Friday, March 16, 2012
Magic in the Air....
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Glow Stick Ash Wednesday
It's Ash Wednesday and I've decided two things:
Give up FACEBOOK (only for 40 days).
Get back to my much loved, but quite dusty, BLOG. So basically, I'm replacing one addiction with another.
My kids and I spent the evening at a birthday party with glow sticks and bounce houses. A great way to start my Facebook treatment program and start my 40 days of celibacy. It took my mind off my obsession and put my focus on my kiddos. I love them so much and enjoy every minute with them....even with the sweaty, glow stick aura that surround them this beautiful Ash Wednesday 2012.
Give up FACEBOOK (only for 40 days).
Get back to my much loved, but quite dusty, BLOG. So basically, I'm replacing one addiction with another.
My kids and I spent the evening at a birthday party with glow sticks and bounce houses. A great way to start my Facebook treatment program and start my 40 days of celibacy. It took my mind off my obsession and put my focus on my kiddos. I love them so much and enjoy every minute with them....even with the sweaty, glow stick aura that surround them this beautiful Ash Wednesday 2012.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
A Bag O'Chips and More...
My mom and I just finished a whole bag of "Crunchie"...doritos, cheetos, cheese sunchips, pretzels....WHAT????? This item is no longer allowed in my home. :)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Bigger and "Bedder"
So, sleep has been so good...had been so good that is.
CHARLIE....OLIVIA and now....now...my sweet LILY! (Jack...that boy has slept through the night since he was two weeks old and is still doing it!)
I mean, we got a California King because we aren't small people. The two of us. We never thought it would be, the three, um, the four...wait, the FIVE of us (On a good day six)!
This morning proved us wrong.
It was only four o'clock, but I woke to the usual suspects, one on my right and one on my left, however someone new was there. I felt a sweet little feather like, sweeping motion over my arm, as it swung off the edge of the bed with hardly any feeling left in it, but just enough to sense the itty bitty touch of my peanut. She even whispered, "MAmA?", in that danty, soft voice. How could I say no. It wasn't the regular banging of one door, with the shoving open of another, proceeded by loud foot steps and then a slight , but very deep, grunt, "MMMAAAMMMAA...UUUUPPP!" Or the oldest crawling up the middle trying not to be noticed for fear of rejection. It was the sweet little Lily, who has apparently moved on to bigger and "bedder" things, and since I actually like it, but don't tell any of my little turkeys, I think we need to start shopping for a bigger BED!
CHARLIE....OLIVIA and now....now...my sweet LILY! (Jack...that boy has slept through the night since he was two weeks old and is still doing it!)
I mean, we got a California King because we aren't small people. The two of us. We never thought it would be, the three, um, the four...wait, the FIVE of us (On a good day six)!
This morning proved us wrong.
It was only four o'clock, but I woke to the usual suspects, one on my right and one on my left, however someone new was there. I felt a sweet little feather like, sweeping motion over my arm, as it swung off the edge of the bed with hardly any feeling left in it, but just enough to sense the itty bitty touch of my peanut. She even whispered, "MAmA?", in that danty, soft voice. How could I say no. It wasn't the regular banging of one door, with the shoving open of another, proceeded by loud foot steps and then a slight , but very deep, grunt, "MMMAAAMMMAA...UUUUPPP!" Or the oldest crawling up the middle trying not to be noticed for fear of rejection. It was the sweet little Lily, who has apparently moved on to bigger and "bedder" things, and since I actually like it, but don't tell any of my little turkeys, I think we need to start shopping for a bigger BED!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Mrs. R’s Class is Taking Action
This week we’ve been reading stories such as My Mommy Goes to Haiti, Nubs and Winter’s Tail, books which all are about helping others. The definition of action is, “something a person can do.” As a class we have been discussing ways we can “take action” and help others. One idea we came up with was to raise money for Haiti and the earthquake victims. With the anniversary fast approaching of that devastating earthquake, we thought this would be a perfect place to start. We also discussed how lucky we are to have the things we have, especially just after the holiday season, and how so many other places in the world don’t even have running water.
We decided collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles would be a great way to help the Earth and other people. If you would like to help support us, we will be collecting recyclable cans and bottles for the rest of the school year. So send them in as you get them, and we’ll be happy to collect, store, turn them in and pay it forward!
Another way to help is to check out the website, www.mommygoestohaiti.org. This non-fiction book was written and illustrated by a 2nd grader (one of my former students) and her mother. All proceeds from the book go to the rebuilding of Haiti. It’s an adorable book, with great meaning, beautiful pictures, and factual information. Olivia and I read it every night and she especially loves the part about the “tap-taps”.
This week we’ve been reading stories such as My Mommy Goes to Haiti, Nubs and Winter’s Tail, books which all are about helping others. The definition of action is, “something a person can do.” As a class we have been discussing ways we can “take action” and help others. One idea we came up with was to raise money for Haiti and the earthquake victims. With the anniversary fast approaching of that devastating earthquake, we thought this would be a perfect place to start. We also discussed how lucky we are to have the things we have, especially just after the holiday season, and how so many other places in the world don’t even have running water.
We decided collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles would be a great way to help the Earth and other people. If you would like to help support us, we will be collecting recyclable cans and bottles for the rest of the school year. So send them in as you get them, and we’ll be happy to collect, store, turn them in and pay it forward!
