tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66796494009245343652012-02-16T19:57:40.785-08:00My Life as Mom to Three wonderful boys Stephen, Ryan (OHI) and Trevor (diagnosed with FTT - failure to thrive, SPD and Speech Delayed). Life is challenging but wonderful with 3 boys!themomof3http://www.blogger.com/profile/08383131737802411070noreply@blogger.comBlogger971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679649400924534365.post-85583785690886110222011-08-23T07:58:00.000-07:002011-08-23T09:11:31.741-07:00

Kindergarten orientation yesterday Trevor and his teacher Stephen was up and out the door early yesterday! Ryan woke up all smiles, but then when it was time to leave for school you can see how his attitude changed, sigh! At school, he did get his happy back, thank goodness! It's only 5 more hours till I see them. I know I will get used to this, but it is

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It's been quite a July! As August/back to school started getting closer and closer during the month of July, I got more and more anxious! It meant that my baby was getting closer to turning 5, and it meant that I would be alone all day Mon -Friday from 9:00 till 3:00 when my baby started kindergarten. Needless to say Trevor is ready for school, but I am not! I've been dreading his going to

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Ryan is now a patient at the endocrinologist office. Our doctor now has all three boys as patients. After taking his height and weight, I was a little sad to learn that he has lost weight since his April weigh in at the Ped office. In April, he wieghed in at 48 lbs and was 48 and 1/4 inches. He is now 46 lbs and 48 1/2 inches. Basically he is under the 1 percent for weight and under 3% for height

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It's already July and the boys will be going back to school in just over a month. now that Trevor will be going to kindergarten, I've decided I am going to invest some of extra time I will have on my hands in a hobby. I have started taking a photography class. It's a basic digital class, but it has really been inspiring me to look at things and find a picture in all that I look at. After the

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Da Boys of Summer! Stephen pitching Ryan (during our visit to Safety Town at Trevor's "graduation") Trevor with his "graduation ribbon" at Safety TownSome pictures

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The Linden boys - an update Summer 2011Summer has started. Ryan did so well in 3rd grade (straight A's 3rd and 4th quarter). He will be doing summer school just to keep him into a routine and for a little bit of practice .Ryan has started Kung Fu. I hope he will like this. We have tried several other sports to no avail and I am trying really hard to find some kind of activity that will help him

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A long overdue update! things have been quite busy since the school year started. I have had much to keep me too busy including 2 positions on 2 of the 4 PTA's I belong to! In August, things changed as I now had a 6th grader in my house! I was spoiled as Stephen made lunches in the morning and I could count on him to keep the other two from fighting (well at least sometimes!). The new Jr higher

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Trevor at the park on the last day of schoolMike and the boys at the Kane County Cougars game Ryan and Toadie! Close up of Toady - quite impressive!Stephen sliding into home (after a triple he hit!)IT"S SUMMER!It already seems that the summer is half over and yet it is only June 17th. The kids got out on May 28th (rather early), so maybe that is why I feel the summer is half over!We haven't done

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It's my birthay, sigh. sniff, sniff. sniff.Thank goodness for technology. All my facebook friends are remembering my bday. And I got a call from my friend who I hear from about once a year now, and my mom and my aunt, but other than that this birthday is a pretty non -event. Where are the balloons, champagne, and all that stuff. I was feeling pretty depressed about this bday coming all year long

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Happy New Year.Bloggin's not been a priority lately. Juggling everyday stuff has gotten in the way of that (that and facebook).Happy New Year. I am hoping to have a HEALTHY NEW YEAR. (So far not off to a great start on that one!) (This latest cold has been around since before Christmas and doesn't seem to want to leave me!)2010 will sure be something! It is a big birthday for me (I'm debating on

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So, whats so great about fall?I am not having a great Fall. I don't like the weather getting cold. Yes, the leaves turning colors is pretty, but then come all the leaves that blow into my garage!To me fall means badk to school (and that means homework).It also means I need to get out my sweaters. I now have to do a load of delicates and hang dryables (sweaters). I can't have my kids go outside

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The last time we had an "official" family picture was when Trevor was about 3 months old - (the day before his Christening as a matter of fact!). We had it done because the pre-school that Ryan went to offered it as a fundraiser. In the pictures, Trevor tends to look constipated and I was having a very puffy, hair day! so although I was glad to have a Family Portrait, it wasn't all that I had

