and smile.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Daddy will be back tonight?
Here's hoping. I talked to Dad last night and he thought he'd be heading home by 3 this afternoon, which means you two will probably be asleep by the time he gets here.
Meanwhile, some shots of the the young 'uns playing and crawling. Just in case you're getting nostalgic for our in house home entertainment.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
You've got a new aunt
It's official. Your Uncle Andy proposed to who you'll always know as you Aunt Laura last night in NYC. How exciting!
Congratulations on the engagement Andy and Laura!
Here's a photo from last October, with Zoe.
Congratulations on the engagement Andy and Laura!
Here's a photo from last October, with Zoe.
Friday, May 29, 2009
It's camera time
And this is only a portion of the video I have of Roman coming toward the camera. I suppose it's like their other toys- it beeps, it flashes...
okay daddy...
I'm not calling you now (I said I'd call back after feeding the kids) because I'm blogging. Sleeping babies (for now- they've gotten in the BAD habit of falling asleep to a bottle and thinking it was just nap time. 9:30 at night? Time to PLAY!)
Now I channel the kidlets:
So Dad, we listened to you on speakerphone talk to mom. We were eating our dinner - mashed potatoes and avocado. An odd combination, yes, but do we have a choice? (crazy mama!)
Afterward we played in the living room. We dragged ourselves around. Cried a little. Drooled on mom's leg. You know, the usual. Zoe jumped or "bouncy bouncyied" as mama likes to say.
What we really want to know Dad is,
Do you miss our soft, chubby little arms?
We're STILL playing with that balloon (what a good dollar store buy that was!)
Roman asks,
"How about my little baby neck? (Mama keeps kissing it- Can't you just see me smile and hear me giggle?"
Yes, Dad I'm still hogging the camera time.
Meanwhile...Zoe contemplates the giraffe.
Shaky shaky!
I love you daddy!
Wow, this is getting to saccharine, even for mommy ;)
Needless to say we miss you and look forward to your safe return. Your optimistic ways said late Friday....well make that Saturday...um...probably Sunday. Get 'er done and be safe. That's what matters.
Now I channel the kidlets:
So Dad, we listened to you on speakerphone talk to mom. We were eating our dinner - mashed potatoes and avocado. An odd combination, yes, but do we have a choice? (crazy mama!)
Afterward we played in the living room. We dragged ourselves around. Cried a little. Drooled on mom's leg. You know, the usual. Zoe jumped or "bouncy bouncyied" as mama likes to say.
What we really want to know Dad is,
Do you miss our soft, chubby little arms?
We're STILL playing with that balloon (what a good dollar store buy that was!)
Roman asks,
"How about my little baby neck? (Mama keeps kissing it- Can't you just see me smile and hear me giggle?"
Yes, Dad I'm still hogging the camera time.
Meanwhile...Zoe contemplates the giraffe.
Shaky shaky!
I love you daddy!
Wow, this is getting to saccharine, even for mommy ;)
Needless to say we miss you and look forward to your safe return. Your optimistic ways said late Friday....well make that Saturday...um...probably Sunday. Get 'er done and be safe. That's what matters.
Test Road trip
Last Sunday we did a mini road trip to Lanesboro, MN.
Here's Daddy, Roman and Zoe on a pedestrian bridge in that town.
This is going to be a good place to go back to when the kids are a little older, or a lot older. There's a bike path that goes between several towns. I'd never been down in that area and it's actually pretty nice. Pushing a stroller around in a town not made for strollers isn't as fun as I thought it would be. Know what I mean? And I was coming down with whatever I was coming down with (first day of sickness = denial). And I was worried about the sun in the eyes of the stroller babes. Oy, what a wretched, horrible life we lead! Wah! (yes, I'm kidding, although sometimes I start to behave (mama crabby) like that). Just ask Dad. Hopefully I'm getting wise enough to pull myself out of that quicker. It's just too darn easy to find something wrong. Stop it. It's just not worth the effort, kids. I hope you either learn that young or don't tend to worry too much.
