Monday, April 18, 2011
Losing my "dang" mind
So Ma.ya has hit the terrible two's with a fierce pace. Suddenly everything has DANG put in front of it. (i.e) I just hurt my dang arm! and Where's my dang crayons. We are ignoring it and hoping she drops it soon if we don't make a fuss about it. She has also became suddenly shy around strangers. I can't say this is a bad thing. In the beginning she would just go to anyone who held out their arms. She remains to be friendly to everyone, but it is a sigh of relief for me (baba) at least, that she is beginning to shy away from total strangers. I guess its the protective gene in me that wants to keep her safe. On another note, mommy Da.ni has started working from home now, so she will be the caretaker of Ma.ya from now on. I am returning to the work world and still going to school. I have however changed my major, my school, and my mind. Architecture will always be a passion of mine, but with the economy the field is dead. I will be attending a local school here in the Fall for a Paramedics program. I'm excited, and the family is doing really well. We hope everyone has a great Easter and we look forward to uploading pictures soon of how big our Miss Ma.ya has grown.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Things my Toddler Says
May.a is growing so fast. For her two year checkup recently, the Dr. was really impressed. Not only is she completely potty trained, speaking clearly and making full sentences, but she seems to be way ahead of any two year old he's ever seen! (I can brag, I'm her Baba) Here's some things that she says that are hilarious:
"I fall off" = she fell down
"fake" = everytime a Britany Spears song comes on the radio (she screams fake fake fake)
"upstairs" = downstairs and visa versa
"i have butt farts" = self explainitory
"i don't like that very much any more" = little timid in trying new foods
"delicious" = she really likes what she's eating
"fecicious" = i'm being a DB and she recognizes it and tells me....seriously! using it in the right context....
She's a pretty cool kid in my book. She is having a rough time with teething her K-9's. She has bits of grumpiness followed by time outs and the threatening of calling her Mommy! Time outs seem to work the trick when she's throwing those tantrums, but the terrible two's aren't that terrible. She's sweet and honest and I wouldn't have her any other way. Even when she tells me I'm fat and hairy....its true, I need a better diet and some Naire. lol
On another note, there are talks about a sibling for May.a. She just turned 2 so another child wouldn't be that much more on us. Da.ni needs to get checked out and look into some medical things first, but I think it may be a go sooner than expected....we will keep everyone posted.
"I fall off" = she fell down
"fake" = everytime a Britany Spears song comes on the radio (she screams fake fake fake)
"upstairs" = downstairs and visa versa
"i have butt farts" = self explainitory
"i don't like that very much any more" = little timid in trying new foods
"delicious" = she really likes what she's eating
"fecicious" = i'm being a DB and she recognizes it and tells me....seriously! using it in the right context....
She's a pretty cool kid in my book. She is having a rough time with teething her K-9's. She has bits of grumpiness followed by time outs and the threatening of calling her Mommy! Time outs seem to work the trick when she's throwing those tantrums, but the terrible two's aren't that terrible. She's sweet and honest and I wouldn't have her any other way. Even when she tells me I'm fat and hairy....its true, I need a better diet and some Naire. lol
On another note, there are talks about a sibling for May.a. She just turned 2 so another child wouldn't be that much more on us. Da.ni needs to get checked out and look into some medical things first, but I think it may be a go sooner than expected....we will keep everyone posted.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Princess Panties & Booboos
Wow it has been a long time since either of us has wrote about May.a, I think she deserves better than that! I will try to catch things up for everyone.
1. May.a potty trained in 2 days! We tried pull ups for about two weeks to get her out of her cloth diapers, but they are so expensive I (D.ru) decided to go ahead and potty train her. I threw away her pull ups in front of her and explained that they are too expensive and harmful to our Earth. I showed her, her new Princess Panties. I explained that they were for big girls and she couldn't go potty in them but had to sit on her potty and go in it. I also told her it was okay if she had an accident and went in her panties, because we could wash them. She seemed okay with it. I took her potty every 30 minutes for the next two days striaght. It is about three weeks later and I can honestly say May.a is completely potty trained. She tells us when she has to go, she can pull her panties and pants down by herself and up too! She sits and does her business and wipes and washes her hands every time. I am so proud of her. The only accidents we have is when she tells us she has to go and we don't get her to her potty fast enough. We found these foldable toilet covers for children. They are plast and fold out to fit onto public restroom toilets. We use this when we go out and she does wonderful with it. She's so smart!
