tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13139658550554808742024-03-12T22:54:52.791-04:00A Boy and His DogsThe adventures of Elliot, Elvis and Priscilla.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-46380746432207864642011-06-17T11:32:00.004-04:002011-06-17T12:03:02.506-04:00UpdatesI'm such an inconsistent blogger these days. In fact, it's been MONTHS since I've blogged, weeks since I've read the blogs I love and used to read every day. Things are just so busy and time gets away from me.<br /><br /><br /><div>So updates:</div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#009900;">Elliot:</span> Is 2.5 years old. ALREADY?? Got his first REAL haircut and looks so much older. Can hold a conversation now, loves his little brother to death (and calls him Chubba Chubbas if you ask what his little brother's name is), has not lost his love for big trucks, airplanes, his puppy or mac and cheese, has lost his love for Yo Gabba Gabba (YAY!) and just about all food. He has found new love in Team Umi Zoomi, Dora and Diego and Mickey Mouse, oatmeal, Nutella sandwiches (chocolate sandwiches he calls them), and swinging on the big kid swing. He's a little clown, always running, jumping and laughing.</div><br /><br /><div>He is mostly well behaved, but when he isn't it's downright UGLY. He gives the best hugs and kisses. And no matter how old he gets he's still my baby!</div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#cc6600;">Cole:</span> Is 9 months old. ALREADY, again??? He thinks his big brother is just the coolest kid on earth and his dogs are the funniest things. He is my Jack of All Trades - Master of None kid. He can speed army crawl across the floor but hasn't quite grasped the hands and knees crawl. He can stand a few seconds on his own, but then tries to lunge himself forward thinking he can walk...he can't. He can take steps when holding onto fingers and gets mad he falls after letting go. He can shovel food into his mouth with his hands, hold his bottle, but not a cup and mimic peoples sounds so well. He's Mr. Serious, takes everything in and gets mad when things do go his way exactly.</div><br /><br /><div>His reflux is under control and we are starting the weaning process of his meds...I hope it works!! He's a little Chub Nubbers and I love him!!</div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#000099;">Elvis:</span> Seems to be having more frequent seizures :( But he's fat, lazy and happy...at least when P is bugging him.</div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#6600cc;">Priscilla:</span> Has a luxating patella, is starting dog school next month ($100 she's the only one that doesn't graduate) and is still crazy and annoying. </div><br /><br /><div>In other news...I have started a little business selling my crocheted creations. I have found a love in making things, especially hats. So head on over to Facebook and like my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/craftycritterscreations">page</a>. Then order something...I ship!!</div><br /><br /><div>I leave you with a precious photo of my little guys...taken by <a href="http://www.yesmamphotography.com/">Yes M'AM Photography</a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619218735346768162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh0K6xdss1qYsX48yMzhsWjKRm2quX_x2JrhQ3z5G_ld1R_rejLTtc9o-V3mzlO3HFMcM_0JiDSEgmR2nkF-uNCthXCFoYtWO4FFaKN9EjLoFUmKkzuWQp7O32v89iBumLfNLRECbsbo/s320/e+and+c.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-49005733341180900742011-02-19T10:31:00.003-05:002011-02-19T10:41:02.651-05:00Winter, Winter, Go Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GXtpmhtWHiu6aCq2XShVQJyuRP_SCTC9IKSyxRGS_0U0kTERcH5Dxxds3zy9-1TOtbk9AbbUNgb2wamKrefw723AqabQVkvzSNzlnKHdIwy_e1JBxmk-CpQkmzDHUeSbmO0indee5mM/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575426086888689906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GXtpmhtWHiu6aCq2XShVQJyuRP_SCTC9IKSyxRGS_0U0kTERcH5Dxxds3zy9-1TOtbk9AbbUNgb2wamKrefw723AqabQVkvzSNzlnKHdIwy_e1JBxmk-CpQkmzDHUeSbmO0indee5mM/s320/006.