Friday, June 29, 2012
No Computer
Well we made it to Jasper!
Unfortunately there's no computer here. You'll just hafta wait until Monday for a new blog post.
I know you can't wait to read about the exciting details of my life.
But you must.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
For those of you who AREN'T Gabe...
...here is what his typical day looks like.
You know, just having class outside. In the desert. All day.
Gabe has run into a few difficulties ever since he's been in Utah.
When they (Gabe and his friend Todd, who is studying to be a geologist as well) arrived in Cedar City, they found out the place they had planned on staying and camping and living was closed due to a landslide. They had to find a new place that fit their budget within 2 or 3 days. Fortunately a few days later they were able to find a dorm room on campus that was available.
The first week for Gabe was a little rough. The higher altitude was giving him a hard time. He told me it was difficult to breathe and get a good breath in. Then altitude sickness took over. At least, we think it was altitude sickness... He was unable to participate for two days due to fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, headaches, cold sweats, and hot sweats. So basically it was like the flu.
This week he's doing much better and is quite enjoying himself. Although now, instead of physical problems their whole group is faced with wildfire outbreaks. Fires were actually in Cedar City today and part of the city was to be evacuated.
Let's hope his third week goes by much smoother than the last 2!
You know, just having class outside. In the desert. All day.
Gabe has run into a few difficulties ever since he's been in Utah.
When they (Gabe and his friend Todd, who is studying to be a geologist as well) arrived in Cedar City, they found out the place they had planned on staying and camping and living was closed due to a landslide. They had to find a new place that fit their budget within 2 or 3 days. Fortunately a few days later they were able to find a dorm room on campus that was available.
The first week for Gabe was a little rough. The higher altitude was giving him a hard time. He told me it was difficult to breathe and get a good breath in. Then altitude sickness took over. At least, we think it was altitude sickness... He was unable to participate for two days due to fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, headaches, cold sweats, and hot sweats. So basically it was like the flu.
This week he's doing much better and is quite enjoying himself. Although now, instead of physical problems their whole group is faced with wildfire outbreaks. Fires were actually in Cedar City today and part of the city was to be evacuated.
Let's hope his third week goes by much smoother than the last 2!
Day 14- Nappin'
This morning we were at my mom's. Which means our whole schedule was thrown off.
Dax woke up at 6:30. Good thing I was expecting it! It's super bright in that room. It's hard not to wake up then!
He was ready to go back to sleep soon after so I got all his things ready to put him to sleep. Not one minute after I laid him down, Dez wakes up. Dax sees him and refuses to go to sleep.
Oh well, what better time to pack up and go home?
We make it home and it is definitely time for lil boy's nap. Your mom graciously offered to have Dez stay at her house so I could catch up on my sleep as well.
We went to sleep at 9:30 and both didn't wake up until 2!
!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful nap! What a wonderful day!
We didn't do much else today, considering our nap took up most of it!
I made my first steak by myself for dinner today. Let me tell ya, it was mother effin good.
I mean goooooooooood! I was extremely proud of myself! I would've taken a picture but I ate it all.
The boys played with Mushu..
We figured out that Dax thinks it's funny when Mushu wags her tail. By the time I got around to getting my phone out to record it, Mushu wouldn't cooperate. That's where Dez stepped in.
Me and Dez also did some drawing.
Isn't that the cutest picture you've ever seen??
Well, that's all for today. Tomorrow we leave for Jasper and will be gone the rest of the weekend.
Love, KK
Dax woke up at 6:30. Good thing I was expecting it! It's super bright in that room. It's hard not to wake up then!
He was ready to go back to sleep soon after so I got all his things ready to put him to sleep. Not one minute after I laid him down, Dez wakes up. Dax sees him and refuses to go to sleep.
Oh well, what better time to pack up and go home?
We make it home and it is definitely time for lil boy's nap. Your mom graciously offered to have Dez stay at her house so I could catch up on my sleep as well.
We went to sleep at 9:30 and both didn't wake up until 2!
!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful nap! What a wonderful day!
We didn't do much else today, considering our nap took up most of it!
I made my first steak by myself for dinner today. Let me tell ya, it was mother effin good.
I mean goooooooooood! I was extremely proud of myself! I would've taken a picture but I ate it all.
The boys played with Mushu..
We figured out that Dax thinks it's funny when Mushu wags her tail. By the time I got around to getting my phone out to record it, Mushu wouldn't cooperate. That's where Dez stepped in.
Me and Dez also did some drawing.
Isn't that the cutest picture you've ever seen??
Well, that's all for today. Tomorrow we leave for Jasper and will be gone the rest of the weekend.
Love, KK
Day 13
A few statistics...
Dax had his 6th tooth poke through today.
There are 9 days left until our road trip to Ohio.
13 days is the longest we've ever been apart from each other. (That would be today)
I have killed 4 wasps in these past few days.
2 of which have been inside our house.
There are 26 days left until you come home!
Today I had planned on going shopping for Dez's birthday. I had arranged for my for my mom to watch the boys. She was suppose to get off work at the usual time at 3:00 and I was going to drop them off right at 3:30.