Enjoy your time here on this planet. (nagging voice says "who are you to tell them that?" Counterbalance voice says "it's true, it doesn't matter if you don't always follow your own advice". counter-counter balance voice says "you're going way too far off on a tangent with the voices" (crazy mama).
Anyway, what I mean to say is don't spend too much time in regret, or in fear, or in timidity. You've got to take chances in life. You have to fail. I don't know that I've ever struck a good balance there. Play it really, really safe and then go nuts. It's worked out, but I think a little more balance would have been a good thing. But don't be afraid to do something outside the box once and awhile. But maybe wait until you're out of the house so you can tell me the stories after the appropriate grace period. Okay? Ok.
Here's Daddy, Roman and Zoe on a pedestrian bridge in that town.
This is going to be a good place to go back to when the kids are a little older, or a lot older. There's a bike path that goes between several towns. I'd never been down in that area and it's actually pretty nice. Pushing a stroller around in a town not made for strollers isn't as fun as I thought it would be. Know what I mean? And I was coming down with whatever I was coming down with (first day of sickness = denial). And I was worried about the sun in the eyes of the stroller babes. Oy, what a wretched, horrible life we lead! Wah! (yes, I'm kidding, although sometimes I start to behave (mama crabby) like that). Just ask Dad. Hopefully I'm getting wise enough to pull myself out of that quicker. It's just too darn easy to find something wrong. Stop it. It's just not worth the effort, kids. I hope you either learn that young or don't tend to worry too much.
Enjoy your time here on this planet. (nagging voice says "who are you to tell them that?" Counterbalance voice says "it's true, it doesn't matter if you don't always follow your own advice". counter-counter balance voice says "you're going way too far off on a tangent with the voices" (crazy mama).
Anyway, what I mean to say is don't spend too much time in regret, or in fear, or in timidity. You've got to take chances in life. You have to fail. I don't know that I've ever struck a good balance there. Play it really, really safe and then go nuts. It's worked out, but I think a little more balance would have been a good thing. But don't be afraid to do something outside the box once and awhile. But maybe wait until you're out of the house so you can tell me the stories after the appropriate grace period. Okay? Ok.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Roman today
Daddy, do you miss my runny nose and drooly chin?
I thought so!
It's amazing how different a newborn and an 8 month old are from each other. These two look at everything. The newborn gaze doesn't have the same affect. R saw the camera tonight and got over his crying spell quickly. Time to pose, time to go to mom and see if he could grab the camera.
I thought I'd bring this toy out. It may be a bit premature, I think they need to be sitting first - not there yet, but I think R is close. Zoe is now in the backup mode only when she's on her belly. Where R was about a month ago.
Like everything else...in the mouth...
Zoe today
For daddy. Pictures of Zoe today. Beret-wearing, pink sporting, full cheeked princess.
She likes to pull my hair. I usually ask her to stop pulling and "let go mama's hair", she sort of does. When I unclasp her fingers. Tonight I thought I'd try another tactic. I screamed "OUCH!" real loud. Zoe smiled. Roman was playing on the floor. He started crying. I guess I scared him. This is the dynamic.
She likes to pull my hair. I usually ask her to stop pulling and "let go mama's hair", she sort of does. When I unclasp her fingers. Tonight I thought I'd try another tactic. I screamed "OUCH!" real loud. Zoe smiled. Roman was playing on the floor. He started crying. I guess I scared him. This is the dynamic.
Now it's Daddy's turn...
...to be out of town for a few days.
I haven't been to work in almost 2 weeks. A couple of days out of town, then some days off, then the holiday and yesterday was a sick day. I slept most of the day while the kids were in daycare. I needed it.
Today we dropped daddy off so he could take his trip. He thinks he'll be back Friday night, but that's ambitious. Take your time to be safe, Daddy! He's doing some sign installs and painting for the big ol' communication company that kept us busy together in 2004 (via an old employer). He's driving tonight, go South, turn right...He's been busy at EE as well, so we haven't seen much of him lately. I think that, and being a bit under the weather, and having the kids (mostly Roman, snot streams and now a cough) was getting me down a bit. And the lack of summer. It's hot, it's cold. It's cold. It's cloudy. Ugh.
