We are still alive and kicking! Adult children now for the older two and HS for Katie! Wow!!!
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This is impressive last year and this year...Carry on
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Saturday, March 15, 2014
Well, I didn't do any better apparently....
It's only been since November this time since I posted, but here we are... March already.
The kids are early risers, even on spring break. Up since before 7:00...wonder where they get that? Hmmm.... Anyway, it is going to be a pretty day and tonight they will go with John for a Boy Scout sleep over at The Adventure Science Center in Nashville http://www.adventuresci.com/ and they are very excited!!
Kate and I will stay home, have dinner and watch a show before she goes to bed. Eventually, she will get to go, too, but even though she is sure she's really "big", she isn't quite there yet...yet.
In about two and a half months it will be summer break again and that will mean swimming and late bedtime and sunshine and tan lines...and the kids on bikes and at the park and picnics...sounds like I'm wishing time away but I know how much fun they'll have. Now...if only I knew how to make them not fight, which has become somewhat the norm here, I'd be golden...
Lauren will be 11 in 20 days...where did my baby go? She's so tall now...and emotional...and sweet...and funny. Sings and dances...she's amazing. She's the reason I started this blog. She's who made me a mom. She taught me that it's awesome and scary at the same time to have a piece of you walking around outside your body. That it is possible to love someone with your whole heart...every day...
It's only been since November this time since I posted, but here we are... March already.
The kids are early risers, even on spring break. Up since before 7:00...wonder where they get that? Hmmm.... Anyway, it is going to be a pretty day and tonight they will go with John for a Boy Scout sleep over at The Adventure Science Center in Nashville http://www.adventuresci.com/ and they are very excited!!
Kate and I will stay home, have dinner and watch a show before she goes to bed. Eventually, she will get to go, too, but even though she is sure she's really "big", she isn't quite there yet...yet.
In about two and a half months it will be summer break again and that will mean swimming and late bedtime and sunshine and tan lines...and the kids on bikes and at the park and picnics...sounds like I'm wishing time away but I know how much fun they'll have. Now...if only I knew how to make them not fight, which has become somewhat the norm here, I'd be golden...
Lauren will be 11 in 20 days...where did my baby go? She's so tall now...and emotional...and sweet...and funny. Sings and dances...she's amazing. She's the reason I started this blog. She's who made me a mom. She taught me that it's awesome and scary at the same time to have a piece of you walking around outside your body. That it is possible to love someone with your whole heart...every day...
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Talk about the 'land of the abandoned blog'....geez
Slacker.
Me, obviously.
Here's the latest:
Lauren, age 10 1/2 going on 18...enjoying 5th grade (mostly), loves LOVES Honors Choir, is playing flute and 'finally (her words, not mine) getting the fingerings'...she likes a few boys here and there but is not boy crazy thankfully. Her reading level has come up to where it needs to be quite quickly this school year and I'm very proud of her efforts, tho I sometimes have to force the effort...but whatever it takes!
Jack, who will be 7 in less than a month, has charmed his 1st grade teacher just has he has charmed all of the teachers he has ever had. He enjoys math (who are these kids???), has tons of friends, is a little chatty in class (NO CLUE where he gets that!) and takes his lunch almost everyday tho he is trying to expand his food choices...trying to. He just finished his fourth season of Franklin Baseball http://fbc.baberuthonline.com/engine.asp?area=league&aid=70 and he enjoyed it a lot. He is also LOVING Cub Scouts and is in pack 151. This kid was made for Boy Scouts!
Kate, age 2 1/2 going on 16...enjoys life. TALKING, no exaggeration, she talks non stop, loves dressing up as Snow White, or a cheerleader, or a cheerleader/Snow White/super hero and then says, "ZOOOOOOOOM!" as she runs down the hallway. Her favorite thing to yell from my bedroom where she plays and watches tv is, "MO SHOW!!!" when Doc McStuffins has ended, or is near ending...about half the time she throws in a "Please!" without being asked. She eats nearly anything we offer her, and almost always eats from our plate or bowl no matter what we are eating.
