Monday, March 8, 2010
behind in posting but sick
I know I am behind in posting but I am very sick today (joint pain, throwing up...) Brock even had to stay home to take care of me. I just wanted to let everyone know I will post and tell you all about last week but just not today!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Easy Monday
Well,
I think Claire is trying to give up her morning nap and I am just not sure what to do about it- what I mean is that I don't know when to switch to put her down at a later time. I have tried for a week now to put her down at 9:30 when she used to and all she does is talk and play in the crib. I leave her there for almost an hour. Then she wants to go down around 12:30 for 2-2.5 hours which is fine but then around 5 she is tired again but then I am afraid to put her down because bedtime is 7. So we will see what happens I guess, when she is tired she will sleep I know but at the same time I am big on getting enough sleep and I hate when she is fussy tired at 5 b/c that is when Brock is getting home and I want her happy for him!
In other news we had a couple that we met at Lamaze class over for dinner saturday- it was a nice time and I hoping we can have some weekly/bi-weekly play dates. We also had Daniel and Dennae over for dinner and bible study last night so it was a good weekend.
B/c we had company my house is pretty clean, I made a bit of baby food this morning and now am going to work on a monthly meal plan. We have to work on getting our grocery bill lower so I am goign to try the monthly meal plan idea and a price book to compare prices between Aldi/Kroger and Publix. Off to work on that, have a great day,
God Bless,
Lottie
I think Claire is trying to give up her morning nap and I am just not sure what to do about it- what I mean is that I don't know when to switch to put her down at a later time. I have tried for a week now to put her down at 9:30 when she used to and all she does is talk and play in the crib. I leave her there for almost an hour. Then she wants to go down around 12:30 for 2-2.5 hours which is fine but then around 5 she is tired again but then I am afraid to put her down because bedtime is 7. So we will see what happens I guess, when she is tired she will sleep I know but at the same time I am big on getting enough sleep and I hate when she is fussy tired at 5 b/c that is when Brock is getting home and I want her happy for him!
In other news we had a couple that we met at Lamaze class over for dinner saturday- it was a nice time and I hoping we can have some weekly/bi-weekly play dates. We also had Daniel and Dennae over for dinner and bible study last night so it was a good weekend.
B/c we had company my house is pretty clean, I made a bit of baby food this morning and now am going to work on a monthly meal plan. We have to work on getting our grocery bill lower so I am goign to try the monthly meal plan idea and a price book to compare prices between Aldi/Kroger and Publix. Off to work on that, have a great day,
God Bless,
Lottie
Friday, February 26, 2010
Don't feel like it but will anyway
I don't actually feel like posting but do want to stay connected and for family reading this I do want them to feel connected.
We have had an average week. Nothing really special going on. Claire is eating a lot and not wanting to take a morning nap but that's it. Three days in a row now she has acted tired but then not gone to sleep when I put her down. The first day I do think she ended up sleeping a few minutes (or at least was totally quiet). Yesterday she didn't nap at all in the morning and today I put her down, she didn't sleep so I got her back up and have now put her back down again- she is laying there but isn't asleep yet (though am hoping she does fall asleep). Not only am I just not ready to give up that time, but most importantly she still needs it- I am a bit of a stickler on making sure she gets enough sleep.
I have also started looking at things for her first birthday which is next month. We are having it at the church after the morning message so am trying to figure out whether to just have cake or try to plan some games and what not, will have to talk to pastor about that though b/c we don't want the afternoon service to be pushed back.
I made baked apple chips today which are very delicious and am glad I made them now so that I can get used to making them as a snack for Claire. I am now off to cook up a large amount of hamburger that I bought yesterday (making mini-meat loafs, then ground beef for lasagna, tacos and chili).
Have a great day,
God Bless,
Lottie
We have had an average week. Nothing really special going on. Claire is eating a lot and not wanting to take a morning nap but that's it. Three days in a row now she has acted tired but then not gone to sleep when I put her down. The first day I do think she ended up sleeping a few minutes (or at least was totally quiet). Yesterday she didn't nap at all in the morning and today I put her down, she didn't sleep so I got her back up and have now put her back down again- she is laying there but isn't asleep yet (though am hoping she does fall asleep). Not only am I just not ready to give up that time, but most importantly she still needs it- I am a bit of a stickler on making sure she gets enough sleep.
I have also started looking at things for her first birthday which is next month. We are having it at the church after the morning message so am trying to figure out whether to just have cake or try to plan some games and what not, will have to talk to pastor about that though b/c we don't want the afternoon service to be pushed back.
I made baked apple chips today which are very delicious and am glad I made them now so that I can get used to making them as a snack for Claire. I am now off to cook up a large amount of hamburger that I bought yesterday (making mini-meat loafs, then ground beef for lasagna, tacos and chili).
Have a great day,
God Bless,
Lottie
Monday, February 22, 2010
lots of company!
