He just cannot control it. He ended up in the corner twice today. Thank goodness he is really good about sitting in there. I thought taking a "nap/rest" would help him out. NO way!!! Can I say I anymore I can't wait for the nice weather to come. The days it was 60-70 this week, we played outside he got all his energy out and was great when we came in for the nite. It is hard to when Brad is gone at nite working from 4-midnite.........Can I tell you I can't wait until that ends, toooo......
Either I am just moody today or today was just one of those days of motherhood called frustrating. e is still so cute and funny. We were eating and Brad said " If you don't sit still we are going to go to the bathroom" Now he knows what that means. So Peyton says " You told me that last time and you didn't"
Definitely one of those days.
He sits too close, is always touching you, falling all over the floor.
Can I say UGGGGGHHHH!!!
One thing that I cannot stand is the climbing everywhere. He tries so hard but these are the days honestly that I think he has ADHD. He just cannot control it. He ended up in the corner twice today. Thank goodness he is really good about sitting in there. I thought taking a "nap/rest" would help him out. NO way!!! Can I say I anymore I can't wait for the nice weather to come. The days it was 60-70 this week, we played outside he got all his energy out and was great when we came in for the nite. It is hard to when Brad is gone at nite working from 4-midnite.........Can I tell you I can't wait until that ends, toooo......
Either I am just moody today or today was just one of those days of motherhood called frustrating. e is still so cute and funny. We were eating and Brad said " If you don't sit still we are going to go to the bathroom" Now he knows what that means. So Peyton says " You told me that last time and you didn't"
Definitely one of those days.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
CHMB recipe rally
Over at CHMB we have recipe rally today and the topic is chicken so I am going to add my chicken recipe.
Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe of Crusted Romano chicken
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp of Romano grated cheese ( if don't have you could use Parmesan)
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg beaten
1/4 tsp of thyme
1/4 tsp or oregano
1/4 tsp of basil
2 tbsp olive oil
Take boneless, skinless chicken breasts and split them. Lay out a long piece of Saran Wrap and space the chicken breasts along the plastic. Now, lay another piece over the top. Pound out the chicken to between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Take several eggs and whisk them in a pan for your batter. Mix equal parts of Romano cheese and Italian bread crumbs with dry ingredients in a separate container. Medium heat olive oil in a saute pan or flat grill (griddle). Take each chicken breast and dip it into the egg wash, then into the Romano/bread crumbs mix. Lay flat on the cooking surface and cook until golden brown. If the batter is cooking too quick, get it to the desired color (golden brown) and finish in the over at 350 degrees.
For the sauce:
Sauce Take any canned spaghetti sauce and heat in a sauce pan. Add heavy cream until it is a milky orange color, add 2 tsp of sugar, lower to low heat and let it reduce. Once you get it to your desired consistency, spoon it over the chicken on the plate.
I just always use canned spaghetti sauce for our family instead of doing the sauce. It still tastes great. Everyone enjoy.
We will be enjoying the weather today too. It is going to be 77 today.
Yeah Yeah
Kristine
Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe of Crusted Romano chicken
2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp of Romano grated cheese ( if don't have you could use Parmesan)
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg beaten
1/4 tsp of thyme
1/4 tsp or oregano
1/4 tsp of basil
2 tbsp olive oil
Take boneless, skinless chicken breasts and split them. Lay out a long piece of Saran Wrap and space the chicken breasts along the plastic. Now, lay another piece over the top. Pound out the chicken to between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Take several eggs and whisk them in a pan for your batter. Mix equal parts of Romano cheese and Italian bread crumbs with dry ingredients in a separate container. Medium heat olive oil in a saute pan or flat grill (griddle). Take each chicken breast and dip it into the egg wash, then into the Romano/bread crumbs mix. Lay flat on the cooking surface and cook until golden brown. If the batter is cooking too quick, get it to the desired color (golden brown) and finish in the over at 350 degrees.
For the sauce:
Sauce Take any canned spaghetti sauce and heat in a sauce pan. Add heavy cream until it is a milky orange color, add 2 tsp of sugar, lower to low heat and let it reduce. Once you get it to your desired consistency, spoon it over the chicken on the plate.
I just always use canned spaghetti sauce for our family instead of doing the sauce. It still tastes great. Everyone enjoy.
We will be enjoying the weather today too. It is going to be 77 today.
Yeah Yeah
Kristine
Sunday, March 11, 2007
"Hart to Hart"
On CHBM this week the Carnival topic of the week is " What was your favorite t.v. show when you were a kid?" My favorite tv show when I was a kid had to be "Hart to Hart". I watched that show every week. It was an entertainer glossy thriller. Still to this day I love thriller movies and books. I just find it very interesting that I liked this show as a young kid. Stephanie Powers and Robert Wagner were my fascination. When I watched this show I was not thinking about anything but the show and the plot. I loved how they had all these rich friends that came in for a show or two then suddenly disappeared in a ditch or ran over by a car. I guess I dreamed of that fairy tale land where we all grow up and drive fancy cars and have rich friends. How unrealistic is that and would I even want that ?
I also loved "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island". It is so interesting to me that I watched prime time tv shows. I know don't think I would let Peyton watch to many prime time tv shows. They have sexual innuendos, actual sex scenes, and racy comments. Even the commercials in between the shows have very enticing ads. It is amazing to me how the world has changed. I nowadays watch "Brothers and Sister", "What about Brian?", and "One tree Hill". I think it is hard for me to get into certain shows nowadays but thanks to Tivo I can.
