Monday, December 1, 2008

Well!

A lot has happened here the last month. Some happened prior to the last post, but I was not ready to post about it. Mike came home on October 24, and told me over dinner preparation that he was laid off. I was so shocked. Anyway, lots of daddy time and lots of frustration in the house this last month or so. He has been working on getting a job or starting his own business, to be honest I don't think he knows what he wants to do yet. I just want him to be happy. No job yet, but at least we don't have to go through the hassle of asking for time off! Enough of that though.
Ryker got his fourth tooth today. That means I didn't get much sleep last night, but it came through today. Ryker is now 1, he turned 1 on November 15. We had a family party, and he had his own cake. This post is coming, along with pictures, Mike promised. Ryker had an earache a couple of weeks ago, and we put him on Azithromiacin, and it didn't work. So on to Amoxicillion for 10 days. Well 5 days into it, and a rash completely covers his body, our little guy is allergic to penicillion. So, we got Benedryl and Motrin and Tylenol, and it starts with an R, it's an antibiotic shot, that week was drama! He is doing better now, and I am grateful for doctors, and medicine, that can help our babies.
Hailey is so excited for Christmas. She can't wait for all the parties, candy, Santa, and giving gifts. Last night we made a gingerbread house, and she wanted it in her window seal, so cute. I am trying to teach her the real meaning of Christmas. She is so into Christmas music, and playing pretend. Today she told me, okay so your name is santa mommy, and I am coming to see you. I swear she was at the North Pole all day, funny we never left the house. This past weekend we put up some decorations and she was so happy to help me. Ryker was wrapping himself in the lights and Hailey was taking the bulbs out and handed me a big pile of them, needless to say, another day for decorating. Cute, but drove me nuts, I should do it soon though with them, these little crazy moments don't last forever!!!
I am up to eight miles now! I am so happy with this. My new running schedual is:
Monday: 6 plus miles-hills
Tuesday: 3.2 miles
Wednesday: 4 plus miles
Thursday: 2-3 miles
Friday: 2-3 miles
Saturday: 8+ miles!!!
Sunday: REST!!!
I am so happy and excited and nervous for the 1/2 marathon.
I never posted what I am thankful for, so here it goes.
I am thankful for my kids, they teach me so much, and are easy to forgive when I am not at my best or make a mistake. I am thankful for my husband, he is such an amazing person and I am so grateful for him in my life. I am also grateful that he puts up with me, and my moods. I am so blessed to have such great parents that still are teaching, loving and supporting me. I am so blessed to have 5 awesome sisters and 3 brother in laws. I love the nieces and nephews that they have blessed our family with. I am grateful for all of the wonderful friends that I have got to meet, and keep in touch with. I feel bad that I didn't wish any of them happy holidays. I was thinking of each of you and how you are such a part of who I am today. I am also thankful for exercise, and the way it makes you feel. I would like to say how grateful I am for the gospel, and the atonement, I am so in-debted to Him. I really don't know where I would be without it in my life. Last but not least, I am grateful for prayer, I know He listens and answers our prayers. I know He loves us. I hope everyone had a wonderful thanksgiving and now is gearing up for Christmas. I love the holidays, life is great. I am sure I forgot many things, but just know that I have a grateful heart tonight, and trying to make that a constant thing. I secretly am grateful for The Hills!!!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Another fun race!

Today was a 5k for make a wish foundation. The race was sooo much fun. It was for a girl, and her wish was to go to Disneyland with her family. I was so happy I got to be a part of it. She is an amazing person, and because of leftover money she is donating it to someone else in the foundation. I love running for a cause, well I love running but it is always better with a purpose. I ran it in 27 minutes! I was so happy with my results. I am up to 7.1 miles now. The weather is so cold, so now we have go to the gym with the kids and we run on the track. I am so excited for Jan. 17, I can't wait. I have became addicted to running, and always wanting to be faster. It is such a rush, running 7 miles and knowing that you did it, oh, I just want to do more! I know most of you who read my blog think I am nuts.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

A funny conversation, with my Hailey!

So I was running yesterday, and Hailey told me to sing the song "I love to see the temple", I was singing as good as I could, breathless and all. Then I decided to talk to her about the temple.
Me:I said what do you think you do in temples?
Hailey: You pray and listen, mom.
Me: Do you think you can get married there?
Hailey: Yes, you can wear a pretty white dress.
Me: Who do you want to marry?
Hailey: Ryker
Me: Hailey, sweetie, Ryker is your brother, you can't marry him. You can marry another boy though.
Hailey: Oh, like Christopher and William and Tyler and Stetson?
Me: Oh, only one.
Hailey: Ummmm, I pick Christopher! Mom, will you come and see me get married there? Didn't you and daddy get married in a temple?
Me: Yes, we sure did.
Hailey: I want to too, mommy!
So this might be another too much information moment, in our dear Hailey's life. I am pleased to say though, that we have covered same sex marriages, multiple partners in a marriage, and incest, and most importantly where we should get married!
This made me laugh sooo hard. I was just so happy that she wants to get married in the temple. She ALWAYS talks about being baptized. I am so grateful for her, and her sweet spirit. She is so innocent, and she just soaks everything in.
On another note, Hailey always asks "So how many boys do I have in California?" It makes me laugh so hard, I say you have seven, and she is like, "oh, I need to see them!"
In this crazy world, I am so happy that Hailey is asking ME these questions, and having these conversations with me, and no one else. A big shout out to Mike for working so hard so that this is possible! Thanks honey, I love these crazy kids so much, and I sure love and appreciate you.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

5k and more!!

