Last year I did 100 things that I was grateful for. This year I would like to point out what I am grateful for but not as many things. Not because my list has dwindled but because I don't want to get to redundant.
1- Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. The Trinity if you will. Without them my life would be a big ball of anger and confusion. I am grateful for their teachings and help in all that I do and don't do.
2- Brian. My wonderful husband who does so much for my little family unit. He works so hard and it shows in all that he does. I love that he is incredibly motivated to become a better person. I love that he is so supportive of whatever I choose to do and not do.
3- Aidan. The light of my life. As he grows older I love him even more. I love listening to him tell me stories and ask questions. I am nervous about some of the questions he should be asking any day now, but with Brian around, we will do fine.
4- Trials and tribulations. This last year has been a sorrowful year. I have lost many loved ones. I have been devasted by the loss of a pregnancy. I am truly amazed at how something could enter and exit my life so fast could effect me the way it has. I truly hope I have learned all that I needed to learn from losing my baby, because I am scared of it happening again. But I am grateful to have been able to see who truly cared for me and my family.
5- My parents. Their year has been as trying as mine and I am grateful for their example. Heartache and sorrow are horrible but love and happiness can exist if you try and find them. I would love to experience harmony. That's my hope.
6- My in-laws. What a blessing they are to my family. I have learned a lot from all of them and I am extremely grateful for all their help. They were amazing when I lost the baby. Absolutely AMAZING!
7- My grandparents. They drive me utterly insane, but I would be lost without them. They are my rocks. I love them for all the do. I am so thankful that Aidan has such a good relationship with them.
8- Suzie Q. I find it funny that my Aunt is my bestest bestie in the whole world. She is absolutely wonderful and talented and I love her oodles.
9- Holly and Gary. I love them so. I am so happy that I have been able to spend time with them the last couple of years.
10- Uncle Reed and Family. He has been so fun to be around. Without his happy face around I would be so sad. Aidan loves it when he comes and plays, and I love our quick visits.
11- Knowledge and understanding. I love being about the pick up a book and learn and understand it. This has helped me so much in my need to further my understanding for sewing.
12- My sewing machine. I have used it nearly everyday this last year and wouldn't trade that time for anything. I love being able to create and make with my own hands.
13- Technology. So many reasons, but mainly for keeping in contact.
14- Facebook. In addition to technology I love how FB helps me to stay connected with people I normally wouldn't (because I am lazy).
15- Netflix. Oh how they have saved me on some days home alone with Aidan.
16- Medicine/Antibotics. My family has been sick lately and I am grateful for medicine to help us get better faster.
17- Our house. I love my home and I am grateful because during these cold months we can stay nice and warm.
18- A full bodega. Bodega is my nickname for our food storage. I love that we have it and I am grateful for the space we have to add to it.
19- Good friends. Nothing is better than having good friends to visit with and play with.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
One month...
Let me start by saying that I am amazed I went more than a month without posting anything. It feels weird and a bit crazy. I have tried to update but it has gotten to be a pain. My pictures wouldn't upload and then I went from having the desktop all to myself to sharing it with three other people. I am not complaining, I just haven't had motivation to blog when the desktop has been free.
A little information about the last month.
Matt, Brian's brother is still staying with us. Not to sound corny or anything but it has been good to have him around. Brian enjoys his company and conversation, Aidan enjoys playing with Uncle Matt and watching television with him, and I enjoy the break from both Brian and Aidan and I enjoy the extra set of hands for things around the house. Matt has been good about entertaining Aidan while I do housework/day care work/cooking etc. Matt shoveled our driveway last night for us, that was very nice.
This last month has been busy for a number of little reasons. We virtually have sold the truck. We haven't exchanged any titles or anything but someone else is paying the payments and then after the first of the year they plan on buying it from us. What a little relief that will be! It is sad that we have been getting rid of all of Brian's vehicles but he seems okay with it. Because we are down to one car, we are always on the move.
