It was such a gorgeous day out today! I cant believe it's just a few days into February and the temperature was in the mid 60's...AND we aren't even in South Carolina! Such a tease...but a nice one. If anyone can't wait until the Spring time, its me!! It was definitely flip flop weather today if you ask me and I totally would have worn mine if Mattison would have let me go back in the house to change my shoes. I'm in love with my flip flops. If it were up to me I'd wear them all day, every day. Usually I wear them up until the 1st day of December. Sadly, that's a true story. ;)
Had a great time with Mattie today--just the two of us. I asked her what she wanted to do and she wanted to do nothing but ride her bike around the block, so that's just what we did. I don't blame her...we needed to get out. Being cooped up in the house staring at the four walls gets boring and drives you nuts after awhile.
She hopped on her bike with her baby on her back (can't forget baby!) and went whipping around the block with me walking as fast as I could to catch up with her. Man, that girl is fast! She amazes me. Don't ever doubt her...she may be 3 but she will do just about anything anyone else can do...and most of the time she CAN do it. I was thinking back at the day she literally just hopped on her bike and just pedaled away. For weeks I had been teaching Mason how to pedal...showing him that if he pushed as hard as he could, his feet would go 'round and 'round and his bike would move. It was tough for him though because it just wasn't clicking with him and his legs just weren't strong enough to push the pedals.I was in shock with Mattie though. She was two and a half at time time! Mommy or Daddy is supposed to teach you how to ride a bike first, isnt that how it works? Well, I guess there is always teaching her how to ride without her training wheels then...
On our walk, I think I almost had a heart attack as she was pedaling around that one sharp turn on the sidewalk closer to our house. I was yelling at her to slow down and I hear her cute little voice in the distance yelling at me - "Its OK Mom, I'm fine. Catch up Mommy!" She had me cracking up, yet cringing at the same time thinking that she was going to wipe out at any second, BUT she made it. Of course she did, that's Mattison for ya.
On our second trip around the block, she jumped off her bike and found a ton of rocks..."Here Mommy these are for you". She's so thoughtful. :) My thoughts were-i love it, but where am I going to put these now? I hate throwing out anything that my kids thoughtfully picked up just for me. I have a ton of dead dandelions just sitting in a bag that Mason picked just for me in the summer time. What the heck is wrong with me? Lol.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Orthopedic doctors appt.
Hello Blog! :) It's been awhile. I have to say that I'm really disappointed in myself that I haven't set aside an hour every few days just to write away. I feel like there is no time in the day and when I finally get a minute to myself when the kids are in bed...I like to catch up on my favorite TV shows since I feel like Dora and Bubble guppies are on half my life! Hopefully I'll get better at this writing stuff.
Today was Mason's Orthopedic doctor's appointment at Dupont. It was SUCH a nice day out so I was hoping it was going to be a great appointment. I RARELY look forward to his Dupont appointments that's for sure. I was looking forward to seeing what the doctor was going to say about his leg braces--how he felt that he was doing with them on and when he thought that mason wouldn't have to wear them anymore. I'm in no rush to get them off because although it feels like it has been forever that he has had them on, February 15th will only be a year. Mason never complains about them either. Since they have batman printed all over them (thank goodness for batman!), he thinks that he is a superhero and it gives him superpowers. Little does he know, he is MY little superhero! I'll never forget when he was in regular Pre-K, his teacher told me that Mason said that his braces protected him. :)
I see such an improvement with the way Mason is walking and running! He isn't dragging his leg so much anymore and because he isn't working so hard to drag his leg, he doesn't get so tired all of the time WHICH MEANS I don't have to pick him up (man is he getting heavy!) and he doesn't have to sit in the stroller if we are out and about. Sounds silly to some, but for the most part he has been able to walk long distances without telling me that he is tired and needs a break which then makes us break out with the stroller. I hope that means that him being in the heat in the summer will be better for him too. We shall see.
