Showing posts with label Jonna. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jonna. Show all posts
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Independence
Benjamin and Jonna are growing. Not just taller, but smarter and more independant. I love anymore just to sit back and watch.
Benjamin has a superhero soul. I have said this many times, but he is going to do great things. Marvelous things, and I can't wait to be the one to say, "Yep, that is my son."
I have never seen a more patient boy in regards to a relentless younger sister. His patience reminds me of his father with a touch of my brother Jason and my brother Johnny. It is quiet, thinking, and he is a listener. As Jonna babbles on about one thing or another, he just watches her and will often say..."Jonna, you are onry." Jonna must repeat and do absolutely everything that Benjamin does. The day will come when it will annoy him to no end, but for now he is pretty proud that his little sister wants to be like him.
He is a gentle soul, like his father. He is very close to his mother. And I enjoy that, but I do want him to be more independant. While at the park last night, I watched him throw his football, climb the monkeybars, throw rocks into the lake while I sat 50 yards away seeing my boy flourish in his independance! Pretending to be a cowboy one moment to batman the next.
Benjamin still twirls my hair in his fingers when I sit beside his bed each night. And as always, I say "just for one minute". He is in speech class now with Ms. Sarah and he is making leaps and bounds. I am so happy that we are doing this now, and know that it will make the world of difference in each year here after. He will go one more year to Preschool and then I will have a kindergartner!
My stubborn spirited Jonna paid most of her attention to her toes while sitting in the sandbox.. She hummed and sang to herself as she tried to get each little toenail covered completely with sand.
She likes to test me ohh....quite often. She will talk back to me. She will throw things when she doesn't get her way. She will whine and demand. She will even call her Dad "poopy head". She also, tells me how pretty my hair is. That she likes my dress, and that her and I are beautiful, but Ben and Daddy are handsome. She hates more than anything to fall asleep. And will ask Jake or I to rub her neck, her back and play with her hair to soothe her to get there. She will ask to be held and just snuggle close for no reason at all. She is a very concerned serious girl, but yet quite funny. She is goofy, and not quite coordinated. She can run smack in to a door frame without a flinch, and it will appear she is looking right at it as she does it. Bandaids are very important to her. She would wear sandals every day. And now she combs her own hair and prefers only barrettes. She loves dresses. For over a month now, she is completely out of pullups at night. So for the first time in the past 4.5 years we have no need for purchase of diapering necessities. YAY!!!!
They both drink Chocolate protein shakes every morning. Jonna usually has a bowl of her favorite foods in the world almonds and/or strawberries. Ben sticks with a waffle, cheerios, or strawberries with honey and cinnamon.
We try to eat pretty healthy at home and it shows. Everyone always complements on how well they eat, whatever is given them. I don't know many kids that will eat baked fish two times a week, and devour broccoli and peas.
They both know how to do squats, burpees, and pushups. Ben will actually make up his own routines at night and Jonna follows him. Favorite thing to watch in the entire world! Who would have thought they would pay so much attention to me while working out at the gym. The weather has been unseasonably nice and we play outside the majority of the time that we are home. Jonna has become an excellent bike rider. She may not have her training wheels off as soon as Ben did,but she could be close. We still have lots of races. And anymore, it's Ben's idea.
Jake is busy. He is doing satellite and internet installs while getting his Paramedic clinical hours done, all while keeping up with the laundry and working at the fire stations. He has been so supportive of my new adventures as a trainer. I became Crossfit Certified just about three weeks ago and have started with coaching some classes. And I can't be more thankful to him to allow me to do this. We work pretty darn well together as a team. God did a great job matching us up.
We have signed up for a 5K together on July 1. This will be my first 5K EVER!!!! I am so stoked and couldn't be happier that my Coach at CFU will be there, but also my husband!
We are set to go to the beach for a family vacation in about a month and half. I CAN'T wait to take pictures of us and the kids down there. Ben and Jonna will be so excited!!
And well, they are still stinkin cute.
Life is good and all is well in Holee land!
Benjamin has a superhero soul. I have said this many times, but he is going to do great things. Marvelous things, and I can't wait to be the one to say, "Yep, that is my son."
I have never seen a more patient boy in regards to a relentless younger sister. His patience reminds me of his father with a touch of my brother Jason and my brother Johnny. It is quiet, thinking, and he is a listener. As Jonna babbles on about one thing or another, he just watches her and will often say..."Jonna, you are onry." Jonna must repeat and do absolutely everything that Benjamin does. The day will come when it will annoy him to no end, but for now he is pretty proud that his little sister wants to be like him.