Franklin is a great match for us. Lots to do and see, places to go, great friends, and pretty amazing weather most all of the time.
John and I are still working out, and getting healthier and stronger and trying to set good examples for our kids to see exercise is GOOD! and makes us feel better and have more energy!!
I'll try to not go another YEAR without posting, but we'll see how it goes....
More later...
Slacker.
Me, obviously.
Here's the latest:
Lauren, age 10 1/2 going on 18...enjoying 5th grade (mostly), loves LOVES Honors Choir, is playing flute and 'finally (her words, not mine) getting the fingerings'...she likes a few boys here and there but is not boy crazy thankfully. Her reading level has come up to where it needs to be quite quickly this school year and I'm very proud of her efforts, tho I sometimes have to force the effort...but whatever it takes!
Jack, who will be 7 in less than a month, has charmed his 1st grade teacher just has he has charmed all of the teachers he has ever had. He enjoys math (who are these kids???), has tons of friends, is a little chatty in class (NO CLUE where he gets that!) and takes his lunch almost everyday tho he is trying to expand his food choices...trying to. He just finished his fourth season of Franklin Baseball http://fbc.baberuthonline.com/engine.asp?area=league&aid=70 and he enjoyed it a lot. He is also LOVING Cub Scouts and is in pack 151. This kid was made for Boy Scouts!
Kate, age 2 1/2 going on 16...enjoys life. TALKING, no exaggeration, she talks non stop, loves dressing up as Snow White, or a cheerleader, or a cheerleader/Snow White/super hero and then says, "ZOOOOOOOOM!" as she runs down the hallway. Her favorite thing to yell from my bedroom where she plays and watches tv is, "MO SHOW!!!" when Doc McStuffins has ended, or is near ending...about half the time she throws in a "Please!" without being asked. She eats nearly anything we offer her, and almost always eats from our plate or bowl no matter what we are eating.
Franklin is a great match for us. Lots to do and see, places to go, great friends, and pretty amazing weather most all of the time.
John and I are still working out, and getting healthier and stronger and trying to set good examples for our kids to see exercise is GOOD! and makes us feel better and have more energy!!
I'll try to not go another YEAR without posting, but we'll see how it goes....
More later...
Monday, October 01, 2012
Lesson for this morning
Lauren was trying to convince Katie to eat. She said, "Do you know how to take a bite?" and Katie nodded her head. "Do you know how to chew?" and she nodded again. "Then do that. Then you have to digest your food. But first it has to go down your sarc....sarc...sarcophagus!" I waited and said, "Esophagus?" Lauren said, "Yes!! That's it! Esophagus!"
Oh, the conversations that happen here...
Lauren was trying to convince Katie to eat. She said, "Do you know how to take a bite?" and Katie nodded her head. "Do you know how to chew?" and she nodded again. "Then do that. Then you have to digest your food. But first it has to go down your sarc....sarc...sarcophagus!" I waited and said, "Esophagus?" Lauren said, "Yes!! That's it! Esophagus!"
Oh, the conversations that happen here...
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!!!!
This summer was the travel summer. First Texas for a beautiful wedding and visiting family we don't see nearly often enough and then Gatlinburg. We are lucky to get to do so many fun things with our children. We stayed with Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg and have stayed with them for ten years http://www.mountainchalets.com/ . New adventures in Gatlinburg included a new miniature golf course http://losttreasuregolf.com/ , the Hollywood Star Car Museum http://www.starcarstn.com/ , and they got to Pan for Gems http://www.pfgemmine.com/. One of the neatest was a drive through zoo call Circle G Ranch http://www.ridecamels.com/ Of course, we also enjoy the Smoky Mountain National Park http://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htmWe took lots of pictures and I will post a few after they are uploaded.