The doctor said that everything looked great! Mason weighs 48 lbs (gee, no wonder why I'm having a hard time picking him up) and he wants him to continue physical & occupational therapy of course and continue stretching him after shower time. He also said that in a few months Mason is going to outgrow his braces so starting in the summer, Mason can start wearing regular shoes without the braces on and see how he does. We can always order bigger ones of course and put them back on if we feel it would be necessary. Yes...progress! I always remind myself...the (mild) Cerebral Palsy will never go away, it can only improve in time if we keep doing what we are doing with Mason. Sometimes I wish he was old enough to understand why he gets therapy at school, why I travel 45 minutes to take him to outpatient therapy all of the time, why he gets medicine twice a day, why gets poked and praded (is that even a word?) constantly, why he has to get this test and that test done...the list could go on and on. I try to explain to him, but he just doesn't get it and I don't expect him to right now. It makes me sad to think about it sometimes...he probably thinks that he is never left alone and that is when the anger and frustration from him comes out. I recently realized that most likely the reason he is not a big fan of talking on the phone is because a lot of the time, the person on the other end doesn't understand him. His speech has definitely been improving though which makes me so happy! When he is old enough to understand, I hope he knows that I am doing all of this because I love him so much and I want nothing but the best for him. I once had a neurologist (who I don't go to anymore!) say to me in conversation...WELL he won't be the star player on the football team or anything....I wanted to cry and smack her at the same time. How dare you crush a mother's dream! Eat your words lady. I'll show you. :)
Today was Mason's Orthopedic doctor's appointment at Dupont. It was SUCH a nice day out so I was hoping it was going to be a great appointment. I RARELY look forward to his Dupont appointments that's for sure. I was looking forward to seeing what the doctor was going to say about his leg braces--how he felt that he was doing with them on and when he thought that mason wouldn't have to wear them anymore. I'm in no rush to get them off because although it feels like it has been forever that he has had them on, February 15th will only be a year. Mason never complains about them either. Since they have batman printed all over them (thank goodness for batman!), he thinks that he is a superhero and it gives him superpowers. Little does he know, he is MY little superhero! I'll never forget when he was in regular Pre-K, his teacher told me that Mason said that his braces protected him. :)
I see such an improvement with the way Mason is walking and running! He isn't dragging his leg so much anymore and because he isn't working so hard to drag his leg, he doesn't get so tired all of the time WHICH MEANS I don't have to pick him up (man is he getting heavy!) and he doesn't have to sit in the stroller if we are out and about. Sounds silly to some, but for the most part he has been able to walk long distances without telling me that he is tired and needs a break which then makes us break out with the stroller. I hope that means that him being in the heat in the summer will be better for him too. We shall see.
The doctor said that everything looked great! Mason weighs 48 lbs (gee, no wonder why I'm having a hard time picking him up) and he wants him to continue physical & occupational therapy of course and continue stretching him after shower time. He also said that in a few months Mason is going to outgrow his braces so starting in the summer, Mason can start wearing regular shoes without the braces on and see how he does. We can always order bigger ones of course and put them back on if we feel it would be necessary. Yes...progress! I always remind myself...the (mild) Cerebral Palsy will never go away, it can only improve in time if we keep doing what we are doing with Mason. Sometimes I wish he was old enough to understand why he gets therapy at school, why I travel 45 minutes to take him to outpatient therapy all of the time, why he gets medicine twice a day, why gets poked and praded (is that even a word?) constantly, why he has to get this test and that test done...the list could go on and on. I try to explain to him, but he just doesn't get it and I don't expect him to right now. It makes me sad to think about it sometimes...he probably thinks that he is never left alone and that is when the anger and frustration from him comes out. I recently realized that most likely the reason he is not a big fan of talking on the phone is because a lot of the time, the person on the other end doesn't understand him. His speech has definitely been improving though which makes me so happy! When he is old enough to understand, I hope he knows that I am doing all of this because I love him so much and I want nothing but the best for him. I once had a neurologist (who I don't go to anymore!) say to me in conversation...WELL he won't be the star player on the football team or anything....I wanted to cry and smack her at the same time. How dare you crush a mother's dream! Eat your words lady. I'll show you. :)
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| Of course Mommy thought a photo shoot would be fun while waiting for the Doctor. "The best thing about having a sister was that I always had a friend." |
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| Mason and his other best friend "Doggie" checking out the construction. |
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| Having fun on Dupont's playground. Racing down the slide! Mommy didn't realize there was a puddle of water waiting for us at the end....oops! |
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| Loving the swings! |
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| Momma's girl |
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| He was laughing so hard that he had a hard time laughing! :) |
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
We had such a nice Thanksgiving on Thursday! My Mom and Dad came to NJ to spend Thanksgiving with us. We were so happy to be able to spend time with them because we miss them a lot. They were here in NJ the day before and were able to come over for a visit. The kids just couldn't wait to see them! Especially Mason...he says he misses his Pop-Pop all of the time and talks about doing the things that only him and Pop-Pop do. Fishing and working on trucks is #1 on his list. :)
That night they decided to take the kids out to get some pizza so that I could get some grocery shopping done by myself. I love pizza but the thought of shopping by myself is like music to my ears. Yes please!
