What a great day we had yesterday and then today. Tony made it home about 8pm last night and the kids were just crazy excited to go pick him up. Zander is head over heals for his daddy. At first Zander wouldn't go to Tony, but when we came in the house and Tony was still in the garage Zander went back to find his daddy. Then we ate some dinner and I took the boys up to get ready for bath and Tony was in the bathroom. Zander wouldn't come up for his bath until he checked on his daddy. Then today he sat down in Tony's lap and fell asleep watching football.
Today we had a slow morning as we were in no hurry to have our Thanksgiving meal. I got up made breakfast casserole and then started on dinner preparations slowly. The boys helped here and there, but I prepped slowly to keep from overworking myself. We ate a little after 4 and it was very good.
Tonight we waited up so we could hit the sales at walmart. We were after a few things, but got out with everything but one thing. I did finally get myself a deep freeze that I have been wanting for quite sometime. Grabbed the boys some jammies for Christmas and a few toys and Tony and I got the heck out of there. We had a baby sitter for the boys. Came home grabbed a few online deals for Christmas to finish out the boys santa presents. And now I'm happy to say everyone is done for Christmas. Just need to grab stocking stuffers and something else for Zavier's birthday.
Now to continue relaxing and enjoying having Tony home for the next 3 days. I just hope he can pull his attitude stick out of his butt so I don't have to keep fighting with him.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Hopefully only 8 more days 9 tops...
until Tony comes home and I run away. Nobody is freaking listening to me. I have to yell all the time and I still get no where. I feel like I have too many kids, but I also feel like I can handle my large family when I have my husband around. He at least offers me a little support even if it's only him spending time with me. I really do like the alone time I have when he's gone, but I'm so done with it this time. I'll take him back now.
Zachary has just become super annoying. He babbles nonsense all the time and won't just stop talking. Goodness sakes he is 9 when I tell him to stop talking can he please just shut up? He does seem to be the only one doing ok in school as far as I can tell. Parent teacher conferences are tomorrow so I guess I'll find out for sure.
Zayden has been an extra loaded handful this time since Tony left, but also for several months. He seems to try some days and others he just fights me on every single direction/rule he is given. I'm not sure that Tony coming home will fix him, but we'll see.
Zavier on the other hand can't seem to keep his hands off others at school. I did fill his teacher in today that Daddy has been gone for a few weeks so it's starting to wear on all of us.
Zander has had 2 starbursts with wrappers today in addition to the 2 he had without wrappers. That is the just the example of Zander being a naughty toddler.
I know I always count on Tony to be my saving grace and while he is some he is certainly not the answer to the household that is over run by destructive and out of control little boys.
One day at a time, one day at a time is the only way we are making this. How am I going to do a deployment next year? I was in such a better place for the last one that looking back I truly had a good time while he was gone. I missed him terribly, but I was able to have plenty of friends in the same boat and lots to do. I just don't have that here at all. I have one friend that I see usually once a week and that is it. I have been going to a church here and am loving it for the boys I haven't found personal friendships to take outside church. I really do hate it here, but I have no where else I want to go right now so I'm sadly hoping that the next 18 months breeze by. I hate wishing for time to go faster though because the more time that passes the more my little ones grow to be big ones and it will only be a matter of time before they're gone. However after today I'd love for them to be grown and out of the house, but that probably won't last long. lol Praying that God gives me a little glimpse of his plan to hold on to until things ever return to normal here. Saying that though, what's normal? I have loved these 2 years that Tony has been home for the most part with no deployments. While he has done 3 30 day training's and a few smaller ones this is the most he's been home since we were married and he joined the army in 2004.
Zachary has just become super annoying. He babbles nonsense all the time and won't just stop talking. Goodness sakes he is 9 when I tell him to stop talking can he please just shut up? He does seem to be the only one doing ok in school as far as I can tell. Parent teacher conferences are tomorrow so I guess I'll find out for sure.
