http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/ Infertility and Adoption online interactive support community for your family-building efforts. Information and discussion includes infertility, adoption, pregnancy, parenting and surrogacy issues. en Wed, 22 May 2013 11:47:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/ http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/74355-missing-you-today.html Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:20:16 GMT My little Sadie. Two years have gone by since your little heart stopped. My purple swirl....that is what I see when I think of you. No one has mentioned you today....but I am ok with it. I remember you. I love you. One day we will see each other again. In light and love, my sweet baby. My little Sadie. Two years have gone by since your little heart stopped. My purple swirl....that is what I see when I think of you.

No one has mentioned you today....but I am ok with it. I remember you. I love you. One day we will see each other again. In light and love, my sweet baby. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/74355-missing-you-today.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/73033-ladies-man.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:57:04 GMT My son....Rico Suave. Apparently, at recess, he likes the swings. Ok, that is fine. But there is a group of girls that like to push him on the swing, more or less, taking care of him. He smiles and laughs. They think he needs the help, and are more than happy to do so. Now, he is more... My son....Rico Suave.

Apparently, at recess, he likes the swings. Ok, that is fine.

But there is a group of girls that like to push him on the swing, more or less, taking care of him. He smiles and laughs. They think he needs the help, and are more than happy to do so.

Now, he is more than capable of swinging on his own, but prefers the attention afforded by the girls. Little stinker! :D ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/73033-ladies-man.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72896-why-taking-holiday-picture-so-hard.html Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:45:49 GMT I swear...I am going to throttle someone soon. I have been trying since 10:30am, and it is going on 2pm. Caeden is not listening at all. She is moving, or closing her eyes, or doing something to annoy Nicholas. Then I get upset, and she starts to cry. Then we have to stop. Replay this... I swear...I am going to throttle someone soon. I have been trying since 10:30am, and it is going on 2pm.

Caeden is not listening at all. She is moving, or closing her eyes, or doing something to annoy Nicholas. Then I get upset, and she starts to cry. Then we have to stop.

Replay this scene over and over again.

GRRR. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72896-why-taking-holiday-picture-so-hard.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72060-beauty-school-drop-out.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:39:32 GMT No graduation day for you....
Beauty school drop out....
Missed your mid-terms and flunked shampoo


(I love the movie Grease)

But seriously, this was me last night.

I colored my hair again (I didn't like the color from the other night). Managed to get hair dye all over the place. Stepped in a drip (didn't know it), and tracked it all over the bathroom, on the white linoleum (oh well, we hated it anyway). BIG drip on my shoulder, and my boob (which rubbed onto my upper arm) which now looks like my DH beat me.

Stained my glasses (you really can't see it since it is my ear piece). And my nails are stained from washing the color out. Oh, and when Caeden moved her toothpaste this morning, apparently the dye got on there too and stained the painted wood (which was going to be re-painted any way).

And since we were already making a mess....

I bleached my arm hair. Spilt the accelerator all over my vanity. Applied the mix to one arm, waited....and found out it didn't work because I didn't add enough accelerator. So added more, tried again. Better the second time, but some areas need a retouch. But I got creme all over because the little tray wasn't big enough to mix the batch I needed.

You really would think I was a 4 yr old playing in my mom's make-up..... ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72060-beauty-school-drop-out.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72021-lesson-organization.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:22:01 GMT Caeden is not a born organized person. She does OK, but definitely room for improvement.

This week she had multiple books for school, all for different things (library, reading group, weekly reading, extra stuff....). Granted, I couldn't keep track of it either!!! But part of that is because Caeden didn't know what was what.

I spoke to her teacher this morning, and clarified a few things. Apparently this week is an anomally and it should be more clear from here out. But I suggested that she have Caeden make a list of what is what....for her sake, and for mine. (I had to remind her teacher that her TWIN brother also is coming home with books, and his are due on different days than hers, and we are going to loose track!)

We finally figured out her "Reading Counts" book for the week, but the quiz is on Friday. Teacher said she will have her pick a shorter book....I said no. That is what she picked. She needs to learn some responsibility (apparently she picked this book on Monday and never brought it home). So if she doesn't do as well on the quiz, she will learn that she needs to bring her book home every night.

I am a meanie.

Actually, I think she will be just fine. She is a smart cookie. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/72021-lesson-organization.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71910-if-you-need-something-ask-busy-person.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:18:20 GMT Why do I do this to myself? My plate is full, and I am just heaping on more! Need to make a list, a schedule, and then just do it all!! Why do I do this to myself? My plate is full, and I am just heaping on more!

Need to make a list, a schedule, and then just do it all!! ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71910-if-you-need-something-ask-busy-person.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71791-oh-please-let-me-get-through-today.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:20:02 GMT Yesterday just SUCKED. I can't find one redeeming part of yesterday. And today I am in a funk and having a hard time getting going.

I really need to go make lunch for the kids, and don't wanna. Wish they could buy lunch, but alas, the school makes you prepurchase tickets and we didn't buy for today.

My hip is killing me. Not sure what I did.

My weight is up a little.