Mom was planning on cooking here (thank you!) and Matt's mom was cooking too of course, so Matt and I decided that he would take Mattie with him to his moms and I would stay here and spend time with my mom since I don't get to see them a lot. My dad took Mason with him early Thanksgiving morning to pick up a truck. Of course Mason wanted to go--he loves anything with the word truck, although I don't think it would matter where he went with Pop-Pop, as long as they were together. The night before, Mason packed a small back pack with snacks, some cars (for him and pop-pop to play with together, lol), his toy tools, and some gloves so that he could work on a truck too. He cracks me up when he packs his "bag" because he always knows to grab his tools when he goes anywhere with his Pop-Pop.
Mattie looked like such a big girl on Thanksgiving. I put her in a dress that Mom-Mom gave her last year that she never wore. It was pink and brown (my fav). She looked too cute! I'm surprised she left it on...she hates dresses! She even let G braid her hair which made her look like an even bigger girl.
While my mom was cooking, I was able to run to CVS...again another yay! A few minutes out by myself. I had looked at the ad's the night before and CVS was having a buy one get one free toy deal, so I figured I would just stop in and see what kind of stuff they had for the kids for Christmas. I ended up leaving with $40 worth of stuff. Oops.
Matt & Mattie got back home before my mom even finished dinner. Matt was out the door again and off to work and wouldn't be home until the morning. I was sad that he had to go because I wasn't able to see him all day, but Im glad that he got to spend the day with his Mom and brothers.
My brother and the kids came over for a quick visit before dinner and then right before dinner was done my dad and Mason came home. I couldn't wait to see my little man! I had missed him. He had a great time though and wouldn't stop talking about his fun day out with Pop-Pop.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you had as great of a Thanksgiving as I did. I have a lot to be thankful for!
That night they decided to take the kids out to get some pizza so that I could get some grocery shopping done by myself. I love pizza but the thought of shopping by myself is like music to my ears. Yes please!
Mom was planning on cooking here (thank you!) and Matt's mom was cooking too of course, so Matt and I decided that he would take Mattie with him to his moms and I would stay here and spend time with my mom since I don't get to see them a lot. My dad took Mason with him early Thanksgiving morning to pick up a truck. Of course Mason wanted to go--he loves anything with the word truck, although I don't think it would matter where he went with Pop-Pop, as long as they were together. The night before, Mason packed a small back pack with snacks, some cars (for him and pop-pop to play with together, lol), his toy tools, and some gloves so that he could work on a truck too. He cracks me up when he packs his "bag" because he always knows to grab his tools when he goes anywhere with his Pop-Pop.
Mattie looked like such a big girl on Thanksgiving. I put her in a dress that Mom-Mom gave her last year that she never wore. It was pink and brown (my fav). She looked too cute! I'm surprised she left it on...she hates dresses! She even let G braid her hair which made her look like an even bigger girl.
While my mom was cooking, I was able to run to CVS...again another yay! A few minutes out by myself. I had looked at the ad's the night before and CVS was having a buy one get one free toy deal, so I figured I would just stop in and see what kind of stuff they had for the kids for Christmas. I ended up leaving with $40 worth of stuff. Oops.
Matt & Mattie got back home before my mom even finished dinner. Matt was out the door again and off to work and wouldn't be home until the morning. I was sad that he had to go because I wasn't able to see him all day, but Im glad that he got to spend the day with his Mom and brothers.