School starts WAY TOO SOON and then Kate and I will have to find a schedule that works for us without Jack and Lauren... Sigh...
This summer was the travel summer. First Texas for a beautiful wedding and visiting family we don't see nearly often enough and then Gatlinburg. We are lucky to get to do so many fun things with our children. We stayed with Mountain Rentals of Gatlinburg and have stayed with them for ten years http://www.mountainchalets.com/ . New adventures in Gatlinburg included a new miniature golf course http://losttreasuregolf.com/ , the Hollywood Star Car Museum http://www.starcarstn.com/ , and they got to Pan for Gems http://www.pfgemmine.com/. One of the neatest was a drive through zoo call Circle G Ranch http://www.ridecamels.com/ Of course, we also enjoy the Smoky Mountain National Park http://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htmWe took lots of pictures and I will post a few after they are uploaded.
School starts WAY TOO SOON and then Kate and I will have to find a schedule that works for us without Jack and Lauren... Sigh...
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012
TRADITION!!!
All 3 of my children love...
Blue's Clues. Lauren loved "buppy" (a combinations of blue and puppy). Jack loved "bow bow" (the sound she makes when she 'talks') and now Kate waves and dances when the show starts and says, "bow? bow?". It makes John and me smile to see a third child love this show. The sad news is, it hasn't been new since August 2006. But now, we watch with her and sing the songs and know what is coming up next and realize Blue Puppy is back in our lives and that's a good thing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue%27s_Clues
Saturday, June 02, 2012
Today was one of those days....
Everything worked just how you would hope. We got up on time, and Jack LOVED the Tiny Tike Triathlon and rode and ran his heart out. At the end, he got his medal and while holding it, said, "This is such an honor." He makes me smile.
After the triathlon, we came home and got ready to go to the zoo. It was the biggest crowd I have ever seen at the zoo with normal visitors plus 3 corporate events going on. We take a picnic and were able to sit under the enormous shade tree and enjoy the amazing weather. We saw the new giraffe exhibit and went through the dinosaur exhibit twice!! Jack and Lauren loved it and Kate waved and smiled at all of the dinos! I lo
ve having a membership!
After we left the zoo, we drove around for a little bit so Kate could nap and once she woke up, we stopped at Sonic for ice cream. With this awesome weather, we went to the park so the kids could run some more. Jack is trying to learn to swing on his own, which frustrates him a lot!! Lauren loved monkey bars and can skip the ones that hang from a chain. Kate really enjoys the slide that is just her size, or likes to climb on anything...
Since it was so nice, we opted for dinner where we could sit outside and eat. Lauren DID NOT enjoy to smokers!! DID! NOT! and listed all of the problems that smoking causes and declared if it were up to her, she'd outlaw cigarettes and drugs. Except for the good drugs....and then asked John why he was drinking beer (of all things!), and totally judged him, too!
After coming home and taking baths, today was determined to be a rousing success!!! Dare I say, perfect!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
It's hard to wrap my mind around the fact that tomorrow is the last day I will ever take Jack to preschool. In just a few short weeks, he'll be starting kindergarten. Out in the real world, with real kids...and not so many hugs and loves and mothering. Sigh...
It's also hard to believe Lauren is nearly done with 3rd grade. Next year will be her last in elementary school...I KNOW I am not ready for that!!!
The big bonus for Lauren and Jack is that next year, they will go to lunch at the same time which will (initially anyway) thrill them both!! By then, Kate will be so big and so busy, we will have time for just the two of us. I'll feel a huge empty spot where Jack normally is during the day.
Time flies when you're having fun, so we must be having the time of our lives!!
Monday, May 07, 2012
Month by month Kate
Month by month Kate, a set on Flickr.
FINALLY! Another post...all about Kate this time!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Winter...blah
There was a snow day a few days ago...and no snow to back it up...I'm not kidding. The roads were dry. Bone. Dry. Welcome to Tennessee!
