He has actually been going through a stage where he is not listening or picking up his toys. I swear, it's the hair cut...he almost looks like one of those bratty little punk kids that I so despise.
5.28.2006
The Child's New Hair
I have always wondered how my son's hair would turn out if I used a #1 blade attachment on his hair. Well, I found out..and of course I start right down the middle of the top of his head. It is really short for him- atleast I probably won't have to cut it for 3 months.
He has actually been going through a stage where he is not listening or picking up his toys. I swear, it's the hair cut...he almost looks like one of those bratty little punk kids that I so despise.
He has actually been going through a stage where he is not listening or picking up his toys. I swear, it's the hair cut...he almost looks like one of those bratty little punk kids that I so despise.
5.26.2006
My Trip to Vermont
Ahhh...so it is again that time of year where I made the solo trek to my beloved Vermont. I returned last night from 2 wonderful days away- relaxing.
The trip this year took me to see one of my best friends up in Vergennes/Middlebury area. He is a police officer, so I was able to do a "ride-a-long" on his shift. Not much happend, pulled over like 4 people speeding, listened to him and a few other officers bullshit- it was cool, felt like I belonged there. It was so fascinating to me that the thought crossed my mind a few times to "cross-over" to that type of perfession. I was able to see the neighboring towns of Panton, Bridport, and Ferrisburgh; views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks; Otter Creek Falls. (they were kind of foggy due to the rain that fell that day...but still beautiful); flooded areas due to all of the rain.
The ride up wasn't bad at all. I stayed in S. Burlington (no other hotels had openings due to the Memorial Day weekend and the local colleges were graduating taking I-89 to my destination..took a little over 4 hours to get there. Weather was great (70/80).
On the way home Saturday I decided to take the more scenic way home...Rt. 7. But first, I detoured over to Essex Junction to go to the Vermont Toy Store to get gifts for Jakob. After getting back on track I headed over to Magic Hat Brewery to see what I could find for Todd. Went through Shelburne- almost stopped at the VT Teddy Bear Co. to get a bear for the baby (we had bought one for Jakob while I was pregnant)..but decided to wait because I WILL be back before the baby is born. I decided to go back to Vergennes for a little while. I took more pictures in town, especially of the falls.
My next stop was Middlebury. (Right now it is a toss up between VG and Midd on where to move). I took pics of the falls; headed over Otter creek vis the foot bridge to Danforth Pewters- they were having an open studio (watched one of the owners making a pewter oil lamp). From there I headed into downtown..strolling along, enjoying the beautiful clean air. Went into a few of the shops.
I stopped at the Pine Hill Cemetary in Brandon to take some pictures. Of course, I am not paying attention and think I can just take Rt. 7 all the way to where I need to go...yeah, no. I missed the turn off for Rt. 103, which would have taken me through Woodstock, Quechee (the way I wanted to go). I was like, where the hell is Okemo? Instead, I saw Mt. Tabor. I keep going and realize that I am almost into Bennington...although I have never been and is on my list of places to check out..I had no intentions of going yesterday. I pull out the "handy dandy" map and figure I need to jump on over to Rt. 9 East- that will take me to Brattleboro. Funny thing..there was a dewtour on Rt. 9E that wasn't clearly marked, so I end up on these back roads (yeah, the VW does NOT have a compass like the Explorer!)...and luckily made the right couple of turns- lo and behold after finding a gas station, I find I am on the right road! Yeah, little scarry for a second. I did get to see the Bennington Monument. After making it back to Brattleboro...I drove through downtown to see what was going on (earlier in the day they had a funeral for Officer Jason Kaine), grabbed a bite to eat and then headed home.
I made it back by 8:30 (left Midd at 3:00)...longer than it should have taken me, but it was still an awesome couple of days!
The trip this year took me to see one of my best friends up in Vergennes/Middlebury area. He is a police officer, so I was able to do a "ride-a-long" on his shift. Not much happend, pulled over like 4 people speeding, listened to him and a few other officers bullshit- it was cool, felt like I belonged there. It was so fascinating to me that the thought crossed my mind a few times to "cross-over" to that type of perfession. I was able to see the neighboring towns of Panton, Bridport, and Ferrisburgh; views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks; Otter Creek Falls. (they were kind of foggy due to the rain that fell that day...but still beautiful); flooded areas due to all of the rain.
