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Thursday, December 30
Wednesday, December 29
Pity Party...
by
welee
on Wed 29 Dec 2004 09:11 AM PST
Everytime I think I am going to stop bleeding, I don't. Everytime I think the last of the painful cramps have left me, one more seems to find me. Today when I was taking care of cleaning myself up - I think the reality of what I lost hit me. I have no doubt now that it was indeed a miss. An early miss, but a miss. And that makes me really sad.
Logic lets me know that there is a reason for that. Something was not right. Something was not healthy. The right little soul wasn't ready for me yet. I can live with that. I can accept that. But it still saddens me and I miss the little person that could have been. I miss the priveldge of feeling her grow inside me. But I am certain now, financial aside, that I want one more. I feel like that there is still one more little person that is to find their way to the family Lee. I think Ben is going to give in anyway and it won't be too long before he is ok with it. I think he just needs time to see that his company's merger is going to be ok. I do thank God for the two most amazing kiddos that I have. And if I never do have any more, I am still so VERY blessed. But I have faith that if we are meant to be a family of 5, then it will happen. With that said, healthy and happy vibes to all my family and friends. And to my preggo friends, I am truly happy for you all and wish you the happiest and healthiest 9 months and the happiest and healthiest babies as well! Sunday, December 26
Christmas and other thoughts...
by
welee
on Sun 26 Dec 2004 09:10 AM PST
Christmas was wonderful, tiring, but wonderful. For both Samantha and Kit is was the most magical day. Their eyes were SOOOO huge as they saw all the presents and the day just got better and better for them.
Ben and I had set up the trains for them before they got up. That went down very well with them.. Sam just ran ran the room exclaiming, "WOW" as she ran from thing to thing. We must have opened gifts for hours! I tell you., it was dark by the time we finally had everything put together. The kids both passed right out when it was time for bed. Can I even tell you how much Ben and I enjoyed making Christmas for the kiddos? I will post pics in my gallery later today. As far as me, physically, I still feel like shit. I am bleeding like my insides are falling out and I was in A LOT of pain. I still hurt, but it is getting better. Mentally, I think I am ok. I think that my body is just not ready yet to hold onto anything. And that means that it is not time. Sam said to me before bed last night that Ann-Susie went to a new home. She has a new house now. Isn't that weird. I haven't told Ben what I suspected cause I see no reason to freak him out. But last night I did bring up the subject of more kids. He said that he really didn't want more. His reasons were pretty much financial. And I told him that I felt like that there was one more memeber of our family missing. But that I wasn't sure if it was cause Kit was turning a year. But that I was sure that if we were going to have another, I want it sooner than later cause I'd like the kiddos to all be close in age. So we decided to do nothing with BC and sit on this for a couple on months and to revisit where we both are then. And then we will see. Ben said although he feels like a no now, that he is open and if it is still important to me in a couple of months, nothing is definate. So talking about that made me feel better and I hope that if we do decided to try for #3 in a couple of months, that gives me a chance to lose a little more weight to get stronger. I also just recently started getting my period again, so I have time. Ok, it's time to kiss my bday boy and play with the kiddos. Smoochies to all my wonderful friends who are the most supportive and wonderful people I know! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOXO
Baby Kit's birthday...
by
welee
on Sun 26 Dec 2004 09:09 AM PST
Last year at this moment, I was in the OR and Baby Kit was getting ready to make his enterance into the world at 9:06. What a wonderful year it has been. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful, intelligent, loving little boy. He is such a joy!
I can't believe he is already one! The year went so fast. I must admit, I am a bit sad too. He is now onto his way to toddlerhood. Always to me, he will be my baby, but he is now a big boy. Sam as funny this morning. She wished Kit a happy bday but then go upset cause she wanted it to be her birthday too. She is now insisting that she is 3! I have made a cake and we have party hats for a Baby Kit. We will celebrate when Ben gets home from work. Friday, December 24
Not good news...
by
welee
on Fri 24 Dec 2004 09:08 AM PST
I have started haveing REALLY bad cramps and the blood flow has come on VERY heavy. For what every reason, this was not meant to stick or be. I am rather detached right now. But I also don't want to think about it too much cause I know I will get very upset. So with that said, I am going to spend the day giving my kiddos extra love and affection. I probably will not be around much today.