This last month at the day care I have worked 16 out of 20 workable days. Funny how my pretend job has turned itself into a real job. I am not complaining, too much, because I love being able to help out during the holidays and all the money spent in regards to them. I only have one complaint about the day care; there are not enough substitutes. I am a substitute. I know I shouldn't complain because that means that I will be getting lots of shifts, and I love shifts. But, for example, Aidan got sick and because I was working I couldn't find anyone to come and sub for me (the sub). Thank goodness for my grandparents (Aidan's Great Grandparents), they have saved me lots this last week.
That being discussed Aidan has been to the doctor three times this last month. In mid-October I finally got him into the doctor for his well baby checkup. It was late and well past due, but the doctor said that with two shots we could get Aidan all caught up. At this visit we also decided to get the flu shot (both of us) and then we discussed with the doctor about his statistics. Aidan's head circumference was in the 95th percentile (I forget the exact measurement~~37 inches maybe), his height is 40 inches tall making him in the 97th percentile and his weight, at 42 pounds put him at 103rd percentile. The doctor told me I needed to try and get him to lose four pounds and then he would be ideal. I was slightly disgusted by this comment, but I understand. Aidan is by no means FAT. I am FAT! Aidan is just, Aidan he isn't FAT! I digress.
While at the doctor appointment, I mentioned earlier both of us getting flu shots. Aidan went first and got very mad at the nurse, understandably I am afraid. But the funny part was when it was my turn. Aidan was across the room watching the nurse like a hawk, once she pulled out the needle for my arm, Aidan attacked her. "You are mean, you don't hurt my mommy. Stop it! Stop it!" It was both endearing and silly. Luckily I only had the one shot because she was finishing up as he began to attack. I gave him a big hug and told him that mommy was fine and that the nurse didn't hurt me. Everything was okay. As we were leaving Aidan noticed some suckers. He looked at the nurse and said " I get one for being so nice." I said to Aidan "You weren't very nice, I don't think you should get one, you hurt the nurses feelings." To which Aidan replied "if she say sorry first, I say sorry. Then we both get suckers." The nurse laughed and then they made up and Aidan got a sucker. Sometimes I am curious as to whether or not it is a good idea for us to be going to the day care, then on days like these I realize that he really is learning stuff. My son is learning how to compromise/negotiate.
The second doctors visit was because one of his shots made me nervous. Aidan has never reacted to any shots in the past but the pneumoccoal was horrible for him. His leg grew red and swollen and was very warm to the touch. After about three days we took him into the doctor and he said that it was normal. Two days later Aidan had a huge bruise on his leg. Now his is fine.
Last Thursday, Aidan threw up at day care. Poor guy! I couldn't get off so Bob and Virgie came and got him and babysat him until I got off. Throughout the weekend he grew lathargic and ornery. Constant vomiting and then he had some major eye boogers. On Monday we took him to the doctor. From looking at him across the room she knew exactly what he had. Pink eye in both eyes, a ruptured blood vessel in his right eye, a cold and then she found that he had a severe ear infection in his left ear (she couldn't believe it hadn't ruptured). Fast forward two days. Mom has contracted pink eye and the cold. Dad has contracted the cold. And Aidan is on the mend and quite happy. I love medicine.
Yesterday we got our first major snowfall of the year. Everyone called it a blizzard. We were supposed to get something like 10 inches of snow in six hours. We got like 4 inches in 12 hours. Winter advisory is still in effect but I don't expect much from it. The sun is shinning and it is freezing cold outside.
Our Christmas shopping is 87% complete. I love it! I really hate Christmas shopping in December. People lose their common sense and the meaning of the season. People are vicious and I would just prefer to avoid all the Scrooges involved with Christmas. I am actually looking forward to putting up Christmas decorations this weekend.
And that is in a nutshell our month.
A little information about the last month.
Matt, Brian's brother is still staying with us. Not to sound corny or anything but it has been good to have him around. Brian enjoys his company and conversation, Aidan enjoys playing with Uncle Matt and watching television with him, and I enjoy the break from both Brian and Aidan and I enjoy the extra set of hands for things around the house. Matt has been good about entertaining Aidan while I do housework/day care work/cooking etc. Matt shoveled our driveway last night for us, that was very nice.
