TWO thumbs---little glutton.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
My beautiful niece. She's off to Guatemala to see the world, better herself, and better the people she meets. Just 13 and already such a talented, outgoing, adventurous girl. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up, which fits her perfectly. I can just see her volunteering her skills in third-world countries and winning over everyone she meets.
We're back!
Back in Wendover—we moved into a two-bedroom apartment across the grass from our old apartment. I like it because it’s on top and has lots of windows and light. The move back has actually been really good. Everyone has been happy to see us and, of course, little Quinn. Kids I taught are running up to me in the street to see him. I am babysitting a little girl, Ginny, born two days before Quinn. I thought I’d like having twins, but now I’m not so sure. It's crazy when they are both crying.
Thurm is feeling really positive about the school year. He likes his classes & is excited about his lesson ideas. As much crap as I talked about Wendover last year, I think we are both totally fine with being here this year. It felt like the right thing to do. And regardless where we live, my world is our apartment and Quinn. I think I’ve left the house about 3 times since we’ve been here.
I’m learning to be quiet. My sister-in-law is so quiet and I’m like an elephant in a glass shop. She always closes cupboards quietly, walks quietly, sidles into a room without you ever hearing her. She’s scared me quite a few times. You think I’d be used to it since I married such a stealthy husband, but he comes into a room all the time and, much to his delight, startles me every time. So as I was putting dishes away, very quietly, yesterday, I told myself, “you are Florecita…quiet as a mouse.”
Some ways life has changed
-Sometimes I don’t brush my teeth till noon.
-My work consists of rocking gently, interpreting cries, holding, nursing, kissing. It’s WAY better than making excel spreadsheets and attending meetings!
-I can’t seem to get anything done. I used to make lists and have them checked off by the end of the day. Now if I get at least one productive errand or chore done a day, I’m happy.
-The word poop (or some variation, i.e.- poopie, poops, poop-poop, super pooper, etc.) is now the most used word in our vocabulary.
-I now understand all things mother. Well, probably not ALL things. But I get why moms do and say the things they do. It’s like when you’re single and you just don’t relate to your married friends, but then when you get married, you start to do all those things you thought were annoying.
Today I put Quinn & Ginny together under a little play gym. Quinn wasn’t as interested in the toys as much as he was in Ginny. While she played with her toy, he quietly studied her. He tried a few attempts of attracting her attention. He faked a cough. He tried talking to her, but it sort of died in his throat as though he were too shy. She paid him no attention and kept playing with her toy. Sassy redhead. He finally gave up and cried for his mama, who he knew would pay attention to him.
Thurm is feeling really positive about the school year. He likes his classes & is excited about his lesson ideas. As much crap as I talked about Wendover last year, I think we are both totally fine with being here this year. It felt like the right thing to do. And regardless where we live, my world is our apartment and Quinn. I think I’ve left the house about 3 times since we’ve been here.
I’m learning to be quiet. My sister-in-law is so quiet and I’m like an elephant in a glass shop. She always closes cupboards quietly, walks quietly, sidles into a room without you ever hearing her. She’s scared me quite a few times. You think I’d be used to it since I married such a stealthy husband, but he comes into a room all the time and, much to his delight, startles me every time. So as I was putting dishes away, very quietly, yesterday, I told myself, “you are Florecita…quiet as a mouse.”
Some ways life has changed
-Sometimes I don’t brush my teeth till noon.
-My work consists of rocking gently, interpreting cries, holding, nursing, kissing. It’s WAY better than making excel spreadsheets and attending meetings!
-I can’t seem to get anything done. I used to make lists and have them checked off by the end of the day. Now if I get at least one productive errand or chore done a day, I’m happy.
-The word poop (or some variation, i.e.- poopie, poops, poop-poop, super pooper, etc.) is now the most used word in our vocabulary.
-I now understand all things mother. Well, probably not ALL things. But I get why moms do and say the things they do. It’s like when you’re single and you just don’t relate to your married friends, but then when you get married, you start to do all those things you thought were annoying.
Today I put Quinn & Ginny together under a little play gym. Quinn wasn’t as interested in the toys as much as he was in Ginny. While she played with her toy, he quietly studied her. He tried a few attempts of attracting her attention. He faked a cough. He tried talking to her, but it sort of died in his throat as though he were too shy. She paid him no attention and kept playing with her toy. Sassy redhead. He finally gave up and cried for his mama, who he knew would pay attention to him.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Elaine: Did you read the whole thing?