Well, today was my first 5k run! I did it in 33 minutes, that is great considering I did it with the two kids and had to stop to help them. Ryker needed his food! Hailey is normally soooo good at feeding him, but too many people, so many distractions! I was going crazy because just yesterday, 6.5 miles and NO crying, screaming, nothing and then today, the big race, and drama began and didn't stop.
Anyway, I feel pretty good about my time, even though I always want to be faster and better. I feel bad for the people running by me, crying, me saying pleeease feed him something, Hailey saying no, and Ryker crying harder. I felt sooo bad, but was sooo frustrated. I just kept saying to myself just get to the end!!!
So, the weather here has been so nuts, just this week we have ran in 39 degrees to 63degrees. It is so beautiful, it tricks you, I don't know how to dress my kids, they are either too warm or too cold. I love fall time though.
Updates on kids:
Ryker has four teeth, and is so funny. He is army crawling, and making us laugh at how fast he is. He can get in a sitting position all by himself, and can make kissy noises. He smiles all of time, and is such a fun big boy. He will be one soon, that is just crazy to me. He loves to eat, which is so opposite his sister, she could do without! He is sleeping so good at night, and is so nice in the morning! He is saying mamma and dadda, and Haigy, and more, of course!!
Hailey ate her first FULL kids meal last night, from Wendy's, I love that place, I was so proud of her. She normally just picks at her food, and Mike ends up eating what is left of it, which is normally three full nuggets, the frosty and fries. Then he gets frustrated because he spent money and she did not eat. I couldn't be more proud of her. She has had her ears painted on lately. She does not listen at all, and then when she doesn't get to do the things she wants, she is beastly, and I am not the most pleasant either. Just yesterday she told me, "mom you are crabby, are you nervous?" I have been battling nap time lately, it is not pleasant. She needs a nap, but doesn't feel like she needs one, yesterday she ended up putting herself down and when she got up she knew she was crabby so she went back to sleep. She is such a big girl, and so nice when she wants to be. I just have to remember to put myself in time out!
I love both of my kids so much. I don't mean to have days when all I want to do is scream all day, and then when they cry all I want to do is cry. Being a mom, is some hard stuff, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Busy post!

Hello Everyone-
Sorry it has been sooo long. A lot has happened in our little world lately.
The list of events:
Haileys' birthday party Sept. 6
Mikes' grandma passed away Sept. 4
viewing and funeral Sept. 7 & 8
Haileys' real birthday celebration Sept. 10
Haileys' doctor checkup Sept. 16
Ryker has 2 new teeth Sept.15
Ryker turned 10 months Sept.15
We put an offer on a house? Sept. 16
Plus, eating, running, and trying to sleep. EVERYDAY!!!
I have upped my miles to 6, it feels so great. I still do pilates also, so I can eat what I want when I want! Not really seeing results, maybe this is why!! hahaha
Running goal: January 1/2 marathon.

So I will now review most of the things:
Hailey turned 3, on Sept. 10. We had a party at my sisters house, for my side on sept.7. It was super fun. She got a lot of fun things. It was a dora party, so it ended with a Dora Cake, she loved it. Then because Mikes' grandma passed away, we came back that night. We went to stake conference with EVERYONE, not kidding, grandparents have 10 kids, 50 grandkids, and 26 great grandkids. We went to the conference, and we sat with them. Well, tried to, that is a funny trick to play on parents, come and listen to an apostle, and bring the kids, for 2 hours, without nursery. We did it, but barely! Then afterwards, huge BBQ at his uncles home. It was then off to get the kiddos a nap. Then that night the viewing for grandma. It was very hard on all of us. That is the grandma that we used to take care of. We still live in the basement.
It was a hard day, that Sept. 4, will not ever be forgotten. I was awakened at 6:15, because of Ryker, I try to have him stay in his crib until 7:00 am, but I went and got him. I heard a lot of noise upstairs, and thought they were just being louder than normal. I started feeding Ryker, and felt go upstairs. I stopped feeding him and opened the door, I saw the caregiver, Liza, at the top of the stairs just crying, grandpa running around in total confusion, and fireman doing CPR on grandma. I was so sad. Mike came up shortly. I am so grateful that we had the opprotunity to serve her and love her, and most of all get to know her. Mike was such a great helper and loved her dearly. He was so nice to her. She lived a very fortunate life. I am also grateful that our Heavenly Father let me see that scene, sure it was hard to wake up to, but it taught me how fragile life is, and how the little things sure don't matter. We got up and went to the hospital, she passed away, we knew it at the house, but we still went.
That day, we had to keep busy, I went to Wal-mart, and tried to keep my mind off of it. Friday, we went on a run, wal-mart again, costco, and to dinner with a lot of the family that was in town, and made midnight jam. (Mike even helped!) Then saturday, we made zucchini bread and headed to Haileys' first party. Then the viewing and the funeral on Monday. Mike got to carry her one last time, it was hard. Hailey told her thanks for letting us live with you, I love you grandma. Hailey asked to go up and see grandma and Liza a lot the first couple of days, it was a everyday thing for us to go and see them. She has gotten better lately.
Well the last party was at Chuck E Cheeses, with the Palmer side, it was a lot of fun grandpa palmer and liza both came Hailey was so happy.
We have been busy this week with doctor appointments and other fun things, like teething! Hailey is "petite" she is 35.5 inches tall, and 25.4 pounds. She is not on the chart, sad I know. But the doctor said he would rather have her on this end than on the other, me too I guess. I feel bad tho.
Ryker is 10 months and feeling good. He is finally sleeping through the night. He is saying mamma, dadda, Haigey, and clapping his hands, and playing peekaboo. He is so fun, I just wish I had more one on one time with them both. I feel like I miss out on sooo much, but I am here constantly, if that makes sense. Hailey is doing great with her potty training, no accidents for like two months, even at night. Night potty going sucks, I think I woke up 6 times last night! On sunday she got too excited and had a little accident, but nothing too big, and no setbacks. (hopefully)
If you are still here, thanks for reading and caring. I have had a lot on my mind, and just now am getting it together again.
Jess