Another way to help is to check out the website, www.mommygoestohaiti.org. This non-fiction book was written and illustrated by a 2nd grader (one of my former students) and her mother. All proceeds from the book go to the rebuilding of Haiti. It’s an adorable book, with great meaning, beautiful pictures, and factual information. Olivia and I read it every night and she especially loves the part about the “tap-taps”.
Friday, December 3, 2010
clocks tick, time soars, it keeps on moving and it's never a boar
Wow...almost a year later...isn't there another phrase for "time flies"? I can't believe it's almost been one year since I wrote and it's four in the morning...seriously Mama...go to bed. I woke up at two and realized I wasn't in my bed...not what you're thinking! I was on the floor of the twins' room with a zebra (stuffed that is)as my guide...talk about a wild night! :)
The babes are great, just transitioning from cribs to toddler beds and doing a fine job at it! Just need a mama from time to time....
J is great too...POTTY TRAINED!! woot, woot! It only took: cheerios, stamps, stickers, trains, up, down, sitting, standing and GOLD! Such a big boy...couldn't be prouder!
O is her usual amazing self. She reads, writes, LOVES school and being the boss....of all of us!
I need to hit the hay because time is flying....just wanted to touch base with you my sweet little blog..I'm promise I'll be a better friend and meet up with you at least once a week....maybe later in the day?
x0xo
Milkbelly Mama
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
LUCKY!
One Year, Seizure, Joe-Joe's, Snails, Walking AND Sleeping on their own...OH MY!!!
It's been a busy month here at the Ramirez House.
We started with a bang...Charles and Liliana turned ONE!! They made it. We made it. Those around us made it. It was worth a huge (cowboy/cowgirl) celebration....and we sure partied down on the farm, well technically in the barn, since it was raining...but it was still fun none-the-less. They held hands as we sang "Happy Birthday" and their "ETSY bib/t-shirt combos" became covered in Blue and Pink frosting. It was such a sweet moment. I feel so lucky.
Just a few days after their birthday, Charlie had a seizure. It was horrible and awful. We are thankful it was fever related, something that came on in minutes. Even if it's common, it was still awful and I would never wish that on anyone. The doctors were awesome and I feel so lucky that it wasn't something far worse.
Joe-Joe's became my diet of choice for the month. I think I went a couple of days without eating, not because I didn't want to, but there is just no time. So, A Joe-Joe, I did go...and go....and go. It's called the "Joe-Joe Diet" and now I've inflicted my addition onto my son. Jack's favorite words this month were, "I dunno" and "JOE-JOE Mama", I just love his little voice. I'm so lucky.
Lily started walking, just days ago. She is so cute and once I can get a little video, I'll post. She this sort of swagger and it's adorable. I'm so lucky.
Olivia is going to sleep on her own. A feat we weren't sure would ever come. We do one song....or three songs...or no songs....ok...one song. We then remind her that we will be up to check on her in a little bit and it seems to calm her and she falls asleep on her own. When "they" tell you not to rock your baby to sleep, "they" are right. BUT, the four years of laying with her, shh-shhing her and rocking her are worth it. I still love laying with her and even though, "they" say that, I don't care. I'm still rocking Lily and Charlie. It' s worth it. I'm so lucky.
Charlie ate a snail. That's all I'm saying about that. It was the grossest thing ever...EVER. I'm so lucky?????
Ya, I'm still lucky.
It's been a busy month here at the Ramirez House.
We started with a bang...Charles and Liliana turned ONE!! They made it. We made it. Those around us made it. It was worth a huge (cowboy/cowgirl) celebration....and we sure partied down on the farm, well technically in the barn, since it was raining...but it was still fun none-the-less. They held hands as we sang "Happy Birthday" and their "ETSY bib/t-shirt combos" became covered in Blue and Pink frosting. It was such a sweet moment. I feel so lucky.
Just a few days after their birthday, Charlie had a seizure. It was horrible and awful. We are thankful it was fever related, something that came on in minutes. Even if it's common, it was still awful and I would never wish that on anyone. The doctors were awesome and I feel so lucky that it wasn't something far worse.
Joe-Joe's became my diet of choice for the month. I think I went a couple of days without eating, not because I didn't want to, but there is just no time. So, A Joe-Joe, I did go...and go....and go. It's called the "Joe-Joe Diet" and now I've inflicted my addition onto my son. Jack's favorite words this month were, "I dunno" and "JOE-JOE Mama", I just love his little voice. I'm so lucky.
Lily started walking, just days ago. She is so cute and once I can get a little video, I'll post. She this sort of swagger and it's adorable. I'm so lucky.
Olivia is going to sleep on her own. A feat we weren't sure would ever come. We do one song....or three songs...or no songs....ok...one song. We then remind her that we will be up to check on her in a little bit and it seems to calm her and she falls asleep on her own. When "they" tell you not to rock your baby to sleep, "they" are right. BUT, the four years of laying with her, shh-shhing her and rocking her are worth it. I still love laying with her and even though, "they" say that, I don't care. I'm still rocking Lily and Charlie. It' s worth it. I'm so lucky.
Charlie ate a snail. That's all I'm saying about that. It was the grossest thing ever...EVER. I'm so lucky?????
Ya, I'm still lucky.
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