Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Is it Fall already?
I don't know about you, but I am sick of 90 degree days, crunchy hot grass on the ground and dust in the air. I am totally ready for pumpkins, crisp air in the am, cold feet that say ahhhh when they find their way under the covers, and the changing color of leaves. Come on fall... get here already!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Getting Back On Track
What to say, what to say.....ummmmm I am ready to get back on track? It has been a short and filled summer since I last posted during Maymester. In a nut shell, work was swamped this summer. No vacay this summer so the entire time just blurred together. I had a much heavier appointment load then anticipated, but was very successful so it was rewarding. Fall semester has been in full swing since the middle of August, and we are moving into the first rounds of test grades. I anticipate my work load increasing with the raised need for support that these grades will demand. We have also had some changes in my organization that have made many people take a closer look at their work situation.
On a personal note, LM has had quiet a summer filled with Doctors. We have been watching an eye because we thought it was crossed. Several trips to the specialists and it turns out that we don't have a child with a crossed eye that can be fixed. Instead, we have a child with an eye that just looks crossed and can't be fixed. It is one of nature's optical illusions. Apparently there are many kids out there who have nose bridges that are flat (LM's is flat but turns up in a cute pug at the end). This flat bridge causes one or both eyes to appear to be crossed. Hopefully as his baby face matures and grows harden angles, he will grow out of this. For now on, we just say that it isn't crossed and that it is an illusion..... yeah right is what people are thinking in their heads :)
LM also had tubes placed in his ears.... finally. I know I have been looking forward to the day and I tell you this is our first stretch of 30 days without an ear infection or a continued treatment for an ear infection or a complication from and ear infection. WOOT WOOT!!! It is interesting how much he has changed since the surgery. Mainly because he can hear! Silly me, I thought I had a good sleeper, it turns out that he just couldn't hear anything. Now, his little head pops up all night like a ground hog at every noise. He also cringes at loud noises that he might have just turned in the direction. He also has had a word/vocabulary explosion! This has been really cool to watch, but has made us feel like bad parents because we didn't notice how bad his hearing was. We just got his all clear ticket where any hearing loss has now been recovered and there isn't any permanent damage!
On a personal note, I have started sewing again and taking a bit of personal time for myself. Hubby got a transfer/promotion/change in position and is now on permanent days! My time as a single mother are over, I just need to get in the same groove with hubby! It has been super nice to have him around the house and LM LOVE him some DADDY!
That is it until later... seacrest out.
On a personal note, LM has had quiet a summer filled with Doctors. We have been watching an eye because we thought it was crossed. Several trips to the specialists and it turns out that we don't have a child with a crossed eye that can be fixed. Instead, we have a child with an eye that just looks crossed and can't be fixed. It is one of nature's optical illusions. Apparently there are many kids out there who have nose bridges that are flat (LM's is flat but turns up in a cute pug at the end). This flat bridge causes one or both eyes to appear to be crossed. Hopefully as his baby face matures and grows harden angles, he will grow out of this. For now on, we just say that it isn't crossed and that it is an illusion..... yeah right is what people are thinking in their heads :)
LM also had tubes placed in his ears.... finally. I know I have been looking forward to the day and I tell you this is our first stretch of 30 days without an ear infection or a continued treatment for an ear infection or a complication from and ear infection. WOOT WOOT!!! It is interesting how much he has changed since the surgery. Mainly because he can hear! Silly me, I thought I had a good sleeper, it turns out that he just couldn't hear anything. Now, his little head pops up all night like a ground hog at every noise. He also cringes at loud noises that he might have just turned in the direction. He also has had a word/vocabulary explosion! This has been really cool to watch, but has made us feel like bad parents because we didn't notice how bad his hearing was. We just got his all clear ticket where any hearing loss has now been recovered and there isn't any permanent damage!
On a personal note, I have started sewing again and taking a bit of personal time for myself. Hubby got a transfer/promotion/change in position and is now on permanent days! My time as a single mother are over, I just need to get in the same groove with hubby! It has been super nice to have him around the house and LM LOVE him some DADDY!
That is it until later... seacrest out.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
SILHOUETTE MACHINE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
SILHOUETTE MACHINE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
I would love to win one of these beauties.... the things that can be made with it are endless!!!!
I would love to win one of these beauties.... the things that can be made with it are endless!!!!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Maymester
Today was an eye opener. Today was summer school orientation. This means that Maymester is over. Maymester was the time when I was going to catch up on old project and start new projects. So far, one sort of large project has been crossed off, one medium project is crossed off, and I have added one additional project. I am a bit sad to see Maymester ending, but I am excited to see my new students tomorrow. It is always nice to start a new semester with new tools, new relationships, and new fresh outlooks.