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

WHAT?!?!?

I know a double post from me of all people.
For this story you will need a little background. Hailey asked me what Ryker had when I was changing his diaper a long time ago, Ryker was maybe 2 months old. Well, I being honest,said he has a penis. She said a penis, well what do I have? I said you have a vagina. She now calls it agina, and penis. Well we were at church and she had her baby, mind you this was Rykers debut at church, she was waiting for the bread and water, and turns to Mike and says my baby has a penis, he is a boy. Mike says no Hailey, and she looks at it and says oh yeah, she has a agina. The people were in back of us just laughing, too bad I didn't hear it. She is pretty funny, she tells me when she sees a boy or a girl, what they have, and I can't help but laugh.
Hailey has been doing great this month with the whole potty thing. She even is doing great at night. Mike hates it, she gets up at 3:00 like on the dot every night to go potty and calls him to help her wipe! It makes me smile inside. (is that evil)
Anyway, this is what I walked in on today. Hailey said that she needed to go potty and so I said I will change Ryker and come in and help you wipe. So I go in, and laugh, she has the seat up, shorts and panties still on, and she is standing looking down, hands in position to hold her "stuff." I quickly corrected that behavior and asked her where she learned that. And she said that is what Daddy doos! It made me laugh, and I told her well we are not like daddy.
Kids do the funniest things. I am sorry I told her the correct names, she is only almost 3, I have created a monster!

What I HAVE and HAVEN"T learned: LONG!!!

