2/14/2009
Valentine's day.
It is 8:15 am and Liv has already hugged me and told me she loves me 9 times this morning. What a great feeling! She really gets the idea of valentine's day and has been so loving. I have to remember mornings like today in the midst of a "leave me alone" tantrum.
2/13/2009
thought we were in the clear....
Until Liv woke up at 10:00 pm last night and couldn't fall back asleep until 3:30 am. Then she woke up at 7 and threw up,,,,,..
And Charlotte actually would've let me sleep last night with a 7 hour stretch........
Ughhh..
this will end.
wish us health...and sleep.
And Charlotte actually would've let me sleep last night with a 7 hour stretch........
Ughhh..
this will end.
wish us health...and sleep.
2/11/2009
6 month check up.
Charlotte had her 6 month check up yesterday. She had 4 shots and the oral rotovirus vaccine. So far, she seems okay. Not too much discomfort, but the tylenol is helping her sore muscles ( a shot in each limb). She weighted 13 lb. 1 ounce and was 24.5 inches long. Dr. Maddie said she is taking after her sister and genetics are kicking in. She is in the 10 percentile for both height and weight. Liv was 10 % for weight but 50 for height (she was much skinnier looking because of that).
It was a good visit.
Today we went to Lo's follow up allergist appointment. Dr. Sweinburg was extremely impressed with the improvement in her skin. The problem is not solved, but at least my diet changes are making a difference. We will be going back in 6 months.
Overall, good news. Still a work in progress...........
It was a good visit.
Today we went to Lo's follow up allergist appointment. Dr. Sweinburg was extremely impressed with the improvement in her skin. The problem is not solved, but at least my diet changes are making a difference. We will be going back in 6 months.
Overall, good news. Still a work in progress...........
2/09/2009
Viewer Discretion Advised.
Considering that 99% of my readers are women, only one percent of you will blush and the rest will chuckle......
Today Liv decided to catch Ry completely off gaurd ...... She asked him why Mommy has big boobies. uhhhhhhh, and he thought to himself, "So, this is when the awkward questions start, only now it is complety innocent."
He started to tell her that they will grow when she gets older. But her body is PERFECT just the way it is.
Then I walked in. I continued to say that my boobies are big because I am feeding Charlotte and one day she can feed her babies if she chooses.
uhhhhhhhh.....
The things that come out of her mouth. But the curiosity is amazing!
Today Liv decided to catch Ry completely off gaurd ...... She asked him why Mommy has big boobies. uhhhhhhh, and he thought to himself, "So, this is when the awkward questions start, only now it is complety innocent."
He started to tell her that they will grow when she gets older. But her body is PERFECT just the way it is.
Then I walked in. I continued to say that my boobies are big because I am feeding Charlotte and one day she can feed her babies if she chooses.
uhhhhhhhh.....
The things that come out of her mouth. But the curiosity is amazing!
Tinkerbell.
Thanks to watching Tinker Bell multiple times this week, Liv has been acting out lots of the scenes....... One of them is (which I didn't know until she said it to me, and I said where the heck did you get that from).....
Liv says, "I"M forces of Nature ( pronounced May-chur), and YOU"RE down in the ditch."
She uses all kinds of body language and is extremely dramatic. Pointing in my face and then to the ground. I haven't seen the actual scene but I have to now to see how well she acts like tinkerbell.
Every time she says that to me, for some strange reason, I feel belittled. She is a pretty good actress these days.
Liv says, "I"M forces of Nature ( pronounced May-chur), and YOU"RE down in the ditch."
She uses all kinds of body language and is extremely dramatic. Pointing in my face and then to the ground. I haven't seen the actual scene but I have to now to see how well she acts like tinkerbell.
Every time she says that to me, for some strange reason, I feel belittled. She is a pretty good actress these days.
2/08/2009
Daddy Day.
Today the Katrina household started their day at 5am. LIv must have gotten the memo that I needed the rest because of this yucky cold and Chrissy's Bridal Shower. So she woke up and decided it was a good idea to be loud and wake up her sister who just fell asleep from a 4:15 feeding (so did mommy).
After splashing lots of water on my face and taking a b-50, Lo and I headed to jersey for Chrissy's shower. Liv stayed home with daddy, had a nice walk in the woods with Corriah then took a much needed nap!
2/06/2009
A quote from Dooce. (a blog I frequent)
I couldn't have said it any better,
You have changed so much since that first morning you spent with us, a morning that altered my life so drastically that sometimes it still feels like I'm catching my breath. I imagine that I won't ever stop feeling this way, won't ever stop having a portion of my brain dedicated to the thought of where you are and what you're doing, won't ever be able to escape the constant, nagging hope that you are happy and fulfilled. My pulse is forever closer to the surface of my neck because of you, because of my responsibility toward you, and I can't thank you enough for the dimension that this has added to what it means to be alive.
