O, yes this Alaskan house hold is no longer quiet. It is alive with funny phrases, new words and mispronunciations, but full of love. Shall we begin?
Ailish's: hot saucy = hot sausage, paza =pizza, car, "I please.", "Mommy/Daddy, may I please watch a show?", "I please watch the Anna show?" = Frozen, "I want eat.", "Yes please.", "Ian, no cry!", "I want out.", "Sit with me.", "Mommy puh (kiss) Daddy.", "I want home.", "Not me!", "Ian pooted on me (she was in tears)!" California, home, whoo = owl, grr = bear (I think one gets the picture).
Ian's: Momma, Daddy, puppy, hot, this, thank you, not, me, apple, pie, car, "Help me Daddy (his first sentence I think).", "Thank you Daddy." "Thank you Momma"
There is so many more, but I am too tired to recall.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Blizzard, Stranded, and Cabin Fever
It all started about two Thursday's ago. Ailish had a lovely play date with her friend Logan. They watched the new movie "Frozen" as they ate the wonderful display of fruit and popcorn Logan's mom prepared for them. By the time we watched "Frozen" one and a half times it was time for the daddy's to get off work. So, Ailish and I were in agreement to pick daddy up from work so he would not have to walk home in the wind, snow, and rain. We parked outside the hanger and waited and waited and waited until I decided to turn the vehicle off (bad decision). Ailish and I continue to wait 15 more minutes until daddy finally got off work. We were relieved since Ian had been crying practically the whole time. Will gets in and the vehicle does not start (I had tried a couple of times with no success). Will went back in the hanger to see if someone could give us a jump. It took about 20 minutes of trying for the vehicle to start. All the while Ian is screaming and Ailish is in the driver's seat pretending to drive, sweetly saying, "This is fun!"while smiling from ear to ear.
We were really blessed with our friends pick up truck for the weekend. Ailish was so excited as Will put her in the truck. She kept saying, "Big truck." "I'm cool." as she giggled and smiled. Ailish and Ian were able to attend a fun birthday party that included looking for dragon eggs on Old Woman trail. Unfortunately, I didn't put the kids snow pants on. We ended up hiking off trail over creeks and wide gaped wooden bridge. Ian loved it! Even after falling and rolling into the snow. On the other hand, poor Ailish about had hypothermia with fatigue setting in. Daddy had to rush her back to the birthday boys house to warm up before the final dragon egg find. It didn't help that the evening before we bundled the kids up in the Bob double jogging stroller and mushed through the insane wind, snow, and ice to the exchange. Ailish insisted not to wear a hat on the way back on Daddy's shoulders. By the end of the weekend Ailish was doing front flips off our love seat and laughing. By Monday daddy had installed the new starter and everyone was happy to have "wheels" again. Although it was nice to be in a big truck again and windows actually rolled down. We so took advantage of that!
We were really blessed with our friends pick up truck for the weekend. Ailish was so excited as Will put her in the truck. She kept saying, "Big truck." "I'm cool." as she giggled and smiled. Ailish and Ian were able to attend a fun birthday party that included looking for dragon eggs on Old Woman trail. Unfortunately, I didn't put the kids snow pants on. We ended up hiking off trail over creeks and wide gaped wooden bridge. Ian loved it! Even after falling and rolling into the snow. On the other hand, poor Ailish about had hypothermia with fatigue setting in. Daddy had to rush her back to the birthday boys house to warm up before the final dragon egg find. It didn't help that the evening before we bundled the kids up in the Bob double jogging stroller and mushed through the insane wind, snow, and ice to the exchange. Ailish insisted not to wear a hat on the way back on Daddy's shoulders. By the end of the weekend Ailish was doing front flips off our love seat and laughing. By Monday daddy had installed the new starter and everyone was happy to have "wheels" again. Although it was nice to be in a big truck again and windows actually rolled down. We so took advantage of that!
