GG just said "Addie has never met a remote she did not love"
Amen to that!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Spring snow
Your calendar may say the first day of spring but mother nature had other plans today. I did not make a big deal out of the fact we were to get snow because I was afraid it may miss us. I hate sad snowless faces in the morning. We woke up to about three inches and it is still snowing. It is a very wet snow but the kids wanted to play so I sent them on their way. After all if you read other posts I was not about to let the adventure to get the snow gear go to waste.
Taralyn just can't beleive it is snowing on the first day of spring!!
Look at these cuties. They had so much fun playing in the snow together.
It will soon be hot cocco time. I hear the door opening and complaints of being all wet.
Taralyn just can't beleive it is snowing on the first day of spring!!
Look at these cuties. They had so much fun playing in the snow together.It will soon be hot cocco time. I hear the door opening and complaints of being all wet.
Think twice before you act
This weekend we are lucky enough to have Taralyn with us. Lucas and Addie are having a blast every second. So much fun in fact that they both feel asleep on the way home from Wal-Mart today. As I am sure your weather person has told you KC got snow today. It is pretty awesome. Snow on the weekend, no matter what time of year makes me happy. Carrie told me if it snowed I could grab T's snow clothes from the downstairs closet. Great, we have over 3 inches and more outside time is great for both the kids and myself.
I stopped by a little while ago to grab her snow clothes and that is when it happened. As I was opening the garage door I was running through the number combinations to dis arm the alarm in my head. I was not really sure but come on she has told it to me a couple weeks ago so how could I forget already. I typed in what I thought it was, no luck. Oh hum, must have done it wrong. Did it again, still wrong. I was on time 5 when I realized I was screwed. Panic sets in and I try it one more time, a different set of numbers but it was too late. This unbelievable noise starts coming from the alarm or some other source or from the depths of hell. It hurt my brain in a place I did not even know existed. The noise is such it causes all brain waves to cease in ones head. I could not think of what to do next. Just in that moment the phone rang. Oh yes, Carrie told me about this. This would be the alarm company. Hurry, run for the phone. Ahhhhh, ahhhhh, where is the phone. This is so not my house. Where is the phone. ahhh, ahh. Up stairs down stairs. No phone, and then it stops ringings. I have a flash of myself in prison trying to explain who the heck I am and I just wanted the kids to have fun. I run for my cell phone in the truck. Call Carrie. The folks call her and she was nice enough to call the cops off. I entered the correct number, calmly and slowly. Grabbed the snow clothes and headed back to my home.
I am now going to be a good student and practice writing the correct code 100 times on a piece of paper so this never occurs again.
If you need a house sitter, this is my warning advice.....think twice before you ask someone like me with a memory the size of a pea!!
If you need to enter a home make sure you know what you are doing or your ears may be ringing for house after your mistake!!
I stopped by a little while ago to grab her snow clothes and that is when it happened. As I was opening the garage door I was running through the number combinations to dis arm the alarm in my head. I was not really sure but come on she has told it to me a couple weeks ago so how could I forget already. I typed in what I thought it was, no luck. Oh hum, must have done it wrong. Did it again, still wrong. I was on time 5 when I realized I was screwed. Panic sets in and I try it one more time, a different set of numbers but it was too late. This unbelievable noise starts coming from the alarm or some other source or from the depths of hell. It hurt my brain in a place I did not even know existed. The noise is such it causes all brain waves to cease in ones head. I could not think of what to do next. Just in that moment the phone rang. Oh yes, Carrie told me about this. This would be the alarm company. Hurry, run for the phone. Ahhhhh, ahhhhh, where is the phone. This is so not my house. Where is the phone. ahhh, ahh. Up stairs down stairs. No phone, and then it stops ringings. I have a flash of myself in prison trying to explain who the heck I am and I just wanted the kids to have fun. I run for my cell phone in the truck. Call Carrie. The folks call her and she was nice enough to call the cops off. I entered the correct number, calmly and slowly. Grabbed the snow clothes and headed back to my home.
I am now going to be a good student and practice writing the correct code 100 times on a piece of paper so this never occurs again.
If you need a house sitter, this is my warning advice.....think twice before you ask someone like me with a memory the size of a pea!!
If you need to enter a home make sure you know what you are doing or your ears may be ringing for house after your mistake!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Outside time
Today is the last day of winter. It felt like the first day of spring. Tomorrow is the first day of spring. It is to feel like the middle of winter. There is no denying the snow is coming. The wind has picked up, the cloudy skies are here and the temperature is dropping.
I shoved the kids outside right after school to get in some outside time because this might be it for a while. After all I wore sandals to work today and no way I was going to wear them and then hide out in front of the fireplace.
