On Sunday we decided to take a trip up to Saint Cloud to see Santa at the mall. Ella seemed unsure in the car on the way there, but she often needs to be talked into things, so we weren't too worried.
When we arrived at the mall, Ella caught a glimpse of Santa and decided (FOR SURE) that she would NOT sit on Santa's lap nor would she stand next to him and tell him what she wanted for Christmas. We tried to talk her into it (Jocie will go with you, mommy can go with you, daddy can go with you, daddy will hold you, etc.) but she wasn't going for any of that! She didn't even want to look at him she was so scared! Even when she walked down the hall that Santa was in, she walked as far away as she could!!
She opted to write him a letter :)
Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Rosey Cheeks
When we woke up yesterday and saw all the snow falling, we knew it would be a great day to go sledding. So we got all bundled up, and piled into the van. After picking up Jocie's friend, Becca, we headed to one of the only sledding hills in Monticello. We weren't the only people who thought of this idea, because there was quite a few other sledders at the hill. When we got out of the car, we realized just how much the wind had picked up :( But we weren't going to wuss out, so off they went! In my current condition, the safety patrol (AKA Carl) wouldn't allow such activity. So I just watched (and froze) from the top of the hill. I did go into the van after a while because that wind was really brutal (I wussed out).
Carl and the girls had a great time! Becca and Jocie even went off of the jump that was built. Ella wasn't so sure about sledding right away. She and Carl went down the hill together, and she thought the hill was too big. But after a pep-talk from dad, and some baby runs (only going part way up the hill and then going down), Ella turned into a dare-devil! Within about a half an hour, she was going down the hill the whole way, by herself, backwards!!!
Carl and the girls had a great time! Becca and Jocie even went off of the jump that was built. Ella wasn't so sure about sledding right away. She and Carl went down the hill together, and she thought the hill was too big. But after a pep-talk from dad, and some baby runs (only going part way up the hill and then going down), Ella turned into a dare-devil! Within about a half an hour, she was going down the hill the whole way, by herself, backwards!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ultrasound
I had my 20 week ultrasound yesterday. Although it was a little uncomfortable (having to drink 32 oz. of water 1 hour before the ultrasound, then having to hold it until the ultrasound is over....and having the tech's running 30 minutes behind schedule), it was still a wonderful experience. I am glad to report that all the baby's measurements are right on schedule. We noticed that s/he has all 10 fingers and 10 toes, two arms, two legs, two eyes, one nose, and one head...so we're on the right track! We also learned that the heart rate is 145. As most of you know, we did not find out the sex of the baby...so you'll just have to wait on that news...
One exciting thing we did learn was the date of my C-Section. The baby will be born on Monday, April 27th (that is, unless s/he decides to come early like big sister Ella)!
The countdown is on!
One exciting thing we did learn was the date of my C-Section. The baby will be born on Monday, April 27th (that is, unless s/he decides to come early like big sister Ella)!
The countdown is on!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Girlie Christmas Tradition
Saturday afternoon, the girls and I had our annual Christmas Cookie Baking Extravaganza! We usually just bake Sugar Cookie cut-outs, and then decorate them. But this year, we went a bit further and also made the chocolate-covered-peanut butter-crackers (yummy). We had help from Aunt Dana who was in town visiting for the weekend, which made the festivities run a bit smoother than usual :)
The girls had a great time rolling and cutting the cookie shapes, but definitely had the most fun decorating. Boy, were the creative juices flowing! I have noticed, now more than ever, how artistic my girls are (. . . compared to their mother). Santa will be VERY happy with his late-night treat this year!
Today we are tackling the project of making Oreo Balls, which are one of my favorite Christmas treats! The baby will be eating well today!!
The girls had a great time rolling and cutting the cookie shapes, but definitely had the most fun decorating. Boy, were the creative juices flowing! I have noticed, now more than ever, how artistic my girls are (. . . compared to their mother). Santa will be VERY happy with his late-night treat this year!
Today we are tackling the project of making Oreo Balls, which are one of my favorite Christmas treats! The baby will be eating well today!!
It's Game Time!
Jocie had her first basketball game EVER yesterday! The Monticello 4th grade traveling team took on the St. Frances Xavier team from Buffalo. We didn't know this going into it (not that it would have mattered too much), but this team was compiled of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls! To make matters a little harder, this would be the other team's LAST game of the season compared to our FIRST game EVER :).
The game was very fun to watch. Jocie played point guard, and did a great job calling the plays and being the leading DEFENSIVE force on the team (remember - she is a Lundby!) The girls got great exposure to what a competitive basketball game is really like. From the first quarter to the fourth quarter; we all saw improvement. We were very proud of their 34 to 10 defeat.
Coach Adolphson also did a outstanding job! Not only did he stay positive while the team trailed, his excitement and enthusiasm never faltered! If I had a cooler of Gatorade, he would have been drenched after the game :)
Looking forward to many more games!
