Dear Parker,
As I was bored at work today, I went back and read some of your letters and I realized that I have become a bit of a slacker mommy in regard to writing you letters. So, this is me trying harder. We have about one more week of school and we are both anxiously waiting. Tonight as you were going to sleep you asked how long until summer and I said one week. You started clapping because you were so excited. Also as we were laying in bed, you asked, "Mommy? Do you like pink and blue?" I told you I did and then you said, "Mommy? Do you like brown too?" I again told you that I did. Apparently, the birthday shopping that you did tonight involved these colors. I think it's so sweet that you wanted to make sure I would like it. :) We have your end of year conference at school tomorrow. I'm a little nervous, which is silly because you are amazing and regardless of what anyone says, I will always love you more than anything.
This weekend we are going to meet your cousin Tyler. You are very excited to meet him. (I am too!) You are so good with babies and you love them so much.
On a not as positive note, you have been screaming lately. I'm sure it's my fault because I know that I raise my voice sometimes and I'm sure that's where you picked it up, but you have been yelling at me and thinking you are in charge lately. I think it's getting better, but we do need to keep working on it.
Okay, well that's it for now, but I will write more - at least over the summer.
I love you SO much. You are such a big girl and you amaze me every day.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Delinquent Mommy
Dear Parker,
I have been a bad mommy lately. I haven’t been writing down the amazing things that you do or say. It’s just been recently that I’ve even been able to spend time with you – and you know it. You get upset if I leave the room and anytime someone comes over, you ask if we are going to stay with you. You think everyone is a babysitter. Drop-offs at school have not been fabulous, but have been getting better. Today, Miss Jackie wasn’t there so I had to bribe you with going to the park after school to get you to not cry when I left. I’m not sure it was my finest parenting moment, but I didn’t want you to be upset. I think you do better when you aren’t. I REALLY hope that the rain stays away so that we can go to the park this afternoon. I had so much fun with you over the weekend – even though you can throw quite the tantrum lately – playing on the deck with you. We were both laughing so hard. You were trying to use a bubble pipe. I filled it with bubbles for you, but you accidentally sucked instead of blowing. You pulled it out of your mouth and looked like you were foaming! We both started laughing. I went in to get you a drink of water and when I handed it to you, you accidentally dropped it and spilled it everywhere. Then, we were REALLY laughing. It was so fun. Grandma came over in the afternoon and we drew with chalk and your “rode” your bike and we went for a walk. You love going for walks. I think maybe, this summer, after your bath we could take you for a walk in your wagon. I think you would like that. Okay, well, now I’m rambling.
I love you so much Parker. I will try to write more soon.
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Again.
Dear Parker,
Again, I am tragically behind. So much so that I don't even know where to start. I'm just going to jot down things that are going on with you right now.
*Today at Wal-Mart, Mom and I were looking and something and I glanced over at you to make sure you were staying out of trouble. You were standing by a rack of hula-hoops wearing this hilarious pouty face. Of course, you got the hula-hoop. You didn't even have to ask. We are suckers.
*You love being outside. We completely exhausted you this weekend. Yesterday, you had Parker and Mom day. You asked to go to both the museum and the zoo. So, you did. You were wiped. Today, you played outside all day. Then you fell asleep on the couch at 5pm.
*Your favorite songs right now are "My Favorite Things" and "King of New York." You're pretty hilarious. If you miss a lyric, you make us go back and start the song over. You just wander around singing various verses to "My Favorite Things."
*You are VERY bossy. We are working on it, but man. Baby. It's killer.
3 more weeks kiddo. We'll get our lives back. I love you.
Again, I am tragically behind. So much so that I don't even know where to start. I'm just going to jot down things that are going on with you right now.
*Today at Wal-Mart, Mom and I were looking and something and I glanced over at you to make sure you were staying out of trouble. You were standing by a rack of hula-hoops wearing this hilarious pouty face. Of course, you got the hula-hoop. You didn't even have to ask. We are suckers.
*You love being outside. We completely exhausted you this weekend. Yesterday, you had Parker and Mom day. You asked to go to both the museum and the zoo. So, you did. You were wiped. Today, you played outside all day. Then you fell asleep on the couch at 5pm.
*Your favorite songs right now are "My Favorite Things" and "King of New York." You're pretty hilarious. If you miss a lyric, you make us go back and start the song over. You just wander around singing various verses to "My Favorite Things."
*You are VERY bossy. We are working on it, but man. Baby. It's killer.
3 more weeks kiddo. We'll get our lives back. I love you.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Hard Times
Dear Parker,
Last week was really rough. I started musical rehearsal in addition to the pep band games. I didn't get home until 7:30 two nights and 10:00 or after the other two. It's really taking it's toll on you. I feel horrible about it. On top of that, your ears still aren't better and you got the flu on Tuesday night. Luckily, your Aunt Lauren came to stay with you since neither of your Moms can really afford to take another day off of work.
