The hard part about committing to blog or journal at regular intervals is that you sometimes ending up having no idea what to say. That's where I'm at today on the whole thing. The only big thing from the last week is that John and I decided to get rid of our land line and run solely on our cell phones. It will end up saving us at least $53 each month, which is really nice. However, in order to make this work, we need to physically switch cell phones with each other. John's plan has 10 favorite numbers and mine only has 5, but I'm the one that talks and texts with more people. Kind of an inconvenience to switch everything over, but it will so be worth it. I'm hoping to have everything switched and the land line cut off mid-August.
Oh, and it was John's birthday on Tuesday. We didn't do much, just had a dinner and dessert with his mom, since she was in town. He got some stuff that he's really happy with and he enjoyed his birthday a lot better than last year's (I think I was sick). I am so lucky to be his wife and I love him so much!
Yep, that's about all for today. Need to get some stuff done before K gets here to be babysat.
The goings on of our geeky little family and the musings and soapbox moments of the lone female in the group.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Weekend Sans Kids
Over the past few weeks I've been doing really well with getting back on track with housework and have even started exercising.
The boys went to my mum and step-dad's for the weekend, so John and I had the weekend to ourselves. We watched RED, finally, and really enjoyed it. Then on Saturday we spent the morning doing errands together and that evening we checked out a new gaming store. We had a lazy day on Sunday and I had a big nap, because I woke up at 4:30 am and wasn't able to get back to sleep. Insomnia sucks!
Monday my new calendar for the next school year came in the mail. I'm a huge geek and new calendar day is actually one of my favourite days of the year. It feels like starting things fresh again and I love it! I also did a thorough cleaning of my entrance hallway and closet. I've decided to pick one 'room' to focus on each month and this month was that.
The boys came home on Tuesday and since then I've been battling Brettley's swollen eye. It's the same eye he had surgery on, but the swelling isn't related to the surgery. Caleb had the same thing happen a few months ago and after a few days of Benadryl he was fine again. Brett's eye looked just horrible yesterday, but is definitely improved today. That's about all that's going on here.
The boys went to my mum and step-dad's for the weekend, so John and I had the weekend to ourselves. We watched RED, finally, and really enjoyed it. Then on Saturday we spent the morning doing errands together and that evening we checked out a new gaming store. We had a lazy day on Sunday and I had a big nap, because I woke up at 4:30 am and wasn't able to get back to sleep. Insomnia sucks!
Monday my new calendar for the next school year came in the mail. I'm a huge geek and new calendar day is actually one of my favourite days of the year. It feels like starting things fresh again and I love it! I also did a thorough cleaning of my entrance hallway and closet. I've decided to pick one 'room' to focus on each month and this month was that.
The boys came home on Tuesday and since then I've been battling Brettley's swollen eye. It's the same eye he had surgery on, but the swelling isn't related to the surgery. Caleb had the same thing happen a few months ago and after a few days of Benadryl he was fine again. Brett's eye looked just horrible yesterday, but is definitely improved today. That's about all that's going on here.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Strabismus Surgery 2.0
Last Wednesday I started planning my best friend's baby shower. I've never planned one before and I've only been to 1 (my own, which was really casual), so it's been a big learning experience for me. I thrive on planning things, though, so that part is working out really well for me.
The 4 boys and I went to the park last Thursday, which we all really enjoyed. I don't watch K again until the 23rd or 24th, which I think makes the boys miss him a lot.
Friday mostly consisted of my allergies being REALLY bad. I have never ever had allergies as bad as this year and they normally only last a couple of weeks but I've now had them for a couple of months. It's kind of a big pain. That morning Caleb told me that the Little Einsteins show was confused because percussive instruments aren't woodwinds, brass or strings. I didn't realize until then just how much interest he actually takes in music.
Our weekend pretty much consisted of getting everything ready for Brett's surgery. Caleb and Ty stayed at my dad's place on Sunday and Monday night. Brett's surgery itself went really well. He was all smiles for everyone that day, which I think was refreshing for the nurses, doctors, etc from the sounds of it. We left the hospital a lot earlier than we'd thought, and went and visited with a friend for a bit, while Brettley enjoyed having their play room to himself. That night he woke up crying at 2 am, so we put him in our bed on John's side and John decided to sleep on the floor (still not sure why). This is kind of a big deal in our family because I'm really firm on the whole not giving our kids permission to sleep in our bed unless they're REALLY sick thing. Anyway, he finally fell back asleep until he woke up at 5 am and proceeded to get sick no less than 8 times in the next 2 hours and 10 minutes before he finally stopped. The poor boy, he kept saying "all done" and you could tell he wanted more than anything for it to just stop. He napped for a couple of hours and then was fine and perky for the rest of the day. We're pretty sure it was a delayed reaction to the anesthetic and morphine he'd had the day before. His eye looks good though and I can tell that the surgery helped. I'm really hoping it's the last one, though.
