Still Lazy

I guess I will always be a slacker when it comes to the blog. I always get inspired when I read my friend, Kelly's blog. She works, has 2 young boys and a newborn, yet she blogs frequently. What's my excuse? I don't have one. I guess my life is just too boring to talk about!

We had a water main break right outside the office today. I wish I had had some warning before I drank a 32-oz. diet coke on my way to work. At least I got my exercise hoofing it up to the hospital to pee. At least they had working facilities.

Will practiced riding his bike tonight without the training wheels. Although he did not stick with it long, he did say it was "fun". Another great way for mom to get some exercise. My hamstrings were burning from running in a forward flexed position holding onto that seat. Maybe I can skip the treadmill tonight? It is staring at me as I type...procrastinating.

Max and I were talking the other day, and he started saying all of our names. I asked him, "If you put us all together, what are we?". I was going for "family". Max's answer-"A marching band".

Got to go practice my clarinet!

Busy Month

August was a busy month for us. Will is playing both soccer and baseball. He loves it but it leaves us with only 2 free nights a week and games both days of the weekend. Can I remind you that he is only 4? I am destined to be a "bleacher butt" mom. Max loves sports every bit as much. I can't imagine our schedules when both of them are playing.

Max is quite proud of his new "trick". He has been getting out of his crib. He has done it before, but now he is quite good at it and does it frequently. Time for the big boy bed. And the lock on the door.

Will begins a new year at Sunshine Preschool tomorrow. He is very excited to see all of his friends. Both of the boys will also be moving up a class at my work's child care center, so a lot of changes this week. I have not been too impressed with Max's teacher the last few months so I am hoping for a change in the positive direction.

A few weeks ago we went to Springfield, Ill to visit our friends, Michelle, Lamar, Cora, and George. Oh yes, and Cleo the horse (aka great dane). Max was not a fan of Miss Cleo when we arrived but is still talking about her now. I have no idea where his fear of dogs comes from. We had a great time. We sampled the local delicacies (a world famous horseshoe), saw a great concert (Brooks and Dunn and ZZ-Top-can't say I am a fan of the old men with beards!), went to the Illinois State Fair, and visited the City Museum in St. Louis. We were 10 pounds heavier and exhausted when we got home. We had a blast. Thanks, Villeres!

"Me no yike merry go round"

Lamar and George-The Winners

I'm not touching that

City Museum-St. Louis

I am amazed by their lack of fear-that thing was way up there. I couldn't do it. Poor Brian!

City Museum-St. Louis

City Musuem-St. Louis

Maxisms

The chatter box is at it again...

We were having bad weather a few weeks ago and there were talking about tornados on the news. Max said, "Me don't like tomatoes".

Yesterday, we were at the pool and many people were shooting off fireworks in the neighborhood. Max came running up to me and said, "I hear animal crackers!".

He's a hoot!

A Little Bit Lazy...

It appears I have not been keeping up with my blogging lately. But since I have not heard any complaints, I guess not too many folks were too put out. Anyhoo...we have been busy since the last post (March). We are so very glad that summer is here, but now I guess I have to start complaining about the heat! I can't win. Max turned 2 in May. That kid keeps us going. He talks a mile a minute and has a question for everything. I adore his zeal for knowledge yet am often quite thankful for the silence. No, I don't normally dress them alike...

Will has been busy and is growing up so fast. Today he insisted I give him a hug outside of his classroom so that his friends would not see it! Heartbreak! He enjoyed playing soccer in the spring, and now t-ball is in full swing. He is loving it. Two games each weekend! Yikes! I can't imagine life in 10 years with both of them in activities. Mom and Dad-I just need to take a moment to say "thank you" and "I'm sorry".

We are enjoying our summer with Royals games with Ellie and Lucy, the neighborhood pool and the big water slide with Bronx, a trip to the petting zoo with Cora, George, and Elliott, and a trip to the KC Zoo with Mema and Granka (Max: "The elephant pooped!"), and just spening time outside.

Have a great summer!

Ski Trip/Soccer

We all enjoyed our trip to the mountains. The boys did amazingly well in the car for the long drive. We got to see my brother and his family in Denver, which was fun. We swam in the hotel pool. Max is still quite smitten with Ryann. Jamie recovered from her surgery well.

Will chose not to ski. They put his skis on to "ski" down to the shuttle stop and he changed his mind and was back within 10 minutes. Luckily, ski rental was free! So, me and the boys hung out at the condo and were lazy. My kind of vacation.