This week isn't shaping up to be much better. Mom and I are going on a date tomorrow night (which we really need to do, but isn't going to help you any.) Tuesday, I have rehearsal. Wednesday, you are getting your tubes, Mom is leaving for her conference in Chicago and I have rehearsal, so Nancy is coming over. Thursday, I have rehearsal, so Aunt Lauren is going to watch you and then Friday we have to go to Michigan for Aunt Kimber and Uncle Steven's baby shower. It's just going to be busy and hard since your Mom will be gone for half of it. I am praying that these tubes help you feel better and that the procedure and recovery is easy for you.
Yesterday, you had an extremely hard day. It started off by you kicking and hitting me over cheese and crackers and it was just all downhill from there. It was the worst you have ever behaved in your life. Luckily, it was (relatively) short lived in that it last only for the day. After dinner, I got brave and took you out (again - the first trip was a DISASTER) and you were wonderful. Now, it could be because you were tired or because I promised you 30 minutes of tv if you were good since you had lost tv previously in the day. But, whatever it was, you figured out how to be a good little girl again. I think you mostly don't feel good and miss me and just don't know how to deal with that.
We had a much better day today. I'm glad that the "terrible twos" we experienced yesterday don't appear to be a permanent thing. Tonight you wanted to listen to "Annie" and spent quite some time running around the loft singing with the cd and attempting the dance moves to "Hard Knock Life." It was hilarious. You've also been very into reading your own books lately. The books we read frequently, you can pretty much say verbatim. If you forget, all you need is a couple of words and you get the whole page. Books that you aren't as familiar with, you just make something up based on the pictures. I think it's so cute.
You are still taking good care of your babies. I can't wait until you have babies in your life to actually help take care of. You will be such a good cousin and, someday, big sister.
I love you Parker. Let's get through this week together.
Love,
Mommy
Last week was really rough. I started musical rehearsal in addition to the pep band games. I didn't get home until 7:30 two nights and 10:00 or after the other two. It's really taking it's toll on you. I feel horrible about it. On top of that, your ears still aren't better and you got the flu on Tuesday night. Luckily, your Aunt Lauren came to stay with you since neither of your Moms can really afford to take another day off of work.
This week isn't shaping up to be much better. Mom and I are going on a date tomorrow night (which we really need to do, but isn't going to help you any.) Tuesday, I have rehearsal. Wednesday, you are getting your tubes, Mom is leaving for her conference in Chicago and I have rehearsal, so Nancy is coming over. Thursday, I have rehearsal, so Aunt Lauren is going to watch you and then Friday we have to go to Michigan for Aunt Kimber and Uncle Steven's baby shower. It's just going to be busy and hard since your Mom will be gone for half of it. I am praying that these tubes help you feel better and that the procedure and recovery is easy for you.
Yesterday, you had an extremely hard day. It started off by you kicking and hitting me over cheese and crackers and it was just all downhill from there. It was the worst you have ever behaved in your life. Luckily, it was (relatively) short lived in that it last only for the day. After dinner, I got brave and took you out (again - the first trip was a DISASTER) and you were wonderful. Now, it could be because you were tired or because I promised you 30 minutes of tv if you were good since you had lost tv previously in the day. But, whatever it was, you figured out how to be a good little girl again. I think you mostly don't feel good and miss me and just don't know how to deal with that.
We had a much better day today. I'm glad that the "terrible twos" we experienced yesterday don't appear to be a permanent thing. Tonight you wanted to listen to "Annie" and spent quite some time running around the loft singing with the cd and attempting the dance moves to "Hard Knock Life." It was hilarious. You've also been very into reading your own books lately. The books we read frequently, you can pretty much say verbatim. If you forget, all you need is a couple of words and you get the whole page. Books that you aren't as familiar with, you just make something up based on the pictures. I think it's so cute.
You are still taking good care of your babies. I can't wait until you have babies in your life to actually help take care of. You will be such a good cousin and, someday, big sister.
I love you Parker. Let's get through this week together.
Love,
Mommy
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Snow Day (Part 1)
Dear Parker,
We are currently in the middle of an ice storm, so we all had a snow day today. Although you can't tell from these pictures, you were driving us a little crazy today. You were not always listening and had one really good tantrum over a pair of clean socks. "2" is proving to be rather challenging. On the bright side, we did have some great times. You played for a long time this morning with your babies and your animals. With a quick glance, it's hard to find you in the photo! :) You love to take good care of your babies.