Well, here it goes:
I run a lot, with the kids, and always ponder when we are doing so, the last few weeks I have thought about what I have learned in my life, and what I want to learn.
Here is what I have learned:
I have learned that money does not provide happiness, you do. I have learned that communication is the key to any successful relationship especially in marriage. (I am still learning how to communicate well though) I have learned that marriage is the most awesome thing ever, if I would just let it be. I have learned that things change and people change even though you want everything to remain the same. I have learned that after moving out and away from home, your family changes or you do, and it is and never will be the same. This one has been hard on me, I never thought that this would happen. I want things to remain the same, but we are ever changing people and moving world. "Who moved my Cheese" comes to mind, awesome book about change, if anyone is interested. It has taught me how to cope with some hard stuff. I have learned that when I am in a bad mood the whole family is. I have learned that I love DRAMA! (anyone surrprised) I have learned to love, now I wish I could let my guard completetly down and be loved. This one is a hard one for me, I need to realize that I am worth being loved, and I think we all need to know that we deserve this and that we are worth it, still working on this one for now, but I am getting better. Love is great, and so hard at the same time, it is a full time job. I have learned that running is a great thing, and I wish I would have picked it up in High School, or earlier. I was soooo extremely lazy, and at the time I thought I was sooo busy and that I was doing sooo much, not even close. I have learned I need to learn how to check my emotions, I am getting better, but there is still room for improvement. I have learned that having kids is so amazing and so amazingly hard at the same time. I have learned that pregnancy is sooo hard and wonderful all at once. I have learned that delivering a little person, wow that nothing compares to it. I have also learned that I am an emotional person. I have learned that taking a time out for yourself is an amazing gift. I have learned that sleep is sooo overrated! I have learned that when you get a hall pass, you better run with it! I am learning to trust Mike more with the kids, I know this should be a given but I am the one home all day, and when I leave, it just makes me nervous. (Mike is great, when I do come home, they are all laughing and having a great time.) I am learning to live in the season of your life. I think this is so hard to do, if you're like me, I am always looking at the next thing, I need to enjoy where I am at. I have learned to load the silverware in the dishwasher with the handles down, it cleans them better, I guess. (thanks Mike) I have also learned that the proper way to wash a car is roof to bottom, I didn't know I was doing it wrong all these years. ( thanks Mike) Also, for any cleaners out there, I have learned an easy way to clean a toilet, do the back first, then the top of the seat, then lift the lid, clean that and keep going down until you reach the bowl. It is great, and I only use 4 Clorox wipes instead of like 10! I have learned that Hailey is getting big, and I need to trust her she is a good kid, and I need to give her more credit. I am learning how to be happy with the life that I am in, and living. I am learning to smile more, and laugh more. I have learned how to keep a home clean with two little kids, which is not easy. I have learned how to cook and in doing so found out I love it. (minus cinnamon rolls, hahahaha California friends know this mistake, SORRY!!!!) I have learned that I wish I would have taken piano lessons seriously, I can only play the hymns, I guess that's all that's important, but still....I have learned that friends are truly angels and that they are sent by our loving Heavenly Father, I am so grateful for each and every one of you. You have all been a very important part of my life, and I hope that that continues. I have learned that hugging my kids or anyone for that matter is just what they need sometimes. I have learned that Ryker and Hailey are such great little people, they never stop making me smile. I have learned that I need to be an example, and good example for them which is sometimes REALLY hard. I have learned that the Temple is a wonderful place, and that I don't go enough. I have learned that service is a huge part of life, and it is amazing for all who partakes, the givers and the receivers. I have learned and still am learning to recognize our blessings, that is a hard one!
I want to learn:
To love myself, to for starters like the person I am. I am really hard on myself, and I just think there is enough negativity in the world, that I should be nice to me. I need to learn to deligate, I am terrible, I just do it myself, so I know that it is done and that it is done "right." I need to learn what the words "over exercise", "over achiever", well lets face it, "over everything" means. I need to learn to trust people, and not think that they are doing things with a hidden motive. I need to learn that people are not always going to like you or be nice to you and that that is okay. I am still trying not to be too sensitive, or take things the wrong way. That is a hard one, oh I am a tender heart. I never knew that this was a bad thing. I am still learning that weighing yourself 3 or 4 times a day is not necessary, which brings me to the next point, of learning that weight does not and will NEVER matter! (Our Heavenly Father wants us to be healthy and happy, and not crazy thinking about little things like that.) It really only matters what person you are inside, and I need to learn that. Some of the happiest times in my life, were and are eating ice cream!!! I am still learning how to be a mom, and a wife, and my own person. I quite haven't got that down yet. I need to learn to be more "chill", of a person, oh I worry about the silliest things. I need to think before I speak, "open mouth insert foot" should not be part of my life anymore. I need to learn to talk less and listen more. I also need to learn more about the gospel, it is why we are here, and I don't know what I need/want to.
I know that I am not a perfect person and that I need to learn and keep an open mind always. I am just saying this is what I have learned and want to learn, and now it's down in print, so it's official. I strive to be the best person in all that I do, and sometimes I fall short. I am sorry if I have ever fallen short with any of you, and for some reason hurt your feelings. Please forgive me, I am trying hard to "fresh start" everything, and make it a better finish.
I want to know what you all think about, our minds are "kids" all day, but we are people too, and our feelings do matter. I don't know if this is a silly post or not, but there goes my worry factor in me, I hope you all can get something from this, if not anything a good laugh at me for just barely figuring this out
UPDATE ON PICTURES:
Sorry, we have been crazy nuts helping the grandparents, and living the summer life. I am not promising anything but we don't have ANY commitments this weekend so cross your fingers with me! Sorry so long, thanks for listening to my heart.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Busy, crazy, couple of days!

Well, this week has turned out busier than I had thought. Tuesday night was young womens and grocery shopping, wednesday I went to my mother-in-laws home and finished two aprons, and then we went back to their home that night and Mike helped his dad in the garage, and Hailey and I painted nails and even got grandma involved. We had a lot of fun.
Today is the 24th of July, so we are having another busy day. We will go for a run in a minute, and get her buttons for her apron, and go to park day. Then we will come home eat lunch, sew her buttons on, and go shopping with Mikes mom, and then go to a fun BBQ and swim party. Our friends invited us over to their home for food and fun, what good times. Hailey had so much fun swimming, and eating chips. It was such GREAT food and friends, thanks a bunch Heidi and Joe! Ryker loved the Bumbo seat, thanks for letting us try it out, I have never seen them in use before, I am loving it. What a great idea, and mommy saver! (hands free anyone?) Then it was off to Volleyball and PIE-oneer night! It was soooo much fun. The kids came home pooped and I am wore out, but it was soooo worth it. I love going to do things and having fun people to do them with. Today was too busy and yesterday was crazy busy. I should thank Mike for coming along and being with us, he is a trooper, it was great being a family and spending time all together, it seems like we never get enough. I love him and all he does for us, and the fact that I can stay home with our kids, wow what a guy. Some might call me a financial drain!
Sorry no pictures yet, but now I have a lot more to post, so that's good right? I think tomorrow will be perfect, Friday fun night.
By the way, Ryker is almost crawling, he is scooting all over the place. Hailey says he's doing push ups, it makes me laugh. He gets on all fours and just rocks, it's cute. Ryker is also sleeping through the night, it's amazing. I love it!! Hailey is doing some funny things lately, she was in her "high tray", that is what she calls it, Mike came in to talk to me and told her he would not be very long, soon we heard from the kitchen, "for crying out loud, Mike, you have been in there forever." It made us laugh so hard, she just kept on repeating it. She is doing good, she knows all of her animals and her shapes. (I forgot to mention those last post, sorry I brag, I am just so proud of her.)

Monday, July 21, 2008

Busy summer blog!

