January 27, 2012
Longest day ever.
Today was seriously the longest lasting days I've ever had. You know the kind of day where everything just rubs you the wrong way. I seriously woke up on the wrong side of the bed. My kids were all wild and crazy. No one knew what "inside voices" meant, and everyone wanted what everyone else had. Ugh! The icing on the cake was the permanent marker ALL over the house. Literally, all the walls, every door, the floor, even the bathroom scale had been "colored" by the newly crowned artist of the month: Colter. I spent hours scrubbing. Colter was safely, although very unhappily placed in his crib. Tomorrow is a new day - right?
January 12, 2012
Check-up
Tuesday, we headed out to meet our new pediatrician. This year our health insurance changed, therefore we had to change providers for the best cost effective coverage.
Anyways, after dropping Walker at school and getting Hunter to preschool we were off. Colter and I along with my little friend Aubrey who is nearing 10 months I believe (I babysit every Tuesday, get my little girl fix!) We packed up and headed to the doctors to have Coley's 2 year check-up. The couple nights before he was waking up at night, crying - which is so unlike him, that I was pretty convinced he had an ear infection, so I'm glad we had this appointment and I could get him all checked out.
Here are his latest stats: weighs in at 25 lbs and is 33 inches tall.
He is right on for all his fine motor, social, verbal and sleeping goals! He's one healthy happy boy.
The doctor was amazed how happily he followed instructions, let her look in his ears, listen to his heart - all the while with a huge smile. Mama's instincts were right, he did have an ear infection in his left ear. So, he was started on antibiotics and we are on day three of meds and he is feeling much better. He also had to get 4 immunization shots and oh baby those hurt. He could hardly walk the next morning. "Owee, Mama!" he cried, all morning. I'm so thankful for Children's Advil, in a few hours he was back to his happy self.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Colter this week. Just had to share!
Anyways, after dropping Walker at school and getting Hunter to preschool we were off. Colter and I along with my little friend Aubrey who is nearing 10 months I believe (I babysit every Tuesday, get my little girl fix!) We packed up and headed to the doctors to have Coley's 2 year check-up. The couple nights before he was waking up at night, crying - which is so unlike him, that I was pretty convinced he had an ear infection, so I'm glad we had this appointment and I could get him all checked out.
Here are his latest stats: weighs in at 25 lbs and is 33 inches tall.
He is right on for all his fine motor, social, verbal and sleeping goals! He's one healthy happy boy.
The doctor was amazed how happily he followed instructions, let her look in his ears, listen to his heart - all the while with a huge smile. Mama's instincts were right, he did have an ear infection in his left ear. So, he was started on antibiotics and we are on day three of meds and he is feeling much better. He also had to get 4 immunization shots and oh baby those hurt. He could hardly walk the next morning. "Owee, Mama!" he cried, all morning. I'm so thankful for Children's Advil, in a few hours he was back to his happy self.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Colter this week. Just had to share!
January 9, 2012
Party Hearty!
We celebrated Colter's 2nd birthday this past Friday. I still can't believe that my baby is two! Gosh, he is so cute!
I am so thankful for my extended family. I'm extremely blessed with such awesome parents and lots of siblings who I love and adore. Our days are numbered here in Billings together. Come this spring my parents are moving to Washington state! Makes me a little weepy, okay a lot weepy thinking about it. So, any opportunity I have to get together with them, I'm jumping on it! No different with Coley's birthday - so we packed up and headed to Nana and Papa's house to have a party.
I love getting together with my enormous family, all the dynamics in personalities, the kids running and screaming, the noise of many conversations taking place, laughter that echoes. It feels like home. I'm sure my poor husband feels like he is thrown into a zoo, which at times isn't far from the truth. But, I love it. Love the craziness of it all.
