It has been a while, and I know part of it was the whole holiday upheaval, but Trevor seems to be back to his cute self. Which I really missed. Plus I missed how much we played together. But recently, he has been asking to play with me and I've been trying to spend as much time playing with him as I can.
Some of the things we do are: Cars (of course) - He's Lightning McQueen and I'm Mater. Trains - He's Thomas and I'm Percy. Hockey - I'm the cheerleader, he's the hockey player. I also have to make note that when he is asked who his best friend is, he says Mommy. Awwwww. Granted, I'm not his only best friend....also Daddy, Elizabeth, Alexander and a few other preschool classmates. But for now, I'll take it! It's cute...in my eyes.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Gwen's Baptism
So the other big event of the weekend was Gwen's baptism. Because she didn't sleep much the day before, she actually was sleeping up until we had to head to the church. So it was very nice to know that she would probably be awake for the ceremony.
We met with the priest, godparents Amy and Brian, and the organizer Judy. The priest who baptised Trevor was the same priest that baptised Gwen. So that was very nice. Also, all the Christmas decorations were still up because it was the last week of the Christmas season in the Catholic church. They were also doing a commemorative baptism honoring all the people that had been baptised the prior year. So they did a sprinkling rite at the start of church where we got to walk behind the priest as he sprinkled water over the congregation.
The homily was really sweet because the priest told us he had never baptised a "Gwendolyn" before. His homily revolved around names and what they mean. I knew I read what Gwendolyn meant when we chose the name, but I had forgotten. It means: Blessed white ring. Very appropriate that she was dressed in a white gown for the event.
After the homily, we did the actual baptism and then finished with rest of the mass. It was also nice to see that a few people I knew happened to be attending that mass so they came up to us afterwards for a congratulations.
Trevor did really well during the mass as well. For over a year now he's been very sensitive to loudspeakers and voices over them. But both for Christmas Eve mass and this one, he was very accepting of it. We were all talking about who was baptised when....because mommy and Trevor and Gwen were baptised when they were zero years old, but other people were older than that. Also, the gown that Gwen was wearing was also worn by Trevor, my two younger brothers, myself - 30 years ago TODAY, and my dad. So it has gotten some good use!
So that was our weekend. We have a few weeks break before we go on our trip to Boston! Yipee!!!
We met with the priest, godparents Amy and Brian, and the organizer Judy. The priest who baptised Trevor was the same priest that baptised Gwen. So that was very nice. Also, all the Christmas decorations were still up because it was the last week of the Christmas season in the Catholic church. They were also doing a commemorative baptism honoring all the people that had been baptised the prior year. So they did a sprinkling rite at the start of church where we got to walk behind the priest as he sprinkled water over the congregation.
The homily was really sweet because the priest told us he had never baptised a "Gwendolyn" before. His homily revolved around names and what they mean. I knew I read what Gwendolyn meant when we chose the name, but I had forgotten. It means: Blessed white ring. Very appropriate that she was dressed in a white gown for the event.
After the homily, we did the actual baptism and then finished with rest of the mass. It was also nice to see that a few people I knew happened to be attending that mass so they came up to us afterwards for a congratulations.
Trevor did really well during the mass as well. For over a year now he's been very sensitive to loudspeakers and voices over them. But both for Christmas Eve mass and this one, he was very accepting of it. We were all talking about who was baptised when....because mommy and Trevor and Gwen were baptised when they were zero years old, but other people were older than that. Also, the gown that Gwen was wearing was also worn by Trevor, my two younger brothers, myself - 30 years ago TODAY, and my dad. So it has gotten some good use!
So that was our weekend. We have a few weeks break before we go on our trip to Boston! Yipee!!!
Monday, January 14, 2008
The hockey games
We went to two hockey games this weekend to watch Boston College play vs. the Gophers. I have to say it was a little weird because while I was very happy to cheer for BC and Tracy, when the Minnesota Rouser would play, it was hard to not join in. The first game, we were upstairs in the club level and most of the time Trevor was behind the enclosed room since he thought the arena was too loud.
We brought Trevor's hockey sticks and foam puck to play hockey while there, and he was very happy to yell REBOUND since he was still in the Basketball frame of mind. At least that applies to both sports! We were also surrounded by all the BC fans so when the cheers came for the gophers, they weren't as loud as when we went back on Sunday.
