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.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Can't Walk, Can Walk, and Crazy
Saturday night Will and I had a date planned for the Old Rivers End, the nicest restaurant on the island. While I was getting all dolled up I began to have pain around my ankle/foot. By the time our favorite babysitter came in I was hopping to the door. Now Old Rivers End is not named that for nothing. It takes a go 30 plus minutes to get there around curves and mountains and over rivers and around bays. My foot was throbbing, my toes were going numb, and I could feel the warmth of blood flowing to my foot. Will thinks I just can't take pain, maybe I can't, but I was holding back tears. Just lightly brushing my finger across the top of my injured foot was excrutiating. Onward we went. A night out with my man and uninterrupted conversation is worth the pain. We made it and I hobbled to our table. We enjoyed halibut poppers and fish tacos. Delicious! So glad I wore a dress, it was so appropriate to have my leg propped on the chair beside me. By the time we left, Will had to carry me from the entrance of the restaurant to the vehicle and from the vehicle into our home. I immediately took Ibufrofin, changed into comfy cloths, propped my foot up and Will put ice on my ankle. It was quite romantic being carried and all. The ironic thing was Will was leaving the next day for a short deployment. Too late to find a replacement. Praise the Lord by the middle of the night I could walk partially on my foot. By morning I knew I was good because the Ibuprofin wore off and I was able to walk without assistance.
Sunday was a blur as I limped to church with our munchkins, came home ate, nap time, dinner, and the blessed hours until our children fell asleep. They consisted of Honey Bear whining, Ian screaming and crying, and Ailish whining and screaming protest. I tried putting Ian to bed first. That didn't work. So, I tried putting Ailish down and fed Ian. That did not work. So, I then tried feeding Ian in Ailish's bed hoping she would lay down because I was there. Nope, she wanted to "nurse" her baby too. Finally, Ian asleep, I put him to bed and come back to Ailish. I ended up with her head to my nose and forehead in a colision. Ailish sitting on my head, that hurt! I some how fell asleep before her and woke up to her tossing and turning. I left the room. She slept through the night and Ian got up 4 times.
Monday morning. Success, Ailish fed, mommy showered, and dog walked. When I got Ian out of the pack n play he was crying. I pulled off his pajama pants just to have pooh go flying towards me. Poop was escaping from the side of his diaper! Great way to say "Good Morning!" Meanwhile Ailish says, "I want Daddy." Picks up my phone and calls daddy. Poor daddy was trying to sleep it was 7am! I found out later he tried to talk to her. Glad he probably heard me explain that daddy is at work etc etc. Then I realized she had the phone and had actually successfully called him. The day consistent of catching Ian getting into things he should not (speaking of the night before he stuck corn and cereal in his mouth that I had to fish out). He crawled his way in between the toilet and the counter knocking over the trash can and had the cloth diaper sprayer next to him. A second later I think there may have been toilet water all over the bathroom and Ian. Thankfully, Ailish and I made it just in time. Ian also enjoyed chewing on electrical wires and putting whatever he found into his hands and sometimes his mouth. Ailish was a big help with laundry and walking the dog while Ian took his long morning nap. After lunch and Ailish's nap it was time to get out of the house! I was about to explode! I seriously felt like kick boxing. An unhappy Ailish is very unpleasant. She really misses her daddy. We had fun at the playground and took a short walk. After unloading the kids into the house I was determine to put my words into action. Pastor Paul on Sunday preached a good sermon on James 2 starting in verse 14 about faith without works is nothing etc. Wish I could explain it better, but it made me think of how I had told our neighbor 2 weeks ago that I would give her coffee that Will had roasted and how I needed to act. So, I grounded up the roasted beans and put it in a pretty glass canning jar and put a ribbon around it. Ailish and Ian came in tow. Right up the stairs and gave it to her. Today was her birthday. Talk about God's perfect timing! Her hubby is out on the boat. So, I know it must have been special to be given something. But that is not all, she told me to wait because she had something for me too. She gave me homemade salmonberry jam without the seeds in a matching pretty glass canning jar. I tell this because we should not worry about giving our best. God