Well, this is it
guys. The final days of 2014. Keeping up with the blog seems to get harder and
harder with each passing week. Why? I have no idea. It’s just a matter of
finding the time to just ramble off what we’ve been up to, what we have going
on, what we’re dealing with. For some reason, that time just seems to escape me
with each passing day. But, I’m going to do my best to keep plugging through,
and keep sharing our lives with the world (well, with the person or two who may
actually still check in on this thing). I still get in random moods to login
and look at my blogging over the years…see what we were up to, compare what
we’re going through with one child to what we went through with the others, I
do it often, and I can’t explain how awesome it is being able to look back at
things at the click of the mouse. My own personal time machine.
On Monday, we woke
up miserable. Eliza slept horribly, and woke up feeling so hot, just burning
up. I was so exhausted, but I HAD to go to work. Luckily, she goes to my
in-laws on Monday’s, so sick or not, she’ll get cuddles and TLC no matter where
she is. I’m hoping her teeth are just making her miserable…all of the symptoms
are there, so fingers crossed it isn’t anything more than that. Christian and I
were off to work, the big girls off to daycare. So far Olivia seems to be
coping well with being stuck at daycare all day. Though, I shouldn’t be
surprised. Olivia is so funny, so smart, very friendly and way goofy – but she
is a bit shy. She never talks about anybody at school, it doesn’t appear that
she’s making any real friends there. I think the problem is that she’s so
attached to her daycare friends though. Those are the friend she plays with,
when I drop her off and pick her up, she squeals and runs to her friends like a
normal little girl. Those are the friends
she wants to invite to her birthday party…it’s like she doesn’t realize that
it’s OK to make MORE friends, she’s just clinging to her daycare friends. I’ve
been hoping since school started that she would get over that, and branch out,
but here we are, almost 4-months into the schoolyear, and still nothing. We’ll
have to talk to her teacher about it again at her next conferences…just make
sure there isn’t anything more going on. Other than that, I’m seriously just
super happy that the Christmas season is over, and after Olivia’s
birthday/party this weekend, life will finally slow down for a bit. YES!!
Well, they're loving their new trampoline...I don't think this is what it's meant for though. Quite the opposite actually.
Tuesday brought
more teething misery. Teething is seriously the pits…it’s just the WORST!!!
They say a woman’s body/mind is meant to forget the pain of childbirth…likely
because nobody would have more than one kid if you honest to God remember what
it felt like. I’m pretty sure parents are also meant to forget how horrible
teething is. To bring fact to that point, I posted this on facebook and mother
after mother chimed in about just how miserable the whole thing is. But, we do
indeed have a tooth poking through, so I’m hoping that brings a little relief.
Other than that, the day was pretty standard. She did well at daycare…I think
the distraction tends to help. Work went well. Pretty much the usual. Looking
forward to a day off again Thursday, and ringing in the new year tomorrow! 2014
– you have one day left, make it a good one!
My poor, miserable, teething baby.
Wednesday was a pretty busy day, a busy end to the year. The girls were all off to daycare, Chrsitian off to work, and it was my work from home day as usual. Over my lunch break, I made a quick run to Walmart to get some food for the evening's New Years Eve celebrations. I started a crockpot of lil' smokies/meastballs when I got home, and got a pan of brownies in the oven. Then, back to work for the afternoon. I picked the girls up and we all met Christian at home...he was able to get off a little earlier than usual, thankfully. So, we got the house picked up, I made some deviled
eggs (OMG, my fave!). Then, we had some friends over to snack the night away. Olivia's little BFF Bella spent the night with the girls, downstairs, watching movies and making a mess. Eliza's boyfriend Connor hung out with her for the evening while we adults laughed and chatted and watched all of the New Years Eve shows. Bella's dad picked her up around 10:00...Olivia's passed out a little while later watching their movies in the basement. So, the big girls were off to bed. Eliza took a brief nap during the party, but the babies were up to ring in the new year with us. It turned out to be a very fun night, a great way to ring in the new year!