We had pizza and some very colorful cupcakes that I did not make. Hunter was our entertainment, he sure is our little comedian. Oh man, I have my work cut out for me. He makes my heart smile...a lot. We enjoyed conversation, good food and great company. It was such a blessing to celebrate our sweet baby boy. Here are a few pictures, enjoy!
I am so thankful for my extended family. I'm extremely blessed with such awesome parents and lots of siblings who I love and adore. Our days are numbered here in Billings together. Come this spring my parents are moving to Washington state! Makes me a little weepy, okay a lot weepy thinking about it. So, any opportunity I have to get together with them, I'm jumping on it! No different with Coley's birthday - so we packed up and headed to Nana and Papa's house to have a party.
I love getting together with my enormous family, all the dynamics in personalities, the kids running and screaming, the noise of many conversations taking place, laughter that echoes. It feels like home. I'm sure my poor husband feels like he is thrown into a zoo, which at times isn't far from the truth. But, I love it. Love the craziness of it all.
We had pizza and some very colorful cupcakes that I did not make. Hunter was our entertainment, he sure is our little comedian. Oh man, I have my work cut out for me. He makes my heart smile...a lot. We enjoyed conversation, good food and great company. It was such a blessing to celebrate our sweet baby boy. Here are a few pictures, enjoy!
January 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Mr. Sunshine
Today is the day my sweet baby, Colter James, entered the world two years ago. Our home has been made warm and fuzzy with the addition of this little man's sweet personality. I can't help but look at him every day and think to myself, "there is no way you could get any cuter" but somehow, he does. Not only does he bring a smile to my face a bagillion times a day, he lights up any room he walks into. He is such a blessing to our family and I cannot imagine our lives without him.
Coley's 2 year well-child check up is next week. So I'll have his "official" stats then. But in the mean time, here is Colter's year in review:
He is generally a good natured little one who tends to go with the flow, smile lots and still likes to cuddle, ohhh that makes my heart happy!
Dear Colter,
You are genuinely the sweetest, most beautiful two year little boy in my book. You have blessed our family beyond measure with your gentle spirit. You light up our lives and remind me daily of unconditional love. I count myself blessed to be your Mama and look forward to all your new milestones this year. I pray that Jesus would protect you and soften and mold your heart in His timing and will. You are fearfully and wonderfully made little one. I love you so much, Happy Birthday!
Love,
Mama
Colter James Schwaderer
January 6, 2010 at 7:56am - 7lbs and 19.5 inches long
Coley's 2 year well-child check up is next week. So I'll have his "official" stats then. But in the mean time, here is Colter's year in review:
- He walks on his knees with amazing form.
- His vocabulary continues to grow, some favorite words: snack, milk, noey (no), puke, poop, I love you and nigh, nigh (night, night), okay, gosh and ceweal (cereal)
- He sleeps all night in his own bed from 7pm to 6am.
- Took his first trip to the ER for 4 stitches on his sweet little forehead.
- He takes one nap a day from 10:30am-1:30pm.
- Finally walks on his FEET at 19 months!
- He eats just about anything, except peaches.
- Loves to read books and likes to sing songs and dance.
He is generally a good natured little one who tends to go with the flow, smile lots and still likes to cuddle, ohhh that makes my heart happy!
Dear Colter,
You are genuinely the sweetest, most beautiful two year little boy in my book. You have blessed our family beyond measure with your gentle spirit. You light up our lives and remind me daily of unconditional love. I count myself blessed to be your Mama and look forward to all your new milestones this year. I pray that Jesus would protect you and soften and mold your heart in His timing and will. You are fearfully and wonderfully made little one. I love you so much, Happy Birthday!
Love,
Mama
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| Mr. Sunshine today. |
January 1, 2012
A New Year - 2012
So, I took a year off from blogging. But I'm back! It's one of my goals for the New Year to get back to it! It's a super fun way to keep a journal. Now, to just stick with it! I feel like I have a million goals for this year....here are a few in no particular order:
That's all I can rattle off at the moment. It's kind of exciting to plan and look forward to this new year, fresh start. I can't wait to see how things change.