always provides. We shall not fear. Silly, me worrying about giving away a pretty jar, silly me worrying that I should have tried to make seedless salmonberry jam because Will prefers it that way. God provides and he knows our inmost thoughts. Pretty awesome and an Awesome God we serve! The night ended sweetly with only a few bumps. Ailish bath dried and diapered. Honey Bear barked at the UPS guy delivering Ailish's kitchen. Ian bath diapered and dressed. Then I dressed Ailish fed Ian and put him to bed. Ailish and I then opened her packaged and played kitchen for about an hour had a snack and flossed and brushed our teeth together. We then walked Honey Bear or we did that before snack... Anyways, Ailish was so cute with her green ferry wings, Dora the Explora pajamas (she doesn't even watch the show), and her bakers hat walking around with the doggy bag saying, "Pee." while bending down trying to scoop it up. Priceless. Then story time with hand motions (her favorite). "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear", and "Jesus Loves Me." We then did prayers, which she now requests before nap time as well. Praying for "Daddy" "Me" "Mommy" usually "Baby" but tonight "Ball." Um, Ailish we don't need to pray for ball. But it was cute and then she goes, "This." Meaning her back to be scratched, then snuggles and she was out. Thank you Lord for answering my prayer to give me wisdom on how to go about the night so I wouldn't hear crying for two hours. Thank you Lord because you orchestrated it all. Blessed indeed.
FYI spell check is not working, but I figured a post was better than no post.
Sunday was a blur as I limped to church with our munchkins, came home ate, nap time, dinner, and the blessed hours until our children fell asleep. They consisted of Honey Bear whining, Ian screaming and crying, and Ailish whining and screaming protest. I tried putting Ian to bed first. That didn't work. So, I tried putting Ailish down and fed Ian. That did not work. So, I then tried feeding Ian in Ailish's bed hoping she would lay down because I was there. Nope, she wanted to "nurse" her baby too. Finally, Ian asleep, I put him to bed and come back to Ailish. I ended up with her head to my nose and forehead in a colision. Ailish sitting on my head, that hurt! I some how fell asleep before her and woke up to her tossing and turning. I left the room. She slept through the night and Ian got up 4 times.
Monday morning. Success, Ailish fed, mommy showered, and dog walked. When I got Ian out of the pack n play he was crying. I pulled off his pajama pants just to have pooh go flying towards me. Poop was escaping from the side of his diaper! Great way to say "Good Morning!" Meanwhile Ailish says, "I want Daddy." Picks up my phone and calls daddy. Poor daddy was trying to sleep it was 7am! I found out later he tried to talk to her. Glad he probably heard me explain that daddy is at work etc etc. Then I realized she had the phone and had actually successfully called him. The day consistent of catching Ian getting into things he should not (speaking of the night before he stuck corn and cereal in his mouth that I had to fish out). He crawled his way in between the toilet and the counter knocking over the trash can and had the cloth diaper sprayer next to him. A second later I think there may have been toilet water all over the bathroom and Ian. Thankfully, Ailish and I made it just in time. Ian also enjoyed chewing on electrical wires and putting whatever he found into his hands and sometimes his mouth. Ailish was a big help with laundry and walking the dog while Ian took his long morning nap. After lunch and Ailish's nap it was time to get out of the house! I was about to explode! I seriously felt like kick boxing. An unhappy Ailish is very unpleasant. She really misses her daddy. We had fun at the playground and took a short walk. After unloading the kids into the house I was determine to put my words into action. Pastor Paul on Sunday preached a good sermon on James 2 starting in verse 14 about faith without works is nothing etc. Wish I could explain it better, but it made me think of how I had told our neighbor 2 weeks ago that I would give her coffee that Will had roasted and how I needed to act. So, I grounded up the roasted beans and put it in a pretty glass canning jar and put a ribbon around it. Ailish and Ian came in tow. Right up the stairs and gave it to her. Today was her birthday. Talk about God's perfect timing! Her hubby is out on the boat. So, I know it must have been special to be given something. But that is not all, she told me to wait because she had something for me too. She gave me homemade salmonberry jam without the seeds in a matching pretty glass canning jar. I tell this because we should not worry about giving our best. God always provides. We shall not fear. Silly, me