On the home front, LM is once again suffering (?) from a massive double ear infection that has moved into both of his eyes. I write the ? because this kid has to have a crazy high tolerance for pain. He had no fever, no tugging or pulling on ears and didn't show any discomfort at all. The only sign we saw at home was some sneezing and coughing... you know, like a COLD!!! Since we didn't catch it in time, we totally feel like horrible parents. LM goes for his 15 month check up next week and at that point, we are going to push to see and ENT. I am concerned because he is beginning to try and talk now (hilarious to see those wheels turning as he tries to form the words) and I don't want this critical developmental step to be hindered. Big teacher thing here I know :)
On another note, I leave you with my favorite picture of my Mom and LM.
On the home front, LM is once again suffering (?) from a massive double ear infection that has moved into both of his eyes. I write the ? because this kid has to have a crazy high tolerance for pain. He had no fever, no tugging or pulling on ears and didn't show any discomfort at all. The only sign we saw at home was some sneezing and coughing... you know, like a COLD!!! Since we didn't catch it in time, we totally feel like horrible parents. LM goes for his 15 month check up next week and at that point, we are going to push to see and ENT. I am concerned because he is beginning to try and talk now (hilarious to see those wheels turning as he tries to form the words) and I don't want this critical developmental step to be hindered. Big teacher thing here I know :)
On another note, I leave you with my favorite picture of my Mom and LM.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
End of School and 5th grade Chorus
The kids here in GA are finishing up their school year. Although where I grew up, we went to school until the end of June, I am still teased by memories of the end of school year joy. I attended Elementary School until 6th grade and then it was off to a Jr. High School. In Elementary School, we always looked forward to the 5th grade chorus. It seems like some schools still have the tradition. Check out this 5th grade chorus and their version of Landslide.
If I had a chorus, I would totally make them sing this song.
And can you believe it... they sing the CURE also!!! I so want to be in chorus!
If I had a chorus, I would totally make them sing this song.
And can you believe it... they sing the CURE also!!! I so want to be in chorus!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
GO! GO! GO!
GO! GO! GO!
This is what we have been doing! The little man and I flew "up North" as they say down here to visit family from both sides. We had a blast!
LM did a GREAT job on the plane. Such a good job that when we landed, people around us commented that they didn't know there was a baby sitting near them! I was a bit nervous flying by myself with all of junk you need to take for a small child- stroller, car seat, diaper bag, and a 29lb child but we managed to do it. As I predicted, the most painful part was getting the diaper bag, LM (who refused to walk) and the car seat down that ramp to the actual plane....pure hell.
Our time "up North" was so much fun! LM got along great with all of his cousins, aunts and uncles and other Grandma. It was full of meeting new play friends, playing with many LARGE dogs, exploring new play areas, feeling the cold again, and seeing tons of new and exciting things.
Yesterday was back to the grindstone, but my spirits were lifted when I pulled out of the garage to go to daycare and LM said GO! GO! GO!.....just like when the planes took off and landed.
This is what we have been doing! The little man and I flew "up North" as they say down here to visit family from both sides. We had a blast!
LM did a GREAT job on the plane. Such a good job that when we landed, people around us commented that they didn't know there was a baby sitting near them! I was a bit nervous flying by myself with all of junk you need to take for a small child- stroller, car seat, diaper bag, and a 29lb child but we managed to do it. As I predicted, the most painful part was getting the diaper bag, LM (who refused to walk) and the car seat down that ramp to the actual plane....pure hell.
Our time "up North" was so much fun! LM got along great with all of his cousins, aunts and uncles and other Grandma. It was full of meeting new play friends, playing with many LARGE dogs, exploring new play areas, feeling the cold again, and seeing tons of new and exciting things.
Yesterday was back to the grindstone, but my spirits were lifted when I pulled out of the garage to go to daycare and LM said GO! GO! GO!.....just like when the planes took off and landed.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
I am a bit late with this post as Mother's Day was yesterday. However, I did want to take a minute to thank my mother. She will never read this as she is completely unaware of the wonders of technology. In fact, she still thinks that when I book her air flights, I am calling the airline for her! My Mama is getting on in years now having lived more then twice my life. I hope that I have started to become all that she wanted of me and for me. I love her and as LM wrote in my card yesterday... "You are the best, and all the other Mommys suck!"
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