The first game ended in a tie. After the game we said hi to the team upstairs in the club box, and then went to Sally's - a local sports bar a few blocks from the arena. Trevor walked with Grandpa over to the bar and we drove the car over and were lucky to find a parking spot.
We were home I think it was about 6 o'clock. Gwen had a bit of a fussy day, and wasn't very pleased with everyone that wanted to get a good look at her. But had a very good night's sleep that night.
So we went back for the second hockey game after Gwen's baptism (that will be another post). And took another route to the arena. Right past Sally's - which Trevor recognized and told us about it before we said anything. What a smarty pants.
We arrived at the arena and unfortunately BC did not win this one. And because we were in the stands surrounded by gopher fans, it was a little confusing for Trevor as to how we are from Minnesota, yet we are supposed to be cheering for Boston College?
Up on the scoreboard, they had a lot of announcements as well as the words to the rouser which part of the song you spell Minnesota. That was T's favorite part. So now, when we play (or in my case watch him) play hockey, that is what we do. The Minnesota Rouser.
I wonder how it is going to be when we go out to Boston in a few weeks to watch another two games but no Minnesota Rouser will be there?
We brought Trevor's hockey sticks and foam puck to play hockey while there, and he was very happy to yell REBOUND since he was still in the Basketball frame of mind. At least that applies to both sports! We were also surrounded by all the BC fans so when the cheers came for the gophers, they weren't as loud as when we went back on Sunday.
The first game ended in a tie. After the game we said hi to the team upstairs in the club box, and then went to Sally's - a local sports bar a few blocks from the arena. Trevor walked with Grandpa over to the bar and we drove the car over and were lucky to find a parking spot.
We were home I think it was about 6 o'clock. Gwen had a bit of a fussy day, and wasn't very pleased with everyone that wanted to get a good look at her. But had a very good night's sleep that night.
So we went back for the second hockey game after Gwen's baptism (that will be another post). And took another route to the arena. Right past Sally's - which Trevor recognized and told us about it before we said anything. What a smarty pants.
We arrived at the arena and unfortunately BC did not win this one. And because we were in the stands surrounded by gopher fans, it was a little confusing for Trevor as to how we are from Minnesota, yet we are supposed to be cheering for Boston College?
Up on the scoreboard, they had a lot of announcements as well as the words to the rouser which part of the song you spell Minnesota. That was T's favorite part. So now, when we play (or in my case watch him) play hockey, that is what we do. The Minnesota Rouser.
I wonder how it is going to be when we go out to Boston in a few weeks to watch another two games but no Minnesota Rouser will be there?
A couple's survey
1. What are your first names?
Kristine and Russell
2. How long have you been together?
We met on November 11th, 1995 – so it will be 13 years this November. Married on June 3rd, 2000….8 years this year.
3. How long did you know each other before you started dating?We didn’t know each other until 11/11
4. Who asked who out?
I don’t even know if that counts….we were set up on a blind date
5. How old are each of you?
Just turned 30 and he’s still 28
6. What are your astrological signs?
Capricorn and Aquarius
7. How tall are each of you?
He’s 5’10” and I’m 5’8”
8. Who's mother do you see the most?
Well, my mom comes over weekly to help with the kids, so I see her more often
9. Who’s siblings do you see the most?
Not really sure….I would guess his….at least during the summer months
10. Do you have any children together?
Yes…2 now
11. What about pets?
Yep…two cats…Piggy and Kermie
12. If so, what kind?
A grey fluffy girl cat and a black and white girl cat
13. Which bill is the hardest on you as a couple?
It’s always a bit of a shock when the credit card bill comes, but we always pay it off in full
14. How do each of you work?
He is a computer consultant, and I am a stay at home mommy
15. Is that what you went to school for?
Noooooooo
16. Did you go to the same school?
Only the same college
17. Are you from the same hometown?
Nope
18. are you from the same town now?
