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7/1/2008 Freaked out!!I had a scare Sunday, my daughter, who is now 6 years old, fell off a paddle boat and I didn't realize she is as strong a swimmer as she is, so I panicked and jumped in the water with all my clothes on to "rescue" her. It turned out she didn't need rescuing. That child is so tough. She asked if we couldn't just stay and swim some more since I was already soaked. Unfortunately, I was a little freaked out, and in no mood for swimming, so we went home.
Other than that it was a pretty good weekend. I watched chick flicks with one of my favorite girlfriends Friday night. Saturday was a lazy day. Sunday, after the water scare, I went to some friends' house and we had a bonfire. Overall, not a bad weekend.
Hope everyone's well =) 5/20/2006 Just a MomentOne evening when I was sleepless and restless, I spent some time checking out updated spaces... and stumbled upon the space of a young woman who had given birth to a premature infant. Her experience is so similar to the experience I had with Meaghan when she was born so early, it brings back a lot of memories. It's really pretty incredible, all the similarities. Kyrie's Mommy is going through much of what I went through with Meaghan, from reflux to colic to sleepless nights.
It is hard to believe that now, four years later, I have an above-average height, well-spoken (if not well-behaved and well-mannered) little princess who fills my days with wonder and humor. I am wishing this blessing on Kyrie's Mommy too!!
Now, I believe Jr. and I are going to have a quiet weekend, straying from home as little as possible!!
God bless and have a marvelous weekend! 5/15/2006 A Mother's Day Poem from & by JuniorI Love You Mommy,
For Roses, for a present
of Flowers.
I want to say,
"I Love You!"
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This is another Mom's day gift now on display at my office! Meaghan dictated, Mom wrote it down for her (and said that if the child had her way it would have been MUCH longer). Kids are great!! 5/11/2006 I Love Being MOMMY!!The little rock person above was an early Mother's Day gift from Meaghan. She had a little help from my mom in gluing it together, and they were both so excited to give it to me that I got it last week (but just remembered to take it into the office yesterday) This is my favorite paper-weight now. 5/10/2006 My Sleeping BeautyFor some reason, Meaghan pretty much always wakes up when I do. It's always been this way. So this morning, she awoke at about 5 a.m. and wandered into the living room, where she sat on the sofa and went back to sleep. I took a few photos of her sleeping, still sitting up, and I just wonder how in the world she can sleep like that!!
Okay, time to start my day... and I never did go back to bed, so I'm sure to be a bit loopy today. Ah well, the people with whom I work expect no less of me.
Have a blessed day! 4/18/2006 LegaciesI was listening to some random radio station as I made my way home from returning my nieces to their home two hours from mine yesterday evening, and the dj commented on legacies. Something to the effect that it is better to leave a legacy than an inheritance. It made me think a moment.
My sister and I had a chance to talk while I was at her house, without the kids around (I only have one car seat in my car so there was no room for Meaghan to come with me to take the girls home, and she wound up staying with my mom while I went). One thing I talked about with my sister was that I spend a lot of time away from home when I should be at home (my house is a disaster area because I don't spend enough time here), but that when I'm home I feel more obligated to be doing something other than spend time with Meaghan. I know, there should be some balance, I am working on that, but for now I feel just pulled in different directions & I usually choose the one that allows me to spend time with my child... so we are not home much, as I personally have an easier time concentrating on her when we are at the park, or visiting with family or friends, or even window-shopping. We talk all the time - about God, about the importance of family; about everything, from serious to silly.
My goal, really, is to strike a balance, as I don't want Meaghan to grow up thinking one must always be on the go. I need to learn to take time to breathe so I can teach her as well. In the meantime, though, I don't have too many regrets, because the time we spend together is creating memories for both of us, and I hope it is showing Meaghan that she is important and special and that I love her. I hope that I am building a legacy of love that will last her entire life, even when I'm gone. I may never have enough to leave her an inheritance, and I hope the legacy is enough.
God bless & have a wonderful week. 4/10/2006 Cuddling the PreschoolerMeaghan and I had a nice weekend, but minus the skating and minus most of church (okay, the whole weekend wasn't nice; she was a lil naughty here & there but I think it's mostly sorted out now). We went to the park and played, along with her cousin (there's a new photo album from that day), as well as down to the river to feed the ducks (and there's a new photo album with those pictures as well).
The child is sleepless tonight
 Which makes me rather unhappy, because I am tired... but I'll read her another story and I'm sure she'll fall asleep soon...She is so funny. Earlier she was doing something and I said, "you better watch yourself" and she gave me the strangest look and said, "people can't watch themselves." It was cute.
Okay, off to bed. I am not working tomorrow; my mom is going to some appointment with my sister, and she is my daycare provider (as well as the daycare provider for her neighbor's child), so I have taken the day off, as she isn't available to watch Meaghan, and I'll be watching her neighbor's daughter as well. I hope they behave themselves!
Have a wonderful week! God bless! 4/6/2006 Screams and tears... oh boo hooOh that poor, poor child. I have no patience tonight. I think she's finally screamed herself to sleep, though... nope, I hear wailing again...