Friday, January 24, 2014
California and 5 Nights Left
Two days after Christmas we flew off this mostly dreary island and headed for California to meet up with Will's family. Shortly after landing we found out we were the last plane out due to fog that moved in 5 minutes after our take off. While in the deserted portion of the airport my friend and I let our kids run around before our connecting flights. It seemed to be no hazards until we realized there was a cement staircase behind one of the counters. I thought nothing of it when Will returned from a cat nap and I let Ian down to get his wiggles out. Before we knew it Ian was at the edge of the cement staircase looking down. I stood frozen with my hands covering my mouth praying. There was nothing I could do physically since Will was halfway to Ian's rescue. Thank the Lord he made Will fast too and our little guy didn't fall down! We made it to our destination with happy flying kids until the hour or so car ride with Papa back to the beach house. Ian decided to cry and scream for all but the first 15 minutes or so. The few days with Will's family were busy but full of great memories. Ailish had a blast with her cousins bumping down stairs, watching movies, dancing, playing on the beach, and zip lining off a pirate ship. Ian kept everyone on their feet with two staircases going down from the main floor and one going up. He also loved the beach and kept running into the ocean, chasing birds, and pointing at planes, "This?"
It was then off to visit our friends one last time before their big move East. Nothing short of adventurous. I wish I could share a funny story, but it will have to remain for face to face conversations. However, Ian decided to play magician and disappeared from the driveway. Yes, the driveway and mind you it was about dusk when folks get off work. Will and I ran into the streets yelling for him and scanning every inch with no sign of him. Will went to check the house as I kept walking down the street when I hear, "He's here!" Thank you Lord! Ian had snuck pass the moving truck, at least four adults, through the garage, up a couple steps, through the house, and was at the bottom of their staircase playing with magnetic letters. After quick teary goodbyes we headed for the airport, boarded our flight, and landed at one of the dirtiest airports we had ever been to. We literally saw a dog poop in every ones path (the owner did pick it up right away) and an unidentified sandwich in the elevator. Will defined it best as if being in a gas station restroom. Finally, on our last leg to the island. I was bummed. The sunshine and warmth did a number on me. We were about to land when the flight attended announced we would be circling the island until the runway cleared, but it didn't. By this time Ailish kept saying, "I'm done." Me too! So back to Anchorage, where they re booked us on another airline with Ian and I on an afternoon flight. and Ailish and Will on an evening flight. We were very happy when they got us one for the next day. We were "All done." and just wanted showers. We opted out of finding a place on base and splurged an extra $20 for convenience and sanity. We were all happy to be "done" for the day. Even if it was only 10am. After rest and showers we hit up our favorite pizza place in the area, Mooses' Tooth. Got to love gluten free pizza! Then off to a couple stores we would normally take for granted and picked up a few things for Ian's first birthday. By that time it was dinner time. Chinese. O, how I miss greasy Chinese food. To add the cherry on top heated seats in our rental car and the best sleep we had all week. We made it back safe and sound the next day with even more room in our suitcases, imagine that? The laughter of Ailish whenever we landed on our flights were priceless and so was seeing how happy they were to play outside every day instead of looking out the window longingly. Ailish was super bummed for a whole week when we got back, but that has kept us busy to keep her mind off of California.
Ian enjoyed his first birthday and his gluten free chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting and a gluten free dinosaur sugar cooking iced in green. The most played with gift thus far is his tool bench. That hammer hits everything. Poor Ailish's head. Don't worry he is getting early time outs and talking to's. As of a few days ago the hammer has been used in proper places such as the tool bench, the chess, and the wall.
O, and how can I forget "Da do baby!" Aka Doctor baby. Which is Doc McStuffins. We had to take her on the trip. We were relieved when Ailish stuffed her in the suitcase, because we could not find the off switch. This did lead to many questions of Da do baby's whereabouts on the flights. We reassured her she would see her again once we got out luggage. Leaving and returning. Ailish was satisfied in flight with complimentary orange juice and Doc McStuffin shows on my kindle. She was a princess.
Well, I am very happy to say that there are only 5 nights left for Will to work and then he will be on days!!! It hasn't been too bad minus tonight with the kids and only weekends for Will and I to have time together.
Tonight goes down in the books. How long does it take to make a simple salad...with kids? An hour or so. Chop. chop. Ian! Chop. Chop. Ailish! Get the picture? O, and throw in. "Pooh pooh!" Yes, we have begun potty training on Ailish's initiative. She had no accidents yesterday. We did eat. We vacuumed. They brushed their teeth. We did read. Ailish took a couple potty breaks with nothing to show for it. They went to sleep with me feeding Ian and Ailish's head in my lap as I stroked her hair. And somewhere in the blur before bath time. Ailish messed her paints, went some more and the toilet, dropped her book into the trash where her messed undies lay to rest, then more mess on the toilet seat to make sure she went, and then her long beautiful hair brushed against her pooh. And that is when I realized we just may have to cut her hair.