Will started soccer last week and had his first game on Saturday. They did about as well as a group of 4 year olds could do. It was fun to watch! Will did score 2 goals (he takes after his mom!) and although they say they don't keep score, we know we won.

Neglect

Ok, I have been neglecting my blog. I don't know if it is because there is nothing exciting to report or if I just haven't had the time. Probably both. We are gearing up for our trip to Breckenridge next week with Brian's family. Will is going to try skiing for the first time. I am so looking forward to a get away and so dreading a road trip with the boys. Brian always insists on driving, so that leaves me to handle the kids. I get cranky too being stuck in a car that long. We will be able to meet up with my brother and his family in Denver. Jamie, my sister in law, is having surgery next week to repair a liver hemangioma. We are hopeful that her surgery will be laproscopic and that her recovery will be speedy. So, a not so good trip for her to Denver, but I am excited to see them all.

New Job

I eagerly started my new job on Monday. About an hour into my first day of orientation, I began to feel achy and cold. As I continued to spiral down hill throughout the day, I realized how great my bodies timing was. So, I woke up Tuesday with the world's worst sore throat. Eating nothing all day due to the mere thought of swallowing my own saliva (yes, I spit as much as I could), I toughed it out at work and then dashed myself off to urgent care. Yes, strep throat. But after a quick little shot in the bum and a little penicillin in my system, I woke up feeling like a new woman. I so dreaded having to call in sick on my 3rd day of employment. Luckily, I didn't have to since my doctor felt I was out of the contagious stage. Great start! Plus, the boys both visited the doctor Monday-Will with a "bad cold" and Max with "ear and sinus infection". Brian woke up with a cold this morning. Don't come visit us anytime soon!

Despite the aches, chills, and fevers of my first few days, things are going well. I have not done much with respect to what my position entails, but I have been learning a lot about the process and meeting a lot of great people. My "office" will be ready soon. I am excited about the thought of my own office, but they just recently converted two closets into "offices" for two of the office staff. I am a little afraid of what "office" means to them...aka, bathroom, parking spot?

Today was my first Wednesday of working for quite some time, so I missed my guys a bit. They had their first experience with the on-site child care center. We had some tears initially but they both received good reports. I am sure they will be loving it soon! Onward and upward!

Update

Not realizing that home health PTs were so in demand in the area, I have had a few job offers in a very short period of time. I turned in my resignation on Monday, and my boss has been very reluctant to accept it. I guess I should be flattered, but I have been more annoyed by it all. I had a good talk with him today and assured him that I was sure that now is the time for me to move on. So, I accepted a position with Shawnee Mission Home Health and am moving up in the world. I will be their "Patient Care Supervisor" and will be managing a team of about 20 clinicians. Yikes. I will be spending most of my time in the office and will get a much needed break from patient care. Don't get me wrong, I love my LOL/LOMs, but I was starting to get bored. So, I am up for the challenge and welcome the change. I will start the 18th (well, pending the drug screen...wish me luck with that!).

Job Search

Well, it has finally come to that. After 7 years, I think it is time to move on. The company I work for is not doing so well and many people's paychecks are bouncing (thankfully, not mine...yet!). I really like my job and love the people I work with, but I feel like I need to make a move now before the ball drops and forces me to find a new job. All I can say is that Medicare is a bad word and being under review by Medicare for the last year is another bad word. Since Kelly is one of the few who reads this, she might understand what I am saying here. It's been tough and I have tried to hang on, but my grip is slipping. So, wish me luck with my interview tomorrow!

What do you think the odds are that my boss is reading this?

It's Over

Well, we survived yet another holiday season. Although it is wonderful to spend time with our families and to get time away from the mundane, I am such a creature of habit and have been craving everyday, normal life. Even if that means a full work week.

Christmas was great. The boys both really were excited for Santa to come this year. My brother, Matt, and his family were in town and the boys loved playing with their cousins, Ben and Ryann, or as Max so affectionately calls her "Wy Wy". Those two were quite smitten with eachother. Pictures to come. We pulled up to my parents' house this morning and Max exclaimed, "Wy Wy". Little did he know that Wy Wy was on her way back to Colorado. Poor guy.

We had a wonderful 2007 and look forward to more to come in 2008. At his age, Max has had many "firsts", and Will amazes me daily with the things he has learned. They are growing up way to fast. Although daily life is a challenge with two young boys, I wouldn't change a thing in our crazy life. I am truly blessed. Which brings me to my new favorite saying, "Give me patience for my blessings".

Happy New Year!