2. May.a has had low iron for a while now. We had to use a supplement for a while but Dan.i didn't like it so we started researching alternative sources for iron. We switched out all of our cookware to Iron Skillets. They actually put iron into the food you eat when you cook with them. We also started feeding her more foods rich with iron. I took her for her iron test yesterday. The male nurse pokes her finger for the test and she just looks at him with her eyebrows pushed together. No crying, just kind of upset that he made a boo boo on her finger. She was fine when he put a bandaid on it. She calls them boobaids. I think it appropriate. lol. Anyways, iron was fantastic so we can continue what we are doing until her 2 year check up, which by the way is coming up fast and brings me to the third thing.
3. May.a's birthday is so close. February 18th our little girl will be turning 2!!!!! She has grown so fast and is so smart. I can't imagine a greater kid. (although i am biast) We are taking her to the zoo for her birthday. She is incredibly excited.
That just about wraps it up. Da.ni is overworking as usual, and I'm still trying to keep us all from going crazy. I think that humor helps all situations. Sorry for the long overdue blog, I promise to update more frequently.
Dru
1. May.a potty trained in 2 days! We tried pull ups for about two weeks to get her out of her cloth diapers, but they are so expensive I (D.ru) decided to go ahead and potty train her. I threw away her pull ups in front of her and explained that they are too expensive and harmful to our Earth. I showed her, her new Princess Panties. I explained that they were for big girls and she couldn't go potty in them but had to sit on her potty and go in it. I also told her it was okay if she had an accident and went in her panties, because we could wash them. She seemed okay with it. I took her potty every 30 minutes for the next two days striaght. It is about three weeks later and I can honestly say May.a is completely potty trained. She tells us when she has to go, she can pull her panties and pants down by herself and up too! She sits and does her business and wipes and washes her hands every time. I am so proud of her. The only accidents we have is when she tells us she has to go and we don't get her to her potty fast enough. We found these foldable toilet covers for children. They are plast and fold out to fit onto public restroom toilets. We use this when we go out and she does wonderful with it. She's so smart!
2. May.a has had low iron for a while now. We had to use a supplement for a while but Dan.i didn't like it so we started researching alternative sources for iron. We switched out all of our cookware to Iron Skillets. They actually put iron into the food you eat when you cook with them. We also started feeding her more foods rich with iron. I took her for her iron test yesterday. The male nurse pokes her finger for the test and she just looks at him with her eyebrows pushed together. No crying, just kind of upset that he made a boo boo on her finger. She was fine when he put a bandaid on it. She calls them boobaids. I think it appropriate. lol. Anyways, iron was fantastic so we can continue what we are doing until her 2 year check up, which by the way is coming up fast and brings me to the third thing.
3. May.a's birthday is so close. February 18th our little girl will be turning 2!!!!! She has grown so fast and is so smart. I can't imagine a greater kid. (although i am biast) We are taking her to the zoo for her birthday. She is incredibly excited.
That just about wraps it up. Da.ni is overworking as usual, and I'm still trying to keep us all from going crazy. I think that humor helps all situations. Sorry for the long overdue blog, I promise to update more frequently.
Dru
Sunday, October 17, 2010
The Earth
I just put Mema down for a nap after going grocery shopping. Baby just headed off to work when we came home. Before she left I made her a quick lunch which consisted of:
Sandwich - 2 slices whole grain bread with light mayo, pepper jack cheese and natural turkey.
Fresh fruit salad with non-nitrate peperoni on the side.