Thank you all for being there for me and rooting for me. I value you all very much. Merry Christmas. Thursday, December 23
My poor Sam...
by
welee
on Thu 23 Dec 2004 09:07 AM PST
was up all last night not feeling well. She said, "Sam feels sick. She has the sniffles." And she cried a lot. Poor baby! And that means today that I won't send her to school and she will miss her Christmas party. But I still have to go to her school cause I am doing all the snacks and I need to give her teachers their gifts. I feel badly for Sam cause she was looking forward to her party.
Oh well, when I go to CVS, I will get her some treats and we will make it a special sick day with coloring books, soup, hot chocolate, lots of cuddlles and stories. I just hope she feels better tomorrow cause I was going to take the kiddos to see Santa. Kit is congested, but no fever, eating like a pig and on the go. That's my boy! He is the energized bunny. And Ben was a saint last night and stayed with Sam some of the time so I could get some sleep. So, I got up with the kids this morning to let him get a little sleep. He is resting so calmly. He better enjoy while he can....
Ok, I hate cheapie internet test strips...
by
welee
on Thu 23 Dec 2004 09:07 AM PST
cause they are so f-ing hard to read. Even when Kit was WAAAAAAY +, there was barely a line. I digress, so this morning after being yelled at and nudged by many of my loving friends (oh and did I mention NOSEY, LOL!), I peed on a stick. I think there is a very, very faint line. Ok, there is a very, very faint line, but being that it is an internet cheapie and expired, I do not trust it. So my sorry but will have to travel down to CVS and pick up a real test.
But now there are other symptoms that are making me think that indeed it is a +. I am having a pulsing in my nether-region that I never had with either Kit or Sam. Well I found out that 2 of my friends had that when they were pg. Who knew? It is very weird and VERY distracting. And then this morning, I blew my nose and it was bloody. That only happens when I am very, very sick (which I am not) or when I am pg. So further confirmation tomorrow. Wednesday, December 22
More plesant ramblings...
by
welee
on Wed 22 Dec 2004 09:06 AM PST
Baby Kit has slept through the night 2 nights in a row. Eash night he got up once, but all he needed was to be rocked for a moment - so I am not counting that. Secretly, I love to go in a rock my beautiiful boy. He is now only nursing twice a day. Once in the morning and at nap time. Even then, he is not nusrsing a lot. This doesn't really surprise me cause my boy LOVES real food. OMG! Monday night I made a pork roast. I mashed his so it wasn't too hard to chew and I kid you not, my boy actiually put his face in the plate, like a dog, and could not eat it fast enough! He had 4 baby size helpings!
Yesterday when Baby Kit and I were food shopping, I was talking to him like always. We talk about what is on my list, what we are buying, and whatever comes to mind. Well when we were getting our milk, an old man comes up to me and say, "You are still talking to your baby?" I smiled. "We came in when you did and you were talking to him then too," he said. "I have a 2 and half year old too and I always have talked to both of them a lot," I explained. "Does he answer?" he asked. "He sure does, but you have to be his mother to understand him," I answered. He then tickled Baby Kit and I said Merry Chirstmas before walking away. He wasn't mean or anything. I think he was just geniunely curious. It is just so strange to me cause talking to my kids is so second nature. I couldn't imgain not talking to them. I guess different strokes for different folks... And then there is my Sam. Kit and I were at nursery school yesterday early cause we finished food shopping early. Where the parents wait to pick up the kids is next to a big room that the kids ride bikes and run around in when it is rainy or too cold outside. So Baby Kit and I were sneaking a peak thru the door and don't you know that Sam saw us. She starts jumping up and down, excitedly screaming, "MOMMA"S BACK AGAIN!" She then ran to a bunch of different kids to tell them before she continued playing. AWWWWW, my heart! She is such a funny girl. She is so out going and independant, but really is very sweet and sensitive on the inside. Merry Christmas everyone and safe travels to those of you who are traveling for the holiday!
