So daycare started about a month ago. And so far it is going pretty good! Although, it is a TON of work. We have a ton of paperwork that has to be turned in often and that is definitely not the fun part. haha. I have two 14 month olds plus Mason right now. Which is pretty crazy. One of them cries a lot, he likes to be held..but that is kind of impossible with two other one year olds to take care of. And the other one bites, pinches and pulls hair. She is actually leaving Wednesday to go to the center. Which is probably good because I don't think poor Mason can take anymore abuse from this little girl. She has her sweet sides to though, so of course I will miss her. But to replace her, I am getting a 4 month old on Tuesday. Another little boy, so I will have all boys! Crazy! But it will be good for Mason to get used to having a baby around all the time! And he is a little cutie! It is definitely keeping me busy and making my days go by super fast, which is nice. We are trying to work on sharing right now with Mason. I mean, he is 1 so he really doesn't quite get the concept. And these kids are playing with most of his toys, so I am sure he is like what the heck! lol. But he is starting to get better.
In other news, I have another appointment on Monday, and I will be 12 weeks Wednesday! Woo hoo for the 2nd trimester! I am REALLY hoping my energy comes back. I am in serious need of it! We are taking Mason to the zoo on Sunday (Fathers Day) and I am super excited! I think he will love it! And so will I, of course! haha.
I am pretty sure we are coming home for a visit at the end of August! Which I am realllyyyy excited for! Especially because we are definitely not coming home for Christmas now, considering my due date.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
New baby!
So I went for my ultrasound today, and I am 8 weeks and 5 days and due December 29th! It made it so much more real! Love seeing the baby! And I seriously waited until today to update my blog, just because I am lazy. haha.
We are pretty excited! Although much earlier than we planned, it is still so exciting!! Other than new baby news..nothing too exciting is going on! I did start home daycare, it is going pretty good so far, although I am exhausted all the time. So that makes it difficult, because my motivation is just not there! Its bad..I know. But I am trying, today I am not working cause I had my doctors appointment, so once Mason falls asleep, which is not looking good at the moment, I will try and take a nap! I probably should mop my floors, but I think I will put that off until tonight! haha.
Mason is getting so big and so smart! Although, his little attitude has been a little rough lately. He was so bad at the doctor today! He just throws a fit if he doesn't get what he wants! URGH! I guess it's probably the age though, and I'm sure it is normal. And I better get used to it! He is so jealous anytime I pick up the little girl that is in my daycare right now. Cries and cries! But Im sure it will get better. He LOVES to read, I seriously have no idea how many times a day I read the majority of his books. He brings me one, we finish it, and he brings me another one! All day long! lol. But It's good he loves to read! Anyway..there is my update!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Yay for certificates!
My certificate came in today! So this morning I went and signed the rest of my paperwork, and came home with a big bag full of more stuff! This is going to be so much work, but I am pretty sure I am ready for it. I think the biggest for me is keeping up with all the paperwork they need me to turn in and do. Im sure once I get going it will be much easier. But I am pretty excited!
Right now I am waiting for my floors to dry so I can finish my cleaning and get all my paperwork organized and set up. I am hoping I get interviews this week, supposedly I already have one lined up, just waiting for the call.
I scheduled Mason's circumcision this morning, it won't be until July 1st. But I am already nervous! ahh. lol. Im sure everything will be okay, I just hate the fact that he has to be put under. He has been doing such funny things lately..and catching onto everything! He is signing thank you now too, which is exciting! He has this new dance thing he does. HILARIOUS! And is definitely getting even more attached to me. This morning when I dropped him off while I signed my papers, he started crying...and when I came back, she said he had been crying the whole time :( and even threw up from crying so much! Attached much? haha.
Right now I am waiting for my floors to dry so I can finish my cleaning and get all my paperwork organized and set up. I am hoping I get interviews this week, supposedly I already have one lined up, just waiting for the call.
