They are a coming. I am mourning the end of summer. Well summer days that is. Heaven knows we have plenty of summer temperatures left.
This week has been busy already with school. Wednesday we had open house at the preschool. Today was new parent orientation at the preschool. Tomorrow is meet and greet at the elementary school.
With my new job at the preschool as membership chair. I got to run the orientation, it was fun for me. I have lots of paper work to do. Filing and inputting every new child's information including their immunization records into the computer. I will make it work.
Next week is the first day of school for the kids. James starts Kindergarten on Monday and peanut's first day of preschool is Wednesday. I am kind of a wreck inside thinking about my baby boy starting Kindergarten, yet I am so excited for him.
Peanut is really lucky because she will have had all three of the teachers at our preschool. Not many kids get to do that. Makes me smile thinking about it.
My days are going to be a bit hectic with two different schools. I might be in my car a whole lot more than I want to be.
M: PS 9 -12 K 11-2:25
T: K 11-2:25
W: PS 9 - 12 K 10:30 - 1:30
T: K 11-2:25
F: PS 9 -12 K 11-2:25
Not to mention Peanut will be starting Ballet on Tuesday. I am so excited about that. So is she. We will try to get James into some type of Soccer program. I was looking into Golf today but he wouldn't be able to start until February. What the heck why not bite off more than I can chew.
Have I mentioned Mush is straight up crazy baby? I brought her to open house but I wasn't able to watch her because I was working with the new parents. She was running around with one shoe, eating crayons, climbing playground equipment and getting a lot of laughs. She runs that place, I guess. She is going to be so ready to be the one at preschool next year.
So the annual first day of school interview is coming soon. It's sad how absolutely fast it goes.
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Aug 19, 2010
Jul 8, 2010
Jul 4, 2010
Swing Swing
Ok, haven't been blogging much. But did you really want to read about the 8 straight weeks of antibiotics, the 3 cases of pneumonia, the constant ear infections, and the $220 paid in co pays? Didn't think so. Nor did I have the energy or desire to write about it.
School ended and the crazy month of June had trips. Carpinteria, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, The Sequioa National Forrest, Buena Vista Lake, and Fresno. I have the pictures in flickr to show you. I saved my self the time of writing and just took a bunch of pictures.
I have been known to swing back and forth in my interests. But one thing I keep coming back to is photography. So the other day all three kids took a nap and I got to play with photoshop on the new computer. Something I didn't used to get to do during nap time. I wanted to show you the before and afters. I am just learning but it is so much fun to play with this program.
Apr 3, 2010
pictures
One of the hardest things for me is taking pictures of my kids. Don't get me wrong. I have my camera out all of the time and I take lots of pictures. The problem is getting them to fulfill my creative vision when I want to take "nice" pictures. I get these ideas in my head, and when my little models wont sit still to make it happen, I get really frustrated. Then when I get home and upload it's not always what I thought I was taking.
Today we had a spur of the moment photo adventure. Here are the results.
I tell the big ones. What ever you do, don't stop looking at the camera. Ha! I took over 100 pictures today. I had my camera on the wrong metering setting so the auto focus was off. Oh well, I guess you live and learn.
Feb 23, 2010
Backyard Adventures
What have I been doing for 20 days? I don't know but it's been crazy. (I started this post on 2/23) Make that what have I been doing the last month? Life, I guess.
I took Caroline's 9 month pictures myself. In the past I have taken the kids to a professional place. But now I do it myself. The problem is I don't get them printed very well. At her 9 month apointment she was in the 50% for height 50-75% for weight and 90% for her head. Her hair is starting to get curly on the ends. It's pretty cute.
The other project that took 4 full days to accomplish was a back yard playset. We decided it was time to have something else for the kids to do in out backyard. Digging in the dirt is fun and all but swings are even better.
It came in 5 boxes and absolutely nothing came pre-assembled.
Jerry worked very hard and the kids couldn't be happier. They are thrilled to go outside and play. I hope it doesn't wear off.