Yes, we live in the same home
19. Who is the smartest?
NICE….I would say we each have our strengths
20. Who is the most sensitive?
Well, I cry more, but again I think we both have our sensitivities
21. Where do you eat out at most as a couple?
I would guess TGIFriday’s
22. Where do you shop the most as a couple??
Target
23. Where is the furthest you have traveled as a couple?
Mexico or Hawaii
24. Who has the best group of friends?
Well, Russ hasn’t been able to get together with his “group” of friends for a while. So I guess by default my mom friends and their husbands might qualify for this one.
25. Who has the craziest exes?
Neither – There weren’t that many
26. Who has the worst temper?
I would say he does. I can get upset, but I usually don’t get angry so I don’t yell very often.
Kristine and Russell
2. How long have you been together?
We met on November 11th, 1995 – so it will be 13 years this November. Married on June 3rd, 2000….8 years this year.
3. How long did you know each other before you started dating?We didn’t know each other until 11/11
4. Who asked who out?
I don’t even know if that counts….we were set up on a blind date
5. How old are each of you?
Just turned 30 and he’s still 28
6. What are your astrological signs?
Capricorn and Aquarius
7. How tall are each of you?
He’s 5’10” and I’m 5’8”
8. Who's mother do you see the most?
Well, my mom comes over weekly to help with the kids, so I see her more often
9. Who’s siblings do you see the most?
Not really sure….I would guess his….at least during the summer months
10. Do you have any children together?
Yes…2 now
11. What about pets?
Yep…two cats…Piggy and Kermie
12. If so, what kind?
A grey fluffy girl cat and a black and white girl cat
13. Which bill is the hardest on you as a couple?
It’s always a bit of a shock when the credit card bill comes, but we always pay it off in full
14. How do each of you work?
He is a computer consultant, and I am a stay at home mommy
15. Is that what you went to school for?
Noooooooo
16. Did you go to the same school?
Only the same college
17. Are you from the same hometown?
Nope
18. are you from the same town now?
Yes, we live in the same home
19. Who is the smartest?
NICE….I would say we each have our strengths
20. Who is the most sensitive?
Well, I cry more, but again I think we both have our sensitivities
21. Where do you eat out at most as a couple?
I would guess TGIFriday’s
22. Where do you shop the most as a couple??
Target
23. Where is the furthest you have traveled as a couple?
Mexico or Hawaii
24. Who has the best group of friends?
Well, Russ hasn’t been able to get together with his “group” of friends for a while. So I guess by default my mom friends and their husbands might qualify for this one.
25. Who has the craziest exes?
Neither – There weren’t that many
26. Who has the worst temper?
I would say he does. I can get upset, but I usually don’t get angry so I don’t yell very often.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Basketball Part II
So we had a CRAZY weekend...jam packed full of stuff. And full of stories. So I'm going to try to make my way through chronologically.
We had our second Basketball practice/game on Saturday morning. It was an hour earlier than last week, and I think that was a bit hard for Trevor. He got a lot of one-on-one attention by the coach to help him understand good technique for shooting and dribbling. It was very cute. And because of the practicing, he learned a new word that he was loving to use throughout the weekend. REBOUND....That was the word. Although for some reason, this morning he was talking about Lebound and Rebooth. As if they were two different words. But that they both meant rebound.
And of course my camera ran out of batteries. So pictures will have to wait another week. And so ends part one of the weekend.
We had our second Basketball practice/game on Saturday morning. It was an hour earlier than last week, and I think that was a bit hard for Trevor. He got a lot of one-on-one attention by the coach to help him understand good technique for shooting and dribbling. It was very cute. And because of the practicing, he learned a new word that he was loving to use throughout the weekend. REBOUND....That was the word. Although for some reason, this morning he was talking about Lebound and Rebooth. As if they were two different words. But that they both meant rebound.
And of course my camera ran out of batteries. So pictures will have to wait another week. And so ends part one of the weekend.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Here we go....
I have a very happy announcement to make! Gwen just made her first physical milestone of rolling over! I honestly didn't even think she was going to because she doesn't like being on her tummy, but all of a sudden she got more tolerant and rolled over a few times yesterday.
She also has been laughing at me. I love that baby belly laugh. Along with everything, she just doesn't want to sit still anymore. She will try to turn around and face whatever is going on. Another squirmy wormy.