Well, Friday night our pastor and his family came for dinner. Now let me just say that we LOVE our pastor and his family however, they get lost every time they come here! We had a great time with them though.
Then Saturday I went to a children's boutique sale and did well although I wish I had known it was coming b/c I would have saved up and than bought a lot- it was up to 75% off and there were some great deals. I spent 50 dollars on 4 things but look at what I got:
The pink dress was 12 (from 35) and is a possibility for Claire's baby dedication/birthday (through scheduling issues we ended up deciding to wait until her 1 year birthday and dedicate her then). The purple dress is for next summer-10$ (from 50). Then funny thing about the Christmas ones- the reindeer jumper was 12 (from 75) and is for next Christmas. The other jumper with the ornaments was 15 (also from 75) but its a size 5! lol, Brock didn't understand but those of you with kids know what those boutique prices are like and if you can get that kind of a deal its worth saving it!! Plus I figure she can wear it at least 2 years b/c she can wear it as a dress and then as a tunic. Plus its sweater material so its nice and cozy!
I also got my hair cut Saturday and then we went for a walk- where I walked a mile and than ran a mile and a quarter!!! That's a big accomplishment for me- since I used to run but never really loved it.
Sunday was church and then our first neighbors Nick and Tessa came for dinner. We just love them but don't get to see them that often since they bought a house, so it was great to grill out with them.
Today is cleaning and I made some baby food. I won't post tomorrow (Tuesday) b/c we are having more company! Our first baby friends are coming- what I mean is that we met during Lamaze so we feel our girls were sort of first friends! they are only a few weeks apart and we haven't seen them since the class (they thought they were moving but didn't) so anyway we are having a play date. Then in the evening I have my LAST class!!! WOO HOOO!!!
God Bless,
Lottie
Then Saturday I went to a children's boutique sale and did well although I wish I had known it was coming b/c I would have saved up and than bought a lot- it was up to 75% off and there were some great deals. I spent 50 dollars on 4 things but look at what I got:
The pink dress was 12 (from 35) and is a possibility for Claire's baby dedication/birthday (through scheduling issues we ended up deciding to wait until her 1 year birthday and dedicate her then). The purple dress is for next summer-10$ (from 50). Then funny thing about the Christmas ones- the reindeer jumper was 12 (from 75) and is for next Christmas. The other jumper with the ornaments was 15 (also from 75) but its a size 5! lol, Brock didn't understand but those of you with kids know what those boutique prices are like and if you can get that kind of a deal its worth saving it!! Plus I figure she can wear it at least 2 years b/c she can wear it as a dress and then as a tunic. Plus its sweater material so its nice and cozy!
I also got my hair cut Saturday and then we went for a walk- where I walked a mile and than ran a mile and a quarter!!! That's a big accomplishment for me- since I used to run but never really loved it.
Sunday was church and then our first neighbors Nick and Tessa came for dinner. We just love them but don't get to see them that often since they bought a house, so it was great to grill out with them.
Today is cleaning and I made some baby food. I won't post tomorrow (Tuesday) b/c we are having more company! Our first baby friends are coming- what I mean is that we met during Lamaze so we feel our girls were sort of first friends! they are only a few weeks apart and we haven't seen them since the class (they thought they were moving but didn't) so anyway we are having a play date. Then in the evening I have my LAST class!!! WOO HOOO!!!
God Bless,
Lottie
Friday, February 19, 2010
lovely lunch
We just had lunch at Brock's office with him and then with Susan (the office manager who has been a great encouragement and friend to me).
We also had to stop at walmart for night time diapers and nipple replacements for our bottles- but here is the stupid thing- they don't make many in the fast and heavy flow size which is what we need. The ones they make just have this tiny little hole and Claire would be way to impatient for that. So we decided to wean from the bottle and just go with a sippy cup. The one I got has a bottle shape but then three different nozzles to transition from one stage to the next. Hopefully that works- she is already just under 11 months so timing wise I am fine- she will still get formula it will just be in a sippy.
Tonight our pastor and his family are coming for dinner and games. That will be lots of fun. Then tomorrow there is a baby boutique sale downtown that I want to go to. Will post later on if I go and what great deals I get!
Hope you have had a good week, and enjoy your weekend,
God Bless,
Lottie
We also had to stop at walmart for night time diapers and nipple replacements for our bottles- but here is the stupid thing- they don't make many in the fast and heavy flow size which is what we need. The ones they make just have this tiny little hole and Claire would be way to impatient for that. So we decided to wean from the bottle and just go with a sippy cup. The one I got has a bottle shape but then three different nozzles to transition from one stage to the next. Hopefully that works- she is already just under 11 months so timing wise I am fine- she will still get formula it will just be in a sippy.
Tonight our pastor and his family are coming for dinner and games. That will be lots of fun. Then tomorrow there is a baby boutique sale downtown that I want to go to. Will post later on if I go and what great deals I get!
Hope you have had a good week, and enjoy your weekend,
God Bless,
Lottie
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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