He is a gentle soul, like his father. He is very close to his mother. And I enjoy that, but I do want him to be more independant. While at the park last night, I watched him throw his football, climb the monkeybars, throw rocks into the lake while I sat 50 yards away seeing my boy flourish in his independance! Pretending to be a cowboy one moment to batman the next.
Benjamin still twirls my hair in his fingers when I sit beside his bed each night. And as always, I say "just for one minute". He is in speech class now with Ms. Sarah and he is making leaps and bounds. I am so happy that we are doing this now, and know that it will make the world of difference in each year here after. He will go one more year to Preschool and then I will have a kindergartner!
My stubborn spirited Jonna paid most of her attention to her toes while sitting in the sandbox.. She hummed and sang to herself as she tried to get each little toenail covered completely with sand.
She likes to test me ohh....quite often. She will talk back to me. She will throw things when she doesn't get her way. She will whine and demand. She will even call her Dad "poopy head". She also, tells me how pretty my hair is. That she likes my dress, and that her and I are beautiful, but Ben and Daddy are handsome. She hates more than anything to fall asleep. And will ask Jake or I to rub her neck, her back and play with her hair to soothe her to get there. She will ask to be held and just snuggle close for no reason at all. She is a very concerned serious girl, but yet quite funny. She is goofy, and not quite coordinated. She can run smack in to a door frame without a flinch, and it will appear she is looking right at it as she does it. Bandaids are very important to her. She would wear sandals every day. And now she combs her own hair and prefers only barrettes. She loves dresses. For over a month now, she is completely out of pullups at night. So for the first time in the past 4.5 years we have no need for purchase of diapering necessities. YAY!!!!
They both drink Chocolate protein shakes every morning. Jonna usually has a bowl of her favorite foods in the world almonds and/or strawberries. Ben sticks with a waffle, cheerios, or strawberries with honey and cinnamon.
We try to eat pretty healthy at home and it shows. Everyone always complements on how well they eat, whatever is given them. I don't know many kids that will eat baked fish two times a week, and devour broccoli and peas.
They both know how to do squats, burpees, and pushups. Ben will actually make up his own routines at night and Jonna follows him. Favorite thing to watch in the entire world! Who would have thought they would pay so much attention to me while working out at the gym. The weather has been unseasonably nice and we play outside the majority of the time that we are home. Jonna has become an excellent bike rider. She may not have her training wheels off as soon as Ben did,but she could be close. We still have lots of races. And anymore, it's Ben's idea.
Jake is busy. He is doing satellite and internet installs while getting his Paramedic clinical hours done, all while keeping up with the laundry and working at the fire stations. He has been so supportive of my new adventures as a trainer. I became Crossfit Certified just about three weeks ago and have started with coaching some classes. And I can't be more thankful to him to allow me to do this. We work pretty darn well together as a team. God did a great job matching us up.
We have signed up for a 5K together on July 1. This will be my first 5K EVER!!!! I am so stoked and couldn't be happier that my Coach at CFU will be there, but also my husband!
We are set to go to the beach for a family vacation in about a month and half. I CAN'T wait to take pictures of us and the kids down there. Ben and Jonna will be so excited!!
And well, they are still stinkin cute.
Life is good and all is well in Holee land!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Bowling Dad Day
Jake took off work yesterday to spend some quality time with the kid's. I am sorry to say I missed out. He took lots of videos to share, and these are just a couple.
Ben made me promise that next time he bowls that I get to come with him!
And do you see this warm up and concentration here!
We may have a pro bowler on our hands!
Ben made me promise that next time he bowls that I get to come with him!
And do you see this warm up and concentration here!
We may have a pro bowler on our hands!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Favorite
Every night when I tuck the kids in, I say "Ben, you are my favorite little boy in the whole entire world" or "Jonna, you are my favorite littel girl in the whole entire world" It always follows with usually a "thank you" from Ben and a huge grin from Jonna. Last night, Ben hugged me tight and said, "I know, Mom."
That was one of those catch your breath feelings as a Mom.
That was one of those catch your breath feelings as a Mom.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
You can call these two my inspiration.
They just make my life fun.
They make me want to live a long, healthy life, so I can enjoy every minute of them.
Every single
"Cheese" y smile.
And pouty or onry face.
And so here is some positive motivation. Favorite phrase I have read today so far. Complements of Coach R.
What are YOU going to do TODAY to make yourself better??
They make me want to live a long, healthy life, so I can enjoy every minute of them.
Every single
"Cheese" y smile.
And pouty or onry face.