I also loved "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island". It is so interesting to me that I watched prime time tv shows. I know don't think I would let Peyton watch to many prime time tv shows. They have sexual innuendos, actual sex scenes, and racy comments. Even the commercials in between the shows have very enticing ads. It is amazing to me how the world has changed. I nowadays watch "Brothers and Sister", "What about Brian?", and "One tree Hill". I think it is hard for me to get into certain shows nowadays but thanks to Tivo I can.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
"Daa" with a head swivel and roll
What do you say to a 4 year old that learned the word "Daa"? Not only that word but also with a head swivel and a roll. Most everyone knows about me that I don't really tolerate bad hurtful words in my house especially not by my child. I believe in respect for elders but also with us treating the kids with respect and giving them choices. So tonite I go pick Peyton up from my aunt and uncles and I get the "Daa". Not only just 1 Daa but several in an attempt to close me down from talking. Then I really start to get irritated. I am sure he picked this up from school. So we had a talk about not using words that hurt people or make them sad. He said but it doesn't make me sad. Ok well. Good point but still we don't use that word. So on our drive home we talked about how some kids say those words but maybe they shouldn't and Peyton doesn't because Momma and Daddy don't like it.
It is amazing how their language just blossoms. They did have a clown parade at school today and I was so proud of him because he let them paint his face. WoooHoooo!!!Peyton has always had a phobia of this along with glue, lighting bugs, and loud noises. He hates weird things on his skin including tags etc. So I am so proud of him today for letting them do that to his face. That is a brave step.
It is amazing how their language just blossoms. They did have a clown parade at school today and I was so proud of him because he let them paint his face. WoooHoooo!!!Peyton has always had a phobia of this along with glue, lighting bugs, and loud noises. He hates weird things on his skin including tags etc. So I am so proud of him today for letting them do that to his face. That is a brave step.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Refresh and Renew
Today I met with a friend I call my best friend. Even though we see each other not often enough and just live 20 minutes apart. We have been friends for 8 years. She is a mother, full time worker, wife, and friend. She is a great person.
Even though we don't see each other often when we do get together it never seems different. She is one of those friends that I feel connected to no matter how much time passes. I feel as nothing has changed. I hope I am not just imaging this...(paranoia again). We have grown up, evolved and yet we still are friends through it all. We could tell you stories from the good old days or from mommy hood. I felt so refreshed and renewed to have a kindred spirit who understands the details of life. After that hour, just one hour I felt refreshed like I could take on the world. I seemed to understand my husband and my child better. I felt as if I had some perspective into family life and motherhood. I don't do it often enough. I don't remember to take care of myself in the hustle and bustle of things. Remembering to take care of my spirit and my soul, will make me a better wife and mother. I read in a blog today about mommy social lives and how to take care of us. The tips they have are great. I especially like the one regarding going out after the kids are in bed. I do this sometimes with just my husband because I feel guilty leaving him with a babysitter after working and etc. It makes me feel better to know he is asleep and being taking care of while mommy takes care of herself.
I think I learned from my mom how to sacrifice "the mom for the children" mentality. I am better at it than her. I do treat myself to material things but treating my self to social events, lunches, dinners, play dates is another thing. I need to work on developing those relationships and making them strong. For all of us mothers involved it would renew our spirits and make us more well rounded mothers.
Even though we don't see each other often when we do get together it never seems different. She is one of those friends that I feel connected to no matter how much time passes. I feel as nothing has changed. I hope I am not just imaging this...(paranoia again). We have grown up, evolved and yet we still are friends through it all. We could tell you stories from the good old days or from mommy hood. I felt so refreshed and renewed to have a kindred spirit who understands the details of life. After that hour, just one hour I felt refreshed like I could take on the world. I seemed to understand my husband and my child better. I felt as if I had some perspective into family life and motherhood. I don't do it often enough. I don't remember to take care of myself in the hustle and bustle of things. Remembering to take care of my spirit and my soul, will make me a better wife and mother. I read in a blog today about mommy social lives and how to take care of us. The tips they have are great. I especially like the one regarding going out after the kids are in bed. I do this sometimes with just my husband because I feel guilty leaving him with a babysitter after working and etc. It makes me feel better to know he is asleep and being taking care of while mommy takes care of herself.
I think I learned from my mom how to sacrifice "the mom for the children" mentality. I am better at it than her. I do treat myself to material things but treating my self to social events, lunches, dinners, play dates is another thing. I need to work on developing those relationships and making them strong. For all of us mothers involved it would renew our spirits and make us more well rounded mothers.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Blessings for small days
Peyton goes to the elementary school near our house for early intervention preschool for 2.5 hours Monday thru Friday. On the days that I work he goes all day they are luckily open from 7a to 6p. I only at the most work 3 days during the week but I mostly try to do 2 days during the week and 1 on the weekend. He calls them big days and small days. He equally enjoys both because of the staff and his friends. They are the greatest group of childcare providers that I have met. Luckily his special early intervention teachers work all day so even not during the 2.5 hours he gets the redirection and structure he needs.
Today when I went to pick him up for his small day he was so excited and cheering. As I watched all the other children and their reactions to him. I felt so blessed. How lucky am I to have a job where I could work as an RN in any field with any hours I wanted? How blessed am I to have a job that provides for my family the things we need while also letting me be the mom I want. I wish America was different. I wish it didn't take two people to make a household work. I wish things weren't so expensive or that families were so stretched. As you all have probably been informed by me before. I could never be a stay at home mom. I would have to work 1-2 days a week. I would go insane. I love my job. I love my coworkers, friends, the ability to feel independent and know I contribute to society. However I also love being a mom and having that luxury to spend with my son the time he needs from me.
How blessed am I to be able to pick my child up from preschool 2-3 days a week and be able to spend the afternoons together. I can't wait for warm weather where we will go for walks, to the park, to the zoo. I can't wait for playing with his neighbor friends. How blessed I feel today that I can do this and hopefully will be able to continue a similar schedule with another baby. We were lucky with Peyton that he has never been in full time daycare. I feel so much for the kids and the Parents that are there at 7am and there to 6pm. I know it is not a choice but sometimes the situation they are faced with. Thank goodness we are blessed with safe and trusting childcare.
Thanks to god for all my blessings!!
Today when I went to pick him up for his small day he was so excited and cheering. As I watched all the other children and their reactions to him. I felt so blessed. How lucky am I to have a job where I could work as an RN in any field with any hours I wanted? How blessed am I to have a job that provides for my family the things we need while also letting me be the mom I want. I wish America was different. I wish it didn't take two people to make a household work. I wish things weren't so expensive or that families were so stretched. As you all have probably been informed by me before. I could never be a stay at home mom. I would have to work 1-2 days a week. I would go insane. I love my job. I love my coworkers, friends, the ability to feel independent and know I contribute to society. However I also love being a mom and having that luxury to spend with my son the time he needs from me.