TMI...
by
welee
on Wed 22 Dec 2004 09:05 AM PST
Ladies and Gentlement, I have just given birth to a 7lb 6 oz turd in my toliet. It wasa difficult birth, but after what felt like hours, it finally arrived. I think I may have endured 3 degree tears...down there... but isn't it worth it? Oh wait, it's not! It's just a giant piece of shit!!!!!!!!!
OMG! I hate constipation. But on the bright side, at least Lamaze was good for something, right? Isn't it too early to be constipated? And onto other gross and too much information things... I have noticed that things down in the nether-reagions are getting thick and creamy. I mean VERY thick. So the skeptic in me who is still waiting for AF, went and bought yeast infection stuff. But since there is no pain or any symptoms of a yeast infection, I think I just wasted 14 bucks. And finally no, I have not peed on a stick yet. I am still sorta in denial. It is easier to speculate cause it is like I am talking about someone else. Plus if AF is just late, that giant, baby size crap, is sure to bring her on. I'm surprised that with all that pushing, that I didn't push out my kidneys or something.
So now that I have thoroughly grossed everyone out for the day. Merry Christmas folks! (Aren't you glad you read my blog? Ha!) Monday, December 20
Icecream cake...
by
welee
on Mon 20 Dec 2004 09:04 AM PST
Ben has been working CrAzY hours with Christmas almost being here. Such is the nature of sales. Well he was supposed to be home early tonight but had to wait of some asshole who was supposed to come back at 5 and didn't get there til 7. Ben called and told me what was going on. I told him that I was fine with it. That me and the kids were doing the things that we normally do and we weren't waiting on him. He said that made him sad. I further explained that it was easier to just keep them in their routine. I understood that he was busy but what if I had adjusted their schedule for him? That would mean that I would have 2 dirty kids who had not eaten dinner at 7pm. This was they were clean and fed. And the pressure should be off, so that when he gets home, he can just come home and relax. Ben said that made him feel better. I think he was expecting me to go ape-shit on him.
He then asked what else we had done today. I told him about making cupcakes with the kiddos, writing letters to Santa, reading books, learning about the letter I today.... and our usual routine. He sounded lonely. He said he could never be one of those dad's who was never home. He was having enough trouble with horrible hours just for a month. So Ben finally got home at 8:30pm. I had a pork roast done and we saved him a cupcake. (The kids and I made them for me to bring into work tomorrow and for Ben to bring into work. Both the kids LOVED helping and eating the batter off the mixers, lol. Sam is looking forward to making Baby Kit's bday cake with me later this week, but again I digress.) Well Ben came home with a BIG box and inside was my FAVORITE icecream cake from Dairy Queen! OMG! I asked what it was for and he told me that it was for being so understanding and supportive. I was like AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW... And cut into that bad boy really fast! Isn't that so sweet! Mayo is still gross but DQ icecream is Mighty F-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-NE! Other stuff... I know I am driving you guys crazy with not peeing on my stick yet (notice the change to yellow for the new topic, lol!). But I am really afraid. This is unplanned. Yet, I still do not know what I am hoping for. On one hand, I am losing a lot of weight. I am happy on my crazy meds. I am supposed to get a cortizone shot in my foot in January to help with the pain. All our bedrooms are filled. Our house is small. We are poor. Ok, not like dirt poor, but we are budgeted and live modertly and modestly. But we have TIVO and DSL, so I guess we are middle class, not poor. Once again, I digress. She what happens when my brain works overtime? LOL! Oh the other hand, how could I not want another child? Especially a miracle pg because I was always so freaking difficult to get preggers. I adore my kids. I love being a mother and if money was no object, I'd keep having kids - lots and lots. I always knew from a very early age that I wanted to be a mom and it is even better than I dreamed. I know the lack of sleep the first few months would be rough, but it is so fleeting and it would be another little one to pour my love, time and energy into. What a wonderful thing to do, to shape the life of another human being. There is no greater priveledge. And then there would be telling Ben.... Ok, and who knows what twinges are? I never had them with either pg, but today it was almost like I could feel a flicker on my right side. It was weird. Is that a freaking twinge? I still have a billion of the cheapie internet HPTs. They expired last month, but I think they are ok. So who know, maybe I will break down and pee on a stick sooner than later. My mind is still swimming. A big part of me is really afraid that if I start to believe, truly believe that I am pg, then AF will arrive here. Even if the bitch is late. Can we say round and round? Well at least I have some good icecream cake!