It was then off to visit our friends one last time before their big move East. Nothing short of adventurous. I wish I could share a funny story, but it will have to remain for face to face conversations. However, Ian decided to play magician and disappeared from the driveway. Yes, the driveway and mind you it was about dusk when folks get off work. Will and I ran into the streets yelling for him and scanning every inch with no sign of him. Will went to check the house as I kept walking down the street when I hear, "He's here!" Thank you Lord! Ian had snuck pass the moving truck, at least four adults, through the garage, up a couple steps, through the house, and was at the bottom of their staircase playing with magnetic letters. After quick teary goodbyes we headed for the airport, boarded our flight, and landed at one of the dirtiest airports we had ever been to. We literally saw a dog poop in every ones path (the owner did pick it up right away) and an unidentified sandwich in the elevator. Will defined it best as if being in a gas station restroom. Finally, on our last leg to the island. I was bummed. The sunshine and warmth did a number on me. We were about to land when the flight attended announced we would be circling the island until the runway cleared, but it didn't. By this time Ailish kept saying, "I'm done." Me too! So back to Anchorage, where they re booked us on another airline with Ian and I on an afternoon flight. and Ailish and Will on an evening flight. We were very happy when they got us one for the next day. We were "All done." and just wanted showers. We opted out of finding a place on base and splurged an extra $20 for convenience and sanity. We were all happy to be "done" for the day. Even if it was only 10am. After rest and showers we hit up our favorite pizza place in the area, Mooses' Tooth. Got to love gluten free pizza! Then off to a couple stores we would normally take for granted and picked up a few things for Ian's first birthday. By that time it was dinner time. Chinese. O, how I miss greasy Chinese food. To add the cherry on top heated seats in our rental car and the best sleep we had all week. We made it back safe and sound the next day with even more room in our suitcases, imagine that? The laughter of Ailish whenever we landed on our flights were priceless and so was seeing how happy they were to play outside every day instead of looking out the window longingly. Ailish was super bummed for a whole week when we got back, but that has kept us busy to keep her mind off of California.
Ian enjoyed his first birthday and his gluten free chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting and a gluten free dinosaur sugar cooking iced in green. The most played with gift thus far is his tool bench. That hammer hits everything. Poor Ailish's head. Don't worry he is getting early time outs and talking to's. As of a few days ago the hammer has been used in proper places such as the tool bench, the chess, and the wall.
O, and how can I forget "Da do baby!" Aka Doctor baby. Which is Doc McStuffins. We had to take her on the trip. We were relieved when Ailish stuffed her in the suitcase, because we could not find the off switch. This did lead to many questions of Da do baby's whereabouts on the flights. We reassured her she would see her again once we got out luggage. Leaving and returning. Ailish was satisfied in flight with complimentary orange juice and Doc McStuffin shows on my kindle. She was a princess.
Well, I am very happy to say that there are only 5 nights left for Will to work and then he will be on days!!! It hasn't been too bad minus tonight with the kids and only weekends for Will and I to have time together.
Tonight goes down in the books. How long does it take to make a simple salad...with kids? An hour or so. Chop. chop. Ian! Chop. Chop. Ailish! Get the picture? O, and throw in. "Pooh pooh!" Yes, we have begun potty training on Ailish's initiative. She had no accidents yesterday. We did eat. We vacuumed. They brushed their teeth. We did read. Ailish took a couple potty breaks with nothing to show for it. They went to sleep with me feeding Ian and Ailish's head in my lap as I stroked her hair. And somewhere in the blur before bath time. Ailish messed her paints, went some more and the toilet, dropped her book into the trash where her messed undies lay to rest, then more mess on the toilet seat to make sure she went, and then her long beautiful hair brushed against her pooh. And that is when I realized we just may have to cut her hair.
Friday, November 15, 2013
The Big Three 0h!
That is write ladies and gentlemen, this momma is thirty! Yikes! Where has the time gone? Lets recap the last week.