How blessed am I to be able to pick my child up from preschool 2-3 days a week and be able to spend the afternoons together. I can't wait for warm weather where we will go for walks, to the park, to the zoo. I can't wait for playing with his neighbor friends. How blessed I feel today that I can do this and hopefully will be able to continue a similar schedule with another baby. We were lucky with Peyton that he has never been in full time daycare. I feel so much for the kids and the Parents that are there at 7am and there to 6pm. I know it is not a choice but sometimes the situation they are faced with. Thank goodness we are blessed with safe and trusting childcare.
Thanks to god for all my blessings!!
Monday, March 5, 2007
Medicine cookies
Today I had a delivery from the sweet girl scout. She was delivering my sweet oh sweet girl scout cookies. See when I ordered these cookies I was not on my low sodium diet. But anyway girl scout cookies are not that high in sodium if you eat them in portion control sizes....HA Ha. Pretty funny right. Well I was so excited to see them. I was tired and hungry. So I opened up a box of those little yummy sinful treats Thin mints. I said Peyton you want one. He said " I don't want any of those medicine cookies. Mom, why do you eat medicine cookies. They aren't healthy for you?" Oh so right you are son. Only at 4 years old can you know that Thin mints are bad for you. I thought about it. Yes, Peyton you are right they are bad for you, not healthy at all. But they are oh so tempting and minty delicious. Oh what to do....I put some in the freezer to hide them from myself. Sad isn't it.
The have one more story to tell you. Yesterday when I was getting ready to go to work last nite. Peyton says as I am in the shower. There is just something I don't want you to know. I said "ok what don't you want me to know ? " So I go into the living room and the bowl of popcorn is spilled on the floor. I say oh well. We will just have to clean it up. Then I am on my way out the door to work and he says " I just don't want you to know Dad and me are going to wrestle while you are gone...love ya"
That is why I love that kid. He is so cute and sweet. He can't even tell a lie. He has to tell me.
It is supposed to be warming up here this week. I think 50's by the end of the week. The snow from the blizzard is melting fast. Happy 4th birthday to my nephew Tyson !! Also Happy 8th Birthday to Carlea!! Hope everyone is doing well!!
The have one more story to tell you. Yesterday when I was getting ready to go to work last nite. Peyton says as I am in the shower. There is just something I don't want you to know. I said "ok what don't you want me to know ? " So I go into the living room and the bowl of popcorn is spilled on the floor. I say oh well. We will just have to clean it up. Then I am on my way out the door to work and he says " I just don't want you to know Dad and me are going to wrestle while you are gone...love ya"
That is why I love that kid. He is so cute and sweet. He can't even tell a lie. He has to tell me.
It is supposed to be warming up here this week. I think 50's by the end of the week. The snow from the blizzard is melting fast. Happy 4th birthday to my nephew Tyson !! Also Happy 8th Birthday to Carlea!! Hope everyone is doing well!!
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Decisions
Daily, I read a spiritual/devotional book by Iyanla Vanzant called "Until Today!" It is quite actually an old book published back in 2000. This book on a daily basis renews me and guides me. I am going to start sharing some the the inspirations from this book in my blogs and how it inspires my family and me.
Decisions fuel the spirit. We all have the power to decide our direction and our life goals. Some days are good days and some are bad days in the Dilly house. Sometimes I let the outside influences of our life affect my morale, my center, my vision. I am a flawed person as we all are. I am aware of my decisions and the way they affect others. Sometimes my immediate decisions to be upset, take in too much, take to much on affect our daily lives. Sometimes I over schedule us, try to do so much and that affects my spirit in turn affected our household spirit. Iyanla states clearly in the book " If you decide to take just a moment, just a moment to get still, to clear your mind, to open your heart, to listen to the sacred voice that guides you, that protects you, that knows you and loves you , you are going to have a good day" Everyday I will try to hear that voice, open my heart, let God guide me, and make my Decisions to have a good day.
As I was thinking of this post at the grocery store today...I thought alot of my grandma walker and how she lived by this. She let her decisions guide her, she let her knowledge of the Lord guide her. She really never let to much bother her and often left it up to the Lord to help her. She would always say if it was meant to be then it will be. Sometimes even though that is not what we would have wanted. Recent decisions, I have made may not have made others happy or been the best for anyone at the time. But they were made and they were right at the time for our family and myself. Sometimes we must understand that having peace with that decision also ensures our good day.
It is still cold here. It is still about 10 inches of snow on the ground and will melt probably sometime this week. Brad goes back to work this week. I am continuing to work. Peyton returns to school this week after a few snow days this last week. He has an imaginary friend now who is hanging out in the ceiling. Also he has been having alot of bad dreams lately about weird things. So we are praying for them to end and go away. So please help us pray for the bad dreams to end.
Decisions fuel the spirit. We all have the power to decide our direction and our life goals. Some days are good days and some are bad days in the Dilly house. Sometimes I let the outside influences of our life affect my morale, my center, my vision. I am a flawed person as we all are. I am aware of my decisions and the way they affect others. Sometimes my immediate decisions to be upset, take in too much, take to much on affect our daily lives. Sometimes I over schedule us, try to do so much and that affects my spirit in turn affected our household spirit. Iyanla states clearly in the book " If you decide to take just a moment, just a moment to get still, to clear your mind, to open your heart, to listen to the sacred voice that guides you, that protects you, that knows you and loves you , you are going to have a good day" Everyday I will try to hear that voice, open my heart, let God guide me, and make my Decisions to have a good day.