Hello Everyone!
This post is going to be very busy, just a warning. So, a lot has been going on at this house this month. We hosted a party up at my mom's house for everyone. A little background is needed to explain this: my sisters and I gave "parties", "get togethers" for christmas last year instead of gifts. These are what we have done so far, we have had Chinese New Year, Zoo Day, and mine was suppose to be ice blocking and ice cream, but when we found out no more big ice blocks were being made, I didn't want to have to half cheek it! So, we ended up doing BBQ, ice cream, volleyball, and fireworks, it was so much fun! I am so grateful that we did this, it has been good times with family all year, instead of a gift that we probably wouldn't have even used, how sad is that to say?
This weekend was my softball tournament, I guess we placed first! This was the only game that I missed, and it was the final one, I took one for the team, and we took a little vacation up to Bear Lake, it was a lot of fun. This was our little familys' first time up there. We went with my ENTIRE family cousins and all. Such good times. Thanks for all the fun, food and great company. Thanks to Mike for helping out with the kids all weekend and letting me play with Hailey in the lake. Mike was so awesome, Hailey and I also got to swim in the pool, and I got to go for a run alone, it was something that I never get to do, I found myself missing the kids.
Well if that isn't enough, we have upped my miles, we run 4 everyday. I love to run, and love how I feel after. The kids love the double stroller. Today I stopped and checked on the kiddos and Hailey was holding Rykers hand, soooo cute. I love my kids. They are the best.
Ryker is now 8 months old. He is saying daddadadda and sitting up all by himself. He is rolling and scooting everywhere. He and Hailey laugh sooo much together, it is so fun to listen to that. Hailey is doing awesome. She is pretty much potty trained accidents every now and then, but not too bad. She knows her whole alphabet, and can recognize her letters. She can write her name, and count to 20. she can recognize 1-5numbers, I am working really hard with her. She is such a beautiful little girl, and so sweet. We do have our bad days, but all in all she is such a fun little girl, and such a great big sister.
We are just busy with yard work and young womens now. We have a pond, and yes weeds grow, so that means me weeding. I have been in the pond this year at the beginning of the summer, and they are back, waders back on so soon? I love yard work so this is great. Mike watches the kids while I do what I love, mowing and weeding. Sometimes I weed with Ryker in the baby carrier, I know die hard, right? Tonight is yard work night, but tomorrow we will post pictures promise, I want you all to see what a beautiful place we were at.
I also got a retainer, I know I worry so much about my smile! I want my teeth to stay in place, and they would move with my other one. So, I got a top and a bottom one, they are the invisaline kind, they are awesome. My teeth are going to be straight before I know it. I have to wear them for two months straight, it has already been a week, so it is going great. I can't eat with them, so it is great on the diet situation also. This will be my last dental thing for awhile, I got my gums fixed also. They were too low on one side of my mouth, and they made my teeth look so not straight, so I got them burned and cut basically, it is called a gingivectomy. It is awesome, loving my smile now. I will have to post a before and after. Mike said he can't really tell, but I sure can. I have had retainers since I was 7 years old, I figure I have invested so much of my life on my smile, why let it go now? I will be satisfied soon. Now on to saving money for fixing the kids smiles, Mike and I had very crooked teeth. Haileys teeth came in crooked. Thank goodness for dentists, and dental insurance!!!
So big news for me, I made an apron! I know crazy as it sounds, yes Mikes mom helped me sew my apron. This week I will sew one for Hailey that matches. They turned out really cute. I was really proud of myself. I bought some fabric for a ruffle one also for little Hailey, it is going to be so cute. I even got some truck and safety cone fabric, I am going to make Ryker one. I have so many ideas and so little time to do it all. Thank you Nancy. It was fun working with her, and hanging out at her house. Hailey ran through the sprinklers with Collin and Ryker was an angel.
I need to go get dinner going, I have blogged too much today. Next post will be nothing but pictures! (so exciting)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

It was about time!!

Well as you can see we have a new look. Mike and I (and of course the kids), were invited to a best friend/cousin dinner tonight. Well I got talking blogs, and Mandi was like I can help you....did she ever! Thank you for the well needed upgrade on our blog situation. The food was great and so was the company, thanks a bunch.
Thanks to Mandi I have blog buddies, cute pictures and can get from blog to blog without going to other peoples to do so, I cheated for so long, secrets out! I will hopefully be putting pictures on soon, I just need to sit down and concentrate, I know I can do it. Thanks for everything, you guys are awesome!
More to come, once I remember how to do things!!!

Thursday, June 19, 2008

I can do it myself, MOM!

Well, it has been a bit wild at the palmer house lately. For the last week Ryker and I have had many of sleepless sleepovers, and crying nights. It started off with a fever and then the fever disappeared, but cranky baby did not. I was tired of getting up with Ryker for the 6th day in a row, so off to the doctor he went on Tuesday. I thought he was just teething, but I wanted a justified answer to why WE weren't sleeping. He ended up having a double ear infection, and a sore throat, and yes he is teething, he is getting his VAMIRE teethe first. So, off to the pharmacy, loving the drive thru thing at Walgreens. Then we gave him his first dose. Last night with two days worth of antibiotics in his system, he slept until almost 6 am, it was amazing. I am a much better mom, when I get some sleeep. So, I thought lets go for a run and go to the park, we all need a outside day. I love my rus, even on hot days like this. Ryker is a much happier baby today, he and Hailey woke up talking to eachother, well as best as Ryker can. It was so sweet.
Today, and most days lately, little "Bugsy" (Hailey) wants to do everything by herself. Well, we went to the park, she needed to go potty, so I was helping her on, we put her fold up potty seat we take everywhere with us, helps me with the whole germ thing. Everything good right? WRONG, she got off, by herself, rubbing on the seat, so being a good person, I wiped off the toilet seat, then to my surprise, she is on the floor bear butt and all, putting on her own panties and shorts. I got her up as quickly as possible, and washed hands. Then we had lunch, she took out her straw and dropped it and put it back in her mouth. Needless to say after the FUN day at the park, we left for home. I called my mom in a panic, and said what do I do? I said I need to bath her right? So I wiped off her bumb with a wipe, and got her in the tub, clean panties and dance outfit on, she is all good, but MAN, she throws me for a loop.
Is it time for a nap yet?