My brother and the kids came over for a quick visit before dinner and then right before dinner was done my dad and Mason came home. I couldn't wait to see my little man! I had missed him. He had a great time though and wouldn't stop talking about his fun day out with Pop-Pop.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you had as great of a Thanksgiving as I did. I have a lot to be thankful for!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
M's Thanksgiving feast
I went to Mason's school today for his Thanksgiving feast. I have been looking forward to this since I got a paper in his book bag saying that I was chosen to make...turkey. Um...hello? Wrong mom for that job! I have never made a turkey in my life. Funny, I know. Usually we have dinner at my MIL's house or we go to South Carolina for Thanksgiving to spend time with my mom and dad, SO I never had to worry about a TURKEY! I went into Mason's school to visit his classroom the day after I got that paper and before I left the teacher asked if the turkey was OK with me. I'm thinking - Hmmmm...do I lie to her and tell her that I'd rather be the mom to bring in juice boxes or napkins?? She said she immediately thought of me when thinking of someone to make one and bring it in. Do I have Susie Homemaker written on my forehead or something?! I told her that they were all going to be my little guinea pigs because this would be the first turkey that I have ever made. She asked me if I was sure and I said yup, I'm making this turkey!! Aaaah I've never been so nervous to make something in my life.
Last night before I went to bed, I think I read the directions on how to make this thing a bazillion times. If I messed this up, seriously what the heck would I do? To make a long story short, at almost 30 years old I cooked an awesome first turkey. It was so easy...I'm a big fan of easy, so maybe there WILL be a next time. :)
The Thanksgiving feast at the school was too cute--the parents waited around the classroom for a few minutes until the kids came in. I couldn't wait to see Mason as always! The kids came filing in and then there was mason with his little Thanksgiving hat on. He looked so cute. I saw him looking for me and when he spotted me, he gave me a big smile and waved. I noticed his little face got red too when he walked in and saw the crowd...poor thing...gets that from his momma. I should let him know now that unfortunately the red face thing will never go away so he should probably just get used to it now.
The kids sang a song and then got in line to get their food, buffet style. As I'm watching Mason, I am just thinking to myself that he is getting TOO big. Seriously, how did this happen. He was in line, just talking away and laughing with the other little boy in front of him. He just looked like a mini adult having a conversation with a friend. It was actually really cute...he was cracking up over what the little boy said...but man...the years fly by way too fast. Cant I just keep him this little forever?
I finally got to go over to Mason's table while he was eating. I couldn't wait to give that handsome boy a huge kiss! He got really excited to see that I walked over and gave me a big hug. He told me that he was glad that I was here and that he loved me. Seriously, how did I get so lucky to have such a sweet boy? He reminds me that he loves me ALL the time, no matter where we are. He also felt the need to introduce me to all of his friends and let them know that I was his mommy. He got up from the table, found one of his favorite friends, and brought him over to me and said, "Mommy, this is "B", "B" this is MY mommy! Say hi to my mommy" with the proudest little smile ever. After that one, he brought the next one over to me until I met every single one of his classmates (true story). A few of the moms looked a little confused and I could only imagine what they were thinking - why is this little boy making my child get up from the table and walk over to his mom? I had to explain to two of the moms that he was just really excited for me to meet his friends. :) I'll be honest--it made me feel like he was so proud that out of ALL the moms there, that girl over there (me) was his!
Before we were about to leave (with Mason in hand of course because he wouldn't let me leave without him), I noticed all of the kids' Thanksgiving artwork hanging up. THEN I spotted the "I am thankful for" board (my favorite!). Who isn't excited to see what their child is thankful for every year? I look forward to seeing these every T-giving. I spotted Mason's name right away and there it was...."I am thankful for my mom". I saw that a lot of his friends said that they were thankful for their dogs or cats or baby sisters or dads and then there was M....ason...thankful for me. What he doesnt realize is that I AM the thankful one. <3 Love that boy more than he'll ever know!