Zayden has been an extra loaded handful this time since Tony left, but also for several months. He seems to try some days and others he just fights me on every single direction/rule he is given. I'm not sure that Tony coming home will fix him, but we'll see.
Zavier on the other hand can't seem to keep his hands off others at school. I did fill his teacher in today that Daddy has been gone for a few weeks so it's starting to wear on all of us.
Zander has had 2 starbursts with wrappers today in addition to the 2 he had without wrappers. That is the just the example of Zander being a naughty toddler.
I know I always count on Tony to be my saving grace and while he is some he is certainly not the answer to the household that is over run by destructive and out of control little boys.
One day at a time, one day at a time is the only way we are making this. How am I going to do a deployment next year? I was in such a better place for the last one that looking back I truly had a good time while he was gone. I missed him terribly, but I was able to have plenty of friends in the same boat and lots to do. I just don't have that here at all. I have one friend that I see usually once a week and that is it. I have been going to a church here and am loving it for the boys I haven't found personal friendships to take outside church. I really do hate it here, but I have no where else I want to go right now so I'm sadly hoping that the next 18 months breeze by. I hate wishing for time to go faster though because the more time that passes the more my little ones grow to be big ones and it will only be a matter of time before they're gone. However after today I'd love for them to be grown and out of the house, but that probably won't last long. lol Praying that God gives me a little glimpse of his plan to hold on to until things ever return to normal here. Saying that though, what's normal? I have loved these 2 years that Tony has been home for the most part with no deployments. While he has done 3 30 day training's and a few smaller ones this is the most he's been home since we were married and he joined the army in 2004.
Monday, November 7, 2011
A long time
it's been a long time coming, but I knew it would. I haven't blogged since August because I like to say whatever I want and since I was keeping a secret from people I chose not to blog. However now that I've shared my wonderful secret I need to blog cause I don't know what to do with all the thoughts going on in my head. And well blogging is easier than therapy.
So the big secret... baby number 5 is coming in April. While I was almost instantly excited all the nay-sayers really bring down ones joy and excitement about a new baby. I am now 18 weeks tomorrow and am very excited to get through this last pregnancy. I really wanted to blog the whole thing because it has certainly been a crazy emotion filled ride so far that I wanted to remember everything about this one. The biggest difference with this one so far is the amount of time I have spent sick. I can't remember how much time I spent sick with Zander, but I am pretty sure it wasn't this long and his was quite tolerable. I nearly went days with almost no food, because any food made me feel sick. I even went as far as to get prescription meds for nausea this time. I lost some weight and last check I hadn't gained any back, but at least now I eat. I still eat too much or the wrong thing and then feel sick for many hours afterwards. Even tonight I feel sick and all I ate was a corned beef sandwich 3 1/2 hours ago. And it's given me an edge of heart burn.
While not suffering I do get really excited about this baby. While not sure how I'm going to handle having 5 kids by myself since Tony will deploy within the same time frame as the baby is due. I just feel unsettled here. I don't really like the house and I can't keep up with it. I just need to declutter, but I don't seem to know how. where do you put things you might need later? I know I probably don't need all the things I think I do, but I do try to throw stuff out occasionally.
I'm also really worried about being out here all the way away from family while Tony is gone. I know I was further in Germany, but I had tons of friends there. I could always find someone to do something with, but out here I haven't been able to find that. I have a few people I know and a few friends, but everyone here is so busy because of the difference in lifestyle compared to those in Germany who didn't have as much going on.
I miss my hubby right now while he's away at NTC. I do enjoy the quiet time I have in the evening after the kids are in bed. Not that he ever doesn't let me do what I want, but it's just different. The house does stay a bit more picked up, but not much.
Our ultrasound for the baby isn't until Dec 2nd. So I have until then to decide if I want to know the sex or not. I would really love to wait, but I think the anxiety just might eat me alive if I don't go ahead and find out.