Kramer: Oh! yeah.
Elaine: Huh . So What's it about?
Kramer: Well it's a story about love, deception, greed, lust and...unbridled enthusiasm.
Elaine: unbridled enthusiasm...?
Kramer: Well , that's what led to Billy Mumphrey's downfall.
Elaine: Oh! boy.
Kramer: You see Elaine, Billy was a simple country boy. You might say a cockeyed optimist,
who got himself mixed up in the high stakes game of world diplomacy and international intrigue.
Kramer: Oh! yeah.
Elaine: Huh . So What's it about?
Kramer: Well it's a story about love, deception, greed, lust and...unbridled enthusiasm.
Elaine: unbridled enthusiasm...?
Kramer: Well , that's what led to Billy Mumphrey's downfall.
Elaine: Oh! boy.
Kramer: You see Elaine, Billy was a simple country boy. You might say a cockeyed optimist,
who got himself mixed up in the high stakes game of world diplomacy and international intrigue.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Family Reunion 2008
This last weekend in Rupert, Thurm's family had their reunion and the entire family was there- all 47 of them. This year was alot of fun. We rode motorcycles, went to the Twin Falls temple open house, went to Shoshone Falls, ate good food, played games, sang songs, swam in the canal, watched a movie on a big projector on the grass, the list goes on.
Quinn was also blessed in Rupert. My brother said he was laid out, relaxed, and enjoying himself during the blessing. Our brother-in-law also told us that he was watching Thurm and looking around at everyone. Thurm did a great job and gave him a beautiful blessing. Quinn is six weeks old!! It's going by really fast!
We are headed back to Wendover on August 14th or 15th. Thurm has meetings on the 15th, but we also have to move apartments to a two-bedroom. Everyone keeps asking if we are going back to Wendover, and yes, its true, we are. We sort of had a wake-up call. Thurm interviewed with a few schools and we found out how horrible the benefits are at most of the schools in Idaho. I did the math on one school and compared medical insurance and it was like taking a $10,000 pay cut. With teacher's salary's being what they are, I don't know how they can even afford to live on one income!! Most people probably don't. However, its important to me to stay home with Quinn this year, so its back to Wendover. Its actually been a huge blessing in disguise that we took the job in Wendover. We didn't realize at the time how great their insurance was, but we are so grateful now. Quinn was in the NICU for a week after was born and had lots of tests run, had an ambulance ride, etc. and he racked up quite a bill. So we feeling very blessed that we have good insurance. Even with our great insurance, we are going to be paying thousands in bills.
Quinn was also blessed in Rupert. My brother said he was laid out, relaxed, and enjoying himself during the blessing. Our brother-in-law also told us that he was watching Thurm and looking around at everyone. Thurm did a great job and gave him a beautiful blessing. Quinn is six weeks old!! It's going by really fast!
We are headed back to Wendover on August 14th or 15th. Thurm has meetings on the 15th, but we also have to move apartments to a two-bedroom. Everyone keeps asking if we are going back to Wendover, and yes, its true, we are. We sort of had a wake-up call. Thurm interviewed with a few schools and we found out how horrible the benefits are at most of the schools in Idaho. I did the math on one school and compared medical insurance and it was like taking a $10,000 pay cut. With teacher's salary's being what they are, I don't know how they can even afford to live on one income!! Most people probably don't. However, its important to me to stay home with Quinn this year, so its back to Wendover. Its actually been a huge blessing in disguise that we took the job in Wendover. We didn't realize at the time how great their insurance was, but we are so grateful now. Quinn was in the NICU for a week after was born and had lots of tests run, had an ambulance ride, etc. and he racked up quite a bill. So we feeling very blessed that we have good insurance. Even with our great insurance, we are going to be paying thousands in bills.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
I Heart NY
Top Five Reasons we love Quinn
He was born with a perfect haircut
He lays with his arms down at his sides when he gets his diaper changed
His cute smile when he has bubbles in his tummy
He makes really ugly faces when he's grumpy
He likes to show off his strong legs
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Quinn the Mighty is living up to his name. The nurses all comment on how strong his legs are when they are trying to draw blood. Between being a kicker and having huge feet, maybe he'll be a runner with his daddy. We still need to go buy him a little jogging outfit. If anyone is dying to buy Quinn a present, he wants a red Adidas retro warm-up suit.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Here he is!