She didn't get off work until 6:00. (Which was no fault of hers by the way)
So I decided well, I'm not going to have any other time to do this so I might as well go through with my plans even if they are delayed by a few hours. And since it will be pretty late when I get back, I figured we would just stay the night and leave in the morning.
This sudden change of plans is where I lose my brain.
I start to pack our bags sort of haphazardly because I'm running out of time. I manage to get everyone and everything into the car by 6:30. Not bad, not bad. I just won't have the luxury of slowly searching for that perfect present.
At 6:40 (on the road) I realize that I forgot Mushu. Just left her outside.
No worries, Nana says. She can stay here tonight with us. Whew. Ok. Poor Mush. I can't believe I forgot her!
Finally I get to my mom's house at around 7:00ish. Drop off boys and leave hastily mumbled instructions. 7:10 I'm back on the road to get to Beaumont.
7:15. Did I pack Dax's bottles? I know I filled them and got the formula dispenser ready. But did I pack them?
Nope. Sure didn't.
7:25... I have purchased the necessary items to feed our child and have delivered them to my mom. Along with toothbrushes for me and Dez because I apparently forgot those too.
8:00 Finally make it to Toys R US! Woohoo! I got all the things on my list that I had planned on getting for Dez. It was very nice to finally have some alone time even if I was running errands. It's the first time I've been by myself since you've been gone. I make it back to my mom's at 9:35.
The door is locked.
Ok, She's just putting Dez to sleep or taking a bath. I won't be out here long.
5 mosquito bites, 7 text messages, 2 phone calls, and 35 minutes later I finally make inside.
Mom fell asleep putting Dez to bed by the way....
Love, KK
Dax had his 6th tooth poke through today.
There are 9 days left until our road trip to Ohio.
13 days is the longest we've ever been apart from each other. (That would be today)
I have killed 4 wasps in these past few days.
2 of which have been inside our house.
There are 26 days left until you come home!
Today I had planned on going shopping for Dez's birthday. I had arranged for my for my mom to watch the boys. She was suppose to get off work at the usual time at 3:00 and I was going to drop them off right at 3:30.
She didn't get off work until 6:00. (Which was no fault of hers by the way)
So I decided well, I'm not going to have any other time to do this so I might as well go through with my plans even if they are delayed by a few hours. And since it will be pretty late when I get back, I figured we would just stay the night and leave in the morning.
This sudden change of plans is where I lose my brain.
I start to pack our bags sort of haphazardly because I'm running out of time. I manage to get everyone and everything into the car by 6:30. Not bad, not bad. I just won't have the luxury of slowly searching for that perfect present.
At 6:40 (on the road) I realize that I forgot Mushu. Just left her outside.
No worries, Nana says. She can stay here tonight with us. Whew. Ok. Poor Mush. I can't believe I forgot her!
Finally I get to my mom's house at around 7:00ish. Drop off boys and leave hastily mumbled instructions. 7:10 I'm back on the road to get to Beaumont.
7:15. Did I pack Dax's bottles? I know I filled them and got the formula dispenser ready. But did I pack them?
Nope. Sure didn't.
7:25... I have purchased the necessary items to feed our child and have delivered them to my mom. Along with toothbrushes for me and Dez because I apparently forgot those too.
8:00 Finally make it to Toys R US! Woohoo! I got all the things on my list that I had planned on getting for Dez. It was very nice to finally have some alone time even if I was running errands. It's the first time I've been by myself since you've been gone. I make it back to my mom's at 9:35.
The door is locked.
Ok, She's just putting Dez to sleep or taking a bath. I won't be out here long.
5 mosquito bites, 7 text messages, 2 phone calls, and 35 minutes later I finally make inside.
Mom fell asleep putting Dez to bed by the way....
Love, KK
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Day 12- Fever
Yikes. Last night was rough.
First off, dang our beagle doggy! Mushu takes up the ENTIRE bed! For such a little pup (compared to most) she is the biggest bed hog! I was tossing and turning anyway last night but had to even more when she came into bed with me. Good Lord, she is dead weight when you try to move her and doesn't take the hint that you want her outta there!
Beside that, Dax also had a rough night. I heard him tossing around as well as whining. Not loud enough or crying enough to get up and get him though. He did this for about 2 hours. Finally at 5:00am, I decided I would change his diaper, feed him a bottle and re-situate his crib. I did NOT want another 6:00 am wake up! When I went to get him he was burning up. My heart just sank. Why couldn't I have woken up and gotten him earlier?? I also thought, I wish Gabe was here. Not trying to make you feel bad, I swear. It's just, in those moments when you're truly concerned about your children, I wished you could have been sleeping beside me just in case I really needed your fatherly opinion. Sometimes I feel a little lost when our kids get sick.
Dax's fever broke after he woke up from his first nap only to come back strong after his second nap. Poor guy does not feel good at all. He's been moping around all day. We must've hung out on the couch for a good hour before he decided to do something else. I hope this passes quickly....
Speaking of sick, Dez is still feeling a little under the weather. His is just allergies though. But they are bad. Watery eyes, stuffy AND runny nose, sneezing and a little bit of coughing. I've been pumping him full of meds as well.
