And it isn't Adam. Ha! Of course, it is Rachel. During naked time after a bath or shower, she will tell us that she has to go pee pee. So, we sit her on the toilet - the big one or the small training one and she will not pee. Now on the big toilet she'll wipe until the tp is gone. The little toilet she cries and says no pee pee. She's getting pretty good at holding it until we break down and give her a diaper. Then it is full diaper very quickly! Ha! So, we are holding out on the diaper a little bit longer each night, hoping she'll do the deed. But for now, she refuses to use the toilet!
I did manage to keep her elbow in place this week! No dislocating whatsoever!
We, well, I have been busy planning Russell's 6th Birthday Party - 6 years old, sigh. This will be our first party out of the house and at someplace fun. Typically we have a big dinner party kind of thing for the kids' birthdays at our house. But now that he is older (and wants to invite classmates) and everyone in our Air Force circle has kids (finally!) it is time to take the party elsewhere. This year will be at "Pump It Up" party place - an indoor facility filled with with inflatable bouncy slide things. It will be chaos with kids of all ages bouncing for 90 min. But, I think everyone will thank me for the great naps that will follow later in the day!!!
And before I post this, let me update you on the "Year of Fitness" (you know, the voice!!) We are still using the treadmill, going to the gym, and Adam's infomercial of really hard workouts (Oh my God - OUCH!) finally arrived - so we are still at it! I have lost about 7lbs (yippee!) but really that was weight I gained on vacation last summer and at xmas, but it's a start and I am not complaining!!!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Bad Mommy!
Ugh. Well, apparently I pulled Rachel's elbow out of socket, otherwise known as "Nursemaid's Elbow", this morning while taking Russell to school. Bad Mommy! His school is on a very busy street and we have to park on one side of the busy street and cross it to get to school. There is a crossguard and it is safe, blah blah blah. Well, this morning Rachel decides to take a turn for the street and cross it herself in the middle of traffic. Of course, I grabbed her arm and pulled her back as she tried to pull away. I felt a pop in her wrist, yuck. She cried and I knew something hurt, but she wasn't full out wailing. So, we took Russ to class and went home. She is nursing that arm like I have never seen. Bad Mommy! So, I make my calls to the pediatrician, of course they are full for the day, so off we go to see somebody in town rather than on base. (Which in a lot of ways is so much easier, not to mention closer!) Here's a heart breaker - when I had to move her from her car seat to home or vice versa, she'd cry and say "I sorry, Mommy. I sorry." Ooh, Bad Mommy!
It turns out the in town Dr. was very nice and all the retired folks in the waiting couldn't say enough things about her. So, we did learn of a new Dr. to ask for when we can't see our treasured Dr. Bruno. During all the waiting to see the Dr. and take xrays, Rachel just looks pathetic. Bad Mommy! She's in her stroller, not moving her left arm, trying drink juice and eat a snack. She didn't want any help (stubborn booger!) and she finally manages to wedge her snack in her left hand to hold it steady so she could eat with her right. (That part was amazing - seeing her cope and adjust, smarty pants!) We took xrays of her wrist an elbow - all was clear. But, just like the Dr. said, if it is Nursemaid's Elbow, then usually after they move the elbow for xrays, it pops back in and she is immediately better. It was almost instant! And sure enough, she was right. But, the xray is done also, especially the first time to make sure it is nothing else (like Tyler Hurley's broken bone!!!).
So, the after xray talk, she explained that it will probably happen again and taught me how to properly move her arm to put it back in. The movement is very simple, not extreme - basically folding the arm in to the body (which the kids do usually by themselves) and rotating out and up to the 'swan' position and then lower the hand to give her '5'. And now that I have seen how she will feel better instantly, I will know if it doesn't work we go straight to the ER and demand xrays. All in all a good lesson to learn. But still, the guilt that you hurt your child is tough. And I know, it was better than getting hit by a car, it still makes you feel horrible.
It turns out the in town Dr. was very nice and all the retired folks in the waiting couldn't say enough things about her. So, we did learn of a new Dr. to ask for when we can't see our treasured Dr. Bruno. During all the waiting to see the Dr. and take xrays, Rachel just looks pathetic. Bad Mommy! She's in her stroller, not moving her left arm, trying drink juice and eat a snack. She didn't want any help (stubborn booger!) and she finally manages to wedge her snack in her left hand to hold it steady so she could eat with her right. (That part was amazing - seeing her cope and adjust, smarty pants!) We took xrays of her wrist an elbow - all was clear. But, just like the Dr. said, if it is Nursemaid's Elbow, then usually after they move the elbow for xrays, it pops back in and she is immediately better. It was almost instant! And sure enough, she was right. But, the xray is done also, especially the first time to make sure it is nothing else (like Tyler Hurley's broken bone!!!).
