So I realized today that I didn't post the conversation I had with Eamon just before Christmas. What made me think about it was another conversation I had with him tonight. So, I'm posting them both because I think they're adorable and hilarious.
First one - we were out looking at Christmas lights, and both boys dropped their cups. So we pulled into McDonald's parking lot so I could retrieve them. The conversation as I got back into the car went something like this:
Eamon (looking at the McDonald's sign) - Mommy I want french fries.
Me: We just had dinner at home.
Eamon - I hungry.
Me - We'll get a snack when we get home.
Eamon - I want French fries.
Me - I'm not buying French fries.
Eamon - Why?
Me - Because I don't want to spend the money.
Eamon - What money?
Me - Exactly my point.
Eamon (after a long pause) - Daddy got money. Daddy buy me french fries! (with an air of triumph).
Anyone else think Daddy buys french fries too often?
Conversation number two (today on the way home from daycare as we passed Pizza Hut)
Garry - What do you want for dinner, Eamon?
Eamon - That! (pointing at Pizza Hut)
Garry - What's that?
Eamon - Pizza!
Mind you, we've eaten at Pizza Hut ONCE and it was over a year ago - how does he know they serve pizza there???? It doesn't even have a PICTURE of pizza on the sign!
So yeah, my kid is cracking me up lately.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Quinn's new favorite thing
So Quinn has found something he absolutely loves. I mean, it's like instant calm, baby tranquilizer loves. What is it? Christmas lights. Not the usual simple white lights on a house and a few bushes, but the over the top outrageous light up the entire neighborhood lights. We went out last night to drive around and look at lights, and every time we'd pull up in front of a house that was totally over the top, he'd just stare and smile, completely enthralled. Start to pull away from the lights, and instant crying. Needless to say, we'll be going out again tonight, and probably tomorrow night, just because. I love seeing him so fascinated by things.
Oh, and Eamon likes them too, but not to the extent that Quinn does.
Oh, and Eamon likes them too, but not to the extent that Quinn does.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
And more pictures, because now I'm on a roll!
Thanksgiving with Aunt Maggie - we had a blast and the boys loved spending the weekend with her, and we took these pictures:
New pictures! And other news...
So I'm finally getting around to posting new pictures of the boys... These are from about the last month or so, a few earlier than that though.
Quinn and I had an eventful night. He woke up from a late nap coughing badly and running a fever of around 103 or so, so after Motrin and calling his pedi, we headed to the ER to make sure he wasn't headed for pneumonia like Eamon. That has to have been the quickest ER visit I've ever seen! We were in there 55 minutes total, which included checking in, getting chest xrays, antibiotics, and talking to the doctor. It's sad when you go to the ER enough times in the same week that the ER director recognizes you and gives you his cell phone number just in case something happens over the weekend... At any rate, Quinn's back on antibiotics and a cough medicine, but luckily we seem to have caught it early enough that it hasn't turned into pneumonia. Poor baby is sleeping right now.
Now, for pictures!
Playing nicely together!
Being funny!
At the zoo a few months ago
And because I know you're all curious to see a more recent picture of me:
Quinn and I had an eventful night. He woke up from a late nap coughing badly and running a fever of around 103 or so, so after Motrin and calling his pedi, we headed to the ER to make sure he wasn't headed for pneumonia like Eamon. That has to have been the quickest ER visit I've ever seen! We were in there 55 minutes total, which included checking in, getting chest xrays, antibiotics, and talking to the doctor. It's sad when you go to the ER enough times in the same week that the ER director recognizes you and gives you his cell phone number just in case something happens over the weekend... At any rate, Quinn's back on antibiotics and a cough medicine, but luckily we seem to have caught it early enough that it hasn't turned into pneumonia. Poor baby is sleeping right now.
Now, for pictures!
Playing nicely together!
Being funny!
At the zoo a few months ago
And because I know you're all curious to see a more recent picture of me:
Friday, December 19, 2008
Quick update
So, since I haven't posted in over a month, and I happen to have a little time right now, I thought I would go ahead and post quickly...
Almost Christmas, and I'm still not ready yet! Planning on going out this weekend and finishing up the Christmas shopping and getting everything organized and wrapped. I don't know that we're going to have a tree this year - with two toddlers and a dog in the house, it just seems like having a tree is going to create more stress than it's worth this year! Next year, definitely, but this year - we might just opt for putting all the presents on the mantel in front of the fireplace and doing it that way.
Eamon is currently fighting off a bout of pneumonia. Poor kid - I took him to the ER on Tuesday night with a fever over a 103 degrees AFTER Tylenol and a cool bath, and after much trauma (according to Eamon!) involving 4 different doses of meds, two shots, a breathing treatment, and two x-rays, we left with a handful of prescriptions and the diagnosis of pneumonia. Needless to say, I've been home with him the rest of the week and will be off work through Tuesday just in case. He's getting better slowly, although we've had a couple of bouts of high fevers and coughing that aren't fun for anyone.
