We are going to be in Boston next week. Does anyone have any ideas for kid friendly places we can visit? We have NEVER been there so I am not sure what to expect. Any ideas or places that are a must see? Recommend a place for viewing fireworks?
I checked out a few things online. Is Franklin Park Zoo worth a visit? Duck Tours?
Any info about Boston would help. Thanks
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Pictures
turtle stepping stones Ella and I made
painting Father Day gifts with Auntie Awn
hiking Fern Canyon
these pictures DO NOT do the hike justice
Father's Day bike rideI SUCK!!
Where have I been?
I don't know.
We have been busy I guess..sort of...I think.
The weather has been a little nicer, I have been working more, we are preparing for a vacation, Ella is pacifier weaned (please try not to gasp too loud), and potty trained. Been hiking more, family is visiting, we had to put our beloved 14 year old dog to sleep (sob). My once NOT so girly girl has become a princess ballerina. Everything is ballerina this and ballerina that. We went and watched Kung Fu Panda in a leotard and a tutu. My days of dressing her sort of cute are OVER!! She is a picky dresser and the outfits she comes up with are in the words of my husband "a cornucopia of color." It is fun I must say.
I FINALLY went to the doctor for the PCOS and questionable infertility. I got started on a medication and BAM! (well not that fast) I started my period. Now I remember why having periods SUCK.
I will post some pictures in hopes that my neglectfullness to my blog will be forgiven.
I don't know.
We have been busy I guess..sort of...I think.
The weather has been a little nicer, I have been working more, we are preparing for a vacation, Ella is pacifier weaned (please try not to gasp too loud), and potty trained. Been hiking more, family is visiting, we had to put our beloved 14 year old dog to sleep (sob). My once NOT so girly girl has become a princess ballerina. Everything is ballerina this and ballerina that. We went and watched Kung Fu Panda in a leotard and a tutu. My days of dressing her sort of cute are OVER!! She is a picky dresser and the outfits she comes up with are in the words of my husband "a cornucopia of color." It is fun I must say.
I FINALLY went to the doctor for the PCOS and questionable infertility. I got started on a medication and BAM! (well not that fast) I started my period. Now I remember why having periods SUCK.
I will post some pictures in hopes that my neglectfullness to my blog will be forgiven.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Paranoid
I don't really know how to start this post or where exactly it will end. But I have a feeling it will be a long and winding road.
I have this person in my life that is consuming me. I have briefly mentioned her here and there on my blog never really confiding to you guys who she really is to me, because God forbid someone from my real life discover my blog and all of this gets out. By the way do you think that it is possible? One of my friends in real life just told me that she had a blog. Blog what? (said in best air head voice) I went and checked out her "blog" and left an anonymous comment signing my real name, NOT using my blogger account, pretending all the while I had no idea what a blog was. Well I read recently on some one's blog that you can trace people who visit your blog.
WHAT???
I know nothing about computers, have you seen my blog spot, uh..yea need I say more about how advanced or rather non-advanced my computer skills are.
Do you think that my friend could find me on here, or am I just being paranoid? Not that what I am about to say has anything to do with her.
Maybe I will wait to tell more until I get a response from someone about this "tracing" thing.
I would hate for someone to get hurt from me venting.
Do you notice the paranoid trend?
I have this person in my life that is consuming me. I have briefly mentioned her here and there on my blog never really confiding to you guys who she really is to me, because God forbid someone from my real life discover my blog and all of this gets out. By the way do you think that it is possible? One of my friends in real life just told me that she had a blog. Blog what? (said in best air head voice) I went and checked out her "blog" and left an anonymous comment signing my real name, NOT using my blogger account, pretending all the while I had no idea what a blog was. Well I read recently on some one's blog that you can trace people who visit your blog.
WHAT???
I know nothing about computers, have you seen my blog spot, uh..yea need I say more about how advanced or rather non-advanced my computer skills are.