Boo to sick boys.
Love, KK
First off, dang our beagle doggy! Mushu takes up the ENTIRE bed! For such a little pup (compared to most) she is the biggest bed hog! I was tossing and turning anyway last night but had to even more when she came into bed with me. Good Lord, she is dead weight when you try to move her and doesn't take the hint that you want her outta there!
Beside that, Dax also had a rough night. I heard him tossing around as well as whining. Not loud enough or crying enough to get up and get him though. He did this for about 2 hours. Finally at 5:00am, I decided I would change his diaper, feed him a bottle and re-situate his crib. I did NOT want another 6:00 am wake up! When I went to get him he was burning up. My heart just sank. Why couldn't I have woken up and gotten him earlier?? I also thought, I wish Gabe was here. Not trying to make you feel bad, I swear. It's just, in those moments when you're truly concerned about your children, I wished you could have been sleeping beside me just in case I really needed your fatherly opinion. Sometimes I feel a little lost when our kids get sick.
Dax's fever broke after he woke up from his first nap only to come back strong after his second nap. Poor guy does not feel good at all. He's been moping around all day. We must've hung out on the couch for a good hour before he decided to do something else. I hope this passes quickly....
Speaking of sick, Dez is still feeling a little under the weather. His is just allergies though. But they are bad. Watery eyes, stuffy AND runny nose, sneezing and a little bit of coughing. I've been pumping him full of meds as well.
Boo to sick boys.
Love, KK
Day 11-Haircut and Groceries
Our precious little boy decided to wake up today at 6:00a.m. Yes, that's right. Two hours earlier than what he usually does. Holy crap, was I tired! I got him to go back to bed at 7 and we slept until Dez woke up at 9:00.
Since Dax got an early start today, I decided that I might as well too! We all went out to run my errands in the late morning/early afternoon. It's funny how accomplished I feel when I get more than one thing done a day with 2 little boys. I was pretty proud of myself!
First we went to get Buster's hair cut.
Then, as always, he wanted to ride the escalators in Dillards. He had to ride by himself since I had the stroller with me. I would have tried going too but we would have ended up falling over our feet for sure.
He was so excited that he had the privilege of going by himself! To be honest, it made me extremely nervous. But he was very proud of himself! And he's just too cool with that sucker in his mouth!
After we walked around the mall, we went to go get groceries which is a feat in and of itself when it's just me and the boys. But, I was quick and I had Desmond helping me. I gave him his own little shopping cart and he only rammed my heel once!
Once we got home I realized why I don't ever like to get things done early. Dax had fallen asleep in the car and was mad that he had to be woken up to get out. It was also lunch time. For everybody. I was frantically running around unloading groceries, then trying to find and make lunch. At that moment I just decided I would focus on feeding Dax first since he goes berserk if he sees food that isn't going into his mouth. About halfway through his feeding, I realized that Desmond was putting up all the groceries for me. He would stop to ask me where a particular item went and if a squash was a vegetable or not to put in the right drawer in the fridge. He literally unloaded and put up every single thing from the grocery store. My heart just melted. What a sweet boy we have!
Later that night we went to the redbox to pick out our movie for movie night, which was Puss in Boots again. I think I just might have to get that for him for his birthday. He really seems to enjoy it and sits and watches the whole thing!
We had a good day today! Tomorrow we will go swimming and have another movie night, but this time at Nana's house with Sequoia. I think we'll end up staying the night over there.
Love, KK
**Dez's funny thing of the day: I went to check on the boys playing and overheard Dez singing a song from my Eclipse soundtrack. Thought you would like that :)
Since Dax got an early start today, I decided that I might as well too! We all went out to run my errands in the late morning/early afternoon. It's funny how accomplished I feel when I get more than one thing done a day with 2 little boys. I was pretty proud of myself!
First we went to get Buster's hair cut.
Then, as always, he wanted to ride the escalators in Dillards. He had to ride by himself since I had the stroller with me. I would have tried going too but we would have ended up falling over our feet for sure.
He was so excited that he had the privilege of going by himself! To be honest, it made me extremely nervous. But he was very proud of himself! And he's just too cool with that sucker in his mouth!
After we walked around the mall, we went to go get groceries which is a feat in and of itself when it's just me and the boys. But, I was quick and I had Desmond helping me. I gave him his own little shopping cart and he only rammed my heel once!
Once we got home I realized why I don't ever like to get things done early. Dax had fallen asleep in the car and was mad that he had to be woken up to get out. It was also lunch time. For everybody. I was frantically running around unloading groceries, then trying to find and make lunch. At that moment I just decided I would focus on feeding Dax first since he goes berserk if he sees food that isn't going into his mouth. About halfway through his feeding, I realized that Desmond was putting up all the groceries for me. He would stop to ask me where a particular item went and if a squash was a vegetable or not to put in the right drawer in the fridge. He literally unloaded and put up every single thing from the grocery store. My heart just melted. What a sweet boy we have!
Later that night we went to the redbox to pick out our movie for movie night, which was Puss in Boots again. I think I just might have to get that for him for his birthday. He really seems to enjoy it and sits and watches the whole thing!