Last night before I went to bed, I think I read the directions on how to make this thing a bazillion times. If I messed this up, seriously what the heck would I do? To make a long story short, at almost 30 years old I cooked an awesome first turkey. It was so easy...I'm a big fan of easy, so maybe there WILL be a next time. :)
The Thanksgiving feast at the school was too cute--the parents waited around the classroom for a few minutes until the kids came in. I couldn't wait to see Mason as always! The kids came filing in and then there was mason with his little Thanksgiving hat on. He looked so cute. I saw him looking for me and when he spotted me, he gave me a big smile and waved. I noticed his little face got red too when he walked in and saw the crowd...poor thing...gets that from his momma. I should let him know now that unfortunately the red face thing will never go away so he should probably just get used to it now.
The kids sang a song and then got in line to get their food, buffet style. As I'm watching Mason, I am just thinking to myself that he is getting TOO big. Seriously, how did this happen. He was in line, just talking away and laughing with the other little boy in front of him. He just looked like a mini adult having a conversation with a friend. It was actually really cute...he was cracking up over what the little boy said...but man...the years fly by way too fast. Cant I just keep him this little forever?
I finally got to go over to Mason's table while he was eating. I couldn't wait to give that handsome boy a huge kiss! He got really excited to see that I walked over and gave me a big hug. He told me that he was glad that I was here and that he loved me. Seriously, how did I get so lucky to have such a sweet boy? He reminds me that he loves me ALL the time, no matter where we are. He also felt the need to introduce me to all of his friends and let them know that I was his mommy. He got up from the table, found one of his favorite friends, and brought him over to me and said, "Mommy, this is "B", "B" this is MY mommy! Say hi to my mommy" with the proudest little smile ever. After that one, he brought the next one over to me until I met every single one of his classmates (true story). A few of the moms looked a little confused and I could only imagine what they were thinking - why is this little boy making my child get up from the table and walk over to his mom? I had to explain to two of the moms that he was just really excited for me to meet his friends. :) I'll be honest--it made me feel like he was so proud that out of ALL the moms there, that girl over there (me) was his!
Before we were about to leave (with Mason in hand of course because he wouldn't let me leave without him), I noticed all of the kids' Thanksgiving artwork hanging up. THEN I spotted the "I am thankful for" board (my favorite!). Who isn't excited to see what their child is thankful for every year? I look forward to seeing these every T-giving. I spotted Mason's name right away and there it was...."I am thankful for my mom". I saw that a lot of his friends said that they were thankful for their dogs or cats or baby sisters or dads and then there was M....ason...thankful for me. What he doesnt realize is that I AM the thankful one. <3 Love that boy more than he'll ever know!
Mason & his favorite friend from school
Friday, November 11, 2011
Steps for seizures
Last Saturday was the Epilepsy walk for Clayton's Hope at Washington Lake Park. I was super excited for it because I know that I'm finally ready to take a few steps forward with all of this...and this walk would be my first step. I had everything out and ready for it the night before because 1) I am SO not a morning person. I knew that once I set my alarm for "super early in the morning" that I would be hitting the snooze button twenty times and 2) If you know me at all, you know that the #1 thing on my top ten "i hate list" is being cold, so I had to make sure that we were nice and warm.
So that morning was a bit rushed. I forget why, but I do remember running up and down the stairs a few times. It's probably because of that SNOOZE BUTTON that I love so much. We did look cute in our matching purple shirts though. I even bought Matt one, although he couldn't come because of work. Purple is the color that represents Epilepsy awareness and November is Epilepsy awareness month, just an FYI.
When we finally got to the park, I felt really overwhelmed all of a sudden and I started to get emotional. I'm not sure why - maybe it's because this is something that I have been wanting to do for awhile? Maybe it's because I am the mom to a child with Epilepsy and even though I make the best of "it is what it is", it still hurts? Maybe it's because I was going to be surrounded by people who understand and to me that is weight lifted off of my shoulders? Maybe it's because I was by myself and it was just the three of us? I could go on and on but I really don't have a solid answer of why I felt the way I did at that moment. What I do know is that my tears dried quickly the second I opened the car door and the wind hit me. Whew-cold!
