1. An update from my last week note about Ellie wearing size 5 shirts... I pulled a couple out and some of them are already too small! Guess we will move onto size 6!
2. Ellie, Grandma Thorson and myself went shopping on Saturday afternoon. Ellie needed new shoes and I wanted to see what I could find for super sales on clothes for her. Ellie ended up in size 10.5 shoes! They are a little big right now, but most likely not for long.
3. Saturday night we went out to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Thorson to celebrate Nick's birthday. It was Nick and my splurge night since we started Weight Watchers. We went to Cosi Cocina and it was yummy! Side note: despite Saturday's dinner I was still down in weight for the week!
4. Neve ended up sick Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Poor little girl was going through outfits (and crib sheets) left and right! I was so tired of doing laundry!
5. Last night Ellie went to day-care's Easter Egg Hunt! They have it every year, but until this year we have not gone since it doesn't start until 6:30 and Ellie goes to bed early. Of course the minute we walked in the building she saw the Easter Bunny and started crying/screaming. She was not a fan of the Easter Bunny.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
5 on Friday
1. Nick and I went out to dinner by ourselves last Friday night to celebrate his upcoming birthday. A girl from day-care came to watch Ellie and Neve. The minute Kaitlin arrived, Neve wanted nothing to do with Nick or I--- only Kaitlin. I knew Ellie would have fun, but I didn't expect Neve's reaction. I guess we know she likes/loves Kaitlin. The next morning Ellie asked if I still had Kaitlin's number, and if she could come over again.
2. Ellie had her follow-up with the ENT on Thursday. The antibiotics she is on don't seem to be making much of a difference. We are going to continue them for another week and re-check them. On the positive side, her ears are not hurting her anymore.
3. I made Neve a pillow-case dress for her birthday. I think it turned out pretty well and I am excited to see her in it. Pictures to come later.
4. Ellie informed us that her feet were too big for her shoes. Guess we are going shoe shopping this weekend.
5. In addition to her feet being big, we have noticed her size 4 shirts are too small. The kid is growing like a weed! Luckily we have hand-me-downs in size 5 that should help get us through the rest of winter.
2. Ellie had her follow-up with the ENT on Thursday. The antibiotics she is on don't seem to be making much of a difference. We are going to continue them for another week and re-check them. On the positive side, her ears are not hurting her anymore.
3. I made Neve a pillow-case dress for her birthday. I think it turned out pretty well and I am excited to see her in it. Pictures to come later.
4. Ellie informed us that her feet were too big for her shoes. Guess we are going shoe shopping this weekend.
5. In addition to her feet being big, we have noticed her size 4 shirts are too small. The kid is growing like a weed! Luckily we have hand-me-downs in size 5 that should help get us through the rest of winter.
Friday, March 8, 2013
5 on Friday
1. Saturday morning I took Ellie to grocery shop at Fareway while Nick took Neve to Costco. We accomplished so much in a short period of time! Weekend 'to do' errands complete by noon.
2. My parent's called via Facetime on Sunday... Ellie got to see the ocean! Of course she wanted to see Grandpa and Grandma's legs and the pool instead. Silly girl.
3. On Friday night Ellie woke up crying because her ear hurt. It was the ear that still had the tube in it (or it did when we last were seen by a Dr.) I waited for the infection drain as it does with tubes. Nothing. Just Ellie waking up crying in the middle of the night because it hurt. I took her into our pedeatrican on Monday since she had been complaining of a sore throat as well. He said it looked like the tube was plugged. He told us to give her ear drops and see if we could get in to see the ENT. We were able to see the ENT on Tuesday (I am becoming a regular at that office between Neve and Ellie). The ENT said Ellie had an ear infection in the left ear, a blocked tube, and fluid in the right ear. He is a little concerned about the fluid/ear infection and the impact it could have on her hearing. I guess the tubes they put in her ears almost 2 years ago work for about 80% of the patients and there are no further issues. Ellie may be in that 20% and need a more permanent tube put in to fix the problem. I am not really surprised, just not looking forward to that adventure if it comes to it. Ellie goes back to the ENT on Thursday and we will see what her ear looks like then.
4. Neve started blowing kisses this week. I had been working on them with her for about a week. Of course she blew Daddy the first kiss when she saw him on her walk at day-care.
5. We have a babysitter coming tonight so Nick and I can go out to dinner and celebrate his birthday in advance (since his birthday week is already going to be busy). Ellie has been asking if it is Friday for the past few days. She is excited for Kaitlin to come over and play. She asked if Kaitlin could sleep at her house. I told her know. Kaitlin is one of Neve's favorite teachers at day-care, so I think she will be excited to see her as well.
2. My parent's called via Facetime on Sunday... Ellie got to see the ocean! Of course she wanted to see Grandpa and Grandma's legs and the pool instead. Silly girl.
3. On Friday night Ellie woke up crying because her ear hurt. It was the ear that still had the tube in it (or it did when we last were seen by a Dr.) I waited for the infection drain as it does with tubes. Nothing. Just Ellie waking up crying in the middle of the night because it hurt. I took her into our pedeatrican on Monday since she had been complaining of a sore throat as well. He said it looked like the tube was plugged. He told us to give her ear drops and see if we could get in to see the ENT. We were able to see the ENT on Tuesday (I am becoming a regular at that office between Neve and Ellie). The ENT said Ellie had an ear infection in the left ear, a blocked tube, and fluid in the right ear. He is a little concerned about the fluid/ear infection and the impact it could have on her hearing. I guess the tubes they put in her ears almost 2 years ago work for about 80% of the patients and there are no further issues. Ellie may be in that 20% and need a more permanent tube put in to fix the problem. I am not really surprised, just not looking forward to that adventure if it comes to it. Ellie goes back to the ENT on Thursday and we will see what her ear looks like then.
