Kaylyn is so easy to put to bed--usually. You give her a bottle. Pick out a baby. Put her in the crib. And close the door. But she is 2 and a half. And I realized it was time to put the bottles away. With her sisters we said "if you keep chewing the tops off your bottle, you won't have any bottles left." And when they chewed a hole in the last nipple they were done. We told Kaylyn the same thing. But Kaylyn learned. What a smart girl. She quite bitting her bottle. So what to do....
I finally put all the bottles away. Kaylyn would lay in bed "Please daddy. Bottle please daddy." IF she had thrown a fit, it would have been easy to just say no. But she was so polite. When crying in bed didn't work for two days. She started to crawl on my lap after putting pj's on. "Please, bottle, please momma." Broke my heart to say "No, your a big girl now."
So Kaylyn has fixated on Winnie the Pooh. She has to wear her winnie the pooh pjs every night--even though we only have one pair and they get so filthy before I can run over to mom's and wash them. She had to sleep with Winnie the Pooh doll. And she had to have her one and only winnie the pooh blanket. She only cries about 5 to 10 minutes now. It's been wonderful.
So we picked up some material because we weren't finding any winnie the pooh pj's for her. She now insists on sleeping with the material instead of her blankets. I've also picked up a spare blanket to alieviate washing needs. And I'm hoping to get the pjs made next week.
We checked out a carebear movie from the library. While watching it, she had to have her hug blanket from grandma K which is a carebear blanket. She also had to have her carebear--not sisters carebear. It was cute to watch her curl up all decked out to watch her cartoon. And now, she is willing to sleep with a carebear, clifford, or winnie the pooh. Last night she took a whole zoo to bed with her.
The newest phase is that she is waking up in the morning before I get home from papers. I'm not sure what to do about this. But atleast going to bed is going well.
I think Kaylyn is so cute.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Soap Box: 9/11 10 years
I meant to post his around 9/11 but Todd was off school, and I chose to be with him. He is now back in school, and I'm catching up. But I have heard many say we should quit talking about 9/11. I disagree.
Yes, what happened on 9/11 was terrible. We need to remember that there are those who would take away our freedom. They want to take away our freedom to become successful. They want to take away our freedom to choose to be happy and free from fear. We need to remember that we are at war against anyone who would take that away. We need to not become disinterested and dispassionate. 9/11 is a good reminder.
In my effort to never forget I will continue to research the issues. I will vote--and I will make educated decisions in my voting. I will not be silent as I continue to try to educated my friends and neighbors--so that the voice of a few do not take away the freedoms of the many. I will be grateful to those who like Rich Vance, my brother-in-law, who stand between me and those who would do me harm. He willingly leaves his family for months at a time to make a difference. And I will support them in the small ways I can.
And while what happened on 9/11 was terrible, I will remeber the heroism that manifest itself in the American people. I think we should continue to honor their sacrafices. And on 9/12 I will look around and see what I can do to help my neighbor. I will hug my kids and be a little kinder (especially when I'm tired. That's my weakness.) I will tell my loved ones I love one more time and then again. I will see what difference I can make for a neighbor who was recently laid off. I will donate something I don't need (or make something) to a woman's shelter. I'm thinking about making blocks for the kids there if I can get my hands on scap wood. And maybe I will make an extra winter hat.
I don't think we should forget 9/11. If we stop talking about it, our kids won't remember. It will become much like pearl harbor--a lesson we study in history, but we probably can't remember the date. I remember pearl harbor because my mom and dad talked about it in our home. I will not forget.
Yes, what happened on 9/11 was terrible. We need to remember that there are those who would take away our freedom. They want to take away our freedom to become successful. They want to take away our freedom to choose to be happy and free from fear. We need to remember that we are at war against anyone who would take that away. We need to not become disinterested and dispassionate. 9/11 is a good reminder.
In my effort to never forget I will continue to research the issues. I will vote--and I will make educated decisions in my voting. I will not be silent as I continue to try to educated my friends and neighbors--so that the voice of a few do not take away the freedoms of the many. I will be grateful to those who like Rich Vance, my brother-in-law, who stand between me and those who would do me harm. He willingly leaves his family for months at a time to make a difference. And I will support them in the small ways I can.
And while what happened on 9/11 was terrible, I will remeber the heroism that manifest itself in the American people. I think we should continue to honor their sacrafices. And on 9/12 I will look around and see what I can do to help my neighbor. I will hug my kids and be a little kinder (especially when I'm tired. That's my weakness.) I will tell my loved ones I love one more time and then again. I will see what difference I can make for a neighbor who was recently laid off. I will donate something I don't need (or make something) to a woman's shelter. I'm thinking about making blocks for the kids there if I can get my hands on scap wood. And maybe I will make an extra winter hat.
I don't think we should forget 9/11. If we stop talking about it, our kids won't remember. It will become much like pearl harbor--a lesson we study in history, but we probably can't remember the date. I remember pearl harbor because my mom and dad talked about it in our home. I will not forget.