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A LITTLE BOY crazy?

So, this is going to be a little post, but I think I should let you know. A couple of weeks ago we were getting ready for church, and Hailey said to me "mom lets bring my binoculars" (spelling?), and I said why? She said "I want them to look at boys in sacrament." I said we don't do that, and she said why? I changed the subject as fast as I could. It made me laugh, but we sit on the front row with the grandparents so I didn't think that would be very appropriate. Funny, but not good. This past saturday we had a young women breakfast, I serve in the beehives again, its the best calling, so fun. I was busy in the kitchen, and I come out to check on the family, and I hear Hailey "1, 2, 3, chase boys!" It made me laugh so hard. She chased these two boys the entire time, holding hands and all. This morning I was texting Mike and she grabbed my phone, and said "lets text boys mom," it made me think I need to post to let people know of all these funny times. Then I got thinking, how do I stop her? What am I teaching my kids?

Friday, June 6, 2008

Busy with Summer, how 'bout you?

Well I know I have not kept ANY promises, so I am not going to promise anything else, I will just do it when I get the chance. Sorry to all of you who are waiting for pictures of the kids. I feel bad, I just don't know how to do it, and when Mike is home well we just don't have time for it. I know excuses, excuses. I will try harder, it's not a promise I will just try.
Anyway to give you a quick update....
Ryker is growing and kind of sleeping at night now. He was having a hard time at the beginning of this week, but for the last two nights, he just woke up once. He is eating peaches, bananas, applesauce, sweet potatos,carrots, squash, pears, and I still nurse. He is starting to put his legs under his butt and scoot, it is so funny, he goes forward on his face. Hailey never crawled, she army crawled, remember? I have a lot of fun with him, he is a good little guy. He is so content, he just cries when he is hungry and at 3:00 in the morning!! He is starting to hug, and that makes me so happy, he just smiles and laughs, he is such a joy to me.
Hailey is loving the summer. We are part of a play group that gets together at different parks, in different cities every week, it is a lot of fun and we enjoy it. She is getting along with friends so well, I am happy about that. I worry about her, but I see the way she is around other little kids and I am very proud of her. It was so funny, this little girl pushed her and she turned around and said "hey you can't push me", then she came over to me and wanted a hug. She is doing excellent with the whole potty thing, to be very frank, it is about damn time!!! I cannot believe how hard she has been to potty train. I hope we have hit success, no accidents for like a week, and she tells me everytime she needs to go, even when we are out places, it's amazing. I keep a accident calender, I know what a nerd, but I got counting, 18 accidents in March, 12 in April, and 10 in May, and none so far in June. We will have to make another trip to Chuck E Cheeses. She is quite a little helper, a little mommy to all of her "Ryker" baby dolls, and she loves to cook, her specialty is "blue soup for Jesus", she loves her "spicies", she is so funny. I sure am glad that I get to stay home with my kids and see them grow, and raise them.
Mike and I will be celebrating our 6th anniversary, at the end of the month. We are headed for a day trip with the kids, we are so excited to be a family out of the house, and shopping!!! I can't wait. We love each other so much, marriage is not always easy, but if you can get through the tough times, you can get through anything. In words of Dr. Phil "do you want to be right or do you want to be happy." I have to remember those words quite often. I am sure glad that he puts up with me, thanks for the good times we have had together, and thanks for growing with me. I am so grateful for the father he is to my kids, he is so great and I know that Hailey and Ryker adore him. Happy Anniversary and Happy Father's Day. I love you.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Facing my fears!

