(to help me remember)
This morning I got up around 7 and was getting ready for work. Sam was laying on our bed.
I heard him start to move around and went over to him.
Me: "Sam, are you awake?"
Sam (with eyes closed): "No."
:)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Mom Olympics
I'm going to start a list here...PLEASE comment with your own "events."
I've decided that moms everywhere should start our own form of the olympics with special events that only we could come up with. Things like...
1) How to sneak in a meal in 3 minutes or less while your toddler isn't looking (since everything on my plate is immeasureably better than what is on his plate - even if it's the same thing!)
2) Going to the bathroom in 15 seconds or less - this includes running to the bathroom without your toddler noticing that you've left the room.
3) Events for the car - When driving how to keep your hand on the steering wheel, eyes on the road and somehow turn into a human pretzel so that you can pick up a dropped sippy cup, toy or book. When not driving - how to entertain a screaming baby from the passenger seat (first mom to calm her child will win)
4) How to cook dinner with one hand - for the moms with toddlers who insist on watching everything that goes into the cooking pots.
5) In the fun in the laundry room category - how to remove grass stains, chocolate, mashed cheerios, vomit, markers, and crayon stains from clothing.
6) In the personal hygiene category two events: 1) how to shower (including shaving and washing of hair) in 2 minutes or less and 2) how to hold down a toddler for teeth brushing time.
Anyone have a game to add? :)
I've decided that moms everywhere should start our own form of the olympics with special events that only we could come up with. Things like...
1) How to sneak in a meal in 3 minutes or less while your toddler isn't looking (since everything on my plate is immeasureably better than what is on his plate - even if it's the same thing!)
2) Going to the bathroom in 15 seconds or less - this includes running to the bathroom without your toddler noticing that you've left the room.
3) Events for the car - When driving how to keep your hand on the steering wheel, eyes on the road and somehow turn into a human pretzel so that you can pick up a dropped sippy cup, toy or book. When not driving - how to entertain a screaming baby from the passenger seat (first mom to calm her child will win)
4) How to cook dinner with one hand - for the moms with toddlers who insist on watching everything that goes into the cooking pots.
5) In the fun in the laundry room category - how to remove grass stains, chocolate, mashed cheerios, vomit, markers, and crayon stains from clothing.
6) In the personal hygiene category two events: 1) how to shower (including shaving and washing of hair) in 2 minutes or less and 2) how to hold down a toddler for teeth brushing time.
Anyone have a game to add? :)
35 weeks and almost a minor operation at the Kenley House
Saturday night I woke up in pain.
Part of that was due to the fact we tried to turn on the heat for the first time since moving in and realized that the heater needed to be lit. Only the a/c guy could do this for some reason and so - we put Sam in bed with us and cuddled together for warmth. It was 67 in our house. Brrr...and signal the laughing from my northern Oklahoma family who wear shorts when it's 67 degrees!
The rest was due to the sudden realization that my wedding ring was cutting off my circulation. I've been wearing it non-stop with this pregnancy and since I've gained about a 1/4th of what I did with Samuel - I was having no problems with this plan. Until Saturday.
I woke up.
My finger was turning blue.
I panicked. :)
I woke up Scott who asked if I wanted him to drive to shop to get something to cut it off with! EEEK! Not so much. So I elevated and iced it - and prayed. Rinse and repeat this scenerio for about 90 minutes.
And fortunately - thankfully - the darn thing came off on its own. THANK GOD!!!
One of the joys of being 35 weeks pregnant.
Everything with Baby Kenley is going great. I go to the dr once a week now for checkups and soon, very soon, she'll be here. We have started preparing for her. We installed the car seat this weekend. The backseat looks very different with TWO car seats! Sam wasn't sure who was riding with us this morning and kept asking for Birdie! I swear if that boy could take Birdie everywhere with him he would. :)
Part of that was due to the fact we tried to turn on the heat for the first time since moving in and realized that the heater needed to be lit. Only the a/c guy could do this for some reason and so - we put Sam in bed with us and cuddled together for warmth. It was 67 in our house. Brrr...and signal the laughing from my northern Oklahoma family who wear shorts when it's 67 degrees!
The rest was due to the sudden realization that my wedding ring was cutting off my circulation. I've been wearing it non-stop with this pregnancy and since I've gained about a 1/4th of what I did with Samuel - I was having no problems with this plan. Until Saturday.
I woke up.
My finger was turning blue.
I panicked. :)
I woke up Scott who asked if I wanted him to drive to shop to get something to cut it off with! EEEK! Not so much. So I elevated and iced it - and prayed. Rinse and repeat this scenerio for about 90 minutes.
And fortunately - thankfully - the darn thing came off on its own. THANK GOD!!!
One of the joys of being 35 weeks pregnant.
Everything with Baby Kenley is going great. I go to the dr once a week now for checkups and soon, very soon, she'll be here. We have started preparing for her. We installed the car seat this weekend. The backseat looks very different with TWO car seats! Sam wasn't sure who was riding with us this morning and kept asking for Birdie! I swear if that boy could take Birdie everywhere with him he would. :)
Rylie Jo is Here!
Rylie Jo Shupe is here! She was born November 6th at around 7:40 a.m. She weighed 9 lbs 3 oz!