We had a good day today! Tomorrow we will go swimming and have another movie night, but this time at Nana's house with Sequoia. I think we'll end up staying the night over there.
Love, KK
**Dez's funny thing of the day: I went to check on the boys playing and overheard Dez singing a song from my Eclipse soundtrack. Thought you would like that :)
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Day 10
Today was uneventful. I mean reallllly uneventful.
Dez was still feeling a little under the weather so we skipped out on church and just chilled in the couch and watched a few shows. Sometimes, those are my favorite kind of days. Just relaxing.
Later that evening we went to Pop's house for a fantastic dinner. BOTH our boys gobbled it up! Dax was even wanting more!
Then I came home and put boys to bed (effortlessly, I might add) and here I am! I plan on doing some more relaxing on the couch and watching a very girly movie. One you would absolutely hate.
Tomorrow should be more interesting. I have a few things planned out for us and I just might have to save some of them for another day.
Love, KK
PS. I missed you like crazy today. I guess it's finally hit me that I really have 5 more weeks of this left. 5 weeks is a long time.
**Dez's quote of the day**
But when we go outside the mosquitoes will hear the beautiful music and they will be happy and not mad and not bite us.
(I was asking him to hurry to the car so the mosquitoes wouldn't get us. He was listening to music on my iPhone at the time I asked him)
Dez was still feeling a little under the weather so we skipped out on church and just chilled in the couch and watched a few shows. Sometimes, those are my favorite kind of days. Just relaxing.
Later that evening we went to Pop's house for a fantastic dinner. BOTH our boys gobbled it up! Dax was even wanting more!
Then I came home and put boys to bed (effortlessly, I might add) and here I am! I plan on doing some more relaxing on the couch and watching a very girly movie. One you would absolutely hate.
Tomorrow should be more interesting. I have a few things planned out for us and I just might have to save some of them for another day.
Love, KK
PS. I missed you like crazy today. I guess it's finally hit me that I really have 5 more weeks of this left. 5 weeks is a long time.
**Dez's quote of the day**
But when we go outside the mosquitoes will hear the beautiful music and they will be happy and not mad and not bite us.
(I was asking him to hurry to the car so the mosquitoes wouldn't get us. He was listening to music on my iPhone at the time I asked him)
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Day 8&9- Granny's House
First of all, let me say....We made it a whole week!! One week down, Five (four maybe?) to go!!! Woohoo!
It was a pretty smooth-sailing week. Nothing crazy happened and we survived!
We spent the past 2 days at my mom's house. It was nice to have a change of scenery, even though the change of scenery was quite a bit smaller and cramped than what we are used to.
Dez was happy to be able to sleep at Granny's house allllll night! Even if he did have to sleep on the floor.... Dax actually did pretty amazing with his sleeping as well. I had estimated putting in about 45 minutes to an hour to getting him to fall asleep. Nope! He was asleep every time within 15 minutes. Ahhhh that was such a relief.
We were out swimming all day today. Me and mom had to take turns due to Dax's napping schedule and also due to the fact that Dez just wasn't done swimming. I swear our boys are part fish. Dax would literally dive in head first into the water if you weren't holding onto him tightly. And Dez got to the point where he was swimming underwater without his goggles and also would run and jump into the pool.
Swimming too much had its effects though. Dez was out there for a total of four straight hours. And even though I was adamant about putting on sunblock, he still got burned on his face. And whoa, I'm definitely feeling my burning skin as well! He also got a little sick. I think it was the combination of bad allergies from this morning, the sun, and maybe being slightly dehydrated.
Well, those are the events from today! As for the rest of week, I'm not entirely sure.. I think I'm going to designate Mondays as me and Buster's movie nights. He had such a good time and couldn't stop talking about it that I think it would be best to make it a tradition!And Sundays might always be church then Pop's house for dinner.
Now I have to figure out what to do for the other 5 days...
Love, KK
**Video of the day**
This is Dax's new favorite game. Apparently he only plays it with Granny though.
So cute!
The "Uh-Oh!" game
Miss you so much and wish you were here.
It was a pretty smooth-sailing week. Nothing crazy happened and we survived!
We spent the past 2 days at my mom's house. It was nice to have a change of scenery, even though the change of scenery was quite a bit smaller and cramped than what we are used to.
Dez was happy to be able to sleep at Granny's house allllll night! Even if he did have to sleep on the floor.... Dax actually did pretty amazing with his sleeping as well. I had estimated putting in about 45 minutes to an hour to getting him to fall asleep. Nope! He was asleep every time within 15 minutes. Ahhhh that was such a relief.
We were out swimming all day today. Me and mom had to take turns due to Dax's napping schedule and also due to the fact that Dez just wasn't done swimming. I swear our boys are part fish. Dax would literally dive in head first into the water if you weren't holding onto him tightly. And Dez got to the point where he was swimming underwater without his goggles and also would run and jump into the pool.