The ride up wasn't bad at all. I stayed in S. Burlington (no other hotels had openings due to the Memorial Day weekend and the local colleges were graduating taking I-89 to my destination..took a little over 4 hours to get there. Weather was great (70/80).
On the way home Saturday I decided to take the more scenic way home...Rt. 7. But first, I detoured over to Essex Junction to go to the Vermont Toy Store to get gifts for Jakob. After getting back on track I headed over to Magic Hat Brewery to see what I could find for Todd. Went through Shelburne- almost stopped at the VT Teddy Bear Co. to get a bear for the baby (we had bought one for Jakob while I was pregnant)..but decided to wait because I WILL be back before the baby is born. I decided to go back to Vergennes for a little while. I took more pictures in town, especially of the falls.
My next stop was Middlebury. (Right now it is a toss up between VG and Midd on where to move). I took pics of the falls; headed over Otter creek vis the foot bridge to Danforth Pewters- they were having an open studio (watched one of the owners making a pewter oil lamp). From there I headed into downtown..strolling along, enjoying the beautiful clean air. Went into a few of the shops.
I stopped at the Pine Hill Cemetary in Brandon to take some pictures. Of course, I am not paying attention and think I can just take Rt. 7 all the way to where I need to go...yeah, no. I missed the turn off for Rt. 103, which would have taken me through Woodstock, Quechee (the way I wanted to go). I was like, where the hell is Okemo? Instead, I saw Mt. Tabor. I keep going and realize that I am almost into Bennington...although I have never been and is on my list of places to check out..I had no intentions of going yesterday. I pull out the "handy dandy" map and figure I need to jump on over to Rt. 9 East- that will take me to Brattleboro. Funny thing..there was a dewtour on Rt. 9E that wasn't clearly marked, so I end up on these back roads (yeah, the VW does NOT have a compass like the Explorer!)...and luckily made the right couple of turns- lo and behold after finding a gas station, I find I am on the right road! Yeah, little scarry for a second. I did get to see the Bennington Monument. After making it back to Brattleboro...I drove through downtown to see what was going on (earlier in the day they had a funeral for Officer Jason Kaine), grabbed a bite to eat and then headed home.
I made it back by 8:30 (left Midd at 3:00)...longer than it should have taken me, but it was still an awesome couple of days!
5.16.2006
New Baby Update {May}
A heartbeat!
Had my 12 week appt. today. We were able to hear ONE heart beat (twins run on both sides of my family!). It is such an amazing thing. Jakob went to the appt. with me and he thought the baby's heart beat sounded like "a choot choot soul train"- they way the heart beats rapidly it almost mimicks a train chugging along. (Where he got the whole soul train thing, I have no idea).
My morning/all day sickness is still lingering to the point where I just want to go to bed because that is the only time I feel good. I am still having problems with food and the thought of it making me sick. But, today I was good most of the day, only feeling sick in the morning. Hopefully this passes in the next few weeks. My next appt. is in June and the ultra sound will be scheduled for July.
Jakob is still very excited about the baby. He talks to the baby every day and tells it "I Love You!". He is set on naming the baby Kaleb and Kayle (or a form of that)...I am for the Kaleb, but have my heart set on Addison for a girl.
Had my 12 week appt. today. We were able to hear ONE heart beat (twins run on both sides of my family!). It is such an amazing thing. Jakob went to the appt. with me and he thought the baby's heart beat sounded like "a choot choot soul train"- they way the heart beats rapidly it almost mimicks a train chugging along. (Where he got the whole soul train thing, I have no idea).
My morning/all day sickness is still lingering to the point where I just want to go to bed because that is the only time I feel good. I am still having problems with food and the thought of it making me sick. But, today I was good most of the day, only feeling sick in the morning. Hopefully this passes in the next few weeks. My next appt. is in June and the ultra sound will be scheduled for July.
Jakob is still very excited about the baby. He talks to the baby every day and tells it "I Love You!". He is set on naming the baby Kaleb and Kayle (or a form of that)...I am for the Kaleb, but have my heart set on Addison for a girl.
5.07.2006
Cornea Transplant Update
It has been almost 7 months since my surgery and the doctor is very pleased with how well my eye is healing. I am on no medication and my vision is at 20/40! I asked for a lense with no prescription as I see better in that eye without anything (went today and got new glasses!)- it is strange, one is is far sighted and the other is near sighted.
I go back in 3 months and he is looking to take the sutures out before the 1 year mark.
I go back in 3 months and he is looking to take the sutures out before the 1 year mark.
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