A friend of mine tagged me. It kind of makes me think of a background get to know you tag.
1.Your Nickname(s):Pegster, Pegs
2. Natural Hair Color: dark blond
3. Eye Color: blue
4. Favorite Subject(s) in High school: history, biology, art, business
In College (If applicable): computer programming
5. Groups, Clubs, Organizations you have participated it: Future Homemakers of America, Key Club, Association of Information Technology Professionals, ppd support page, various online autism support groups
6. Sports or other Activities you've been apart of or enjoy (List all :): I am not the least bit athletic. I like to watch baseball, football, bowling, swimming/diving, gymnastics and pool on TV when I have the opportunity
7. Your Best Experienced Job positions: baker, computer operator, mom, special needs chidlren advocate
8. Places you have lived: Kenosha, WI, all my life. Hopefully not my whole life...
9. Do you play or did you learn to play musical Instrument(s)? I wish I did
10. Favorite kind of Music or Groups/Singers? Pop from 80s to present, adult alternative, oldies, some country.
Who do you tag: someone I know lol!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Group Shot Time
Let's just say this is not an easy undertaking with 3 very active boys.
Jon was not in the mood for a photo session, at all. It's so cute to see though!
This was a long time coming. To see all 3 of my handsome boys with their new haircuts and cute faces it was totally worth the effort :-)
Jon was not in the mood for a photo session, at all. It's so cute to see though!
This was a long time coming. To see all 3 of my handsome boys with their new haircuts and cute faces it was totally worth the effort :-)
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Haircut Time
On Thursday Eric and Jon got haircuts. Two little kids, one mom in the salon proved to be an interesting experience.
This is Jon after his first haircut. He did GREAT!!! He cried a little at times but he didn't move much and stayed calm through it all. He wasn't in much of a mood for a photo session after so it was hard to get a good one of his face. This shows how handsome he is.
As you can see the results from Eric's haircut were great. The process of getting it done...well let's just say it was Eric being Eric and I got a good workout from the experience, along with a few bruises and scratches. Many of his sensory issues involve his head, face and mouth. He does not understand that this is not supposed to hurt and that it has to be done. It is so uncomfortable for him he starts screaming and getting combative. It has been arranged for his ABA therapists to attend his next haircuts for 6 months. Hopefully they have some ideas. It is getting harder for me to lift him and hold him as he gets bigger. He dead weights himself when he is scared and don't want to do things. It's a wonder I haven't pulled out my back lifting him like this. He has progressed verbally so that may help with all of this. The main thing is that he looks great. All 3 of my boys are handsome :-)
This is Jon after his first haircut. He did GREAT!!! He cried a little at times but he didn't move much and stayed calm through it all. He wasn't in much of a mood for a photo session after so it was hard to get a good one of his face. This shows how handsome he is.
As you can see the results from Eric's haircut were great. The process of getting it done...well let's just say it was Eric being Eric and I got a good workout from the experience, along with a few bruises and scratches. Many of his sensory issues involve his head, face and mouth. He does not understand that this is not supposed to hurt and that it has to be done. It is so uncomfortable for him he starts screaming and getting combative. It has been arranged for his ABA therapists to attend his next haircuts for 6 months. Hopefully they have some ideas. It is getting harder for me to lift him and hold him as he gets bigger. He dead weights himself when he is scared and don't want to do things. It's a wonder I haven't pulled out my back lifting him like this. He has progressed verbally so that may help with all of this. The main thing is that he looks great. All 3 of my boys are handsome :-)
The Things We Take for Granted
until they are gone...
My dryer quit on me about a month ago. The drum just stopped turning so some of the clothes would just get hot, not dry. The washer was making ungodly noises and was not cleaning well. Washers and dryers are not cheap machines. With 3 little boys I need close access to working laundry equipment. I am thankful for everyone who let me use their machines. The laundermat was interesting to say the least with 3 kids in tow. It was a happy day when my new to me washer and dryer came to their new home. Another exciting purchace I made with my tax refund money:
This has already earned it's keep as can be seen. I never thought I would appreciate a vacuum cleaner that actually picks up and isn't loud/noisy enough to wake the dead. I can even use this with Andy and Jon awake! That is huge, and I don't have to wait until midnight to vacuum! Vac and I still have plenty of work to do. Too bad the last of this pneumonia is still hanging with me.
This brings me to being greatful when I am healthy enough to care for my children. A few weeks ago I caught a flu bug that blew up into pneumonia. This was the result of not getting anywhere near enough sleep for so long and stress. Caring for 3 kids on my own makes it hard to take the time to rest and take care of myself. Friends helped when they could and I was very thankful for that. I had a hard time letting go of the fact that I could not care for and play with my kids the way I thought I should. I've never been that sick in my life, and would never wish on anyone feeling that bad. After being sick for over 2 weeks I finally went back to my doctor, got a lecture about caring for myself and some new meds. The next day I had my wonderful friends here with my kids, and slept for 6 hours in the middle of the day, and more later on. The sleep, fever and meds finally took care of the worst of this and I feel so much better. I'm still coughing and tire easily but I am heading in the right direction. Just like when I was struggling through PPD I had to take the time for me. I learned what helped me through that, and use it to get through the rest of life's trials. For now I am praying that all the germs stay away from here for some time.
My dryer quit on me about a month ago. The drum just stopped turning so some of the clothes would just get hot, not dry. The washer was making ungodly noises and was not cleaning well. Washers and dryers are not cheap machines. With 3 little boys I need close access to working laundry equipment. I am thankful for everyone who let me use their machines. The laundermat was interesting to say the least with 3 kids in tow. It was a happy day when my new to me washer and dryer came to their new home. Another exciting purchace I made with my tax refund money:
This has already earned it's keep as can be seen. I never thought I would appreciate a vacuum cleaner that actually picks up and isn't loud/noisy enough to wake the dead. I can even use this with Andy and Jon awake! That is huge, and I don't have to wait until midnight to vacuum! Vac and I still have plenty of work to do. Too bad the last of this pneumonia is still hanging with me.
This brings me to being greatful when I am healthy enough to care for my children. A few weeks ago I caught a flu bug that blew up into pneumonia. This was the result of not getting anywhere near enough sleep for so long and stress. Caring for 3 kids on my own makes it hard to take the time to rest and take care of myself. Friends helped when they could and I was very thankful for that. I had a hard time letting go of the fact that I could not care for and play with my kids the way I thought I should. I've never been that sick in my life, and would never wish on anyone feeling that bad. After being sick for over 2 weeks I finally went back to my doctor, got a lecture about caring for myself and some new meds. The next day I had my wonderful friends here with my kids, and slept for 6 hours in the middle of the day, and more later on. The sleep, fever and meds finally took care of the worst of this and I feel so much better. I'm still coughing and tire easily but I am heading in the right direction. Just like when I was struggling through PPD I had to take the time for me. I learned what helped me through that, and use it to get through the rest of life's trials. For now I am praying that all the germs stay away from here for some time.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Can You Guess What Was for Dinner Last Night?
He was stealing meatballs and spaghetti off my plate after he was done with his! This boy is an eating machine. My appitite is not that great from being sick and he is a growing boy, so eat up baby boy!
He was wearing as much as he ate. The mess is so worth it to see him eat. His brothers would have never ate anything like this at that age. It is also great to be able to have fun with this rather than obsess over the mess.
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