This is where the picture of Addie riding her bike goes. Yeah, I am so not fast enough to catch her.
Ah, forget basketball.....
We are now back inside. Inside for the weekend. Warm and cozy.
I shoved the kids outside right after school to get in some outside time because this might be it for a while. After all I wore sandals to work today and no way I was going to wear them and then hide out in front of the fireplace.
This is where the picture of Addie riding her bike goes. Yeah, I am so not fast enough to catch her.
Don't worry I am persistent. I finally got her on her bike. She has figured out that going backwards on the pedals not only ticks her off but makes her stop quickly. She is now a crusin check!
Taralyn and Lucas opted for a nice game of basketball.
Addie tried to draw T away with the lure of soccer but it did not work.
Ah, forget basketball.....We are now back inside. Inside for the weekend. Warm and cozy.
Friday, March 12, 2010
And the trip is out
Well the news it out. I can now tell the world since the kids know. The Long's are going to Disney World. Jeremy and I managed to get this tripped planned and even sneak in a few surprises. We are going to go in May. We have thought and thought about the best way to let the kids know. This is a hard delima. It costs a lot of money to go to Disney so it seemed like the build of excitement should be as great of a good percentage of the money spent. Logical in my adult brain. I decided a scavengers hunt was the best way to go. Create clues of various Disney items wrapped up in packages and let them figure it out as they went. I received Magical Express information, Disney Maps, luggage tags, books on Disney, airplane tips and so on. Best way to do this is via Luke reading the hint and Addie carrying it back to the living room to see their excited little faces. I pitched my plan to Jeremy and he was in for it. This was going to be amazing, a true hit. I could feel the joy under my skin.
Problem number 1. Time. Time seems to sneak away from me on the weekends. Sunday was no exception. By the time I got all this together the kids were cranky about not getting to go outside.
Problem number 2. Clues. It is hard to get the right clue on the right gift and figure out where to hide all the stuff without anyone finding it before you can begin.
So we finally get to start. We sit the kids down and let them know we are going to go on vacation, an early vacation before school it out. I forgot this would upset Lucas and he hates to miss school. I thought Addie would take it better but she was upset about not going to daycare. Strike 1.
Ok, so we are going. Do you want to know where? Yeah, yeah. (Great the excitement is building back up)
Jeremy explains the scavenger hunt idea and how it will work. Addie is immediately upset that she can't read the clues, because she can't read. Luke is upset he can't carry the package back. (Great, off to a fantastic start)
Jeremy decided to read the first clue. Luke is mad. They head off together to find it. It was in the washer by the way. Addie arrives in the living room 20 seconds later because Lucas touches it it was over, just over. She is on the floor crying. (Great, we did not make it even a minute. My personal joy of going on vacation with these happy children, undetectable)
After a recovery period we send them off for their second clue. Jeremy asks why we could not just say we are going to Disney. Done, over.
Calm and excitement are starting to kick in. They were starting to get into it. They had to go upstairs, they had to go downstairs.
We made the decision to get all the clues in the living room at once and then let them open them up. Addie was so excited when she figured out she was going to see Mickey and Cinderella. It was the gushy feeling I was after. Luke reminded us we had already been to Disney before.
It is not the reaction I thought we were going to get by any means. I guess that is how the best plans turn out. It taught me a lesson that we will take Disney a bit slower when we are at the parks that was the joy and pleasure of making it there can sink in every day.
Problem number 1. Time. Time seems to sneak away from me on the weekends. Sunday was no exception. By the time I got all this together the kids were cranky about not getting to go outside.
Problem number 2. Clues. It is hard to get the right clue on the right gift and figure out where to hide all the stuff without anyone finding it before you can begin.
So we finally get to start. We sit the kids down and let them know we are going to go on vacation, an early vacation before school it out. I forgot this would upset Lucas and he hates to miss school. I thought Addie would take it better but she was upset about not going to daycare. Strike 1.
Ok, so we are going. Do you want to know where? Yeah, yeah. (Great the excitement is building back up)
Jeremy explains the scavenger hunt idea and how it will work. Addie is immediately upset that she can't read the clues, because she can't read. Luke is upset he can't carry the package back. (Great, off to a fantastic start)
Jeremy decided to read the first clue. Luke is mad. They head off together to find it. It was in the washer by the way. Addie arrives in the living room 20 seconds later because Lucas touches it it was over, just over. She is on the floor crying. (Great, we did not make it even a minute. My personal joy of going on vacation with these happy children, undetectable)
After a recovery period we send them off for their second clue. Jeremy asks why we could not just say we are going to Disney. Done, over.
Calm and excitement are starting to kick in. They were starting to get into it. They had to go upstairs, they had to go downstairs.