No period...
by
welee
on Mon 20 Dec 2004 09:03 AM PST
But I swear everytime I go to the toliet - which is like every 5 seconds - I am sure I am going to see her and then she's not there. She's late... but we will see. Again, for those of you who missed it...
Pee-Day is December 24th! That way I am over a week late. I hate false negatives, so if I test, I want to be sure of the result. Until then I can live in the land of maybe... And if on Christmas morning you hear a strange, painful screaming... kinda like a wild animal that was hit by a truck... that would be my husband, lol! Saturday, December 18
Further Clarification...
by
welee
on Sat 18 Dec 2004 09:02 AM PST
(This one is for Kristin and Leanna...)
Let's just say that I am fresh as a daisy always! And that is the last we will discuss my nether regions... LMAO!!!!!!!!(except maybe if I get a web cam, lol! Ben wishes!)
Clarification!
by
welee
on Sat 18 Dec 2004 09:00 AM PST
Ok, this is for you Miss Margie, LMAO... it was brought to my attention that when I said "Super Smell".. well.. Margie said it best... "I was laughing my ass off when you said super smell....I thought you meant down in the nether regions! I was thinking....EWW Wendy...did we really need to know that????" LMAOPIMP!!!!! That was NOT what I meant! I meant that I feel like the bionic nose that can smell things MILES away! So just in case you were wondering, that is what I meant!!!!! Friday, December 17
FYI...
by
welee
on Fri 17 Dec 2004 08:59 AM PST
2nd temp spike. Side pain. Cervix high. Super smell. Mayo still gross. And can I say fucking tired????? If AF shows, I am going to look like the biggest dumbass, but I am almost beginning to think. Is this when I start to panic? Nope, still sureal. I think I have to wait to see the 2 lines and then I can totally freak out. Oh boy Ben, it is going to be a Merry Christmas for you - after you wake up from passing out on the floor.
Wednesday, December 15
I no longer have any shame...
by
welee
on Wed 15 Dec 2004 08:57 AM PST
A woman who has fertility issues, begins to lose her modesty. Things like CM, CP, the big O and sex become table conversation. You know more about your fellow TTC-ers bodies than you probably know most of your closest friends. And then once a woman who gives birth, she losses whatever modesty she has left. And having an emergency c-sec really is the icing on the cake. I remember w/ Sam, once they made the call for an emergency c-sec - I swear at least 20 people were in the room with my legs spread and crotch to the world. I was waiting for the snack man to come in and call out, "Popcorn, peanuts, cold soda...Popcorn, peanuts, cold soda..." So I apologize if my previous entries are a little graphic, lol! *Wink Mel*
With that said, be forewarned that you will be reading my every psychosamtic thought the next week or so, lol! Right now I am at a loss as far as what I think. Yesterday was a very HIGH energy day. The only thing I had was super bad head aches. But today I am back to nauseas and tired. I am wondering if I am not nauseas from the O itself. My cervix is now high again but definately post O. I tried taking my temp this morning, but it was so low that I should be dead, so I am thinking the thermometer is on it's way out. Besides, I went to bed at 2 by the time we finsihed moving the toys to the playroom and cleaned everything. Then Sam woke up at 4:30 not feeling well and Baby Kit got up at 5:00. so it's not like I got a stellar sleep. I just hope I can get the kids to nap together so I can take a nap too. Otherwise, I am going to be crap tonight at work. Ok onto unrelated thoughts...