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I am so tired of winter. We are ALL so tired of winter. After 2 snowstorms just 3 days apart our front yard had so much snow that it went up to the top of the fence. Not really conducive to playing outside. Then the temps dropped to way below 0 for days.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The last couple of days were beautiful, almost 50 degrees, highly unheard of in February in the frozen nothern Adirondacks. It was a spring tease, but I made the most of it and got out for a walk with the boys. The sun was shining and, even though it was super windy, we all enjoyed the fresh air.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>You would think that after living here my whole life, minus one year spent in NC, I would be used to how long and cold our winters are, but I'm not. I never will be. I hate them. HATE THEM!!! I long to live where it's warm enough for a light jacket or sweater in the winter. Where, if it snows, it's not often, much or stays around long. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'm tired of giant snowbanks making it difficult to get out of my driveway without near collisions everyday for months, tired of bundling up the kids just to go to a store because it's frigid, tired of waiting for spring and summer, that are so short it's almost like they never came.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Time to start some serious work on the hubby to go south, or west, or anywhere.</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-14940078012819733062011-01-21T19:07:00.003-05:002011-01-21T19:14:27.548-05:00Well Check UpdatesThe boys had their well check visits on Wednesday, Elliot's 2 yr and Cole's 4 month.<br /><br />Elliot's stats<br /><br />30 lbs<br /><br />35.5 inches<br /><br />Cole's stats<br /><br />16 lbs 3 oz<br /><br />26.75 inches<br /><br />Cole gained 2 lbs in a month so it was no wonder his Zantac dosage suddenly stopped working. We've upped his dosage and hoping in a couple more days things will be back to normal. Of course he's been sick since his appointment...maybe a reaction to his shots? Mostly some real nasty diapers (diarhea) and a little vomitting (definitely NOT spit up). What fun :/<br /><br />Elliot is just wild and crazy. He only needed a flu shot and that certainly wasn't going to slow him down. He's saying more full sentences like "You make me mad."...yeah, that was a nice one! I wouldn't let him continue to play in the ground pepper he spilled everywhere so I could clean it up and that's what he yelled at me. In true Mom of the Year fashion I replied with "Yeah? Well you make me mad too...now go over there so I can sweep." So he stomped his foot and SCREAMED! Ah....2 year olds.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-16362483384576184002011-01-08T21:44:00.003-05:002011-01-08T22:06:58.527-05:00Time Goes by so QuicklyI don't know where it goes, but it's only here for a fleeting second. It seems that by the time I get home from work, have dinner, play with the boys is bedtime. First for them and then before I can blink for me. And the day is gone. So quickly. I hate it. <div><div><div><div><div> </div><div>So, it leaves little time for blogging. </div><br /><div>Elliot is now 2 years old, Cole is 4 months. How the hell did THAT happen?? </div><br /><div>Christmas was good but hectic. I think we need a new strategy for Christmas because we need time for ourselves. It was rush, rush, rush in the morning, drive to my sister's an hour away, back home after only 2 hours there, an hour for us and back out the door to my brother in laws and home to bed. It's no fun for us or the kids. So, starting next year I plan to alternate years with each side. This way we can spend quality time with a few than just a little time with all. AND we get some time for our little family, just us, to enjoy unwrapping presents and playing.