Basketball is over for both boys! I think Benjamin team ended up with a record of 2-10 and Jacob probably had a record of 10-2.
At one of Jacob's game, there was a man who had a nicer camera that he was learning how to use. He took some pictures of Jacob and then emailed them to me. Nice to have some shots of him with a camera that could slow down the action enough in a dark space.
I always love the hair shots....
These were some pictures that I took at a different game. You can see the difference in camera lenses...mine have blurry edges and not at sharp. (They say it is always a good thing when you realize what your camera can't do...your growing as a photographer)
Look who was at that last game (my sister and niece)
Jacob recently did a one hour clinic with the former collegiate basketball coach. Wow, was I impressed. It was neat to see Jacob struggle with drills (he had become very comfortable in his basketball circles). They worked a ton on ball handling and as I look back over all these pictures, I don't think there is one picture where he is looking at the ball, that is the way it should be!
Benjamin is preparing for his drama performance, which will be in about a week. I was telling him today that he should look into debate. He would be such a strong debater.
We have had a few days in the 50s already. A lot of the snow at the house is melting and it is very muddy! Hard to take Bree out running when I know she will get the car all muddy. This Friday starts an international Crossfit competition being held at clubs around the world. It is just a fun way to all do the same workouts and see how you compare to other people in your age bracket. Not expecting much, but should be fun! Things should be pretty quiet for us in the extra curricular department until football starts up in late April! Looking forward to less miles driven!
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
The boys and I have discovered a new tv series called Hunted. It is about 9 teams of 2 that go on the run as 'fugitives' to see if they can elude the authorities for 28 days. If they succeed, they win $250,000. They have a certain 3 state area they have to stay within, but appears everything else is fair game. It is fascinating to me to see how much authorities can find out about us, our circle of friends, numbers, etc. It blows my mind watching the show and seeing how it really is hard to go off the grid, even if you think you are doing it. Check it out.
Few more pictures of Bree in the snow. She just loves it.
Laying in the snow!
Digging for her ball
She found it.
I never know what pictures I will find on my phone. My boys love to take selfies.
These two had recently gotten haircuts!
That's it!! Have a great Wednesday!
Few more pictures of Bree in the snow. She just loves it.
Laying in the snow!
Digging for her ball
She found it.
I never know what pictures I will find on my phone. My boys love to take selfies.
These two had recently gotten haircuts!
That's it!! Have a great Wednesday!
Thursday, February 2, 2017
We have had another cold spell and some snow, but thankfully not as much snow as predicted!
Another 2 more weeks of basketball. The early morning practices for Benjamin have been awesome. He needs the early wake ups so that he goes to sleep at night. A few days ago the middle school called me and said Ben was in the office having a hard time breathing. He had a deep cough but never had any issues before with breathing. The school nurse checked him out and said his lungs sounded fine but it appeared to be his throat/esophagus. The doctor's office was not real keen on making an appointment for breathing issues, so they encouraged us to go to their urgent care facility. So, we went and the doctor prescribed an inhaler. He has used it several times before basketball/PE and says it really helps. Not sure if we are venturing into the world of exercise induced asthma or just getting through a bad cold. Time will tell.
Today Ben is up at the ski hill. He earned a trip with the school through their Academic Behavioral Awards. The really cool thing is, he will also be given another lift ticket/rental to be used later in the ski season! Score. I am saving up money for next winter and going to see if we can finally commit to lessons and a frequency card for the boys. We live too close to ski resorts not to get on them more often.
I am not sure how the conversation came up, but Benjamin and I were talking about actor Kirk Cameron. He has been in a movie or two that the boys really like. Anyway, I started telling them about a tv I watched growing up called Growing Pains. So, we googled it and found the episodes online. I am sure Benjamin would not mention it at school, but he loves and it often asks to watch another episode. It is so fun for me to watch it as a parent now. It is hilarious humor for me and Benjamin cracks up watching me laugh. There will be a scene at their house and the phone rings. I tell the boys, see, when I was growing up we did not even have cordless phones, you were attached to the wall. So fun for them to see how different it was just 35 years ago. Makes them appreciate their technology.