This last month has been busy for a number of little reasons. We virtually have sold the truck. We haven't exchanged any titles or anything but someone else is paying the payments and then after the first of the year they plan on buying it from us. What a little relief that will be! It is sad that we have been getting rid of all of Brian's vehicles but he seems okay with it. Because we are down to one car, we are always on the move.
This last month at the day care I have worked 16 out of 20 workable days. Funny how my pretend job has turned itself into a real job. I am not complaining, too much, because I love being able to help out during the holidays and all the money spent in regards to them. I only have one complaint about the day care; there are not enough substitutes. I am a substitute. I know I shouldn't complain because that means that I will be getting lots of shifts, and I love shifts. But, for example, Aidan got sick and because I was working I couldn't find anyone to come and sub for me (the sub). Thank goodness for my grandparents (Aidan's Great Grandparents), they have saved me lots this last week.
That being discussed Aidan has been to the doctor three times this last month. In mid-October I finally got him into the doctor for his well baby checkup. It was late and well past due, but the doctor said that with two shots we could get Aidan all caught up. At this visit we also decided to get the flu shot (both of us) and then we discussed with the doctor about his statistics. Aidan's head circumference was in the 95th percentile (I forget the exact measurement~~37 inches maybe), his height is 40 inches tall making him in the 97th percentile and his weight, at 42 pounds put him at 103rd percentile. The doctor told me I needed to try and get him to lose four pounds and then he would be ideal. I was slightly disgusted by this comment, but I understand. Aidan is by no means FAT. I am FAT! Aidan is just, Aidan he isn't FAT! I digress.
While at the doctor appointment, I mentioned earlier both of us getting flu shots. Aidan went first and got very mad at the nurse, understandably I am afraid. But the funny part was when it was my turn. Aidan was across the room watching the nurse like a hawk, once she pulled out the needle for my arm, Aidan attacked her. "You are mean, you don't hurt my mommy. Stop it! Stop it!" It was both endearing and silly. Luckily I only had the one shot because she was finishing up as he began to attack. I gave him a big hug and told him that mommy was fine and that the nurse didn't hurt me. Everything was okay. As we were leaving Aidan noticed some suckers. He looked at the nurse and said " I get one for being so nice." I said to Aidan "You weren't very nice, I don't think you should get one, you hurt the nurses feelings." To which Aidan replied "if she say sorry first, I say sorry. Then we both get suckers." The nurse laughed and then they made up and Aidan got a sucker. Sometimes I am curious as to whether or not it is a good idea for us to be going to the day care, then on days like these I realize that he really is learning stuff. My son is learning how to compromise/negotiate.
The second doctors visit was because one of his shots made me nervous. Aidan has never reacted to any shots in the past but the pneumoccoal was horrible for him. His leg grew red and swollen and was very warm to the touch. After about three days we took him into the doctor and he said that it was normal. Two days later Aidan had a huge bruise on his leg. Now his is fine.
Last Thursday, Aidan threw up at day care. Poor guy! I couldn't get off so Bob and Virgie came and got him and babysat him until I got off. Throughout the weekend he grew lathargic and ornery. Constant vomiting and then he had some major eye boogers. On Monday we took him to the doctor. From looking at him across the room she knew exactly what he had. Pink eye in both eyes, a ruptured blood vessel in his right eye, a cold and then she found that he had a severe ear infection in his left ear (she couldn't believe it hadn't ruptured). Fast forward two days. Mom has contracted pink eye and the cold. Dad has contracted the cold. And Aidan is on the mend and quite happy. I love medicine.
Yesterday we got our first major snowfall of the year. Everyone called it a blizzard. We were supposed to get something like 10 inches of snow in six hours. We got like 4 inches in 12 hours. Winter advisory is still in effect but I don't expect much from it. The sun is shinning and it is freezing cold outside.
Our Christmas shopping is 87% complete. I love it! I really hate Christmas shopping in December. People lose their common sense and the meaning of the season. People are vicious and I would just prefer to avoid all the Scrooges involved with Christmas. I am actually looking forward to putting up Christmas decorations this weekend.
And that is in a nutshell our month.
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