Dec 19, 2009
Naps
Naps can be a double edged sword. The kids really need to take one some days and they wont. Then they are awful for the rest of the day. Then there are the days they actually sleep during nap time. Then they stay up that much later because they can't fall right asleep. Regardless if they sleep for nap time they still go on lock down almost every day. "Resting" time is my time to take a breath and relax for a moment. Usually I have to bounce kids back into their rooms. Usually they both have to poop during lock down time. Jerry and I wonder how they have trained their bodies for this.
Completely off subject but I have to throw this in. Caroline cut her first tooth last week. No more toothless grins.
Completely off subject but I have to throw this in. Caroline cut her first tooth last week. No more toothless grins.
Nov 24, 2009
picture of the day
Today I went back to August 2005. One of the oldest in a folder. Here we have sweet baby James and Great Gramps Jerry swimming. Good Times!
Nov 23, 2009
picture of the day
I decided to do a picture of the day. Top of the world hike. I would die and go to heaven to have this much energy and athletic stamina again. Look at how little the kids are. Crazy.
Nov 3, 2009
looking back
Random pictures to warm the heart on this warm day in November. James is going to be five in 4 days. I feel a little weepy about it. How has time gone so fast?
Oct 25, 2009
Oct 6, 2009
Fall is here!
Nothing is better than switching from flip flops to uggs. I have already been wearing mine around the house in the morning while it is still chilly.
Another favorite is the down comforter up around my chin when I lay down at night. To be as tired as I am and get to snuggle like that is heaven.
Caroline gets to wear her footed pj's and we all know nothing beats a baby in jammies.
Candles. Lighting a candle in the summer is just lame.
Using the oven & crock pot again. We had a pork roast tonight and it was the best thing I have eaten at home in awhile.
The DVR is full again.
Not constantly sweating. That's a great one!
Switching up the wardrobe, a little. I don't have much to wear these days so it is fun to wear my one pair of jeans I fit into.
Another favorite is the down comforter up around my chin when I lay down at night. To be as tired as I am and get to snuggle like that is heaven.
Caroline gets to wear her footed pj's and we all know nothing beats a baby in jammies.
Candles. Lighting a candle in the summer is just lame.
Using the oven & crock pot again. We had a pork roast tonight and it was the best thing I have eaten at home in awhile.
The DVR is full again.
Not constantly sweating. That's a great one!
Switching up the wardrobe, a little. I don't have much to wear these days so it is fun to wear my one pair of jeans I fit into.
Aug 11, 2009
I've got to just stop sometimes
Sometimes I look at my kids and they take my breath away. It can be a picture of an expression or just them siting there in front of me. Children, it's hard to explain, love them to pieces and yet we struggle sometimes with the little stuff. It's a good thing to stop and take them in. They grow up so fast, I could cry.
Jul 30, 2009
Jul 28, 2009
my home town
When I moved to San Luis Obispo for college it became home. I feel like it is my home town.
I haven't gotten used to saying I am from Bakersfield yet. It might have to do with all the moving we have done in the last two summers.
We visited San Luis Obispo for a quick overnight trip and it was awesome. I miss that place. This morning I went running. It was cool and it smelled like SLO and I was in heaven. I vowed to myself as I was running that we would live there someday again.
By the way it is a great town for running. The hills make you work for it.
We are already brainwashing all three kids that they need to go there for college. Let's see what you can really implant subconsciously at this age. By the way you also have to be 30 to get married and you cant have babies unless you are married.
I haven't gotten used to saying I am from Bakersfield yet. It might have to do with all the moving we have done in the last two summers.
We visited San Luis Obispo for a quick overnight trip and it was awesome. I miss that place. This morning I went running. It was cool and it smelled like SLO and I was in heaven. I vowed to myself as I was running that we would live there someday again.
By the way it is a great town for running. The hills make you work for it.
We are already brainwashing all three kids that they need to go there for college. Let's see what you can really implant subconsciously at this age. By the way you also have to be 30 to get married and you cant have babies unless you are married.
Jun 19, 2009
Tent Camping
There was a heat spell right after I had Caroline. At that point in time I declared I wanted to go camping on the beach. It sounded like a perfectly logical idea. Go tent camping with two small kids and an even smaller baby. So we reserved a camp site for a 4 day'er in June and we were off.
Having returned now I can share the knowledge I have gained from the adventure.
Things that we learned tent camping with 3 kids and 2 dogs.