A picture from a few weeks back:
Zoe loves her Daddy, that is for sure.
And tonight:
Roman's a bit cranky. But if he's sick I don't blame him.
Our daycare provider suggested starting sign language if we were interested and Grandma Candy showed up with a book the same week. I've been signing "eat" and "bath" and "milk" and other stuff. I figure it can't hurt. For some reason I thought they started talking a lot earlier than they do. What I knew about babies: not much. I was 13 when my little brother was born, but I don't think any of it really sunk in. Just that I thought he was the cutest thing ever. He was a sweetie. Still is ;)
I haven't been to work in almost 2 weeks. A couple of days out of town, then some days off, then the holiday and yesterday was a sick day. I slept most of the day while the kids were in daycare. I needed it.
Today we dropped daddy off so he could take his trip. He thinks he'll be back Friday night, but that's ambitious. Take your time to be safe, Daddy! He's doing some sign installs and painting for the big ol' communication company that kept us busy together in 2004 (via an old employer). He's driving tonight, go South, turn right...He's been busy at EE as well, so we haven't seen much of him lately. I think that, and being a bit under the weather, and having the kids (mostly Roman, snot streams and now a cough) was getting me down a bit. And the lack of summer. It's hot, it's cold. It's cold. It's cloudy. Ugh.
A picture from a few weeks back:
Zoe loves her Daddy, that is for sure.
And tonight:
Roman's a bit cranky. But if he's sick I don't blame him.
Our daycare provider suggested starting sign language if we were interested and Grandma Candy showed up with a book the same week. I've been signing "eat" and "bath" and "milk" and other stuff. I figure it can't hurt. For some reason I thought they started talking a lot earlier than they do. What I knew about babies: not much. I was 13 when my little brother was born, but I don't think any of it really sunk in. Just that I thought he was the cutest thing ever. He was a sweetie. Still is ;)
Friday, May 22, 2009
8 months old!
Mostly i think back to how scared we were when you guys were born. Scared about your health, yes, but mostly scared about how we were going to be able to take care of you. We are. You do what you can. You try to put forth what is most important. Time
and love. We can't imagine life without you two!
I had the camera out today, making use of my Dollar store tripod (of the table top variety, probably only worth the dollar we paid). Roman kept coming right at the camera and grabbing it. If I have time I'll make a compilation of Roman headed for the camera. Zoe doesn't move as quick, or as much, as Roman. But I've got her pretending to talk. Sunday I had her making the mama sound, well the mama mouth movement minus the words. Grandma Candy then taught you how to stick out your tongue (or did so and you picked up on it right away). Now you've combined the "mama" movement with a little sticking out of the tongue. Lovely.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Roman practicing yoga
Who knew?
With all his energy, he's working on Downward Facing Dog.
Actually he's probably closer to something else, but it's been awhile since I've been in a yoga class.
nap time
Nap time is the right time.
To blog? I feel the obligation. No new pictures to share, but tales of woe. No, not really except I have completed my first trip away from the kidlets. A 3 night trip to the swanky Gold Coast of Chicago for a conference. The good thing was that I kept pretty busy. No time to sit and ponder the babes. Although I did so at the MSP airport when I was leaving. My sensitivity to the proximity of babies is at full alert. I saw them everywhere. Strolling down the concourses, eating at Axel's (well watching mom and dad eat at Axel's), being carried by mom. Even at the lobby of the hotel when I checked in - the newborn gaze brought back some memories. Babies. So precious. I didn't have the same appreciation of babies I have now. Not really. Parenthood is just beginning, but I see it as like nothing else.
So, I'm home now and able to spend time with the kids. I took two days off and have a long weekend. Daddy originally planned to be out of town this weekend, but as his work is dependent on weather and that isn't looking so good it might have to be rescheduled. So maybe we'll get to spend some time together. I hope so.