Not a lot else is going on, the big news this week was the surgery and its after-effects. Now we're just getting things ready for the boys to spend a long weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
The 4 boys and I went to the park last Thursday, which we all really enjoyed. I don't watch K again until the 23rd or 24th, which I think makes the boys miss him a lot.
Friday mostly consisted of my allergies being REALLY bad. I have never ever had allergies as bad as this year and they normally only last a couple of weeks but I've now had them for a couple of months. It's kind of a big pain. That morning Caleb told me that the Little Einsteins show was confused because percussive instruments aren't woodwinds, brass or strings. I didn't realize until then just how much interest he actually takes in music.
Our weekend pretty much consisted of getting everything ready for Brett's surgery. Caleb and Ty stayed at my dad's place on Sunday and Monday night. Brett's surgery itself went really well. He was all smiles for everyone that day, which I think was refreshing for the nurses, doctors, etc from the sounds of it. We left the hospital a lot earlier than we'd thought, and went and visited with a friend for a bit, while Brettley enjoyed having their play room to himself. That night he woke up crying at 2 am, so we put him in our bed on John's side and John decided to sleep on the floor (still not sure why). This is kind of a big deal in our family because I'm really firm on the whole not giving our kids permission to sleep in our bed unless they're REALLY sick thing. Anyway, he finally fell back asleep until he woke up at 5 am and proceeded to get sick no less than 8 times in the next 2 hours and 10 minutes before he finally stopped. The poor boy, he kept saying "all done" and you could tell he wanted more than anything for it to just stop. He napped for a couple of hours and then was fine and perky for the rest of the day. We're pretty sure it was a delayed reaction to the anesthetic and morphine he'd had the day before. His eye looks good though and I can tell that the surgery helped. I'm really hoping it's the last one, though.
Not a lot else is going on, the big news this week was the surgery and its after-effects. Now we're just getting things ready for the boys to spend a long weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Melatonin Works
This week's post is a day early since I'll be babysitting tomorrow for most of the day.
I went out for dinner with a friend of mine last Thursday at a burger joint called Soda Jerks. We were able to build our own burgers. It was really good, I'd definitely go there again on a calorie cheat day.
The boys let me sleep in on Friday, which I greatly enjoyed. I got a bunch of new songs with the iTunes money I earned and had my last regularly scheduled appointment with the psychologist I was working with. We were both really impressed with my progress and felt it was time to just check in every few months. That night we started Ty on melatonin. I never wanted to have to 'help' my kids sleep, but Ty was outlasting us almost every night and it was affecting pretty much all parts of his life. Since starting the melatonin he is asleep within an hour of taking it and is well rested the next day. His behavior has improved so much and I'm so grateful it was suggested to us. I suffer from insomnia, so he comes by sleep problems honestly.
Saturday we went to a birthday party for a family friend, which was held at a splash park. Caleb and Ty had a blast. Brettley wasn't so sure at first, but eventually ventured in and enjoyed it. I even let myself get the big bucket of water dumped on me twice! We had a lot of fun. That evening my brother and sister-in-law came over for supper and had a great visit with us. It was so awesome to see them, we'd really missed them.
Sunday the kids had their first Sunday with the Church Bag. I made up a backpack with stuff in it that they will only see on Sundays in sacrament meeting, like puzzles, church books and pictures, pipe cleaners, etc. Caleb and Ty did great with it and I'm really happy that I finally buckled down and did it.
Monday we didn't do very much, it was pretty warm. We did go to a BBQ at some friends' house to celebrate Canada Day and the boys really enjoyed it. I also found out that my mum and step-dad had needed to put the dog down on Friday. He was a great dog and kept me company a lot while I was pregnant with L, but he was old and very sick and it was time for him to go. The kids will miss him a lot, though.
Yesterday I had my first day of babysitting for the summer. K and Caleb got along really well, and K and Ty were already friends. It was record breaking hot yesterday, but we fared not too bad until around 4pm and then it got to the point where I had to give the kids cool baths and let them roam around the house in their underwear/diaper. My mum sent me a surprise parcel with a new lamp for my living room, which is pretty nice. It was a great surprise. We ended up with a big storm early in the night, which cooled things off really fast and was super amazing to watch. I love watching storms unless there's danger involved in watching them. Just really big hail this time (some were golf ball size).