I will say, winter here isn't too bad. Short sleeves aren't unheard of at least once a week.
Lauren has moved up a reading level (YAY!!!) and has been moved to a higher math, too! She is amazing. Jack is learning and growing so much and often saying "Yes, sir" and "Yes, ma'am" which is so sweet to hear. Kate is almost a year old. Like to show you her hair when you ask, her tummy sometimes...smiles a lot and giggles often.
All I can ask for!!
More later...
There was a snow day a few days ago...and no snow to back it up...I'm not kidding. The roads were dry. Bone. Dry. Welcome to Tennessee!
I will say, winter here isn't too bad. Short sleeves aren't unheard of at least once a week.
Lauren has moved up a reading level (YAY!!!) and has been moved to a higher math, too! She is amazing. Jack is learning and growing so much and often saying "Yes, sir" and "Yes, ma'am" which is so sweet to hear. Kate is almost a year old. Like to show you her hair when you ask, her tummy sometimes...smiles a lot and giggles often.
All I can ask for!!
More later...
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas!
So, Christmas is about traditions, right? Normally the answer to this question is easy...this year is different.
Last Christmas Eve, we waited for John to get off of work and tried to head to Princeton, but it was snowing and sleeting. By the time we got to the Evansville Airport, we decided it was too nasty to go, so we turned around and waited for morning. When the trip is short, quick change of plans is no big deal.
This year, our trip is (relatively) easy, but takes a bit more planning. Months of hemming and hawing about what to do finally came down to spending Christmas Eve in TN, waking here Christmas morning and opening gifts. Then, we head to IN for one night, only to come back so John can be at work on the 27th. I'm glad we are so close to have this option, but I wish we could stay longer.
On the 28th we are having company which will both surprise and THRILL the kids AND US!!
Traditions change with time, but the reason for the season stays the same. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thanksgiving break
Rebecca has said, and I agree, that she has never seen a state that likes to go to school less than Tennessee. We have a lot of breaks during the year, similar to a year round calendar, without being a year round school system. We got out of school yesterday at 12:30 p.m., and will go back on Nov. 28. A week off at Thanksgiving is a long time, but we will be heading to Indiana and doing lots of visiting, so that will be very nice.
I feel like I need to post what I am thankful for, though I am sure I will miss more than a few things: I am thankful for John. He's funny and loving and a great dad. For the kids, all three of them make me laugh and smile daily. They make me remember to slow down, and sometimes cause me to. I am thankful for my parents and in laws. They have helped in more ways than they will ever know. For all of my friends, near and far. For (don't laugh) free long distance. Helps me feel closer to everyone. For a roof over my head, food on my plate and heat in my house. I am also thankful we found a church we really like with truly nice people. For a vehicle I don't worry too much about. And I am thankful for my health.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Rebecca has said, and I agree, that she has never seen a state that likes to go to school less than Tennessee. We have a lot of breaks during the year, similar to a year round calendar, without being a year round school system. We got out of school yesterday at 12:30 p.m., and will go back on Nov. 28. A week off at Thanksgiving is a long time, but we will be heading to Indiana and doing lots of visiting, so that will be very nice.
I feel like I need to post what I am thankful for, though I am sure I will miss more than a few things: I am thankful for John. He's funny and loving and a great dad. For the kids, all three of them make me laugh and smile daily. They make me remember to slow down, and sometimes cause me to. I am thankful for my parents and in laws. They have helped in more ways than they will ever know. For all of my friends, near and far. For (don't laugh) free long distance. Helps me feel closer to everyone. For a roof over my head, food on my plate and heat in my house. I am also thankful we found a church we really like with truly nice people. For a vehicle I don't worry too much about. And I am thankful for my health.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
I cannot believe how fast the end of the year is coming! We have Thanksgiving, JACK'S 5TH BIRTHDAY!!!, and then Christmas. Wow. In a year with a major move and a new baby, time flies even faster I think!