After registering, I happen to look over and I noticed a little boy all bundled up in his coat trying to stay warm. He was walking around in circles, pointing up to the sky, and mimicking words, but no words were coming out out of his mouth. All with the sweetest little smile on his face. I knew right away what this little boy had and I really just wanted to walk over to him and give him a hug. It took me back to 3 and a half years ago and remembering all of the things that Mason did to lead him to being diagnosed with Complex-partial Epilepsy. I also thought to myself after taking myself back that Mason has come so far since then. He has been on so many different medicines and combinations of medicines to get him to where he is today. There are so many different kinds of Epilepsy and every person's body and intake is different. Some people NEVER find the right medicine or combo of meds (if they choose to do medication) to lesson or control their seizures and that makes me very sad, but selfishly thankful that we are on the right path for Mason. If only there were a cure...
Overall, the walk was amazing. I got to see Clayton and hear about his "story". There were SO many people there and it made me smile. ALL of these people were here supporting this. WOW. I will admit that this momma didnt make it twice around the park though. Me by myself + my huge PITA double stroller = not a good combo. Mason ran for a few minutes (it was so cute), but his legs get tired after awhile so it's in the stroller he goes and Mattison...well she was just along for the ride encouraging her brother to run faster, but yelled for him to "stay with mom" when he was getting a bit TOO fast for us. Leave it to her, the mini Mommy. Hopefully Matt will have off the day of the next year's walk so that way he can just push the stroller the whole time. We will make it twice around the park for sure then! :)
So that morning was a bit rushed. I forget why, but I do remember running up and down the stairs a few times. It's probably because of that SNOOZE BUTTON that I love so much. We did look cute in our matching purple shirts though. I even bought Matt one, although he couldn't come because of work. Purple is the color that represents Epilepsy awareness and November is Epilepsy awareness month, just an FYI.
When we finally got to the park, I felt really overwhelmed all of a sudden and I started to get emotional. I'm not sure why - maybe it's because this is something that I have been wanting to do for awhile? Maybe it's because I am the mom to a child with Epilepsy and even though I make the best of "it is what it is", it still hurts? Maybe it's because I was going to be surrounded by people who understand and to me that is weight lifted off of my shoulders? Maybe it's because I was by myself and it was just the three of us? I could go on and on but I really don't have a solid answer of why I felt the way I did at that moment. What I do know is that my tears dried quickly the second I opened the car door and the wind hit me. Whew-cold!
After registering, I happen to look over and I noticed a little boy all bundled up in his coat trying to stay warm. He was walking around in circles, pointing up to the sky, and mimicking words, but no words were coming out out of his mouth. All with the sweetest little smile on his face. I knew right away what this little boy had and I really just wanted to walk over to him and give him a hug. It took me back to 3 and a half years ago and remembering all of the things that Mason did to lead him to being diagnosed with Complex-partial Epilepsy. I also thought to myself after taking myself back that Mason has come so far since then. He has been on so many different medicines and combinations of medicines to get him to where he is today. There are so many different kinds of Epilepsy and every person's body and intake is different. Some people NEVER find the right medicine or combo of meds (if they choose to do medication) to lesson or control their seizures and that makes me very sad, but selfishly thankful that we are on the right path for Mason. If only there were a cure...
Overall, the walk was amazing. I got to see Clayton and hear about his "story". There were SO many people there and it made me smile. ALL of these people were here supporting this. WOW. I will admit that this momma didnt make it twice around the park though. Me by myself + my huge PITA double stroller = not a good combo. Mason ran for a few minutes (it was so cute), but his legs get tired after awhile so it's in the stroller he goes and Mattison...well she was just along for the ride encouraging her brother to run faster, but yelled for him to "stay with mom" when he was getting a bit TOO fast for us. Leave it to her, the mini Mommy. Hopefully Matt will have off the day of the next year's walk so that way he can just push the stroller the whole time. We will make it twice around the park for sure then! :)
Friday, November 4, 2011
The Elf on a Shelf
Last night we finally read 'The Elf on a Shelf' book to m&m. They were both super excited when Daddy showed them the bag with the "special book" in it. I think Mommy was just as excited :) It's probably a little early to be reading it already, but that's OK. Santa is at the mall already isn't he? And when the kids start with their "I want this for Christmas and I want that" after seeing the toy commercials on TV, then its time to start telling them that Santa is watching...every...move...they...make.