So, the after xray talk, she explained that it will probably happen again and taught me how to properly move her arm to put it back in. The movement is very simple, not extreme - basically folding the arm in to the body (which the kids do usually by themselves) and rotating out and up to the 'swan' position and then lower the hand to give her '5'. And now that I have seen how she will feel better instantly, I will know if it doesn't work we go straight to the ER and demand xrays. All in all a good lesson to learn. But still, the guilt that you hurt your child is tough. And I know, it was better than getting hit by a car, it still makes you feel horrible.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
2007 - The Year of Fitness
Adam and I have proclaimed this our year of fitness! Well, we haven't made the actual proclamation as much as taken all the steps to make this The Year of Fitness (imagine big booming voice). And, now that I have written about it in the blog, we'll have to stick to it, otherwise, it would just be embarrassing to not follow thru!!!
And what have we done, you may wonder? Well, my friends, let me tell you. The first thing is I joined a new gym. I have been going regularly, but I haven't gotten up the nerve to try a spinning class yet, although I hope to soon! Second, we bought a used treadmill from a friend/co-worker. Adam and I have both used it already. Third, Adam ordered some DVD workouts called PX90 or something like that. It was an infomercial that hooked him! (We haven't received them yet, so more info on those in a later post) And, of course our last bit is eating better and for me that means back to counting points - Weight Watchers. But, there aren't a lot of choices for meetings around here, so instead of spending money on WW, I joined the gym. But, I figure I can do program at home pretty easily. I just have to stick to it.
Losing the Rachel baby weight has been difficult. I am not sure why it has been so hard. Could it be age? Being home with the kids? Lack of sleep for so many months with Rachel? Whatever the reason, I can't really even call it baby weight any longer and it is time to get it off once and for all and get back to my normal size.
So, here we go, 2007, The Year of Fitness (don't forget the voice!!!). Let's hope it goes well!!!
And what have we done, you may wonder? Well, my friends, let me tell you. The first thing is I joined a new gym. I have been going regularly, but I haven't gotten up the nerve to try a spinning class yet, although I hope to soon! Second, we bought a used treadmill from a friend/co-worker. Adam and I have both used it already. Third, Adam ordered some DVD workouts called PX90 or something like that. It was an infomercial that hooked him! (We haven't received them yet, so more info on those in a later post) And, of course our last bit is eating better and for me that means back to counting points - Weight Watchers. But, there aren't a lot of choices for meetings around here, so instead of spending money on WW, I joined the gym. But, I figure I can do program at home pretty easily. I just have to stick to it.
Losing the Rachel baby weight has been difficult. I am not sure why it has been so hard. Could it be age? Being home with the kids? Lack of sleep for so many months with Rachel? Whatever the reason, I can't really even call it baby weight any longer and it is time to get it off once and for all and get back to my normal size.
So, here we go, 2007, The Year of Fitness (don't forget the voice!!!). Let's hope it goes well!!!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Saying Goodbye to the Crib
We have officially finished with the crib. It's a little sad, but it is exciting too. The switch has been talked about for a while now. It started with Rachel climbing out of the crib. Then we took the side off of it and used a bed guard. Then began the returning the mattress to the crib dance twice and thrice a day. And, one of the stabilizer supports kept falling out. So, it seemed time. It was Russell's crib first and then Rachel's. It was good to us. Now it is in the garage awaiting its fate. We aren't sure what its fate is yet (blame it on sentimental value) But in its place is a full size bed, with a beautiful quilt. Our neighbors (Ray and Lois) gave us their granddaughter's headoard that she has finished with and they wanted to decide its fate (blame it on sentimental value!!!). As it turns out, its perfect for Rachel's room and Ray and Lois get such a kick out of Rachel, it worked out nicely.
Christmas and New Years were good, but quiet for us. We all ended up with colds, some worse than others. Rachel and Adam seemed to get it the worst. Rachel's ended up in her chest, yuck. But, we seem to be recovering and tomorrow Russ and Rach go back to their respective schools and our routine will get back to normal.
Santa and friends and family were very good to us this year! Russell received lots and lots of legos, which he adores. He got a Gameboy, which he LOVES!!! (Thank you Schell!!!) He was surprised to get that, he really had no idea. Rachel got a kitchen and lots of teasets (her favorite!). She also got a stroller for her babies too. Rachel also spent most of Christmas naked; her choice. However, considering her new found naked freedom, it is not surprising!
Christmas and New Years were good, but quiet for us. We all ended up with colds, some worse than others. Rachel and Adam seemed to get it the worst. Rachel's ended up in her chest, yuck. But, we seem to be recovering and tomorrow Russ and Rach go back to their respective schools and our routine will get back to normal.
Santa and friends and family were very good to us this year! Russell received lots and lots of legos, which he adores. He got a Gameboy, which he LOVES!!! (Thank you Schell!!!) He was surprised to get that, he really had no idea. Rachel got a kitchen and lots of teasets (her favorite!). She also got a stroller for her babies too. Rachel also spent most of Christmas naked; her choice. However, considering her new found naked freedom, it is not surprising!
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