Almost forgot...
So the big secret... baby number 5 is coming in April. While I was almost instantly excited all the nay-sayers really bring down ones joy and excitement about a new baby. I am now 18 weeks tomorrow and am very excited to get through this last pregnancy. I really wanted to blog the whole thing because it has certainly been a crazy emotion filled ride so far that I wanted to remember everything about this one. The biggest difference with this one so far is the amount of time I have spent sick. I can't remember how much time I spent sick with Zander, but I am pretty sure it wasn't this long and his was quite tolerable. I nearly went days with almost no food, because any food made me feel sick. I even went as far as to get prescription meds for nausea this time. I lost some weight and last check I hadn't gained any back, but at least now I eat. I still eat too much or the wrong thing and then feel sick for many hours afterwards. Even tonight I feel sick and all I ate was a corned beef sandwich 3 1/2 hours ago. And it's given me an edge of heart burn.
While not suffering I do get really excited about this baby. While not sure how I'm going to handle having 5 kids by myself since Tony will deploy within the same time frame as the baby is due. I just feel unsettled here. I don't really like the house and I can't keep up with it. I just need to declutter, but I don't seem to know how. where do you put things you might need later? I know I probably don't need all the things I think I do, but I do try to throw stuff out occasionally.
I'm also really worried about being out here all the way away from family while Tony is gone. I know I was further in Germany, but I had tons of friends there. I could always find someone to do something with, but out here I haven't been able to find that. I have a few people I know and a few friends, but everyone here is so busy because of the difference in lifestyle compared to those in Germany who didn't have as much going on.
I miss my hubby right now while he's away at NTC. I do enjoy the quiet time I have in the evening after the kids are in bed. Not that he ever doesn't let me do what I want, but it's just different. The house does stay a bit more picked up, but not much.
Our ultrasound for the baby isn't until Dec 2nd. So I have until then to decide if I want to know the sex or not. I would really love to wait, but I think the anxiety just might eat me alive if I don't go ahead and find out.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tomorrow is the big 1!
That is right Tomorrow my littlest baby turns 1. He has become quite his own person and amazes me almost daily with his abilities.
He sat early on, crawled right behind that and started walking at 11 months. He is just amazing to me. We have taught him a few signs which he uses, but not when he's frusterated. He signs milk and more. He has learned to point also to get what he wants. He has already began his toddler fit throwing and will throw himself down on the floor and hit his head. While he's using it to get his way all he really gets is people moving away from him. ;) He can empty the bookshelf in no time flat. Climbs in the dishwasher, empties the kitchen cabinets, and turns the TV channel when people are watching it. He is just a total handful. However I've said all along he is just taking it all in between everything he sees his brothers do to him and each other. He just may be the worst one knowing that he's learned from the best.
He sat early on, crawled right behind that and started walking at 11 months. He is just amazing to me. We have taught him a few signs which he uses, but not when he's frusterated. He signs milk and more. He has learned to point also to get what he wants. He has already began his toddler fit throwing and will throw himself down on the floor and hit his head. While he's using it to get his way all he really gets is people moving away from him. ;) He can empty the bookshelf in no time flat. Climbs in the dishwasher, empties the kitchen cabinets, and turns the TV channel when people are watching it. He is just a total handful. However I've said all along he is just taking it all in between everything he sees his brothers do to him and each other. He just may be the worst one knowing that he's learned from the best.
This week at wic he weighed 21 lbs 10 oz and was 28 ?? inches. They basically told me he was short and fat. But he's just all handsome and busy. He totally just cheesed it up for that picture.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Birthdays suck.