This is how the day started.....
So I woke up in a frantic last night because I had went to the softball game without a mitt. I was so embarrassed I did not go back and went to Home Depot and bought A LOT of tile..don't ask, this was my dream. I thought I was going to have softball stomach ache all day long, and then it happened, a distraction. I cleaned my whole house, bathrooms and all, before 9:30am, what was I going to do with the day, so many hours before the game. I decided to go for a run, I finished too fast, it was kind of hot today so I didn't want to go any further. We came home, and we went and saw the grandparents, then Ryker needed to eat, so downstairs we went. Then we had lunch and early naps, what, EARLY naps, seriously the kids were not cooperating, with my hopes of making the day go fast. Then it happened I decided to call the doctor because I was having some chest pain, and it hurt to even sleep last night. Well I got an appointment and moved Rykers well baby check to today, we both got checked over and we both are in pain. Ryker weighs 16 pounds and is 27 inches long plus he got shots, poor guy, he is so brave. When the nurse came back into the room, Hailey told her "don't poke my brother". It was so cute, she then told him "be brave". As for me, I have an infection, thank goodness, I was so worried that a big cancer lump had formed over night. It hurt so bad, I kept having Ryker eat on that side to hopefully feel some relief, none came. I thought for some reason I was engorged, but on only one side, never has happened like this before. The best thing is she prescribed me an antibiotic that is okay to still nurse, so awesome. So, that took up a lot of time right? It was great, a good distraction, for a scary night with a bat. Mike came home at 5:20pm, my hopes were to leave at 5:30pm, well not happening. We ate, well kind of, I didn't feel like eating, I was so nervous. We showed up at the game, and it all left me, I love the smell of the field, the running in the dirt, and putting your hands up to block the sun so you don't get hit with a fly ball or a line drive. Let's back up a minute, the reason I am so frightened is because while I was playing pitcher, I got a line drive in the face. I almost broke my nose, it hurt, and scarred me for life...well until tonight. I was playing outfield, and I LOVED it. I was sitting on the bench waiting for my turn to bat, and they yell she needs a runner, I said I can run, so I got to run the bases. Man, I love running. I got to bat twice, and well I walked the first time, good eye right? On that one, I ran the bases and I scored! Hailey was behind the fence, good job mom. I loved that. Mostly, because when we were leaving the house she said to me, better bring the camera this is going to be good. The second time I hit and they caught. MAN, but I got someone to third. I forgot the rules kinda, being right field I need to back up first base right, well I didn't and 2 runs came in, I felt so stupid, I just said "my bad, sorry", they didn't seem to care, but really I forgot that. Hopefully it will all come back soon. In the end we lost 13 to 6, but we played good. GO TEAM!!! I was so proud of myself for facing my fear, and getting back in the game. I hope I will continue to play sports, and be active. I love the feeling of being out there, and having something all my own. Did I ever mention that this is co-ed? The guys in the league are super supportive of us girls playing. Thanks for all your support.
Then I faced another fear, our theme for girls camp is "bootcamp", so we were to pick a certain boot that we wanted to be, we picked wonder women boots, so we wore red shirts, red capes, stars on our heads, and tin foil on our wrists, and of course red boot covers. We danced at the ward talent show. It was so funny. I am so glad that no one recognized me, anyway, that is not like me. We are wonderful women, right?
Mike and I don't have the grandparents this weekend so, we are going to the zoo tomorrow after we get our family photos taken. I will have him help me put probably photo overload on our blog. So check out the pictures on monday. I will do this, promise.
Here is to facing your fears, and no more weird dreams!!!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Little angels, that I love!!!

Well hello friends. It has been a long time since I have blogged, and posted pictures. I have the best intentions...sorry I am so bad.
We made it to Chuck E Cheeses! That was Haileys' prize for going potty, along with a laptop. She always wants to check her e-mu (email), so we did a sticker chart and she had to go 10 days with no accidents, it took her 15 but she did it. She has done sooo good. I sure love her. She now tells me, "my belly says, Hailey, you better get on the potty, it's coming out!" I sometimes ask her "what is your belly telling you", and she says nuffin! I don't know what made her want "Chuppy Cheeses", but that is all I heard about. Fun, Games, and Pizza, it truly is a place where a kid can be a kid! When she would have a accident, she would say "so I guess no chuppy cheeses, man," it drove me nuts, that went on for like 5 months, no joke. You see those kids that would feel so bad that they had a accident, well not Hailey, she would say "let's get in the tub, no toys, this is not a fun tub mom." Today her friend had a accident at our house, and she told her "don't worry things happen." She is such a sweetie, she always tells me that I am her best friend, I hope that never changes. When we get upset with each other, she says "mom I am a little person, be nice." She really is teaching me how to be a mommy.
Ryker is getting soooo big. He is rolling all over the place, and is just so flippin' cute. He is now eating rice cereal, and sweet potatos. He will try carrots tomorrow, I just love feeding him. I still nurse him, I hopefully will do that until he is 13 months, like I did Hailey. He is starting to laugh so much, and just talk to us. He is so funny. He is a great baby, I couldn't ask for a better baby, I just wish this amazing baby didn't want to see me at night anymore. He still wants to eat in the middle of the night, it drives me nuts. He is 6 months, he doesn't need to eat at night, and with how big he is, he certainly does not need to. I would let him cry it out, but we live with Mikes' grandparents, and well we have tried to let him cry, and I end up making breakfast for them because I feel so bad. Waffles anyone, just live above us!! Needless to say, I am still feeding him once in the night.
So, you wanna laugh? I am on a softball team again. I have not played in like 10 years, I am so scared. The first game that I will play in is on Friday night, I hope it rains!! I am so frightened that I will strike out, or get hit with the ball, but I feel that I need to face it again. I used to pitch on a recreation team, I played for 12 years. I feel I am in much better shape now than I was then. I am running 2 miles a day and doing pilates everyday. I am almost at my target weight, just if my coordination comes back. Keep me in your prayers!! Go ahead and laugh, my parents and sisters did. They couldn't believe I was on a team again. I said, thanks for the support! I think Mike and Hailey will laugh as well, Mike has never seen me actually play sports on a team, well this will be exciting for everyone.
I will try to post pictures, but really don't hold your breath. We are getting pictures taken this weekend, so I will try to put those on the computer, with Mikes' help. I am getting this family of four thing down, I actually don't feel stressed out every minute of every day, just some!!! Then dinner time comes, and everyone is hungry and mean, and then I remember, oh ya we are done!!!
So until next time, see ya!

