I have realized today that I do not like to share my food. If you ask Bill he will say this is not a new discovery for him, but it sort of is for me. I have always given Bill a hard time for eating my food - like if I order french fries and he says he doesn't want any but then eats mine 10 at a time. However, I realized today that I don't even really like to share with my kids. When Cecelia became a toddler I started eating junkie food only when she was asleep because I didn't want her to eat the same crap I was eating. Now, I think I do it so I don't have to share. This morning I didn't have time to eat breakfast with the girls because I woke up late (whole other story - ah hem, Bill!). So after I dropped CeCe off at school I made myself some waffles. Of course, Delaney stood in front of me the entire time with her mouth wide open like a baby bird waiting for her bite. It was seriously a race to see who could be ready for the next bite first, each of us not wanting the other person to get more. I asked her repeatedly to go play but she just laughed and stood there with her mouth open.
Anyway, let this be a lesson. If we are ever given the opportunity to go out to eat together don't even think about asking for some of my food. hahaha.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
It's a Girl!
We are insane with excitement! The ultrasound yesterday showed a perfect and healthy baby girl. We are beyond grateful for this gift of life. We are not sure how we will handle a houseful of girls, but cannot quibble over gender when we have been so blessed.
When I think of how fortunate we are to be able to add to our family with relative ease it makes me want to cry. Sometimes I wonder how we got so lucky. Add to that the health and beauty of our children and it's almost too much to take in.
It's a completely different experience already knowing who's inside of me. It has given my baby an identity. We can make references to "her" and use the term "she". Being able to give her a name and completely prepare for her arrival is going to be so much fun. By the time she arrives it'll be like, "she's here".
Cecelia is asking so many questions about her - today she asked if she likes to splash in the water that she lives in. She also asked if the doctor will hold my leg and if I will push "like this" and made grunting sounds. I told her yes to all of the above and then she asked if she could come to the doctor when the baby comes. It's so cool having a child old enough to understand what's happening. Both the girls will be amazing older sisters.
I am so proud.
When I think of how fortunate we are to be able to add to our family with relative ease it makes me want to cry. Sometimes I wonder how we got so lucky. Add to that the health and beauty of our children and it's almost too much to take in.
It's a completely different experience already knowing who's inside of me. It has given my baby an identity. We can make references to "her" and use the term "she". Being able to give her a name and completely prepare for her arrival is going to be so much fun. By the time she arrives it'll be like, "she's here".
Cecelia is asking so many questions about her - today she asked if she likes to splash in the water that she lives in. She also asked if the doctor will hold my leg and if I will push "like this" and made grunting sounds. I told her yes to all of the above and then she asked if she could come to the doctor when the baby comes. It's so cool having a child old enough to understand what's happening. Both the girls will be amazing older sisters.
I am so proud.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
More Observations and Events
The camera is still not working (I guess that means I have to bring it in to get looked at - like who has time??). Anyway, you'll just have to suffer through my words alone for now.
This last week was fairly uneventful aside from a few observations and events.
Bill and I went to see Juno on Sunday. I think I would have been better off seeing it before all the hype, but we definitely enjoyed it none the less and I would watch it again for sure.
I went back to the restaurant after a 2 week break from serving and decided I have never shared my thoughts on that whole thing since I started this blogging business.
I really like my Saturday nights because it gets me out of the house and in to a fun environment and also provides a nice extra little bit of cash every week. I wouldn't want to do it anymore than my one night a week, though. The hours are long and I think it would take the fun out of it.
But before I let this topic go I would like to point out that I obviously make my money off of tips from the customers. There are quite a few people who work there that live off of their serving job alone (which I did for years in college!). My theory on tipping is as follows: Tip on service. If your server sucks, so does their tip. If their service is so-so or excellent, so should be their tip. A "good" tip is 15%. That is typical. A tip that we are grateful for is 20%. Anything over that will make your servers whole night. If you are in a big group you need to either let your server know ahead of time that you want seperate checks or just be a grown up and split the bill with your friends and/or family. I mean, is it really going to kill you if you end up buying Aunt Susie's cosmopolitan? If your food sucks it is not your servers fault and you should not deduct from your tip. If the manager or establishment takes something off of your bill you should still tip as if you had the full bill - after all, your server did still bring it out to you, back to the kitchen, etc, etc. Lastly, if you are sitting at a table for 3 hours but don't have a large bill you should tip extra for taking up a space that could have been filled at least once or twice by more paying/tipping customers.
There! My own personal tipping guide. And, since this is my blog these are obviously my opinions and you are always welcome to agree or disagree.
I have so much more to touch on - like Cecelia's need to ask a million questions lately and Delaney's desire to comb her hair with her fork, but since I took up more time than I thought on the whole waitress thing I'll have to get back to you.
This last week was fairly uneventful aside from a few observations and events.
Bill and I went to see Juno on Sunday. I think I would have been better off seeing it before all the hype, but we definitely enjoyed it none the less and I would watch it again for sure.
I went back to the restaurant after a 2 week break from serving and decided I have never shared my thoughts on that whole thing since I started this blogging business.