I'm tired of having birthdays. I guess I need to realize they are no different than any other day of the week, at least mine isn't. While I try to do special things for Tony's and the boy's birthdays, my birthday is just a day for the 5 of them to relax and complain. The boys have tried extra hard not to listen or do as I ask today, and I went to bed with no clean laundry to fold and a clean down stairs, you wouldn't know that now. I've done the dishes, washed my bedding, washed Zachary's bedding, and Zander's diapers. I then took the boys to the events at the library and then we went to the movies. Since then Tony has spent quality time playing a video game, taking a relaxing bath and wandering aimlessly through the house. The kids have trashed the back yard and the living room. Now I'm just trying to leave the house to do something alone, but now Tony is going to mow the yard and leaving the baby alone in the house. Guess I either don't get to go or I get to take him with me.
I just asked for one dang thing for my birthday, an oil change in my car. I just wanted Tony to take it and do it. Other than offering on the 3rd to do it on the 4th when I thought they would possibly be closed he obviously has no intentions of doing that for me. I knew I should have just taken it last Thursday when the place was empty.
July 6th is just like any ordinary day at our house.
I just asked for one dang thing for my birthday, an oil change in my car. I just wanted Tony to take it and do it. Other than offering on the 3rd to do it on the 4th when I thought they would possibly be closed he obviously has no intentions of doing that for me. I knew I should have just taken it last Thursday when the place was empty.
July 6th is just like any ordinary day at our house.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
meeting new people
I've been trying to meet up with some new people from post. I want to know more people here so that I can decide if I want to stay here, move to post, or go home when Tony deploys. There seem to be many people out here and I'm always finding people that live in the area. I have a play date set up with another mom with 4 boys on Thursday. And then another one I met said she wanted to get together and meet new people, but then when I message her about doing anything she doesn't seem to want to commit which is fine. However today when she responded she mentioned that she is looking for people to do an under 4 playdate with. I guess I understand, but that's weird. All boys cool, large families cool, but all little kids makes me wonder what people think of older kids. lol
Monday, June 20, 2011
Father's Day Weekend
I took a step back and let my hubby be in charge more than usual. I went to the dr and grocery shopping on friday, COMPLETELY ALONE. Tony picked up the kids and took them home. He put his grill together that we got him for father's day. Friday night we had a wonderful night as a family. We put up the pool, and grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and zucchini. I made potato salad and we ate outside. Zayden said it was his best day ever. We just hung out there for a bit before we came in and shuffled everyone off to bed.
Saturday we got up and I made biscuits and gravy, packed our lunches and then we headed up to Seattle to the Museum of Flight. Using a special for military families got in for free. We spent several hours walking around looking at the airplanes plus they had a special thing going on outside with helicopters, and other emergency equipment that the kids could actually get in and touch. Zavier's favorite part was driving the firetruck. Then before we left we went in the old Air Force One plane from the 70's.
Sunday we just hung out at home, but I loved it because Tony didn't make it miserable for me. As in he didn't just sit and act like a king all day. I know that is part of the idea of Father's day, but the kids don't stop being kids for a day. I spent some time sewing and the kids and Tony spent some time playing DS.
Today is the big boys last day of school. They only have a half day so I will go here shortly to pick them up bring them home and feed them. Wanting to do either a beach or zoo trip this week to celebrate the end of year.
Saturday we got up and I made biscuits and gravy, packed our lunches and then we headed up to Seattle to the Museum of Flight. Using a special for military families got in for free. We spent several hours walking around looking at the airplanes plus they had a special thing going on outside with helicopters, and other emergency equipment that the kids could actually get in and touch. Zavier's favorite part was driving the firetruck. Then before we left we went in the old Air Force One plane from the 70's.
Sunday we just hung out at home, but I loved it because Tony didn't make it miserable for me. As in he didn't just sit and act like a king all day. I know that is part of the idea of Father's day, but the kids don't stop being kids for a day. I spent some time sewing and the kids and Tony spent some time playing DS.
Today is the big boys last day of school. They only have a half day so I will go here shortly to pick them up bring them home and feed them. Wanting to do either a beach or zoo trip this week to celebrate the end of year.
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