I got out of work around 8 and headed to my mom's to pick Meaghan up, but she & her cousins were watching Little Orphan Annie when I got there, so I let her finish watching before we left. Then I had to stop for gas (and yes, I'm a sucker and I let the child get some candy to share with her cousins tomorrow, and yes she's ungrateful and hit me with the candy pack because I told her she couldn't have a piece tonight). After she hit me, we had a talk. I wound up letting her hold the candy once she understood it is not for tonight. Anywho. She fell asleep on the way home, but woke up when I put her jammies on her & started screaming at me about the candy (she thinks I still have it, because she fell asleep pretty much right after I gave it back to her & she doesn't remember that I gave it to her). We've been home for over an hour and she's still awake. I took her into her room and put her to bed and have been listening to her scream and cry and wail "Mommy" like she's just terribly miserable, but I told her she needs to be quiet and go to sleep. I feel a little bad for not rushing to her when she cries like that, but honestly, I've always done that, run right to her whenever she so much as sighs... and I've spoiled her, yes, I admit it... so I have to try to undo it now, but it feels cruel... but at the same time, I just cannot take it anymore. I want to cry sometimes too. Oh that is so terrible!!! So selfish and un-mommy-ish. I need a vacation...
Ahhh but I think she's finally sleeping. I'm going to give it a few more minutes, then I'll check on her. My poor little one... I wonder whether she'll ever know how much she means to me?
Work was okay today, the staff meeting was actually interesting. Even though I was exhausted, I really enjoyed the meeting. It was a little longer than usual, but more informative and also more interactive. That was nice.
Also nice: ONLY ONE MORE DAY TO GO!!! YEAH!
Currently anticipating - rollerskating...
My friend, Gentry, said she's going to meet us there Sunday. I should call Carrie & see if she & Jason would like to bring the twins again too. And no... I've not really improved in my skating abilities, but I'm still enjoying the endeavor
 Oh... I told my co-worker about my afternoon yesterday, what with the paper-cutting, machine-breaking, button-popping, coffee-cup-smashing that went on... and elicited some laughter. I guess, had I been watching myself (rather than being myself, I suppose?), I would've thought it was kinda funny, all that icky stuff happening. I aim to entertain, I guess...
Hmmm. Still no noise from the bedroom... I guess I'll check on the munchkin now.
Good night
 3/24/2006 Chicken Combo Cake, Part IIWe just returned home from a busy day, which both started and ended late! Meaghan awoke late and we went to my office to pick up my paycheck. Annie was thrilled to ride along while we ran some errands, and then the three of us stopped at the park for half an hour of running and jumping in the wet grass. Meaghan and Annie really enjoyed that. Annie even jumped up onto the playground equipment with Meaghan and I think, if not for the leash, she would have gone down the slide!
From the park we went to my mom's for a little while so Annie could play with Bruno, my mom's German Shepherd. Then I had to bring Annie home so Meaghan and I could get a few party supplies for her Birthday. Once that was all done, we had a family movie night at church (from which we've just arrived home). We watched the old "Dr. Doolittle," and I have to admit I was too tired to really stay awake, but I enjoyed what I saw. I am not sure whether I've seen the old version of that movie before or not, but I may have to borrow it from Pastor Bruce to watch when I'm more awake.
Okay, about the Chicken Combo Cake... Meaghan gave me a clue this afternoon. While at my mom's, a Friskies' cat food commercial came on the t.v. and they were talking about cats dreaming of different flavor combinations. Meaghan was transfixed by this commercial and after it was done said, "See, chicken combo." So all I can assume is that my child wants me to decorate her peanut butter-chocolate cake with chicken combo Friskies cat food. Hrm.
I must go to bed now. Good night! Chicken Combo Cake So I forgot about this until just now... a couple of days ago, I asked Meaghan what kind of Birthday cake she wanted. I told her I may make two, so we can have a little party for her at her great-grandma's as well as the one at my mom's... the first cake she chose, peanut butter chocolate, sounded just fine to me... but for her second cake she requested "chicken combo cake." She will not tell me what this is, and I'm really afraid to guess...3/19/2006 Meaghan's Song about GodWe were driving home from my mom's after a day of church/skating/visiting/church/dinner and I was listening to the radio when from the back seat I hear what I think is Meaghan singing along. I turn down the volume to better hear her. In the quiet, I hear her singing: "God is the only one that saves us. He's the only, the one that saves us. He's the only one that saves us." This she repeated, over and over. And then: "Jesus Christ died on a cross. His blood washes away our sins. God is the only one that saves us." I am in awe of my child. She turns four on Saturday. I love her so much!! 3/17/2006 Happy Patrick DaySo I was telling Meaghan that tomorrow (well today, now) is St. Patrick's Day. Keep in mind that she is just shy of 4 years old and the only Patrick she knows is Sponge Bob's starfish friend. Obviously, Patrick Day is the day when one dresses as Patrick and gets poked with Poky Things. The Poky Things thing she got from my mom, who used to work as a company character (which happens to be a big egg) for grocery store grand openings. She would get into this giant egg costume and walk around the store, and Meaghan asked her about it, so she told her that people would poke her with pens and such while she was in costume.
Anywho. Apparently the getting poked part stuck with my interesting wee one, so now she thinks that when you wear a costume you'll get poked.
Okay. I'll buy that. Happy Patrick Day. Current Mood:
 sleepyCurrent Music: Why don't I ever listen to music anymore??
Addendum: Funnily enough, Patrick Day evolved into Green Patrick Day. I guess that is Meaghan's explanation of the wearin' o' the green. Also of her green hair on March 17 (and part of March 18 because we were too busy to wash it out)... |
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