And so here is some positive motivation. Favorite phrase I have read today so far. Complements of Coach R.
What are YOU going to do TODAY to make yourself better??
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
End of 2010 - Beginning of 2011 - Holee Style
So, since we are already past Christmas and in a New Year, and I know I can't write a blog post for each event in our lives. Here is a time-line of events to follow:
Decebmer 23, 2011: Kusick Siblings and grandchildren in town. Chaos times 10 grandkids at Gma Kusicks. But Super fun.
December 24, 2011: First picture of all 10 Grandkids together.
Youngest of the crew:Jayda from Colorado
December 24, 2011: 10:30am My first Crossfit class at gym that just opened in Jefferson City this past November. Amazing workout at Crossfit Unstoppable. My sister Natasha came with. I left my eyeglasses there.
December 24, 2011: 2pm
Gave Mom her present from all of us kids. Most beautiful thing these eyes have seen.
Mom's pure suprise and awe. We bought a diamond for her wedding band that she lost over 30 years ago. Jason was a toddler at the time, and he promised her that day, he would buy her another diamond some day.
Only took 30 plus years, but it seems the wait was worth it to see Mom's reaction. Dad had to crack a joke to keep from crying.
He says, "what, that diamond isn't real?!"
December 24, 2011 4pm: Legs are shaky from workout, but no soreness yet. My kids are still cute
5:30pm: Went to Christmas Mass. Santa came after mass. CHAOS. Imagine. 10 grandchildren and 25 adults tearing through presents under the tree. Beautiful.
December 25, 2011: My body hurts in places I never thought. Going up and down steps was horrendous.
December 25, 2011: Baked some quiches, headed to HOLEE FAMILY CHRISTMAS. First time since before the kids were born.
December 25, 2011: An amazing morning.
1pm: Headed to Church with Grandma and Grandpa Holee. Great Grandpa Don. Gma Holee's brother (uncle) and the kids. Beautiful violin playing and kids singing. Enough to make you cry.
2pm: Family Nap time. YAY!
End of December 25, 2011: Another wonderful Christmas.
December 26, 2011:
10:00am:I groan as I take steps. My hips, calves, butt, shoulders are the sorest they have been since I worked out at Lori's gym with her husband. Oh my! But I am pretty stoked because....
10:30am: stopped by the Crossfit gym to pick up my eyeglasses I left there, AND to drop off a check for my first six session sign up! Boooooo-Yah!
2pm:Taylor's Bday party! Rockin good time! Jake is back to work, but mind you, this is the first year since kids, that Jake has been off Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
From December 27-December 31st: Doctor visits, and more doctor visits. RX copays. Sleepless nights. Coughs. Fevers.
January 1, 2011: Ok, here goes. Another ER visit for Jonna. She poured a bowl of hot chicken noodle soup down her chest and stomach. It was horrible. Second degree blistered burn. IV. Ambulance ride from Children's Hospital to Burn unit at University Hospital. Sedation, debreding her burn. Feelings displayed here as parent...to sum up. "I am a failure as a parent". Ok, yes, accidents happen but why always with my kids. WTH am I doing wrong?
ON a positive note: She is healing well. Shouldn't scar, and it could have been a lot worse.
January 2, 2012: Invigorating Cross fit work out! So excited to keep going!
January 3, 2012: Back to work. Both kids on mend. Jake is sick now. More doctor visits and copay. BUT WE ARE on up and up. I am determined 2012 is going to be a year of health and adventure!
January 4, 2012: Jonna's check up on her bandage and burn. She should be out of bandage next week!
CHEESE!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Dinner time
At dinner, we were trying to see who could take the biggest bites of taco salad, which led to a competition of who had the biggest mouth.
Not sure who won. As you can see they both tried REAL hard. But of course we didn't get a picture of my mouth.
Not sure who won. As you can see they both tried REAL hard. But of course we didn't get a picture of my mouth.
Friday, November 4, 2011
4.33 and 2.33
Two good looking guys!
No, i hate this picture of me, but Jonna is stinkin cute.
Went to the pumpkin patch and playing in the sunflowers.
Gma Deena and her sweet grandbaby on her birthday!!
Serious Jonna
Ben was buried in the corn! Best thing ever!
Photo time with MOm! I found a few I hope to frame! I love having a good camera. I can always find a few good shots, and well, it helps that the kids are so stinking cute. Cooperative..NO. Cute YES!
Jonna in her super hero pose! Notice the background.
Someone else wanted to be a part of the picture too.