As I was thinking of this post at the grocery store today...I thought alot of my grandma walker and how she lived by this. She let her decisions guide her, she let her knowledge of the Lord guide her. She really never let to much bother her and often left it up to the Lord to help her. She would always say if it was meant to be then it will be. Sometimes even though that is not what we would have wanted. Recent decisions, I have made may not have made others happy or been the best for anyone at the time. But they were made and they were right at the time for our family and myself. Sometimes we must understand that having peace with that decision also ensures our good day.
It is still cold here. It is still about 10 inches of snow on the ground and will melt probably sometime this week. Brad goes back to work this week. I am continuing to work. Peyton returns to school this week after a few snow days this last week. He has an imaginary friend now who is hanging out in the ceiling. Also he has been having alot of bad dreams lately about weird things. So we are praying for them to end and go away. So please help us pray for the bad dreams to end.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Pursuit of HappYness
Yesterday Brad and I went to see this movie. It was so great. I cried and sobbed. My heart ached for knowing that this was a true story that a little boy lived through all this and that the father had the perseverance to stick with it. I think in Nursing school we had to work a whole semester at a mission and that with this movie has made me feel so grateful.
Recently as alot of you know, we made an adult decision. We had tax money and such. We were going to take a vacation and go to Disneyland. I think we made our first real true adult-responsible decision. We could have taken the trip, spent the money and more but left in a rut with our debts still there. We decided to pay off some debts and get caught up on regular bills. See we are planning on having a baby this year. Most of you know that brings us great anxiety but joy. With all of that come along the fear, the challenge, and the Happyness.For us that means, Kristine on bed rest and a baby most likely in the hospital. I have lost 20 lbs ( and still trying to lose more) and am taking all the precautions but that also means all the fears. The doctors think we will probably still go early but just not as early as Peyton. They are going to monitor me closer, use the arsenal of drugs if needed.
As I watched this movie, I am thankful for my house, my family, my job, my education, and most of all my God for giving me all these things. Not that I have not struggled or had challenges but that God gave me the strength and courage to handle them and us handle them together. I look at my 4 year old miracle every day and think how blessed I am. I pray and hope you will pray for us as we attempt to have another miracle by the grace of God. I pray to not have the fear and anxiety because of my knowledge. I need to hand it over to the Lord and know he is in control and ultimately controls our future and destiny. I want to be prepared the best we can with his help financially to be able to stay on bed rest or be off work to take care of a new fragile baby. I want to be able to have peace with our decisions and the inner peace to know everything is going to be OK. I am going to be switching to nites the end of May at the hospital to see if that will help with my blood pressure and stress at work. I pray that he ultimately guides us in all the decisions in the next year. Thanks be to God for all his wisdom, guidance, and control.
PS there is a blizzard outside I will post some pictures ....
Recently as alot of you know, we made an adult decision. We had tax money and such. We were going to take a vacation and go to Disneyland. I think we made our first real true adult-responsible decision. We could have taken the trip, spent the money and more but left in a rut with our debts still there. We decided to pay off some debts and get caught up on regular bills. See we are planning on having a baby this year. Most of you know that brings us great anxiety but joy. With all of that come along the fear, the challenge, and the Happyness.For us that means, Kristine on bed rest and a baby most likely in the hospital. I have lost 20 lbs ( and still trying to lose more) and am taking all the precautions but that also means all the fears. The doctors think we will probably still go early but just not as early as Peyton. They are going to monitor me closer, use the arsenal of drugs if needed.
As I watched this movie, I am thankful for my house, my family, my job, my education, and most of all my God for giving me all these things. Not that I have not struggled or had challenges but that God gave me the strength and courage to handle them and us handle them together. I look at my 4 year old miracle every day and think how blessed I am. I pray and hope you will pray for us as we attempt to have another miracle by the grace of God. I pray to not have the fear and anxiety because of my knowledge. I need to hand it over to the Lord and know he is in control and ultimately controls our future and destiny. I want to be prepared the best we can with his help financially to be able to stay on bed rest or be off work to take care of a new fragile baby. I want to be able to have peace with our decisions and the inner peace to know everything is going to be OK. I am going to be switching to nites the end of May at the hospital to see if that will help with my blood pressure and stress at work. I pray that he ultimately guides us in all the decisions in the next year. Thanks be to God for all his wisdom, guidance, and control.
PS there is a blizzard outside I will post some pictures ....
Monday, February 19, 2007
Weekend catch up
Sorry haven't posted in awhile. Friday I went to a conference at the Qwest center on Pediatric update. It was really interesting and talked alot about this flu going around. Friday nite Peyton had his first bowling experience and it was good. Jessica's 16th Birthday was Friday and we went bowling. 1st mistake---People at bowling take life too seriously. We got announced and glares from bowlers because Peyton was excited to find a ball and went down to find one with his regular shoes on. I wasn't even thinking I was trying to keep up with him.I just want to tell people to get over it. Honestly, I work with children who are dying on a daily basis and you are gonna get in a tizzy over that. I promise you my job and life give me a different perspective on things.
I worked saturday and sunday so Brad was in charge around the house. They got a lot of boy things done and had a good time. This week should be pretty uneventful I work Tues, Wed, and Fri this week and Peyton has basketball on Thursday. ONLY 2 games left. Then soccer begins. Yeah Yeah. I hope this finds everyone well. We are just trying to stay away from all the places that alot of people go to. Let's keep the flu away.
Everyone take care and miss ya.
Kristine
I worked saturday and sunday so Brad was in charge around the house. They got a lot of boy things done and had a good time. This week should be pretty uneventful I work Tues, Wed, and Fri this week and Peyton has basketball on Thursday. ONLY 2 games left. Then soccer begins. Yeah Yeah. I hope this finds everyone well. We are just trying to stay away from all the places that alot of people go to. Let's keep the flu away.
Everyone take care and miss ya.
Kristine
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Sorry I called you a fool
Everynite we have a ritual of reading in our bed books and then Peyton usually goes into his room and listens to Radio Disney and falls asleep in his bed. Tonite after reading we were talking as we usually do about life events, school, sports, etc. We were talking about school and he was just being silly and wiggly. So I said to him mommy is going to lay on her tummy and you can lay next to me till we fall asleep.