Swimming too much had its effects though. Dez was out there for a total of four straight hours. And even though I was adamant about putting on sunblock, he still got burned on his face. And whoa, I'm definitely feeling my burning skin as well! He also got a little sick. I think it was the combination of bad allergies from this morning, the sun, and maybe being slightly dehydrated.
Well, those are the events from today! As for the rest of week, I'm not entirely sure.. I think I'm going to designate Mondays as me and Buster's movie nights. He had such a good time and couldn't stop talking about it that I think it would be best to make it a tradition!And Sundays might always be church then Pop's house for dinner.
Now I have to figure out what to do for the other 5 days...
Love, KK
**Video of the day**
This is Dax's new favorite game. Apparently he only plays it with Granny though.
So cute!
The "Uh-Oh!" game
Miss you so much and wish you were here.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Day 7- Splash Park
I'm just gonna post a few pictures for today's blog!
We got off to reallllllly late start, but finally made it to the splash park today!
I hope this video works because it is too funny!
This is Dax's crawl he developed for special use at the splash park and no where else!
I'm pretty sure he doesn't like the feel of weird concrete on his knees!
Also, today I taught Dez to write his name :)
Pretty good huh?
Another bit of random information...
Dez has been VERY careful to pronounce his Ls very precisely!
Love, KK
We got off to reallllllly late start, but finally made it to the splash park today!
I hope this video works because it is too funny!
This is Dax's crawl he developed for special use at the splash park and no where else!
I'm pretty sure he doesn't like the feel of weird concrete on his knees!
Also, today I taught Dez to write his name :)
Another bit of random information...
Dez has been VERY careful to pronounce his Ls very precisely!
Love, KK
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Day 6- Happy Boys
The boys have been so extremely pleasant and well-behaved ever since you've been gone. To be honest, I was expecting meltdowns from Dez and crying fits from Dax. But no! Nothing! It's been a breeze!
Remember our fussy, sad baby? He is no more! He's back to normal being the happy baby that we have always known. I found the reason for his transformation yesterday. He's got tooth #6 coming in quickly! It hasn't broken the gums yet, but it will within the next few days. Poor fella had 2 teeth come back to back. No wonder he was upset all the time!
Dax had started eating again. Finally! I was one day away from calling the pediatrician. He's so extremely easy to put to bed. It takes 15 minutes tops. Well, actually, it takes as long as it takes him to finish his bottle. Because once he's done, he goes straight into the crib and straight to sleep. We definitely lucked out with our easy-going baby!
Dax has also started his screaming game again. You just have to start saying Ahhhh! and he stops what he's doing to play along with you. And, boy, does he get LOUD!
Desmond has been really great, too. Other than his occasional fits of "deafness", he is wonderful. No temper tantrums, no fighting, no rebelling. He's just been great. I even got him to take a nap today!! (2hours!) Yessssss! I enjoyed the quiet and took a nap of my own on the couch.
Today we spent most of the day at home. After an early dinner we went to the mall to get Buster's hair cut. But no such luck. EVERY place we went to was busy and understaffed. I guess we'll have to try again on Friday.
Tomorrow we have a busy day. Off to Louisiana for a good time at the Splash Park! Mikah gets to come with us so Dez is super excited.
I don't have any pictures from today. Sorry! I'll hopefully get plenty tomorrow to make up for it!
Love, KK
**Dez quote of the Day**
"But, Mama! My hair won't be fancy like Mikah's!"
(Upset after we couldn't get him a haircut)
Remember our fussy, sad baby? He is no more! He's back to normal being the happy baby that we have always known. I found the reason for his transformation yesterday. He's got tooth #6 coming in quickly! It hasn't broken the gums yet, but it will within the next few days. Poor fella had 2 teeth come back to back. No wonder he was upset all the time!
Dax had started eating again. Finally! I was one day away from calling the pediatrician. He's so extremely easy to put to bed. It takes 15 minutes tops. Well, actually, it takes as long as it takes him to finish his bottle. Because once he's done, he goes straight into the crib and straight to sleep. We definitely lucked out with our easy-going baby!
Dax has also started his screaming game again. You just have to start saying Ahhhh! and he stops what he's doing to play along with you. And, boy, does he get LOUD!
Desmond has been really great, too. Other than his occasional fits of "deafness", he is wonderful. No temper tantrums, no fighting, no rebelling. He's just been great. I even got him to take a nap today!! (2hours!) Yessssss! I enjoyed the quiet and took a nap of my own on the couch.
Today we spent most of the day at home. After an early dinner we went to the mall to get Buster's hair cut. But no such luck. EVERY place we went to was busy and understaffed. I guess we'll have to try again on Friday.
Tomorrow we have a busy day. Off to Louisiana for a good time at the Splash Park! Mikah gets to come with us so Dez is super excited.
I don't have any pictures from today. Sorry! I'll hopefully get plenty tomorrow to make up for it!
Love, KK
**Dez quote of the Day**
"But, Mama! My hair won't be fancy like Mikah's!"
