Well, we're home safe and sound. After trying an alternate route through Nevada, we determined that our usual route on 97 through Oregon is still the fastest even though the speed limit is slower.
We went to warmer sunnier California not only to visit my immediate family but my extended family as well. My grandparents were visiting from Tennessee. Since we don't make it all the way back there, this is the only time we'd be able to see them until... who knows when?
Here are a excerpts to share.
I took my kids to see my brother's mother-in-laws chickens ( She has about 40 or them) . "Cockle doodle doo" crowed the rooster. To which my excited almost three- year-old boy exclaimed, "the chicken is barking, momma!" I asked, " Is it barking or crowing?" "It's barking!" he replied. I thought he knew the barking belonged to the dogs :-)
Wednesday we took my grandparents to Sacramento to catch their flight back home. We being my mom, best friend/sister-in-law Genni, her baby Seth, myself and Abrianna. A day to go shopping.
We dropped Grandpa and Grandma off at the airport at about 8:45. Norstrom Racks was our first destination. It doesn't open at until 10 and we arrived at 9:00. No problem. Baby's R Us was open and I needed to get organic diapers for my very sensitive skinned little girl. Here in Walla Walla I paid $15.00 for a pack of 35 diapers! And that was the sale price!
I had several coupons and there was a special on the brand at Baby's R Us. I got 3 packs of diapers and paid $29.00 !! Big savings.
Next we made our way to Bed Bath and Beyond. I found a couple of little pans for the kids to bake their own little cakes in and an adjustable measuring spoon to replace my very worn ones.
Abrianna decided she simply couldn't wait a minute longer to nurse. I swiped the keys from my mom and headed out to the van after being offered the option of nursing my baby in the bathroom, YUCK!
Abrianna nursed for awhile and then spying a water bottle decided that look more appetizing. While she played with it, I changed her diapers. I felt a very warm sensation and thought, "strange that water is very warm." Oh, if it had been only water! My daughter managed to pee on me. Not just on me but directly in a place to make me look as if I'd wet my pants. My pants were wet, but not by me!
What a way to have to look to go into a ritzy store. Norstrom Racks was our next stop. I kept my head up and tried to pretend I didn't feel conspicuous! Who thinks of taking an extra set of clothes for mommy?
Next was JC Penney's. Seth and Abrianna were both ready for some nursing and wiggle time. Gen and I stayed in the car while my mom enjoyed the store alone.
Our delicious lunch was at Macaroni Grill. We choose a corner table. Abrianna toddled around on the floor. Our last stop was Trader Joe's. I got Lucas a whole container of animal crackers for our trip home (His last container was snarfed down by a hungry uncle).
It's amazing to me how exhausting a shopping trip can be!
We went shopping another day, did an Easter egg hunt, and made a trek to the Natural Bridges.
Will try to write more later and post some pictures.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Cause and effect.
As Abrianna grows, naturally her reason from cause to effect continues to grow with her. She has been teething and I had given her a large chunk of carrot to gnaw on. Noticing a little chunk on her sleeve that had fallen from her mouth....
Leaning forward she attempted to bite it off her sleeve. Click on the above picture to enlarge and see why wails commenced with the bite.Now, if only she'd learn that this is why we don't bite others...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
In the Park
I was waiting for Rick to come home from working out to go for a walk in the sunshine, forgetting that his Wing Chun was moved up from 6:30 to 5:30 tonight.
He reminded me and asked when supper would be ready. Well, I threw the egg plant parmesan together much faster than I thought was possible. It was really GOOD!
When Rick was pulling out of the driveway, Lucas burst into tears, "Daddy didn't say goodbye!" he wailed. What could I do to help soothe that sad little heart? A walk! We hadn't gone for a walk yet and the park sounded like the perfect distraction.
Several minutes later, bundled in coats and a helmet for Lucas we started out. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the little park. It has a baseball diamond, some picnic tables, swings, and ( the best part) DIRT!
Lucas started out in the swing, while Abrianna toddled about chewing on a Popsicle stick from home. "Higher Momma, Higher!"cried Lucas.
After 5 minutes or so, I told Lucas it was sister's turn. I pushed a minute or two and then he asked if he could push. Sure, why not. He pushed and pulled the swing trying as only a two-year-old can to coordinate his movements and get out of the way of the swing. As it was, it crashed into his helmeted head several times sending him sprawling into the wood chips. Not to be deterred, he sprung back up giggling, to do it again.