I scheduled Mason's circumcision this morning, it won't be until July 1st. But I am already nervous! ahh. lol. Im sure everything will be okay, I just hate the fact that he has to be put under. He has been doing such funny things lately..and catching onto everything! He is signing thank you now too, which is exciting! He has this new dance thing he does. HILARIOUS! And is definitely getting even more attached to me. This morning when I dropped him off while I signed my papers, he started crying...and when I came back, she said he had been crying the whole time :( and even threw up from crying so much! Attached much? haha.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
I cannot even begin to explain...
How excited I am to start work. I really hope that I get some calls soon for some kids! Not just for the fact that it will keep me busy during the week. But for the fact that we will not be so stressed about money. We are starting to get things together, and actually had to consolidate our debt..which in the long run will be better considering all of our debt will be in one place and we can get all our stupid decisions paid off. We both made a lot of stupid choices when we were younger and now have the debt to show for it. But the good thing is, since our first consolidation payment is tomorrow, once brad is done with school we are using his sign on bonus to pay for the rest and it will be gone! Besides my medical debt which we are paying monthly for. Gotta love 14,000 for having a baby. And if you are wondering why..because when I got pregnant I was supposed to be getting new insurance through my job..well, then I was pregnant and considered pre-existing. So yup, I had to use a discount plan, which ended up screwing me in the end anyway. So lovely. But now that I will start work hopefully in the next two weeks, everything will be so much easier! I cannot wait for all of that to be lifted off of our shoulders.
In other news I am driving to Milwaukee on Monday to take Mason to the urologist. Another lovely insurance story. When Mason was born since I did not have insurance we were going to just pay for a policy just for him. Well when I called all these insurance companies, I was told that since it was an individual plan for him he needed to be 31 days old and have a clean bill of health (bullcrap, right?) which means, if something would have been wrong with him..we would have been screwed. How they live with themselves, I have no idea. So mason's doctor didn't circumcise in the hospital. So when we took him in 2 days after leaving the hospital for jaundice they had asked if I just wanted to wait until insurance kicked in...never telling me that there was a time limit for when a baby can be circumcised by the doctor. So when I took him in for his 2 month appointment, they told me ohh it is too late now to do it here. WTF! Which, if I would have known that I would have just figured out a way to pay up front for it. So I was told he would need to see a urologist and be sedated for the procedure! Sad, right! But after weighing out all the options, I still want it done. Especially, because my husband is and I really don't want Mason to have to ask questions when he is older and after doing some research I feel like it is the cleaner option. Sooo..on Monday we are going to the urologist in Milwaukee to get it all figured out. I am super nervous because he knows where his "thing" is now and if he tries to touch it after the surgery! AHHHH! But anyway, I feel bad but I know it is the right decision! Hopefully Monday goes well!
Ohh and Mason signed "please" today! Yayyy! So excited. So he now signs please, all done, and more! My smart boy! :)
In other news I am driving to Milwaukee on Monday to take Mason to the urologist. Another lovely insurance story. When Mason was born since I did not have insurance we were going to just pay for a policy just for him. Well when I called all these insurance companies, I was told that since it was an individual plan for him he needed to be 31 days old and have a clean bill of health (bullcrap, right?) which means, if something would have been wrong with him..we would have been screwed. How they live with themselves, I have no idea. So mason's doctor didn't circumcise in the hospital. So when we took him in 2 days after leaving the hospital for jaundice they had asked if I just wanted to wait until insurance kicked in...never telling me that there was a time limit for when a baby can be circumcised by the doctor. So when I took him in for his 2 month appointment, they told me ohh it is too late now to do it here. WTF! Which, if I would have known that I would have just figured out a way to pay up front for it. So I was told he would need to see a urologist and be sedated for the procedure! Sad, right! But after weighing out all the options, I still want it done. Especially, because my husband is and I really don't want Mason to have to ask questions when he is older and after doing some research I feel like it is the cleaner option. Sooo..on Monday we are going to the urologist in Milwaukee to get it all figured out. I am super nervous because he knows where his "thing" is now and if he tries to touch it after the surgery! AHHHH! But anyway, I feel bad but I know it is the right decision! Hopefully Monday goes well!