My motivation to do more than watch tv is just not there, which is really not me. But I am hoping if I can just plow through today and prove to myself that I can, then maybe I will land on my feet. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71791-oh-please-let-me-get-through-today.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71759-i-should-have-had-higher-expectations.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:33:32 GMT early in our marriage. My boss is having his 10th wedding anniversary next week. He is taking his wife away for 3 days to a very $$$ resort. And in addition... He is doing 10 days of presents! Each one is picked to have some significance in their dating or married life. Some are... early in our marriage.


My boss is having his 10th wedding anniversary next week. He is taking his wife away for 3 days to a very $$$ resort. And in addition...

He is doing 10 days of presents! Each one is picked to have some significance in their dating or married life. Some are big...some are small. These include:

A new jacket from J. Jill
New golf shirt
Favorite candies

I said...you are such a romantic! He said...no, my wife set the expectations high.


This guy has outdone himself every year that I have known him (7 yrs). My husband.....if I get a card I am lucky.

I am not saying that my husband should spend lots and lots of money, but just a little thought might be nice.

My boss's wife is lucky to have him...he is a good guy. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71759-i-should-have-had-higher-expectations.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71643-big-girl-room-pics.html Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:07:16 GMT I finally feel like her room is coming together. My big girl...loves how high her bed is!! Image: http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg70/MomNC_photos/DSCN5590.jpg The dresser....cool cork board! Has her birthday plate, her rock collection, her jewelry box....all the important things! ... I finally feel like her room is coming together.

My big girl...loves how high her bed is!!



The dresser....cool cork board! Has her birthday plate, her rock collection, her jewelry box....all the important things!






Small book shelf

]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71643-big-girl-room-pics.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71630-new-idea-teacher-gift.html Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:20:42 GMT Moss terrariums! OMG, I found these on etsy, and I found instructions on making your own. So cute. Neat project that the kids and I can make together. Something that the teacher can keep in the classroom for decoration. Not too expensive since most of what you need you can find cheap. I... Moss terrariums!

OMG, I found these on etsy, and I found instructions on making your own. So cute.

Neat project that the kids and I can make together. Something that the teacher can keep in the classroom for decoration. Not too expensive since most of what you need you can find cheap.

I am excited to try it. ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71630-new-idea-teacher-gift.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71629-big-girl-room.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:20:31 GMT I was able to score quite a deal for Caeden's room today from Craigslist. A dresser, bookshelf, mirror, and bed for $50!!

As a result, there was a massive re-org of her room. Out came the bookshelf that didn't match anything. Out came her Disney Princess Vanity Table. We tossed a bunch of junkie things.

Placed special things on her dresser. The mirror has a cork board, so up when her birthday cards. Set up her cd player (with cds in a box next to it). And she decided that she is too big for her Disney Princess Dress up clothes. So we boxed that up. making room for big girl things.

Her room looks so different. Bigger. Older. Didn't change anything major (we painted around Christmas; same bed spread she has had for 2 yrs). But it looks older.

Daddy will put together her bed tomorrow, and we want to get risers so she has more storage underneath.

Amazing! ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71629-big-girl-room.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71615-why-you-find-perfect-stuff-when-you-cant-afford.html Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:32:59 GMT I admit it....I love Pottery Barn. I can't afford it, but I covet it. I am on their e-mail list, so I get all the new stuff....*sigh*

I found a GORGEOUS bed and bedding for a guest room (which I don't have....have a mattress for one, but we lost our guest bedroom when Caeden moved in there).

Yeah....the total for the bed and the bedding, not including shipping.....about $2700. Not including pillows and other bed accessories.

Not in the budget, and I doubt I would EVER have that in the budget. But a girl can dream.....:smileyh: ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71615-why-you-find-perfect-stuff-when-you-cant-afford.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71613-bound-happen-some-point.html Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:12:49 GMT We knew that putting Caeden on the "big" bus would mean that she would encounter a few new things. And alas, it happened on the bus ride home.

Kevin said he watched her get off the bus and walk to our house and she had a mad look on her face and was mumbling to herself. (ok, shouldn't laugh, but I can totally picture it and it looks cute!)

Apparently another boy on the bus told her that her Mommy was stupid. :rolleyes: She got very offended and defended my honor. :smileyh: When I got home from work and she told me the story, she stamped her feet and said "but it isn't true, Mommy!"

My sweet girl.... ]]> MomNC http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71613-bound-happen-some-point.html http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/momnc/71561-first-day-2nd-grade.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:16:00 GMT I remember so clearly putting them on the bus at 3 yrs old, and they cried and cried! Now, they just hop on and POOF! Off they go! We had a great start to our day. No stress, no fuss. We got up, got ready, did pictures. Bus was pretty close to on time. YIPPEE! The special ed teacher... I remember so clearly putting them on the bus at 3 yrs old, and they cried and cried! Now, they just hop on and POOF! Off they go!

We had a great start to our day. No stress, no fuss. We got up, got ready, did pictures. Bus was pretty close to on time. YIPPEE!

The special ed teacher called this afternoon to tell me that Nicholas had a great first day, and that he settled in well. She wrote a note with Nicholas that came home....sounds like a good day.

Only hiccup was that Caeden's bus was WAY LATE getting home. School gets out at 3:25....it was 4:45 when she got home. Poor kid. Hopefully it was just first day of school chaos and it won't be a habit.















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