You have changed so much since that first morning you spent with us, a morning that altered my life so drastically that sometimes it still feels like I'm catching my breath. I imagine that I won't ever stop feeling this way, won't ever stop having a portion of my brain dedicated to the thought of where you are and what you're doing, won't ever be able to escape the constant, nagging hope that you are happy and fulfilled. My pulse is forever closer to the surface of my neck because of you, because of my responsibility toward you, and I can't thank you enough for the dimension that this has added to what it means to be alive.
Nurse Katrina needs a nurse.
Well it has been 2 weeks that the girls have been fighting a cold, and it looks like it finally caught me. I have had it since Tuesday, but today I feel yucky. I don't think I have had a cold in over 5 years. It is doable, but I just want to be able to take the day to lay in bed...... not happening.
And to make it even better, Liv decided not to nap today. So these girls are in bed tonight at 7pm. And so am I..........
And to make it even better, Liv decided not to nap today. So these girls are in bed tonight at 7pm. And so am I..........
2/03/2009
Two puzzle pieces.
Is it possible for a 30 year old to feel comforted and safe by a 3 year old? yes. It happened today, for sure.
It was a very small gesture that I am not sure I could explain clearly, but today I was sitting on the couch and Livi climbed into a super comfy position directly next to me. Almost as if we both were puzzle pieces and she squirmed her way in to be a perfect match. Then she put her one hand over my belly as if to hug me. What she did with her other hand is what really caught me off guard. As if she knew that what she was doing, made me feel loved. safe. cozy. Like if her hand could talk, it would have said, "aww, sweetie, I love you" She stategically placed the fold of her arm under my chin (once again, like a puzzle piece) and her hand reached the top of my cheekbone (almost my ear). She wiggle her fingers until her hand perfectly cupped my face. She then gently tapped her fingers along my cheek from her pinky on up and repeated the motions. So delicate, yet so loving.
No words were exchanged. But it warmed my heart in so many ways. For a moment, I realized how mature she is becoming. How much she can comfort me and make me feel loved. Then I realized that she is growing into this beautiful, loving little girl. For so many years, it has been me going over to her to snuggle. And making her feel safe, loved, and comforted.
I may feel like my days are filled with giving to the girls, but moments like these make it all worth it. And makes me realize I am getting way more than I could ever give.
It was a very small gesture that I am not sure I could explain clearly, but today I was sitting on the couch and Livi climbed into a super comfy position directly next to me. Almost as if we both were puzzle pieces and she squirmed her way in to be a perfect match. Then she put her one hand over my belly as if to hug me. What she did with her other hand is what really caught me off guard. As if she knew that what she was doing, made me feel loved. safe. cozy. Like if her hand could talk, it would have said, "aww, sweetie, I love you" She stategically placed the fold of her arm under my chin (once again, like a puzzle piece) and her hand reached the top of my cheekbone (almost my ear). She wiggle her fingers until her hand perfectly cupped my face. She then gently tapped her fingers along my cheek from her pinky on up and repeated the motions. So delicate, yet so loving.
No words were exchanged. But it warmed my heart in so many ways. For a moment, I realized how mature she is becoming. How much she can comfort me and make me feel loved. Then I realized that she is growing into this beautiful, loving little girl. For so many years, it has been me going over to her to snuggle. And making her feel safe, loved, and comforted.
I may feel like my days are filled with giving to the girls, but moments like these make it all worth it. And makes me realize I am getting way more than I could ever give.
Dear Charlie.
Charlie- Bear,
You are my sunshine. Because of you my heart is exploding with love. I feel so extremely honored to be your mom. I almost wonder what I did so well to deserve you. I can't wait to watch you grow and discover the world.
I love you all in my heart.
Happy 6 month birthday.
-mama
Overheard.
Liv was getting ready for nap time and I could tell she was going to try to work me. She came to the door 2 times in 5 minutes with a new excuse. I told her to she can't get up again or I will get mad. She said okay.
About 5 minutes later, she came to the door. I stomped my way up the stairs, and was mad. She was crying.....I said what is wrong (in a kinda mean voice).
She cried and whine, "But mommy, my nose can't breathe. " I said, "What?!"
She said again all congested, "MY NOSE CAN"T BREATHE."
About 5 minutes later, she came to the door. I stomped my way up the stairs, and was mad. She was crying.....I said what is wrong (in a kinda mean voice).
She cried and whine, "But mommy, my nose can't breathe. " I said, "What?!"
She said again all congested, "MY NOSE CAN"T BREATHE."
2/02/2009
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