</div><br /><div>Elliot's birthday went well and his party was good. My monkey cupcakes were a hit. What cupcakes you say?? Well, I had a brilliant idea that instead of spending $50 on a cake I would spend a few dollars and make cupcakes. I was in the baking aisle of my local grocery store when I spotted the CUTEST monkey cupcake liners and thought "I should make monkey cupcakes." </div><br /><div>Well, I did. I spent the majority of MY birthday making those cupcakes for Elliot's party. </div><br /><div>I think they were pretty good. I'm super proud of myself and just might have to do it for Cole's first birthday, although maybe not monkeys, but something fun!!</div><br /><div>So now I leave you so I can head to bed. I hope that for 2011 I can do better on the blogging front.</div><br /><br /><div>Pics of my monkeys...</div><div align="center">Cute liners</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014734326318338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVE43VFSrViM6MySWtBdmOyad4PDRzubT9sDLz7H8DUJB0N154vkDIJRKAFZGGNn3pDnll0df3snbMfY_tvKFb5GH4qhg6VsPnsJGwTLkfTXkvJoDxONzlUYw8NhRGBx6EmGVdodE35JU/s320/004.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">Step 2 (baking was step 1) ~ Body</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014739293040498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJ4vZAy4eRXaYJP8mVwOlcXy78t2CJpXhssrsiRPwYyCMB4uTkHwcGBQ6BghKD48y6S23VYVt5Vp8UNto3_gGUn9WV88GuvsT-EgjsoS5TzR-gVyk9chPxisyH1QoTcPmO6sIJuXnaoY/s320/005.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Step 3 ~ Faces and ears</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014743559437010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5eSfpAG2k1q9Np0AyZ646oTWq_HhOqTJ5ksipX9Vyln3wwd3u2lyrf5LUPENcIveLlcNyLlAGL-2wHSsOzMEuN8oSrSArpRwBWw3JozNUdcqPuDV6a6i_ybCBDjX2QL9uwvQEXUmUazM/s320/006.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Step 4 ~ Eyes and mouths</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014747712908914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_DkLpJGblZddHe2YSZlcyYHwkEGp8AkMo-7YAWdrvy9juR_yRkCEHztrcQ2sHgoc9pxOgB27mOBvxLSYxXeO57qQ0RbnfYoziEJ_FhJAetA34XLNPrniXrZ6fQ60sBEatKtdvypeP-M/s320/008.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Close Up</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560014751884962594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqQneFUnD-ea958NncXbUNF872kujRfwlsjWsjTFtZBkawW0cGpEwyMiby_wUTq_FpfuYmOA4dEA4iv8Aba75fcdOHpenn3_MYPL7QmMPYPMS-o08kI0rl112eqY0FQ4LlpaIeruRF5RA/s320/016.JPG" /></p>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-14871754821515552972010-12-08T21:03:00.002-05:002010-12-08T21:08:45.537-05:00Hats<div><div>I tried my hand at crocheting a couple of beanies for Cole. The first one is very plain, but it went well so I tried a striped one. The first try was too small, not even close! The second I thought was still too small. However, I was trying to put it on him while he was sleeping and I didn't want to wake him. I just couldn't wait to try it. That didn't work so I tried it on him the next day. It fit, I just needed to add a couple more rows (then I added 2 too many...oh well).</div><br /><div>Here they are!</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548498369600673906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ7TwHmiZZRo0Vl-EwZOFbd0aJJd-54iRjUj7XPm5UTKPy_05kJoEjiZ_LIyW4jhra8jqiuhlw-ANqd3Iy3goGttyt7jy90kbBkovi7KurUde5A1-tiOU2Wpp_FMRoRaFsJ95uiZKcnMY/s320/first+hat.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548498366646378914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyH3ybymR45TZ3XOpWexRgGm4IFBWPn0EKdReZMXfFc-XyNOaF8zNIX5LtPlBLhIc3Zoeawi15CYFmvANyLCDlJmNQ1aLjVpZQdTKHa59f7HeOnd0nIROSOGhcHzLHGc8gO2mEgpc5EOg/s320/striped+hat.jpg" /><br /><div></div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-22547965254032549472010-12-04T19:14:00.001-05:002010-12-04T19:14:16.742-05:00Christmas 2010<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/0AbMW7hm1YuWNA/0AbMW7hm1YuWNOLA/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1291508026000/0/"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Happy Snowflakes Christmas</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Make a statement with Shutterfly <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">Christmas photo cards</a>.