Today is Lucy's birthday! She brought pretty sprinkle cupcakes for treats to both daycare and preschool, and we made big ones to enjoy at home. We'll have those tonight then head over to Chuck E Cheese! The first thing she said this morning when we talked about her birthday is "It's open? Chuck E Cheese?!" She's VERY excited. Poor Ella won't have much fun, but we'll get her on as many games as we can. She had her first follow up appointment today, and she will have her leg reset in a week. They'll take her back into surgery, move it back into place, and put on a pretty pink cast this time. :)
I can't believe you were born three years ago Lulu Belle...
They are all growing up just so fast. Too fast.
I love you Lucy!!
Mommy
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Go Hawks
Today we went to Phil and Jama's and watch UNI and Iowa play. It was a close game, which is good because we really only saw the last few minutes. All the kids had a great time, and it was good for Ella to get out of the house and have some fun.
Tonight Paiton and Hailey came over and decorated brownies with us that we cut out into shapes and loaded up with sprinkles and colored frosting. The weather was beautiful and it was a fun day.
Tonight Paiton and Hailey came over and decorated brownies with us that we cut out into shapes and loaded up with sprinkles and colored frosting. The weather was beautiful and it was a fun day.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Everything Happens in Threes
I kept saying everything happens in threes, and unfortunately I was right.
Ella was hit by a car coming home from Brown's Saturday night. She only broke her leg, severely, but that was it. She had a scraped knee, but her leg was dangling like rubber from the knee down.
She was SO brave and has an extremely high tolerance for pain. She has a purple cast up to her thigh and will miss three weeks of school. Hopefully, she will be cast free in 4-6 weeks, but we have a journey in front of us.
We are blessed. But three is enough. We are done now.
Ella was hit by a car coming home from Brown's Saturday night. She only broke her leg, severely, but that was it. She had a scraped knee, but her leg was dangling like rubber from the knee down.
She was SO brave and has an extremely high tolerance for pain. She has a purple cast up to her thigh and will miss three weeks of school. Hopefully, she will be cast free in 4-6 weeks, but we have a journey in front of us.
We are blessed. But three is enough. We are done now.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
My Children are Trying to Destroy Me
On Monday, one hour before I needed to be at work, I tripped over the PS2 controllers that were left in that hallway after telling my children three times to pick them up. I immediately knew that I broke something, thankfully it's just my toe. I'm on crutches for a week, which makes watching Pete essentially impossible, and getting around work and home a moderate inconvenience. To make life "easier," I packed all my essentials in my computer backpack so I could remain somewhat independent. In my brief absence, Lucy decided to douse my entire bag with my coffee....new computer and all. That was at 7:37. I was to be in the auditorium at 7:45.
But today, my husband sent me beautiful flowers at school and Ella impressed me again with her independence as she ventured off to her first day of school. Lucy was sad that Ella wasn't with her at daycare, but Pete will move down soon, and she will start preschool next week.
I can't believe how they are growing.
I hope I survive until they are all 18.
But today, my husband sent me beautiful flowers at school and Ella impressed me again with her independence as she ventured off to her first day of school. Lucy was sad that Ella wasn't with her at daycare, but Pete will move down soon, and she will start preschool next week.
I can't believe how they are growing.
I hope I survive until they are all 18.
Ella's First Day of School
I can't believe Ella started kindergarten today. She was so ready to go and immediately paired up with Emma Beck and Paiton Wallis for a cute buddy photo. She was SO cute and so mature. She will thrive in school.
I didn't even cry. :)
I didn't even cry. :)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
No more babies :(
Today, I took down the crib...for the last time. Pete is now officially in a big boy bed. We are looking at bunk beds for the girls to help make space in their shared bedroom, but having Pete move out of the crib marks a final milestone that is exciting but bittersweet. He's not a baby anymore, which is illustrated by his kamikaze rolls down the driveway on his scooter. He leans back like he's in the luge and away he goes, giggling all the way. I think we might have an adrenaline junkie.