I said "Because you are being to wiggly. "
He said "I am not being wiggly I am just getting stuck in the covers"
I was getting frustrated and said "Now Peyton lets not tell fibs. You are wiggling too much" This proceeding into being a life lesson about lies and truths and how God likes us to tell the truth and we will be rewarding for telling the truth.
I reminded him of the other day when he went No 2 and didn't tell anybody and since he is so fair skinned if he doesn't wipe well he gets a rash. So when Brad asked him if he NO 2'd he said no. Then Brad proceeded to find brown smears and a rash on his bottom. So we explained to him that that was telling a lie and we don't lie. We be honest. There if nothing to get in trouble for about No2 if we don't lie.
He said he remembered that tonite and how we tell the truth and that is important.
So he said "Momma ,I'm sorry I called you a fool the other day when you were in the kitchen"
To my dismay I was shocked but tickled with laughter inside because. Where did he hear this fool word in that context? How innocently honest is he? So cute I just had to share.
He had basketball today and all is well. Only 2 more weeks and he can't wait since he doesn't really like it. But he is pumped up for soccer and is pretty good at kicking the ball. Also I had my break down cry today because I had to buy his underwear in the big boy department and not the toddler section. UGGGHH growing up to fast and getting so big.
I said "Because you are being to wiggly. "
He said "I am not being wiggly I am just getting stuck in the covers"
I was getting frustrated and said "Now Peyton lets not tell fibs. You are wiggling too much" This proceeding into being a life lesson about lies and truths and how God likes us to tell the truth and we will be rewarding for telling the truth.
I reminded him of the other day when he went No 2 and didn't tell anybody and since he is so fair skinned if he doesn't wipe well he gets a rash. So when Brad asked him if he NO 2'd he said no. Then Brad proceeded to find brown smears and a rash on his bottom. So we explained to him that that was telling a lie and we don't lie. We be honest. There if nothing to get in trouble for about No2 if we don't lie.
He said he remembered that tonite and how we tell the truth and that is important.
So he said "Momma ,I'm sorry I called you a fool the other day when you were in the kitchen"
To my dismay I was shocked but tickled with laughter inside because. Where did he hear this fool word in that context? How innocently honest is he? So cute I just had to share.
He had basketball today and all is well. Only 2 more weeks and he can't wait since he doesn't really like it. But he is pumped up for soccer and is pretty good at kicking the ball. Also I had my break down cry today because I had to buy his underwear in the big boy department and not the toddler section. UGGGHH growing up to fast and getting so big.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Wordless Wednesdays
The loves of my life!! They are funny, witty, smart, and my everythings!!I hope everyone can enjoy what I have everyday!!!
Antartica anyone?
OK, I am ready for the cold to be gone, I am ready for the snow to leave the ground. I actually would just take 1 week of sunshine and temps greater than 30. Needless to say here in the Midwest we got more snow and cold temps this week. Schools were closed today due to us getting 4 inches of snow. "I remember when ...." I do remember
My grandpa Ferguson walking up the big hill by his house and the snow being as high as my kneecaps. Those were the days. The days before global warming, the days when I was little. I have a headache today again. Good news is that I stayed under my 2 gms of sodium for my healthy pregnancy diet and at my 1600 calories. So I am feeling better just wishing these headaches would go away now. Since tomorrow is wordless Wednesday. I will tell everyone now.....Happy Valentines day!!!
I love you honey alot....
Peyton you are my heart!!!
Love Momma
My grandpa Ferguson walking up the big hill by his house and the snow being as high as my kneecaps. Those were the days. The days before global warming, the days when I was little. I have a headache today again. Good news is that I stayed under my 2 gms of sodium for my healthy pregnancy diet and at my 1600 calories. So I am feeling better just wishing these headaches would go away now. Since tomorrow is wordless Wednesday. I will tell everyone now.....Happy Valentines day!!!
I love you honey alot....
Peyton you are my heart!!!
Love Momma
Monday, February 12, 2007
I'm starving to Death
Ok, Anybody who knows us knows my child is the pickiest eater alive. I still believe part of it is a texture issue due to his prematurity. Peyton has done feeding therapy when he was a toddler, we have struggled always to get him to eat UNTIL we had his tonsils and adenoiods out last year. Since then he has gained 10 lbs. He will go through the growth spurts of eating everything and anything in the house. Tonite, I was sitting on the couch getting his valentines ready for school tommorow as he was in bed for the nite. I hear this scream "I am starving to death in here." Peyton ate his dinner and 2 snacks tonite. So at 9pm at nite I cannot let a cute 4 year old boy go to bed "starving to death". So I am serving chicken nuggets at 945pm. These are the days I love the stories I love to tell. Ps. I still have a raging headache at times.
Monday blues
Monday always seems to be a rough day around the Dilly house. Everyone is usually back to work and school. Well today I awoke with a really bad headache. I got Peyton up and off to his short day of school. Luckily I have the best kid, when I am not feeling well he is always in loving spirit. So I got him to school and decided to come laydown and see if my migraine would go away. Those who know me well know that I have migraines with the "monthly fairy". So I took a Maxalt, one of my migraine pills. I settled in for a nap. Brad went and got Peyton from school since it is a "small day" and I awoke around 1pm. I started throwing up and the headache was actually worse. Then I started to get scared. I remember when grandma walker had her stroke and she was nauseated the nite before. So I called the doctor and they said to go to ER.
Brad and I went. I threw up on the way there. I just kept thinking in my head. I need to do better and take better care of myself. The thing is I had planned on going to the Ymca this am while Peyton was at school to work out. Why did it seem that the plans failed?? Well long story short. My pressure was 140/103 and the Er was crazy so I signed out and came home. Took advil and feel better. I think it might have something to do with the spaghetti (aka high sodium) dinner I made last nite for the family.