Will went deer hunting on Monday with a friend from church. He came back with half a deer and a trip to get stitch. I'm just thankful he made it back. Apparently, he could have fell off the four wheeler trail when stuck on a rock with a 200 foot drop on one side.
We celebrated four wonderful years of marriage by going out to breakfast with our darling children. Ailish likes to point at pictured mermaids there and say, "Mommy!" and the pictured fisherman, "Daddy!"
Ian has snuggled me the last two nights for comfort, thanks to teething. However, there was something so sweet and special about last nights snuggles and him reclining on the couch watching a Hallmark movie with me until he fell asleep. I did try to block his view but then he would cry. I love those moments when I am awake in knowing I love my job as mommy.
I must admit I was dreading today because I can no longer say I am in my 20's. Hello 30! Thankfully, I woke with a skip in my step and a smile on my face. Will noticed and appreciated it which made me think, "How many mornings have I woke up grouchy?" I don't really want to know! I just want to make a change. With Ian snuggled to me on the couch and Ailish waking up running toward me with a smile and anticipating a good morning hug and kiss. It was great! She crawled up on the couch too and we watched part of a Hallmark movie. Then upon request I made her "Tea" which is actually a very deluded latte. Blueberry pancakes and bacon. Will came out wondering why I was doing all this on my birthday. Well, love, because I love you and wanted you to sleep since you work nights. Also because yesterday was our Anniversary and we didn't have our pancakes yesterday. Then I excused myself to capture the sunrise taking my protege with me (Ailish). She is becoming quite the photographer at age 2. We had fun taking pictures of the sunrise and us together. As well as the H-60 and C130 taking off. Special indeed to have happy times with my girl! Next on the agenda after breakfast was a treat for more coffee! Love having a"Bob Marley" White Mocha with whip cream from Harborside. I then made a hair appointment for Wednesday. I will leave the style up to the stylist! Daring, I know. Will then made homemade gluten-free calazones for my birthday and then some orange sherbet vanilla ice cream for dessert (not homemade). The day was also filled with tea parties, duck duck goose, dance party in the kids room, the playground, and Ian standing up on his own and truly a walker now. Turning 30 wasn't that bad after all. It was great!
Disclaimer: Will got a whole deer, but shared the meat with his friend due to an unfortunate event of wrong size bullets sold to Will causing a buck loss (buck lived). So our friend let him take the next shot with his gun. Will injured himself while throwing the fat out. As soon as he walked in the door I could tell he was in pain. He went to medical and received 3 stitches. Will's wrist is healing up nicely despite the bruising. We will be going on an actual date for our anniversary tomorrow.
Ailish's new words/sayings/noises: Candle, Handle, Pants, Paint, Brush, snorts like a pig, sounds like a monkey, Is baby all done? You all done? Is baby done eating? I want eat! Water. Papa. I want Papa (wish I knew which one she meant)!
Ailish and Ian laughing at each other and Ian picking on Ailish in the race car grocery cart.
Will went deer hunting on Monday with a friend from church. He came back with half a deer and a trip to get stitch. I'm just thankful he made it back. Apparently, he could have fell off the four wheeler trail when stuck on a rock with a 200 foot drop on one side.
We celebrated four wonderful years of marriage by going out to breakfast with our darling children. Ailish likes to point at pictured mermaids there and say, "Mommy!" and the pictured fisherman, "Daddy!"
Ian has snuggled me the last two nights for comfort, thanks to teething. However, there was something so sweet and special about last nights snuggles and him reclining on the couch watching a Hallmark movie with me until he fell asleep. I did try to block his view but then he would cry. I love those moments when I am awake in knowing I love my job as mommy.
