Catching Up!

First Day of "School!" 2010

It is time to play catch up! I haven't posted anything on this blog in almost 7 months and I miss it! We are doing so many fun things and Carson is changing like crazy, so it's about time I share our craziness with you again! Elizabeth and Brooke - don't fall out in shock that I finally posted - you may be my only readers :)

We had a fabulous summer with several beach trips, lots of pool and sprinkler time, and fun playdates. In addition to all of this fun, Carson had two really big changes over the summer: she is completely potty trained (day and night) and transitioned from her crib to a big girl bed - both occurring in mid July. We had no trouble with potty training -in fact, she sort of did it on her own. The Wednesday before we went to the beach with my mom, we went to a friend's house for a playdate. She saw Cate's little potty and came running into the other room to announce, "I have to go tee tee!" She never looked back and never wanted to put another diaper on after that one trip to the potty...I'm really not kidding! We anxiously made a 4 hour trip to the beach three days after this even, with a toddler who was insistent she travel in big girl panty style and made it the whole way with no accidents! Carson also requested a big girl bed after we returned from the beach so down went the crib :( She's getting so big and so independent!

It has been a fast start to the school year for us...Carson began "big girl" school after being in an in-home setting since she was 6 months old. She absolutely loves school and goes 3 days a week from 8:15-12:20. We love her school and she has made some new, very cute friends. We chose a Chistian school that focuses on bible verses as a means to learn. She is a little sponge and has learned so much already!

As for me, I am still working part time in the schools and see 2 kids through a contract company several afternoons a week. While I love my students at school, I also love working for the contract company, as there is little paperwork involved, and it's 1 on 1 therapy in their home or daycare.

Happy Fall Ya'll!

A blog I follow...

Check out this blog if you have time and are interested: www.mycharmingkids.net

I've been following this blog for a while. I'm totally addicted and this family has been through so much in the past year. They are battling another sad situation right now with their 4 month old son and I'm sure they could use many prayers!

Documenting, definitely not bragging!

Just wanted to document what my day consisted of today. I often wonder how in the world I'm so exhausted by the end of the day. This may be a good indication...

1. Awake at 5:45 a.m to get ready for work (remember from previous post Carson was up every 2 hours last night complaining her ear and stomach were hurting and my husband had to leave for a business trip at 3:00 a.m this morning).
2. Fed and clothed Carson and myself prior to leaving at 7:00 a.m.
3. Fed the dog and let him out.
4. Took Carson to Tabitha's.
5. Called doctor to schedule appt. for Carson for possible ear infection.
6. Worked for 5 hours at school.
7. Picked Carson up.
8. Took her to Doctor
9. Drove home and put Carson down for a nap.
10. Washed, dried, folded, put away 2 loads of laundry.
11. Filled dishwasher and ran it.
12. Dusted downstairs
13. Oh, ate lunch standing up while loading dishwasher at 2:30.
14. Emptied trash
15. sat in chair outside for 10 minutes reading a new magazine prior to Carson waking up
16. Made snack and took Carson outside for an hour to play
17. Made dinner
18. Bathed Carson, read a book with her, brushed her teeth, said prayers, and put her down for bed.
19. Unloaded dishwasher.
20. Made lunches for tomorrow.
21. Now collapsed on sofa with computer on lap.

Things I said or heard today...

1. Me: No, you can't have a popsicle for breakfast!
2. Carson: Mommy, my poopy okay! (Nice one!)
3. Carson to me: Oh no mommy. Elmo hurt. Me: What happened? Carson: Elmo poopy hurt (nice one again). Just keeping it real folks! Not sure what the fascination with poop is today?!
4. Carson: where Daddy? (asked multiple times) Me: Daddy's on an airplane flying home from work.
5. Me: Does your ear hurt again? (after waking up every 2 hours last night. Thank goodness no infection...teething?!)
6. Carson at dinner tonight: Ga is gate. Ga is good. Le us tank im fo owah foo. By his hands, we all aw bed. Gib us yord, owah dayee bed. TOO PRECIOUS!!!

Birthday Girl!

Blowing out my candle!

My best friend Mackenzie - we love playdoh!

Striking a pose - Hey Brooke, Check out my cute dress!!!

Yummy! (look closely for a little blunder in the cake -can't imagine what little 2 yr. old did that?)

We had a great day for Carson's "re-do" birthday party! Since she was sick last weekend, we postponed her party until today. She had a great time playing with her friends and enjoyed playdoh and making foam bead necklaces outside! Her birthday cake matched the polka dot ribbon on the invitation (which I need to scan & post later). The weather was awesome and we had a wonderful time! It's SO hard to believe she's already 2 - time flies! We have definitely seen some "2 yr. old attitude" lately but we're working on this! She was quite possessive of her new toys during the party and let her best friend, Mackenzie, know so a few times...sorry Mackenzie! Other than an occasional scream of "that my toy," she was a pure delight and had so much fun playing with her friends, running around, singing "Happy Birthday," and spending the day just being 2!!! We love you sweetie and had SO much fun with you today! Love, Mom and Dad

More snow pictures!

All bundled up!!!

Morgan and Mrs. Becky (our friends and neighbor)

Oh the little red boots...these were my brother's boots when he was little!

Our snow covered house!

March Snow?

IT'S SNOWING!!!!!! And it's already sticking! They're calling for 2-5 inches of snow here tonight and it has begun! You know all the school teachers are doing the snow dance and praying for a day off! Carson is taking a late nap after she fought going down for over an hour (I think she's teething)...boy will she be surprised when she wakes up! We hope to let her enjoy the snow outside for a little while as she's still not 100% healthy. I'm sure we'll have more pictures to follow!