Benjamin has gotten involved in the drama club! I am so stoked. I have always thought he would do well in drama, but could never persuade him of that. Not too long ago he met the drama teacher at school. I forget what they were doing, but she was so impressed with his projection, that she encouraged him to get involved. Well, they have a club, after school, that is actually run by another lady. Benjamin decided to check it out! They are working on very short O Henry 'plays'. Benjamin got a part in one of the plays. It is just a few minutes long and he has 10-15 lines, but it is in introduction. It will be interesting to see it, because he has to reach out several times and hold the hand of another girl.
Working out is still going great. I have found a program that I love and am always motivated to go. Crossfit is everything I had ever looked for. The gym is doing a 90 day nutritional challenge and we are 5 days in. I love it. It is a science based eating plan. I eat over 2 pounds of meat a day, along with a prescribed number of carbs and fats, based around my workouts. (The plan lists some veggies, too, but have not quite incorporated all of them yet. My coach, who is the olympic athlete, made the mistake of telling me that she does not eat many veggies, so I have happily followed her.) I can honestly say, that I get tired of eating. I feel like that is all I do. I have yet to be hungry. I am at the grocery store 2-3 times a week, buying more fruit or protein.
Not much else here. Everyone is so ready for snow to be gone and warmer temps.
Another 2 more weeks of basketball. The early morning practices for Benjamin have been awesome. He needs the early wake ups so that he goes to sleep at night. A few days ago the middle school called me and said Ben was in the office having a hard time breathing. He had a deep cough but never had any issues before with breathing. The school nurse checked him out and said his lungs sounded fine but it appeared to be his throat/esophagus. The doctor's office was not real keen on making an appointment for breathing issues, so they encouraged us to go to their urgent care facility. So, we went and the doctor prescribed an inhaler. He has used it several times before basketball/PE and says it really helps. Not sure if we are venturing into the world of exercise induced asthma or just getting through a bad cold. Time will tell.
Today Ben is up at the ski hill. He earned a trip with the school through their Academic Behavioral Awards. The really cool thing is, he will also be given another lift ticket/rental to be used later in the ski season! Score. I am saving up money for next winter and going to see if we can finally commit to lessons and a frequency card for the boys. We live too close to ski resorts not to get on them more often.
I am not sure how the conversation came up, but Benjamin and I were talking about actor Kirk Cameron. He has been in a movie or two that the boys really like. Anyway, I started telling them about a tv I watched growing up called Growing Pains. So, we googled it and found the episodes online. I am sure Benjamin would not mention it at school, but he loves and it often asks to watch another episode. It is so fun for me to watch it as a parent now. It is hilarious humor for me and Benjamin cracks up watching me laugh. There will be a scene at their house and the phone rings. I tell the boys, see, when I was growing up we did not even have cordless phones, you were attached to the wall. So fun for them to see how different it was just 35 years ago. Makes them appreciate their technology.
Benjamin has gotten involved in the drama club! I am so stoked. I have always thought he would do well in drama, but could never persuade him of that. Not too long ago he met the drama teacher at school. I forget what they were doing, but she was so impressed with his projection, that she encouraged him to get involved. Well, they have a club, after school, that is actually run by another lady. Benjamin decided to check it out! They are working on very short O Henry 'plays'. Benjamin got a part in one of the plays. It is just a few minutes long and he has 10-15 lines, but it is in introduction. It will be interesting to see it, because he has to reach out several times and hold the hand of another girl.
Working out is still going great. I have found a program that I love and am always motivated to go. Crossfit is everything I had ever looked for. The gym is doing a 90 day nutritional challenge and we are 5 days in. I love it. It is a science based eating plan. I eat over 2 pounds of meat a day, along with a prescribed number of carbs and fats, based around my workouts. (The plan lists some veggies, too, but have not quite incorporated all of them yet. My coach, who is the olympic athlete, made the mistake of telling me that she does not eat many veggies, so I have happily followed her.) I can honestly say, that I get tired of eating. I feel like that is all I do. I have yet to be hungry. I am at the grocery store 2-3 times a week, buying more fruit or protein.