I must admit I was dreading today because I can no longer say I am in my 20's. Hello 30! Thankfully, I woke with a skip in my step and a smile on my face. Will noticed and appreciated it which made me think, "How many mornings have I woke up grouchy?" I don't really want to know! I just want to make a change. With Ian snuggled to me on the couch and Ailish waking up running toward me with a smile and anticipating a good morning hug and kiss. It was great! She crawled up on the couch too and we watched part of a Hallmark movie. Then upon request I made her "Tea" which is actually a very deluded latte. Blueberry pancakes and bacon. Will came out wondering why I was doing all this on my birthday. Well, love, because I love you and wanted you to sleep since you work nights. Also because yesterday was our Anniversary and we didn't have our pancakes yesterday. Then I excused myself to capture the sunrise taking my protege with me (Ailish). She is becoming quite the photographer at age 2. We had fun taking pictures of the sunrise and us together. As well as the H-60 and C130 taking off. Special indeed to have happy times with my girl! Next on the agenda after breakfast was a treat for more coffee! Love having a"Bob Marley" White Mocha with whip cream from Harborside. I then made a hair appointment for Wednesday. I will leave the style up to the stylist! Daring, I know. Will then made homemade gluten-free calazones for my birthday and then some orange sherbet vanilla ice cream for dessert (not homemade). The day was also filled with tea parties, duck duck goose, dance party in the kids room, the playground, and Ian standing up on his own and truly a walker now. Turning 30 wasn't that bad after all. It was great!
Disclaimer: Will got a whole deer, but shared the meat with his friend due to an unfortunate event of wrong size bullets sold to Will causing a buck loss (buck lived). So our friend let him take the next shot with his gun. Will injured himself while throwing the fat out. As soon as he walked in the door I could tell he was in pain. He went to medical and received 3 stitches. Will's wrist is healing up nicely despite the bruising. We will be going on an actual date for our anniversary tomorrow.
Ailish's new words/sayings/noises: Candle, Handle, Pants, Paint, Brush, snorts like a pig, sounds like a monkey, Is baby all done? You all done? Is baby done eating? I want eat! Water. Papa. I want Papa (wish I knew which one she meant)!
Ailish and Ian laughing at each other and Ian picking on Ailish in the race car grocery cart.
Monday, October 28, 2013
A Glimpse of Hope
What does a restful night sleep with only one wake up do for this momma?
Wonders!
1) Happy Momma
2) Happy Kids: Ailish's smile and laughter combined with mine while making orange cream cupcakes were priceless. She even help crack an egg and then licked her fingers.
3) A quick moving momma: I don't think I have gotten ready as quick as I did this morning since college.
4) Willing to do things to help out.
5) A more patient momma: Ailish's adorable wardrobe change was as followed- Lavender no sleeve long flow dress with my silver shiny head band worn hippy style with pink boots;
I interrupt my current blogging to say Will saw a bear asleep on top of a dead walrus.
5) Next was Ailish wearing a purple tutu leotard to dance. A fourth of July dress; her too small beach cover dress and for going outside she put her Oshkosh Girl skinny jeans on with lady bug socks purple Keens sneakers, a red coat, and a pink crochet hat with a pink flower on it.
6) Special moments at the play ground swinging together. Ailish on her tummy and Mommy with Ian snuggled in the Ergo. Ian laughed. Ailish taking turns with the neighborhood kids on the swing. Watching Ailish go down the slides and get excited to climb back up the stairs for more.
7) Opening a package from Grandma and Papa Smith full of clothes and shoes for Ailish. Shen then modeled her new pink and grey with silver glitter love hooded long sleeve shirt with her new glittery pink boots. Then the colorful hearts shirt and ended with cupcake pajamas. Thats my cupcake girl. Sweet and happy.
8) Only one cup of coffee that I didn't need until 12:30 something in the afternoon (to avoid caffeine headaches).
9) Talking to grandparents via phone and Skype. Ailish really talks to Grams.
10) Ian's laughter and non stop movement.
11) Reading Bible stories and watching Doc Mc'Stuffins (Ailish's favorite right now).
12) Singing and hearing Ailish sing a long saying, "New Day" and another song she says "Hallelujah!" Its adorable to hear!
13) Less "Bobby" talk today. She is standing up to "Bobby" and saying, "No! No Bobby!" and I say, "Go away Bobby. Please leave Ailish alone Bobby. " Ailish then laughs.
14). Ailish asking to sleep with her "Bible" aka Toddler devotional.
15) Sweet Babes sleeping in the same room.
May we all be blessed by the little precious moments of life and restful sleep.
Goodnight.
Wonders!
1) Happy Momma
2) Happy Kids: Ailish's smile and laughter combined with mine while making orange cream cupcakes were priceless. She even help crack an egg and then licked her fingers.
3) A quick moving momma: I don't think I have gotten ready as quick as I did this morning since college.
4) Willing to do things to help out.