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Here I am . . .what have I been up to, well lets see, since my last blog (July I think), Trevor turned 3, we went to Arkansas for vacation, stephen started fall baseball, ryan started fall soccer, trevor started pre school, boys started 2nd and 5th grades respectively, Ryan joined cub scouts and stephen is continuing in Cub Scouts.I chaired Red Ribbon again this year, became the Special Needs PTA

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Printable Coupons: Grocery CouponsShared via AddThis

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Today was the day. I was not at all ready; I really enjoyed this summer even as cram packed and fast paced as it was. But here it is, the first day of school already!I think the boys were feeling ready about going back. Ryan's classroom In the gymnasium (couldn't line up on the blacktop because of the rain)Stephen at his desk in his classroomI now have a 5th grader and a 2nd grader (and

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Another Trevor post!Me, Ryan and Trevor were on our way back after dropping Stephen and friends to tennis practice. I have the music on (101.9 I believe). It's a song I recognize and has a great beat so I am kinda humming and tapping my feet and doing my "car dancing" to the music. (and no I was not paying attention to the lyrics, . . . .yet)Then Trevor chimes in. He is singing the lyrics!

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Today is Dear Hubby's birthday. Being the busy family of 5, we don't have much "birthday plans" for him. We did call and all of us except trevor who was being shy sung him Happy birthday.I am off to the store with the boys to make him my fabulous Key Lime Pie. Its easy and its delicous and lots cheaper than bakers Square.Of course, we might not get to eat it together. I will be taking Trevor for

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Why am I ever surpised when a doctor or teacher or someone suggests I need to take my son to a specialist or have him seen for this or that, and then am still surprised when they ACTUALLY find something wrong with them??Sigh, I don't know why i continue to be surprised, but I am. since Trevor failed the vision and hearing - oops, I mean was referred for vision and hearing, I had to go have him

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The past month is a bit of a blur . . . . . Here's a small run down of what we've been doing the past month:The start of baseball season for Stephen ( Stephen is doing well and a pretty good pitcher!)Several happenings at school – Umbrellas’ for Peace Project, - (awesome project with the artist Matt Lamb to promote world peace – I got to help the kids with their painting of the umbrellas )4th

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Wow, when I came on here and saw I hadn't posted since Lindy cat's great escape, I was amazed. Life's been THAT busy!Lindy cat is back home, safe and sound. She was a couple of doors down, and may have been there the whole time. She was spotted there the first day she was missing, and then again the next day. We looked for her there, but she didn't appear to be there. Our neighbors called again

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My "Little Old Lady cat" Lindy is missing. She has been gone a whole day. She has never been gone over night. I've been really so frustrated with her lately as she keeps trying to sleep on my pillow. She starts out inthe middle and when she thinks I'm asleep she creeps upmy pillow and then tries to lay on my hair. She actually uses her paw to move my hair and then tries to lay on it, all the

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Thank God It's Thursday (Which is almost TGIF!), (it means the evaluation is done, yeah)Tonight I am going to a Sensory Processing disorder seminar. I really wanted to go to a coupon class at the local community center, but I'll go and be a good mom and check out this seminar and see if I can learn something!I hope I can get some "ammunition" so to speak for ryan's school. they don't see any

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Today was the big day . . .Trevor had his evaluation at Prairie PreSchool . . . .I'm so glad its over . . . .Now I wait till the Evaluation MEETING in two weeks where I will here what all is in their reports, and what all they will recommend for services.On one hand, I was a little bit embarrassed and a bit sad that Trevor was not being the sweet fun little boy that he can be. On the other hand,

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Why I get to be spoiled on Mother's Day . . . . .I admit when I was a daughter, but not yet a mom, I didn't understand what being a Mother was and what all Mom's go through. And, I probably should have made Mother's day even more special.To everyone in the "sisterhood" of Motherhood, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

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I always think this picture is so funny. As I am in Spring Cleaning mode (I've been attempting to get my house (and my life) in order, and am really, really trying to let things go instead of saving everything. - including my pictures). I came across this photo and it made me smile. Now remember, this is RYAN - my sensory kid who was collicky for 2 years (ok, so I know colic doesn't last that