We visited Grandma and Grandpa over the weekend and you loved playing Super Capes with Uncle Steven and Grandpa. It makes me laugh because you are just completely happy running around with your cape and chasing the villain "Super Scary."
Alright, well this was such a mish-mash post. Out of order, not making much sense...yeah well.
Regardless of my writing skills or your trying nature lately, I love you more than you know.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Another bulleted post...
Dear Parker,
So, here I am again. Behind. I feel like it's the story of my blogging life. But, you have been so amazing lately and doing so many things that I think I should write about. I'm sure I won't be able to remember any of them now (or maybe I'll write about things that I already mentioned - I dunno....we'll see how it goes!)
Here goes.
1) Some kids have an imaginary friend. You have an imaginary bear. This is not a nice bear (I don't think.) He lives in our house and often tries to get us and eat our toes. You will often shut us in whatever room we are in so that the bear doesn't get us. Sometimes, if you are feeling brave, you will rock on the horse that Grandpa Sharp made in an attempt to catch the bear and squish him. Miraculously, however, he always comes back to life!
2) Your babies. They are NOT well potty trained. Someone is always having an accident and needing to be changed. They are always crying and needing cloths. You are pretty funny with them. You will say things like, "It's ok. I love you." Tonight, you gave Allie and Mickey a full check up with your doctor kit. I want to know what other 2 year old actually says, "Okay, Mickey. I will check your blood pressure. It won't hurt." Too funny. You gave them both shots in the leg (like you got a couple of weeks ago.) Then told them that they did a good job.
3) Talking. You are never quiet. You are constantly narrating your life. And, if there is nothing interesting going on, you are telling a story - either a reenactment of something that actually happened or a story that you are making up. When you are telling a story, you will tell the story - complete with quotes from those involved and then laugh and say, "like that." Tonight, you wanted to take your babies (Allie and Dolly) on a walk around the house. You asked me "Would you want to carry these cards?" You asked your Mom, "Would you want to carry this pillow for Allie?" That's not exactly correct grammar, but still pretty cute.
4)Conversation/Games Tonight, we were eating dinner and you asked what we should do after dinner. Then, you said, "Maybe Match Game, Candyland or Hungry Hippos." You are getting so good and interacting with people and asking appropriate questions. Whenever one of us comes home, you ask, "How was your day at school?" I also love that you love games. You don't fully understand them yet, but you understand HOW to play them, so that's a step.
I can't really think of much else right now. I know there is more and I will try to be better about writing it down as it comes to me instead of waiting for weeks and then forgetting it.
What I don't ever forget is that I love you so much and am constantly amazed by you.
Love,
Mommy
So, here I am again. Behind. I feel like it's the story of my blogging life. But, you have been so amazing lately and doing so many things that I think I should write about. I'm sure I won't be able to remember any of them now (or maybe I'll write about things that I already mentioned - I dunno....we'll see how it goes!)
Here goes.
1) Some kids have an imaginary friend. You have an imaginary bear. This is not a nice bear (I don't think.) He lives in our house and often tries to get us and eat our toes. You will often shut us in whatever room we are in so that the bear doesn't get us. Sometimes, if you are feeling brave, you will rock on the horse that Grandpa Sharp made in an attempt to catch the bear and squish him. Miraculously, however, he always comes back to life!
2) Your babies. They are NOT well potty trained. Someone is always having an accident and needing to be changed. They are always crying and needing cloths. You are pretty funny with them. You will say things like, "It's ok. I love you." Tonight, you gave Allie and Mickey a full check up with your doctor kit. I want to know what other 2 year old actually says, "Okay, Mickey. I will check your blood pressure. It won't hurt." Too funny. You gave them both shots in the leg (like you got a couple of weeks ago.) Then told them that they did a good job.
3) Talking. You are never quiet. You are constantly narrating your life. And, if there is nothing interesting going on, you are telling a story - either a reenactment of something that actually happened or a story that you are making up. When you are telling a story, you will tell the story - complete with quotes from those involved and then laugh and say, "like that." Tonight, you wanted to take your babies (Allie and Dolly) on a walk around the house. You asked me "Would you want to carry these cards?" You asked your Mom, "Would you want to carry this pillow for Allie?" That's not exactly correct grammar, but still pretty cute.
4)Conversation/Games Tonight, we were eating dinner and you asked what we should do after dinner. Then, you said, "Maybe Match Game, Candyland or Hungry Hippos." You are getting so good and interacting with people and asking appropriate questions. Whenever one of us comes home, you ask, "How was your day at school?" I also love that you love games. You don't fully understand them yet, but you understand HOW to play them, so that's a step.
I can't really think of much else right now. I know there is more and I will try to be better about writing it down as it comes to me instead of waiting for weeks and then forgetting it.