Needless to say I am not upset about the high blood pressure or the feelings I felt. As much as this scares me. Anyone who knows us, knows that we are planning on trying to have another baby and this to me seems like a set back. If anyone has had to watch there sodium knows everything has sodium in it. What am I to eat? Basically fruit and vegetables. Why is it so easy for others? See you must understand even if I am 140 or 200 lbs I still have high blood pressure. It is genetic and is called primary hypertension. Yes, I need to exercise more, eat better....but also I pray for some help with this, some help with self-control. Because I want to have one more baby and that is my dream. Shouldn't everyone have a dream.
Brad and I went. I threw up on the way there. I just kept thinking in my head. I need to do better and take better care of myself. The thing is I had planned on going to the Ymca this am while Peyton was at school to work out. Why did it seem that the plans failed?? Well long story short. My pressure was 140/103 and the Er was crazy so I signed out and came home. Took advil and feel better. I think it might have something to do with the spaghetti (aka high sodium) dinner I made last nite for the family.
Needless to say I am not upset about the high blood pressure or the feelings I felt. As much as this scares me. Anyone who knows us, knows that we are planning on trying to have another baby and this to me seems like a set back. If anyone has had to watch there sodium knows everything has sodium in it. What am I to eat? Basically fruit and vegetables. Why is it so easy for others? See you must understand even if I am 140 or 200 lbs I still have high blood pressure. It is genetic and is called primary hypertension. Yes, I need to exercise more, eat better....but also I pray for some help with this, some help with self-control. Because I want to have one more baby and that is my dream. Shouldn't everyone have a dream.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
The 100 things list
Well tradition is that if you blog you do a 100 item list about yourself-- so here goes......
1. I am a mom to a very great 4 year old boy
2. I am a registered nurse in a pediatric intensive care unit
3. I am a wife and sometimes not a very good one but I need to work on that
4. I love to dance but don't as much anymore because of my insecurities
5. I love music and singing but can't sing well and don't know the words to most songs but will sing along anyway
6. I miss my great grandma walker, who died last year. I miss her talks and all her advice. She was so smart, patient, and just well rounded.
7. I am grateful. I am grateful for my house (no matter how little or small), I am grateful for my son, and thankful for all the blessings I have in my life.
8. I love my family and they are the most important thing in my life.
9. I always said I would get married and have lots and lots of kids. Well I am married and I have one and can only have one more. That is why I feel so strong about spending lots of time with your kids and loving them. Because not everyone can have lots of them and time goes so fast.
10. I love my friends even though we don't spend alot of time together .
11. I love to see different things and different places in my life.
12. I have an unhealthy need to please people.
13. I could never be a SAHM but working 2-3 days a week is great for me. God bless all those that can be SAHM's.
14. I love music of all genres especially (80's music is the best)except rap music with bad words.
15. I would love to have a bigger house so I could entertain people in my house more often.
16. I have a passion for organizing. If I had the money my whole house would be in bins, baskets, boxes, and containers. Oh, and labeled of course.
17. I am addicted to Grey's anatomy , One tree hill, and brothers and sisters.
18. I hate to cook but love to give my family good meals so I do it. It is more of a patience aspect.
19. I love to try new recipes.
20. I love to travel.
21. I love my husband and my baby more than life.
22. I love bakery goods. ( in this family that is known)
23. I would love to have a boat so we could go boating all summer.
24. I used to have to have make up on and hair done before even stepping out of the house. I also thought I had to have a new outfit every week. I got over it. I learned there are so many more important things in life.
25. I never have money in my wallet. Debit card !!
26. I want to start doing yoga and finding more inner peace.
27. I absolutely love the beach. I wish we lived near one so I could sit there at nite with my family and watch the sunset and be surrounded my peace.
28. I love food.
29. I have clothes in my closet that don't fit and have tags on them. I am saving them for that day I fit back into them...Ha Ha
30. My favorite color is red.
31. I wish I could/would go to church and be able to incorporate that into my life because I think of it often.
32. I hate confrontations.
33. I can't stand it when people complain about everything. But I think I complain alot myself. So something I need to work on.
34. My first job was in medical records at a hospital. I have always worked in a hospital since I was 16.
35. I was a candy striper when I was younger.
36. I have never had a lot of friends. But the ones I do have I consider to be the best a person could ever have.
37. My favorite season is Fall.
38. I love to wear sandals the summer.
39. I love to read and can usually finish a good book in a matter of days/hours.
40. I love school and have always found it to come easy to me.
41. My son was born at 28 weeks gestation.
42. I have severe preeclampsia with pregnancy and therefore can only have one more.
43. I am terrified of heights. Trying to show my son not to be afraid of heights and that is making me taking new steps upward.
44. I LOVE Mexican food.
45. We are trying to have another baby currently.
46. I broke my tib/fib (lower leg bones) in 1998 and had to have a cast for 6 months and took me 8 months to learn to walk again the right way.
47. I love cards. It could be homemade or just a letter on stationary.
48. I love paper. All kinds of paper, note pads, stickies.
49. I am a perfectionist to a fault.
50. I am a control freak.
51. I am uncomfortable around people I don't know well.
52. My favorite meal at home is lasagna and salad with cheese bread.
53. I can deal with dust, sweeping etc. but I can't stand it when people don't clean up after themselves. Shut a cupboard if you open it, turn off lights if you turn them on. I think I must get that from my granny walker.
54. I am sarcastic and hateful sometimes. I don't mean to be...it's just me.
55. I hate cleaning bathrooms. Something about it makes me want to gag.
56. My husband is my very opposite and my best friend. He is outgoing, love people, intelligent, down to earth, not judgemental.
57. I love to shop.
58. I love to go to the movies.
59. I am very critical and need to work on that. I have very black and white thinking. I need God to help me with this. I tend to get this way when I am upset about something going on with me and I take it out on others.
60. Children and elderly people pull at my heart strings. LOVE 'EM!
61. I am a HUGE worrier.
62. I do not need much sleep at all.
63. I want to try working at Children's Hospital someday. To see the difference.
64. I love Chicago Bears football and the Huskers.
65. I love to read magazines.
66. I have brown hair and brown eyes (sometimes people say they are orange at times)
67. I love kids (especially preschool age kids) they are so fun.
68. I want to be more church oriented but to be honest I am sometimes afraid of the way my child may act at church so I avoid going.