With all the Scott Peterson death penalty verdict, I have been reading a lot about people's thoughts about the death penatly. I was just curious about something... It seems like a lot of people who are pro choice are anti death penatly. That confuses me. I would think that if you were pro choice about about a woman's right to chose about her pregnancy and the potential life of an inncent baby, then there would be no problem terminating the life of a convicted bad, bad felon. I personally am pro-choice even though I don't think I could have an abortion (but I thank God that I have never been in that situatiion and in no way judge others...). I think it is really important to have women be able to choose. I just don't think that abortions should be allowed once the baby is viable on it's own - 24 weeks. But I am also for the death penatly. I say kill the bastards, only do it quickly so my tax money isn't being wasted in appeals and feeding their sorry butts in jail. It's not that I believe in murder or am a cruel person. I think life is a gift and that when someone does something so horrible that it calls for the death penatly, then they should die. I don't believe that repeat offenders get rehiblitated and I think it is a tragedy for people who suffer because some psychos are released and let back out. It drives me nuts when everyone goes on and on about the rights of the dead man walking. What about the rights of the people they murder or the people they have wronged? That is where my heart tends to be. But this post is not meant to judge, crucify, or point fingers... I am just truly curious because many peope seem on both sides like they are the antithesis of each other, when to me, they seem the same. Monday, December 13
Update...
by
welee
on Mon 13 Dec 2004 08:56 AM PST
Well, after I got done chatting last night, Ben and I went upstairs and the man wanted more again! (Ok, so did I...). I think the thought of boobs on the webcam appealled to him. He has already started pricing them, lol! I told him that us women are WAAAAAAY worse than any guys could ever hope to be. He is finally beginning to believe me!
Anyhoo, I am SOOOOO sick today. I couldn't even get down my coffee. I finally ate a bagel with butter. I also have a killer headache. Maybe I am just sick? I did break down and take my temp. It was up from my usual pre O temps. I don't temp anymore, but after YEARS of TTC w/ Sam and Kit, I am very well versed in what my pre O and post O temps are. It was definately up, so I know I am now somewhere in the land of post O. Sam said today that when Ann-susie gets here, she is going to teach Kit to be a good big brother by teaching him to be a ballerina. And then they will teach the baby to say GOO. Where does she get this stuff from? Also, Ann-Susie is now in my tummy taking a bubble bath. Sam is a funny, funny girl. Again, this is probably all just some weird freaky coincidence. So when AF does show her bloody head (ho, ha - bloody head, get it?) I am going to sound like a freaky jack ass. But if I don't write these weird things as they happen, no one would ever believe Sam and the tale of Ann-Susie especially if I did end up pg! Ok, my kids are now throwing EVERY toy out from the toy chest. I am off to help them make more of a mess! (Bet you thought I was going to say I was going to clean it, eh? Gotcha!) Ohhhhh!!!! Our new Tivo for the basement is getting installed today and the new carpet is finally going to get laid!!!! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Saturday, December 11
Selective memory...
by
welee
on Sat 11 Dec 2004 08:54 AM PST
Well as most of you know, I have been busting my ass on the basement. Well Ben and I agreed that we wouldn't show anyone it until we are done. Tues. night he told me our neighbor was really hinting that she wanted to see it. Well he went on and on about how he resisited temptation.
On Friday, I had a playdate here while the carpet was supposed to go down. Well the carpet had to be delayed until Monday cause they had to use liquid nails to get the tacking down and that takes at least 24 hours to dry. So I showed my one friend, Janna - who Ben does not really know very well. And I fessed up and told him right after he left and I apologized. Well today my neighbor came by to see how Kit's thumb was and we were chatting. She then told me how she LOVES the basement. I was like, "you saw it?" She said, "yeah." "Recently?" "Oh yes, with all the murals and foliage and everything," she replied. So I texted Ben and he called right away. He said he told me, but couldn't remember when. He then said maybe I forgot. Let me explain. I have a memory, not like one elephant, but like a whole freaking heard of elephants. I can tell you conversations, word for word, that happened YEARS ago. I got thru school by listening to lectures and being able to take tests because I could replay the lecture in my head. Then there is Ben, who can't remember what he ate for breakfast. Then he tries to change the subject saying that he didn't know we had that deal. Yeah, really? Then why was it such a big deal that he resisted temptation to show her the first time? And it's not like I haven't been talking about it all freaking week. I am hardly the quiet one who does not express myself - especially when I am excited! I know it is not that big of a deal and that they are other people to show it to, but this is my vision and my artwork. And although he did the wall building, I did all the creative. I came up with the whole design. I feel like he unveiled my painting without me. And these particular neighbors are nice, but are always showing off with what they buy. I was really looking forward to showing off what I can do that can't be bought. Does that make sense? I am really hurt that he is so cavaliar about this. Why do men have such a hard time saying I am sorry? I love my husband very much, even when I am mad at him. But boy do I want to smack him upside his head when he plays selective memory with me and refuses to apologize. Grrrrrrr... Unrelated.... Last night I was cuddling with Sam on the sofa. She loves when I lightly tickle her feet, legs, belly and back. Well after awhile she looks up at me and says, "time for bed mama." So she gets up and then looks at me and says, "You too mama. I am going to ticky your back." She then takes my hand and we walk up the stairs. AWWWWW..... Friday, December 10
Back from the ER...