1. First thing to pack is extra patience.
2. Make sure to bring toys for the kids, they don't like just chillin next to the fire taking in the scenery.
3. Dog crates take up too much room.
4. Chip will howl at night when he hears coyotes in the distance.
5. Playing with new campground buddies will increase your vocabulary.
6. Momma will forget tons of things for cooking at camp.
7. It is quite cold at night at the beach.
8. Make sure to have a place for baby to go that isn't bright light.
9. Dog poo at the camp site stinks, especially when James sits in it.
10. Going to sleep when the sun is down and getting up when it rises is not really enough sleep for small children.
We had fun over all. There were a few moments when I had to threaten to become the white trash momma and let the whole campground hear me yelling. But playing on the beach with the kids and dogs just kind of warms your heart and makes you want to go again. It can be quite hot here in the summer.
Having returned now I can share the knowledge I have gained from the adventure.
Things that we learned tent camping with 3 kids and 2 dogs.
1. First thing to pack is extra patience.
2. Make sure to bring toys for the kids, they don't like just chillin next to the fire taking in the scenery.
3. Dog crates take up too much room.
4. Chip will howl at night when he hears coyotes in the distance.
5. Playing with new campground buddies will increase your vocabulary.
6. Momma will forget tons of things for cooking at camp.
7. It is quite cold at night at the beach.
8. Make sure to have a place for baby to go that isn't bright light.
9. Dog poo at the camp site stinks, especially when James sits in it.
10. Going to sleep when the sun is down and getting up when it rises is not really enough sleep for small children.
We had fun over all. There were a few moments when I had to threaten to become the white trash momma and let the whole campground hear me yelling. But playing on the beach with the kids and dogs just kind of warms your heart and makes you want to go again. It can be quite hot here in the summer.
May 20, 2009
Things I didn't think I needed to know
Being a mom has added another level to my education. I still have to work on my memory skills on a daily basis. My science understanding is tested daily. Then there is the English language skills that I have to help grow into proper grammar.
It's "she" not "hers".
Who drives the number 17 car?
How exactly do you say Deinonychus?
That monster truck is Wild Hare.
This is just the boy stuff.
Don't forget you have to know all the princess names plus what each baby in the crib is named.
And where each kid's shoes, cup, hat, sunglasses and favorite toy was last seen.
All the while being a bit short on sleep. Who said this motherhood stuff was a brainless job?
It's "she" not "hers".
Who drives the number 17 car?
How exactly do you say Deinonychus?
That monster truck is Wild Hare.
This is just the boy stuff.
Don't forget you have to know all the princess names plus what each baby in the crib is named.
And where each kid's shoes, cup, hat, sunglasses and favorite toy was last seen.
All the while being a bit short on sleep. Who said this motherhood stuff was a brainless job?
Mar 30, 2009
What to do, what to do?
My husband the firefighter got hurt at work. He was fighting a fire and he got hurt. At first we thought he just broke the bone in his back. He went back to work after the bone healed. He played by the rules, he rested and healed and went back to work. Just under a year later he was having problems again. It seems as if during the initial injury he also had a disc injury that was misdiagnosed. Now almost two years after his accident he still has pain. In addition to the pain, the committee who approves or denies treatment, has been denying him the treatment he needs. My husband has never tried to short change the city, he has even tried to go back early, he did light duty when it was required, when many firefighters don't. He just wants to feel better, to be able to lift his two kids, and do the occasional manly thing around the house again. The City of Los Angles should take care of him. He takes care of it.
Jerry likes working for the LAFD. It's a large department with many different stations and lots of different people to work with. I don't think you could get bored working there. He just wants to work again as a healthy firefighter. He is working now, but its not the same. A desk job 5 stories underground is a good way to work while he heals, but I don't believe he is happy like he used to be. Our lives have not been the same since his injury. We would like for him to get the medical treatment he needs and to move on.
There are many to blame for the length of this mess, bureaucracy, the people who do take advantage of Workers Compensation, the management company, doctors, and even Jerry for being so eager to get back to work. I have a hard time putting much blame on Jerry he just wants to work for a living.
I googled California's workers compensation and here is what I found from this http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/InjuredWorker.htm website.