Trying to figure out where to put our Christmas tree is proving tricky and the fact that Jack wants us to decorate RIGHT NOW is not putting any less pressure on us! Wonder if he's buying into the early commercialization of Christmas...
Choir practices, Girl Scouts and running club, on top of PTO are making a full schedule! Not to mention each of the big kids have a church Christmas program and one at school! I love it! I do. I just wish we didn't have to rush.
Trying to figure out where to put our Christmas tree is proving tricky and the fact that Jack wants us to decorate RIGHT NOW is not putting any less pressure on us! Wonder if he's buying into the early commercialization of Christmas...
Choir practices, Girl Scouts and running club, on top of PTO are making a full schedule! Not to mention each of the big kids have a church Christmas program and one at school! I love it! I do. I just wish we didn't have to rush.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Halloween!
We had a great party at Lauren's school on Halloween and then got to go trick or treating that night. The kids got a TON of candy and Kate got a nap. It was gorgeous weather!
More later...
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Fall break
Who gets a week long fall break? FSSD, that's who! So the launch of the iPhone perfectly aligned with Jenna's birthday party, so John did not get to go to Indiana with us. I packed up the kids and headed to Indiana. Friday night, we spent at Mother and Dad's house, got up Saturday morning and went to Rebecca and Bryan's house to let the kids play and visit. After that, we went to get Malee to head to Evansville for Cici's Pizza for lunch and going shopping at Sam's Club. When we got back in town, we went to Aunt Marie's house for a small family gathering for her 98th birthday. It's always good to see family, but it does make me miss granddad, especially when I see Uncle Norman. (as a side note, I originally typed his name as Normal, which makes me laugh because I know no normal Carnahans). We spent Saturday night at Chuck and Malee's house and then Sunday was PARTY DAY!
It's hard to believe Jenna is 4 already! We played, ate and watched gifts be opened and enjoyed. Then Daisie and Daphne got to come over and play for a while. Kate enjoyed a nap outside with Dusti holding her until they had to head home. From there, we headed to Jill's parents house to play with her kids for a couple of hours, then on to Janelle's house to play there too!
Finally on Monday, we headed back to the land of Dixie. It was good to be home. We missed John and I think he missed us, too. We played around and went out enjoyed ourselves since John was able to take some time off on Wed., Thurs and will again on Friday.
I'm glad for a week of fall break. Next break? A week off at Thanksgiving. Lots of breaks, but we'll make the best of all of them!!
More later...
Who gets a week long fall break? FSSD, that's who! So the launch of the iPhone perfectly aligned with Jenna's birthday party, so John did not get to go to Indiana with us. I packed up the kids and headed to Indiana. Friday night, we spent at Mother and Dad's house, got up Saturday morning and went to Rebecca and Bryan's house to let the kids play and visit. After that, we went to get Malee to head to Evansville for Cici's Pizza for lunch and going shopping at Sam's Club. When we got back in town, we went to Aunt Marie's house for a small family gathering for her 98th birthday. It's always good to see family, but it does make me miss granddad, especially when I see Uncle Norman. (as a side note, I originally typed his name as Normal, which makes me laugh because I know no normal Carnahans). We spent Saturday night at Chuck and Malee's house and then Sunday was PARTY DAY!
It's hard to believe Jenna is 4 already! We played, ate and watched gifts be opened and enjoyed. Then Daisie and Daphne got to come over and play for a while. Kate enjoyed a nap outside with Dusti holding her until they had to head home. From there, we headed to Jill's parents house to play with her kids for a couple of hours, then on to Janelle's house to play there too!
Finally on Monday, we headed back to the land of Dixie. It was good to be home. We missed John and I think he missed us, too. We played around and went out enjoyed ourselves since John was able to take some time off on Wed., Thurs and will again on Friday.
I'm glad for a week of fall break. Next break? A week off at Thanksgiving. Lots of breaks, but we'll make the best of all of them!!
More later...
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