I really like my Saturday nights because it gets me out of the house and in to a fun environment and also provides a nice extra little bit of cash every week. I wouldn't want to do it anymore than my one night a week, though. The hours are long and I think it would take the fun out of it.
But before I let this topic go I would like to point out that I obviously make my money off of tips from the customers. There are quite a few people who work there that live off of their serving job alone (which I did for years in college!). My theory on tipping is as follows: Tip on service. If your server sucks, so does their tip. If their service is so-so or excellent, so should be their tip. A "good" tip is 15%. That is typical. A tip that we are grateful for is 20%. Anything over that will make your servers whole night. If you are in a big group you need to either let your server know ahead of time that you want seperate checks or just be a grown up and split the bill with your friends and/or family. I mean, is it really going to kill you if you end up buying Aunt Susie's cosmopolitan? If your food sucks it is not your servers fault and you should not deduct from your tip. If the manager or establishment takes something off of your bill you should still tip as if you had the full bill - after all, your server did still bring it out to you, back to the kitchen, etc, etc. Lastly, if you are sitting at a table for 3 hours but don't have a large bill you should tip extra for taking up a space that could have been filled at least once or twice by more paying/tipping customers.
There! My own personal tipping guide. And, since this is my blog these are obviously my opinions and you are always welcome to agree or disagree.
I have so much more to touch on - like Cecelia's need to ask a million questions lately and Delaney's desire to comb her hair with her fork, but since I took up more time than I thought on the whole waitress thing I'll have to get back to you.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Moorhead
We made it to Moorhead this weekend to see baby Alex - look at that hilarious picture of him!! He is soooo adorable and a really good baby.
The older kids had fun too, although Delaney's nose turned in to a faucet the minute we got there and Cecelia was all of a sudden a cough machine. I'm sure the house was bleached and lysoled to death after we left!
We had a good trip, good car ride, good weather, all that. I got to see some other friends and their little ones as well which is always a total bonus. As said before, it sure would be nice if we all lived closer.
We're all home now suffering from more sub zero temperatures. I am SO SICK OF IT ALREADY! The weather is making me hate everything and turning me in to a crabby monster. I hate boots, I hate hats, I hate mittens (like anyone keeps them on for more than 5 seconds!), I hate coats, I hate wind and snow and my breath being taken away the minute I step outside. And mostly, I hate carseats and having to stand in the cold to buckle everyone in.
Dare I say, I mean, actually say that it's time for the dreaded MINIVAN? I swore to never own one but that theory only works if you live in Florida.
Anyway, there's my rant for the day. Supposedly it's going to warm up starting tomorrow. I mean, is it too much to ask to just be able to go for a 10 minute walk?
Stay warm and think spring.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
Well, my camera is NOT cooperating with me today as I have been trying to take pictures of the girls in their matching brown cordurey Valentine outfits. What's the point of having them "matchy-matchy" if I can't share their cuteness with the world??? Anyway, I'll keep trying, but no promises. Again, darn technology.
Also this week I had another doctor visit to check up on the bun. 152 beats a minute - and loud! Mom has gained 7 lbs this month! (could it have been the buffets in AZ?). Blood pressure is extremely low - as usual (something like 80/60, I don't really get the numbers). And, the triple screen blood was drawn as well. Most exciting was the scheduling of the ultrasound. March 3rd people! I can't wait to see the babe, to see that all is well, see who's nose he/she is wearing and maybe, just maybe, finding out if it's a Bill or A.J. junior. The anticipation should get me through the end of this miserable month.
I am feeling great - still - and the kids are doing great as well. Bill is taking good care of me which I appreciate more than he knows. Nightly backrubs, cleaning house, wearing the kids out, the list goes on and on. It's nice to know that he's at least trying to sympathize with something that he can never fully comprehend or understand - third time around or not.
Kids are now watching a Barney Valentine movie, we've finished our Valentine projects and they are now drying upstairs so they're ready to show off for Mom and Dad at pick-up time.
We're off to Moorhead this weekend - weather permitting - to meet Alex. Can't wait!!! Baby fever!!
Also this week I had another doctor visit to check up on the bun. 152 beats a minute - and loud! Mom has gained 7 lbs this month! (could it have been the buffets in AZ?). Blood pressure is extremely low - as usual (something like 80/60, I don't really get the numbers). And, the triple screen blood was drawn as well. Most exciting was the scheduling of the ultrasound. March 3rd people! I can't wait to see the babe, to see that all is well, see who's nose he/she is wearing and maybe, just maybe, finding out if it's a Bill or A.J. junior. The anticipation should get me through the end of this miserable month.
I am feeling great - still - and the kids are doing great as well. Bill is taking good care of me which I appreciate more than he knows. Nightly backrubs, cleaning house, wearing the kids out, the list goes on and on. It's nice to know that he's at least trying to sympathize with something that he can never fully comprehend or understand - third time around or not.
Kids are now watching a Barney Valentine movie, we've finished our Valentine projects and they are now drying upstairs so they're ready to show off for Mom and Dad at pick-up time.
We're off to Moorhead this weekend - weather permitting - to meet Alex. Can't wait!!! Baby fever!!
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