69. I like to do laundry but doing dishes is less desired.
70. I love to get pedicures. I never get one because I am always thinking of other stuff.
71. I think you should always love your children unconditionally no matter what they do. Because you don't have to like your child's choices but you still have to love them.
72. I think families should spend alot of time together and most of it should be quality time. I really don't believe in leaving my child alot with babysitters (maybe family members is ok). This time we have with our kids is so few and far between it goes so fast.
73. I believe beauty is on the inside, not on the outside. Too bad not everyone else does.
74. I hate going to Wal-Mart but I can't resist the deals. It's a love / hate thing.
75. I don't believe couples should stay in bad marriages "for the children".
76. I think there is nothing better than being together as a family going to movies, playing games, and just being together.
77. My weakness is a child or a man crying.
78. I believe all kids should have parents that say "I love you" and "I am proud of you" to them all the time.
79. I believe in the power of prayer.
80. My favorite author is Jane Greene.
81. I want to have my kids to be healthier and then I am. I try to serve him lots of fruits and vege's. I want him to have a healthier life.
82. I am a social phobe. I have a hard time going in places by myself
83. I like to have a very cleaned, neat appearance to my house at all times. But sometimes I have to realize that it is just not possible.
84. I like to take pictures and email them to family so they know what is going on in our lives.
85. My worst fear is something happening to my son.
86. I have been known to over react. :)
87. My best girl friend lives hmmm 10 miles away and we have seen each other once this year.
88. I make lists...lots of lists....lists for everything.
89. I love quotes by people that are inspirational.
90. I tend to curse alot when I get mad and need to work on that.
91. I LOVE to play board games.
92. I am a picky eater. I don't like onions, I don't like tomatoes on food, I hate hot lettuce.
93. I like to go out and have a good time. But it's gotta be worthwhile for me to leave my son with a sitter. Also I like to drink but when I do it takes awhile to recover anymore..(age)
94. I want to start going to more places that have live bands, different things going on than just radio music and karaoke.
95. I love warm vanilla creme lotion and body wash.
96. My goal is to start exercising more so I can feel healthy.
97. We have pajama days at our house . Once or twice a month on a weekend. Nobody gets out of their pajamas and we just hang out all day.
98. If I could change something about myself it would probably be my patience level. Because I really struggle with that and sometimes that can affect so much
99. I have a disgusting habit of picking biting my nails.
100. I am a democrat living in a republican state
1. I am a mom to a very great 4 year old boy
2. I am a registered nurse in a pediatric intensive care unit
3. I am a wife and sometimes not a very good one but I need to work on that
4. I love to dance but don't as much anymore because of my insecurities
5. I love music and singing but can't sing well and don't know the words to most songs but will sing along anyway
6. I miss my great grandma walker, who died last year. I miss her talks and all her advice. She was so smart, patient, and just well rounded.
7. I am grateful. I am grateful for my house (no matter how little or small), I am grateful for my son, and thankful for all the blessings I have in my life.
8. I love my family and they are the most important thing in my life.
9. I always said I would get married and have lots and lots of kids. Well I am married and I have one and can only have one more. That is why I feel so strong about spending lots of time with your kids and loving them. Because not everyone can have lots of them and time goes so fast.
10. I love my friends even though we don't spend alot of time together .
11. I love to see different things and different places in my life.
12. I have an unhealthy need to please people.
13. I could never be a SAHM but working 2-3 days a week is great for me. God bless all those that can be SAHM's.
14. I love music of all genres especially (80's music is the best)except rap music with bad words.
15. I would love to have a bigger house so I could entertain people in my house more often.
16. I have a passion for organizing. If I had the money my whole house would be in bins, baskets, boxes, and containers. Oh, and labeled of course.
17. I am addicted to Grey's anatomy , One tree hill, and brothers and sisters.
18. I hate to cook but love to give my family good meals so I do it. It is more of a patience aspect.
19. I love to try new recipes.
20. I love to travel.
21. I love my husband and my baby more than life.
22. I love bakery goods. ( in this family that is known)
23. I would love to have a boat so we could go boating all summer.
24. I used to have to have make up on and hair done before even stepping out of the house. I also thought I had to have a new outfit every week. I got over it. I learned there are so many more important things in life.
25. I never have money in my wallet. Debit card !!
26. I want to start doing yoga and finding more inner peace.
27. I absolutely love the beach. I wish we lived near one so I could sit there at nite with my family and watch the sunset and be surrounded my peace.
28. I love food.
29. I have clothes in my closet that don't fit and have tags on them. I am saving them for that day I fit back into them...Ha Ha
30. My favorite color is red.
31. I wish I could/would go to church and be able to incorporate that into my life because I think of it often.
32. I hate confrontations.
33. I can't stand it when people complain about everything. But I think I complain alot myself. So something I need to work on.
34. My first job was in medical records at a hospital. I have always worked in a hospital since I was 16.
35. I was a candy striper when I was younger.
36. I have never had a lot of friends. But the ones I do have I consider to be the best a person could ever have.
37. My favorite season is Fall.
38. I love to wear sandals the summer.
39. I love to read and can usually finish a good book in a matter of days/hours.
40. I love school and have always found it to come easy to me.
41. My son was born at 28 weeks gestation.
42. I have severe preeclampsia with pregnancy and therefore can only have one more.
43. I am terrified of heights. Trying to show my son not to be afraid of heights and that is making me taking new steps upward.
44. I LOVE Mexican food.
45. We are trying to have another baby currently.
46. I broke my tib/fib (lower leg bones) in 1998 and had to have a cast for 6 months and took me 8 months to learn to walk again the right way.
47. I love cards. It could be homemade or just a letter on stationary.
48. I love paper. All kinds of paper, note pads, stickies.
49. I am a perfectionist to a fault.
50. I am a control freak.
51. I am uncomfortable around people I don't know well.
52. My favorite meal at home is lasagna and salad with cheese bread.
53. I can deal with dust, sweeping etc. but I can't stand it when people don't clean up after themselves. Shut a cupboard if you open it, turn off lights if you turn them on. I think I must get that from my granny walker.