As for the celebration of the New Year, well it was spent right here at home. I attempted to make a grocery list, the boys napped most of the day and I cut out a bagillion coupons in preparation for my "avid" couponing. I've rented 3 movies to watch tonight, hmmm for a moment I must have thought I was 16 again, standing there at the Red Box kiosk, I'm not sure I can make it through one movie tonight let alone three. The warmth of my bed is calling my name, along with my soon-to-be 2 year old who is throwing a royal fit about bedtime. So, I'm off to rescue him and tuck myself in. Movies will have to wait.
To more blogging days ahead...
- Lose about half my body weight, attempt to drag myself to the gym 3 times a week.
- Become an "avid" not extreme couponer.
- Organize my life a little better. So, actual use the calendar and day planners I purchase.
- Become a better housekeeper and cook.
- Read one book a month, so this also means we will utilize the public library more than once a year.
- Join a woman's bible study.
- Get out of debt - actually sticking to my very structured budget.
That's all I can rattle off at the moment. It's kind of exciting to plan and look forward to this new year, fresh start. I can't wait to see how things change.
As for the celebration of the New Year, well it was spent right here at home. I attempted to make a grocery list, the boys napped most of the day and I cut out a bagillion coupons in preparation for my "avid" couponing. I've rented 3 movies to watch tonight, hmmm for a moment I must have thought I was 16 again, standing there at the Red Box kiosk, I'm not sure I can make it through one movie tonight let alone three. The warmth of my bed is calling my name, along with my soon-to-be 2 year old who is throwing a royal fit about bedtime. So, I'm off to rescue him and tuck myself in. Movies will have to wait.
To more blogging days ahead...
December 9, 2010
Happy 7th Birthday, Walker!
December 9th, 2003
Today, December 9th, 2010 at exactly 4:59am my Walker Jason Schwaderer turned seven years old. Wow! I cannot believe it has been seven years. Just seven years ago I received such a great, sweet, wonderful blessing! My heart is so full.
Walker you are my shining star. You have a way of making me smile everyday. I am so proud of the person that you are becoming. You are kind, gentle, warm hearted and full of life. I am so thankful that Jesus is the Lord of your life and that you want to please him in all you do.
Walker 1 year old
Walker's First Birthday 12/09/2004
Walker, 7 years oldYou are the best brother any boy could ask for. You are patient and loving, you sure are smart and share your knowledge with others. You are the best son any mother could ever ask for. You light up my days and you fill our home with laughter - I am so proud to be your Momma. Happy Birthday!
November 30, 2010
Thanksgiving 2010
So, we had a small change in plans. We ended up not traveling to Missoula, rather we stayed here. We have had what I would call massive amounts of snow over the last week which helped in derailing the travel plans. It was a blessing in disguise. I was feeling really stressed about going - just the norm...packing two cribs, clothes, shoes, diapers, wipes, snow boots, pillows, snacks, DVD player, oil change in car the list really goes on and on (that's how I was feeling) not to mention it was going to be a short trip anyway (leaving Wednesday night, coming home Saturday) So, after a small ridiculous (as in I don't even remember what) argument with Jason (we manage to have lots of those), we both decided that it would be best to stay home. I felt relieved. I called his parents stressing they would be super disappointed, but they were glad we were staying home due to the road conditions, they were worried we would try to tough it out. Hopefully, if the weather permits Grandma and Grandpa Schwaderer will be able to come to Billings for Christmas!