(Upset after we couldn't get him a haircut)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Day 5- Thunderstorms and Steps
Today was a rainy day. With thunder and lightening. My favorite kind. :)
Poor Dax, he didn't quite understand the thunder. When a loud one would bang, he would immediately stop what he was doing look up and around and then madly dash into a fierce crawl. Only after a few seconds did he realize that he really had no idea what he was crawling from or even where he was supposed to have gone. Every time. We all watched it rain outside for the longest time.
Dez was very helpful today. When Dax gets close to the stairs at Nana's house he hurries over and carries him away and gives him a toy to be distracted with. Every time Dax loses his pacifier, Dez is right there to pick it up and put it in his mouth. He also WANTS to help me clean.
Dez went to gymnastics today and, as usual, was a nutcase. He always finds the one kid who isn't doing the right thing and isn't listening and does exactly what that kid is doing. Good Lord, he gets distracted easily.
After gymnastics we went to the bookstore just to get outta the house for some fresh air (and rain).
While we were there Dax took 3 steps all by himself. Three steps!! They were very wobbly but very good!
He also decided to browse the books to broaden his intellect.
Tomorrow we're going to get Desmond's hair cut and to walk around the mall. So tomorrow's blog shouldn't be as interesting as today's!
Love you and Miss you, KK
**Random Fact about Dez**
Desmond has stopped saying yey-yow. He stops himself and correctly says the word yellow with perfect pronunciation. Sad day :(
Poor Dax, he didn't quite understand the thunder. When a loud one would bang, he would immediately stop what he was doing look up and around and then madly dash into a fierce crawl. Only after a few seconds did he realize that he really had no idea what he was crawling from or even where he was supposed to have gone. Every time. We all watched it rain outside for the longest time.
This is Mushu during the thundering.
And here, also. Desmond was being her comfort buddy.
We have the weirdest dog, by the way.
I gave Dax a haircut. Well, it was more of a trim. I didn't even screw it up either! Is it crazy to say that I think he looks so different? I cut about an inch off of his "sideburns" and another inch of his curl in the back. I was so sad I didn't want to throw his hair away! So I kept it. Don't worry, I'll end up throwing it away in a few days once the shock of his first haircut has passed.
Dez was very helpful today. When Dax gets close to the stairs at Nana's house he hurries over and carries him away and gives him a toy to be distracted with. Every time Dax loses his pacifier, Dez is right there to pick it up and put it in his mouth. He also WANTS to help me clean.
Dez went to gymnastics today and, as usual, was a nutcase. He always finds the one kid who isn't doing the right thing and isn't listening and does exactly what that kid is doing. Good Lord, he gets distracted easily.
After gymnastics we went to the bookstore just to get outta the house for some fresh air (and rain).
While we were there Dax took 3 steps all by himself. Three steps!! They were very wobbly but very good!
He also decided to browse the books to broaden his intellect.
Tomorrow we're going to get Desmond's hair cut and to walk around the mall. So tomorrow's blog shouldn't be as interesting as today's!
Love you and Miss you, KK
**Random Fact about Dez**
Desmond has stopped saying yey-yow. He stops himself and correctly says the word yellow with perfect pronunciation. Sad day :(
Monday, June 18, 2012
Day 4
Today was an eh day. It wasn't good, but it wasn't bad either. It was just... eh.
It was a rainy day here and I had a headache so I was a sleepy Mama today.
Dax is still being a stinker about his food. For breakfast he had 2 slices of banana and 3 slices of strawberry. That's it. No more. And then for his nap he only drank an ounce of his bottle. BUT the good news is that while me and Dez were running errands Nana offered to take Dax and fed him a hefty lunch which he ate every bite of. Either that boy was huuuuuuungry from no breakfast or he was just glad to have someone else feed him. Maybe I'll have Nana feed him every day :)
While Dax was with Nana, me and Dez went to Walmart to prepare for our movie night. Dez was super excited! We went to redbox and he chose his own movie (Puss in Boots) and then he got to chose him a snack (Chips Ahoy). He must've asked me a million times throughout the day if it was time to start our movie. We had a good time! After Walmart I had to run by the credit union which Dez insisted on getting out with me. I mean, he was going to have to get out anyway but he did NOT want to get left behind. I realized why when we walked in.
He went straight to the lady's desk and opened her candy jar and helped himself to a sucker. All I could say at the moment was, "Uhhhhh... is that ok?". On our way home after he had finished his treat I heard him from the back saying, "Ooohhmmaa, Ooohhmmaa! Hehh! Hehh eee!!" I looked back and saw the he had the stick from his sucker stuck in his mouth in between his cheeks! I laughed so hard! I had just started fumbling for my phone to take a picture when he got it free. He told me it wasn't funny and to stop laughing. I wish I would have gotten a picture for you to see!
Anyway, I miss you.
Tomorrow is gymnastics day.
Love, KK
It was a rainy day here and I had a headache so I was a sleepy Mama today.