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-18230051557684503302010-11-28T20:07:00.002-05:002010-11-28T20:15:51.850-05:00This and ThatIt seems I'm right on target timewise with this post. I don't seem to post much anymore. Life with work and the boys has gotten busy.<br /><br />I went back to work on Nov. 1st. It hasn't been fun. I have had mess after mess to clean up. Lots of reservations to handle and I miss my boys so much. I have been testing out working at home 2 days a week, but unless I can figure out a "office" in this house, I don't think it's going to work long term. Plus, some days it's so hard to work and not give in to the desire to play with Elliot and Cole.<br /><br />Cole had his 2 month well check on Nov. 12th. He was 10 weeks, 12 pounds and 24.5 inches. A few ounces and 2 full inches bigger than his brother at this age. He's already moved into 3-6 month clothes.<br /><br />Elliot is still an awesome big brother. He is becoming such a big boy. I can't believe that in 5 short weeks he will be 2....better start planning that party.<br /><br />We had a very untraditional Thanksgiving. We decided to get away for a couple of days and took Elliot to an indoor waterpark on Thanksgiving morning. He LOVED it. <br /><br />And since I am done Christmas shopping, except a couple of things for the hubby, I have decided to use my extra time and teach myself to crochet. I made a hat for Cole last night. Didn't turn out half bad. I'll post pics soon!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-16749496098650246352010-10-31T20:26:00.003-04:002010-10-31T20:31:28.830-04:00Happy HalloweenI know the night is almost over, but I just had to share pics of my boys. Elliot had a blast on both trick or treating treks. He even learned to say "Trick or Treat" just in time!<br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534371936599605618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU8zW_WWho_8lE6xoB0e2rA8KEDGya1ZeJY4oJUXNI__msifJXQ5hcfQmNBD3uKlrC356xXIWlKDjXCM2b7Xx13E8P5TlV2KXXA6i52YbvnDMFOz_3Gh17s6xt1tBpbilGLgi-cP0A7MI/s320/017.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534371932534081394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqunCmGZriyDlbsruPhdZTea3R_6gKs0tGW4XDC8TrQqgK_jtU55aYJsys42-a-_er3VSJ0_GebSAeGVNqxhaYblMIj4jPtqe9OoyTjtDN3ayAfy5-LhZP6-SMEuF8EpsGQxD1eNxE10/s320/013.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534371930002729938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcg_ZCGgZn10kRql4ShplEh4s_R8jCVEANQqrrniriXEVoGn-hK8ITV1HmDfHRuey9DnMEfNPXqBOO-ZbsRO68Lke1CCAyPiIUvw4fsyK4ZfEfoB6Sn1g_Bww8kiuusbL3dek3dAuO4s/s320/012.JPG" />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-74129381361702316682010-10-22T21:21:00.002-04:002010-10-22T21:30:26.032-04:00The End is NearI can't believe how fast time is going by. I have one week left with the boys before it's back to work. ONE WEEK...SEVEN already went by...HOW???? It's just not enough. Even more than when I returned to work when Elliot was born, I feel this overwhelming desire to stay home with them. No, not desire, a need, an overwhelming NEED to be a stay at home mom. Just the thought of going back to work makes me sick to my stomach. I MUST win the lottery by November 1st, I must. I NEED to stay home.<br /><br />Cole has been diagnosed with reflux. We put rice cereal in his bottle and he takes .5 ml of Zantac twice a day. At his 2 month well check we will evaluate how he's doing and possibly stop the cereal. All the crying, fussing, screaming out in his sleep in pain from the acid coming up, spitting up has pretty much stopped. He's a whole new baby. Last night he slept 7 hours straight. May have been a fluke, but hopefully the long sleeping spells at night continue. Elliot starting sleeping 8 hours a night just before I returned to work...maybe Cole is following in his big brother's footsteps. My boys love me ;)Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-72204692816372796462010-10-08T09:23:00.003-04:002010-10-08T09:25:33.435-04:00They Grow Up Too FastSo, because wondering minds want to know, that being <em>MY </em>wondering mind...I measured and weighed the boys this morning.