Ok, off to read. I started a book on my trip and maybe, just maybe I'll be able to finish it. That hasn't happened since last summer!
To blog? I feel the obligation. No new pictures to share, but tales of woe. No, not really except I have completed my first trip away from the kidlets. A 3 night trip to the swanky Gold Coast of Chicago for a conference. The good thing was that I kept pretty busy. No time to sit and ponder the babes. Although I did so at the MSP airport when I was leaving. My sensitivity to the proximity of babies is at full alert. I saw them everywhere. Strolling down the concourses, eating at Axel's (well watching mom and dad eat at Axel's), being carried by mom. Even at the lobby of the hotel when I checked in - the newborn gaze brought back some memories. Babies. So precious. I didn't have the same appreciation of babies I have now. Not really. Parenthood is just beginning, but I see it as like nothing else.
So, I'm home now and able to spend time with the kids. I took two days off and have a long weekend. Daddy originally planned to be out of town this weekend, but as his work is dependent on weather and that isn't looking so good it might have to be rescheduled. So maybe we'll get to spend some time together. I hope so.
Ok, off to read. I started a book on my trip and maybe, just maybe I'll be able to finish it. That hasn't happened since last summer!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Some video fer ya'
Hi all, well last weekend was Mothers Day, Mommy's 1st Mothers Day. So we didnt have a Double Yolk then, and this weekend Daddy was pretty sick and Mommy went out of town for a business conference. So again no time for a Double Yolk. But I did work on some video for Mommy to see while she is outta town. I know she misses you two very much as do you two miss her! So far on the first nite, you haven't seemed to miss a beat. Thanks to Grandma K, helping out! She taught Zoe to stick out her tongue while she is on the "Bouncy Bouncy"
She looks like Michael Jordan! Well Zoe does give the CBL ( Chicago Bull Look) I will let you make the connections! We will have to check in on day 2, but in the meantime have a looksee at this....
She looks like Michael Jordan! Well Zoe does give the CBL ( Chicago Bull Look) I will let you make the connections! We will have to check in on day 2, but in the meantime have a looksee at this....
I know the video quality isn't that good ( I tried a higher res, but then there wasnt any sound - we will have to get Grandpa to help us out) But the sound is the critical part of this. Someday we'll get it right. Well, good nite Mommy, we miss you!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Zoo time
Mom's day was spent at the Minnesota Zoo. With two mothers.
Myself and Candy.
Thanks to the library we got 2 free admissions.
We spent most of the afternoon outside. Z & R didn't really seem to care about the animals, but we had fun.
Watching the fish:
Seeing them in the stroller makes me think of chartered bus tours. Sitting comfortably and looking out the window at what the world has to offer. Maybe too because I associate those tours with retired folk and I just watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Got me thinking again about how we start and how we end in this world is often very similar. I'll let you list the ways. Got to thinking about that too. We never used to talk about the bodily outputs. Now, it's not so unusual to talk about what's going on with the kids digestion. HOW ODD. Mama to Zoe: "I think you made Poopies! Did you make Poopies?!" Zoe: [smile]. What an odd thing for me to ask.
Up next, the "farm".
A small pig statue? Blog photo op (there's a new tag)!
There too was a pig and piglets. Very, very cute. Wilbur!
Actually one of the babies is going to be this years St Paul Saints mascot. They didn't tell us what he'd be served with when he retires.
I was hoping this blog_photo_op would work, but not really.
Daddy brought his fancy schmancy video camera and took hd video of the aminals. he wants to put together a video for you. Probably by the time you care, er, notice, it will be ready.
Master of camouflage? Not yet.
But I thought this one was cute.
Myself and Candy.
Thanks to the library we got 2 free admissions.
We spent most of the afternoon outside. Z & R didn't really seem to care about the animals, but we had fun.