She's so precious.
We were lucky to get to make the trip up to Oklahoma to see her - 18 hours well worth it! She's eating like a champ and Aunt J0Jo and Uncle Bear are settling into parenthood.
There is nothing like holding a newborn baby!
Welcome to the world, Rylie!
Better late than never - Happy Birthday Dad!
(I'll add birthday pictures to this post)
Scott turned 30 on November 10th. I was sick that day, but we had a great celebration that night with his family. Nana and Pops drove over for dinner at our house.
Sam and I set up streamers and a Happy Birthday sign. I think Sam may have thought that it was HIS birthday!!!
I love my husband so much. We have been through a lot in our 4 years of marriage - and almost two kids later I wouldn't want to walk this road with anyone else. Here's a short list of why we think he's super...
1) He puts his family first. This is REALLY easy to say and REALLY hard to do. Scott not only tells us that we are his priorty, but he shows us with his actions. He's given up nights when he wanted to do his own thing to be there for us.
2) He is a hard worker. He's up early and many times he works late. He provides for our needs.
3) He actively loves us. He tells his huge pregnant wife that she's pretty and he showers Sam with kisses and tells him that he loves him. He makes us feel special.
4) He helps clean the kitchen.
5) He loves old gospel music.
When I married Scott I knew that he was a good man. In the last 4 years, I've watched him turn into an able businessman, a great father and husband, and a best friend. He leads our family with a quiet strength that leaves us feeling safe and secure. He calls me out on my own areas of weakness with gentleness and respect. He listen to my counsel, but makes his own decisions. He is firm, but gentle when he parents Samuel.
Happy Birthday Dad! We love you!
Momma and Sam
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
We aren't dead and we are going private
I have a ton of posts to write. I have them in my head. But right now my head is high on crack like drugs that my new doctor promises is going to make this bout with bronchitis end. It must end because I cannot continue to live like this. I can't afford my water bill (I've practically slept on my bathroom floor with the shower running for 4 weeks. My boys need me. They want to start living normal lives again. I do, too.
Back to the blog world...we are not dead. We've hung out at the zoo, enjoyed the weather outside with Birdie, had a pajama day at home, welcomed our new niece, Rylie, into the world, and had our first camping trip. The pictures are wonderful. I will post them. Soon. Very soon.
AND - we are going private with our blog. Some things have happened lately that make me convinced its the right thing to do. Plus, we'd like to make this more personal and we have children to protect, so frankly its a no brainer. If you'd like to have access, leave me a comment or email me. I'll make sure you are added. I'm guessing we'll make the switch in about a week.
Jen
Back to the blog world...we are not dead. We've hung out at the zoo, enjoyed the weather outside with Birdie, had a pajama day at home, welcomed our new niece, Rylie, into the world, and had our first camping trip. The pictures are wonderful. I will post them. Soon. Very soon.
AND - we are going private with our blog. Some things have happened lately that make me convinced its the right thing to do. Plus, we'd like to make this more personal and we have children to protect, so frankly its a no brainer. If you'd like to have access, leave me a comment or email me. I'll make sure you are added. I'm guessing we'll make the switch in about a week.
Jen
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Happy Election Day
This morning I work up too early. 5:15 a.m. to be exact. Two obvious advantages to this plan today, though.
1) I got to spend 45 minutes with Scott before he left for work. I love, love, LOVE the winter schedule! He leaves the house now at 6 instead of 4:30. There is much to be thankful about his schedule in the winter.
2) We got to pray together about the election. We prayed that God's will would be done, that people would come together, and that peace would reign. And then like that - shadows of worry lifted and things seemed less chaotic in my mind. Scott and I don't pray reguarly together - we should, but we don't. We have often prayed over our children or household matters. Nightly before we eat our dinner we thank God for the blessings of the day and almost without fail pray for The Ground Crew and its employees. BUT - we don't do a daily, quiet time like prayer together. Maybe I'll start waking up earlier so we can do that.
John Piper has a couple of video clips on today's events. Not political advertisements, but reminders that we serve a Soverign God. Reminders that we have one foot here on earth but another in Heaven. We are not part of this world and to get caught up in these matters is foolishness. A good reminder for me this morning.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1473_Thoughts_on_Voting_and_Politics/
1) I got to spend 45 minutes with Scott before he left for work. I love, love, LOVE the winter schedule! He leaves the house now at 6 instead of 4:30. There is much to be thankful about his schedule in the winter.
2) We got to pray together about the election. We prayed that God's will would be done, that people would come together, and that peace would reign. And then like that - shadows of worry lifted and things seemed less chaotic in my mind. Scott and I don't pray reguarly together - we should, but we don't. We have often prayed over our children or household matters. Nightly before we eat our dinner we thank God for the blessings of the day and almost without fail pray for The Ground Crew and its employees. BUT - we don't do a daily, quiet time like prayer together. Maybe I'll start waking up earlier so we can do that.
John Piper has a couple of video clips on today's events. Not political advertisements, but reminders that we serve a Soverign God. Reminders that we have one foot here on earth but another in Heaven. We are not part of this world and to get caught up in these matters is foolishness. A good reminder for me this morning.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1473_Thoughts_on_Voting_and_Politics/
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