worrying about giving away a pretty jar, silly me worrying that I should have tried to make seedless salmonberry jam because Will prefers it that way. God provides and he knows our inmost thoughts. Pretty awesome and an Awesome God we serve! The night ended sweetly with only a few bumps. Ailish bath dried and diapered. Honey Bear barked at the UPS guy delivering Ailish's kitchen. Ian bath diapered and dressed. Then I dressed Ailish fed Ian and put him to bed. Ailish and I then opened her packaged and played kitchen for about an hour had a snack and flossed and brushed our teeth together. We then walked Honey Bear or we did that before snack... Anyways, Ailish was so cute with her green ferry wings, Dora the Explora pajamas (she doesn't even watch the show), and her bakers hat walking around with the doggy bag saying, "Pee." while bending down trying to scoop it up. Priceless. Then story time with hand motions (her favorite). "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear", and "Jesus Loves Me." We then did prayers, which she now requests before nap time as well. Praying for "Daddy" "Me" "Mommy" usually "Baby" but tonight "Ball." Um, Ailish we don't need to pray for ball. But it was cute and then she goes, "This." Meaning her back to be scratched, then snuggles and she was out. Thank you Lord for answering my prayer to give me wisdom on how to go about the night so I wouldn't hear crying for two hours. Thank you Lord because you orchestrated it all. Blessed indeed.
FYI spell check is not working, but I figured a post was better than no post.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
How Bizarre
How bizarre is it to hear your none napping toddler beg you to nap with her during lunch time? How bizarre is it for two days in a row for your playground loving toddler say, "No." to the playground? How bizarre is it for your toddler to now want you to do her hair for the last two mornings? How bizarre is it for your toddler to start waking up in the middle of the night screaming "Ow ow!" and she is just sitting in her bed? How bizarre is it that your toddler is not as interested in playing with her best friend? How bizarre is it that she has lost all interest in her interests except for watching "Finding Nemo?"
FYI she did not nap with mommy, but napped on the hallway floor. She did go to the playground, but on the first day she was slow to start playing and then on the second day she sat in the wagon sipping her water and eating her Parmesan Goldfish watching her friends play. She is making new friends and seems to enjoy the company of those older than her.
The cutest moment today on the playground was her sliding down after her friend Julian and him tickling her when she got to the bottom. She laughed.
Nothing like ending the day dancing with your family to your favorite tunes.
FYI she did not nap with mommy, but napped on the hallway floor. She did go to the playground, but on the first day she was slow to start playing and then on the second day she sat in the wagon sipping her water and eating her Parmesan Goldfish watching her friends play. She is making new friends and seems to enjoy the company of those older than her.
The cutest moment today on the playground was her sliding down after her friend Julian and him tickling her when she got to the bottom. She laughed.
Nothing like ending the day dancing with your family to your favorite tunes.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Sleepless Teething Nights
It has been almost a week and a half of sleepless nights with Ian. This mommy is now up to 3 cups of coffee a day. One knows its bad when one does not know what day it is or month for that matter. The days are running together in a blur. All we have to say is we hope Ian will get more than 2 teeth. Lets root for all his teeth to come in asap.
To lighten this gloomy mood of sleep deprivation, I will now describe bath time from the other night. Ailish is in the main bath tub facing Ian and Ian facing her in his baby tub in the bath tub. All of a sudden a stream of fluid comes from Ian and lands on Ailish's arm. She starts laughing. Ian stops peeing. Ailish says, "More!"
Ian loves Honey Bear and Honey Bear seems to like Ian. It could be because Ian always has some sort of food or crumb on his hands from perusing the floors in his army crawl.
Ailish's favorite movie as of right now: "Finding Nemo"
Ailish's favorite sayings: "This!" (aka Ian), "No!" "More" "I want this." "I want Momma" "No! I want Daddy." "Yeah!" "Pool!" "Apple."
We ordered Punkin Butt Teething Oil, a Raw Amber Teething Necklace, Overnight Diapers, and 12lbs. of gluten free Pamela's pancake mix last week. I tracked it today and its in California. Really hoping its here tomorrow. One can hope, right? It took less time for a set of tires for out truck to come in the mail.