Do you think that my friend could find me on here, or am I just being paranoid? Not that what I am about to say has anything to do with her.
Maybe I will wait to tell more until I get a response from someone about this "tracing" thing.
I would hate for someone to get hurt from me venting.
Do you notice the paranoid trend?
Tick Tick and 2 More Ticks
AH.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you hear me screaming?
AH......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now can you hear me?
We went to look at some property (10 acres) we are thinking about buying. Remote and beautiful and apparently tick infested. I kept feeling like I had something crawling on my head, something like 4 hours later I discover a tick on my forehead. Something like 2 hours later I am laying on the couch and I feel like I have something crawling on my back. My husband says I am paranoid and refuses to check my back for me. After like 10 minutes and much pleading he begrudgingly looks sure enough another FOOKING (just for Jen) tick!!!FOOK FOOK FOOK FOOK!!!!!! I hate ticks. Suddenly I am in freak out mode, stripping in the family room with the blinds open, running around the family room naked scratching at my back and hair screaming bloody murder. My husband calmed me down enough to suggest I take a shower. TWO MORE FOOKING (thanks Jen) ticks!!! Have I ever told you guys I hate hate hate ticks. Well probably not as I have NEVER had a freaking tick before.
Ella was already asleep for the night. Up baby up, tick inspection.
Two dog baths later, Avantix applied, car inspection, 2 loads of laundry all is calm I think. Although I still have a creepy crawly feeling.
My husband asked if I felt any differently about the property now. I asked if we could spray for ticks first.
I am usually not a squeamish girl. But the thought of having ticks on me for something like 6 hours, is just freaking me out.
Can you hear me screaming?
AH......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now can you hear me?
We went to look at some property (10 acres) we are thinking about buying. Remote and beautiful and apparently tick infested. I kept feeling like I had something crawling on my head, something like 4 hours later I discover a tick on my forehead. Something like 2 hours later I am laying on the couch and I feel like I have something crawling on my back. My husband says I am paranoid and refuses to check my back for me. After like 10 minutes and much pleading he begrudgingly looks sure enough another FOOKING (just for Jen) tick!!!FOOK FOOK FOOK FOOK!!!!!! I hate ticks. Suddenly I am in freak out mode, stripping in the family room with the blinds open, running around the family room naked scratching at my back and hair screaming bloody murder. My husband calmed me down enough to suggest I take a shower. TWO MORE FOOKING (thanks Jen) ticks!!! Have I ever told you guys I hate hate hate ticks. Well probably not as I have NEVER had a freaking tick before.
Ella was already asleep for the night. Up baby up, tick inspection.
Two dog baths later, Avantix applied, car inspection, 2 loads of laundry all is calm I think. Although I still have a creepy crawly feeling.
My husband asked if I felt any differently about the property now. I asked if we could spray for ticks first.
I am usually not a squeamish girl. But the thought of having ticks on me for something like 6 hours, is just freaking me out.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Preschool
In the beginning of the year I made my rounds to local preschools, looking for a perfect match for my Ella Bella in the fall. We got news today that she got accepted into my first choice.
I am super excited. The lead teacher of the program is highly reputable in our community and I know Ella is going to love the program. It is kind of hippity dippity, no worksheets, not much structure, lots of wrestling and artwork, which I think will be great for my little free spirited girl.
I am having a hard time grasping that in a few months my baby is going to be old enough to be in school. Albeit PRE-school, but school none the less. I had tons of questions when the teacher called today, do you think she could tell I was nervous? The teacher and her lead aide are going to come to our house for a home visit a few weeks before school starts so we can take pictures of the teachers in our home and then hang them up where Ella can see. Apparently it helps ease the transition. I have a feelings Ella is going to take off and never look back.
My baby has been doing AMAZING things lately. Blowing me away daily. I can't get over how much she has changed in the last six months. I read a post I wrote in January that I never posted on here, a day when I was at my wits end. We still have days like that but they are far and few between.