So that's about all that's new at the Bly house. Brettley is down for his afternoon nap and I'm about to do the same :)
I went out for dinner with a friend of mine last Thursday at a burger joint called Soda Jerks. We were able to build our own burgers. It was really good, I'd definitely go there again on a calorie cheat day.
The boys let me sleep in on Friday, which I greatly enjoyed. I got a bunch of new songs with the iTunes money I earned and had my last regularly scheduled appointment with the psychologist I was working with. We were both really impressed with my progress and felt it was time to just check in every few months. That night we started Ty on melatonin. I never wanted to have to 'help' my kids sleep, but Ty was outlasting us almost every night and it was affecting pretty much all parts of his life. Since starting the melatonin he is asleep within an hour of taking it and is well rested the next day. His behavior has improved so much and I'm so grateful it was suggested to us. I suffer from insomnia, so he comes by sleep problems honestly.
Saturday we went to a birthday party for a family friend, which was held at a splash park. Caleb and Ty had a blast. Brettley wasn't so sure at first, but eventually ventured in and enjoyed it. I even let myself get the big bucket of water dumped on me twice! We had a lot of fun. That evening my brother and sister-in-law came over for supper and had a great visit with us. It was so awesome to see them, we'd really missed them.
Sunday the kids had their first Sunday with the Church Bag. I made up a backpack with stuff in it that they will only see on Sundays in sacrament meeting, like puzzles, church books and pictures, pipe cleaners, etc. Caleb and Ty did great with it and I'm really happy that I finally buckled down and did it.
Monday we didn't do very much, it was pretty warm. We did go to a BBQ at some friends' house to celebrate Canada Day and the boys really enjoyed it. I also found out that my mum and step-dad had needed to put the dog down on Friday. He was a great dog and kept me company a lot while I was pregnant with L, but he was old and very sick and it was time for him to go. The kids will miss him a lot, though.
Yesterday I had my first day of babysitting for the summer. K and Caleb got along really well, and K and Ty were already friends. It was record breaking hot yesterday, but we fared not too bad until around 4pm and then it got to the point where I had to give the kids cool baths and let them roam around the house in their underwear/diaper. My mum sent me a surprise parcel with a new lamp for my living room, which is pretty nice. It was a great surprise. We ended up with a big storm early in the night, which cooled things off really fast and was super amazing to watch. I love watching storms unless there's danger involved in watching them. Just really big hail this time (some were golf ball size).
So that's about all that's new at the Bly house. Brettley is down for his afternoon nap and I'm about to do the same :)
Thursday, June 27, 2013
New Couches And Other Random Things
In my scripture study recently I've been studying the scripture mastery verses. It's been a fun experience and has given my study a focus rather than just forcing myself to get through a chapter each day.
I got to pick out my new couches over the weekend and John and my dad got rid of our old ones on Saturday. They were falling apart rapidly and hurt me if I tried to sit on them for longer than 30 minutes. My new ones came on Tuesday and we're all loving them. I think my mum was surprised that I got chocolate brown ones, because I always tell her she uses too much brown in her house. I actually like brown here and there, as long as there's other colours to help brighten things up. So that being said, my mum has ordered me new curtains for my living room that are a nice bright green and white that will look great with the brown and really brighten up the room.
3 of us have had pink eye over the last week (Caleb, Ty and I), but we're all in the clear now, thank goodness. Pink eye is horrible for me because I'm allergic to the drops. I suffered through them for 48 hours though to get rid of the infection.
We got our family photos on Sunday and I've used a few of them to update this site.
Brettley had his last pre-op appointment on Monday. I will be so glad after this surgery is done, and hopefully it'll be the last one. John also shampooed a bunch of my carpets that day since I'm not able to use the machine anymore with my back being so bad. I've been keeping my house really clean and that always makes me feel great.
I have now lost 10 lbs so far and earned $20 in iTunes money. I'm now working on the next 10 lbs to earn a book that's coming out in August that I've really been looking forward to.
Today is Caleb's last day of grade 1. I'm not sure if I'm excited for him to be home for the summer or not, and he told me this morning that he feels the same. He and I both thrive on routine, so Christmas, Spring and Summer break are all really hard for us. Hopefully it'll go well and we'll have a great summer.