Not much else here. Everyone is so ready for snow to be gone and warmer temps.
Friday, January 27, 2017
I think we are finally coming out of the deep freezer. Hopefully the rest of the winter will be a slow gradual warming trend. I noticed today that the afternoon sun now hits our fence. Bree was hanging out there, with her front paws on the fence, just soaking up the sliver of sun!
It has been a busy week. Last Thursday my sister and youngest niece flew out for a few days. The boys did not know they were coming, so that was a fun surprise. We visited the local hot springs twice, spent a day on the slopes, did a little ice skating, watched football playoffs and a basketball game for both Jacob and Benjamin. Plus lots of just hanging around!
It was very interesting during Jacob's game. Since they have extra kids on their team, everyone usually sits out one period. Jacob sat out the third period. At the start of the third period, I think Jacob's team was up by 2. At the end of the third period, Jacob's team was down by 18. Not that Jacob makes most of the baskets (he probably averages 50-60% shots made), but I saw for the first time the energy he brings to the court. When he is on the court, he is rallying his teammates, talking to them, doing the high fives, motivating them. When he was on the sidelines, his team was lifeless. Just a really cool thing to see and a great teaching moment for him, that his attitude/drive, etc makes a huge difference on the court.
Benjamin's games on the other hand. His team has taken a beating. They have lost the last 4 games and usually by margins around 25 points. His last game, however, they were down 7 to 38 and the final score was 27-40. They somehow got it together the last period and rallied back a bit. Benjamin has been doing well getting up for basketball and to the school by 6:30am. I actually like the early mornings. I drop him off, go run Bree and then come back to get the younger two ready to head out the door.
The day we went skiing was gorgeous. I was a little nervous because I have become a huge winter wimp. If I choose to be outside, it better be perfect conditions. No wind and lots of sun and that is exactly what we got! Probably one of the nicest winter days so far.
A ride up on the chair lift...so thankful I did not drop my phone.
The pictures just don't do it justice. Really great weather and good skiing. The kids had fun and they all got some good skiing in.
We are already talking about seeing if we can swing season passes for next year, since the boys are getting older and it is not so much work getting up to the hill.
A random picture of the antics of my Jbird. That kid amazes me sometimes. He got his arm stuck in this cup. (Lets just say that he figured out you could create a great vacuum and make some wild noises as you pull your elbow out. So, he took the other elbow and jammed really hard.) We could not get it off, so ended up cutting the cup. At the end it was all smiles and laughs, but lots of tears in the middle.
This pictures reminds me of when we were skiing. At the end of the day we were in the lodge, packing our gear up. Joseph was sitting at our table and the chairs have a gap between the seat and the back of the seat. He was sitting on his knees and one knee got wedged into the gap. It would not budge. My sister and I are trying to get his knee out and all I could think about was calling...who would you call...ski patrol, to come get his leg out. (I thought of taking a picture, but I figured I would have sent him over the edge with emotion, as we all chuckled at the situation). Finally, it occurred to me that he was sitting on his knees and unintentionally driving the knee further down. So we tipped the chair over and allowed gravity the chance to work. His knee almost immediately came free.
Quiet weekend in store. We have one basketball game and I am getting a massage. I had one last weekend and have decided it is time to start putting some money into me (other than the gym) and take care of this aging body!
It has been a busy week. Last Thursday my sister and youngest niece flew out for a few days. The boys did not know they were coming, so that was a fun surprise. We visited the local hot springs twice, spent a day on the slopes, did a little ice skating, watched football playoffs and a basketball game for both Jacob and Benjamin. Plus lots of just hanging around!