Dax is still being a stinker about his food. For breakfast he had 2 slices of banana and 3 slices of strawberry. That's it. No more. And then for his nap he only drank an ounce of his bottle. BUT the good news is that while me and Dez were running errands Nana offered to take Dax and fed him a hefty lunch which he ate every bite of. Either that boy was huuuuuuungry from no breakfast or he was just glad to have someone else feed him. Maybe I'll have Nana feed him every day :)
While Dax was with Nana, me and Dez went to Walmart to prepare for our movie night. Dez was super excited! We went to redbox and he chose his own movie (Puss in Boots) and then he got to chose him a snack (Chips Ahoy). He must've asked me a million times throughout the day if it was time to start our movie. We had a good time! After Walmart I had to run by the credit union which Dez insisted on getting out with me. I mean, he was going to have to get out anyway but he did NOT want to get left behind. I realized why when we walked in.
He went straight to the lady's desk and opened her candy jar and helped himself to a sucker. All I could say at the moment was, "Uhhhhh... is that ok?". On our way home after he had finished his treat I heard him from the back saying, "Ooohhmmaa, Ooohhmmaa! Hehh! Hehh eee!!" I looked back and saw the he had the stick from his sucker stuck in his mouth in between his cheeks! I laughed so hard! I had just started fumbling for my phone to take a picture when he got it free. He told me it wasn't funny and to stop laughing. I wish I would have gotten a picture for you to see!
Anyway, I miss you.
Tomorrow is gymnastics day.
Love, KK
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Day 3
Well I think Dez has finally figured it out. However, every time we pull into the house or go outside he sees your car and thinks you're here. So I have to explain it all over again. Poor Buster. Poor Daddy.
I thought I'd be clever today and leave one of Mushu's empty dog bowls on the floor so that Dax could play with it and have him realize that it's not actually that cool and to hopefully have him be disinterested in it over time. Good idea?
Nope.
He started to eat out of it just like Mushu does. So up the doggie bowls went.
I've made a list of things that we're going to do for this next week.
Monday- Me and Buster Movie Night
Tuesday- Gymnastics, I guess
Wednesday- Bouncey Place (with Paige and Allison and their kiddos)
Thursday- Buster Haircut @ Mall
Friday- Hmmm ok, maybe I haven't thought about it this far. Maybe swimming @ Mom's?
Any more ideas?
Speaking of hair, I HAVE to cut Dax's hair. Oh, I really really don't want to. It's gonna break my heart. But it's starting to look ridiculous so I must.
Today we went to church and then to Pop's and Leenie's house for Father's day. We ate steaks and had cake and ice cream. Buster had more dessert than dinner and Dax did the same. Not the best day for nutrition, but at least they both had a good breakfast!
Nothing fantastic happened today and Dez didn't even say anything funny. Or not that I can remember.
Love, KK
**Photo of the Day**
Mmmmmm I love a good steak. And they were gooooooooood! Sorry you missed out :(
I thought I'd be clever today and leave one of Mushu's empty dog bowls on the floor so that Dax could play with it and have him realize that it's not actually that cool and to hopefully have him be disinterested in it over time. Good idea?
Nope.
He started to eat out of it just like Mushu does. So up the doggie bowls went.
I've made a list of things that we're going to do for this next week.
Monday- Me and Buster Movie Night
Tuesday- Gymnastics, I guess
Wednesday- Bouncey Place (with Paige and Allison and their kiddos)
Thursday- Buster Haircut @ Mall
Friday- Hmmm ok, maybe I haven't thought about it this far. Maybe swimming @ Mom's?
Any more ideas?
Speaking of hair, I HAVE to cut Dax's hair. Oh, I really really don't want to. It's gonna break my heart. But it's starting to look ridiculous so I must.
Today we went to church and then to Pop's and Leenie's house for Father's day. We ate steaks and had cake and ice cream. Buster had more dessert than dinner and Dax did the same. Not the best day for nutrition, but at least they both had a good breakfast!
Nothing fantastic happened today and Dez didn't even say anything funny. Or not that I can remember.
Love, KK
**Photo of the Day**
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Day 2
Dax woke up last night. The little stinker is just hungry because he won't eat anything during the day! No worries; he went right back to sleep at 3:45.
Dez asked again where you were today. First thing he asked when he woke up. I'm thinking he'll have figured it all out by next week.
Speaking of Dez and you and Todd being on this trip, he had a conversation (kinda with himself). It went a little something like this...
(He was asking about Todd and Michelle.)
Me: Did you know that Todd went with Daddy camping? And he will be gone a long time too?
Dez: Yeah and Michelle will say "Oooooooohhh I just miss youuuuuu" and Todd will call Michelle and Todd will say "Hello?" and Michelle will say "Todd I want you to come hooooooome!" and he will call Michelle and she will say that.
He even did a high pitched voice for Michelle.
Well anyway, today we went to my mom's to go swimming. I got Dez some kiddie sized goggles to wear and hopefully use underwater. At first he was absolutely positive he wouldn't use them due to his new fear of NOT swimming in any way. But by the end of the day (and he stayed out there the whoooooole time we were there) he was swimming all over the place on his own and even swam with his head underwater a few times.
Dax was pretty funny in the water. He switched from being perfectly content watching other people play catch in the pool and sitting calmly on the steps to wiggling around viscously to try and swim just like Desmond. I mean if I wasn't holding him tightly he would have dove right into the water several times. I was actually not quick enough a few times and he ended up drinking/choking on water. He really liked to watch Dez swim and splash around.