"If you get hurt or sick because of work, your employer is required by law to pay for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' comp insurance provides six basic benefits: medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement benefits or vocational rehabilitation and death benefits.
Workers' compensation is the nation's oldest social insurance program: It was adopted in most states, including California, during the second decade of the 20th century. It is a no-fault system, meaning you don't need to prove your injury was someone else's fault in order to receive benefits.
The workers' compensation system is based on a trade-off between employees and employers. Employees are entitled to receive prompt, effective medical treatment for on-the-job injuries no matter who was at fault and, in return, are prevented from suing their employers over those injuries.
The vast majority of workers' compensation claims are resolved without any problems. However, sometimes a disagreement can arise between you and the claims administrator over issues such as whether your injury was sustained on-the-job or how much in benefits you are entitled to receive.
When a dispute like that arises, the Division of Workers' Compensation can help resolve it through its Information and Assistance Unit or by going before a judge at one of the division's 24 local offices."
After reading this, what are our options? Do we have to get a lawyer or some kind of representation? He was denied a second epidural block so he switched doctors. The new doctor ordered a nerve test to see what damage there might be, that was denied. He can't get another MRI because that has been denied. Basically the claims department is telling him to just live with it. They are not giving him any options for treatment. It's frustrating to say the least.
Jerry likes working for the LAFD. It's a large department with many different stations and lots of different people to work with. I don't think you could get bored working there. He just wants to work again as a healthy firefighter. He is working now, but its not the same. A desk job 5 stories underground is a good way to work while he heals, but I don't believe he is happy like he used to be. Our lives have not been the same since his injury. We would like for him to get the medical treatment he needs and to move on.
There are many to blame for the length of this mess, bureaucracy, the people who do take advantage of Workers Compensation, the management company, doctors, and even Jerry for being so eager to get back to work. I have a hard time putting much blame on Jerry he just wants to work for a living.
I googled California's workers compensation and here is what I found from this http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/InjuredWorker.htm website.
"If you get hurt or sick because of work, your employer is required by law to pay for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' comp insurance provides six basic benefits: medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, supplemental job displacement benefits or vocational rehabilitation and death benefits.
Workers' compensation is the nation's oldest social insurance program: It was adopted in most states, including California, during the second decade of the 20th century. It is a no-fault system, meaning you don't need to prove your injury was someone else's fault in order to receive benefits.
The workers' compensation system is based on a trade-off between employees and employers. Employees are entitled to receive prompt, effective medical treatment for on-the-job injuries no matter who was at fault and, in return, are prevented from suing their employers over those injuries.
The vast majority of workers' compensation claims are resolved without any problems. However, sometimes a disagreement can arise between you and the claims administrator over issues such as whether your injury was sustained on-the-job or how much in benefits you are entitled to receive.
When a dispute like that arises, the Division of Workers' Compensation can help resolve it through its Information and Assistance Unit or by going before a judge at one of the division's 24 local offices."
After reading this, what are our options? Do we have to get a lawyer or some kind of representation? He was denied a second epidural block so he switched doctors. The new doctor ordered a nerve test to see what damage there might be, that was denied. He can't get another MRI because that has been denied. Basically the claims department is telling him to just live with it. They are not giving him any options for treatment. It's frustrating to say the least.
Mar 19, 2009
Busy, Busy
Wow this week is booking right along. I can't believe how busy I have been. If the remainder of the 7 weeks goes this fast, I am in trouble.
Sunday Jerry was home, did the family thing.
Monday Jerry left for work. Jerry called at 6:30, an axle off of a trailer had fallen off on the 5 and he and about 10 other cars hit it. He had to come home and get his truck fixed. This prompted a last minute, all day fishing trip. It lasted all day because nobody caught anything. I got a nice sunburn to go with it.
Tuesday preschool as usual, however I stayed later for about 2 1/2 hours to steam clean the carpets for open house. I was exhausted.
Wednesday morning Lacie and I got up super early drove to LA to the flower mart to do a little planning for her wedding. We grabbed a bunch of flowers and brought them home to make practice bouquets and centerpieces. This allows me to plan out exactly what I need before our #3 arrives. We also stopped by Ikea for the desk that completes my nursery/office/sewing craft room plan. I am very excited to have a table for just my sewing machines. I might actually get more stuff done. I was triple exhausted.