Friday, October 28, 2011
True Balance
It is so hard to find balance in my life. True Balance is ideal. Of work, kids, exercise, husband, and fun. I can only say one thing. This is a daily reproach to finding balance. I need time for myself, so that I can enjoy my kids to the fullest. I can't imagine being with them 24 hours a day, and being a good Mom. Bless the mothers that can. But not me. I need a break. It may be a workout. It may be an hour of vegging out in front of the tv after the kids go down, and before I wander to slumberland.
If I get that.I am a better Mom. I sware to you. My kids enjoy me more, and well I enjoy them more. I crave the weekends. When I know the schedule slows down, and I can plan activities with the kids. Not rush to get out of bed, get both kids to school and daycare and still arrive to work at 730 on time. Weekends...this is sleeeping in and making a huge breakfast of eggs and bacon and Jake's favorite is Mickey Mouse Pancakes for the kids. FAMILY NAP time! Need I say more. We always have something going on that is fun.
I have learned that when Ben really enjoys something I am doing with him or taking him somewhere, he stops to say, Mom....Mom...listen.. I love you! I mean that melts me. That is his way of saying Thanks for being AWESOME MOM! I love it.
Ok, and sometimes I don't have that balance. Patience is on this short stick, where I start yelling and then stop, thinking I should slap myself for losing it. Whining from the kids. OH man, that gets to me. Jonna is a pro. It often can make me snap. And not pretty. Little girls have some drama!! I think God has another son in my future. Although, the tenderness from sweet Baby Jonna and that hug she gives me when she thinks I have a sad face....Well, i can't live without.
Two nights ago, I had a perfect blog post of "true balance" all written up there between my ears. About finding it, and sharing it. Today, I still strive for it. It's a friday, and I am Stoked about walking out these doors at 430pm and starting my weekend. I have put in a good 9 hours. Worked out, ran some errands, and it's time to celebrate with my kids. Well, it starts with a parent teacher conference with Ben, but following that, I am taking my butterfly and cowboy to enjoy time with Grandma Deena, Trunk or treat, and eat some really good chili and soup!
Then sleepy time with both kids and a favorite saturday morn, we will wake to Jake getting home from work!
Sunday, Coach Kusick work out!
If I get that.I am a better Mom. I sware to you. My kids enjoy me more, and well I enjoy them more. I crave the weekends. When I know the schedule slows down, and I can plan activities with the kids. Not rush to get out of bed, get both kids to school and daycare and still arrive to work at 730 on time. Weekends...this is sleeeping in and making a huge breakfast of eggs and bacon and Jake's favorite is Mickey Mouse Pancakes for the kids. FAMILY NAP time! Need I say more. We always have something going on that is fun.
I have learned that when Ben really enjoys something I am doing with him or taking him somewhere, he stops to say, Mom....Mom...listen.. I love you! I mean that melts me. That is his way of saying Thanks for being AWESOME MOM! I love it.
Ok, and sometimes I don't have that balance. Patience is on this short stick, where I start yelling and then stop, thinking I should slap myself for losing it. Whining from the kids. OH man, that gets to me. Jonna is a pro. It often can make me snap. And not pretty. Little girls have some drama!! I think God has another son in my future. Although, the tenderness from sweet Baby Jonna and that hug she gives me when she thinks I have a sad face....Well, i can't live without.
Two nights ago, I had a perfect blog post of "true balance" all written up there between my ears. About finding it, and sharing it. Today, I still strive for it. It's a friday, and I am Stoked about walking out these doors at 430pm and starting my weekend. I have put in a good 9 hours. Worked out, ran some errands, and it's time to celebrate with my kids. Well, it starts with a parent teacher conference with Ben, but following that, I am taking my butterfly and cowboy to enjoy time with Grandma Deena, Trunk or treat, and eat some really good chili and soup!
Then sleepy time with both kids and a favorite saturday morn, we will wake to Jake getting home from work!
Sunday, Coach Kusick work out!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Another day in the life.....
Sitting pretty with her babies! She wanted to make sure they were in the picture too.This is another of Ben and Mugsy's wrestling matches. Mugsy still seems to win most the time, but you can't say Ben doesn't try.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Ponies, Pumpkins, and Pullups!
We went to the Pumpkin Festival over the weekend! Jonna wouldn't go on the pony with me. But when Papa Doug showed up, she was ready to hop on! Thanks Doug and Ginger (the pony)!
No fear Ben took two pony rides all by himself. He rode on BERT the first time and Socks the second. On our way leaving there were actual horse rides, which of course I saw after I ran out of money. Ben was begging to ride a horse like a cowboy! We will have to do it next year for sure.
