We were on our way to the grocery store the other day when Aiden noticed the road we were driving on was very bumpy. You see, the roads in Princeton are basically designed for the SUVs that everyone owns to make them feel as if they are driving off road. So, this is the conversation we have…
“Mommy, the road is still bumpy. Why hasn’t Barack Obama fixed it yet?”
“I don’t know Aiden. I guess he has been busy.”
“Maybe you should call him and tell him he needs to fix it. It’s very bumpy.”
I decided to leave the civics lesson for another day. I think it’s cute he thinks Barack Obama should fix everything!
Crissy
July 6th, 2009
One year ago today at this very moment I was prepped and getting ready to be wheeled into the room where the most wonderful and scary thing happened. The baby I had been carrying for almost 9 months was about to be born. I was scared because I had never had a c-section before and up until this point had been crying everyday after I finding out I needed to have one. On the other hand, I was about to learn who this precious little bundle was. I was so happy that Chris was there with me and that Aiden was being cared for by Chris’s mom and her husband. One year ago today was a very special day that I will not soon forget.
The pregnancy up until this point had been very different than my first one. I was crying everyday, I was not sure how I could love two kids and petrified that I would not be able to handle it if the baby was a girl. One year later it turns out that I am doing just fine and the kids get along great (so far!). Happy Birthday to my very special and incredibly loved little girl!
Crissy
July 2nd, 2009
Thursday night we went to the viewing and Friday we went to the funeral for my stepfather’s mother. It was hot but the kids were good int he church. We opted out of the burial to take on the task of caring for my niece and nephew for the weekend. And what a weekend it was…
Between the funeral and playing with Aiden, the kids were so pooped that by 7:45 pm all the kids were in bed. Aiden even initiated getting in his pajamas all by himself (a fight we usually have every night). I didn’t know what to do! Fortunately, Alina decided that she hadn’t had enough food and wanted to eat again around 8:30 pm. By 9 pm, all the kids were finally asleep, but I thought that was still early for the older ones!
On Saturday, Aiden had a pool party to attend. I called to make sure it was ok that I was bringing to stow aways. Everyone had a great time until Alina decided that nap time was essential and we had to go. We treated the kids to Rita’s on the way home and planned the evening campout.
Saturday evening was The Great American Backyard Campout. My brother Jeff came up and we set up 3 tents in the common area and camped under the stars. The weather was kind as it was cool with low humidity, perfect for sleeping. By the time we set up the tents, roasted marshmellows and settled down it was close to 10 pm. I thought for sure we would all be up early.
Sunday came at the early hour of 7 am due to Alina being up. We juggled the kids and deconstructing the camp while having to get the house cleaned up for Alina’s 1st birthday party. Jeff was unexpectedly called home so he wasn’t going to be part of the festivities and my mom and Tom went down to the shore to give Tom a much needed break. So it was us and the kids and my dad and his wife. The house got cleaned, the food was purchased and the intimate party was under way. My kids decided they had had enough of the craziness and wanted to rest upstairs for a bit. My dad followed them and the 3 of them took a snooze for a while. The rest of us played a game of Monopoly. Chris took care of the kids when they got up and my dad finally emerged and hung out with them. We called the game when all the properties were purchsed and a Wii marathon began. After lots of fun everyone left and we put the kids to bed. Finally a nice quiet house.
I think we will appreciate having a low key couple of days before the next crazy weekend begins!
Crissy
June 29th, 2009
My stepfather’s mother passed away. She was old and sadly at the end of her life living in a nursing home. She passed in her sleep, which was good that she was not in pain. My stepfather however is not doing so well. He is an only child and besides my mother and her kids (aka my brothers and I) he feels like he has no one left. He does have cousins and some family, but I can’t imagine being the last of your immediate family. He has no kids of his own from his previous marriage and none with my mom. I feel for him. I told him that we would take care of him if anything happened to my mom. I hope he feels some comfort in knowing that.
Crissy
June 25th, 2009
Alina is really kicking it up a notch regarding her development. Today she said her first real word (besides “Mama” and “Dada”) which was “Banana.” She has also been taking steps on her own. She cracks me up because she has been doing a downward facing dog and then standing up for a month or so. Now she has added a couple steps to the routine! She is going to be walking in no time. Aiden is so excited when she does it, “Mommy, Mommy! Alina is trying to walk!” Let’s see if she is just like her brother and walking just before her 1st birthday next week.
Crissy
June 23rd, 2009
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