<br /><br />If my measurements are correct:<br /><br />Elliot: 30 lbs 34.5 ins<br /><br />Cole: 9 lbs 21.5 insKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-83313931207170041462010-09-23T18:11:00.002-04:002010-09-23T18:14:47.072-04:00UpdatesCole had his weight check on 9.15. After a weekend of him barely eating I was worried. The nurse wanted us to make him eat every 2 hours. All that happened was he ate less than before. So instead of stressing us all out, I let him go back to his own schedule. I guess that was the trick because he gained 8 ounces!! He passed his birth weight and weighed in at 7 lb. 4 oz...one ounce over! NO MORE WEIGHT CHECKS!!<br /><br />He hasn't stopped eating since. He has become Mommy's little piggy.<br /><br />Elliot is still a wonderful big brother. He tries to help burp Cole, feed him, console him when he cries. Still no jealousy either! <br /><br />Now, if I could only get them to nap at the same time.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-71182817897555939982010-09-12T10:22:00.004-04:002010-09-12T10:33:34.366-04:00Brotherly Love<div>How sweet is this?? Elliot is already an AWESOME big brother. He likes to help feed and burp baby Cole and is obsessed with his toes.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516032767804766210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvwyKSjdUBRXWJ6eTmWq4OtV500TX-tm6R3DFBcNhsTp4bq2M7MnK451E9010TmJXiq7gxkcU7VB_kQORLvNGCzu8xyJvog0v2dKcsmPUgK2vxPPFSqdMIPSlqSQ6JFkI5_dBt5De-HI/s320/028.JPG" /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Cole is very laid back, much like his big brother was as a little baby (now he has more energy than 10 toddlers and we can't keep up!). He does, however, seem to have a bit of an issue gaining weight. On the plus side, as of Friday he hadn't lost anymore, but he just doesn't gain. So we get to have weight checks every week until he hits his birth weight. Wednesday is our next one and I am hoping to hear that he has gained <em>something. </em>This little guy needs to grow so he isn't swimming in his clothes anymore!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-35939838012053803352010-09-05T08:33:00.003-04:002010-09-05T08:38:46.301-04:00Introducing....<div align="center"> Cole Thomas:</div><div align="center">Born 9.1.10 at 12:39am</div><div align="center">Weight: 7 lbs. 3 ozs. </div><div align="center">Height: 19.5 inches</div><div align="center">Head: 35 cm</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513407238585611122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp4YEM53H-nOKrSeA9COdCxPjSH67pBZWC2_s6rvTCY1opgoZkyc0q6S2Y8EZS6vzgNZD7gZOEpMDq-gHkJgBRWd3_dbxn9XDe1amwJ1WJLduzgqC6QpEcH-TIP0gFWJtOCOKeWWRhN0/s320/021.JPG" /><br /><div align="center">Being checked out by awesome, big brother Elliot.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513407248915127570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22sHbYxG3vMo98Au7JrmPBmYVgLpS8NzQONYEO5ODk6JpOg8AE19-xU8Z2B9ddErgNbbTL4P94uXtcE6PlFRGk0JozQ9_Kk8qovlnI7D0LDgg_ByoRWrbw0fLX9iGLPJtY1Amx0v1Ldk/s320/018.JPG" /><br /><br /><div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-78690685510277191152010-08-16T20:51:00.003-04:002010-08-16T20:55:37.607-04:00I'm Crafty!I finished my letters for the boys! I just need to decide if I will attach ribbon and hang them or somehow attach them flat to the walls.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506175784484494498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR29KkRmSMJsV7qitWoSPEkArjRuvgchWxjyXFHjIBXEXHYqUHkFpeadj25paylWIgVC95Z76T3cOnWEsCFfHNv_4zgPBlDml7Ni6r0BoVzPrEDXIfPCNmUrVAPSGJxQW-8YuPnGBPYH8/s320/007.