Now, if you haven't ever read the book Touchpoints by T. Berry Brazelton, I highly recommend it to any parent with a young child. In the book, it talks about how at every major milestone or growth spurt, you will notice a period of chaos where the baby is "working on" the milestone. This means they don't eat a lot, don't sleep a lot, and are generally a little more fussy. So it's kind of bittersweet. You are really excited about their new achievement, but you get NO sleep and it really tries your patience. I've noticed it a lot harder with two kids too.
Add to that, that Trevor has a touch of an upset tummy and it does not make for a fun house. Plus, we still have a lot going on this month and next. Not crazy like the holidays, but things so that it isn't exactly stress-free going on here.
But such is life....I am really enjoying both kids and all their accomplishments. I'm very lucky to be their mom ;-)
She also has been laughing at me. I love that baby belly laugh. Along with everything, she just doesn't want to sit still anymore. She will try to turn around and face whatever is going on. Another squirmy wormy.
Now, if you haven't ever read the book Touchpoints by T. Berry Brazelton, I highly recommend it to any parent with a young child. In the book, it talks about how at every major milestone or growth spurt, you will notice a period of chaos where the baby is "working on" the milestone. This means they don't eat a lot, don't sleep a lot, and are generally a little more fussy. So it's kind of bittersweet. You are really excited about their new achievement, but you get NO sleep and it really tries your patience. I've noticed it a lot harder with two kids too.
Add to that, that Trevor has a touch of an upset tummy and it does not make for a fun house. Plus, we still have a lot going on this month and next. Not crazy like the holidays, but things so that it isn't exactly stress-free going on here.
But such is life....I am really enjoying both kids and all their accomplishments. I'm very lucky to be their mom ;-)
Sunday, January 6, 2008
A little update on Gwen
Well, my baby girl is now officially 3 months old. And while I'm still having a hard time remembering what Trevor was like exactly at this age, I do know a few things for sure. Trevor was rolling over at about 2 1/2 months. Gwen doesn't at all seem interested in that stuff. She is doing very well in her bumbo seat until she gets bored, and it seems like she only needs a little propping (is that a word?) and she will balance herself sitting up. It seems like it took Trevor until about 6 months before he was sitting up. I'm wondering if part of it is their personality. Gwen could sit and look at people's faces and SMILE forever. And with Trevor, I remember laughing because he always wanted to smile at things that were not alive. Lights, clocks, pictures, stars, etc. And Gwen also tries to have a conversation when one is going on. Another thing...she is doing really well sleeping at night, and I think might be getting into a little schedule at napping during the day. I still can't put her in a crib for naps because she is a fitful sleeper (right now) but she will sleep for a few hours in the afternoon and a short nap right away in the morning which helps with Trevor.
We are off to Bubba's today, so maybe this week I'll get the gabbing video of Miss Gwendolyn. She really is a doll!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
It's time for Basketball!
Today was the first day of "Biddy Basketball" through the YMCA. You have to be 4 years old, so as soon as Trevor was eligible, I signed him up. Our only other team sport experience was T-ball from last year. But that was for 3 year-olds. In that group, Trevor was the oldest on his team and you could tell that there was a bit of a development difference between him and the youngest players on the team.
Looking at the roster for his basketball team, he is the second youngest, and the youngest is the coaches son. Given that the coach's son has practiced a little with dad before today, I would bet that Trevor has the least experience of any of the kids. And since he had the least experience, I would say he did great. It is funny, I think, because in T-ball, the parents were with their kids the entire time, and this time, it was just during "practice". As soon as the game started, Trevor did not want us to be around - only cheering from the stands.
Basically, he learned a little bit of how to dribble, got the hang of how to toss the ball upwards towards the basket, and that you get to run to the other side of the court when the ball switches teams. Seriously, the kid would have just loved to run back and forth in the court. Didn't ever have to touch the ball.
So next week I'll have to post pictures. He seems to be having a good time and wants to go back again next week.
Looking at the roster for his basketball team, he is the second youngest, and the youngest is the coaches son. Given that the coach's son has practiced a little with dad before today, I would bet that Trevor has the least experience of any of the kids. And since he had the least experience, I would say he did great. It is funny, I think, because in T-ball, the parents were with their kids the entire time, and this time, it was just during "practice". As soon as the game started, Trevor did not want us to be around - only cheering from the stands.