Lucy, of course, loves Pete's bed too, but as long as she's out by the time he goes to sleep, I guess it's okay to share. We do a lot of sharing around here. :) She mostly likes to jump so a bed close to the floor is ideal.
Ella just finished her first season of t-ball. She was usually more interested in playing in the dirt than catching balls, but with only three actually games...make that two (the last one they played random big kids since there was no other team to play), I guess you can't expect too much. She can sure hit that ball and got pretty good at fielding, when she was paying attention. We can barely keep Lucy off the field. She'll be ready to go next year. Even Pete wants to get in the game. Ella can hit a ball really well throwing it to herself with one hand. Andy thinks she might be a good tennis player.
The other day we were driving and Ella noticed a car that was smashed in on one side and, in a very grown up fashion, informed me that car was really damaged. While putting up their princess canopies on their beds, she also matter-of-factly stated this was really a pain in the ass. I had to give her credit on that one, she was dead on.
Lucy has become much more verbal. She likes to "run fast," and go to "chuck e cheese." She can also give me lengthy and descriptive phrases, mostly dictating or commanding what she wants, and will grab your face with both hands to ensure she has your full attention. We're going to have our hands full with this one, at least that's what people seem to keep saying when they meet her. :) Sweet little Lucy.
Pete is speaking better as well. Can clearly say sucker. Not that I've ever given him one of those. :) And goes crazy when he sees the big chocolate chips. He and Lucy love to play together....since they are pretty much the same size. Ella is very good at protecting him and playing the mother role. Lucy is pretty much a bully, but means it with love. :)
Summer is going by in a blur. Lots of days at the pool. You should see their cute little white butts. :) Ella looks like jungle fever and even Lucy has the tropicana tan going on. Pete goes to grandma's for nap time. Too much to safely take all three by myself, but we go sometimes at night when daddy is home. He likes it but is still a little taken aback. He's starting to show a little fearlessness but we're trying to keep that in check for now. :)
Ella has bible school this week at the new church. She is really enjoying it. She goes with Frannie and Patrick and comes home with cool crafts and lots of vigor.
We'll see how tonight goes with the new bed. Can't go any worse than it has been. Poor Petey has two big molars coming in and wakes up during the night in pain. Then Lucy wakes up too and mommy and daddy spends most nights with little sleep. At least it's summer. :)
Night night children...
They just showed on the news that it's the 100th anniversary for Pete's Burgers in Prairie du Chien. Mmmmmm....... Pete's Burgers. Can't wait for the apple fest in the fall!
Lucy, of course, loves Pete's bed too, but as long as she's out by the time he goes to sleep, I guess it's okay to share. We do a lot of sharing around here. :) She mostly likes to jump so a bed close to the floor is ideal.
Ella just finished her first season of t-ball. She was usually more interested in playing in the dirt than catching balls, but with only three actually games...make that two (the last one they played random big kids since there was no other team to play), I guess you can't expect too much. She can sure hit that ball and got pretty good at fielding, when she was paying attention. We can barely keep Lucy off the field. She'll be ready to go next year. Even Pete wants to get in the game. Ella can hit a ball really well throwing it to herself with one hand. Andy thinks she might be a good tennis player.
The other day we were driving and Ella noticed a car that was smashed in on one side and, in a very grown up fashion, informed me that car was really damaged. While putting up their princess canopies on their beds, she also matter-of-factly stated this was really a pain in the ass. I had to give her credit on that one, she was dead on.
Lucy has become much more verbal. She likes to "run fast," and go to "chuck e cheese." She can also give me lengthy and descriptive phrases, mostly dictating or commanding what she wants, and will grab your face with both hands to ensure she has your full attention. We're going to have our hands full with this one, at least that's what people seem to keep saying when they meet her. :) Sweet little Lucy.
