!!~~Calling all APRIL 2007 babies and mamas~~It's August~~!! - Page 5

[Queen of my Castle]

hey guys- just speaking up. I'm around and reading but not posting really, tired by the end of the day and I just don't feel like 'talking.' Nice to see you all- hanno welcome back! I've been busy, but it's slowing down!

[MaxiMom]

Hi girls, glad to "see" you all. Scarlet had a fever last night so we got little sleep, but she had a great time running around in the rain tonight (clothed, then naked ), so she should sleep well.

hanno and kris - will you meet up again?

p.s. Max was video free today and I noticed a great difference in his behavior, so much better! We're cutting back, too. I do let him play computer games when I need some time, I figure at least he's interacting, not just sitting there watching.

goodnight!

[lunabelly]

Originally Posted by doudat

I haven't posted in a while cause we're doing media-free saturdays and we're limiting our online time on sundays too.

That is awesome that you're having media-free time. Seamus and I don't watch TV, but I'm worried that he'll pick up on it from our big kids. Can't wait to get the TV in the basement!

I'm a bad example with my computer use, though. I would have a hard time with a computer-free day, but maybe that's why I should consider it.

[Queen of my Castle]

This week for some reason both Axel and Evangeline are waking up right when we get up. Sigh, I was treated to them sleeping in the past few weeks. It's so nice to wake up yourself, and have a little quiet time before you have to deal with them. Oh well, on with the day.

We do really try to limit our media here too, and some days are media-free. I do let them listen to tapes or cd's though, for a break. I used to find it made a big difference in behaviour, but not so much anymore. In the summer though, it is easy to limit it.

I think Evangeline is getting another tooth- she's got dark runny poops and had been whiny and clingy.

[LilMomma83]

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.

[UltimateSerj]

omg that is scary!!! i am so glad he is safe and sound now!!

hey btw LLL is having a huge picnic tomorrow at the park near the library where we meet! i hope you come!! i would love to see johnny and you!

Susan

QUOTE=LilMomma83;12013025]Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.[/QUOTE]

[lunabelly]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

That is the worst feeling in the world! Anyone who's been a mom won't think you're a terrible mom. Sometimes they wriggle away from us, and it happens to everyone.

[Queen of my Castle]

Lilmomma- wow, your heart must have just been in your throat. I don't think anyone is thinking you're a bad mom, I'm sure they've all been through it too!

[CorbinsMama]

I would have had a feaking heart attack too. Don't beat yourself up over it; it's just one of those things.

[hanno]

Originally Posted by MaxiMom

hanno and kris - will you meet up again?

That would be fun I could get to Holland easily.

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.

How terrifying! I'm scared just reading it. I'm so glad he's safe in his mommy's arms.

[megan sacha]

Hi all. I haven't been on this thread before but have a babe born in April 2007 so thought I'd introduce myself!

[4lilfarmers]

Originally Posted by Queen of my Castle

This week for some reason both Axel and Evangeline are waking up right when we get up. Sigh, I was treated to them sleeping in the past few weeks. It's so nice to wake up yourself, and have a little quiet time before you have to deal with them. Oh well, on with the day.

We do really try to limit our media here too, and some days are media-free. I do let them listen to tapes or cd's though, for a break. I used to find it made a big difference in behaviour, but not so much anymore. In the summer though, it is easy to limit it.

I think Evangeline is getting another tooth- she's got dark runny poops and had been whiny and clingy.

i wish the boys would sleep in a little...we go to bed together and get up together... no good alone time here.

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.

so so scary! i know that feeling though--and i'm sure most mamas/papas do...no one thought you were a bad mom! i'm glad he is safe and you didn't end up with police there too!

Originally Posted by hanno

That would be fun I could get to Holland easily.


How terrifying! I'm scared just reading it. I'm so glad he's safe in his mommy's arms.

hmmm, if you can get to holland easily then we should plan something. my mum wants us to head up north for a couple days--not sure when that will be...maybe i can give you a better idea once i'm there

also, my friend who you gave bm to is due on the 27th! i'm hoping she doesn't have it until i'm there b/c then i'll be headed to the birth too.

Originally Posted by megan sacha

Hi all. I haven't been on this thread before but have a babe born in April 2007 so thought I'd introduce myself!

welcome!!

[tabrizia]

Originally Posted by megan sacha

Hi all. I haven't been on this thread before but have a babe born in April 2007 so thought I'd introduce myself!

Hello, welcome aboard.

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.

I would be really scared as well, glad you found him safely. This is one of my fears with Desmond, he has no fear and will go anywhere especially if it involves climbing up something like stairs or ladders.



In other news things around here are going well. I updated my blog with pictures and such from our trip and a couple from before the trip. Been a pretty quiet week, though Desmond has apparently decided that since we got home, that 7/7:30am is the latest he wants to sleep, waaaa, I really liked our 8:30 wake up days. Today he was up at 6am, but fortunately DH is home since it is the weekend.

[jocelyndale]

So, we had a restless couple of nights followed by a horrible headcold of a night in which Ronan slept for three hours. He wanted to play outside ALL NIGHT LONG. Since I was pretty much incoherent on this third night, DH entertained him. Yesterday was horrible. But my sniffly boy fell asleep around 8pm after finally nursing (I was getting ready to clean the pump to ease the agony) for a good long while. And he nursed once or twice before 11:30, when we all moved into the bedroom. I turned out the light at midnight.

I woke up to a super happy (albeit sniffly) boy at 8:30am. Now, I don't always remember dreamnursing sessions, but I'm pretty sure he slept solidly.