Thursday preschool as usual. Drop off James and Hannah day and a quick run to Target. Came home helped hang some things on the walls. Picked up the kids had lunch then off to a Dr. appointment. Came home and hung out with the family some more.
Tomorrow? I will take the kids to their first swimming lesson. Yay! Hopefully somehow pick up Jerry's truck. Also I want to attempt to begin making the bumper for the crib.
As for the 33.5 week check up. Gained too much weight! Hello my name is Stephanie and I am an emotional eater. 10 lbs in one month. Oops. Oh well, I am sure it will make some fabulous breast milk for #3. The belly is another couple inches larger.
The weather has been wonderful and the kids have enjoyed playing outside non stop so we are hanging in there and having lots of fun being busy.
Sunday Jerry was home, did the family thing.
Monday Jerry left for work. Jerry called at 6:30, an axle off of a trailer had fallen off on the 5 and he and about 10 other cars hit it. He had to come home and get his truck fixed. This prompted a last minute, all day fishing trip. It lasted all day because nobody caught anything. I got a nice sunburn to go with it.
Tuesday preschool as usual, however I stayed later for about 2 1/2 hours to steam clean the carpets for open house. I was exhausted.
Wednesday morning Lacie and I got up super early drove to LA to the flower mart to do a little planning for her wedding. We grabbed a bunch of flowers and brought them home to make practice bouquets and centerpieces. This allows me to plan out exactly what I need before our #3 arrives. We also stopped by Ikea for the desk that completes my nursery/office/sewing craft room plan. I am very excited to have a table for just my sewing machines. I might actually get more stuff done. I was triple exhausted.
Thursday preschool as usual. Drop off James and Hannah day and a quick run to Target. Came home helped hang some things on the walls. Picked up the kids had lunch then off to a Dr. appointment. Came home and hung out with the family some more.
Tomorrow? I will take the kids to their first swimming lesson. Yay! Hopefully somehow pick up Jerry's truck. Also I want to attempt to begin making the bumper for the crib.
As for the 33.5 week check up. Gained too much weight! Hello my name is Stephanie and I am an emotional eater. 10 lbs in one month. Oops. Oh well, I am sure it will make some fabulous breast milk for #3. The belly is another couple inches larger.
The weather has been wonderful and the kids have enjoyed playing outside non stop so we are hanging in there and having lots of fun being busy.
Feb 21, 2009
Sickies Again
I am taking a quick moment to post something on this little blog of mine. It's amazing how sick kids can really interfere with my Internet time.
Hannah is getting over the pneumonia but we are now treating her for asthma as well. I have tried to do some research on the Internet to investigate what this means for her. It's overwhelming to me.
James caught the flu and has been throwing up on an off for about 4 days. Poor kid hasn't had solid food and is pretty miserable. He is a little trooper though.
I felt like I was catching something, but now I am will powering myself through it. I don't have time to be sick as well. Jerry had been home for 3 1/2 of his 4 day'er and was tons of help. We are on lock down letting our brains turn to mush by watching way too much TV. But that's how we survive for now. Clear liquids, Tylenol & TV.
Hannah is getting over the pneumonia but we are now treating her for asthma as well. I have tried to do some research on the Internet to investigate what this means for her. It's overwhelming to me.
James caught the flu and has been throwing up on an off for about 4 days. Poor kid hasn't had solid food and is pretty miserable. He is a little trooper though.
I felt like I was catching something, but now I am will powering myself through it. I don't have time to be sick as well. Jerry had been home for 3 1/2 of his 4 day'er and was tons of help. We are on lock down letting our brains turn to mush by watching way too much TV. But that's how we survive for now. Clear liquids, Tylenol & TV.
Feb 11, 2009
Bye Papa
My papa passed away this morning. I feel sad for myself because of my loss of him. At the same time I feel relief. He is no longer fighting cancer, and no longer dying. My grandfather was fortunate to live a long life. He has a family that loves him. He wasn't alone when he passed. We will all miss him. But I know he is in a better place where he can create the most giant of gardens and watch over all of us. Good bye Papa, you will be missed.
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