by
welee
on Fri 10 Dec 2004 08:54 AM PST
We thought baby Kit broke hios thumb. Sam slammed the toy chest lid on it. It was SOOOO swollen. Luckily it was just a bad bruise and we got to go home. My sweet boy is now sleeping nicely upstairs.
Wednesday, December 8
Obsessed...
by
welee
on Wed 08 Dec 2004 08:53 AM PST
with finshing the basement. We also have been finsihing the basement and making it into a playroom. Ben has done all the dry wall and framing and did quite a good job! He just put in insallation yesterday and is building shelves. Once the framing was done, I have done the painting. I have painted murals on all the walls. We have gone with a jungle motif. Each wall has something different. I have done all sorts of animals - lions, snakes, allegators, hippos, elephants as well as tons of trees, vines and flowers. I even have put as few of Sam's favorite characters in there too like Swiper the Fox and a few My Little Ponies. I paint once the kids go to sleep and paint for anywhere from 6 - 8 hours. Then get a few hours of sleep and back up with the kiddos. I swear I painted close to 25 hours in 3 days! Now that the painting is just about done, I have been decorating the windows, covering them in plants, rocks, moss and critters. The windows are high and deep, so the look cool with stuff in them. We finished the ceiling 2 days ago and last night ran twin across it and it looks wild! I swear, we feel like we are on trading spaces! We are really thinking outside our box.
It has been a TON of work, but also A LOT of fun! It is really cool to see it come together. The carpet is going in on Friday and I have ordered a super soft sofa bed that will arrive in January. Oh well, we will have to spend time down there with no sofa for a bit. I will post pics once it is done. But I think I will miss it. Every second not with the kids or work has been finishing the basement. And even though I am SOOO tired, I have so LOVED being able to paint and be creative. I am truly an artsy fartsy at heart. I was the true creative in high school when I was young... Editor of the paper, in all the plays, choir, painting... As I get older, it is much harder to find the time and the basement was a pratical way to get to just get wild and create! The only thing I regret is not taking photos of what a pit it looked like before we started. It was so dark and grim. We kind of never really looked down there before, just stored stuff and ran, lol! I know I have not been around much this week, but now you all know why! :) Happy thoughts to all. And here are some of the random thoughts that have been going thru my head...
Welcome to the world Miss Caroline! Suzanne, I read your birth story and I am SOOO glad that this was postive for you. Christopher's birth was for me after a really rough go of it with Sam's, so I can totally relate! Lynn, I am so excited that you guys are almost in Fla! Michelle, how is little man Gabe and how are you feeling? You amaze me! (In a good way!) Speaking of pg...Kyra, congrats to you and Greg on yours! Margie, I still wanna know which dress you chose. And sending (((HUGS))) to Kaya for having such a jerky friend who would steal her bday toys. That just broke my heart and made me mad when I read that . Linda, glad you are back on line. Hoping the addition is still going well (and I STILL envy that beautiful tub you are getting!) Carie, I just miss you but you have been as bad at blogging as I have. Leanna, you girls Christmas pics are just too cute as are Susan's. Boy do I wanna kiss that little Brenden! Jedi Mel, I LOVE you card from you and Hans *wink*. Sarah, I hope the the kiddos and your dog feel better soon. Tiffani, I always keep you Devon and the kiddos in my thoughts. I hope things have been getting better. Jess, I am sending you LOTS of good luck, no more accident and feel better vibes! And I am thinking of the many friends close by that I owe phone calls to. I totally suck! *sorry* There are a million more random thoughts I have, but these are just the first that pop into my little head. Back off to play with the kiddos. Thursday, December 2
Christmas is coming and Wendy's getting fat.... oh wait, I mean the darned goose...
by
welee
on Thu 02 Dec 2004 08:52 AM PST
and time is no longer my own. Ben is working more hours and I have picked up a few extra shifts to bring in the dollars while they are there. Unfortunately it seems that everytime it seems like we may get a little ahead, something crops up - but I think that is just life.