Ohh and Mason signed "please" today! Yayyy! So excited. So he now signs please, all done, and more! My smart boy! :)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Final Inspection...DONE!
This morning was my final inspection! And everyone came at once, which I wasn't really expecting. So there were 6 people going through my house making sure everything was good to go. And...I on passed! I am so excited to be done with that part. Even though I will still have an inspection every month, now I know what to expect. Even though the monthly ones wont involve 6 people.
Over the past weekend Brad's mom and stepdad came into town. It was so nice to have family here! His stepdad is an amazing cook and took over my kitched for the week. It was amazing! On saturday we went to the Shedd Aquarium, it was super busy, but still way fun. Mason loved it. He kept trying to grab the fish through the glass. haha. And they had this little kid area where they could touch the starfish and had little water play areas, that was definitely his favorite part! We had so much fun while they were here and hopefully we get to see them again soon! That is the sucky part about living so far away from everyone. It is so hard to not see family! But so far we have made a couple good friends here. Of course the one girl I have gotten the closest with is moving away in 1-3 months..dont really know the exact time yet. And as we speak she is in labor! Cassie will hopefully be here today!
And in Mason news. He is getting so big! Walking everywhere now! He is a crazy little boy, and getting sillier everyday. He really likes to be outside, so we do a lot of walking around outside. He gets sooooo mad when we come back inside. haha. He has realized he can get a little attitude these days. So that has been TONS of fun. lol. Little terd. He says "more" and "ball" now. And signs more, all done and this morning did please! So exciting. He also loves to dance! It is so funny, everytime music comes on he starts dancing. Even in the car. Silly boy. He is getting big so fast! Its so amazing. Love my little man!
Over the past weekend Brad's mom and stepdad came into town. It was so nice to have family here! His stepdad is an amazing cook and took over my kitched for the week. It was amazing! On saturday we went to the Shedd Aquarium, it was super busy, but still way fun. Mason loved it. He kept trying to grab the fish through the glass. haha. And they had this little kid area where they could touch the starfish and had little water play areas, that was definitely his favorite part! We had so much fun while they were here and hopefully we get to see them again soon! That is the sucky part about living so far away from everyone. It is so hard to not see family! But so far we have made a couple good friends here. Of course the one girl I have gotten the closest with is moving away in 1-3 months..dont really know the exact time yet. And as we speak she is in labor! Cassie will hopefully be here today!
And in Mason news. He is getting so big! Walking everywhere now! He is a crazy little boy, and getting sillier everyday. He really likes to be outside, so we do a lot of walking around outside. He gets sooooo mad when we come back inside. haha. He has realized he can get a little attitude these days. So that has been TONS of fun. lol. Little terd. He says "more" and "ball" now. And signs more, all done and this morning did please! So exciting. He also loves to dance! It is so funny, everytime music comes on he starts dancing. Even in the car. Silly boy. He is getting big so fast! Its so amazing. Love my little man!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Pre-Inspection
I had my pre-inspection on Tuesday and it went GREAT! The only things I have to fix are a few things on my parent board, so I am pretty excited about that! Today I need to do those things and put a few more safety latches on..which are a complete pain in the butt! Oh well though. She said if I keep my house this clean all the time then I should be good at every inspection! So good thing I am a clean freak :). lol. My final inspection is on the 20th. I cannot wait until its over with and I can get started! Even though I am a little stressed out about it, but I think once I get going everything will be good. I am doing infants only. So I will only have 6 week-24 months in ages. But I can only have 2 plus Mason. Which since we have a smaller place right now, will be fine. And will help me get the hang of things. And then once we move this next time I plan on taking more kids. I know it is going to be a lot of work, but the money will be nice and I am pretty sure I can do it. Hopefully. lol.
In other news..my in laws (Brad's mom and stepdad) will be here Tuesday night. I am pretty excited! It will be nice to have family here to visit us. They are staying till Sunday morning. And my father in law is an amazing cook and is taking over my kitchen while he is here..which will be a nice break for me :) Can't wait! haha. I think we may try to go to the zoo or Shedd Aquarium while they are here. Which I have been really wanting to take Mason, so I am pretty excited about that!