As you can see, by the end of the pony ride for Jonna, she was as proud as can be.
And I DID IT!.
I got my 10 pullups on Saturday afternoon. It wasn't in a workout, so that is my next concept to overcome. But I can head to Florida in exactly oh one month!!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The sky is orange, and the moon smiles.
There has beeen some sickness of all sorts traveling through our household in the last week, but I am hoping we are on the up and up! The fall days are beautiful. Ben and Jonna play outside to their hearts content. Last weekend, I seriously watched them play in a pile of dirt for over an hour by themselves. Amazing.
Jonna has her temper tantrums and is quite trying. BOY, is she trying. She is cutting her two year molars and believes she is the boss of everyone and anything. Not much has changed. LOL. Jake and I have found we have to be consistant. Sometimes it is hard, and I feel like I am a horrible mother. But I can't let my child run over me right?
She is beautiful. She is size 2t and 7.5 shoe. I am biased, but my daughter has been blessed with some wonderful features. Her little chin with a pixy face structure. Long eyelashes and the bluest eyes (Thanks Papa Kusick). Her hair is getting very long, and almost full ponytail worthy. She likes to talk on the phone, and her favorite person's she asks to call constantly are Aunt "tatha" and Uncle "Nohnny". She is a mother's hen, that likes to take care of everyone, and is very concerned when she sees someone has an "owie" or are sick. She has a million faces. Most of them just make me laugh. Watch out world. You are going to have your hands full.
Benjamin is also growing like a weed. He wears 5t shirts and pants. Wears a 12.5 shoe. There is just something about a little boy in cargo shorts and rain boots that make you smile. He wants to know what makes the sky orange, leaves yellow, and the moon smile. He wants to be a super hero like Aunt Katie's boyfriend, Brandon who is just finishing up with training in the National Guard. He is very concerned with protecting Jonna and I from bad guys, and reminds us constantly that he will "take them down". He practices with Mugsy.
He tells me he wants a big sister, so we called Aunt Katie and asked if she would be his big sister. She said yes. Ben looks up most to one person. He asks me all the time, when he can be like him. His Dad. Two close runner ups, are Papa Doug and Papa Kusick. Papa Doug flies an airplane and Papa Kusick drives tractors. Really, what is cooler than that?
When these two kids smile their smiles. I melt. I catch my breath and wonder how I could have been so blessed with these two beautiful children. What have I done to be so worthy. Being a Mom is hard, but its rewards are outstanding. Quoting the words of a mother, "Being a mother is like transforming into someone you thought you could never be. It's exhilerating and terrifying at the same time."
Jonna has her temper tantrums and is quite trying. BOY, is she trying. She is cutting her two year molars and believes she is the boss of everyone and anything. Not much has changed. LOL. Jake and I have found we have to be consistant. Sometimes it is hard, and I feel like I am a horrible mother. But I can't let my child run over me right?
She is beautiful. She is size 2t and 7.5 shoe. I am biased, but my daughter has been blessed with some wonderful features. Her little chin with a pixy face structure. Long eyelashes and the bluest eyes (Thanks Papa Kusick). Her hair is getting very long, and almost full ponytail worthy. She likes to talk on the phone, and her favorite person's she asks to call constantly are Aunt "tatha" and Uncle "Nohnny". She is a mother's hen, that likes to take care of everyone, and is very concerned when she sees someone has an "owie" or are sick. She has a million faces. Most of them just make me laugh. Watch out world. You are going to have your hands full.
Benjamin is also growing like a weed. He wears 5t shirts and pants. Wears a 12.5 shoe. There is just something about a little boy in cargo shorts and rain boots that make you smile. He wants to know what makes the sky orange, leaves yellow, and the moon smile. He wants to be a super hero like Aunt Katie's boyfriend, Brandon who is just finishing up with training in the National Guard. He is very concerned with protecting Jonna and I from bad guys, and reminds us constantly that he will "take them down". He practices with Mugsy.
He tells me he wants a big sister, so we called Aunt Katie and asked if she would be his big sister. She said yes. Ben looks up most to one person. He asks me all the time, when he can be like him. His Dad. Two close runner ups, are Papa Doug and Papa Kusick. Papa Doug flies an airplane and Papa Kusick drives tractors. Really, what is cooler than that?
When these two kids smile their smiles. I melt. I catch my breath and wonder how I could have been so blessed with these two beautiful children. What have I done to be so worthy. Being a Mom is hard, but its rewards are outstanding. Quoting the words of a mother, "Being a mother is like transforming into someone you thought you could never be. It's exhilerating and terrifying at the same time."
