The Tapeler

A lot of fun things happening around here. Vic and David are out of school and I'm really enjoying just playing in the house every day with them. We can just relax and not keep a schedule. Vic had her ballet recital and 4k graduation. Her recital was really sweet and she took it very seriously. I can't wait to scrapbook the photos. Her graduation ceremony was fun as well. There were about 6 4k classes at her school. She got to walk across the stage when her name was called. She got a diploma rolled up and she was very proud of it. We went to Johnny Rockets to celebrate and then a bakery for treats. Later that afternoon, I found Vic working very hard rolling up pieces of paper and rubber banding them closed. She lined up all the kid chairs in the family room and set her dolls on them. Apparently she had set up a graduation for her dolls. She called each by name,shook their hands and gave them a diploma. I can't wait to scrapbook those photos too.

David turned 3 earlier this month. We celebrated with his favorite: Pizza and a Curious George cake. It was fun to watch David. He is not an attention seeker so he got really shy when everyone sang to him.

Pregnancy is going well. I did get shingles....not fun but that is all fine now and I am enjoying the last bit before the baby comes. I still have lots of closets to organize. Willy surprised me last week with an early birthday gift...An electric golf cart. I drove it for hours over the weekend. I love it!

The Tapeler---what is it? It is a combo tape dispencer/stapler. Isn't that cool? I'm such an office gadget geek. My uncle sent one to us this week. He is a pharm sales rep and sometimes sends little gadgets like that to us. This is my favorite so far. Tapeler....it's just fun to say and I always need them both and can't find one of them.

Fun things David is saying:
"Luff Mommy"---my personal favorite
"Luff Lammy"
He askes me often to "Go to beach, play goofy golf, see dolphins?"
"Nuggle Mommy" (Snuggle with Mommy)
If you ever ask David what he wants to eat the answer is always the same.."Cookies!"

Seeing

My mom reminded me of a saying yesterday. "There are none so blind as those who will not see." We talked about Helen Keller and how she couldn't see or hear but her heart was open to see and isn't it amazing at all she accomplished. Are there things in our lives we should change but we choose not to "see" them?

On that note, Victoria got glasses today. I was on the phone with Johanna when I went to the mailbox and opened the package. I put the glasses on Vic and she said with a gasp, "Mommy, I can see you now!" She ran around the room dancing and cheering, "I can see to run now!" I had no idea that her vision was that bad. She never mentioned headaches or any other problems. It wasn't until her 5 yr old check up that the dr. did a vision screening. She didn't do very well so we got an appointment with a pediatric eye dr. I'm thankful we have this under control before kindergarten starts. She looks so grown up.

Activities

I wanted to join the optimist club but I didn't think I would make it.

Isn't that funny? I can't take credit for that. Someone said it to me once about 15 years ago and I still laugh at it. Will blog and update soon.

Went to BOW (Becoming an Outdoor Woman) and had a fabulous weekend. Morning sickness is so much better and I'm looking forward to spring.

The Flu

I have the flu! UGG! I started feeling tired on Wednesday and thought it was the pregnancy. I felt really tired on Thursday. I went on a field trip with Victoria's class and thought I didn't have the energy to drive home afterwards. By Thursday night, I was in full blown aches and pains. Got a positive flu test yesterday. Say a prayer for us. We need it.

Almost February

I have been horrible with the blog. I have good reason. I have been the happiest "sick" person you have ever met. I am 15 weeks pregnant and super sick. After losing three pregnancies, I am very happy to have a healthy one and it makes the morning sickness tolerable. I got to hear the heartbeat last dr. visit. My doctor asked me how I was feeling and I told him "horrible" but so much better after hearing the heartbeat! It makes it all worth it. I lost 7 pounds the first few months and now I'm back to my regular weight. I am craving hot and sour soup. I can't get enough of it. It's a good thing we have a Chinese rest. in the shopping center next to the neighborhood.

Victoria and David are excited about the baby. Victoria wants to share a room with the baby. I don't think that is such a good idea. We have enough rooms for everyone so I think we will stick with that for now. David has no clue how this is going to change his life. Hopefully, this will be an easy baby like David. Baby is due is July right before the start of school.

Willy is keeping busy with his new project. www.prudentnews.com He has started a news website for "news you can use" and seems to be enjoying it. He has received a lot of positive feedback. It is a learning process so I'm sure the site will grow as he learns more about the process.

Victoria funny:
Me: "Victoria, we are going to the cheesecake factory for dinner."
Victoria: "When are we going to the cream cheese factory?"

It has been a nice, uneventful week. February and march are going to be full. My mom asked me Sunday night what I had planned for the week and all I could tell her was that the "Lost" season premier was Thursday night. I didn't have any dr. appts,meetings,or anything else I HAD to do. NICE! Next week is another story!

I will admit that I'm "out of the loop" in the pop culture world. I don't have cable so I miss a lot of reality series and music videos. I didn't think I would like being so unplugged from the media but it has been rather nice. I recently heard a song that has been out for over a year and I just love it. It's the "Cupid Shuffle" and even though it is very different than my Rockapella favorites, I love it. Check it out and the dance that goes along with it if you haven't already. I can't get it out of my head.