54. I am sarcastic and hateful sometimes. I don't mean to be...it's just me.
55. I hate cleaning bathrooms. Something about it makes me want to gag.
56. My husband is my very opposite and my best friend. He is outgoing, love people, intelligent, down to earth, not judgemental.
57. I love to shop.
58. I love to go to the movies.
59. I am very critical and need to work on that. I have very black and white thinking. I need God to help me with this. I tend to get this way when I am upset about something going on with me and I take it out on others.
60. Children and elderly people pull at my heart strings. LOVE 'EM!
61. I am a HUGE worrier.
62. I do not need much sleep at all.
63. I want to try working at Children's Hospital someday. To see the difference.
64. I love Chicago Bears football and the Huskers.
65. I love to read magazines.
66. I have brown hair and brown eyes (sometimes people say they are orange at times)
67. I love kids (especially preschool age kids) they are so fun.
68. I want to be more church oriented but to be honest I am sometimes afraid of the way my child may act at church so I avoid going.
69. I like to do laundry but doing dishes is less desired.
70. I love to get pedicures. I never get one because I am always thinking of other stuff.
71. I think you should always love your children unconditionally no matter what they do. Because you don't have to like your child's choices but you still have to love them.
72. I think families should spend alot of time together and most of it should be quality time. I really don't believe in leaving my child alot with babysitters (maybe family members is ok). This time we have with our kids is so few and far between it goes so fast.
73. I believe beauty is on the inside, not on the outside. Too bad not everyone else does.
74. I hate going to Wal-Mart but I can't resist the deals. It's a love / hate thing.
75. I don't believe couples should stay in bad marriages "for the children".
76. I think there is nothing better than being together as a family going to movies, playing games, and just being together.
77. My weakness is a child or a man crying.
78. I believe all kids should have parents that say "I love you" and "I am proud of you" to them all the time.
79. I believe in the power of prayer.
80. My favorite author is Jane Greene.
81. I want to have my kids to be healthier and then I am. I try to serve him lots of fruits and vege's. I want him to have a healthier life.
82. I am a social phobe. I have a hard time going in places by myself
83. I like to have a very cleaned, neat appearance to my house at all times. But sometimes I have to realize that it is just not possible.
84. I like to take pictures and email them to family so they know what is going on in our lives.
85. My worst fear is something happening to my son.
86. I have been known to over react. :)
87. My best girl friend lives hmmm 10 miles away and we have seen each other once this year.
88. I make lists...lots of lists....lists for everything.
89. I love quotes by people that are inspirational.
90. I tend to curse alot when I get mad and need to work on that.
91. I LOVE to play board games.
92. I am a picky eater. I don't like onions, I don't like tomatoes on food, I hate hot lettuce.
93. I like to go out and have a good time. But it's gotta be worthwhile for me to leave my son with a sitter. Also I like to drink but when I do it takes awhile to recover anymore..(age)
94. I want to start going to more places that have live bands, different things going on than just radio music and karaoke.
95. I love warm vanilla creme lotion and body wash.
96. My goal is to start exercising more so I can feel healthy.
97. We have pajama days at our house . Once or twice a month on a weekend. Nobody gets out of their pajamas and we just hang out all day.
98. If I could change something about myself it would probably be my patience level. Because I really struggle with that and sometimes that can affect so much
99. I have a disgusting habit of picking biting my nails.
100. I am a democrat living in a republican state
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Party is over...
Well the party is over and we all had a great time. We had a pool party at the local YMCA here in town and it was a great time. All the kids went swimming and alot of adults too. Peyton enjoyed himself . It was fun watching him jump off the edge of the pool into his Dad's arms. He feels so safe with us. It is great to watch him still have that need to have protection and safety but still he is growing so big and strong. It was great to see his family surrounded around him and everyone having a good time. Thanks to everyone who came and I hope you all enjoyed. Thanks to everyone for all the gifts and everything that you do for us throughout the year to help with Peyton and developing his kind spirit.
Birthday celebration
Today is a big day at our house. Four years ago today, I was in a hospital bed wondering what the day would bring. It brought us a wonderful little boy who is now 4 years old and the greatest miracle and the best thing that ever happened to me. Peyton russell Dilly was born at 120pm on Feb 10th 2003. He weighed only 2lbs 7 0z and was 15 in long. He was 28wks gestational age.
I had a terrible headache, a blood pressure that was dangerous, and a lot of concerns and worries. I was scared and worried of what that day would hold. Now I can say that day held blessings and miracles. Today I think many people think it is just another birthday party. But today is a day of celebrations, miracles, and thankfulness to the lord. So today as we celebrate, Brad and I will know the meaning behind this party is something bigger than just a party. There are lots of families that are not as blessed as us to have the absolutely healthy child we have. I am also blessed to be here as well since I was the one so sick with preeclampsia. I often think what if things would have went a different way that day. How our lives could be so different. I think as I take care of all the medically fragile kids at work how blessed we are. Many of them born at the same gestational age as Peyton and even later. I think how I could be that mom, dad, family and how my life could be so very different.
So please today hug your families, enjoy your children, and remember no day is guaranteed and what the future holds nobody may know.
I had a terrible headache, a blood pressure that was dangerous, and a lot of concerns and worries. I was scared and worried of what that day would hold. Now I can say that day held blessings and miracles. Today I think many people think it is just another birthday party. But today is a day of celebrations, miracles, and thankfulness to the lord. So today as we celebrate, Brad and I will know the meaning behind this party is something bigger than just a party. There are lots of families that are not as blessed as us to have the absolutely healthy child we have. I am also blessed to be here as well since I was the one so sick with preeclampsia. I often think what if things would have went a different way that day. How our lives could be so different. I think as I take care of all the medically fragile kids at work how blessed we are. Many of them born at the same gestational age as Peyton and even later. I think how I could be that mom, dad, family and how my life could be so very different.
So please today hug your families, enjoy your children, and remember no day is guaranteed and what the future holds nobody may know.
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