Ben's car decided that it didn't want to start this week and the usual jump didn't fix it. Luckily our WONDERFUL mechanic was able to get it back up and running without too much cost. And our oil furnace was causing black smoke again. This was the 4th time in 2 months. It really pissed me off for 2 reasons. First, we just had the darned thing serviced the end of Sept. Second, I just got a $86.00 bill from our heating and plumbing people for them coming out last week cause we once again had black smoke coming out of our chimney. They said it was causing problems cause Ben was doing construction in the basement. The dust got in. Well, Ben didn't do any construction down there this week and we had the same problem again. So I let Ben call this time. And a few of the guys came out. One of the more experienced guys finally fixed it. The nozzles that were put on when we had THEM service it in Sept., were too big and too much air was getting in. So all this trouble was caused by them servicing it! Needless to say, I am NOT paying the $86.00 bill from last week. I paid them $100.00 for the original service and I think that is suffice. On a good note, Ben is finished with the basement and the undercoats of paint. So tomorrow I am going to start my murals for the walls. I ahve sketches drawn. I have one week to get it done cause the carpet is being laid (heh, heh, heh... I said laid...) next Friday. So it looks like the basement is going to be done in a week! WOO HOO!!!!!! Now all I need is for my beautiful furniture to arrive! Sam is SOOO excited for the playroom to be finished. Everyday she asks if it is ready. Sam is such a lovely girl. She really has become affectionate. She ran up to me today and gave me a giant hug as she told me that she loves me and missed me when I was at work last night. I was like AWWWWWWW... We have been working on our alphabet at home. She and Kit LOVE when we learn a new letter each day. I am not sure Kit really gets it, but he participates pointing at the book as we look for words in our book that are our letter of the day. Sam is really getting quick with her flash cards. She has realized that the letters spell words. She points to the words and asks me what they say. We were reading Spot goes to school and on one of the pages it says "Spot spells a word" and on the page are three blocks D-O-G that are a flap. When you lift the flap it says., "What does that spell?" So the first time I read it to Sam I asked her what the letters were and she said D-O-G. And then when I read the bit under the flap (What does that spell...), she sounded it out and said DOG! I SWEAR that is true! I nearly fell over!!!!!! She is so freaking smart sometimes it really frightens me! We also play the sign game when I drive. She points out signs and tells me what the shape it. Reg octagon, yellow diamond, white rectangle. Well now she has been asking what they mean and knows the red octagon is to stop and that yellow diamonds tell you things. Like if there are people on it, that means a crossing. She loves telling me to stop at red lights and to go when they are green. And she even yells at slow drivers and calls them GRANDMAS! *blush* And onto more shameless bragging, but now for my son.... Baby Kit now can baby sign "more", "up," and "hungry". He points to everything now and waits for us to call it by name. His comprehension of signing is even earlier than Sam got it and he really seems to know that things have names. He is great at communicating now when he is hungry and showing us what he wants when it is in sight. We are now working on the signs for BOOK, TV, HELP and PLEASE. Baby Kit called me MA MA for the 1st time on Turkey day! *Sigh, my heart!* And has started walking on his own on Black Friday. My big boy is almost a year! Ben and I are good, just busy balancing family, work and trying to get stuff done around the house. We figure after the holidays, we are going out on a date! I don't care if it is to McDonalds drive thru! And AF is now coming on a regular basis again. My LP is till too short, so having another baby is a non issue right now. Who knows about later though. Still undecided. Thinking ELV for Suzanne. And thinking healthy vibes for little man Gabe. And I am glad Amy's blog is back up - I was getting worried about her. I am wondering what dress Margie picked. I have been a very crappy friend and not around much - but December is a bitch for us and I probably will continue to suck until January. But my thoughts and love is always with my family and friends. Wednesday, December 1
Happy New Year!
by
welee
on Wed 01 Dec 2004 09:13 AM PST
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!
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