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Benjamin Thomas and Jonna Leigh
Ben with Cousin Ava.
Cheese.
Ben with cousin Isaac.
Seriously, why can't my kids slow down growing up?
They are amazing little wonders to me, that keep me smiling. If they only knew how much they make me laugh.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sweet and Tough!
A little bit of sweet.
A whole lot of tough.
A little bit of handsome.
A whole lot of cute.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Hello Autumn! Hello Colorado!
Picture time with the kids. They are both getting to such a great age where they will actually take pictures for you. Jonna still needs some coaxing, but she does great for the most part. And I know this sounds bad, but bribery and positive reinforcement does wonders for the soul.
Family photo op!
This weekend I head for Colorado to visit my sister and newest addition to the cousins, Jayda Cervantes, born last week on 9/2, 6lbs 7 oz.
You know I have never flown by myself, so I am a little nervous. I have gone on lots of trips, but always with others. This is going to be a new experience for me. I am so excited though. I get to hang out, cook, hold a baby, and spend time with family. Hopefully, hit up some awesome sushi places in Denver with the sister!
And what is a picture in the fall without including the red cowboy boots!
Family photo op!
This weekend I head for Colorado to visit my sister and newest addition to the cousins, Jayda Cervantes, born last week on 9/2, 6lbs 7 oz.
You know I have never flown by myself, so I am a little nervous. I have gone on lots of trips, but always with others. This is going to be a new experience for me. I am so excited though. I get to hang out, cook, hold a baby, and spend time with family. Hopefully, hit up some awesome sushi places in Denver with the sister!
And what is a picture in the fall without including the red cowboy boots!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A little bit of this and a little bit of that...
So, school has started, we are getting back on schedule. Jonna is telling us when she needs to go potty AND poop! AMAZING! For the first time in four years, I am not buying diapers.....what. I mean it must be time to have another!!! Not quite, but I am anxious. Man, I love my kids, the daily escapades. Ben's stories and ideas. He is quite creative for solution and problem solving. The other day, he randomly says, "You know Dad it would be really cool if when you closed the door from the kitchen to the Garage, the garage door would close at the same time." Or, "you know if you go to the store tonight and get ketchup, you won't have to go tomorrow." Or "Just ask Dad for the money."
Jonna could possibly be in the terrible two's. She is quite dramatic, when she doesn't get her way, and we literally spent 20 minutes the other night trying to make her chew and swallow a peice of an avacodo! It was quite tramatic for her, but truly she is just a stubborn cute little girl. I will make my kids learn to like healthy foods darn it!! lol. She is so photogenic, and has become quite the little talker. She talks on the phone, carries her purse, loves shoes, and would put on makeup everyday if I let her. She is very good at saying "no". But just as good as saying, "YAHhhh".
My two kids are like healing for me. If I have a long day at work, or am away from them, it's like the moment I see and hug on them, nothing else really matters in the world. They make my heart shine.
Jake is well. We are well. I think over the last 7 years we have grown into our marriage seemingly well. "Definintion: Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship." I am pretty sure it had done just that for us. We are good for each other and he complements me in a way that no other man could. Good thing I married him I guess. We are argue real good, and sometimes, I want to scream. Ok, I do scream, but I really don't think it would be normal if we didn't disagree. It takes both of us to give in. Some weeks I give in more than him, and others he gives in more than me. I have to say he gets better looking with age. I can't wait till he is retired with a white speckled beard and bald head kissing on one of our grandchildren. We are both trying to stay on a pretty healthy tact for the most part. It's always easier to have more than one in the household eat alike. I know I don't let him know enough, but I appreciate all he does do for me.
Dear Jake, Thank you.
IN about two weeks I am heading to the Rocky Mountain state to visit my new neice baby Jayda, whenever she feels she needs to arrive that is. Her due date is next week, and she is keeping Mama waiting till maybe that day. I CAN'T WAIT!
I have been doing all right with my workout regime. I wish I could increase number of workouts, but there just isn't enough time in 7 days to do that. 4 out of the 7 is usually what I make. Since I can't do quantity. I focus on quality. If I am gonna get to go to the gym for 30 mintues, you bet I make those minutes count. Remember when I spoke of the "throw up" factor. Well, I haven't actually thrown up, but I push myself to points, where I feel I could. The days after, I am sore. The good sore. The sore knowing that I pushed myself to limits, and I am making my body healthy.
And, when I am not able to workout on any given day. I try to do physical activities that I normally may not do.