I called my Mom to let her know we weren't going and see what I could bring over on Thursday. Thanksgiving was really nice, it was a lazy, nice quiet day. The kids were up super early (like 4:30am early), that is the trend here lately - so we had breakfast and watched a movie. Jason slept in and as soon as he has his coffee I was down for a nap - a massive 3 hour nap. I felt like a whole new woman. Love, love naps! We headed out to Mom and Dad's about 4ish and enjoyed lots of yummy food, visited with family, the kids played. Colter was a mess - poor guy. He is cutting his two front teeth and he was just miserable. My sister, Sarah, even said I've never heard him cry this much. It was so true, he is such a happy baby, but he felt miserable. Not to mention the stranger anxiety has kicked in - he wanted nothing to do with anyone that wasn't Mom or Dad. So, we did cut our visit a bit short for the sake of Colter. We were home by 7pm and we were all in bed at 7:30pm. It was glorious!
Friday, I did get to go do some shopping all alone. Hehe. That was fun and fantastic, just to have some alone time, try on clothes, do a little Christmas shopping, eat a nice quiet meal. (It was so appreciated Jason, thank you again) I brought home sandwiches for dinner from Staggering Ox and again it was a nice quiet night.
The whole weekend was just that...relaxing. There were moments that the kids were going stir crazy, but we managed.
There are so many things that I am thankful for. This whole month I have really tried to take time and think of all the things I am thankful for, remembering all the ways that God has truly blessed our family. Here are just a few, I am thankful for salvation and a loving, forgiving, gracious Savior. I am so thankful for my three boys, for their health, for the love they display to each other, the joy they bring Jason and I. I'm so thankful for the jobs that Jason and I have, that we are able to work, that we have the ability to avoid daycare and one of us is always able to be with them. I am thankful for our home, and all the comforts it provides. We have so much to be thankful for, it really makes me sad how I can complain so much. I am thankful for that reminder - that we are stuffed full of blessings and instead of complaining about what I don't have or what I wish I had. I should be beaming with gratitude and thanksgiving for all I have.
Here are a few snapshots from this week:
Look at all that snow!
I called my Mom to let her know we weren't going and see what I could bring over on Thursday. Thanksgiving was really nice, it was a lazy, nice quiet day. The kids were up super early (like 4:30am early), that is the trend here lately - so we had breakfast and watched a movie. Jason slept in and as soon as he has his coffee I was down for a nap - a massive 3 hour nap. I felt like a whole new woman. Love, love naps! We headed out to Mom and Dad's about 4ish and enjoyed lots of yummy food, visited with family, the kids played. Colter was a mess - poor guy. He is cutting his two front teeth and he was just miserable. My sister, Sarah, even said I've never heard him cry this much. It was so true, he is such a happy baby, but he felt miserable. Not to mention the stranger anxiety has kicked in - he wanted nothing to do with anyone that wasn't Mom or Dad. So, we did cut our visit a bit short for the sake of Colter. We were home by 7pm and we were all in bed at 7:30pm. It was glorious!
Friday, I did get to go do some shopping all alone. Hehe. That was fun and fantastic, just to have some alone time, try on clothes, do a little Christmas shopping, eat a nice quiet meal. (It was so appreciated Jason, thank you again) I brought home sandwiches for dinner from Staggering Ox and again it was a nice quiet night.
The whole weekend was just that...relaxing. There were moments that the kids were going stir crazy, but we managed.
There are so many things that I am thankful for. This whole month I have really tried to take time and think of all the things I am thankful for, remembering all the ways that God has truly blessed our family. Here are just a few, I am thankful for salvation and a loving, forgiving, gracious Savior. I am so thankful for my three boys, for their health, for the love they display to each other, the joy they bring Jason and I. I'm so thankful for the jobs that Jason and I have, that we are able to work, that we have the ability to avoid daycare and one of us is always able to be with them. I am thankful for our home, and all the comforts it provides. We have so much to be thankful for, it really makes me sad how I can complain so much. I am thankful for that reminder - that we are stuffed full of blessings and instead of complaining about what I don't have or what I wish I had. I should be beaming with gratitude and thanksgiving for all I have.
Here are a few snapshots from this week:
Colter and his teeth
Hunter (he is so hard to get a picture of, always moving!)
Look at all that snow!
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