And, with that, we are officially done with 2014. So crazy....it feels like we were just ringing the year in, and here we are, already saying goodbye. In 2014, Olivia turned 5, Amelia 4 and we welcomed sweet Eliza Jane into our family. Christian and I celebrated 13 years together, and our 7th wedding anniversary. We purchased my very first NEW automobile, that I love beyond belief. Other than that small payment, and our mortgage of course, we've remained debt free. While we didn't have many adventures or any vacations this year, it was really devoted to family, adjusting to our new dynamic as a family of 5 and spending time together. Olivia played her first year of baseball, both girls played soccer and both continued their swimming lessons. While Olivia was shy and nervous when baseball began, she became a shining star in no time, and really started getting the hang of it. She jumped right back into soccer, and advanced her skills quite a bit this year, while Amelia was a a bit more slow going. She wasn't sure what to make of the whole thing for the first few weeks, but eventually became a complete ball hog and really started getting into it. Amelia is still pretty green in the water, and REALLY needs to learn on her listening skills (and safety), while Olivia has become quite the fish...she swim from one side of the pool to the other with little issue, especially on her back (I'm actually quite impressed). Watching them grow, learn and advance is so incredibly rewarding, even if I have little to do with it. Speaking of learning and growing...Miss Olivia graduated from Pre-K and begin her school journey, entering kindergarten in September. She was SO excited, and has been doing amazing. She comes home with some new and incredible every day, I just can't believe it. Meanwhile, Amelia began the Pre-K program, and has been doing very well. As for Christian and myself...well, not much has changed. Our relationship is actually quite great, probably better this last year or so than it ever has been, which feels pretty great. Or jobs are going well and we continue to advance where, and when, possible. While I do have to admit, returning to work after my maternity leave this past summer was very hard....VERY hard, I'm starting to get into a little bit more of a rhythm. Christian's family expanded with his sister marrying her boyfriend, Leo, and welcoming him and his two kids into the family. While my family felt the loss of our final grandparent, and with it, a giant tear in our family. There's definitely a rift, that I'm afraid won't be mended now. My what a hear can bring.
Now, we're ready to hit the ground running in 2015. Our goal for 2015 is to continue focusing on our family, and growing as a unit. Remaining debt free, and saving up for a new vehicle for Christian. Next fall we'll be sending Amelia off to kindergarten, and Eliza will be starting the full time toddler program at the center. I'm hoping with all of my might we can fit in a trip at some point this year...Wisconsin Dells or up north somewhere. Fingers crossed. Other than that, I'm looking forward to a pretty low key year. But, you just never know where life will take you....
Until Next Week! XOXO
Lovebirds!
And, with that, we are officially done with 2014. So crazy....it feels like we were just ringing the year in, and here we are, already saying goodbye. In 2014, Olivia turned 5, Amelia 4 and we welcomed sweet Eliza Jane into our family. Christian and I celebrated 13 years together, and our 7th wedding anniversary. We purchased my very first NEW automobile, that I love beyond belief. Other than that small payment, and our mortgage of course, we've remained debt free. While we didn't have many adventures or any vacations this year, it was really devoted to family, adjusting to our new dynamic as a family of 5 and spending time together. Olivia played her first year of baseball, both girls played soccer and both continued their swimming lessons. While Olivia was shy and nervous when baseball began, she became a shining star in no time, and really started getting the hang of it. She jumped right back into soccer, and advanced her skills quite a bit this year, while Amelia was a a bit more slow going. She wasn't sure what to make of the whole thing for the first few weeks, but eventually became a complete ball hog and really started getting into it. Amelia is still pretty green in the water, and REALLY needs to learn on her listening skills (and safety), while Olivia has become quite the fish...she swim from one side of the pool to the other with little issue, especially on her back (I'm actually quite impressed). Watching them grow, learn and advance is so incredibly rewarding, even if I have little to do with it. Speaking of learning and growing...Miss Olivia graduated from Pre-K and begin her school journey, entering kindergarten in September. She was SO excited, and has been doing amazing. She comes home with some new and incredible every day, I just can't believe it. Meanwhile, Amelia began the Pre-K program, and has been doing very well. As for Christian and myself...well, not much has changed. Our relationship is actually quite great, probably better this last year or so than it ever has been, which feels pretty great. Or jobs are going well and we continue to advance where, and when, possible. While I do have to admit, returning to work after my maternity leave this past summer was very hard....VERY hard, I'm starting to get into a little bit more of a rhythm. Christian's family expanded with his sister marrying her boyfriend, Leo, and welcoming him and his two kids into the family. While my family felt the loss of our final grandparent, and with it, a giant tear in our family. There's definitely a rift, that I'm afraid won't be mended now. My what a hear can bring.
Now, we're ready to hit the ground running in 2015. Our goal for 2015 is to continue focusing on our family, and growing as a unit. Remaining debt free, and saving up for a new vehicle for Christian. Next fall we'll be sending Amelia off to kindergarten, and Eliza will be starting the full time toddler program at the center. I'm hoping with all of my might we can fit in a trip at some point this year...Wisconsin Dells or up north somewhere. Fingers crossed. Other than that, I'm looking forward to a pretty low key year. But, you just never know where life will take you....
Until Next Week! XOXO
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