It was very interesting during Jacob's game. Since they have extra kids on their team, everyone usually sits out one period. Jacob sat out the third period. At the start of the third period, I think Jacob's team was up by 2. At the end of the third period, Jacob's team was down by 18. Not that Jacob makes most of the baskets (he probably averages 50-60% shots made), but I saw for the first time the energy he brings to the court. When he is on the court, he is rallying his teammates, talking to them, doing the high fives, motivating them. When he was on the sidelines, his team was lifeless. Just a really cool thing to see and a great teaching moment for him, that his attitude/drive, etc makes a huge difference on the court.
Benjamin's games on the other hand. His team has taken a beating. They have lost the last 4 games and usually by margins around 25 points. His last game, however, they were down 7 to 38 and the final score was 27-40. They somehow got it together the last period and rallied back a bit. Benjamin has been doing well getting up for basketball and to the school by 6:30am. I actually like the early mornings. I drop him off, go run Bree and then come back to get the younger two ready to head out the door.
The day we went skiing was gorgeous. I was a little nervous because I have become a huge winter wimp. If I choose to be outside, it better be perfect conditions. No wind and lots of sun and that is exactly what we got! Probably one of the nicest winter days so far.
A ride up on the chair lift...so thankful I did not drop my phone.
The pictures just don't do it justice. Really great weather and good skiing. The kids had fun and they all got some good skiing in.
We are already talking about seeing if we can swing season passes for next year, since the boys are getting older and it is not so much work getting up to the hill.
A random picture of the antics of my Jbird. That kid amazes me sometimes. He got his arm stuck in this cup. (Lets just say that he figured out you could create a great vacuum and make some wild noises as you pull your elbow out. So, he took the other elbow and jammed really hard.) We could not get it off, so ended up cutting the cup. At the end it was all smiles and laughs, but lots of tears in the middle.
This pictures reminds me of when we were skiing. At the end of the day we were in the lodge, packing our gear up. Joseph was sitting at our table and the chairs have a gap between the seat and the back of the seat. He was sitting on his knees and one knee got wedged into the gap. It would not budge. My sister and I are trying to get his knee out and all I could think about was calling...who would you call...ski patrol, to come get his leg out. (I thought of taking a picture, but I figured I would have sent him over the edge with emotion, as we all chuckled at the situation). Finally, it occurred to me that he was sitting on his knees and unintentionally driving the knee further down. So we tipped the chair over and allowed gravity the chance to work. His knee almost immediately came free.
Quiet weekend in store. We have one basketball game and I am getting a massage. I had one last weekend and have decided it is time to start putting some money into me (other than the gym) and take care of this aging body!
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Some ice skating pictures. Benjamin is finally expressing desire for skates!
Jacob is in the background. They have both gotten really good at staying upright.
I love the concentration and tongue in this picture.
We discovered a very small sledding hill close to where we run Bree. So we did an impromptu sledding with a shovel.
That position was not the best.
This worked much better.
Overexposed but love the photo. Can't believe he is almost as tall as the shovel.
Patiently waiting their turn.
Joseph and I went back another time with sleds. It was very windy and since I am the winter wimp, I sat in the car...hence the 'foggy' pictures through my dirty windshield.
And my favorite picture from the day! Bree loves the boys!
Jacob is in the background. They have both gotten really good at staying upright.
I love the concentration and tongue in this picture.
We discovered a very small sledding hill close to where we run Bree. So we did an impromptu sledding with a shovel.
That position was not the best.
This worked much better.
Overexposed but love the photo. Can't believe he is almost as tall as the shovel.
Patiently waiting their turn.
Joseph and I went back another time with sleds. It was very windy and since I am the winter wimp, I sat in the car...hence the 'foggy' pictures through my dirty windshield.
And my favorite picture from the day! Bree loves the boys!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Benjamin has drawn his basketball practice and it is 6:30am Monday - Friday. This is great discipline for him and he has even gotten out of bed both mornings! Not sure when their games start, I am thinking next week. Some of the games will be away games, but hopefully they are all within 30-60 minutes. Not ready for any long hauls! Jacob first bball game is this Saturday.