Friday, April 18, 2008

This is what is happening in the Palmer house!

Sorry I haven't posted for awhile...I think I am done with this blog stuff. Let's face it, I am not good and I don't post.
This is the update...Hailey has gone 7 days and 8 nights without an accident, I know what you are thinking great she finally got it I was so happy...then she had an accident on the couch today, this was a weird accident though she always used to stand and have accidents this time she was sitting I think she thought if I am sitting maybe it won't come out. Chucky Cheeses is in her future though. She has hit 25 pounds we are so proud of her. She is doing a lot better at being a big sister and she is acting a lot better as well. She loves to play and have fun and she makes everyone laugh. She knows how to count to 17 (random huh) and knows all of her letters and how to say the alphabet. She sings all of the time, she is so funny. She sings this lamb is your lamb this lamb is my lamb, so funny. She loves to exercise with me, and she says I want to be toned like you mom. I hope I am not damaging her, I am kind of a freak about it all.
Ryker is growing so much. He weighs about 17 pounds and is so long. He is in 9-12 month clothes, Hailey was barely in these when she was a year old, he is only 5 months. He rolled over today, and thinks it is pretty neat so he keeps doing it. He gets stuck on his belly and makes grunting noises, he is so funny. He smiles a lot, and laughs at Hailey when she is throwing a fit, it is pretty funny.
Mike and I are doing fine. We are just so busy. Spring is in the air which means cleaning for me, and getting rid of things....DI here we come. Mike can't wait to get great weather so that he can ride his motorcyle, he is a temperature waaaa so he needs it to be warm and not windy at all. We are loving spring weather, and spring clean up. Just last week I was in our back yard pond, yes waders and all, it was so much fun. I lost a water shoe, but no fish were killed and all the weeds are out. This week has brought on new projects, I have cleaned out everything. I have donated so much, and it feels so good. My theory is why have it and never see it until we are moving....so goodbye to things that need a good home !!! I finally got rid of all my clothes that don't fit me, yes maternity too, (we are done), at least thats what I think. I feel so clean, it is weird but knowing that I don't have to see any of that or move any of those things makes me feel soooo good.
Mike was a little mad, so if you do this, do this when your husband is gone, and make sure the mess is out of sight before he gets home. He shouldn't have been mad, I didn't touch the garage, as a matter of fact none of his stuff was touched, he is just a keeper of junk, and I am turning over a new leaf, or two. Mike asked me why this mid life crisis...do you think this falls under that? Cleaning=crisis? It made me laugh, inside of course.
I will post pictures of everything tonight with Mikes help. I am sorry, but I probably won't post for awhile. I guess I was not cut out to be part of blog world. I love to look at all of yours, but creating one, MAN!
Love you all, and thanks for being my friend.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Blessing Day for our Ryker

Mike blessed Ryker today, and did a great job. We decided to do it at our house this time. Ryker was having a pretty hard time, and once we settled him down and the prayer started, he was an angel, it was amazing. These little kids are so sweet and so close to the Lord, it is amazing. I am so glad that Mike is a worthy priesthood holder and that he can bless our kids. We sure love them and are hopefully good parents for them.
We waited for flu season to end, and Spring to come, it was a beautiful day. Mikes mom was nice and thoughtful, she let us borrow the outfit that Mike got blessed in, isn't that neat? It fit him, and looked very nice, thanks Nancy. We had a lot of family and some ward members come over for the blessing and then we had a feast. Thanks to everyone who brought food, and cooked it too.
We would like to thank all those who traveled so far to come down to this very special day for Ryker. It was great fun, and awesome company and hopefully some good food too. Hopefully everyone got home safely. We really appreciate all the love and support we feel from you all. We will post some pictures of the party soon.
We missed all of our loved ones in California, we wish we could have celebrated this special day with you as well. We hope to come to California soon, we miss you all so much, we need to come. Thanks again, we love you all.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

LONG TIME, NO BLOG!!!!

Hello friends:
This is my first time doing this, you could say that I am a blog virgin...please try to understand mistakes. Sorry it has been so long. The days just come and go, and I am lucky to have a shower!

Here is what we have been up to, we have been exercising a lot, and watching Hailey and Ryker learn to get along and be great friends. Ryker is getting so big, and Hailey is still trying to be a potty champion. Mike is still at Prosper in Provo, and loving his work. I am just trying to keep my head on, and the pounds off!! I love to be able to exercise again, and the kids seem to enjoy it as well. Hailey and I do Pilates and "Bunny Bootcamp", it is so much fun. Mike got our family Orem Fitness center passes, we have already been a couple of times, Hailey loves to run around the track and swim. Mike is looking forward to playing basketball and lifting weights. I am looking forward to running inside, it is sooo cold outside, and getting the chance to run on the tread mill. We are trying to keep warm and trying to keep healthy. We miss California and our friends sooo much.

We will try to post more often. Here are some current pictures of the fam. Enjoy!

Jess, Hailey, and Ryker



Mike
RykerRyker is getting so big, and smiley!Hailey and Ryker
Our Hailey Bug loves to ROCK OUT!!!!