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506175777657522402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeX9vB_WPgwjudoHCKcEgj8kY6o3nn-pFd2GTMi5K9ODeFrHnod66J7qDuDrmcZzCUBqplq6hSppZBiOZWyClIkpnA_uMoVBJWhkVFts4k0MSnBJuIs1X1m1FyPpXxU5m9e1V9tsLELY/s320/006.JPG" /><br /><div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-84575974250164256802010-08-13T12:46:00.002-04:002010-08-13T12:51:42.402-04:00I'm BadI'm a bad blogger...I have been neglectful of my blog and therefore, my bragging about my little man.<br /><br />I'm a bad cleaner...my house is a complete disaster, I just can't seem to keep up.<br /><br />I'm a bad pregnant lady...I'm big, I ache and I'm OVER IT!<br /><br />I'm a bad crafter...I've had the stuff to do both Elliot's and Cole's letters for their rooms for a week now and I haven't even taken the supplies out of the bags.<br /><br />I'm a bad fur mommy...they have all been driving me nuts and I sometimes think of how nice it would be to not have so many. 3 cats and 2 dogs are wearing me out.<br /><br />But, apparently, today I am AWESOME at complaining.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-78223245758810873712010-07-27T15:49:00.003-04:002010-07-27T15:57:20.798-04:00FinallyI have researched and researched and researched double strollers hoping to find ONE that would fit pretty much all my needs so I didn't have a garage full of strollers. I already have 3 singles which get used depending on what I am doing or where I am going.<br /><br />The stroller needed to:<br />1. Fit a newborn and a toddler<br />2. Fit in my trunk (hopefully with room to spare)<br />3. Fit through doorways<br />4. Have sturdy wheels for our crappy roads and sidewalks. Air filled work best<br />5. Still be able to make shopping trips easy<br /><br />I decided on the Valco Tri Mode EX with a toddler seat. It can function as a single or a double (#1), is the size of a single (#2, #3, #5), and is a jogger style so great for my long walks (#4). The stroller will hopefully be here by the end of the week and the toddler seat should be in stock mid August (Valco is coming out with a new version). Plus I will sell my other jogger so there will still be only 3 stroller in the garage!<br /><br />I will give everyone a review once I have the stroller and then I will have to let you know about the toddler seat later. In the meantime, check it out <a href="http://valcobaby.com/products/strollers/model/tri-mode-ex.html">here</a>, I got the Hot Chocolate. Hmmmm, that seems fitting for my cold climate!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-17092334908180391992010-07-12T09:38:00.002-04:002010-07-12T09:44:30.048-04:00They Grow So Fast<div><div><div>Last night was Elliot's first night in a "big boy" bed. We have moved him to a twin bed. He has been trying to climb out of his crib, so his pediatrician thought we might want to try soon before he gets hurt. Then I had him sleeping in his new room in a Pack N Play because his room was so hot. Tried the crib yesterday and he wouldn't have anything to do with it.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493014887123390290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhtgfaVYdKC3shl9Y2jmdrFuD3NaiFj1amucRPj8AbY1x1rcZSQS8UOc_C4dynHHi16praq7l7b1INxDFwiBHIb6Z4tj88lh2JQa2hHkRryM5nf6ghGIt9nvbXzlLwXjeGxg1x2xH5UE/s320/big+boy+bed.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>So yesterday we set up the twin bed, got the room ready and tested it out. He was extra tired since it was past his bed time, but he went right to sleep and slept all night without an issue. I can't say that it will be that easy for his nap today or tonight, but I have hope it will all go well.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493014891615256482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7yuFdj29JJv9K50GuDZOyHLkjOLPyDKmaUBYSd7A3SIkpvd8SxM1-I6vLTqgyHEhIvmTItmnkVfB_AjqL_dk61g7SOdeYVXOGg-MTO127FkLXUIB9NUIwFnyds5_y7feRiTEbPrh-GM/s320/big+boy+room.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I am pretty sad about it though. Just means that my baby isn't my baby anymore. He's turning into my little boy instead. Why do they have to grow so fast??