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Terrible Twos Tuesday -Doesn't Trevor look so sweet and inncoent? I have to say that Trevor hasn't been getting into quite as much mischief such as getting touch up car paint all over, or emptying full bottles of Windex in minutes, HOWEVER, he is now quite demanding and whiney as of late- trying to get his way. Whenever I tell him its naptime he screams "EAT, EAT, EAT" - I know he is trying to

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Another Monday.Actually, Monday's aren't so bad . . .Once its 8:40, its time to drop off the older 2 - which is great as Trevor and Ryan are constantly pushing each other's buttons, and fight over toys, etc. I know Trevor likes Mondays as he sees one of his favorite people, Virginia - Trevor gets speech therapy on Mondays, so its like a built in play date.another bright spot of monday is one of

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Excuse me in advance for my grumpy gripe of the week.Are you having a bad day? I am having a bad day, even a bad week. I can't seem to stop getting irritated over the little things. I spent 30 mins trying to figure out what my WaMu password was - never did, but when I made a deposit, the lady let me change my password right there in the bank (course I don't remember it now AGAIN!), so now I have

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One of my babies turned SEVEN Saterday! Where does the time go?Ryan turned 7 on Saterday. It is usually a hectic time of year as Easter is right before or after his birthday. And, you never know what to expect of the weather. It wasn't great weather, but it was nice enough that we went outside for the pinata. this year we decided to have a lego party. I thought it would be more economical than

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. We had a pretty low-key one (no one had any energy after the 2 birthday parties the day before for Ryan's 7th birthday, and the easter egg hunt on that day too). the boys were up early as usual and checked out their Easter baskets. The bunny had some great things in there (and this year hardly any candy, thats what I'm talkin about!). Stephen got a game

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Countdown to Birthday party . . . . .2 days (actually it is just shy of 2 days)We are having a lego birthday party. I am expecting about 8 or 9 boys. It is in my house (this i try to not do inside parties, and having 2 summer babies, it works out well to have parties on the deck). But its my spring baby's 7th birthday party and we are tired of inflatables type parties (Bounce Town, Pump It Up,

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My IEP meeting for Ryan seems like months ago. I was so stressed about it and really worried about it and lost sleep about it for weeks ahead of time. I had the meeting the day before I left for Arkansas, back on March 26th. Then there was spring break, so no “little Lily” notes from the teacher (these are to tell me he had a bad day and what his alleged offense was). Yesterday was back to

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I'm off to Arkansas tomorrow. For those of you that know me, you may be laughing your a@@ off to hear me say I am driving to Arkansas by myself. Well, all right, that is not exactly true, I will have my friend GPS with me. But see if you still really know me, you know that THAT isn't much better. We just got the GPS this weekend and I am so tech-challenged, not sure if I will get it to do what I

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LOOK WHO's ON THE CHART!We hit the chart! NO not the music charts. We aren’t musically inclined, we don’t have any new CD’s coming out. I’m talking the growth charts baby!! So although I have been super busy and so much is going on that I need to blog about, I just got to blog about this happy, happy event!!!My favorite thing to blog about seems to be Trevor. He is my baby after all, and he does

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This blog is for my oldest son Stephen. He was an easy baby (even with him being a premie). He is a great kid, and makes me so proud. He is a little shy, quiet, sensative and super smart (straight A's or close to it) and I don't have many challenges with him, so I don't blog a ton about him.I did want to share a picture of him; Saturday was a special day for Stephen, it was Reconcilliation time

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In honor of our anniversary, we went out to lunch and then shopping yesterday.13 years ago today we were married (We met 17 years ago). The weather was awesome. I believe it got to 59 (and I was so relieved to have nice weather for March). the weather was nice enough we even took some pictures outside.I don't have anything special planned for dear hubby who gets home in 2 hours. We had a nice day

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Last week was Mother Son night at my boys' school. I am glad that my kids school does something for the mom's and sons. The girls have a Daddy daughter dance the week of Valentines and then March is for the Mom and sons. this year we did laser tag. This is the third year of laser tag. The year Stephen was in kindergarten, we did a Mom and Son bowling night - it was fun. The next year, we did Mom

