We had a great, lazy weekend at home. It's been cold and rainy (sometimes warm and rainy) so we have been spending a lot of time playing in the playroom. On Sunday, Mom took Tessa to see her FIRST movie at a movie theater. They saw Happy Feet 2. Tessa loved it and behaved for Omi. Unfortunately either the only thing she remembers or wants to talk about is a Penguin named Atticus (she remembers that because one of Aunt Kirsten's dog is named Atticus) and Atticus has poop on his head. THAT'S IT! She wont talk about anything else from the movie! Mike and I got to spend some Quality time with the Moose. He had his cars ALL to himself and was perfectly content. He did ask for Tessa when he woke up from his nap.
We had dinner at my parents house Sunday night. We have committed to alternating Sundays and having Sunday Night Family Dinners. It's been great so far and I get to experiment with new Recipes. Ellis then spent the night at my parents house so that we could get ready for Tessa's big day.
On Monday, Tessa had to have a second set of tubes put in her ears and they also removed her adenoids. She was in a great mood, although she didn't really like the Hospital gown and wanted to take it off. She charmed all of the Doctor's and Nurses. When it was time to take her back, they let her ride in a wagon and gave her a squirt gun to shoot the nurses with. She laughed the whole way and never looked back, which was good because I cried. They said she was entertaining everyone in the OR and told everyone she had five (her favorite number) brothers and sisters. She let them put the mask on that put her to sleep. Once she was asleep they put the IV in her and performed the surgery. I was anxious while we waited and finally (30 mins later) the doctor came and said everything went great. We had to wait for her to wake up before we were allowed to go to the recovery room for her. Understandably, she was pretty upset and crying. I just laid on the bed holding her and she finally calmed down. She didn't like the IV in her hand, but it had to stay in for 45min after her surgery, while they monitored her.
She was fine and back to normal after her nap that afternoon. It was the perfect recovery day.....cold and rainy. Mom made some soup, Tessa and I took a nice long nap together in my bed and then we made cupcakes. While we were cooking she kept saying "This is so much fun. This is my favorite. I love you so much, Mommy". She just melts my heart sometimes. I really don't think she remembers too much about the surgery part, as she doesn't talk about it at all. She still talks about the damn flu shot she had to get back in October, though.
I love my little bug!
1.26.2012
1.20.2012
Fun with Aly and the Zureks
Had a great time seeing Aly and Claire & Arik on Saturday. Tessa and Ellis had so muich playing with Miles and Olivia. Miles is about 2 months younger than Tessa and Olivia is two months older than Ellis. Claire is so great about taking pictures and took some great ones of the kids. Thanks again Claire and we're going to miss you (and visit) while you're in Florence, Italy.
1.10.2012
My sweet little man
When I was pregnant with Ellis, I couldn't understand how I would love someone else as much as I loved Tessa. I was so worried I would neglect this new baby or not be attached to it. Mike would just laugh at me.
Then Ellis was born. He's so different from Tessa and they both seem to fit the boy/girl stereotypes. Tessa is all personality, energy, sass, attitude, independent, smarty-pants. Ellis is low-key, go with-the-flow, sweet, energetic, moody, moose-head. He's more cuddly, but Tessa really misses all the attention so since Ellis was born she has become a lot more huggy and kissy. Mike and Tessa have the typical father-daughter relationship and Ellis and I have the typical Mother-Son relationship. Mike always chuckles now when Ellis and I are are cuddled up somewhere and I just can;t stop kissing him, he remembers how I used to worry about loving him as much as Tessa.
Here's what I worry about. Mothers and daughter have a special bond and I think they tend to be closer as they get older. Once you become a mother yourself you really relate to your own mother. But once a son grows up, they're not quite as involved with thier moms like daughters are. Whereas I feel like I have a lifetime of bonding with Tessa, I feel like once Ellis is in college he'll be lost to some other woman (this is why mother-in-laws get a bad rap). But I also don't want Ellis to be a Momma's Boy. How do you raise them to be sweet, smart, strong, independent, confident, humble men but still love thier mommies? Am I the only one worried about this?