I think that's the first absolutely full night's sleep I've had since two nights before he was born. : Of course, now that I've had a full night's sleep, I'm able to know just how exhausted I really am.

I do hope he feels better soon, even if it means he goes back to waking a few times a night.

And what is with these summer colds? This is the second one he's had in six weeks! He's hoarse from screaming (stuffed up nose = hard to nurse = crankypants).

Now that I'm done kvetching . . . Welcome, Megan! Tell us about your kiddo!

[koofie]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

Here is a copy of what I just posted to my local mommy group...

OMG--totally, had the scariest 5mins (that seemed like 10yrs) or my life...I'm surprised I'm not in the hospital for a heart attack.

I have a baby fence that goes all around my back deck and Johnny plays there while I cook dinner (the kitchen door opens to the deck). Well, today, it gets really quiet, so I go out to see what he's doing....the gate is moved and Johnny is NO WHERE IN SIGHT!!!! With my heart pounding glance around as I run to the front porch (we live on a busy street) and ask the neighbors if they have seen him; they haven't so they help me look all over th house, backyard, forest behind our backyard, I check with our next door neighbors because Johnny plays with there kids sometimes...everyone is looking and yelling for him. Just as I call 911 and the dispatcher says, "fire, ambulance, or police?" One of my neighbors says, "are you the boy we're looking for?" Johnny had gone up the fire/balcony stairs to the upstairs apartments (currently vacant) and was walking back down to her as if nothing had ever happened.

I have never been so scared in my life...and now my whole neighborhood must think I'm a horrible mommy.

YIKES! I would FREAK OUT! I'm so glad it turned out ok.

Originally Posted by megan sacha

Hi all. I haven't been on this thread before but have a babe born in April 2007 so thought I'd introduce myself!

Hi Megan! Were you in our DDC or TTC? I remember you! Our babes are the same age.

In our news... We are buying a house! We finally got one, after losing several others, but this one is great. We went by today and showed Mom, Dad and Ari and Abby. Ari picked out her room and Abby's. There is a swing set in back and Abby used a big kid swing for the first time!

It is right across the street from an elementary school, a pool, and fields. It's on a corner lot on a somewhat busy street, but the front yard is fenced in. I'm SO excited!

Yesterday when I go the news I was at school, and feeling like crud - I had a 24 hour stomach bug and ended up leaving early, so it's really just now sinking in.

[workjw]

Hi all! It has been a while since I posted here, but I try to keep up with you guys. Lizzie has had a lot of medical stuff going on, so I've been crazy busy. It's nice to "see" what all you guys have going on. Can you believe our babies are getting so big?!?!?! I have been amazed at how much Lizzie is starting to do now that she is feeling a little better.

She still won't say mama or dada, but she will try and repeat anything that brother says (as long as she doesn't know we are watching). I love to sneak up and watch them when they don't know I am there. I love this age!!!!

She is obsessed with music and dancing. It is soooooo funny. She definitely learned her dance moves from dad.

Congrats on the house Koofie! I know you guys have to be excited. :

I feel like I am on vacation! Logan started kindergarten , but I have to admit that I have enjoyed spending one on one time with Lizzie. She has no dr's appts. scheduled for 8 wks so I'm in heaven! We haven't been more than 3 wks since I was 5mos prego, so it is pretty exciting for us! Hopefully now I will have a little more "free" time to keep up with you guys!

[tabrizia]

Originally Posted by koofie

In our news... We are buying a house! We finally got one, after losing several others, but this one is great. Here is a link.

We went by today and showed Mom, Dad and Ari and Abby. Ari picked out her room and Abby's. There is a swing set in back and Abby used a big kid swing for the first time!

It is right across the street from an elementary school, a pool, and fields. It's on a corner lot on a somewhat busy street, but the front yard is fenced in. I'm SO excited!

Yesterday when I go the news I was at school, and feeling like crud - I had a 24 hour stomach bug and ended up leaving early, so it's really just now sinking in.

Congrats! Glad you found something that works for you, and it is great that you are moving to Columbia! I'm so excited for you and it looks like a great house.

[Queen of my Castle]

Koofie- that house looks great! You must be excited! Why is the lot shaped like that?

welcome megan sacha!

[koofie]

Originally Posted by tabrizia

Congrats! Glad you found something that works for you, and it is great that you are moving to Columbia! I'm so excited for you and it looks like a great house.

Originally Posted by Queen of my Castle

Koofie- that house looks great! You must be excited! Why is the lot shaped like that?

Thanks! We are sooooo excited! The lot is actually normal-shaped, and on the corner. Redfin has it wrong. The house is way at the back of the lot - the backyard is tiny, but with a fenced-in front yard we'll have lots of safe area for the kids to play. Sarah, I'll have to let you know when we finally get settled and Desmond can come over for a play date!

The hardest thing will be finding child care for Abby. Right now, she is staying with a friend of our family during the day (since it is temporary) and not only is she cheap, but she is happy to work with cloth diapers and doesn't care that Abby is not yet vaxed. So far I have not found anyone close to the house, and it is always more difficult with our "special circumstances."

[doudat]

Congrats Koofie!!! How exciting!!! I was hoping the link showed pictures, but there are none, bummer Looks great though & freaking HUGE
Question: what the heck is homeowner association fees?? Is that like a condo fee for a house? I was confused... Call me Canadian
You'll have to reinforce that front fence though, I could just imagine romi going through that in about a split second, crazy toddlers
Is it definitely yours? Wow :

I'm leaving for 5 days... Going to the Mont-Tremblant park where we rented a super duper rustic cottage. No electricity, just propane. Wish me luck :