Watching the fish:
Seeing them in the stroller makes me think of chartered bus tours. Sitting comfortably and looking out the window at what the world has to offer. Maybe too because I associate those tours with retired folk and I just watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Got me thinking again about how we start and how we end in this world is often very similar. I'll let you list the ways. Got to thinking about that too. We never used to talk about the bodily outputs. Now, it's not so unusual to talk about what's going on with the kids digestion. HOW ODD. Mama to Zoe: "I think you made Poopies! Did you make Poopies?!" Zoe: [smile]. What an odd thing for me to ask.
Up next, the "farm".
A small pig statue? Blog photo op (there's a new tag)!
There too was a pig and piglets. Very, very cute. Wilbur!
Actually one of the babies is going to be this years St Paul Saints mascot. They didn't tell us what he'd be served with when he retires.
I was hoping this blog_photo_op would work, but not really.
Daddy brought his fancy schmancy video camera and took hd video of the aminals. he wants to put together a video for you. Probably by the time you care, er, notice, it will be ready.
Master of camouflage? Not yet.
But I thought this one was cute.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
all the news...
that's fit to print?
There's just not enough time. It seems like the available time is slipping away, and getting to the blog to put actual content, well that's not so easy.
Mommy/Mary guilt makes me wonder where I should be spending my free time.
Cleaning the house?
Doing dishes?
Laundry?
Grocery shopping?
Finding summer clothes?
Ironing (HA!)?
Going thru my stack of stuff, the "I'll deal with it later" pile?
(this creates a sublist of itself)
Ordering some pictures of the kids (it's been since January)?
Emailing people I've lost touch with?
Emptying the litter box?
Mowing the lawn?
Cleaning up the coffee I spilled in my car's center console (2 months ago)?
Organizing the kids stash of clothes?
Reading the book I started more than a week ago and haven't picked up since?
Watching "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" that I picked up at Redbox tonight?
Sleep?
Blog?
Try to make coherent sense?
Too much.
But I wanted to say the kids are doing great. Last week Roman started moving a little more. He pulls himself around. I don't think he's up to great speeds yet, but he's moving. Zoe seems to be a little more interactive, laughing more and enjoying being out and about. She was funny at the zoo- lots of laughing and talking. She saw a guy with a video camera and started performing, or cooing. He didn't notice our little star but don't worry Zoe, I saw you. ;)
More to follow. Tomorrow's mom's day home. I'm not sure what's in store. Unfortunately it won't be as nice as last week, so I don't think there will be any park visits.
There's just not enough time. It seems like the available time is slipping away, and getting to the blog to put actual content, well that's not so easy.
Mommy/Mary guilt makes me wonder where I should be spending my free time.
Cleaning the house?
Doing dishes?
Laundry?
Grocery shopping?
Finding summer clothes?
Ironing (HA!)?
Going thru my stack of stuff, the "I'll deal with it later" pile?
(this creates a sublist of itself)
Ordering some pictures of the kids (it's been since January)?
Emailing people I've lost touch with?
Emptying the litter box?
Mowing the lawn?
Cleaning up the coffee I spilled in my car's center console (2 months ago)?
Organizing the kids stash of clothes?
Reading the book I started more than a week ago and haven't picked up since?
Watching "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" that I picked up at Redbox tonight?
Sleep?
Blog?
Try to make coherent sense?
Too much.
But I wanted to say the kids are doing great. Last week Roman started moving a little more. He pulls himself around. I don't think he's up to great speeds yet, but he's moving. Zoe seems to be a little more interactive, laughing more and enjoying being out and about. She was funny at the zoo- lots of laughing and talking. She saw a guy with a video camera and started performing, or cooing. He didn't notice our little star but don't worry Zoe, I saw you. ;)
More to follow. Tomorrow's mom's day home. I'm not sure what's in store. Unfortunately it won't be as nice as last week, so I don't think there will be any park visits.
My view from the back seat
On Mother's Day we went to the Minnesota Zoo. Since Grandma Candy was going along I got to sit in the back seat between you two. Here's what I saw.
I'm a lucky, lucky mama.
I'm a lucky, lucky mama.
I still turn to your dad and say "how did we get so lucky?"
TWO babies. :)
And not just any babies, but our Roman and our Zoe.
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