5) A more patient momma: Ailish's adorable wardrobe change was as followed- Lavender no sleeve long flow dress with my silver shiny head band worn hippy style with pink boots;
I interrupt my current blogging to say Will saw a bear asleep on top of a dead walrus.
5) Next was Ailish wearing a purple tutu leotard to dance. A fourth of July dress; her too small beach cover dress and for going outside she put her Oshkosh Girl skinny jeans on with lady bug socks purple Keens sneakers, a red coat, and a pink crochet hat with a pink flower on it.
6) Special moments at the play ground swinging together. Ailish on her tummy and Mommy with Ian snuggled in the Ergo. Ian laughed. Ailish taking turns with the neighborhood kids on the swing. Watching Ailish go down the slides and get excited to climb back up the stairs for more.
7) Opening a package from Grandma and Papa Smith full of clothes and shoes for Ailish. Shen then modeled her new pink and grey with silver glitter love hooded long sleeve shirt with her new glittery pink boots. Then the colorful hearts shirt and ended with cupcake pajamas. Thats my cupcake girl. Sweet and happy.
8) Only one cup of coffee that I didn't need until 12:30 something in the afternoon (to avoid caffeine headaches).
9) Talking to grandparents via phone and Skype. Ailish really talks to Grams.
10) Ian's laughter and non stop movement.
11) Reading Bible stories and watching Doc Mc'Stuffins (Ailish's favorite right now).
12) Singing and hearing Ailish sing a long saying, "New Day" and another song she says "Hallelujah!" Its adorable to hear!
13) Less "Bobby" talk today. She is standing up to "Bobby" and saying, "No! No Bobby!" and I say, "Go away Bobby. Please leave Ailish alone Bobby. " Ailish then laughs.
14). Ailish asking to sleep with her "Bible" aka Toddler devotional.
15) Sweet Babes sleeping in the same room.
May we all be blessed by the little precious moments of life and restful sleep.
Goodnight.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Dark, Cold, and Teething
Normally I would apologize for not updating our blog more frequently. However, I have come to the conclusion that it is just not realistic for a mother of a toddler and a baby who live in a "remote island" as Jeff Corwin stated in a recent episode. It (blogging mom's) may be for the majority who have children who love sleep and don't make a peep when teething. Or even those who have babysitters near by. Not me. My littlest love gets up five time a night because of teething and I am his source of food comfort. My little love is afraid of the dark and ends up playing soccer in her sleep and I am the ball. Not ideal, but most effective for any sleep to be had. And if I hear one more time "The Bobby!" I think I will scream! Let me take the next paragraph to explain.
It all started the evening we went to our friends house for dinner. Their 3 year old son loves Monsters Inc. and he was all excited to watch his new movie. I didn't really think much of it when the mom put it into the dvd player. Until Ailish covered her face and began to freak out "Ahh ahh ahh!" Bless her heart when we left, it was dark outside and she would not uncover her face. She was traumatized. Please know our friends took the movie out immediately and their son now tells his mommy, "No scary movie for Ailish. Put on something sweet." Fast forward a day or week when Will took Ailish to the ice cream parlor where she met Bobby. An old man with down syndrome. Apparently, Ailish relates his name with fear. We have explained over and over again that he can't get her and he is a nice man who is just made different and he doesn't want to hurt her etc etc. But all I hear every night and now day whenever she hears a noise or thinks she sees something that scares her I hear, "The Bobby!" She then begins to cling to my leg or my body with a death grip and buries her face. This is most fun when trying to walk or changing Ian's diapers or clothes. I must confess I am tired of explaining that I understand she is afraid, I am here for her, Jesus is watching over her, she is safe. and I am VERY tired of hearing Bobby, Hat (Bobby where's a hat as of yesterday). I REALLY want to help her, I just don't know what else to do. Sometimes I think he is her imaginary friend to drive mommy crazy to make Ailish laugh, only because she pointed at a joker and said, "Bobby." I asked if that was Bobby and she said, "Yes." and I threw the joker card into the trash and she went back for it. Seriously? Then she pointed at a clown in one of her books and said he was Bobby. However, when Ian began to freak out and cry because he was hungry. Ailish buried her face into my lap saying "The Bobby, me." No, sweet Ailish, Ian is just crying because he is hungry and now he can't get to his food source because you are in my lap.