Then Ellis was born. He's so different from Tessa and they both seem to fit the boy/girl stereotypes. Tessa is all personality, energy, sass, attitude, independent, smarty-pants. Ellis is low-key, go with-the-flow, sweet, energetic, moody, moose-head. He's more cuddly, but Tessa really misses all the attention so since Ellis was born she has become a lot more huggy and kissy. Mike and Tessa have the typical father-daughter relationship and Ellis and I have the typical Mother-Son relationship. Mike always chuckles now when Ellis and I are are cuddled up somewhere and I just can;t stop kissing him, he remembers how I used to worry about loving him as much as Tessa.
Here's what I worry about. Mothers and daughter have a special bond and I think they tend to be closer as they get older. Once you become a mother yourself you really relate to your own mother. But once a son grows up, they're not quite as involved with thier moms like daughters are. Whereas I feel like I have a lifetime of bonding with Tessa, I feel like once Ellis is in college he'll be lost to some other woman (this is why mother-in-laws get a bad rap). But I also don't want Ellis to be a Momma's Boy. How do you raise them to be sweet, smart, strong, independent, confident, humble men but still love thier mommies? Am I the only one worried about this?
1.09.2012
Thunder
Ellis has been sick and wakes up sometimes at night. Last night was no exception. As I was rocking with him I heard some distant rumbling and I started thinking about storms. Several of my friends have said that as soon as they hear that first rumble the kids come running. I remember when I was little going into my parents room sometimes, but because I was the older sister I always felt like I had to be the brave one (even though I was terrified sometimes). Fortunately, as of right now, neither Tessa or Ellis have had any issues with lighting and thunder. They are pretty deep sleepers and have slept through every storm we've ever had. And we have had some pretty loud, intense storms.
After I put Ellis to back to sleep, I laid in bed a while listening to the storm. It would have been very peaceful if Mike hadn't been snoring his ass off. I never did go back to sleep, though. I'm a tired Mommy now.
After I put Ellis to back to sleep, I laid in bed a while listening to the storm. It would have been very peaceful if Mike hadn't been snoring his ass off. I never did go back to sleep, though. I'm a tired Mommy now.
1.04.2012
Bad Mommy
So, since late summer, Tessa has been obsessed with wearing dresses. The times where she has to wear pants, you would think we were torturing her the way she screams and tried to remove her clothing. I have tried all kinds of tactics, her biggest arguement is that Princesses don't wear pants and she wants to be a Princess. I tell her, No, you're not a Princess, you're a beautiful, strong, independent and intelligent woman. She doesn't understand that part.........yet.
Anyways, it's been pretty cold and in a desperate attempt to get her to wear pants I told her she needed to wear pants because it might snow. This was an absolute bold faced lie and after seeing her eyes light up and the excitement that it might snow, I immediatley felt guilty. She wore her paints and never complained, but I felt so guilty all day for getting her hopes up like that. Fortunately, she hasn't brought it up or complained that it never did snow.
It's also helped that in school they walk about weather and since the Teachers are in cahoots with me on getting her to wear pants, they told her that cold weather is for pants and warm weather is for dresses. She repeats this to me often.
Anyways, it's been pretty cold and in a desperate attempt to get her to wear pants I told her she needed to wear pants because it might snow. This was an absolute bold faced lie and after seeing her eyes light up and the excitement that it might snow, I immediatley felt guilty. She wore her paints and never complained, but I felt so guilty all day for getting her hopes up like that. Fortunately, she hasn't brought it up or complained that it never did snow.
It's also helped that in school they walk about weather and since the Teachers are in cahoots with me on getting her to wear pants, they told her that cold weather is for pants and warm weather is for dresses. She repeats this to me often.
1.01.2012
Happy New Year
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
No, I have not fallen off the face of the planet, I can't belive how slack I've been in posting. I am going to try and do better and post more pictures and video clips.
No, I have not fallen off the face of the planet, I can't belive how slack I've been in posting. I am going to try and do better and post more pictures and video clips.
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