Her personality is starting to emerge she is loving, affectionate, sensitive, alert, energetic, anxious, cautious, artistic, impatient, funny, and full of songs and laughter.
Cute things she has done or said lately:
-put papa in time out
-notifies me when the traffic light turns colors and that a green light means "go!!! mom!!! go!!"
-makes up her own words to popular songs
-when the little boy I watch left his juice cup here she became very concerned for him and with tears in her eyes said "poor little guy."
-when I read books to her especially books that we read A LOT like Goodnight Moon she reads along with me or rather pretends to. She will be a couple of milliseconds behind me sounding like my little echo.
-when I try to take something away from her or it is time to come inside or leave the park she proclaims her love for whatever it is we are leaving or taking away. "but mom I wub the park" I wub scissors, I wub outside. She is quite dramatic too, she throws herself on the ground and proclaims her undying love. I can't help but laugh and oh the other day when I was laughing while she did this she said "no kidding mom." The way she says mom is so funny, she drags it out and says it in a deep voice.
I just love being Ella's mom.
*oh my I started this post over a week ago and am just now posting, time flies.
I am super excited. The lead teacher of the program is highly reputable in our community and I know Ella is going to love the program. It is kind of hippity dippity, no worksheets, not much structure, lots of wrestling and artwork, which I think will be great for my little free spirited girl.
I am having a hard time grasping that in a few months my baby is going to be old enough to be in school. Albeit PRE-school, but school none the less. I had tons of questions when the teacher called today, do you think she could tell I was nervous? The teacher and her lead aide are going to come to our house for a home visit a few weeks before school starts so we can take pictures of the teachers in our home and then hang them up where Ella can see. Apparently it helps ease the transition. I have a feelings Ella is going to take off and never look back.
My baby has been doing AMAZING things lately. Blowing me away daily. I can't get over how much she has changed in the last six months. I read a post I wrote in January that I never posted on here, a day when I was at my wits end. We still have days like that but they are far and few between.
Her personality is starting to emerge she is loving, affectionate, sensitive, alert, energetic, anxious, cautious, artistic, impatient, funny, and full of songs and laughter.
Cute things she has done or said lately:
-put papa in time out
-notifies me when the traffic light turns colors and that a green light means "go!!! mom!!! go!!"
-makes up her own words to popular songs
-when the little boy I watch left his juice cup here she became very concerned for him and with tears in her eyes said "poor little guy."
-when I read books to her especially books that we read A LOT like Goodnight Moon she reads along with me or rather pretends to. She will be a couple of milliseconds behind me sounding like my little echo.
-when I try to take something away from her or it is time to come inside or leave the park she proclaims her love for whatever it is we are leaving or taking away. "but mom I wub the park" I wub scissors, I wub outside. She is quite dramatic too, she throws herself on the ground and proclaims her undying love. I can't help but laugh and oh the other day when I was laughing while she did this she said "no kidding mom." The way she says mom is so funny, she drags it out and says it in a deep voice.
I just love being Ella's mom.
*oh my I started this post over a week ago and am just now posting, time flies.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Private Beach
A day at the beach is hard work.
Beach Attire
Ella and I headed to the beach for the 2nd day in a row
Ella and mommy's friend making a "pool" for Ella to swim in.
Our own private beach
simply beautifulHere are a few pictures from Friday at the beach. The temperature this day was a little cooler, about 87 degrees. It was unbelievable.
I often complain about where I live. Saying things like it always rains, it is cold and foggy but days like this make it totally worth it. It is paradise on earth.
Where else can you go to the beach on a warm day and no one else be there? It was amazing. I can do without the Starbucks on every corner, or the convenience of Walmart, or the luxury of Macy's for this. We may live remote but we have this.
This particular beach is about a 20 minute drive from our house. There are many closer beaches, within walking distance from our house, but you have to wade through a bunch of marshland to get there.
OMG I think I might be bragging...just a little.
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