I haven't wanted to post because we are still in the hospital and its been pretty depressing and stressful. But Baby Q is five days old already and he's too cute not to share with the world. The picture is of him on day two however. QT was born June 23rd at 8:55 pm. He was 8lbs 9 oz and 22 inches long. Big boy! I know I touted to the world that I was going to go natural, but really, no one can explain that kind of pain. They broke my water and induced me at 9am and about an hour in I asked for an epidural. However, I hear that the contractions you get with an induction are way worse than regular contractions. I had contractions the night before that I slept through-not bad at all. I pushed for 2 hours and there he was! I asked Thurm to tell me about it all because I already have blocked it out : )
The next morning I had some serious blood clotting going on so I had to be medicated for that. I don't remember that day too much either because I slept alot and passed out a few times. Poor Thurm was really worried, but by that night I was much better. And now I feel perfectly fine except for this ball of dough hanging off the front of me. I'll get right on that as soon as we get out of this hospital.
Right now little QT is in the special care unit. He has had some problems and has been tested and monitored on every part of his body it seems. They've passed him with a clean bill of health basically, except right now he can't keep his oxygen level up by himself. The doctor tells us he'll be here till Tuesday probably. Overall, he is healthy and we are really grateful that all the doctors concerns have been put to rest. We are really hoping that the oxygen problem will clear itself up in the next four days so we can take him home.
He is ADORABLE. I told Thurm I wanted the baby to be just like him, and he is. He looks just like Thurm and is super mellow. He just hangs out and looks around. Rarely cries. He has his Grandpa H's nose I think. And he has ENORMOUS hands and feet. I think the hands might be mine and the feet are Thurms. Maybe he'll be a runner! We are so attached already, its amazing how that happens. I can't imagine life without him and its only been five days. We love him so much.
The next morning I had some serious blood clotting going on so I had to be medicated for that. I don't remember that day too much either because I slept alot and passed out a few times. Poor Thurm was really worried, but by that night I was much better. And now I feel perfectly fine except for this ball of dough hanging off the front of me. I'll get right on that as soon as we get out of this hospital.
Right now little QT is in the special care unit. He has had some problems and has been tested and monitored on every part of his body it seems. They've passed him with a clean bill of health basically, except right now he can't keep his oxygen level up by himself. The doctor tells us he'll be here till Tuesday probably. Overall, he is healthy and we are really grateful that all the doctors concerns have been put to rest. We are really hoping that the oxygen problem will clear itself up in the next four days so we can take him home.
He is ADORABLE. I told Thurm I wanted the baby to be just like him, and he is. He looks just like Thurm and is super mellow. He just hangs out and looks around. Rarely cries. He has his Grandpa H's nose I think. And he has ENORMOUS hands and feet. I think the hands might be mine and the feet are Thurms. Maybe he'll be a runner! We are so attached already, its amazing how that happens. I can't imagine life without him and its only been five days. We love him so much.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow morning they are going to induce me. I'll be 11 days overdue. Every nurse that has seen me can't believe that my doctor would let me go this long. And that actually doesn't make me feel any better to have their surprise and sympathy. It makes me feel like my doctor is a quack. But I've heard from numerous people that he is a fantastic doctor and I'm sure he is. I just think he had weekend plans and didn't want to induce me before he got back from horse back riding in Sun Valley or something.
Anyway- next blog post should be some cute pictures of the baby. Thanks for everyone's well wishes and sympathy : )
Anyway- next blog post should be some cute pictures of the baby. Thanks for everyone's well wishes and sympathy : )
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Quinn the Mighty
Baby has yet to grace us with his presence. We go to SLC today for a doctor appointment and I'll be in tears if I don't get induced today or tomorrow. I was thinking I'd go natural, but I'm so cranky right now an epidural sounds just fine.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
No, no baby yet.
I'm torn between feeling scared and glad the baby hasn't come yet versus my body feeling EXHAUSTED and SO READY for the baby to come. I'm ready to be able to get out of the couch on my own, roll over in bed and not have my body rip in half, wake up in the night not because I'm in pain and need to pee, but just because baby needs to be fed (I might not feel that way in a few weeks). I'll quit complaining, but this last month really does suck like everyone told me it would.