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( I am just posting this although this Dr. visit was last week and I wrote this last week)I took Ryan for a Doctor appointment, DURING THE SCHOOL DAY! I have never before taken my kids out of school for a Dr. or Dental appointment ever. But I was itching to get in and see another neurologist for Ryan.This year has been such a struggle and I just want to figure out how to best help Ryan. The

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I acutally have written stuff for my blog a bit here and there, but you wouldn't know it from my blog. The couple of times I actually do start writing a post for the blog, I get interupted and never end up posting it. So, are you still intersted in what I had to say back in Feb and early March?? I had been (have been) busy getting ready for the children's resale, then taxes, busier with my

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HAVE YOU MISSED ME? I’ve missed you (well I mean I missed blogging). It’s been 3 whole weeks since my last post and I am having blogging withdrawal!Things have been so terrible crazy as of late. Or maybe they have been just as crazy as usual, but I am energy deficient. – I think I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I NEED SOME SUN! Maybe its genetic and I’ve passed it down to Trevor as he is

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For those affected by the winter storm that started Tuesday, I am thinking of you. these are some pictures I found on the web regarding the storm. The picture below I believe to be in Arkansas not too far from where my mom lives: Now this one is pretty scary!I have been very surprised by the lack of coverage over it. it's all about Blago on the news. Frankly, I've had enough of that man to last

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I'm not feeling my bloggin' mojo (I'm feelin like a nap since Trevor is sleeping and I am battling a cold- plus, i have to mentally prepare myself for the collection of fecal matter again for the next 72 hours)So instead, maybe I should just post some random pictures! Ryan now down another 2 teeth.And notice, he has fifith disease as evidenced by the "slapped cheek" rashPart of a rose boquet

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It was a busy weekend here! Saterday was Pinewood Derby - the racing of the pinewood cars by the Cub Scouts!Stephen did good. He placed 1st in the first 3 heats. But they do rank according to time and first according to den. Stephen ended up with a respectable 28th finsih (out of 50).Considering the time constraints, the car came out nice! Stephen and his car Stephen getting ready to push

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It's time to "potty".Yesterday Trevor patted his diaper and said "potty". Off to the potty we go. I take off his dipaer (before I realized he had some business in there!) and I cleaned him up a bit and sat him on the potty. After a minute, I asked if he was done andhe said yes (he hadn't done anything yet). I took him off and continued to clean him up and as I was finishing wiping, he whizzed

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Terrible Twos TeusdayWhile the "terrible twos" are not always so terrible; they are alwasy interesting. I know some toddlers get a bad rap with the verbage of terrible twos, but mine is again going through some "terrible two" edness.Just a few days ago my little terrible two year old saw his opportunity to live up to the terrible twos definition.Friends had come to the door looking for Stephen to

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I survived 5 days of being home with the kids during the winter with 3 days being too cold to play outside! Please spring get here soon!! We had 2 playdates this week which was really nice to keep the boys out of each others hair. Mostly though we spent the time just staying in and haning out. (which is what tends to get the boys all rambunctious and wild!) Below are a few pics from a playdate

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Another day, another procedure for Trevor . .After last week's Fecal Fat Quantification, just about anything is preferrable to help us get some answers about Trevor and his lack of weight gain. I don't have any answers from the Fecal Fat quantification, but hope to hear something later this week.So, today we were at Edward Hospital for Trevor's CF sweat test (cystic fibrosis). It went better

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My blog has been filled with sadness, grief and ramblings of a mad woman for the past month. I am trying to think of something uplifting to blog about, but I got nothing”. Instead, maybe some more ramblings from a woman losing it. (and be prepared, this is gonna be messy!)So, today is day 2 in our prep for the fecal fat quantification. “Fecal what what”?? You ask? Right, well it is FECAL FAT

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This poem was read at my Dad's service. It's a wonderful way to remind us to live our lives fully.The Dashcopyright 1996 Linda Ellis"I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.He referred to the dates on her tombstonefrom the beginning...to the end.He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears,but he said what mattered most of all

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My dad passed away suddenly December 28th. It’s been a great shock and such a profound loss for my mom.I got a call Dec 28th about 7:45 from my mom. My mom’s world had changed forever a few hours prior to this. Mike gave me the phone and I said hello how are you – she responded with “not good” as she was crying in earnest. I couldn’t imagine what could have happened to make her so upset, I was so