After reading the story, Mason declared that our little Elf's name should be SPONGEBOB! Spongebob? I should have known. I'm surprised he didn't say Scooby Doo to be honest. Well, I'm definitely not having another spongebob in the house, so I told him that the real Spongebob Squarepants wouldn't appreciate his name being taken by an Elf...especially an Elf that wasn't yellow. SO I suggested Elfie. Typical me to be choosing a name like that. The kids loved it though! Yay! Daddy, not so much. Oh well, mommy wins! So, our little man's name is Elfie and I think its just the perfect name for him. :) I wonder how many other "Elfie's" are out there hiding around in people's houses, lol. Our Elf magically appeared above our fireplace when the kids weren't looking. I even got pictures of m&m standing underneath him. After that, the kids went right upstairs to bed but not before saying goodnight to him. Mattie even blew him a kissy and told him she'd see him in the morning.
This morning, Mason was the first one to spot little Elfie. He was up on top of the curtain rod in the living room. I thought no one would find him...at least not right away. Hmmm...I guess I'll have to hide him in a better spot tonight. Before bed time tonight, Mason says to me, "He's not a real Elf mom". What!! I think I went on and on for about 5 minutes explaining to him just HOW real Elfie was. I cant not let him think that this Elf ISN'T real already!
We have an early day tomorrow morning, but I am super excited for it. Our purple shirts are out and ready for us to wear! We are walking for an organization called Clayton's Hope. It's an Epilepsy walk and it is something that I have been wanting to do for a long time. Three & a half years later (wow three & a half years? I feel like I have been dealing with this for a freaking lifetime), Im finally ready to get out there and do this. Not that I never wanted to, but I had a very hard time with this whole Epilepsy thing for the longest time. Sometimes...I still do. In fact, in reality I hate Epilepsy and what it has done to so many adults & children, including my own. I think I tell EPILEPSY that I hate it every morning and every night when I look at the medicine that I have to give my kid because of it or when he struggles because he cant do something like the rest of the world. I just wish it would go away. I wish there was a cure. I wish that somehow it could magically be given to me instead so that Mason didn't have to go through this every friggen day. When I blow out my candles every year on my birthday, you can bet that this is what I wish for. When I see a "wishie" floating around on a Spring day & catch it, yup thats right, that is my wish. When I see a rainbow, it reminds me that maybe this could be THE day for all of this to disappear. But for now, I continue to be strong & optomostic... and I have hope...lots of it because without it who knows where I would be right now. You know what, I do know where I would be. I'd still be right here doing what I do everyday, trying to be the best Mommy that I know how to be to those two beautiful blue eyed kids, who I am so very lucky to call my own.
After reading the story, Mason declared that our little Elf's name should be SPONGEBOB! Spongebob? I should have known. I'm surprised he didn't say Scooby Doo to be honest. Well, I'm definitely not having another spongebob in the house, so I told him that the real Spongebob Squarepants wouldn't appreciate his name being taken by an Elf...especially an Elf that wasn't yellow. SO I suggested Elfie. Typical me to be choosing a name like that. The kids loved it though! Yay! Daddy, not so much. Oh well, mommy wins! So, our little man's name is Elfie and I think its just the perfect name for him. :) I wonder how many other "Elfie's" are out there hiding around in people's houses, lol. Our Elf magically appeared above our fireplace when the kids weren't looking. I even got pictures of m&m standing underneath him. After that, the kids went right upstairs to bed but not before saying goodnight to him. Mattie even blew him a kissy and told him she'd see him in the morning.
This morning, Mason was the first one to spot little Elfie. He was up on top of the curtain rod in the living room. I thought no one would find him...at least not right away. Hmmm...I guess I'll have to hide him in a better spot tonight. Before bed time tonight, Mason says to me, "He's not a real Elf mom". What!! I think I went on and on for about 5 minutes explaining to him just HOW real Elfie was. I cant not let him think that this Elf ISN'T real already!