Mushu was pretty goofy today too. She acts like she's being slowly tortured any time I leave her inside by herself for more than 10 minutes. Also, she ate something from each of our boys hands today. Just went right up and took it, thank you very much.
Another thing that happened today that you will be sad to hear about...Dax stood up by himself in the middle of the room. I just couldn't believe it! He almost took a step too! I hate to say it, but it looks like he'll be walking by the time you get home.
That about wraps it up!
Love, KK
**Photos of the day**
Dez asked again where you were today. First thing he asked when he woke up. I'm thinking he'll have figured it all out by next week.
Speaking of Dez and you and Todd being on this trip, he had a conversation (kinda with himself). It went a little something like this...
(He was asking about Todd and Michelle.)
Me: Did you know that Todd went with Daddy camping? And he will be gone a long time too?
Dez: Yeah and Michelle will say "Oooooooohhh I just miss youuuuuu" and Todd will call Michelle and Todd will say "Hello?" and Michelle will say "Todd I want you to come hooooooome!" and he will call Michelle and she will say that.
He even did a high pitched voice for Michelle.
Well anyway, today we went to my mom's to go swimming. I got Dez some kiddie sized goggles to wear and hopefully use underwater. At first he was absolutely positive he wouldn't use them due to his new fear of NOT swimming in any way. But by the end of the day (and he stayed out there the whoooooole time we were there) he was swimming all over the place on his own and even swam with his head underwater a few times.
Dax was pretty funny in the water. He switched from being perfectly content watching other people play catch in the pool and sitting calmly on the steps to wiggling around viscously to try and swim just like Desmond. I mean if I wasn't holding him tightly he would have dove right into the water several times. I was actually not quick enough a few times and he ended up drinking/choking on water. He really liked to watch Dez swim and splash around.
Mushu was pretty goofy today too. She acts like she's being slowly tortured any time I leave her inside by herself for more than 10 minutes. Also, she ate something from each of our boys hands today. Just went right up and took it, thank you very much.
Another thing that happened today that you will be sad to hear about...Dax stood up by himself in the middle of the room. I just couldn't believe it! He almost took a step too! I hate to say it, but it looks like he'll be walking by the time you get home.
That about wraps it up!
Love, KK
**Photos of the day**
Friday, June 15, 2012
Day 1
So far, so good.
I admit, I teared up a little after you left. Ok, I teared up a lot. Other than that it was a pretty normal day.
I decided to make the time go by faster by planning something each day (or every other day), little or big, to look forward to. Good idea? I thought so. Hopefully I don't run out of ideas by the end of next week! Tomorrow I'm planning on bringing the boys to my mom's to go swim. Sunday is church and then to Pop's house for Father's Day.
See? I already feel like the weekend is going to rush past me.
I also made Desmond a countdown of when we leave for Ricky's house. Which was a pretty genius idea because when I had finished it I realized it actually isn't that far away and started to get myself excited. Only 21 more days!
Well, that's all for today.
Love, Me
**Funny thing that Dez said today**
Talking to Celeste (his cousin) : Hey, you wanna play a game with me? Say yes! Say yes, ok?!
I admit, I teared up a little after you left. Ok, I teared up a lot. Other than that it was a pretty normal day.
I decided to make the time go by faster by planning something each day (or every other day), little or big, to look forward to. Good idea? I thought so. Hopefully I don't run out of ideas by the end of next week! Tomorrow I'm planning on bringing the boys to my mom's to go swim. Sunday is church and then to Pop's house for Father's Day.
See? I already feel like the weekend is going to rush past me.
I also made Desmond a countdown of when we leave for Ricky's house. Which was a pretty genius idea because when I had finished it I realized it actually isn't that far away and started to get myself excited. Only 21 more days!
Well, that's all for today.
Love, Me
**Funny thing that Dez said today**
Talking to Celeste (his cousin) : Hey, you wanna play a game with me? Say yes! Say yes, ok?!
6 weeks of Journals
For those of you who read my blog (which I know is not very many) I just wanted to let you know that for the next six weeks I will be posting a lot more blogs than normal. I plan to use this website as my journal.
You see, Gabe has left on a six week long geology field camp (fancy name for research trip/summer class) in Utah. I'm hoping to record what goes on in our daily life so he can be a part of it although he will be approximately 1400 miles away. I'm going to be writing as if I'm writing him a letter.
I know that's the whole point of having a blog in the first place, but I'm just warning you. My life is not that interesting! Hopefully Desmond will say or do something funny to spice it up!
Soooooo here we go! Six weeks of adventures of the widowed/single wife and mom!
You see, Gabe has left on a six week long geology field camp (fancy name for research trip/summer class) in Utah. I'm hoping to record what goes on in our daily life so he can be a part of it although he will be approximately 1400 miles away. I'm going to be writing as if I'm writing him a letter.
I know that's the whole point of having a blog in the first place, but I'm just warning you. My life is not that interesting! Hopefully Desmond will say or do something funny to spice it up!
Soooooo here we go! Six weeks of adventures of the widowed/single wife and mom!
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