So we moved to Pocatello the first weekend of June and then directly went to Rupert to visit Thurm's parents. I love going to Rupert because the scenery is beautiful, the food is always great, and the company makes us feel loved. Thurm's main goal was to asparagus hunt. I went with him last year and it really is hunting. You have to search for asparagus along ditch banks. To sum up the experience I quote what Thurm told me last year, "where there is one, there might be two." Exciting. He really was excited and got about 8 or 9 grocery bags full. He gave some to his family, pickled a bag, and brought the rest home. While in Rupert I found out I have some more loyal readers... so welcome Rupert Readers! : )
Saturday night we went to the new Indiana Jones movie. I liked it, thought it was fun. It was just like all the other Indiana Jones movies, far fetched. But I went into it with no expectations and thinking it might not be very good. I think sometimes a movie experience is half your current state of mind.
Yesterday we went to SLC for a doctor appointment. I'm only dilated to 1.5 cm and 50% effaced, so I think its going to be a while. We go again next Monday. Thurm also had an appointment with Utah's head of licensure-- we found out great news. Basically Idaho has a different short cut to getting a teacher's license than Utah. But we found out that in the last couple weeks Utah has adopted the same program as Idaho. So he'll kill two birds with one stone!!! Its going to save us 2 years of classes and tuition to get his Utah license. Why are we getting Idaho & Utah licenses? Because we don't know what state we'll end up in and he needs to have or be working towards his license this fall no matter where we end up. You'd think with all the education they make teachers get that they'd pay them a little better.
We also swung through Logan to visit my friend and see their new house last night. I haven't driven though that part of Idaho in 8 years since I went to school at Utah State. I forgot how beautiful it is. I wouldn't mind living in Cache Valley at all.
Thurm has had a few interviews in various towns, all of which sound lots better than Wendover : ) Not that we've hated Wendover, we haven't. My attitude really changed after I switched jobs to the school. We've made alot of friends there and have gotten involved in the community... church, scouts, school, etc. Its just that its an ugly dust bowl in the desert hours from civilization. Hard to love. But the benefits are REALLY hard to beat. So we are still WAITING (the story of my life) to get any offers. So everyone pray for us that life will turn out perfectly and we'll have no trials or hardships : ) Thanks.
So we moved to Pocatello the first weekend of June and then directly went to Rupert to visit Thurm's parents. I love going to Rupert because the scenery is beautiful, the food is always great, and the company makes us feel loved. Thurm's main goal was to asparagus hunt. I went with him last year and it really is hunting. You have to search for asparagus along ditch banks. To sum up the experience I quote what Thurm told me last year, "where there is one, there might be two." Exciting. He really was excited and got about 8 or 9 grocery bags full. He gave some to his family, pickled a bag, and brought the rest home. While in Rupert I found out I have some more loyal readers... so welcome Rupert Readers! : )
Saturday night we went to the new Indiana Jones movie. I liked it, thought it was fun. It was just like all the other Indiana Jones movies, far fetched. But I went into it with no expectations and thinking it might not be very good. I think sometimes a movie experience is half your current state of mind.
Yesterday we went to SLC for a doctor appointment. I'm only dilated to 1.5 cm and 50% effaced, so I think its going to be a while. We go again next Monday. Thurm also had an appointment with Utah's head of licensure-- we found out great news. Basically Idaho has a different short cut to getting a teacher's license than Utah. But we found out that in the last couple weeks Utah has adopted the same program as Idaho. So he'll kill two birds with one stone!!! Its going to save us 2 years of classes and tuition to get his Utah license. Why are we getting Idaho & Utah licenses? Because we don't know what state we'll end up in and he needs to have or be working towards his license this fall no matter where we end up. You'd think with all the education they make teachers get that they'd pay them a little better.
We also swung through Logan to visit my friend and see their new house last night. I haven't driven though that part of Idaho in 8 years since I went to school at Utah State. I forgot how beautiful it is. I wouldn't mind living in Cache Valley at all.
Thurm has had a few interviews in various towns, all of which sound lots better than Wendover : ) Not that we've hated Wendover, we haven't. My attitude really changed after I switched jobs to the school. We've made alot of friends there and have gotten involved in the community... church, scouts, school, etc. Its just that its an ugly dust bowl in the desert hours from civilization. Hard to love. But the benefits are REALLY hard to beat. So we are still WAITING (the story of my life) to get any offers. So everyone pray for us that life will turn out perfectly and we'll have no trials or hardships : ) Thanks.
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