We interrupt the regularly schedule "5 on Friday" post to MOVE.
If you are bored, in the DM area, and want to move boxes, beds, couches and whatever else is in our house--- come on over. Beer and pizza will be served around dinner time.
Next up: our new temporary residence-
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dsmur-towneplace-suites-des-moines-urbandale/
Let the fun begin.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Ellie's Message
So 'tomorrow' means three days from now in a "moving in a week, totally overwhelmed pregnant ladies" mind.Friday, September 23, 2011
5 on Friday
1. The packing continues. Ellie likes to 'help' by holding the box while Mommy puts the tape on it. I tried to get her to put the hangers in the box when I was done with them. Instead she just played with them on the floor and tried to try on my shoes.
2. It has been a busy week at work. I am the co-chair of our company's United Way Campaign and this week was our big kick-off week. We had a Leadership Event on Tuesday and a Carnival on Wednesday. I am exhausted!
3. There is siding on the new house! One step closer to it being done in October. I have yet to see it, but Nick said it looks good. You never know how the colors are going to look when they are actually on the house.
4. We move in 1 week. While we are really excited about the move, it has happened so fast. We will miss the lake in the back of the house, but enjoy the extra space inside the house.
5. And there is so much else going on in our lives. But more on that tomorrow...
2. It has been a busy week at work. I am the co-chair of our company's United Way Campaign and this week was our big kick-off week. We had a Leadership Event on Tuesday and a Carnival on Wednesday. I am exhausted!
3. There is siding on the new house! One step closer to it being done in October. I have yet to see it, but Nick said it looks good. You never know how the colors are going to look when they are actually on the house.
4. We move in 1 week. While we are really excited about the move, it has happened so fast. We will miss the lake in the back of the house, but enjoy the extra space inside the house.
5. And there is so much else going on in our lives. But more on that tomorrow...
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Emptying the Kitchen
If is official, we are moving.
We started packing this weekend.
Since we are moving into a extended stay hotel and not the actual house like originally planned, our packing was adjusted some... it now included emptying out the kitchen, deep freeze and fridge as much as possible (we were planning on just moving everything to the new house and not worrying and reducing as much).
So... today was baking day! Chili, cornbread muffin, zucchini muffins and apple crisp! Most of the items taken from our cupboards or fridge/freezer. Ellie loves to help bake, so it was a lot of fun.
It also works out perfectly that Ellie's day-care starts their annual food pantry drive tomorrow. Ellie may single handedly win her class the ice cream and movie party that goes to the class with the most items. At the very least she is giving them a good start (and helping get rid of some items in our cupboards that we will not use in the next two weeks).
Now back to the packing.
Friday, September 16, 2011
5 on Friday
1. Our first week of potty training has gone great! Yes, we had accidents. But overall Ellie is a champ and catching on very quickly. Yesterday she made it the whole day at day-care without any accidents! She had one #2 accident with Daddy at home that night. Going #2 in the potty is going to be our challenge.
2. Last night I joined my aunt at an A Muse Studio Open House (card-making supplies). Oh what great ideas! I think I am motivated to start my arts and crafts again (it has been 9 months!). Unfortunately....
3. ... the card-making will have to wait a little while longer. We have a house to pack-up since we have to be out of it in 2 weeks. I think we may start packing this weekend--- we just have to find boxes.
4. Once we get the house packed up we will be moving... to a hotel... we found out yesterday that our house will not be ready for our September 30th closing. Our builder has offered to put us up someplace until the house is done (2 weeks to a month). Instead of unpacking in an apartment for 2 weeks I think we are going to move into an extended stay suite hotel. Not ideal, but we will make do. I told Nick, "When we go to move into our new house Ellie is going to be used to sleeping in the same room as us, having a indoor pool to swim in each night, and a hot breakfast each morning. Do you think she will be disappointed?"
5. Ellie and I survived our 4 days alone (and it sounds like Nick had fun on his bike get-away). Thanks to Megan and Liam (and Mike and Baxter) for letting us hang out with them on Saturday. On the way home I asked Ellie who she played with that day. She responded, "Ba-ter." I guess the puppy is all that matters to her.
2. Last night I joined my aunt at an A Muse Studio Open House (card-making supplies). Oh what great ideas! I think I am motivated to start my arts and crafts again (it has been 9 months!). Unfortunately....
3. ... the card-making will have to wait a little while longer. We have a house to pack-up since we have to be out of it in 2 weeks. I think we may start packing this weekend--- we just have to find boxes.
4. Once we get the house packed up we will be moving... to a hotel... we found out yesterday that our house will not be ready for our September 30th closing. Our builder has offered to put us up someplace until the house is done (2 weeks to a month). Instead of unpacking in an apartment for 2 weeks I think we are going to move into an extended stay suite hotel. Not ideal, but we will make do. I told Nick, "When we go to move into our new house Ellie is going to be used to sleeping in the same room as us, having a indoor pool to swim in each night, and a hot breakfast each morning. Do you think she will be disappointed?"