<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493014895695103186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLF4MBYA7yNrccf2C-QmXoPSG8WrpDaWYw4bTiFGndsmm0oEanwS6r1c0oaGC0pV8to0oTl8wsFBv6SdmM666D_U_7SFFZmAl7RVWIVOTHjOZ_svtAi_nkYqxaffys9GoIZOU78tmi_4/s320/big+boy+room+2.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-35506493800793716702010-06-30T10:31:00.002-04:002010-06-30T10:38:00.644-04:00Where Does Time Go?I am having a hard time believing that tomorrow Elliot will be 18 months old. It feels like I just got home from the hospital with him. Every day is a new word, new skill. <br /><br />He have even had his first real injury. Poor Elliot lost a fingernail. It still looks pretty yucky, but at least it's scabbed over and healing. We are just hoping the nail grows back, and it's pretty likely it will.<br /><br />I also can't believe that in 11 short weeks, baby #2 will make his arrival. I'm excited and sad all at the same time. I'm excited to have another bundle of joy. I'm excited for Elliot to be a big brother. But I am sad because my baby won't be the baby anymore. I am sad because all my attention won't be able to be on Elliot and he will have to share his mommy.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-47517053379742051412010-06-16T10:27:00.004-04:002010-06-16T10:34:17.136-04:00I Won, I Won...#2I won another giveaway...my second ever! I will be getting some address labels from Pear Tree Greetings, courtesy of <a href="http://www.brandyatyoudontknow.com/2010/06/review-giveaway-pear-tree-address.html">You Don't Know</a>. Thanks Brandy!!<br /><br /><div><div></div><div>I chose these <a href="http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Stationery/Address-Labels/2775-5939BLSFC-Soft-Circles--Blue-Address-Label.pro">labels</a> because I plan to get <a href="http://www.peartreegreetings.com/Baby-Announcements/Baby-Boy-Announcements/2775-5939BLFC-Soft-Circles--Blue-Photo-Birth-Announcement.pro">matching announcements</a> once the new baby is born.</div><br /><div>Simply and cute...that's what I like! I'd post pics, but I don't want to get in trouble with the company so I will just link to the them instead.</div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-8088621180430103542010-06-15T12:48:00.002-04:002010-06-15T12:49:38.453-04:00Baby Boy #2 Has a Name!!!Cole Thomas should be arriving in 3 short months!<br /><br />Now, to make sure Tony doesn't change his mind on the name between now and then!!Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-84599224921933085192010-06-14T10:36:00.002-04:002010-06-15T12:50:03.912-04:00The Best Things in LifeBubbles...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482639283747001426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9z3Zw4t2FeMa5erpBkKlbOZ5F1Wqfl8_TbtNT5xq9QTCvkSwiNOOYTXKrWlR8dbUnkSvnWtAbklwCQBGwsE8JRylc3T1NecVdJ55bJbzG4r5ermuz4Nlchufu4u-Tnbu7VSZqrqWcA0/s320/bubbles.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Balls...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482639289815325090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEItCG7jq6r0ojdxv0KoWUNSshKLEjHyT3kPxj1WgZ_mDLjc7BzmfqS1yUDvPAvBuY1xCQZerjgkzDChdSSw6S7ZZZ4ct3JUIpNYr2whxauQKmjn6Xxwhi1wJXB6MS-zDq4jL4U0y6eY8/s320/balls.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Walks...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482639294004393826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZrZrbuRBsa4ZCqYLoS2b_MxRR_oWhMQfihGQpIOUlqbsq9PD4dd5O9vLHmevdLHCqnIrqxUzSzE08iZhUWJb6kRtvrmhVhyphenhypheniZKzbCIOEgNehBzmayKR6CDP1bA2bVRqI0rHUznpbtOo/s320/walks.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Naps...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482639296998372322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGJb7cuTt9uo5ocej4YLp4GiVVd2Ytw-D6ubpgCGIoNR-9mUHDRHH91nORjhMlz-nCwszyN-KBV1bn8mdT6Luhd_-8fux4lLSa0V3BQ-iCoOtlWkelS1qP1LVRLg7zGFTd8g9yscqMgk/s320/naps.jpg" border="0" />Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-65469114281828982412010-06-03T14:44:00.002-04:002010-06-03T14:51:13.235-04:00Sleepless NightsI really didn't plan to have sleepless nights again until the baby was born, but the puppy has other ideas. She seems to hate sleeping in a crate at night, but cannot be trusted to run about as she is only 8 weeks and not housebroken. So, it's been 2 weeks of being kept up with whining and crying from her. So I am trying something different...a cat carrier. It's smaller and darker and maybe, just maybe, it'll work.