Pete is speaking better as well. Can clearly say sucker. Not that I've ever given him one of those. :) And goes crazy when he sees the big chocolate chips. He and Lucy love to play together....since they are pretty much the same size. Ella is very good at protecting him and playing the mother role. Lucy is pretty much a bully, but means it with love. :)
Summer is going by in a blur. Lots of days at the pool. You should see their cute little white butts. :) Ella looks like jungle fever and even Lucy has the tropicana tan going on. Pete goes to grandma's for nap time. Too much to safely take all three by myself, but we go sometimes at night when daddy is home. He likes it but is still a little taken aback. He's starting to show a little fearlessness but we're trying to keep that in check for now. :)
Ella has bible school this week at the new church. She is really enjoying it. She goes with Frannie and Patrick and comes home with cool crafts and lots of vigor.
We'll see how tonight goes with the new bed. Can't go any worse than it has been. Poor Petey has two big molars coming in and wakes up during the night in pain. Then Lucy wakes up too and mommy and daddy spends most nights with little sleep. At least it's summer. :)
Night night children...
They just showed on the news that it's the 100th anniversary for Pete's Burgers in Prairie du Chien. Mmmmmm....... Pete's Burgers. Can't wait for the apple fest in the fall!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter
We just had a wonderful Easter celebration at Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Phil's house. The weather ended up being a bit chilly, but that didn't stop the Easter fun. The egg hunt was at Grandpa Paul and Grandma Joan's house, and all the kids came. We followed up with a trip to the gym. Which was followed by three very, very tired children. The girls could hardly keep their eyes open. The only thing keeping Ella going was handing out the edible Easter nests she made. The girls were so cute in their dresses, and Pete was a champ, going the second day in a row with less than a 30 minute nap.
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Ella is sick today. :( Too much Easter fun. And we got a little carried away on Saturday too. The weather was beautiful, and we spent the entire day outside. We also broke into the candy a bit. Nothing like two days of junk food and no sleep to send you over the edge.
Pete moved into a booster seat today. He has been wanting to sit at the table with the girls for awhile, so I borrowed mom's pink seat as we tried out a "test move." He loved it. I couldn't get him out of the seat. It was crazy to see all three of those little kids sitting on one side of the table. I just stood there, soaking it all in. I can't believe how quickly they are growing and become the most amazing little individuals.
The other night I was teaching my class, and Ella was at my mom's. All of a sudden, I got an email that read:
"Mommy, what did I have to eat, I forgot. Grandpa Paul asked me.
Ella"
It was so cute. I had to stop what I was doing and email back:
"A sausage and biscuit sandwich with cheese, four pieces of pineapple, and some chocolate marshmallow ice cream I was a GOOD eater!
And grape and apple juice mixed.
No green beans. Lucy at all those. :)"
Just think when all three of them are at the same verbal level?! I'll have to try and write everything down. Even now, Ella constantly amazes and entertains me. Lucy is just starting to do the same. I wish I had a tape recorder going all the time, so I would never forget how precious they each are.
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Ella is sick today. :( Too much Easter fun. And we got a little carried away on Saturday too. The weather was beautiful, and we spent the entire day outside. We also broke into the candy a bit. Nothing like two days of junk food and no sleep to send you over the edge.
Pete moved into a booster seat today. He has been wanting to sit at the table with the girls for awhile, so I borrowed mom's pink seat as we tried out a "test move." He loved it. I couldn't get him out of the seat. It was crazy to see all three of those little kids sitting on one side of the table. I just stood there, soaking it all in. I can't believe how quickly they are growing and become the most amazing little individuals.
The other night I was teaching my class, and Ella was at my mom's. All of a sudden, I got an email that read:
"Mommy, what did I have to eat, I forgot. Grandpa Paul asked me.
Ella"
It was so cute. I had to stop what I was doing and email back:
"A sausage and biscuit sandwich with cheese, four pieces of pineapple, and some chocolate marshmallow ice cream I was a GOOD eater!
And grape and apple juice mixed.
No green beans. Lucy at all those. :)"
Just think when all three of them are at the same verbal level?! I'll have to try and write everything down. Even now, Ella constantly amazes and entertains me. Lucy is just starting to do the same. I wish I had a tape recorder going all the time, so I would never forget how precious they each are.
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