We have an early day tomorrow morning, but I am super excited for it. Our purple shirts are out and ready for us to wear! We are walking for an organization called Clayton's Hope. It's an Epilepsy walk and it is something that I have been wanting to do for a long time. Three & a half years later (wow three & a half years? I feel like I have been dealing with this for a freaking lifetime), Im finally ready to get out there and do this. Not that I never wanted to, but I had a very hard time with this whole Epilepsy thing for the longest time. Sometimes...I still do. In fact, in reality I hate Epilepsy and what it has done to so many adults & children, including my own. I think I tell EPILEPSY that I hate it every morning and every night when I look at the medicine that I have to give my kid because of it or when he struggles because he cant do something like the rest of the world. I just wish it would go away. I wish there was a cure. I wish that somehow it could magically be given to me instead so that Mason didn't have to go through this every friggen day. When I blow out my candles every year on my birthday, you can bet that this is what I wish for. When I see a "wishie" floating around on a Spring day & catch it, yup thats right, that is my wish. When I see a rainbow, it reminds me that maybe this could be THE day for all of this to disappear. But for now, I continue to be strong & optomostic... and I have hope...lots of it because without it who knows where I would be right now. You know what, I do know where I would be. I'd still be right here doing what I do everyday, trying to be the best Mommy that I know how to be to those two beautiful blue eyed kids, who I am so very lucky to call my own.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
New dinner recipe
Made some more chocolate covered pretzel rods yesterday with m&m when Mason got home from school (yum!). I never realized how easy it was to make these. Mom, why didn't we make these things years ago?! I did burn a hole in one of my Tupperware containers though. I guess I had the chocolate melting in the microwave for too long. Oops. ;) Later, we are taking some over to the neighbors to share. Hope they like!
I also found a new crockpot recipe yesterday to make for dinner. I chose chicken and dumplings since it took 5-6 hours to cook in the crock pot and not 8 hours. I needed some time to run to Shoprite and I didn't feel like eating dinner at 8pm. I loveeee my crock pot though! I'm not the best cook in the world (poor Matt), so it makes my days SO much easier. I found it off of one of my favorite crock pot recipe websites ~ http://www.crockpotgirls.com/. Their recipes are simple and easy to make (just my style!), and most of the ingredients listed don't cost much (another plus). I'll definitely be making this again. The only thing that I did differently that wasn't listed on the recipe itself was that I shredded the chicken in the crock pot before I served it. That lliterally took a minute. I'll post the recipe below. Another yum for the day!
I love to quote my kids as many of you have figured out by now. I want to remember the cute things that they say, so here goes another one. While we were sitting at the dinner table, Mason started talking about school (to stall from eating his dinner I'm sure). He told me that his class went outside to play today and that they played a game called ghost and then duck duck goose. He went on and on and what I got from what he was telling me was that there was a boy outside who was sitting by himself. He looked sad so Mason went up to him and asked him if he wanted to play and then the boy got happy because he had someone to play with. Hearing this little story from my little boy sure did make me one proud Mama. :)
Slow cooker Chicken & Dumplings
Ingredients:
I also found a new crockpot recipe yesterday to make for dinner. I chose chicken and dumplings since it took 5-6 hours to cook in the crock pot and not 8 hours. I needed some time to run to Shoprite and I didn't feel like eating dinner at 8pm. I loveeee my crock pot though! I'm not the best cook in the world (poor Matt), so it makes my days SO much easier. I found it off of one of my favorite crock pot recipe websites ~ http://www.crockpotgirls.com/. Their recipes are simple and easy to make (just my style!), and most of the ingredients listed don't cost much (another plus). I'll definitely be making this again. The only thing that I did differently that wasn't listed on the recipe itself was that I shredded the chicken in the crock pot before I served it. That lliterally took a minute. I'll post the recipe below. Another yum for the day!
I love to quote my kids as many of you have figured out by now. I want to remember the cute things that they say, so here goes another one. While we were sitting at the dinner table, Mason started talking about school (to stall from eating his dinner I'm sure). He told me that his class went outside to play today and that they played a game called ghost and then duck duck goose. He went on and on and what I got from what he was telling me was that there was a boy outside who was sitting by himself. He looked sad so Mason went up to him and asked him if he wanted to play and then the boy got happy because he had someone to play with. Hearing this little story from my little boy sure did make me one proud Mama. :)
Slow cooker Chicken & Dumplings
Ingredients:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
Directions:
Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center or for 30-40 additional minutes.
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
Directions:
Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker and fill with enough water to cover.
Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center or for 30-40 additional minutes.
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