<br /><br />On another note, I participated in a Flip Flop Swap with some other bloggy moms and followers. I sent a cute pair of flops to my person. I, however, got stiffed. I know it's the chance you take, but I am a bit bummed. Oh well.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-41718929118619982952010-05-24T10:00:00.003-04:002010-05-24T10:04:31.200-04:00It's a...<div><div><div>GIRL!!</div><div></div><br /><div>Meet our newest addition, Priscilla. (Yeah, I know...but everyone thinks it's a perfect name!)</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474836996686409794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uAfKiAN69TyyaGOQXQSDGrbfvMvQojSb-A9iXNfp2RQCTTc5aBmJt73JU5er6Eq3Mhz70qV6n36NEIGLFcKru0JSyl8nYlyfJhgP_40tNwtw0Q17vlEmIbnwPqa_-nsKWG035xW2LA0/s320/priscilla.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474837000275077538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Nu3LTWX3FQfpoKRAeKdxuElclSXiHG1nrzwdL_WWLu7mJi6CnRuyyjNQRLUYprxa_AIa0bGrcwKxujYZUgaOp7ddTa-JuzUv0GSS0kQIZkkCyRU5IxrK0SoZ7tY_voCanKQLiNlwfM4/s320/Cilla+and+Elvis.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474837010028468082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYyRRtqCuzJ47K33JAHyuasV8cGZTGdJVvuiyPF7aBtZLf1vqw5HmPDC9VUuqIR8wPKNTtBwBqu0pKDDptTjDbboDkXO_2I3x5547fgKLuC4SaK25ZiVIHV3cZNTc8L6LfgHtn1OXW-mE/s320/Cilla+and+Elliot.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-30879030455255379302010-05-18T15:48:00.003-04:002010-05-18T15:53:45.737-04:00There are Flintstone Feet...And there are Elliot's feet. <br /><br />On our mini vacation taken this past weekend I was able to find a Stride Rite outlet. I have heard they are a great place to find wide shoes for babies. So, we had Elliot's feet sized for the first time (we have simply put shoes on and if they fit we bought them!). To our surprise Elliot doesn't just have wide feet like we thought...he has EXTRA wide feet. We had to get him 6XW shoes!! <br /><br />By the way, he gets those wide feet from his daddy. I have tiny feet.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313965855055480874.post-9240841495310362112010-05-10T11:04:00.003-04:002010-05-10T11:10:34.013-04:00Those Things are Dangerous!Anyone who knows me IRL knows that I get hurt doing the dumbest things. Fracture my wrist falling UP stairs, fall off a Pogo Ball and bust up my elbow, crack my head open going from crouching to standing up in the bathroom. Yes, these are just a few examples of the things that happen to me.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Yesterday, after getting home from a FABULOUS lunch at a local restaurant, I was setting Elliot down. In my coat pocket was this cup...</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469658226478012594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmyEW0O59SiHh0TitYLfM5SIru0YlEI8ItpIMUyeUjXW0v0D3SnnP3Ry8Pf-kC6NcwbToWRef_B1op31txGvTr3VwpVPiyxocZ9tmqHhWPauL_eQ4MslbArJMszFHupq4_YHu8vpR_Hk/s320/cup.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Now, I know it didn't fit perfectly into the pocket, but my hands were full with Elliot and his books. Well...as I put Elliot down this <em>thing</em> falls from my pocket and lands on my toe. I jumped up and down, trying not to cry, screaming "OW, OW, OW!" because it hurt sooooo bad. I think my toe might be broken, or at least very, very bruised and injured. It's still swollen this morning, I had to find a pair of shoes that didn't squish it or it would kill me and any little bump sends shooting pains through it. </div><div> </div><div>Only me!</div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06034326515757161036noreply@blogger.com2