Anniversary Date
I have a friend who puts on a swing dance every Monday night. We love going, but don't feel we can stay out late on a regular basis--plus the babysitter issue. But I decided we should go for our anniversary especially since the dance fell on the exact date.
We weren't sure if we could line up a babysitter--so when the chance came for my friend to take Kaylyn--we took it. Todd took me on my first motorcycle experience on our new scooter. It was fun to run around behind him. It reminded me of a time when we were dating. I was going down to see if there was any feelings for a friend of mine at a neighboring school. I stopped by Todd's on my way out of town--and he took me for my first four wheeler ride. He showed me his parents property. He even made sure to do a few jumps--so I held on tight. I'll admit, the whole weekend away, I thought about Todd. Needless to say, nothing happened with the other guy. I realized there were no feeling on either side. During our engagment, Todd claimed that was his intentions all along, but now he admits it was an accident. I like to think he was purposely chasing me. It makes me feel loved and wanted. I choose to believe he did it intentionally.
We simply ran a few errands. Although we did stop and have bomber icecream and split a hamburger there. It was fun!
Then our babysitter came through and we went dancing. We again took the scooter! It was fun to dance. And this time, I kept up with Todd. He didn't need to ask anyone else to dance while I rested. By the time I had to rest so did he. Also, I have lost enough weight Todd wanted to try a few simple lifts. I felt beautiful. It was so fun.
And to my love, my best friend, my husband, my partner, the father of my children, and my lover: You mean the world to me. I love you. Happy Anniversary.
We weren't sure if we could line up a babysitter--so when the chance came for my friend to take Kaylyn--we took it. Todd took me on my first motorcycle experience on our new scooter. It was fun to run around behind him. It reminded me of a time when we were dating. I was going down to see if there was any feelings for a friend of mine at a neighboring school. I stopped by Todd's on my way out of town--and he took me for my first four wheeler ride. He showed me his parents property. He even made sure to do a few jumps--so I held on tight. I'll admit, the whole weekend away, I thought about Todd. Needless to say, nothing happened with the other guy. I realized there were no feeling on either side. During our engagment, Todd claimed that was his intentions all along, but now he admits it was an accident. I like to think he was purposely chasing me. It makes me feel loved and wanted. I choose to believe he did it intentionally.
We simply ran a few errands. Although we did stop and have bomber icecream and split a hamburger there. It was fun!
Then our babysitter came through and we went dancing. We again took the scooter! It was fun to dance. And this time, I kept up with Todd. He didn't need to ask anyone else to dance while I rested. By the time I had to rest so did he. Also, I have lost enough weight Todd wanted to try a few simple lifts. I felt beautiful. It was so fun.
And to my love, my best friend, my husband, my partner, the father of my children, and my lover: You mean the world to me. I love you. Happy Anniversary.
Monday, September 26, 2011
8 Years--much more than an 8 second ride
As of the 19th, yes I was hanging out with Todd instead of blogging, we have been married for 8 years. It's hard to believe it's been that long and yet I can't imagin life without him either. Was there a life before I married Todd?
When I married Todd I knew he would make my laugh and keep my young. I didn't realize just how grey it would make as well.
When I married Todd I knew he was kind. I didn't realize just how tender and gentle he would be with me.
When I married Todd I knew he would be a good father. I didn't realize how much he'd end up working with kids.
When I married Todd I knew he was loyal and would never leave. I didn't realize how hard that would be somedays and yet he loves me still--and he never holds it against me.
When I married Todd I knew he could move mountains--when he wanted to. I didn't realize just how many mountains I'd watch him move. I also didn't realize just how many I'd watch him choose not to as well.
When I married Todd I knew he loved me. I didn't realize just how much he completes and balances me out.
When I married Todd he was good looking. I didn't know he'd get more good looking with age.
When I married Todd I knew he was more amazing than he realized. I didn't realize that Todd is more amazing than I realized. I tell Todd now--"It's a good thing I married you when I did. If I had waited there would be a line of amazing women who wanted to date you."
When I married Todd I dreamed life would be good. What I didn't realize was that life would be harder than I ever imagined but it would also be better than my wildest dreams all in the same moment.
Todd I love you!!
There is a song called "Remind me." This year I dedicate it Todd not because he needs to remind me, but because he is so good about reminding me everyday--just how much he loves. I would also dedicated "love don't run." Because we've been through some hard times, but Todd has taught me about unconditional love and forgiveness. I'm excited for another good 8 years.
When I married Todd I knew he would make my laugh and keep my young. I didn't realize just how grey it would make as well.
When I married Todd I knew he was kind. I didn't realize just how tender and gentle he would be with me.
When I married Todd I knew he would be a good father. I didn't realize how much he'd end up working with kids.
When I married Todd I knew he was loyal and would never leave. I didn't realize how hard that would be somedays and yet he loves me still--and he never holds it against me.