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My dad and Trevor in 2007 My dad and Charlie My dad and me the day after Trevor was bornIn Memory of my dad - William James KovachHe passed away today, very suddenly. He was very funny and very easy going. With my parents being in Arknasas, I didn't see him very much and our phone conversations were pretty brief as he was not much of a talker on the phone, but there was a lot of love all the same

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I can't seem to move the picture, but this was supposed to be the finale!After seeing what a mess the rooms were, I decided to organize the toys and show the boys just how much stuff they had gotten. Here is their pile. Mike and I are thinking of openin a toy store! You can't even see the two sleds in the background and this doesnt include 3 WII games left at an uncle's house or the bathrobe

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I'm a bit sad today . . .I know I have so much to be thankful for, but I am rather sad today as I found out a distant relative of mine passed away. I did not know her very well, and haven't talked to her in years, but I remember our chats from years ago. I do family research, and in doing research I come across someone who gives me the name and number of someone, who gives me the name and

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This picture was right before Trevor threw himself on the ground Trevor finally warmed up to Santa and let him be held by himShakin handss with Santa All three with Santa - wasn't it good that I had my camera with me to capture it??Now , I must go and do some laundry, write out more Christmas cards and finish my mom’s 60th photo album (oh this is taking forever and her birthday was almost 2

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Ok, I have lost a post.I've decided I don't feel like retyping it, so instead, I will share some christmas photos from last year. Notice the boys and their stylish AND coordinating outfits!! I do like the boys in sweater vests!The boys by the tree Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve I think this is the only time he sat in his Elmo chair!dont ya love my Mrs. Clause apron!My handsome blonde boy!

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We had Breakfast with Santa - (kind of!).Each year Mike's company has a year end "breakfast with Santa". Its a great family event. There is a ton of food - as adults, Mike and I really look forward to the food (we don't get out much, so a free meal where we don't have to cook and no mess to clean up is always great!)Not only is there a nice breakfast buffet (muffins, doughnuts, bagels, scrambled

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Sean Michael12/3/08 (Photo added December 6, 2008. - He is 2 days old in the picture)Yesterday December 3, 2008, My older brother became a daddy. His wife and him have been married for 6 years and just hit the big 40 this year. Its been quite a year for my family tree. My little brother and his wife also had their first born this year.Sean Michael was born aprox 7:30 am, weighing in at 9 lbs 2

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Its "Terrible Twos-day"Yep, Trevor is two, but actually I have to say the terrible twos are not bad at age 2, they were bad at 18 mos-about 24 (or maybe up to25 mos but mostly back in the 18, 19 month range). I couldn't leave him alone for a second back then or he would roll his kitchen chair (his step stool on wheels) all around the kitchen. He wheeled it over to the microwave and started it (i

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Just a quick shout out to everyone.Its Sunday evening and the kids have been home from school since Wednesday - that is 5 WHOLE DAYS!! 5 days with 3 boys, 3 cats, + 1 messy house + big christmas present shopping detail + major birthday project to complete ASAP= crabby mom.It looks like a bomb went off in my house. I've been working on my mom's scrap book for a surprise gift. Did I mention

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I had intended to start out a post about being thankful and hopefully after I get this vent out of my system I will get to that. However I am feeling a bit grumpy after last night and not feeling at all thankful, even feeling a bit let down by the clothing manufacturers, buyers/designers or whoever is in charge of what goes into the retail stores..On my to do list for a couple of days is making

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Today is Tuesday - 2 days before thanksgiving. I am feeling awfully anxious. I don't know why, thanksgiving is not at my house. I am not bringing anything but pie ( and its store bought). But just knowing that Thursday is right aroudn the corner, then comes black friday and then a week after that is my mom's birthday - well its just too close to Christmas and my to-do list is just not shrinking!I

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So Thursday of this week, I was so relieved to be getting some things off my to-do list. I did not have much of a break because Friday I spent organizing figuring the outfits and finding coupons and making sure all had black socks and that everyone had "dress shoes" for the picture. Since I have 3 boys, I do recycle clothes, toys and the like. And so of course I do also save dress shoes - how can

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This week was busy as usual. I am always thinking soon, things will calm down a little bit around here - but I am usually wrong on that. running this house is like running a major corporation. I usually do it to myself with agreeing to do more volunteering at the school or helping out a friend with things or like my new photo album/sideshow I am making for my mom's 60th day. but it is hard for me

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Just to give you a good laugh on a cold ucky Monday!! May the force be with you all!