There is a special bond between siblings. Abrianna and Lucas laughed and giggled as he pushed making the swing dance from side to side.
Next it was onto the corner of the wood chips where there was small bank of dirt. Lucas pushed "Doc Hudson" and his motorcycle through the dirt as Abrianna sat on her hind end shoveling dirt into her mouth hand over fist.
Then deciding there were more important things to conquer she stood and scrambled up the foot-tall embankment. That was all fine and dandy. The problem was she thought she could get down as easily as she got up. Down she fell, landing o face first. Oh did she wail. She has some new scratches on her face and was covered in wood chips and dirt. Some comforting from mommy and a few kisses and she had to try again. This time she picked up Lucas helmet and with a little help, put it on. Next she toddled to the precipice holding tightly to mommy's hand. Brother walked over and she reached out her hand towards him. He clasped her hand in his and then she made her second attempt to walk down the hill. She was successful.
Both of my children were in desperate need of a bath after our adventure. I was shocked. I had Lucas lay back in the tub and the dirt that washed out formed a ring around him in the tub. My tub is absolutely filthy! I hope this picture will give you and idea of just how dirty he was.
P.S. To Rick's credit he took Lucas hot-tubbing this evening. And he did tell Lucas good-bye before he left but didn't see or respond to Lucas' waving as he pulled out of the driveway.
He reminded me and asked when supper would be ready. Well, I threw the egg plant parmesan together much faster than I thought was possible. It was really GOOD!
When Rick was pulling out of the driveway, Lucas burst into tears, "Daddy didn't say goodbye!" he wailed. What could I do to help soothe that sad little heart? A walk! We hadn't gone for a walk yet and the park sounded like the perfect distraction.
Several minutes later, bundled in coats and a helmet for Lucas we started out. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the little park. It has a baseball diamond, some picnic tables, swings, and ( the best part) DIRT!
Lucas started out in the swing, while Abrianna toddled about chewing on a Popsicle stick from home. "Higher Momma, Higher!"cried Lucas.
After 5 minutes or so, I told Lucas it was sister's turn. I pushed a minute or two and then he asked if he could push. Sure, why not. He pushed and pulled the swing trying as only a two-year-old can to coordinate his movements and get out of the way of the swing. As it was, it crashed into his helmeted head several times sending him sprawling into the wood chips. Not to be deterred, he sprung back up giggling, to do it again.
There is a special bond between siblings. Abrianna and Lucas laughed and giggled as he pushed making the swing dance from side to side.
Next it was onto the corner of the wood chips where there was small bank of dirt. Lucas pushed "Doc Hudson" and his motorcycle through the dirt as Abrianna sat on her hind end shoveling dirt into her mouth hand over fist.
Then deciding there were more important things to conquer she stood and scrambled up the foot-tall embankment. That was all fine and dandy. The problem was she thought she could get down as easily as she got up. Down she fell, landing o face first. Oh did she wail. She has some new scratches on her face and was covered in wood chips and dirt. Some comforting from mommy and a few kisses and she had to try again. This time she picked up Lucas helmet and with a little help, put it on. Next she toddled to the precipice holding tightly to mommy's hand. Brother walked over and she reached out her hand towards him. He clasped her hand in his and then she made her second attempt to walk down the hill. She was successful.
Both of my children were in desperate need of a bath after our adventure. I was shocked. I had Lucas lay back in the tub and the dirt that washed out formed a ring around him in the tub. My tub is absolutely filthy! I hope this picture will give you and idea of just how dirty he was.
P.S. To Rick's credit he took Lucas hot-tubbing this evening. And he did tell Lucas good-bye before he left but didn't see or respond to Lucas' waving as he pulled out of the driveway.
After the library...
Lucas loves bringing home the books the library "shares" with us. He asked to take the Curious George books to his bed for his rest time. Sure, why not? I didn't think he'd probably sleep but at least have some quiet time.After I finished the massage, I went into his room and this is what I found. Can't put down a good book!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Sand Time
Since Abrianna has been walking, she's been playing WITH Lucas. Here's our time spent out in the afternoon sun and wind.
This is Lucas' track for his cars.
Abrianna loved trying to play with the track too. Lucas strongly encouraged her to play with her own or in the sand box.
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