When I married Todd I knew he could move mountains--when he wanted to. I didn't realize just how many mountains I'd watch him move. I also didn't realize just how many I'd watch him choose not to as well.
When I married Todd I knew he loved me. I didn't realize just how much he completes and balances me out.
When I married Todd he was good looking. I didn't know he'd get more good looking with age.
When I married Todd I knew he was more amazing than he realized. I didn't realize that Todd is more amazing than I realized. I tell Todd now--"It's a good thing I married you when I did. If I had waited there would be a line of amazing women who wanted to date you."
When I married Todd I dreamed life would be good. What I didn't realize was that life would be harder than I ever imagined but it would also be better than my wildest dreams all in the same moment.
Todd I love you!!
There is a song called "Remind me." This year I dedicate it Todd not because he needs to remind me, but because he is so good about reminding me everyday--just how much he loves. I would also dedicated "love don't run." Because we've been through some hard times, but Todd has taught me about unconditional love and forgiveness. I'm excited for another good 8 years.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
HCG
At my last doctor appointment, my doctor told me I had the summer to get healthy. At the end of the summer, if my cholesterol was still high I would go on medication. If I was still borderline diabetic, I would go on medication. And I'm still on some high blood pressure medication.
So I started reading diet books to help me understand more about my body. I learned in collage if you wanted to be successful in business, you read biographys of successful business owners and books on business. If you wanted a successful marriage, you should read relationship books. I wanted to be successful in health--so I read several books on health. It helped me understand why I should do the things I should. It helped. I increased my excersize in both time and intensity. And I started eating better. I lost 15lbs, and I hit 200lbs. At that point I plateaued again. And I knew it wasn't enough.
I needed to do one of two things--find more time to exercise. Or try something new. I tried something new. After much prayer and research, I felt impressed and good about trying the HCG diet. I had a co-worker who has had a lot of success--and it was long term success. So 6 weeks ago I started the HCG diet under the close supervision of a dietation.
I now weigh 174.2 lbs. I have lost 36.5 inches all over my body. I was surprised when I lost inches in places like my neck and ankles.
Things I have learned: Yes, nothing tastes as good as thin feels. I use to laugh, but it's true. I've learned how to say I can't eat that--or I won't eat that. Not cheating has always been hard for me. It wasn't with the HCG diet. I've learned proper portion controls. And I've shrunk my stomach to the point that I'm satisfied with proper portion controls. I've taught my body to eat only when it's hungry--not just because it's time to eat again. And I've had the success of being healthy!! I worked hard to stop weight gain. I've gained a little bit of weight my whole life--until Kylee was born. I worked hard to stop weight gain. For the first time in my life--I have lost more than 10 lbs. I use to max out at 10 lbs. no matter what I tried. And I now weigh about what I did when I graduated from high school.
I went 6 weeks without cheating. And today, because I was falling asleep so badly at the wheel trying to get papers done, I cheated. And I don't feel bad about it. The question I am now asking myself--do I stay with HCG a while longer and try to drop more weight. Or is it time to take a break?
So I started reading diet books to help me understand more about my body. I learned in collage if you wanted to be successful in business, you read biographys of successful business owners and books on business. If you wanted a successful marriage, you should read relationship books. I wanted to be successful in health--so I read several books on health. It helped me understand why I should do the things I should. It helped. I increased my excersize in both time and intensity. And I started eating better. I lost 15lbs, and I hit 200lbs. At that point I plateaued again. And I knew it wasn't enough.
I needed to do one of two things--find more time to exercise. Or try something new. I tried something new. After much prayer and research, I felt impressed and good about trying the HCG diet. I had a co-worker who has had a lot of success--and it was long term success. So 6 weeks ago I started the HCG diet under the close supervision of a dietation.
I now weigh 174.2 lbs. I have lost 36.5 inches all over my body. I was surprised when I lost inches in places like my neck and ankles.
Things I have learned: Yes, nothing tastes as good as thin feels. I use to laugh, but it's true. I've learned how to say I can't eat that--or I won't eat that. Not cheating has always been hard for me. It wasn't with the HCG diet. I've learned proper portion controls. And I've shrunk my stomach to the point that I'm satisfied with proper portion controls. I've taught my body to eat only when it's hungry--not just because it's time to eat again. And I've had the success of being healthy!! I worked hard to stop weight gain. I've gained a little bit of weight my whole life--until Kylee was born. I worked hard to stop weight gain. For the first time in my life--I have lost more than 10 lbs. I use to max out at 10 lbs. no matter what I tried. And I now weigh about what I did when I graduated from high school.
I went 6 weeks without cheating. And today, because I was falling asleep so badly at the wheel trying to get papers done, I cheated. And I don't feel bad about it. The question I am now asking myself--do I stay with HCG a while longer and try to drop more weight. Or is it time to take a break?
And I know I need to post before and after pictures here. But I am having technical difficulties. So I'm going to post--pictures will follow. I promise. These are pictures I'm excited to show!
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