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Trevor is quite the busy little bee. Future CEO of a Fortune 500 company maybe???

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My what big shoes to fill!!OK, I was trying to share a slide show. It is so much better as a slideshow!Guess I am showing my non techy-ness again!! Trevor really cracks me up all the time. I do believe he thinks he is an adult.

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Important news. Another tooth was lost here! Ryan lost his 2nd tooth. He comes up to me hands all bloody with a toothy/missing toothy (red/bloody) grin. Its so cute to see how excited they can be about losing a tooth. I am only concerned about keeping mine! (and possibly seeing about some whitening treatments). Oh these little rights of passage! it is exciting though. i know he has had some

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This is Trevor in November 2006 (almost 4 mos old) Notice the nebulizer equipment on the table in the background. He is getting over phnemonia. (but look at that smile) This is Trevor last year around Halloween. (Notice the Tiger costume on the couch). He again needed nebulizer treatments.Its now officially November. I am in denial about that as I am enjoying this marvelous weather we had

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Trevor and our neighbor Harrison Trevor, ryan and stephen all set to go trick n treat!Ryan with his friend Connor (and our little neighbor harrison was fascinated with the lighting!)Stephen my Ninja with his pumpkinthe Boys in our yard Stephen the Ninja, Trevor the devil and Ryan a skeletonThe boys and their pumpkinsWe had a great Halloween. I was so happy that Halloween was on a Friday. I was

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Help, I think I am an enabler!!I need Barney-a-non!! My son is addicted to Barney!!It started out innocently enough, don't all addictions start out that way?Trevor had never been one to be able to even sit and watch the TV for more than 30 seconds till he was close to 2 years old. And even then, he usually wouldn't watch more than 10 minutes at a time. We had The Einstein tapes, the signing

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Hey, another post from me already!the picture above is from last year's christmas now I know we still have Halloween to get through this week and then Thanksgiving, but did you realize that Christmas is less than 2 months away? what happened to Sept and October - oh yeah, thats right. I was busy with my reunion, co-hosting a baby shower, co-chairing red ribbon week, spending time with my friend

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So it's Teusday, yahoo! My mom was here for a visit. Came last Monday eve (picked her up a tthe bust stop in Willowbrook and she left this am to go back to the bus stop) - I didn't even see her this am before she left with my husband before 6:00. She came in for my siter-in-law's shower. The shower by the way was so nice and I am very happy for my older brother who will be a daddy in about a

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Ok, I think I mentioned long time ago (long before I even told anyone I had a blog, long before I gave out my blog information for people to read it) that I am very technologically challanged, and computer challenged! New gizmos like cd players, DVD players, cell phones, new comuter programs, rpinters, copy machines and the likes usually give me problems when I try to use themWell, another

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Baby Annabelle Hope born in August Baby Trey just born last week!Congratulations to my wonderful friend Kathy who just had her 4th baby. He is such a sweet little baby (I'm sure easier for me to say from the sidelines! But I have had 2 special needs babies, so I don't know what a more typical newborn is).He is so sweet and angelic looking. I keep finding ways to invite myself over so I can see

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I have been rather swamped with all kinds of things as of late. Typically, October is not such a busy month in this household, but it certainly has been this year. Not only has this been a busy time with lots of tasks, more appointments with kids and a bit more on the social calander, it has also been a period of self reflection.As I inch closer to the big 40, and as I think back to high school (

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It is in the 70's yet it is Columbus day, so I know we are in fall. While we are in the middle of October, I am trying to get some "spring cleaning" done. There are so many things that have been on my list for a while and now that my mom is coming in for a visit - its even more important to tackle them. But the weather is so nice, who want to stay inside and clean? I always feel the need to

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Its already been over 1 month since the start of the new school year. It has been an unusually busy month filled with more than our normal amount of Dr. visits, therapy sessions, among other appointments, so it has been a very stressful and "living by the seat of our pants" kind of lifestyle which is not the best environment for families with special needs.We heard right before school started