5. Ellie and I survived our 4 days alone (and it sounds like Nick had fun on his bike get-away). Thanks to Megan and Liam (and Mike and Baxter) for letting us hang out with them on Saturday. On the way home I asked Ellie who she played with that day. She responded, "Ba-ter." I guess the puppy is all that matters to her.
Friday, September 9, 2011
5 on Friday
1. Last weekend we made the trip to West Bend to join in the Yoch Farm Centennial Celebration! It was great seeing cousins that I hadn't seen since our wedding (or before). And all their little kids (some that came after the wedding).
2. Ellie decided last weekend was a good weekend to start potty training her Mommy and Daddy. I am serious when I say her training us, because she goes in the potty like a champ--- we just have to notice when she goes into the bathroom so we can help her out with the diaper/underwear.
3. Ellie and I are on our own this weekend, as Nick is off on his annual biking trip. I have designated this weekend our "potty training weekend". This week I picked up big girl underwear (unfortunately I could not find Elmo underwear like I was hoping to), Play-Doh, treats (for both Mommy and Ellie), and a new pad of Color Wonder Paper since Ellie loves to draw (but is not a fan of coloring in pictures--- she like to be creative on a blank canvas). I have a ton of stickers, so I am sure those will come out this weekend as well. I still need to pick up a step stool, as I am already tired of holding her up to wash her hands every 20 minutes. The kid loves to wash her hands. Sometimes I think she goes potty just so she can wash her hands! Last week Ellie went Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night (after day-care until bedtime) without any accidents. Tuesday of this week was accident free, then we had a little accident on Wednesday because she was sitting on the chair and I didn't get her down quick enough. She even went #2 a couple of times. Knock on wood- but I think she is ready to potty train (and we are now ready as well).
4. Ellie has started calling me "Mom." Not sure where she gets it, but I am not a fan.
5. No, we have not started packing up the house for the move at the end of the month. People keep asking. I am in no hurry to do so. Maybe we will start next week. It will get done.
2. Ellie decided last weekend was a good weekend to start potty training her Mommy and Daddy. I am serious when I say her training us, because she goes in the potty like a champ--- we just have to notice when she goes into the bathroom so we can help her out with the diaper/underwear.
3. Ellie and I are on our own this weekend, as Nick is off on his annual biking trip. I have designated this weekend our "potty training weekend". This week I picked up big girl underwear (unfortunately I could not find Elmo underwear like I was hoping to), Play-Doh, treats (for both Mommy and Ellie), and a new pad of Color Wonder Paper since Ellie loves to draw (but is not a fan of coloring in pictures--- she like to be creative on a blank canvas). I have a ton of stickers, so I am sure those will come out this weekend as well. I still need to pick up a step stool, as I am already tired of holding her up to wash her hands every 20 minutes. The kid loves to wash her hands. Sometimes I think she goes potty just so she can wash her hands! Last week Ellie went Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night (after day-care until bedtime) without any accidents. Tuesday of this week was accident free, then we had a little accident on Wednesday because she was sitting on the chair and I didn't get her down quick enough. She even went #2 a couple of times. Knock on wood- but I think she is ready to potty train (and we are now ready as well).
4. Ellie has started calling me "Mom." Not sure where she gets it, but I am not a fan.
5. No, we have not started packing up the house for the move at the end of the month. People keep asking. I am in no hurry to do so. Maybe we will start next week. It will get done.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
5 on Friday
1. Ellie and Daddy spent Tuesday night flying paper airplanes. It was pretty cute to watch.
2. Our house is not a fan of teething. Lots of tears during the night and not a lot of sleeping. Poor baby girl... and Mommy... and Daddy.
3. Aunt Megan and Liam stopped over on Sunday. Ellie got to touch the baby for the first time--- she is in love.
4. On Wednesday, Ellie and I went to the mall to grab some new Hawk and Cowboy 'game day' shirts. Since Ellie was such a good girl, we decided to play at the play-place there as well. She loved it. And since she didn't cry when we left, I told her we might be able to go back next week.
5. We had an electrical walk-through of our new house. It is crazy how many little decisions go into building a house. And most of them I don't really care about.
2. Our house is not a fan of teething. Lots of tears during the night and not a lot of sleeping. Poor baby girl... and Mommy... and Daddy.
3. Aunt Megan and Liam stopped over on Sunday. Ellie got to touch the baby for the first time--- she is in love.
4. On Wednesday, Ellie and I went to the mall to grab some new Hawk and Cowboy 'game day' shirts. Since Ellie was such a good girl, we decided to play at the play-place there as well. She loved it. And since she didn't cry when we left, I told her we might be able to go back next week.
5. We had an electrical walk-through of our new house. It is crazy how many little decisions go into building a house. And most of them I don't really care about.
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