Quinn is starting to throw mini tantrums. My little Mr Easy Going isn't quite as easy going any more as he gets further into toddlerhood, although mostly he's still pretty laid back. He just finished up with a bout of bronchitis, so he's been struggling as well with his health, but is on the mend except for a runny nose and occasional coughing thanks to drainage. His biggest news? We're walking! Yes, walking. He spends more time on his feet than crawling now, and is getting pretty good at getting around. Along with walking comes climbing, which he's become a downright expert at - sometimes it seems like there's nothing he can't climb up to or over. We have to constantly watch him or he's into everything.
I think I neglected to mention that we have a new roommate. Yes, a roommate. His name is Buddy, he weighs about 45 lbs, and has pretty silky hair. He's a 4 year old English setter that a hunter was giving away for free because he's gunshy, and so far has been an absolutely awesome dog to have around the house. He's fairly independent, likes hanging out outside, and doesn't eat the kids' toys or my shoes, so overall, we really like him. He's gaining weight thanks to Quinn's absolute fascination with feeding him - it's become Quinn's favorite past time - begging for food that immediately goes straight to the dog. Needless to say, Quinn and Buddy have quite a cordial relationship right now.
Garry is busy at work, as always, and I'm debating how much longer I want to continue working full time. We're currently looking at me going part time at work for a few months, and then possibly quitting to stay home and go back to college in the fall when Eamon will start preschool. Not sure yet what the plan is, but that's one idea that we have that might work, and I'm leaning towards that. Continuing to work until the spring, when it's nice enough that I can take the boys outside and let them entertain themselves/wear themselves down in the yard or at a playground, and then ultimately heading back to school myself while they attend preschool/daycare part time. It means a bit of a tighter lifestyle financially, but it's doable and that's the current direction we're going. The last few days have really reminded me how much I like being able to make my own schedule and hang out with the boys, as well as the fact that I really, really enjoy having time to myself away from kids!
I have new pictures of the boys to post soon - will try and get them posted this weekend sometime!
Almost Christmas, and I'm still not ready yet! Planning on going out this weekend and finishing up the Christmas shopping and getting everything organized and wrapped. I don't know that we're going to have a tree this year - with two toddlers and a dog in the house, it just seems like having a tree is going to create more stress than it's worth this year! Next year, definitely, but this year - we might just opt for putting all the presents on the mantel in front of the fireplace and doing it that way.
Eamon is currently fighting off a bout of pneumonia. Poor kid - I took him to the ER on Tuesday night with a fever over a 103 degrees AFTER Tylenol and a cool bath, and after much trauma (according to Eamon!) involving 4 different doses of meds, two shots, a breathing treatment, and two x-rays, we left with a handful of prescriptions and the diagnosis of pneumonia. Needless to say, I've been home with him the rest of the week and will be off work through Tuesday just in case. He's getting better slowly, although we've had a couple of bouts of high fevers and coughing that aren't fun for anyone.
Quinn is starting to throw mini tantrums. My little Mr Easy Going isn't quite as easy going any more as he gets further into toddlerhood, although mostly he's still pretty laid back. He just finished up with a bout of bronchitis, so he's been struggling as well with his health, but is on the mend except for a runny nose and occasional coughing thanks to drainage. His biggest news? We're walking! Yes, walking. He spends more time on his feet than crawling now, and is getting pretty good at getting around. Along with walking comes climbing, which he's become a downright expert at - sometimes it seems like there's nothing he can't climb up to or over. We have to constantly watch him or he's into everything.
I think I neglected to mention that we have a new roommate. Yes, a roommate. His name is Buddy, he weighs about 45 lbs, and has pretty silky hair. He's a 4 year old English setter that a hunter was giving away for free because he's gunshy, and so far has been an absolutely awesome dog to have around the house. He's fairly independent, likes hanging out outside, and doesn't eat the kids' toys or my shoes, so overall, we really like him. He's gaining weight thanks to Quinn's absolute fascination with feeding him - it's become Quinn's favorite past time - begging for food that immediately goes straight to the dog. Needless to say, Quinn and Buddy have quite a cordial relationship right now.
Garry is busy at work, as always, and I'm debating how much longer I want to continue working full time. We're currently looking at me going part time at work for a few months, and then possibly quitting to stay home and go back to college in the fall when Eamon will start preschool. Not sure yet what the plan is, but that's one idea that we have that might work, and I'm leaning towards that. Continuing to work until the spring, when it's nice enough that I can take the boys outside and let them entertain themselves/wear themselves down in the yard or at a playground, and then ultimately heading back to school myself while they attend preschool/daycare part time. It means a bit of a tighter lifestyle financially, but it's doable and that's the current direction we're going. The last few days have really reminded me how much I like being able to make my own schedule and hang out with the boys, as well as the fact that I really, really enjoy having time to myself away from kids!
I have new pictures of the boys to post soon - will try and get them posted this weekend sometime!
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