The game was very fun to watch. Jocie played point guard, and did a great job calling the plays and being the leading DEFENSIVE force on the team (remember - she is a Lundby!) The girls got great exposure to what a competitive basketball game is really like. From the first quarter to the fourth quarter; we all saw improvement. We were very proud of their 34 to 10 defeat.
Coach Adolphson also did a outstanding job! Not only did he stay positive while the team trailed, his excitement and enthusiasm never faltered! If I had a cooler of Gatorade, he would have been drenched after the game :)
Looking forward to many more games!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Yep, I'm bragging
I am so proud of my two little girls!
Jocie was just awarded the "Arts, Academics, and Athletics" award at her school. She was the only student to be awarded this honor from her class, and one in only 7 4th grade Pinewood students (about 200 4th grade students total)! This is a big deal...she got her name announced over the intercom during morning announcements and also got her picture taken while enjoying milk and cookies with the principals. Way to go Jocie!!
Ella just started dance class last week. She is attending a ballet/tap class every Thursday evening. She is VERY excited about this class, and does a great job during it. She follows directions from her instructor right away, and tries her very best at everything she does! Yeah Ella!
Pictures to follow...
Jocie was just awarded the "Arts, Academics, and Athletics" award at her school. She was the only student to be awarded this honor from her class, and one in only 7 4th grade Pinewood students (about 200 4th grade students total)! This is a big deal...she got her name announced over the intercom during morning announcements and also got her picture taken while enjoying milk and cookies with the principals. Way to go Jocie!!
Ella just started dance class last week. She is attending a ballet/tap class every Thursday evening. She is VERY excited about this class, and does a great job during it. She follows directions from her instructor right away, and tries her very best at everything she does! Yeah Ella!
Pictures to follow...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Oh the FUN mornings!
Although I adore being a mother (I'd better since I've got another one coming), I have to say, being a working mother in the morning in not the most rewarding part of my mothering job. Mornings are, without a doubt, the hardest part of my day (followed by bedtimes at a close second). I know I am not alone in this thinking. To all you mothers (and fathers) out there that can relate to my AM situations, I thought it might be fun to do a quick run down of the festivities.
5:45am - The alarm clock rings for the first time, and without even thinking, I hit the snooze button
5:51am - The alarm goes off yet again, and again I hit the snooze
6:02am - The alarm goes off, and I finally surrender to the inevitable. Roll out of bed, trip over the dog and step into the shower
6:03am - I just remember that this is a horrible time to take a shower because our water softener is recycling, so have little to no hot water
6:04am - hop out of the icy waters and freeze some more
6:05am - regular morning getting ready time
6:30am - realizing I'm having yet another bad hair day, rush into Jocie's room to wake her up
6:32am - go into to Ella's room to (try) wake her up. "Ella my baby, wake up sweetheart"..no response
6:35am - pour myself some cereal while Jocie is eating her cereal in front of the TV
6:36am - the dog needs to go outside, so put my cereal down and stumble into a jacket and boots to stand outside to freeze until Mario does his business
6:38am - come back inside to finish soggy cereal
6:45am - go back into Ella's room "Ella girl, time to wake up. Do you want some breakfast? Arthur is on! (bribe)" - still not a stir
6:46am - after failed attempt #2 - I just carry her sleeping body to the couch. Still no signs of consciousness.
6:55am - rush Jocie in the bathroom to get hair brushed and done, teeth brushed, and face washed.
6:58am - "Ella, we really need to get up now honey. Mommy can't be late".....nothing
7:00am - give up and try to dress Ella while she is sleeping. This pisses her off and she starts crying and kicking. Instead of getting dressed she decides to run back to her room and into her bed because "my eyes won't open, mommy!!"
7:15am - after and major battle with my second born, she is now dressed (finally), and is in the bathroom and crying while I do her hair (while she is shaking her head), and get her teeth brushed and face washed.
7:20am - Sign Jocie's school planner, while Jocie just remembers that I have to proof read an assignment for her. Also get her snack packed and make sure she has hat, gloves, and scarf packed.
7:30am - officially running late. Jackets, hats, mittens on. Pile in the car. Garage door won't close, have to get out of the car, close it from inside the garage, walk around back and get back into the car. Driving down the driveway, Ella shouts, "I forgot Donna!!! Mommy please get Donna!!" Get out of the car, open the garage door, back into the house, dig through her room to finally find Donna under the bed. Ella is soooo happy to see her, it's hard to be mad....but still kind-of am.
7:42am - REALLY LATE - drop off Ella at daycare
7:45am - realize I have no gas, quick stop to gas up
7:58am - arrive to school 8 minutes late, and slip into my office unnoticed (woo-hoo)
8:00am - boot up my computer and take a deep breath...now I can relax....before 30 screaming kids run into my gym...ugh
I did not write this as a pitty party, because I know every mother is reading this and asking herself if I'm actually writing about their morning! I usually spend most of my morning wishing to be a stay-at-home mom, until I realize that their mornings are just as busy as mine, and then they have to continue dealing with the craziness all day!!