Prime Example: Weed eating. I can count on two fingers now the number of times I have weedeated. We have a pretty decent size yard with a fence and lots of trees, so it is a good 45 minute job at least, especially for this rookie. My arms shook for an hour afterwards. And since Jake was gone that day, and the kids were there to help, it made it so EASY. (Lots of sarcasm inserted here).
Or at night, when I play outside with the Kids, we bike ride, or have races. The races are more like 50 meter sprints, but they definately get a good sweat going. Jonna and I are always ready to finish before Ben ever is. That kid has so much energy.
I haven't really monitored my weight lately, but all my clothes are more loose, and some are so loose, I don't wear them anymore, cuz I look quite silly. My number one goal was to feel healthy and get 10 pullups. Well, so I did 8 chinups again last week at Dad's. I haven't attempted pullups since I did 5 while watching my older sister do an easy 10. That was humbling. So, I will attempt it again soon, and see what happens. But why do I feel I may not have it in me just yet?
I read others blogs, and get all types of different motivations. Cross fit blogs, personal blogs, family blogs. I was just saying the other day how interesting it is to read other's experiences and point of views that are living everyday lives just like you. Working, being a Mom, and attempting their most to make the best of their lifes. It's inspiring.
So, there it is... a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Jonna could possibly be in the terrible two's. She is quite dramatic, when she doesn't get her way, and we literally spent 20 minutes the other night trying to make her chew and swallow a peice of an avacodo! It was quite tramatic for her, but truly she is just a stubborn cute little girl. I will make my kids learn to like healthy foods darn it!! lol. She is so photogenic, and has become quite the little talker. She talks on the phone, carries her purse, loves shoes, and would put on makeup everyday if I let her. She is very good at saying "no". But just as good as saying, "YAHhhh".
My two kids are like healing for me. If I have a long day at work, or am away from them, it's like the moment I see and hug on them, nothing else really matters in the world. They make my heart shine.
Jake is well. We are well. I think over the last 7 years we have grown into our marriage seemingly well. "Definintion: Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship." I am pretty sure it had done just that for us. We are good for each other and he complements me in a way that no other man could. Good thing I married him I guess. We are argue real good, and sometimes, I want to scream. Ok, I do scream, but I really don't think it would be normal if we didn't disagree. It takes both of us to give in. Some weeks I give in more than him, and others he gives in more than me. I have to say he gets better looking with age. I can't wait till he is retired with a white speckled beard and bald head kissing on one of our grandchildren. We are both trying to stay on a pretty healthy tact for the most part. It's always easier to have more than one in the household eat alike. I know I don't let him know enough, but I appreciate all he does do for me.
Dear Jake, Thank you.
IN about two weeks I am heading to the Rocky Mountain state to visit my new neice baby Jayda, whenever she feels she needs to arrive that is. Her due date is next week, and she is keeping Mama waiting till maybe that day. I CAN'T WAIT!
I have been doing all right with my workout regime. I wish I could increase number of workouts, but there just isn't enough time in 7 days to do that. 4 out of the 7 is usually what I make. Since I can't do quantity. I focus on quality. If I am gonna get to go to the gym for 30 mintues, you bet I make those minutes count. Remember when I spoke of the "throw up" factor. Well, I haven't actually thrown up, but I push myself to points, where I feel I could. The days after, I am sore. The good sore. The sore knowing that I pushed myself to limits, and I am making my body healthy.
And, when I am not able to workout on any given day. I try to do physical activities that I normally may not do.
Prime Example: Weed eating. I can count on two fingers now the number of times I have weedeated. We have a pretty decent size yard with a fence and lots of trees, so it is a good 45 minute job at least, especially for this rookie. My arms shook for an hour afterwards. And since Jake was gone that day, and the kids were there to help, it made it so EASY. (Lots of sarcasm inserted here).
Or at night, when I play outside with the Kids, we bike ride, or have races. The races are more like 50 meter sprints, but they definately get a good sweat going. Jonna and I are always ready to finish before Ben ever is. That kid has so much energy.
I haven't really monitored my weight lately, but all my clothes are more loose, and some are so loose, I don't wear them anymore, cuz I look quite silly. My number one goal was to feel healthy and get 10 pullups. Well, so I did 8 chinups again last week at Dad's. I haven't attempted pullups since I did 5 while watching my older sister do an easy 10. That was humbling. So, I will attempt it again soon, and see what happens. But why do I feel I may not have it in me just yet?
I read others blogs, and get all types of different motivations. Cross fit blogs, personal blogs, family blogs. I was just saying the other day how interesting it is to read other's experiences and point of views that are living everyday lives just like you. Working, being a Mom, and attempting their most to make the best of their lifes. It's inspiring.