We made the decision to get all the clues in the living room at once and then let them open them up. Addie was so excited when she figured out she was going to see Mickey and Cinderella. It was the gushy feeling I was after. Luke reminded us we had already been to Disney before.
It is not the reaction I thought we were going to get by any means. I guess that is how the best plans turn out. It taught me a lesson that we will take Disney a bit slower when we are at the parks that was the joy and pleasure of making it there can sink in every day.
Then the next vacation we take, we will just plurt it out or heck not even tell them until we are on the road!!
And they keep coming
The teeth keep coming out. Lucas lost his first front tooth this week. He was so excited!! The tooth fairy brought an amazing $3 for this tooth. I'm not sure what he was thinking. Lucas asked why the tooth fairy decided to bring all that money in quarters because fairies are so tiny and the quarters would weigh so much. Before I could say anything Jeremy piped in with he must be on a new work out program and wanted to get some extra exercises.
I am guessing it could be somewhat related to the fact an unnamed set of parents fell asleep watching television waiting for some child to fall asleep first. Once they woke up in a startle everything was done in a daze in order to get back to bed as soon as possible. That is just a guess though.
Here is Lucas being over joyed at the fact his tooth fell out!!
I am guessing it could be somewhat related to the fact an unnamed set of parents fell asleep watching television waiting for some child to fall asleep first. Once they woke up in a startle everything was done in a daze in order to get back to bed as soon as possible. That is just a guess though.
Here is Lucas being over joyed at the fact his tooth fell out!!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Winter Olympics
Do I like snow? No
Do I like the cold? No
Do I have a reputation for being a superior athlete? NO
Do I follow a ton of sports? No
Then why is it I am totally and completely addicted to watching the Olympics? I have DVR'd them I have ignored my children to watch the last stone being thrown in a tight curling match. I have watched commercials during live broadcasts of the luge and bobsled so I did not miss a single run.
I tell myself I should feel better about this because Jeremy is also sleep deprived from the Olympic coverage. The kids get a glazed over look on their face and cheer like crazed loonies when the US is in the running for a metal. We spend time looking up sports we know nothing about on the Internet so we can cheer and root on athletes with an understanding of why they wear skies longer then their height. We freak out when they almost forget to put on the goggles or don't have their coat zipped up all the way. That one right there, that causes yelling from Addie!! Lucas hates when the different countries wear similar colors and have to wear the Olympic bib and you can't really tell who is who.
Even as I try to type this I am watching large hill Nordic event and the US appears to have the energy to make a run for the gold. Don't even think about sleep folks. This could be a good ending! After this we have the final for freestyle skiing and I think I am going to have to set the DVR again because they moved the semifinals of women's curling to 3am. Who thought that was good programing? I know the US is not in it but the Canada women are impressive.
Just think 2 more years and I will be sleep deprived again watching the summer Olympics.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!! and my DVR
Do I like the cold? No
Do I have a reputation for being a superior athlete? NO
Do I follow a ton of sports? No
Then why is it I am totally and completely addicted to watching the Olympics? I have DVR'd them I have ignored my children to watch the last stone being thrown in a tight curling match. I have watched commercials during live broadcasts of the luge and bobsled so I did not miss a single run.
I tell myself I should feel better about this because Jeremy is also sleep deprived from the Olympic coverage. The kids get a glazed over look on their face and cheer like crazed loonies when the US is in the running for a metal. We spend time looking up sports we know nothing about on the Internet so we can cheer and root on athletes with an understanding of why they wear skies longer then their height. We freak out when they almost forget to put on the goggles or don't have their coat zipped up all the way. That one right there, that causes yelling from Addie!! Lucas hates when the different countries wear similar colors and have to wear the Olympic bib and you can't really tell who is who.
Even as I try to type this I am watching large hill Nordic event and the US appears to have the energy to make a run for the gold. Don't even think about sleep folks. This could be a good ending! After this we have the final for freestyle skiing and I think I am going to have to set the DVR again because they moved the semifinals of women's curling to 3am. Who thought that was good programing? I know the US is not in it but the Canada women are impressive.
Just think 2 more years and I will be sleep deprived again watching the summer Olympics.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!! and my DVR
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Gymnastics
Addie's gymnastics class has moved from Friday to Monday so it is harder for me to go watch every class but since Monday was President's Day Lucas and I were able to watch the entire time. Addie loves her gymnastics!!
After the party
Addie dug right in to her presents on Sunday. She tried to put on as much as possible. I was able to snap a couple of pictures when she had on a few items. What I was not able to get a picture of was all the other thing she got for her birthday that she "organized"
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL GIFTS!