4. Neve started blowing kisses this week. I had been working on them with her for about a week. Of course she blew Daddy the first kiss when she saw him on her walk at day-care.
5. We have a babysitter coming tonight so Nick and I can go out to dinner and celebrate his birthday in advance (since his birthday week is already going to be busy). Ellie has been asking if it is Friday for the past few days. She is excited for Kaitlin to come over and play. She asked if Kaitlin could sleep at her house. I told her know. Kaitlin is one of Neve's favorite teachers at day-care, so I think she will be excited to see her as well.
Friday, March 1, 2013
5 on Friday
1. I was supposed to go to Denver for a board meeting on Monday (bright and early with the plane leaving at 6:15AM). I got a call Sunday night around 9PM that they cancelled the meeting due to the snow in that area. On Monday morning they decided to go ahead with the meeting. Needless to say, I participated via conference call. Although I usually enjoy going to the meeting and getting to spend time with the board members, I was having a hard time leaving Neve overnight for the first time. Not sure why it is harder for me with her than it was with Ellie when I left her at 6 months.
2. On Tuesday we had snow. We live in Iowa and it is February. This shouldn't be too surprising. However, they failed to treat the streets prior to the snow. And the snow occurred during the morning commute. It took us 1 hour and 20 minutes to make our normal 10 minute drive to work. Included in that drive was a little mini-workout for Nick; it consisted of him and a few other kind drivers helping push 5 cars up a hill. Just another reason I love my husband--- he is willing to help strangers out... in his dress shoes and dress pants.
3. Neve had her post-op with the ENT... the tubes look great and her hearing is at 100%!
4. It is amazing what a difference a few months make. At the beginning of winter Ellie was not a fan of playing outside in the snow. Now she cannot get enough of it and gets really excited to help Daddy shovel, make "Frosty's" and make snow angels. Neve loves it when we walk outside and it is snowing--- she laughs and squeals.
5. On Thursday night I had the opportunity to listen to the President of the Chicago Federal Reserve speak. It was a neat experience.
2. On Tuesday we had snow. We live in Iowa and it is February. This shouldn't be too surprising. However, they failed to treat the streets prior to the snow. And the snow occurred during the morning commute. It took us 1 hour and 20 minutes to make our normal 10 minute drive to work. Included in that drive was a little mini-workout for Nick; it consisted of him and a few other kind drivers helping push 5 cars up a hill. Just another reason I love my husband--- he is willing to help strangers out... in his dress shoes and dress pants.
3. Neve had her post-op with the ENT... the tubes look great and her hearing is at 100%!
4. It is amazing what a difference a few months make. At the beginning of winter Ellie was not a fan of playing outside in the snow. Now she cannot get enough of it and gets really excited to help Daddy shovel, make "Frosty's" and make snow angels. Neve loves it when we walk outside and it is snowing--- she laughs and squeals.
5. On Thursday night I had the opportunity to listen to the President of the Chicago Federal Reserve speak. It was a neat experience.
Friday, February 22, 2013
5 on Friday
1. We had a nice relaxing weekend finished off with a dinner at friends' house.
2. Nick and I even found time to brew up some beer last weekend! We were getting a little behind.
3. Neve went to visit the ENT on Monday... and had tubes put in on Thursday.
4. The tubes must be working... Neve took her first steps on Thursday night! She has also been really, really happy since the surgery.
5. Ellie was really excited to see snow on the ground this morning. I walked into her room, only to find her looking out the window at the snow.
2. Nick and I even found time to brew up some beer last weekend! We were getting a little behind.
3. Neve went to visit the ENT on Monday... and had tubes put in on Thursday.
4. The tubes must be working... Neve took her first steps on Thursday night! She has also been really, really happy since the surgery.
5. Ellie was really excited to see snow on the ground this morning. I walked into her room, only to find her looking out the window at the snow.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
5 on... Sunday
1. Happy belated Valentine's Day! Ellie was so excited for it and kept asking if tomorrow was going to be Valentine's Day all week.
2. Neve went to the Dr. to check the status of her ears (due to ear infections and the fluid never going away completely). Sure enough, there was still fluid in her ear. Off to the ENT we will go tomorrow.
3. I was able to get out and have a fun lunch with my sister last week. Was nice to have a quiet, relaxful lunch without kiddos.
4. Last Sunday we got together at one of my college friends' house for dinner. I love seeing the kids interact and it is nice to catch up.
5. Neve is teething. Which means she is getting up at night. I really hope that between the top two teeth coming in and tubes for the ears she will start sleeping through the night again. I miss my sleep.
2. Neve went to the Dr. to check the status of her ears (due to ear infections and the fluid never going away completely). Sure enough, there was still fluid in her ear. Off to the ENT we will go tomorrow.
3. I was able to get out and have a fun lunch with my sister last week. Was nice to have a quiet, relaxful lunch without kiddos.
4. Last Sunday we got together at one of my college friends' house for dinner. I love seeing the kids interact and it is nice to catch up.
5. Neve is teething. Which means she is getting up at night. I really hope that between the top two teeth coming in and tubes for the ears she will start sleeping through the night again. I miss my sleep.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Grandpa's Train
Liam and Neve were the perfect age for Grandpa's Train at Christmas this year. They were young enough that they just sat there while Grandpa made the train move on the tracks. They loved it!
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