Pickle Pack - mini dills
1 Reese cup, who says you can't have fun =)
We both have lost a good amount of weight during my hiatus from blogging. Baba has lost about 40 or so lbs, me about 10. We are doing a side step of the Quick We.ightloss Centers diet. Except we really don't follow a diet. We just eat less carbs but nowhere near cutting like At.kins. I mean hello, dude died of a heart issue. I can't possibly follow that diet. PLUS I prefer to be closer to vegetarian as much as possible. One thing that REALLY bugs me is FOOD. Or at least peoples definition of food.
My definition:
Homemade broccoli and cheese soup, made from half and half or cream, frozen broccoli, fresh shredded sharp cheese, chicken broth and a tiny amount of nutmeg. Very low fat if you do the cream/half and half right and very low carb generally.
Other peoples definition, yes they shall remain nameless:
1 can of premade broccoli and cheese soup, a slice of white bread, hand full of candy corn and a diet soda to drink.
Guess what, in that CAN of soup, there are TWO SERVINGS.
Yes almost every can of soup has two servings ( at least ) in it. You know those premade soups in the big microwaveable cans with lids? TWO SERVINGS, YES, two.
When I made my version of soup it was 4-5 servings total and I used the pan.era bread recipe online which tasted amazing. I also cut it down into containers so we knew what the portion was, I was a little generous because well we like soup.
I just think this kind of trickery is ridiculous and for anyone who doesn't, can't, won't read ingredients we wonder why were all chubby ( and cute of course ).
One thing I changed recently is our drinking habits. I ONLY drink water with the occasional side of unsweet iced tea. One in a while I will do half sweet and half unsweet tea.
My wife, Baba, loves diet Dr pepper and I don't blame her. I do too AND it does not have HFCS in it which is a bonus. BUT this QWL diet thing we are doing says no carmel colored sodas. Baba finally came around and we switched to the La Croix Sparkling water and OMG I love it.
It has no calories, no Artificial Sweeteners and is sodium free.
It does come in a can so those days where water just seems flat, we do this. Its expensive for a case but we make due by not drinking it all the time.
Lately, nutrition seems to be something weighing heavily on my shoulders. Mema goes from picky to non picky faster than I have mood swings ( and that says a lot haha ) so I have to be prepared.
We're also in the works to move her to ANOTHER new day care and they don't have a kitchen. I will have to pack her lunch. Wow, that would be fun! (not ).
Speaking of daycare, just to throw some DRAMA into this post. The old daycare which we left, well the lady who was mema's teacher is being investigated for possibly hurting a baby on purpose. AND the day care she is currently in is falling apart and I am trying to get her into a better place although its not so convenient, its workable.
The place she is in right now seems to not be cleaning her well after she uses the bathroom. Nothing makes me feel more sick that changing her diaper only to see remnants of the last potty time stuck in the folds of her little chubby legs. Mema also has a sort of deformed roll on her upper thigh because of the way she was in my belly ( Frank Breech and stuck behind a fibroid ) so I am sure that adds to the work...BUT I PAY YOU TO TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF MY CHILD. The school even sent her home wearing pants with P.OO on them ( and told us she had p.oo on her ) while she had two clean outfits in her cubby.
Maybe the 3rd time is the charm.
ARGH~!
Sandwich - 2 slices whole grain bread with light mayo, pepper jack cheese and natural turkey.
Fresh fruit salad with non-nitrate peperoni on the side.
Pickle Pack - mini dills
1 Reese cup, who says you can't have fun =)
We both have lost a good amount of weight during my hiatus from blogging. Baba has lost about 40 or so lbs, me about 10. We are doing a side step of the Quick We.ightloss Centers diet. Except we really don't follow a diet. We just eat less carbs but nowhere near cutting like At.kins. I mean hello, dude died of a heart issue. I can't possibly follow that diet. PLUS I prefer to be closer to vegetarian as much as possible. One thing that REALLY bugs me is FOOD. Or at least peoples definition of food.