To all you mothers (and Fathers) who have to deal with what I'm dealing with, I raise my glass (of non-alcoholic wine) to you!!
Cheers!
5:45am - The alarm clock rings for the first time, and without even thinking, I hit the snooze button
5:51am - The alarm goes off yet again, and again I hit the snooze
6:02am - The alarm goes off, and I finally surrender to the inevitable. Roll out of bed, trip over the dog and step into the shower
6:03am - I just remember that this is a horrible time to take a shower because our water softener is recycling, so have little to no hot water
6:04am - hop out of the icy waters and freeze some more
6:05am - regular morning getting ready time
6:30am - realizing I'm having yet another bad hair day, rush into Jocie's room to wake her up
6:32am - go into to Ella's room to (try) wake her up. "Ella my baby, wake up sweetheart"..no response
6:35am - pour myself some cereal while Jocie is eating her cereal in front of the TV
6:36am - the dog needs to go outside, so put my cereal down and stumble into a jacket and boots to stand outside to freeze until Mario does his business
6:38am - come back inside to finish soggy cereal
6:45am - go back into Ella's room "Ella girl, time to wake up. Do you want some breakfast? Arthur is on! (bribe)" - still not a stir
6:46am - after failed attempt #2 - I just carry her sleeping body to the couch. Still no signs of consciousness.
6:55am - rush Jocie in the bathroom to get hair brushed and done, teeth brushed, and face washed.
6:58am - "Ella, we really need to get up now honey. Mommy can't be late".....nothing
7:00am - give up and try to dress Ella while she is sleeping. This pisses her off and she starts crying and kicking. Instead of getting dressed she decides to run back to her room and into her bed because "my eyes won't open, mommy!!"
7:15am - after and major battle with my second born, she is now dressed (finally), and is in the bathroom and crying while I do her hair (while she is shaking her head), and get her teeth brushed and face washed.
7:20am - Sign Jocie's school planner, while Jocie just remembers that I have to proof read an assignment for her. Also get her snack packed and make sure she has hat, gloves, and scarf packed.
7:30am - officially running late. Jackets, hats, mittens on. Pile in the car. Garage door won't close, have to get out of the car, close it from inside the garage, walk around back and get back into the car. Driving down the driveway, Ella shouts, "I forgot Donna!!! Mommy please get Donna!!" Get out of the car, open the garage door, back into the house, dig through her room to finally find Donna under the bed. Ella is soooo happy to see her, it's hard to be mad....but still kind-of am.
7:42am - REALLY LATE - drop off Ella at daycare
7:45am - realize I have no gas, quick stop to gas up
7:58am - arrive to school 8 minutes late, and slip into my office unnoticed (woo-hoo)
8:00am - boot up my computer and take a deep breath...now I can relax....before 30 screaming kids run into my gym...ugh
I did not write this as a pitty party, because I know every mother is reading this and asking herself if I'm actually writing about their morning! I usually spend most of my morning wishing to be a stay-at-home mom, until I realize that their mornings are just as busy as mine, and then they have to continue dealing with the craziness all day!!
To all you mothers (and Fathers) who have to deal with what I'm dealing with, I raise my glass (of non-alcoholic wine) to you!!
Cheers!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A lot to be Thankful for!
Wishing all of you had as great of a Thanksgiving as we did! My step-sister Sarah and her family hosted again this year at their home in Eden Prairie. The house was crammed with food, fun, and family! It was fun watching Ella and Jocie run around with cousins, having a great time :) After dinner, we had fun playing around with their new Wii! I never knew I could laugh so hard at a video game!
The rest of the weekend was spent at our house with my sister Ali, niece Daysha, brother John and his fiance Beth. We were also visited by my dad and step mom :) We had a great time watching Sioux Hockey on Friday night at Joe Sensors. I really miss watching them play on a regular basis! We also got in some shopping on Saturday, and celebrated my nephew Jake's 1st birthday.
I am in my 18th week of pregnancy, and feeling wonderful! I am feeling the baby move quite a bit . . . I had forgotten how cool that felt :) Carl and I are looking forward to my up-and-coming ultra sound on December 15th.
Happy Holiday Season!
The rest of the weekend was spent at our house with my sister Ali, niece Daysha, brother John and his fiance Beth. We were also visited by my dad and step mom :) We had a great time watching Sioux Hockey on Friday night at Joe Sensors. I really miss watching them play on a regular basis! We also got in some shopping on Saturday, and celebrated my nephew Jake's 1st birthday.
I am in my 18th week of pregnancy, and feeling wonderful! I am feeling the baby move quite a bit . . . I had forgotten how cool that felt :) Carl and I are looking forward to my up-and-coming ultra sound on December 15th.
Happy Holiday Season!
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- Anne
- ...proud mother of Jocelyn, Ella, Claire and Carter, wife of Carl, daughter of Mike and Nancy, sister of Ali, John, and Jessie, Physical Education teacher to over 500 students, and friend to....many :)