Dear Lord, Please help me. I have six more days until Will returns from Cold Bay. I am awfully cold and tired without him. Please bring him back to me and our children safely. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Quick developmental updates: Ian has 6 teeth and 2 more on the way. He is also walking a few steps falling and walking a few more etc. Ailish likes the song, "This Little Light of Mine" and holds her pointer finger up and does the motions and blows the candle out and says, "No!" She also talks in her sleep ("Mine!" and "This") and her hair is almost to her waist. Ailish loves to push Ian in the swings at the park and thankfully, Ian loves it too.
It all started the evening we went to our friends house for dinner. Their 3 year old son loves Monsters Inc. and he was all excited to watch his new movie. I didn't really think much of it when the mom put it into the dvd player. Until Ailish covered her face and began to freak out "Ahh ahh ahh!" Bless her heart when we left, it was dark outside and she would not uncover her face. She was traumatized. Please know our friends took the movie out immediately and their son now tells his mommy, "No scary movie for Ailish. Put on something sweet." Fast forward a day or week when Will took Ailish to the ice cream parlor where she met Bobby. An old man with down syndrome. Apparently, Ailish relates his name with fear. We have explained over and over again that he can't get her and he is a nice man who is just made different and he doesn't want to hurt her etc etc. But all I hear every night and now day whenever she hears a noise or thinks she sees something that scares her I hear, "The Bobby!" She then begins to cling to my leg or my body with a death grip and buries her face. This is most fun when trying to walk or changing Ian's diapers or clothes. I must confess I am tired of explaining that I understand she is afraid, I am here for her, Jesus is watching over her, she is safe. and I am VERY tired of hearing Bobby, Hat (Bobby where's a hat as of yesterday). I REALLY want to help her, I just don't know what else to do. Sometimes I think he is her imaginary friend to drive mommy crazy to make Ailish laugh, only because she pointed at a joker and said, "Bobby." I asked if that was Bobby and she said, "Yes." and I threw the joker card into the trash and she went back for it. Seriously? Then she pointed at a clown in one of her books and said he was Bobby. However, when Ian began to freak out and cry because he was hungry. Ailish buried her face into my lap saying "The Bobby, me." No, sweet Ailish, Ian is just crying because he is hungry and now he can't get to his food source because you are in my lap.
Dear Lord, Please help me. I have six more days until Will returns from Cold Bay. I am awfully cold and tired without him. Please bring him back to me and our children safely. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Quick developmental updates: Ian has 6 teeth and 2 more on the way. He is also walking a few steps falling and walking a few more etc. Ailish likes the song, "This Little Light of Mine" and holds her pointer finger up and does the motions and blows the candle out and says, "No!" She also talks in her sleep ("Mine!" and "This") and her hair is almost to her waist. Ailish loves to push Ian in the swings at the park and thankfully, Ian loves it too.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tired but Blessed
Last night was probably the worst all nighter of three in a row. Ian got up at least 7x! Needless to say we are walking in a fog. Will was going to go fishing early this morning, however, he passed due to exhaustion. We then opted for breakfast out, pick up the cable box (we always cancel cable during the summer and pick it back up for football season), buy some bins to help organize, refuel at Harborside Coffee, and make a bath and nail clip appointment for Honey Bear. We then took turns playing with Ailish on the playground. Its amazing how we did not spill our coffee while going down the slide with her. Then lunch and nap time. Sad to say while our munchkins napped at the same time Will and I were so tired we couldn't fall asleep. Ailish had fun sharing and playing kick ball with the neighborhood girls tonight. She has a great kick! Since Will was on duty he had his pager on him during dinner. However, it was not working and he had to return it, but not until after bath time. Ailish loves daddy to be there and says, "I want Daddy!" with the biggest sweetest smile and sparkling eyes! After her bath Will headed for the hanger. Here comes the blessing part. Will ran into a co-worker while switching pagers and the co-worker gave him some Silver Salmon that he had caught! Is that not a blessing or what?! God is so good to provide for us. I am thankful we are not alone in this tired state called parenting. One of my close friends has two little ones about the same ages as Ailish and Ian. We had the pleasure of talking to one another yesterday, so I asked her, "Shanna, how many cups of coffee do you drink a day?" She replied "Are we talking mugs or thermoses?" Glad to know we are on the same page.
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