My definition:
Homemade broccoli and cheese soup, made from half and half or cream, frozen broccoli, fresh shredded sharp cheese, chicken broth and a tiny amount of nutmeg. Very low fat if you do the cream/half and half right and very low carb generally.
Other peoples definition, yes they shall remain nameless:
1 can of premade broccoli and cheese soup, a slice of white bread, hand full of candy corn and a diet soda to drink.
Guess what, in that CAN of soup, there are TWO SERVINGS.
Yes almost every can of soup has two servings ( at least ) in it. You know those premade soups in the big microwaveable cans with lids? TWO SERVINGS, YES, two.
When I made my version of soup it was 4-5 servings total and I used the pan.era bread recipe online which tasted amazing. I also cut it down into containers so we knew what the portion was, I was a little generous because well we like soup.
I just think this kind of trickery is ridiculous and for anyone who doesn't, can't, won't read ingredients we wonder why were all chubby ( and cute of course ).
One thing I changed recently is our drinking habits. I ONLY drink water with the occasional side of unsweet iced tea. One in a while I will do half sweet and half unsweet tea.
My wife, Baba, loves diet Dr pepper and I don't blame her. I do too AND it does not have HFCS in it which is a bonus. BUT this QWL diet thing we are doing says no carmel colored sodas. Baba finally came around and we switched to the La Croix Sparkling water and OMG I love it.
It has no calories, no Artificial Sweeteners and is sodium free.
It does come in a can so those days where water just seems flat, we do this. Its expensive for a case but we make due by not drinking it all the time.
Lately, nutrition seems to be something weighing heavily on my shoulders. Mema goes from picky to non picky faster than I have mood swings ( and that says a lot haha ) so I have to be prepared.
We're also in the works to move her to ANOTHER new day care and they don't have a kitchen. I will have to pack her lunch. Wow, that would be fun! (not ).
Speaking of daycare, just to throw some DRAMA into this post. The old daycare which we left, well the lady who was mema's teacher is being investigated for possibly hurting a baby on purpose. AND the day care she is currently in is falling apart and I am trying to get her into a better place although its not so convenient, its workable.
The place she is in right now seems to not be cleaning her well after she uses the bathroom. Nothing makes me feel more sick that changing her diaper only to see remnants of the last potty time stuck in the folds of her little chubby legs. Mema also has a sort of deformed roll on her upper thigh because of the way she was in my belly ( Frank Breech and stuck behind a fibroid ) so I am sure that adds to the work...BUT I PAY YOU TO TAKE EXCELLENT CARE OF MY CHILD. The school even sent her home wearing pants with P.OO on them ( and told us she had p.oo on her ) while she had two clean outfits in her cubby.
Maybe the 3rd time is the charm.
ARGH~!
Soooo I'm probably going to keep this blog going - mostly for nostalgic purposes.
I've tried to add some anonymity to it by removing our info in some place, so hopefully that helps.
Maya is doing amazing, she is 20 months old...doing EVERYTHING.
Give me a shout if you still read, I'm conjuring up some good posts so more to come! =)
I've tried to add some anonymity to it by removing our info in some place, so hopefully that helps.
Maya is doing amazing, she is 20 months old...doing EVERYTHING.
Give me a shout if you still read, I'm conjuring up some good posts so more to come! =)
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Hellooooo world.
Hey blog buddies, sorry its been a while. I have been in a whirlwind of work and finally got a moment to sit and write.
Some things going on with us..
Possible new jobs! a possible new city ( Don't fret, it will still be an earth conscience city like Asheville! ) and some family heart aches.
Dr.u's dad has come down with Parkinson Disease so we are hoping to move closer to them and help her mom take care of him. We haven't really told anyone this as of yet but its pretty much what our days look like.
What this means....
I am going to be working from home more often doing freelance research, IT and virtual assistant work. I may take up a part time regular job in IT or Administrative stuff to keep me busy as well. I do have to work but that doesn't mean it can't be fun!
