March 7, 2008

             

These are a couple pictures I took a few days ago during an ice storm.  I was waiting for Sal to get off the bus, and snapped these.  Beautiful, I think, although very damaging.

A couple weeks ago, my parents came into town, and Sal and I headed to Cleveland, to see one of our favorite bands, Wilco, in concert.  The band was awesome live; 2 hours straight of playing.  An amazing show.  We then headed to a hotel that I had found on the Internet, with a Jacuzzi in it!  It was a beautiful room; actually a converted bank~ wonderful tall ceilings, tiles on the floor, huge windows, wood floors…… wonderful.  It was some much needed time for the two of us.  The next day, we wandered around the city, went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and just goofed off.  It has been so long since I just hung out with my husband~ it reminded me of our dating days.  A very nice time, but too short.

Blaise has a cold, an ear infection, and is using the nebulizer again.  He has passed his cold onto me, and yesterday Salvatore was diagnosed with Strep.  Bummer.  Sal will be well enough to attend a birthday party of a friend on Saturday, which happens to be a bowling party!  What fun.  I wish I could go, but I have a singing commitment at church.  I’m sure he’ll have fun, if he’s feeling well enough.

Next weekend my parents are coming back, and we are going to Bristol, TN with another couple here in town to see the NASCAR race on Sunday.  Woo Hoo!  Sal has been to several with my Dad, but I have never been.  We got a hotel room that we are going to share with our friends, and we have tickets for the first row, turn 4 on the track.  I hope I am healthy by then, and hope Sal doesn’t get sick between now and then.  I can’t wait.  In addition to going to my first race, I’ll get another break from the kids!  I’m a terrible Mom!

The weekend following that, we will head to SB for Easter.  Divided celebrations, to spend with both families.  Another whirlwind tour.  I can’t believe Easter is almost here….. I’m ready for warmer weather and no muddy/snowy messes.  Tired of being trapped indoors.  Come Spring, Come!

I’m Baaaaack! February 6, 2008

Ok, I’m back.  It’s winter time, and I’m going thru my usual funk.  Maybe writing will help me out.  No time today though.  Boys are getting big, we have some busy weekends coming up, and cut off the tip of my left thumb with the VERY SHARP Chef’s knife my husband got me for Christmas.  At least I’m a rightie.  Tired of rain, tired of snow….. just plain tired.  But, at least I have beautiful boys!

He’s Walking! August 16, 2007

http://vimeo.com/275788

 

This is a website that I can download my videos on, and share them with family and friends.  Pretty fun!

I finally caught Blaise walking, so this is the newest video I have on the site. 

 

We dumped most of the tadpoles back into the creek today, and kept about 15.  We’ll see how they do.

 

Going to the annual picnic for Butech this Saturday; at the country club.  Steak, chicken, or fish grilled, along with sides and desserts.  Volleyball nets, basketball, backgammon, playground area, paddleboats, and even a small lake with beach front for the kids.  Should be fun……

The Rescuers August 6, 2007

This is the name my son decided to call us after we collected all these little guys.  Here’s the story:  As I wrote in my previous entry, Salvatore discovered frog eggs last Monday.  We went back to the creek on Thursday, and since we had had no rain, it was drying up.  We only got about 20 eggs on Monday, but the rest of the bunch was right at the line for drying up and dying in the creek.  We then went home, got a large jar, and scooped up as many eggs as we could.  The result was about 100 eggs total, and they all hatched over the weekend!  We now have about 70 tadpoles swimming in that jar.  Oh boy!  I think I will wait until they are larger, and maybe even until they have legs, then release most of them back into the creek.  It depends on how quickly and how large they get.  I plan on giving all my family and friends frogs for Christmas.

Blaise had his one year checkup and immunizations on Friday.  He was grumpy and running a fever Friday and Saturday because of the shots.  Yesterday and today, he was just grumpy in general.  The poor kid is popping out teeth like there is no tomorrow!  He has three molars, and a couple eyeteeth, not to mention the top and bottom front 4.  I’ve been staying on top of the drugs for his comfort, and my sanity.  He actually took a couple steps on Friday, but I can’t catch it on camera.  I’m sure he’ll be running around before long.

My sister is doing well; only 5 weeks left in her pregnancy.  I’m trying to figure out a way to get there, via my parents.  Sal is not comfortable with me driving the boys alone, though.  I need to talk him into it.  If I could just drive to SB, then I could ride with my folks to WI.  I’ll do my best to work it out; I know it would mean a lot to my sister.  And, I want to meet my new nephew!

The touch me nots are starting to flower around here; but the pods are still too skinny to pop.  Salvatore saw them and was so excited!  We had a lot of fun hunting them down and squeezing them last year.  I’m sure we spread a lot of seeds around.  Something fun to look forward to.

We are also planning a trip to Michigan.  We haven’t been to my in laws place up North for over 2 years, and have carved out some time to do it this year.  It will be wonderful to go to the beach, and visit with his parents.  We’ll be going the Wednesday before Labor day, and coming back home on Labor day.  Salvatore will start kindergarten on the 5th.  I’m a little worried about being out of town before he starts school; I wanted to get him used to getting to bed early and getting up early.  That won’t happen when we are up North~ it’s always late nights and late mornings.  I’m hoping he will be resilient enough to bounce back.  Besides, it’s only 3 days of school that week. 

My husband actually said something about getting a sitter for the weekend so we could spend some time along…… woo-hoo!  We’ll see if it happens!

Science Experiment August 1, 2007

Here are some eggs that Salvatore discovered at the creek 2 days ago.  We are hoping they are frog eggs, and we will get some tadpoles soon.  This is a lousy picture, though.  I can’t seem to zoom in on stuff….. bummer.

This week is low key; Just hanging out, tolerating the heat.  Blaise has his one year check up/shots on Friday.  I did some rearranging of plants in the kitchen so we will have less to block from the baby~ I’m tired of stepping over stuff.  The kid is into everything.  Exhausting and fun all at the same time.  He isn’t walking yet, but I can tell he’s thinking about it.  He is desperate to communicate, and will often just start yelling in frustration.  He now says Mama, Dada, ow, uh-oh, and we think kitty.  He has just started saying SSSSSSSS, so maybe his next word will be “Sal”.  He would be so thrilled!! 

Time to play with my baby!