Basically, he learned a little bit of how to dribble, got the hang of how to toss the ball upwards towards the basket, and that you get to run to the other side of the court when the ball switches teams. Seriously, the kid would have just loved to run back and forth in the court. Didn't ever have to touch the ball.
So next week I'll have to post pictures. He seems to be having a good time and wants to go back again next week.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Happy New Year!
Sorry I'm a few days late with this. I hope everyone had a wonderful new year! New Year isn't much of a holiday for me...never really has been. I'm not much for staying up late unless there is gambling, or good conversation. Not that the wonderful baby daddy isn't a good conversationalist, it's just we have conversations during the evening or day other days of the year. So staying up to see midnight just doesn't appeal to me.
I'm guessing that's why I also don't really care that much for new year's resolutions. I don't really need that kind of reminder or anything. I usually get to a point where I know I need to make a change and then do it. If I ever did make a new years resolution, I've forgotten about it. Along those lines, I have given up things for Lent before. I think that appeals more because you can go back to it (if you want) after Easter.
So anyway, things that are going on right now....we are starting up our new schedule for the year. Back to preschool Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bubba usually comes over on Wednesdays, and Fridays are music class. For the next two months we also have basketball on Saturday mornings. Hopefully that will make these cold winter months go by faster.
It's also hard to imagine, but I already have to think about preschool next year for Trevor. The preschool he is at now offers two options for 4-5 year-olds. Either Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 (same time as now, just different days) or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 12:15 - 2:45. I'm pretty sure that he will be done with napping in the afternoon. Or at least wouldn't be asleep during this time anyway but I'm wondering which would be the least disruptive for Gwen. Right now I'm leaning toward the morning session because I'm much more of a morning person. I see myself putting Trevor in morning Kindergarten classes when he is 5. But I also know a few of his friends are probably going to be in the afternoon class of preschool.
Then there are Gwen's activities. I'm probably going to start ECFE with her the next session which starts either Feb or March. If it isn't whenever Trevor is in preschool, I have to pay for child care for him during those classes as well. And we can't forget his sports....whichever those may be. I wish we still had Gymboree in our area. I think they'd both enjoy that as well.
Oh well...I guess that's still a ways out. For now, I think I'll just worry about what's for dinner tonight. Happy New Year everyone!
I'm guessing that's why I also don't really care that much for new year's resolutions. I don't really need that kind of reminder or anything. I usually get to a point where I know I need to make a change and then do it. If I ever did make a new years resolution, I've forgotten about it. Along those lines, I have given up things for Lent before. I think that appeals more because you can go back to it (if you want) after Easter.
So anyway, things that are going on right now....we are starting up our new schedule for the year. Back to preschool Tuesdays and Thursdays, Bubba usually comes over on Wednesdays, and Fridays are music class. For the next two months we also have basketball on Saturday mornings. Hopefully that will make these cold winter months go by faster.
It's also hard to imagine, but I already have to think about preschool next year for Trevor. The preschool he is at now offers two options for 4-5 year-olds. Either Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 (same time as now, just different days) or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 12:15 - 2:45. I'm pretty sure that he will be done with napping in the afternoon. Or at least wouldn't be asleep during this time anyway but I'm wondering which would be the least disruptive for Gwen. Right now I'm leaning toward the morning session because I'm much more of a morning person. I see myself putting Trevor in morning Kindergarten classes when he is 5. But I also know a few of his friends are probably going to be in the afternoon class of preschool.
Then there are Gwen's activities. I'm probably going to start ECFE with her the next session which starts either Feb or March. If it isn't whenever Trevor is in preschool, I have to pay for child care for him during those classes as well. And we can't forget his sports....whichever those may be. I wish we still had Gymboree in our area. I think they'd both enjoy that as well.
Oh well...I guess that's still a ways out. For now, I think I'll just worry about what's for dinner tonight. Happy New Year everyone!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Welcome to the World Kevin!
Congratulations to the T family! Baby Kevin was born today via C-section at 12:49pm. He weighs 8lbs 10oz and is 22 1/2 inches long. Congratulations to Ann Marie, Gordy, Glenn, and new big sister Julie!
Here's wishing for a quick recovery!
Here's wishing for a quick recovery!
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