In other news..my in laws (Brad's mom and stepdad) will be here Tuesday night. I am pretty excited! It will be nice to have family here to visit us. They are staying till Sunday morning. And my father in law is an amazing cook and is taking over my kitchen while he is here..which will be a nice break for me :) Can't wait! haha. I think we may try to go to the zoo or Shedd Aquarium while they are here. Which I have been really wanting to take Mason, so I am pretty excited about that!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
I really suck at keeping up with this...
Life is pretty much the same here. haha. Nothing too exciting goes on in our parts! Mason had has first birthday a few weeks ago and I can honestly not believe my baby is ONE! How!? The time flew by way too fast, and I am finding myself missing being pregnant. Ahhh. Not yet. lol. Mason is doing all kinds of stuff now! He is walking, saying "more" and "ball" (he also signs more and all done) More and Ball sound more like mo and baaa right now..but he will get it! lol. He is so funny these days, his little personality is just amazing. He does this funny fake laugh ALL THE TIME! He is one funny little guy and makes me laugh every day! Love my little man.
As for Brad. He started A school on Monday. He is so stressed about it. I guess it is really hard and they are on your butt on the time. So he has been studying and working his butt off to stay at the top of his class. Even though I know he will do amazing! So since he started A school early we will be moving sooner than expected. Still probably another 7-8 months..maybe more. Just depends when they give us orders. Hopefully we don't have to wait forever for them. His school schedule is kind of nice, he doesn't have to be on base until 9am..school starts at 10. And he gets done at 6pm. So the only time that sucks is Friday's when they get early liberty but he isn't out of school yet. But I really do like having him home in the mornings with me. And he gets to see Mason before he leaves and when he gets home :). He still has duty two days a week. So last night he had it..and I hate duty nights cause I cannot fall asleep when he isn't here. I always stay up so late!
In other news I have my pre-inspection for my home daycare on Tuesday! I am so extremely stressed about it. We are going this morning as soon as Brad gets home to get the final things I need, I have spent the last couple days trying to get everything ready. And Monday will be my crazy cleaning day. Hopefully I do good at my pre-inspection and then the following week should be my final! Then hopefully I can get some kids in! We need the moola! I am super excited for this daycare, yet super nervous! It is going to be a lot of work, but I know I will really enjoy still staying home with Mason. Even though I will have random inspections, oh well. And my house looks like a daycare. lol. I cannot wait to move into a bigger place. But anyways..Brad just got home..time to go shopping :)
As for Brad. He started A school on Monday. He is so stressed about it. I guess it is really hard and they are on your butt on the time. So he has been studying and working his butt off to stay at the top of his class. Even though I know he will do amazing! So since he started A school early we will be moving sooner than expected. Still probably another 7-8 months..maybe more. Just depends when they give us orders. Hopefully we don't have to wait forever for them. His school schedule is kind of nice, he doesn't have to be on base until 9am..school starts at 10. And he gets done at 6pm. So the only time that sucks is Friday's when they get early liberty but he isn't out of school yet. But I really do like having him home in the mornings with me. And he gets to see Mason before he leaves and when he gets home :). He still has duty two days a week. So last night he had it..and I hate duty nights cause I cannot fall asleep when he isn't here. I always stay up so late!
In other news I have my pre-inspection for my home daycare on Tuesday! I am so extremely stressed about it. We are going this morning as soon as Brad gets home to get the final things I need, I have spent the last couple days trying to get everything ready. And Monday will be my crazy cleaning day. Hopefully I do good at my pre-inspection and then the following week should be my final! Then hopefully I can get some kids in! We need the moola! I am super excited for this daycare, yet super nervous! It is going to be a lot of work, but I know I will really enjoy still staying home with Mason. Even though I will have random inspections, oh well. And my house looks like a daycare. lol. I cannot wait to move into a bigger place. But anyways..Brad just got home..time to go shopping :)
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