A party for Gwynn
We could not very well call Saturday party day without having a party for all the February kids. Gwynn's birthday is a week before Addie's so after Hunter's celebration we headed up to the farm. Sadly, this party did not go as planned. It started off wonderfully. Char was making chicken n noodles. Grandma Jan was making burritos for dinner and the kids were burning off some burnt up energy. All the kids were together and the only one missing was Josh.
Then it happened, crash, boom, scream, tears. The birthday girl crashed into Lucas and split open her gum where her front top teeth were. The decision was made to visit urgent care at Children's Mercy. A few hours later they returned with no real word. Gwynn would need to see a dentist. Here front teeth were loose and there was nothing they could do about the cut.
We did not even get to start the party so we cut to the chase, skipped the cake, since eating was not going to work and went straight for the presents. Taralyn was nice enough to offer her help since Gwynn still needed to keep the wash cloth on it since her mouth hurt.
Then it happened, crash, boom, scream, tears. The birthday girl crashed into Lucas and split open her gum where her front top teeth were. The decision was made to visit urgent care at Children's Mercy. A few hours later they returned with no real word. Gwynn would need to see a dentist. Here front teeth were loose and there was nothing they could do about the cut.
We did not even get to start the party so we cut to the chase, skipped the cake, since eating was not going to work and went straight for the presents. Taralyn was nice enough to offer her help since Gwynn still needed to keep the wash cloth on it since her mouth hurt.
Next year we are going to have a very calm party for her. Good thing her mom and dad took her to the indoor water park for her real party!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWYNN!! WE HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER!!
Hunter's Party
After Addie's party we headed over to Aunt Carrie's house for Hunter's Big Day. His birthday was officially a week away but we decided to turn 2-13 into party day. Hunter seemed okay with celebrating exactly a week early. He took a nap before the celebrations and it took a couple minutes for him to get in the spirit but once he was ready he was ready to celebrate his farm party in style!
Hunter was not excited about us singing Happy Birthday to him and covered his face for most of it.
Everyone was ready to help Hunter blow out his candles, but he did it all by himself.
Addie's favorite part....PRESENTS. Can you believe Hunter did not want or need any help this year. Addie found this very discouraging but remained a good sport about it.
Hunter got some really cool things that will keep him busy for many hours to come!!
Hunter was not excited about us singing Happy Birthday to him and covered his face for most of it.
Everyone was ready to help Hunter blow out his candles, but he did it all by himself.
Addie's favorite part....PRESENTS. Can you believe Hunter did not want or need any help this year. Addie found this very discouraging but remained a good sport about it.
Hunter got some really cool things that will keep him busy for many hours to come!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNTER!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDISON!
February 13, 2010......where were you. If you were not at our place according to Addie you missed the party of the year. Addie is still talking about her party. She loved every second of it. She is still reliving every moment. When she sees her Cinderella dress she reminds us she wore it for her entire party. When we sit at the table for dinner she reminds us that she blew out her candles in her chair. I have disappointed her because I threw away the princess tablecloth. I am hoping she can eventually recover.
Addie wore her dress and tiara for the entire party! It was a bit of a fight to get her to take it off in order to get her over to Hunter's.
Even Addie's best friend got to come. She was even given a party hat. I made her best friend spend the party in the living room up against the wall, which I know makes me a mean mom and all but eventually Addie did not notice. 
Here is the castle cake. It was not my favorite or best work I will admit. I should have ditched the plastic stands and gone 100% homemade but you live and learn. Addie demanded the princess cut outs so there you go.
And the birthday girl gets to blow out 3 big candles.
One stubborn candle that Luke got to help out with.
And then the presents........
Thank you everyone for all the wonderful gifts. Addie has loved playing with them all!!
Addie wore her dress and tiara for the entire party! It was a bit of a fight to get her to take it off in order to get her over to Hunter's.
Here she is in her chair getting ready to blow out her candles.
Even Addie's best friend got to come. She was even given a party hat. I made her best friend spend the party in the living room up against the wall, which I know makes me a mean mom and all but eventually Addie did not notice.
Here is the castle cake. It was not my favorite or best work I will admit. I should have ditched the plastic stands and gone 100% homemade but you live and learn. Addie demanded the princess cut outs so there you go.
And the birthday girl gets to blow out 3 big candles.
One stubborn candle that Luke got to help out with.
And then the presents........
Thank you everyone for all the wonderful gifts. Addie has loved playing with them all!!
BIRTHDAY GIRL
Saturday was Addie's birthday as well as her party. Addie started the day off with a huge smile and pure joy. She knew exactly what Saturday was. I told her Happy Birthday when she woke up and came in our room and she said, I know. It's my day. We then had to do a short review of the fact we had several parties to go to but we were glad it was her day.
Addie was ready to celebrate even before breakfast!!
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