In January I started doing Crossfit 5 times a week. The last 4 months I have been doing Mon, Wed and Friday. It has taken my body a bit to adjust to new schedule. I sure come home wiped out. I have even taken a short nap afterwards. I have just enough time to shower and relax before the boys get home from school. I decided for January that I was going to keep track of everything and repetitions for the whole month. Will be interesting to see how much I do. I know I have definitely gotten much stronger.
I came home to this note the other day.
I don't remember the circumstances behind the note, but probably not obeying, arguing and whining! I love to read Joseph's writings. He really struggles some days with his reading. His speech is also slipping a bit. Not sure if it is the apraxia and it's ebbs and flows or he is getting lazy. He is still doing speech at school but when the time comes, will probably need to line something up for the summer.
JR has been able to have 2 part time guys helping him with all the snow fall. They only work few hours one to two days a week, but it makes a huge difference. He has one client now in the valley (much closer to our house) so I have been helping him out.
Not much else happening. Trying to stay warm. The days are getting longer ~ yahoo.
In January I started doing Crossfit 5 times a week. The last 4 months I have been doing Mon, Wed and Friday. It has taken my body a bit to adjust to new schedule. I sure come home wiped out. I have even taken a short nap afterwards. I have just enough time to shower and relax before the boys get home from school. I decided for January that I was going to keep track of everything and repetitions for the whole month. Will be interesting to see how much I do. I know I have definitely gotten much stronger.
I came home to this note the other day.
I don't remember the circumstances behind the note, but probably not obeying, arguing and whining! I love to read Joseph's writings. He really struggles some days with his reading. His speech is also slipping a bit. Not sure if it is the apraxia and it's ebbs and flows or he is getting lazy. He is still doing speech at school but when the time comes, will probably need to line something up for the summer.
JR has been able to have 2 part time guys helping him with all the snow fall. They only work few hours one to two days a week, but it makes a huge difference. He has one client now in the valley (much closer to our house) so I have been helping him out.
Not much else happening. Trying to stay warm. The days are getting longer ~ yahoo.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Both Benjamin and Jacob have started basketball. Jacob plays on a church league and practices one day a week with games on Saturday. Benjamin decided to play 7th grade at the school. He practices every day. They have not divided up into teams yet, so they all practice from 3:30 - 5:15. However, because we have lots of kids and not a lot of gym space, once teams are picked some end up practicing before school or later in the evening. Our community could really use an indoor, multi use facility, like a YMCA. Would be really interesting if he ends up practicing at 6:30 or 7am!!!
We are on the tail end of another cold spell...minus eleven this morning when I took the boys to school. I have seen memes on facebook that say "why do I live in a place where the air hurts my face!" Very true right now. However, we will be a balmy 35 this weekend. That is almost shorts weather.
JR has worked 2 weeks straight, with the snow. He needs a break. He has talked with 2 different guys about helping out. Hopefully he can get that lined up pretty quick.
Several people told me how much they loved the Bree pictures.
Here are a few more!
I take her out running at least once a day. Figured we needed to get something for nighttime, since she is as dark as the country night we run her in. Amazing how far you can see her now.
We went ice skating and she escaped from the car. She loved the rink. One of the boys' friend was there, who is a great hockey player. The friend was playing keep away with Bree and the puck. He was pretty successful, but when she did get it, she would not put it down.
The cold just does not bother her! She can run about 15 mph for well over 2 miles.
My favorite....snow all over her snout and chest cause she loves to dig.
We are on the tail end of another cold spell...minus eleven this morning when I took the boys to school. I have seen memes on facebook that say "why do I live in a place where the air hurts my face!" Very true right now. However, we will be a balmy 35 this weekend. That is almost shorts weather.
JR has worked 2 weeks straight, with the snow. He needs a break. He has talked with 2 different guys about helping out. Hopefully he can get that lined up pretty quick.
