Elton John
Monday, May 3, 2010
It's a whole new world !!
Lately Claire has discovered new and exciting things around the house.
#1. Toilet paper. Every time she sees a bathroom door open she make a B-line to the toilet paper.
#2. Door to the pantry. If we leave it cracked she manages to open it and starts pulling down everything from the bottom shelf.
#3. Single pack of pringles. I bought a box of 36 individual pringle cups from Sams and Claire gets each one (out of the pantry) and bites holes into the tops. It look like little mice have been eating at our chips.
#4. Everything on the floor!! Her hands are like little suction cups and she manages to get every microscopic piece of dirt, crumb or fuzz in her mouth.
#5. The best for last is the SHOWER !! Claire has learned to open the shower door and has attempted several times to crawl in. Each time I have caught her and managed to head her off.... until now. Shannon had turned the shower on for Cathryn (she thinks she is a big girl and can get in the shower by herself) and began to change Davis. Quiet, sneaky Claire manages to crawl behind Shannon, open the door and get in. It was very cute and we all had a good laugh. Cathryn was so excited because she got in too and they both played in the shower.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Rubber Mulch = New Playground
Our playground was looking trashy. Dead grass and weeds were everywhere. SOOOO this past weekend we cleaned it all up. Shannon enclosed the area and filled it in with rubber mulch. Now everyone can play and not get so dirty. Davis can take his shoes off and swing without hurting his feet :o) All is Happy and not Trashy !!
Friday, April 16, 2010
New running accessories
Sweaty Bands are wonderful. Keeps the hair out of my face, stops the nasty salty sweat and doesn't budge !! Amphipod is a great water bottle because it contours to your hand and it has a handy pocket for my keys :o) Well worth it !!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Davis' new equipment
Rifton Dynamic Stander and Churchill booster with stay-put pommel (without headrest and chest vest)
Monday Davis and I drove to Knoxville for a clinic on special needs equipment. Several reps. were there along with a PT and the Orthopedic Dr. They quickly began looking and evaluating his wheelchair while the ortho. Dr. talked 90 miles a minute. As they moved, measured and weighed Davis I addressed my concerns.
#1 His wheelchair back and seat have gotten too small.
#1 His wheelchair back and seat have gotten too small.
#2. The stander we currently have (a Rabbit by Snug Seat ) is too small. He was 3 when we got it.
#3. What kind of car seat should he be in ? Davis is too big for a booster with a harness and likes to scoot down.
#4. Is his walker the right size? etc...
At the end of our session. This was our conclusion:
#1. Order a new seat and back for wheelchair
#2. New Blue Dynamic stander by Rifton (see attch. below)
#3. New Churchill Booster seat with pommel only and simply use the car seat belt (see attch. below) He doesn't need all the extra support offered.
#4. His walker is fine....
#4. His walker is fine....
My New BFF
Ode to Ibuprofen .... A word of gratitude.
Thank you for being available day or night.
You never complain or need anything.
You don't whine, call my name 1000x's or cry when you don't get your way.
You don't need to be bathed, fed or have your diaper changed.
You are short, round and pale. And we look the same in a bathing suit.
You are not expensive and need nothing to survive.
You don't make a mess and take up little room.
You are a help in time of need.
When my poor, little feet are tired and hurting (everyday from running) you always pull thru.
You never give up, let up and are always consistent.
How faithful you are.
For all of this and more I now declare you my New Best Friend !!
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Running MAN
OK !! It's time... Claire is almost 9 months old and it's time to get moving. I have lost all my baby/Little Debbie weight and I need a new goal. RUNNING. Yes, I said it. My new goal is to run. And I mean past the mail box. To some this my come easy. You either have it or you don't. Well, I DON'T !! Until now. I am running with Fleet Feet 2 days a week and we are getting ready for a race in May. This is a GOAL !! Next will be the Crazy Eight race in June.. Running with Dad at Disney in Nov. and River Run in Jax. (that is reasonable) . Each race is a step toward my big Final Goal..... 1/2 marathon at Disney in Jan. 2011. Dust off those runnig shoes dad. We have got a lot of work to do. I am excited and totally ready. It is an awsome feeling when you push yourself and discover nothing is impossible !! Lord give me strength :o)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
You Can't Keep A Good Thing Down !!
Yes Claire is Up and Climbing !! She is pulling up on anything and everything..... I really didn't think she would gravitate to the stairs soooo quickly. Boy was I wrong !!! And she has already fallen out of her crib :o( Thanks to her Daddy who didn't put the rail up. I am sure that will not happen again. Thank the Lord babies are so tough. Why is everything happening so fast??? I am not ready and Claire needs to SLOW DOWN...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Cathryn's new "Big Girl" bedding
Now all she needs is a brown/pink check dust ruffle and pillow sham.... That is a task for NaNa.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Lovin' the Lollipop !!
Shannon let Claire have a lollipop last night and she LOVED IT !! He had to pry her hands off because she had the Grip Of Death on it..... I hope her 2 teeth don't rot out
Monday, February 8, 2010
Whats Up Gray !!
OK I am admitting I have gray in my hair !! Yes my mom told me at Christmas it was there, but I thought I could hide it . NOT ANYMORE.... I pulled several strands out from my forehead this morning. Since my hair is so dark (not naturally) it is really starting to show. I really don't know what my true hair color is. There has been some form of color or highlights on my hair for about 18 years ..... I don't even want to begin to think of how much money I have spent. Well Thursday is the day !! My hair lady will solve the problem and the gray will disappear (for about 5 weeks).
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Creative and Crafty Sister !!
My sister Melissa is very talented and creative.. She loves to sew and is always making adorable things for our children. I have said 1000 x's that if we lived closer to each other then we would have a business. Since Melissa won't blog, open an Etsy shop or sell any of her ideas then I will display them here !!!
Adorable Minnie Mouse shirt Cathryn wore to Disney !!
A pillow Melissa copied from Ballards
Felt grocery bag and food for playing pretend grocery store
Precious pillow John (my Nephew) made with the help of his mom !!
Look at these precious dolls Melissa made for Cathryn and Claire. Each one matches their bedding and room.... Lovin it :o)
Great idea for Crayons. We are always loosing them and they never stay together. Now we roll them up and take them wherever we go !!
More to come ... Melissa might not make us anything else once she sees me posting pictures HAHA !!!
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