I am also working on the domain I bought so I can move my blog over there. I have been working in Joomla and love it. I can't wait to publish it!
I start school ( online, come on now you know me and the web have an awesome love affair ) in a few weeks hopefully. I'm continuing on my natural sciences path and am super excited.
As for Miss Maya, she is doing AMAZING. She is talking in sentences now ( 18 months! ) and says the funniest things to us. Today she sang the French Fry song (she made it up) which was cute because she was eating Sweet Potato fries ! I have posted some new videos on Y.Tube and wanted to share this one...its ADORABLE!
Some things going on with us..
Possible new jobs! a possible new city ( Don't fret, it will still be an earth conscience city like Asheville! ) and some family heart aches.
Dr.u's dad has come down with Parkinson Disease so we are hoping to move closer to them and help her mom take care of him. We haven't really told anyone this as of yet but its pretty much what our days look like.
What this means....
I am going to be working from home more often doing freelance research, IT and virtual assistant work. I may take up a part time regular job in IT or Administrative stuff to keep me busy as well. I do have to work but that doesn't mean it can't be fun!
I am also working on the domain I bought so I can move my blog over there. I have been working in Joomla and love it. I can't wait to publish it!
I start school ( online, come on now you know me and the web have an awesome love affair ) in a few weeks hopefully. I'm continuing on my natural sciences path and am super excited.
As for Miss Maya, she is doing AMAZING. She is talking in sentences now ( 18 months! ) and says the funniest things to us. Today she sang the French Fry song (she made it up) which was cute because she was eating Sweet Potato fries ! I have posted some new videos on Y.Tube and wanted to share this one...its ADORABLE!
Friday, July 30, 2010
hey all! ok so I am going to move the blog over to wordpress, so stay tuned!
This weeks past craziness include:
Dru getting her foot run over and being on crutches
Me getting antibiotic restistant strep which of course included an awesome hospital visit!
and much much more!
Maya is doing fantastic and well, is a full fledged toddler.
and last but not least..
Click here for a giveaway!
This weeks past craziness include:
Dru getting her foot run over and being on crutches
Me getting antibiotic restistant strep which of course included an awesome hospital visit!
and much much more!
Maya is doing fantastic and well, is a full fledged toddler.
and last but not least..
Click here for a giveaway!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Vida Loca
Hey world, hows it going?
Well we have had our share of ups and down lately and it looks like we won our case against our employer. They were found in the "wrong" by the feds and although that is a good thing it is still really really sad for my other half. She lost a job she loved and well is pretty soured on the entire agency. One issue for her is the job she had was so industry specific that this is pretty much the ONLY agency she can work for in any city in the USA! its crazy!! Alas, things happen for a reason though...I know there are bigger things coming for us.
We've been battling stomach virus hell and strep in our house. Exhausting!
On to something fun, my friend D over at Lil Family Blog is having a give away! I love this and think its so worth it to enter. Tell her I sent ya and GOOD LUCK!!
Well we have had our share of ups and down lately and it looks like we won our case against our employer. They were found in the "wrong" by the feds and although that is a good thing it is still really really sad for my other half. She lost a job she loved and well is pretty soured on the entire agency. One issue for her is the job she had was so industry specific that this is pretty much the ONLY agency she can work for in any city in the USA! its crazy!! Alas, things happen for a reason though...I know there are bigger things coming for us.
We've been battling stomach virus hell and strep in our house. Exhausting!
On to something fun, my friend D over at Lil Family Blog is having a give away! I love this and think its so worth it to enter. Tell her I sent ya and GOOD LUCK!!
and I leave you with a pic of my big girl, she is so smart, funny and kind....AND CUTE!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
My wife woke me up last night telling me her wrist was swelling. She said she was going to the emergency room. It had been hurting for about a week and I guess it finally hurt her too much to sleep. They said its fractured......poor thing. We think she hurt herself at the gym last week.
I keep saying why does all this crap keep falling into our lap - I wish I knew.
I keep saying why does all this crap keep falling into our lap - I wish I knew.
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