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Last weekend was my high school's reunion. I still after knowing about this event for a year have not gotten used to the fact that I am old enough to be out of school for 20 years! I will not admit it!!So, the reunion is over and I am still recovering from it. I had the best time at the reunion. It was great to get away and be 16 (or so) again for a little while. Of course when you are talking to

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Another day, another post. Hey maybe I am getting good at this (probably just a fluke 2 posts in 2 days!)Todays itinerary: Kids dropped off at school (actually we walked) Get back home and get food and stuff ready to take over to a neighbor down t he street - We are co-hosting a baby showerGo to previously mentioned babyshower and do hosting dutiesGet home

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"OK" another interesting morning for me. . .As I mentioned yesterday, this is one of those jam packed weeks where I barely have time to breath, but another small wrench thrown into the works again this am.As I am flying around the hosue trying to pick up and clean as much as possible before Trevors OT got here, I am picking up a dish rag in the sink and going to throw it into the wash with a load

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At this very minute, I am trying to do what some do in the real work force - take my 15 minute afternoon break. When I set up this blog, I knew there would always be something to write about - and I do like to write-but how do I fit in this "just for me" activity when my calender book is filled and my to do list doesn't even fit on one page right now?I thought I worked hard when I was in my late

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All about Trevor . . . The first 2 yearsTrevor is my little miracle baby. I was told at 6 weeks along that I would most likely miscarry (90% chance I would miscarry as they saw nothing but an empty sack on the ultra sound at 6 weeks pregnant). This made it very difficult for me to enjoy the pregnancy early on as I continued to have problems during the first and second trimesters. Despite the

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When Stephen was getting close to being 2, we decided it would be nice for Stephen to have a sibling. I got pregnant right away and was overjoyed and shocked at the same time. I worried about pre-term labor again, but even with all the early contractions I never went into actual pre-term labor. Ryan was born in the spring of 2002 (just 2 weeks before he was due). Right from the start he was

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Trevor's 2nd birthday. . . .Trevor turned 2 at the end of July. the time has gone by so fast. Most of the time I just wish time would slow down so I can enjoy his babyhood while it lasts. Of course he is two now, so technically he is a toddler now! The past 2 years have sure had many up and down moments with illness after illness, months and months of what I can best describe as "colicky

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Trying to put hands to the keyboard and actually post has been challenging lately. I am happy to say no visits to the ER, but we have had unexpected trip to the eye doctor - Trevor broke my glasses! I have always known kids are expensive, but there were just so many of the hidden costs that I did not realize. In the past week Trevor has been as busy as usual; Trevor broke my glasses, and he

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Being that it is summer, we are trying to pack as much fun things into it as we can before the kids go back to school. We had a trip to Great America, a pool party and a Company picnic at Huanted Trails all this past Friday, Sat and Sunday! We had free tickets for Stephen and Ryan to Great America for the reading they did through the school year, so as time was running out to use the tickets we

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July has been a great month for Trevor - my FTT baby. Not only did he hit 19 lbs - he has continued to maintain his weight and add a couple of ounces despite having a cold last week. Our nutritonist Florence was here yesterday 7/8 and weighed him. He is 19 lbs 6 oz (up 2 oz). I asked her to also check his height, and we were both amazed to see he has grown 1 1/4 inches in just 2 months! How

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I have often heard the phrase lazy days of summer. I always look forward to summer (I am not a cold temperature lover and don’t have any wishes to have snow during the winter). But besides the warmer weather, why do I look so forward to summer? I thin part of it is that I always (every year) have the misguided notion that things will slow down and I will get to a zillion things that stay on my

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I was so excited to have the kids out of school. The last couple months were just so jam packed with school projects, activities, homework that I was really looking forward to some lazy days of summer!Of course I didnt really think about the fact that with them on summer break that means they all will be doing errands, shopping and everything else that I would do while the older 2 were in

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I've seen some really great blogs and have enjoyed reading them. I recently started thinking about "blogging" myself. I am not very "new tech" savvy (that is putting it mildy!) I still can't figure out how to do anything but make outgioing calls on my cell phone (have had the phone since October). I keep trying to figure out how to program numbers and managed to put one in - now the new problem

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