Another funny. Will got up with Ian around 5am and was so excited that Ian slept through the night and was saying, "Way to go buddy!" Then when he came to get me from Ailish's room I had to tell him the bad news. I was up with him for most of the night and then with Ailish this morning. It was a good laugh. We are happy daddy was able to sleep and we will celebrate when Ian sleeps through the night. More than likely we will be celebrating by sleeping ourselves.
To lighten this gloomy mood of sleep deprivation, I will now describe bath time from the other night. Ailish is in the main bath tub facing Ian and Ian facing her in his baby tub in the bath tub. All of a sudden a stream of fluid comes from Ian and lands on Ailish's arm. She starts laughing. Ian stops peeing. Ailish says, "More!"
Ian loves Honey Bear and Honey Bear seems to like Ian. It could be because Ian always has some sort of food or crumb on his hands from perusing the floors in his army crawl.
Ailish's favorite movie as of right now: "Finding Nemo"
Ailish's favorite sayings: "This!" (aka Ian), "No!" "More" "I want this." "I want Momma" "No! I want Daddy." "Yeah!" "Pool!" "Apple."
We ordered Punkin Butt Teething Oil, a Raw Amber Teething Necklace, Overnight Diapers, and 12lbs. of gluten free Pamela's pancake mix last week. I tracked it today and its in California. Really hoping its here tomorrow. One can hope, right? It took less time for a set of tires for out truck to come in the mail.
Another funny. Will got up with Ian around 5am and was so excited that Ian slept through the night and was saying, "Way to go buddy!" Then when he came to get me from Ailish's room I had to tell him the bad news. I was up with him for most of the night and then with Ailish this morning. It was a good laugh. We are happy daddy was able to sleep and we will celebrate when Ian sleeps through the night. More than likely we will be celebrating by sleeping ourselves.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Ice Cream and Up All Night
After a few days of rain and clouds this Alaskan family needed to get out of the house. One can get cabin fever in no time. Yesterday, was the first day that I can remember since having kids that the house was clean and dinner was ready by the time my handsome husband walked through the door. It felt great! A little early for dinner, but it left time for a walk in the drizzle for ice cream. Which was cut short due to increasing wind and rain. We made it to the exchange to let Ailish release some energy and grabbed a couple loose end things and headed home. Then immediately buckled the munchkins in for the ice cream parlor. Ailish had vanilla, Mommy had birthday cake, and Daddy had huckleberry heaven. Delicious! Of, course Ian had to get out of the car seat and would not hold still in Will's lap. So, I spoon fed my family ice cream. Comical now for sure. Afterwards, Will buckled Ailish in and proclaimed she has "crazy eyes." I laughed because she just had a scoop of ice cream. What do you expect? I look back at her and see those "crazy 'twinkly' eyes" and mischievous smile and I laugh. Priceless!
Thankfully, we were not up all night due to Ailish being hyped up on ice cream. Unfortunately, we were up all night due to Ian's teething. Poor little guy! He was up until 4a.m.! Not sure how much sleep Will got. I just know I at least slept for 2 consecutive hours. Later in the morning I tried to go back to sleep- 45min. later with no success I decided to get up and join the party.
Highlights of the day included: Ian taking naps. Ailish playing in her cousin Morgan's ballet outfit, Will getting a nap, omelets with toast and homemade jam for lunch, Ailish giving Ian sweet kisses, and reading Bible stories to our sweet little ones.
Thankfully, we were not up all night due to Ailish being hyped up on ice cream. Unfortunately, we were up all night due to Ian's teething. Poor little guy! He was up until 4a.m.! Not sure how much sleep Will got. I just know I at least slept for 2 consecutive hours. Later in the morning I tried to go back to sleep- 45min. later with no success I decided to get up and join the party.
Highlights of the day included: Ian taking naps. Ailish playing in her cousin Morgan's ballet outfit, Will getting a nap, omelets with toast and homemade jam for lunch, Ailish giving Ian sweet kisses, and reading Bible stories to our sweet little ones.
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