I got to pick out my new couches over the weekend and John and my dad got rid of our old ones on Saturday. They were falling apart rapidly and hurt me if I tried to sit on them for longer than 30 minutes. My new ones came on Tuesday and we're all loving them. I think my mum was surprised that I got chocolate brown ones, because I always tell her she uses too much brown in her house. I actually like brown here and there, as long as there's other colours to help brighten things up. So that being said, my mum has ordered me new curtains for my living room that are a nice bright green and white that will look great with the brown and really brighten up the room.
3 of us have had pink eye over the last week (Caleb, Ty and I), but we're all in the clear now, thank goodness. Pink eye is horrible for me because I'm allergic to the drops. I suffered through them for 48 hours though to get rid of the infection.
We got our family photos on Sunday and I've used a few of them to update this site.
Brettley had his last pre-op appointment on Monday. I will be so glad after this surgery is done, and hopefully it'll be the last one. John also shampooed a bunch of my carpets that day since I'm not able to use the machine anymore with my back being so bad. I've been keeping my house really clean and that always makes me feel great.
I have now lost 10 lbs so far and earned $20 in iTunes money. I'm now working on the next 10 lbs to earn a book that's coming out in August that I've really been looking forward to.
Today is Caleb's last day of grade 1. I'm not sure if I'm excited for him to be home for the summer or not, and he told me this morning that he feels the same. He and I both thrive on routine, so Christmas, Spring and Summer break are all really hard for us. Hopefully it'll go well and we'll have a great summer.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Father's Day and Goings On
I don't even remember why I didn't blog last week, I just remember that something was up and I couldn't. I 'think' it's because I spent most of last week being super sick to my stomach for no apparent reason, but don't quote me on that. This week was a lot better health wise. We didn't do anything too big for Father's Day. John got his present early a couple of months ago. He'd REALLY wanted this miniature of a Balrog (fiery demon in the mines in Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring) that he can put together for a very long time, so I finally bought it for him as an early Father's Day and birthday present (it's about $75). We got him some cards, Caleb gave him stuff he made at school and Ty gave him a box for his tie clip that he made out of Popsicle sticks (I may have helped...).
In the way of exciting news, I've recently lost 4.6 lbs and am still going strong. John has offered to bribe me by buying me something every time I lose 10 lbs. My first prize will be an iTunes card, which I'm very excited to get.
Caleb is on his last field trip of the year today, next Thursday is his last day of grade 1. Ty got his preschool immunizations on Tuesday and got a milkshake with Daddy after. Brettley had his pre-op physical yesterday with his pediatrician. She told John that she's confident that Brettley's development will be caught up by the time he starts school, which was AMAZING news to hear.
I think that's about all that is new, though. Enjoy the first day of summer tomorrow!
In the way of exciting news, I've recently lost 4.6 lbs and am still going strong. John has offered to bribe me by buying me something every time I lose 10 lbs. My first prize will be an iTunes card, which I'm very excited to get.
Caleb is on his last field trip of the year today, next Thursday is his last day of grade 1. Ty got his preschool immunizations on Tuesday and got a milkshake with Daddy after. Brettley had his pre-op physical yesterday with his pediatrician. She told John that she's confident that Brettley's development will be caught up by the time he starts school, which was AMAZING news to hear.
I think that's about all that is new, though. Enjoy the first day of summer tomorrow!
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Change of Plans
Brettley got his surgery date yesterday for his next eye surgery. It is on July 8th, and before then he still needs a physical done as well as a final measurements appointment, not to mention Ty's immunizations in there as well. Needing time off for all of the important appointments means that we won't have enough time to go to Magrath next month like we'd planned. We're a bit bummed about it, but also agree that it will help us in other aspects to not go, so it's pretty easy to accept.
Caleb had his piano recital on Saturday and did well. He really enjoyed it and looked so dapper in his suit and tie.
Ty has finally started being reverent during sharing time. It only took 17 months for that to kick in, ha ha. He's just so excited about everything all of the time and doesn't really know how to contain it, but I'm so happy to hear that he's getting better in sharing time.
Not too much else going on here. My burn is healing well and John's doing good. That's life this week in a nutshell.
Caleb had his piano recital on Saturday and did well. He really enjoyed it and looked so dapper in his suit and tie.
Ty has finally started being reverent during sharing time. It only took 17 months for that to kick in, ha ha. He's just so excited about everything all of the time and doesn't really know how to contain it, but I'm so happy to hear that he's getting better in sharing time.
Not too much else going on here. My burn is healing well and John's doing good. That's life this week in a nutshell.
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