What I don't ever forget is that I love you so much and am constantly amazed by you.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, January 10, 2011
More Drama
Dear Parker,
It just never ends, does it, baby? Over Christmas break, you got another ear infection. It was a Sunday, so we just took you to a MedCheck. They confirmed and prescribed your favorite drug. We thought the infection had gone away since you cleared up and were really happy and carefree for the next 2 weeks. 2 days back to school and you start getting snotty again. Then, you get this crazy cough. Well, the cough pushed me over the edge, so your Mom took you to the doctor. The discovered that you had ANOTHER ear infection and the croup. WHAT? Who gets croup in 2011? You, apparently. Anyway, the dr thinks that the infections are never truly going away. They're going away enough to clear up the puss, but then they just keep coming back. So, last Thursday, you had to get 1 steroid shot for the coughing, plus 2 intramuscular shots for the ear infections. You then had to go back Friday for two more. They said if you weren't better by Monday, then we could bring you in for a third and final round. You did improve, but were not 100% better, so we brought you in again today. I'm not even the one who has had to take you and it has been horrible. I know the shots hurt so much, but you are such a big girl. I really, really hope they work because if they don't, you will have been in pain for nothing and you will have to get tubes. I'm all for anything that makes you better at this point, but I hope that these shots just do it and we don't have to worry about the tubes.
Anyway....in other news. Here are some funny Parker stories/things you are into now.
* You were riding your rocking horse that Grandpa Sharp made and you were pretending to chase the bear that attacks in our house occasionally. You started rocking fast and then declared that you "squished him!"
*Your babies are not as adept at using the potty as you are. They have accidents all the time - I think you just want to change their clothes
*Speaking of potty training, you are doing really well. I think we are going to take the night diaper away soon. It's been a couple of dry nights. Maybe when we run out of diapers. ;)
*You love to play Candyland, Match (Memory) and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. You don't really understand the concept of winning (except at Hippos). In Candyland, your sole goal is to get the Gumdrop (which you call the Gumdrop Tree). In Memory, you just want to find the matches - not so much take turns. You just like flipping over the cards and finding the ones that match.
*You still love the Toy Story movies. I think it's like crack, for kids.
*You like coming to pep band with us (which is good, because I don't think you have much choice!) lol
*I think your favorite babies are Crackers and Allie, although sometimes Pig Baby and Tiny Baby give them a run for their money.
I'm just hopeful that soon you will be healthy.
I love you,
Mommy
It just never ends, does it, baby? Over Christmas break, you got another ear infection. It was a Sunday, so we just took you to a MedCheck. They confirmed and prescribed your favorite drug. We thought the infection had gone away since you cleared up and were really happy and carefree for the next 2 weeks. 2 days back to school and you start getting snotty again. Then, you get this crazy cough. Well, the cough pushed me over the edge, so your Mom took you to the doctor. The discovered that you had ANOTHER ear infection and the croup. WHAT? Who gets croup in 2011? You, apparently. Anyway, the dr thinks that the infections are never truly going away. They're going away enough to clear up the puss, but then they just keep coming back. So, last Thursday, you had to get 1 steroid shot for the coughing, plus 2 intramuscular shots for the ear infections. You then had to go back Friday for two more. They said if you weren't better by Monday, then we could bring you in for a third and final round. You did improve, but were not 100% better, so we brought you in again today. I'm not even the one who has had to take you and it has been horrible. I know the shots hurt so much, but you are such a big girl. I really, really hope they work because if they don't, you will have been in pain for nothing and you will have to get tubes. I'm all for anything that makes you better at this point, but I hope that these shots just do it and we don't have to worry about the tubes.
Anyway....in other news. Here are some funny Parker stories/things you are into now.
* You were riding your rocking horse that Grandpa Sharp made and you were pretending to chase the bear that attacks in our house occasionally. You started rocking fast and then declared that you "squished him!"
*Your babies are not as adept at using the potty as you are. They have accidents all the time - I think you just want to change their clothes
*Speaking of potty training, you are doing really well. I think we are going to take the night diaper away soon. It's been a couple of dry nights. Maybe when we run out of diapers. ;)
*You love to play Candyland, Match (Memory) and Hungry, Hungry Hippos. You don't really understand the concept of winning (except at Hippos). In Candyland, your sole goal is to get the Gumdrop (which you call the Gumdrop Tree). In Memory, you just want to find the matches - not so much take turns. You just like flipping over the cards and finding the ones that match.
*You still love the Toy Story movies. I think it's like crack, for kids.
*You like coming to pep band with us (which is good, because I don't think you have much choice!) lol
*I think your favorite babies are Crackers and Allie, although sometimes Pig Baby and Tiny Baby give them a run for their money.
I'm just hopeful that soon you will be healthy.
I love you,
Mommy
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