I've been awake since the 4:30 am wake up call of a child having a bad dream. He was talking about a dog or something and crying. That is really abnormal for him. But after a few hugs and kisses and scratches on the back, he eventually calmed down. Then he woke up completely, smiling at me and saying, "Good night and big balls" After that he headed back off to dream land. For those of you who don't know, it's Wipeout. We are somewhat addicted to that show. It's great family time for us when we watch it and are able to laugh out loud.

Alex has been talking so much more lately. His vocabulary is expanding so very quickly. Lately it's Bolt. He loves that movie, so every DVD has become Bolt, until you show him the case. He pushes it away and wants something else. He looks at his books before bedtime and points to certain pictures. He tried to say spider, but not quite. He's still all about his, "ball" and "duck, duck" and "dog". Everything is "mine" or pointing to the iPhone saying "mama". Yes that's momma's phone. He knows not to touch it unless I let him watch something on youtube. Then he has to be sitting in my lap for me to let him hold it. I didn't pay that kind of money to have it thrown around. It has a good case, but those things can be messed up very easily.

Ryan is beginning to regress somewhat in his excitement about kindergarten. Some of his friends have been leaving from daycare going to other things over the summer. I think he's starting to realize that he won't be will all of his friends this fall. It's sad to think that all of the kids he's been with since he was 9 weeks old will be going their separate ways. Such is life and growing up. His latest craze is the garden they are growing at school. He came home the other day telling me all they had planted, and how they are going to watch cucumbers and tomatoes grow. I wish some days I could throw a garden in the back yard, but don't really know where I would time to find to help it grow. I'm sure I would if that was what I really wanted.

What I really want now is to lose weight. I've been overweight my entire life. I've had enough and am trying really hard to fix it. I've been hitting the gym about 4 days a week, the other three working 12 hour night shifts at the hospital. I just can't go on those days. I'm all about Turbo kick, and kickboxing, and power playt. I've lost a few pounds, but am starting to lose some body fat percentage. For that, I know the muscle is building and the weight loss will come. I need to be healthy for my boys as they grow up. I want to be around for a long time to see my grandkids. It truly hit home when I had a patient that was younger than myself, pregnant with her second child, and weighed 363 pounds. She already had chronic hypertension and couldn't sleep unless she sat up. Really, lose ME and you could be healthier and breathe if you were to lie down. Anyway, it was just a reminder of where I really don't want to go EVER in my life. I pray for strength and determination throughout this and know it will pay off.

Have a blessed day
Renee

Jeez, it's been almost three months since I have taken the time to blog. For that I am truly sorry. It seems most of my times these days is playing with the kids or on Facebook. Yes I am an addict and admit it fully. I also have a twitter account, not really sure why. It's just something to do.

The boys are changing every day. Ryan graduated from preschool and is getting ready to start kindergarten in less than 2 months. It just doesn't seem possible. Some days I think he is excited. Other days not so much. I think he likes the thought of it until he realizes most of his friends are not going to be there. He is still so full of energy some days I want to duct tape him to the chair. I don't think that would do me a lot of good though. I'm sure he is strong enough that he would get out of it. DARN !!! Anyway, he is in the phase of asking how to spell things. I guess that's good. He can spell short words: hat, cat, bat, dog, etc. For that I am truly grateful. He has his moments when he is hard to handle, but others when he is the best ever. On Mother's day he picked "flowers" for me from the yard at Church. God must have known I really needed that that morning. He tells me now, " Mommy, I love you more than life itself" I'm guessing because I've said that to him on more than one occasion. And that is very true. I love tucking him in at night and hearing those words. My heart just melts.

Alex is just plain busy. He is in to everything. If I turn around for 5 minutes he will be on a chair headed for the table for whatever happens to be within his reach. It can be food, yogurt, Ryan's chocolate milk. Whatever !! He is starting to say more words--the latest being no no and bubble. He loves chasing the bubbles outside. The other day it was raining so I let the boys play while I grilled out, blowing bubbles the whole time. It's just the little things that make the memories. He also has transitioned to a big boy bed. Although it took about two weeks, he has realized it's not all that bad. I lay down with him for about 5 minutes, give hugs and kisses, and leave. I close the door behind me so he can't leave. Every now and again he'll cry for a few seconds, but usually he's just quiet. I have know him to get up and get a book to read by the light of his moon, but normally he's off to dreamland. What a difference from when Ryan was that age. Oh, and he rides the hot wheels tricycle, too. He has watched Ryan do it enough, he can do it now too!!!

Hope all is well with everyone else. Have a great summer !!!

Time flies

I looked and noticed I had not blogged in quite some time. I guess the chores of daily life and work just seems to catch up to me. I wish so badly for time just to stand still, for just a few moments, and let me take it in. I guess these are my moments.

Ryan and Alex have been as busy as ever. I've done a lot of spring cleaning--taking away old toys, putting in a few new ones. The boys don't seem to mind. Ryan especially loves finding old toys he can now play with again. I took him for his first visit to the eye doctor today. He did exceptionally well (he knew he was getting a new paint animal) and has perfect vision for his age. The only problem came when it was time to get presents at the office. He loudly proclaimed that he didn't like their toys. Oh well--such is life.

Alex is cutting eye teeth. Bless his heart. We are up almost every night with him crying. I've tried everything I know to do, but I guess he is just going to have a hard time with them. I hope they will all be in soon.

I also had my eyes checked. My eyes, far from perfect, unfortunately got a little worse. I knew they had changed a little, but I didn't realize how much until I put in the new contact prescription. WOW !! Amazing how much better I could see.

Overall life is good. Work is as busy as ever. That's one thing that never changes. People are ALWAYS having babies !!! Lucky me.

This is what happens

Yes, this is what happens when you leave a very smart, intelligent, 5 year old in charge while you take a shower. It was priceless, so I had to take some pictures.

snow

So by now everyone knows we had a lot of snow and ice. I thought I would post a few of my own pics of the fun we had. I was just wishing the whole time that my back was stronger and I could've played in the snow with them. There's always next year.

A Day

True to my blog title, a day in the life, here are some pics of our normal days. We are always on the go (until as of late when I've been pretty much on bed rest due to a lower back strain). The boys are as busy as ever. Sometimes playing well together, sometimes not. I guess that's to be expected though. I think through the years they will become very close. At least that is what I am praying for.

Ryan has become a little sassy lately and has been spending a lot of time in time out. Of course, then he turns around and apologizes so cutely that you just have to snuggle him in. He knows when he's done wrong, which is good. He just needs to learn not to do it. In time, I keep reminding myself.

Alex is babbling constantly. He is hardly ever quiet anymore. He's in to everything--drawers, toys, clothes, even my bra drawer. If that just wasn't special finding him with my bra on his head. ( Only a few more years and he could be part of "Weird Science" I hope I'm not the only one who remembers that movie). Anyway life is good and full of fun.

Hope all is well with every one

Renee

Baby Gwyneth

Everyone needs to say Happy Birthday to little Gwyneth Rose. (CFHusband.blogspot.com) After being born at just over a pound, she is celebrating her first birthday today. I am continually amazed by the miracles God performs on a daily basis, many of which we are not aware. This little girl and her mom, as well as her strong dad are truly miracles.

Happy Birthday little one. You are so very blessed.