Wednesday, July 30, 2008
A Dream Reached
I've never seen him with such a HUGE smile on his face and he would have sat in that truck all day had he been allowed to. He now has a fireman's hat and sticker to remember this moment with!
Seth Quote
Monday, July 28, 2008
1st BIG Show
The show was a bit short, but in any event Seth had a great time!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Go SEE It!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Dear Diary #3
Seriously... I've taken all that I can take at this point something needs to give! Last night as I thought I was going to have a blissful night of sleep I was rudely awakened by some serious sickies that tortured my stomach every hour on the hour the entire night! AHHH! What gives? So after I had all that I could take I called my mom this morning at 6am and asked her to take me to the ER. After 4 long long long hours I came home rehydrated and feeling almost back to normal. I then took a much needed nap followed by my hubs bringing me home all of the fruit that I was craving. He cut it all up for me and I had a little feast on cantalope, pineapple and grapes. My belly is now feeling much more content and I'm thinking that hopefully I have kicked the worst of this beast! Thank you to all of my wonderful friends and family for your kind blog comments, texts and phone calls. Thank you to my mom for waiting ever so patiently in the ER this morning, it was truly torture. Thank you to my hubs and my wonderful son for being right by my side, taking care of me and loving me. I am a lucky lady! Here's looking forward to the new momma!
~ JLC
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dear Diary #2
Dear Diary,
The rollercoaster that took a break for most of yesterday has recharged itself and has been moving at full warp speed for the past 16 or so hours. I am at a loss at this point. I'm sick to my stomach, food turns me off so I'm forcing it down, I'm going to the bathroom literally every 10 minutes when I'm awake and every two hours when I'm trying to sleep. Sleep has become a foreign concept at this point and I think that if I were able to sleep for a bit that I would feel ten times better.
I'm bummed because I was supposed to go into work for a few hours to make some extra money, but I couldn't even get out of bed this am. Ro took Seth to Pat's for the day and I'm desperately saying my prayers and hoping to feel better soon.
Before Seth left this morning he yelled up, "Feel better mommy!" It broke my heart! So at this point I'm trying to think positive thoughts ( a friend told me a positive attitude equals positive feelings so I'll try that!), drink as much as possible and eat as much as I can muster. I know that all women go through this, but when you are deep in the midst of it you feel like you are dying and that you are the only one. So for now I'm thinking positive thoughts! Please send some vibes my way!
JLC
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Diary Entry
Dear Diary,
The past few days have been a crazy whirlwind of emotions, sickies and the feeling of being so very grateful! Since Sunday I have felt as if there is a rollercoaster ride going on inside my belly and the people on it are just have a grand old time and don't want to get off! I've had my ups and downs throughout the ride and today it feels like for maybe just a little while the people are sick of the ride and are giving me a little break. So needless to say, I've been down and out and laying flat on my back at any given chance. Food has become a neccessity, but a foreign concept to me. I've been living off oyster crackers, grapes, ramen noodle soup and rice crispies, but at least they are staying in my belly!
My husband has been a lifesaver! He has picked up the slack, given baths, read bedtime stories, etc. You name it, he's helped with it and I am so very very grateful for him!
This pregancy feels very different in the fact that for Seth as long as I had food in my belly I was fine, but this time I'm eating as much as I can muster, but it hasn't made much of a difference in the way I feel. So, as I always say, "This too shall pass!" I'm trying not to stress because in time I will feel more like myself. No worries! So until next week...
~ JLC
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Where to Start?
Beyond all of my bellyaching we have been having all kinds of summer fun. Here are some views into our days...
Rainy day playdoh funBreaking in the new playset with friends
Fair fun
The last summer parade of '08
Thursday, July 17, 2008
It's DONE
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
FACT
Now that's a Parade
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Favorite Day
Monday, July 14, 2008
Letterboxing
We decided to give Seth the letterboxing stamp instead
All smiles in front of a beautiful waterfall!
My boys
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Who needs a water park just come to The Charlton's!
I actually tried the slide and it is super fun! Rod also tried it and the whole slide tipped to one side and that was even funnier!
Today is a rainy day so we are trying to keep busy. Here's to a rain free and fun week!
PS~ Happy Birthday today to
Dad, Big Ro & Papa Charlton!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Old McDonald Has a Farm
Feeding the goats
Memories with Grandma and Poppy
First pony ride
Our new friend Paprika the Alpaca
I have a ton more pics and videos, but these were the best of the best. Tonight Seth's first Thursday night at Grandma and Poppy's and Ro and my first date night of the summer. I think we are headed to the Boathouse for dinner. YUM!
I still have to post the pics from the waterslide party on Tuesday. I'll try and post them tomorrow. Have a great day!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Summer Fun
We spent the 4th in Lowville for their 200th year celebration
The sunset amongst the windmills on the way home on the 4th
Our friends the Voss' had a big BBQ on the 5th. The kids played themselves silly and our friend Eric was a hit as always with the kids. Kristen made her famous fruit salad and all the kids wanted a taste of Eric's!
Sunday night the playset started going up. Thank you one more time to Rod for helping Ro. It is about 96% done now! A pic of the final product to come.
We have also been busy this week. Yesterday was jam packed. We went to storytime at the library then headed to the beach followed by a trial run of our waterslide last night. In the middle of that Seth took a three and a half hour nap. Little bean was tired out. Pics to come from Mondays adventures when I upload them later today!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Beachy Day
Tomorrow we are going to the farmer's market. YIPPEE!