So, there it is... a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Happy 2nd Birthday to my Baby Jonna!
So, my baby was born two years ago from Saturday! Proud big brother here, and still a proud brother!
I am pretty sure it was just as hot Saturday as it was on the day she was born!
She has grown so much!
She has kind of lost the red tint in the hair, but has gained a few more teeth!
On her birthday party a year ago!
Jonna's look of seriousness. If I only knew what was milling around in this little girl's head!
Saturday morning, we awoke, and gave her her Dora bike. 9am, out riding away. She hopped right on at first without her helmet. She is very proud of her bike helmet,and ususally she will have put it on before we even approach the bike. So that was the sign that she was so excited. I think her excitement is a little more like her Dad's. You have to know her to see that she is excited about something. It's not the hip hip hooray excitement like Ben and I are.
She walked up to the bike, and examined it. Then hopped right on! When I was pregnant, I always knew she was gonna be an active little girl.
Riding her Dora Bike! Sniffle, sniffle... She is so stinkin big!
We went to Grandma's after swimming at the pool,nap, and playing babies! You were so sweet, you would lay on the pillow and put your baby next to you with the blanket all the way up to your chins. I would give your baby a kiss on the forehead, and you would point to your forehead, so that I would in turn kiss you. Precious little girl!
Dad smoked some chickens. I made potato casserole, tomato mozzarella salad, and yours and your brother's favorite - PEAS! We brought it over to Grandmas for dinner! You had a two helping of chicken. You have always been my meat eater. You finally cut through the bottom two eye teeth, and the top one's aren't too far behind. Gma Deena made icecream cone cupcakes. And we had double fudge brownie icecream. Somehow you manage to get it down your front, and also down both legs. I guess this means you just really enjoy it! We have learned to strip you down to a diaper when you eat icecream.
Last night, Benjamin and you played superhero's and chased Mugsy around the house because he was the bad "guy" you had a Buzz Lightyear gun, and Benjamin carried the sword. I was cleaning out his closet and found his spiderman costume. So, You HAD to put it on. Ben took his turn next, but he was nice enough to give you the mask and you ran around with mask on and only in a diaper. Both jumping on his bed. Screaming, Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-yahhhhhhh! And boom, boom, boom fending off the villain, "Mugsy". My favorite little girl in the entire world!
Jonna baby! We love you!
I am pretty sure it was just as hot Saturday as it was on the day she was born!
She has grown so much!
She has kind of lost the red tint in the hair, but has gained a few more teeth!
On her birthday party a year ago!
Jonna's look of seriousness. If I only knew what was milling around in this little girl's head!
Saturday morning, we awoke, and gave her her Dora bike. 9am, out riding away. She hopped right on at first without her helmet. She is very proud of her bike helmet,and ususally she will have put it on before we even approach the bike. So that was the sign that she was so excited. I think her excitement is a little more like her Dad's. You have to know her to see that she is excited about something. It's not the hip hip hooray excitement like Ben and I are.
She walked up to the bike, and examined it. Then hopped right on! When I was pregnant, I always knew she was gonna be an active little girl.
Riding her Dora Bike! Sniffle, sniffle... She is so stinkin big!
We went to Grandma's after swimming at the pool,nap, and playing babies! You were so sweet, you would lay on the pillow and put your baby next to you with the blanket all the way up to your chins. I would give your baby a kiss on the forehead, and you would point to your forehead, so that I would in turn kiss you. Precious little girl!
Dad smoked some chickens. I made potato casserole, tomato mozzarella salad, and yours and your brother's favorite - PEAS! We brought it over to Grandmas for dinner! You had a two helping of chicken. You have always been my meat eater. You finally cut through the bottom two eye teeth, and the top one's aren't too far behind. Gma Deena made icecream cone cupcakes. And we had double fudge brownie icecream. Somehow you manage to get it down your front, and also down both legs. I guess this means you just really enjoy it! We have learned to strip you down to a diaper when you eat icecream.
Last night, Benjamin and you played superhero's and chased Mugsy around the house because he was the bad "guy" you had a Buzz Lightyear gun, and Benjamin carried the sword. I was cleaning out his closet and found his spiderman costume. So, You HAD to put it on. Ben took his turn next, but he was nice enough to give you the mask and you ran around with mask on and only in a diaper. Both jumping on his bed. Screaming, Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-yahhhhhhh! And boom, boom, boom fending off the villain, "Mugsy". My favorite little girl in the entire world!
Jonna baby! We love you!
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