Several people told me how much they loved the Bree pictures.
Here are a few more!
I take her out running at least once a day. Figured we needed to get something for nighttime, since she is as dark as the country night we run her in. Amazing how far you can see her now.
We went ice skating and she escaped from the car. She loved the rink. One of the boys' friend was there, who is a great hockey player. The friend was playing keep away with Bree and the puck. He was pretty successful, but when she did get it, she would not put it down.
The cold just does not bother her! She can run about 15 mph for well over 2 miles.
My favorite....snow all over her snout and chest cause she loves to dig.
Friday, December 30, 2016
A quick check in!!!!
It has been a very quiet, low key break. We of course had a great time celebrating Jesus' birthday. Benjamin made the cake and Jacob made the frosting. I thought it was ingenious for him to use wafer cookies for the name.
Our Christmas Day was literally spent all day in our pajamas. We went to Christmas Eve service and then skipped out on Sunday morning. We keep Christmas pretty low key with just small items.
I have enjoyed not having to work with my boxes. I have gotten some things cleaned up. One thing I really like about after Christmas is how the days start getting longer. I watch the shadows everyday in the back yard creep closer and closer to our yard. I look for the day when the sun actually hits Bree when she is in the backyard.
I also spent a day and a half doing one of my favorite things....working a puzzle. It was one the boys were not interested in, so I had it all to myself!!!!! 1000 pieces just for me! (I love working with the boys too)
No plans for the weekend. Just the way I like it. We have a really cold snap coming again early next week. I did my last workout of 2016! It was a mentally tough one. We had to row 10,000 meters (that is just under 6.5 miles). 52 minutes of rowing, rowing and rowing. I talked the coach into putting netflix on so we could at least watch Planet Earth, instead of our rowing monitor. I burned 587 calories and did it feel good! I am ready to start the new year.
It has been a very quiet, low key break. We of course had a great time celebrating Jesus' birthday. Benjamin made the cake and Jacob made the frosting. I thought it was ingenious for him to use wafer cookies for the name.
Our Christmas Day was literally spent all day in our pajamas. We went to Christmas Eve service and then skipped out on Sunday morning. We keep Christmas pretty low key with just small items.
I have enjoyed not having to work with my boxes. I have gotten some things cleaned up. One thing I really like about after Christmas is how the days start getting longer. I watch the shadows everyday in the back yard creep closer and closer to our yard. I look for the day when the sun actually hits Bree when she is in the backyard.
I also spent a day and a half doing one of my favorite things....working a puzzle. It was one the boys were not interested in, so I had it all to myself!!!!! 1000 pieces just for me! (I love working with the boys too)
No plans for the weekend. Just the way I like it. We have a really cold snap coming again early next week. I did my last workout of 2016! It was a mentally tough one. We had to row 10,000 meters (that is just under 6.5 miles). 52 minutes of rowing, rowing and rowing. I talked the coach into putting netflix on so we could at least watch Planet Earth, instead of our rowing monitor. I burned 587 calories and did it feel good! I am ready to start the new year.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The sun is out!!! All day!!! We have come through the cold snap. Last Saturday morning we had to get out and go to the church for the boys to practice their Christmas program. This was the temp.
Once we got to the church, this was a picture from the inside. So much ice on the inside door because of the outside temp.
All the boys have been building snow forts. I am somewhat bummed I did not get pictures before they settled and collapsed. Benjamin shoveled the entire back yard and had one about 4.5 feet tall.
We have already had huge bowls of snow ice cream. Ok, maybe my boys just had a bowl but I have had bowls.
Bree loves the snow. She could stay out in it for long periods, I am the one worried about her little paws. See the snow on her nose, from rooting and digging in the snow.
Just her back end because her head is often buried.
I spent all day yesterday baking. Made 10 loaves of bread and about 30 treats for all the teachers!
The boys have school on Thursday and then off Fri, 23rd through Mon 2nd. We have no plans. It looks like lots of snow for the weekend, so JR will probably be working. I need to get a game plan together though with some fun activities. Hopefully we will get enough snow and can go sledding and ice skating.
Once we got to the church, this was a picture from the inside. So much ice on the inside door because of the outside temp.
All the boys have been building snow forts. I am somewhat bummed I did not get pictures before they settled and collapsed. Benjamin shoveled the entire back yard and had one about 4.5 feet tall.
We have already had huge bowls of snow ice cream. Ok, maybe my boys just had a bowl but I have had bowls.
Bree loves the snow. She could stay out in it for long periods, I am the one worried about her little paws. See the snow on her nose, from rooting and digging in the snow.
Just her back end because her head is often buried.
I spent all day yesterday baking. Made 10 loaves of bread and about 30 treats for all the teachers!
The boys have school on Thursday and then off Fri, 23rd through Mon 2nd. We have no plans. It looks like lots of snow for the weekend, so JR will probably be working. I need to get a game plan together though with some fun activities. Hopefully we will get enough snow and can go sledding and ice skating.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Winter has hit hard! When we wake up Saturday morning it is going to be -25 (yes, negative 25!). That is just cold!! We have already had 8 inches in the last 24 hours. And guess who loves it....Bree. She digs in and rolls around in the snow. It is suppose to snow most of the night. I recently talked with our school secretary, who has worked in the district almost 20 years. She said the district has never had a snow day since she started working there. Not sure what it would take for that to happen. Good thing the -25 is happening on a Saturday. I certainly would not want to get out in that.
The other day after school we had Italian Sodas and corn dogs. I challenged this kid to Connect Four. Sure love it that they are old enough to really compete and challenge their momma. I still prevailed.
I gave all three of the boys an early Christmas present....they all wanted NFL beanies! Benjamin Seahawks, Jacob Broncos and Joseph currently likes the Dolphins, but the Eagles and Cowboys are a close 2nd and 3rd.
Jacob and I have been busy with puzzles. Jacob actually told me I could not work on the puzzles while he was at school. He rocks them. We often finish one in a day.
The company I work for was getting overrun with products so they have put the home assemblers on a break. I will probably have 3 weeks off. Not real sure what I am going to do with my time. I know I will set up one of my puzzles, that the boys won't work on ~ it is all gummy bears and really small pieces. Just a challenge that I like.
I have been doing some weight lifting at the gym. The other day we had to do max effort dead lift. Dead lift is where you start with the bar on the ground and just stand straight up, with bar ending around mid thigh. I was able to hit 200 pounds! I was so stoked. One of the coaches that trains us tried out for the Olympics. She did not make the team but was in the top 6. (I am not looking at competing, just really enjoy it and the workouts.)
Off to my nice, warm, cozy bed!
The other day after school we had Italian Sodas and corn dogs. I challenged this kid to Connect Four. Sure love it that they are old enough to really compete and challenge their momma. I still prevailed.
I gave all three of the boys an early Christmas present....they all wanted NFL beanies! Benjamin Seahawks, Jacob Broncos and Joseph currently likes the Dolphins, but the Eagles and Cowboys are a close 2nd and 3rd.
Jacob and I have been busy with puzzles. Jacob actually told me I could not work on the puzzles while he was at school. He rocks them. We often finish one in a day.
The company I work for was getting overrun with products so they have put the home assemblers on a break. I will probably have 3 weeks off. Not real sure what I am going to do with my time. I know I will set up one of my puzzles, that the boys won't work on ~ it is all gummy bears and really small pieces. Just a challenge that I like.
I have been doing some weight lifting at the gym. The other day we had to do max effort dead lift. Dead lift is where you start with the bar on the ground and just stand straight up, with bar ending around mid thigh. I was able to hit 200 pounds! I was so stoked. One of the coaches that trains us tried out for the Olympics. She did not make the team but was in the top 6. (I am not looking at competing, just really enjoy it and the workouts.)
Off to my nice, warm, cozy bed!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Our Christmas tree has been standing for over a week now! (That is huge given there are three boys and a dog that share a space with the tree). This year I got everything out and put up, except the ornaments. I had the ornaments organized into the boys' own piles. Then they came home and just had to hang their ornaments. It worked beautifully.
I am not sure how they got Bree to sit still long enough, but isn't she cute.
Benjamin woke up this morning at 5am in pain. We just assumed it was a crick in his neck and encouraged him to stretch it out. He was getting some mobility then I encouraged him to take a hot shower and try to work it out more. After the shower the pain was so bad, we were at the chiropractor's office by 8:30. A few weeks ago, he started carrying a book bag...the kind you put on one shoulder and run the strap across your body. (He did this because the school does not allow backpacks in the classroom...security reasons. Not sure why they think a book bag is safer than a backpack.) Anyway, carrying his books on one shoulder finally proved to be too much for his body. He has a pinched dorsal scapula nerve. The chiropractor worked on it for close to an hour. It is better but it keeps seizing up. We will probably go back later today, Thursday and then hopefully a follow up on Monday. He has been excused from any physical activity or quick movements. He was excited when he realized that meant cleaning but then very bummed when he realized it meant no xbox or Wii. Turns out him getting in the shower was the worst mistake. I always get confused on whether you use heat or cold and the doc said the only time you use heat is if you need to warm up the injury to work it out. Otherwise, in this case, it softened and relaxed things but then when they cooled down it was twice as bad.
In a little bit I have to get Jacob out of school because he is having 2 teeth pulled. The orthodontist is very concerned about his upper cuspids become impacted. So, we are pulling the baby teeth (which refuse to come out) and hopefully the adult teeth will slide down into place. If not...I don't want to think about the if not. We will know by early summer if they cooperated or if we have a huge problem on our hands.
We have been in the single digits the last 2 days. Not much snow where we are but the cold temperatures. I am so glad all of my early, weekly, standing appointments are done and I can stay home. No plans for the rest of the month. The boys have a short break. They are out of school Friday, Dec 23 and then go back on Tuesday Jan 2. Just laying low.
I am not sure how they got Bree to sit still long enough, but isn't she cute.
Benjamin woke up this morning at 5am in pain. We just assumed it was a crick in his neck and encouraged him to stretch it out. He was getting some mobility then I encouraged him to take a hot shower and try to work it out more. After the shower the pain was so bad, we were at the chiropractor's office by 8:30. A few weeks ago, he started carrying a book bag...the kind you put on one shoulder and run the strap across your body. (He did this because the school does not allow backpacks in the classroom...security reasons. Not sure why they think a book bag is safer than a backpack.) Anyway, carrying his books on one shoulder finally proved to be too much for his body. He has a pinched dorsal scapula nerve. The chiropractor worked on it for close to an hour. It is better but it keeps seizing up. We will probably go back later today, Thursday and then hopefully a follow up on Monday. He has been excused from any physical activity or quick movements. He was excited when he realized that meant cleaning but then very bummed when he realized it meant no xbox or Wii. Turns out him getting in the shower was the worst mistake. I always get confused on whether you use heat or cold and the doc said the only time you use heat is if you need to warm up the injury to work it out. Otherwise, in this case, it softened and relaxed things but then when they cooled down it was twice as bad.
In a little bit I have to get Jacob out of school because he is having 2 teeth pulled. The orthodontist is very concerned about his upper cuspids become impacted. So, we are pulling the baby teeth (which refuse to come out) and hopefully the adult teeth will slide down into place. If not...I don't want to think about the if not. We will know by early summer if they cooperated or if we have a huge problem on our hands.
We have been in the single digits the last 2 days. Not much snow where we are but the cold temperatures. I am so glad all of my early, weekly, standing appointments are done and I can stay home. No plans for the rest of the month. The boys have a short break. They are out of school Friday, Dec 23 and then go back on Tuesday Jan 2. Just laying low.
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