Most grateful moment: I gave Mallie her first baby massage. She was on her changing table, in her little onesie. Tommy was giving Jack his bath, so we could hear them singing and being loud and obnoxious boys. We were just having a little girls' spa evening. Most times, babies get really relaxed when they're massaged....but Mallie got so excited that her little arms and legs were kicking everywhere. I think this proves how little contact I get with her during the day when I'm chasing around her crazy brother- she craves the attention! It was nice to be able to give it to her!!!!
One thing I learned today: I learned that my cousin Emily has 2 blogs and that one is all poetry. I read it this afternoon and was blown away. She has always had a beautiful, unique take on the world (I remember once my mom and I talking about this and my mom used the following Emily-ism to illustrate this point: it was fall time and Emily said the fall reminded her of dad's walking home from the bus stop with their ties blowing in the crisp autumn breeze.) Her poetry had such pretty images and amazing comparisons that I would never have thought of. I think the sign of a good poet is that you read their poems, thinking that you never would have thought of that yourself....but why wouldn't you because it seems so logical once it's presented in that way.
Best life tip: Give your baby lots of tummy time or they will not develop their tummy and arm muscles. I'm trying hard to remind myself of this one!!!
One moment I wish I could redo: I felt really nauseous this afternoon and laid around until Tommy got home. Jack was getting under my skin because I wasn't entertaining him. I wish I had just fought through it and acted like myself. I tried doing this once Tommy got home so I wouldn't ruin the evening and it worked. I wish I'd done that earlier.
Biggest laugh of the day: Emily came over and saw Jack's trying-not-to-laugh-even-though-I-know it's-funny-face and completely lost it. It is the funniest face ever.
Best Tommy moment of the day: Yesterday, Tommy came home from work with a dozen rainbow-colored roses for no reason. It was really the highlight of my day and made me smile.
Today, Tommy was dancing with the kids to some Irish music and asked me if I thought he did this too often with them. He was worried that he's not being creative enough with them. If you could see the kids when he's dancing with them, you'd know that he's not doing it often enough!!! They LOVE it!!!
Best Jack moment of the day: We went to Kim and Kylie's house for a plyadate this morning. Jack's been begging to see his friend, Charlie, who was there, as well. WHen we were leaving, Charlie walked outside with us. I told Jack to tell him 'good-bye'. Jack turned and waved to Charlie, saying 'Bye CHarlie!' over and over again....even though Charlie was busy doing something else and not paying any attention. He also told the lady at the drive-thru window at Dunkin Donuts 'Hi' about 10000 times in the 3 minutes we were there. She wasn't paying attention either, but he felt the need to say it!!!
Best Mallie moment of the day: THis one actually happened yesterday. I was changing Mallie in the morning on our bed. As soon as I took the diaper out from under her, she started pooping...all over our sheets. Then I realized that I didn't have another diaper, so I put her on a blanket and ran to get another one. When I lifted her little butt to put her in the new diaper, she started pooping again-----a huge explosive one which shot across the air, from the foot of our bed all the way to our pillows- covering one of them in baby poo. It was quite impressive....and her reaction was the typical huge smile and squeal!!!
I have called Mallie 'Bird', since she was born. "Bird" has evolved to several other nicknames that have been adopted my many other people, too. "Mallie Bird", "Birdie", "Birdence", "Birderrific" Even Jack calls her "Pretty Bird" when he hears me.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
November 6th, 2007
My friend is going through a bad break-up right now. Hearing the heartache in her voice is making me very sad and reflective. I want to be able to tell her something- anything- to make her feel better. She is fearing that her actions have chased away someone that was supposed to be in her life forever. She was confused in the relationship and needed space. Now that she knows what she wants, he is refusing to speak to her or see her because he is afraid of being hurt again. I understand her worry about passing up something that was 'meant to be'....and the feeling that she may end up alone, or with someone she is not in love with.
The only thing I can think of to tell her is something I believe with my whole heart. God brings people into and out of your life as you need them, and as they need you. He would never keep you from someone that was supposed to continue giving you things you need for your spirit or emotional well being. For some reason, this relationship was meant to end now. This won't make the pain go away sooner- you need to feel the sadness and grieve the loss. It's the only way to learn from what happened and to accept that you are going to be OK. There is a shiny, beautiful relationship on the other side of the grieving though. You'll be a more solid person who appreciates how fleeting and precious relationships can be. You'll be ready to love someone in a different way than you ever have. This is not to minimize the relationship that has ended. It is the most important one you've had to date....and will always be, and should always be very special to you. Just remember it was a moment in time, as every relationship is. A moment that has shaped you and will always be a part of who you are. Take as much as you can from it...it's the best way to make it count.
I think about my sister, Ali today. So much of that applies to my relationship with her. I try really hard not to be upset about her leaving us because it doesn't honor who she was or how she'd want things to go without her- not to mention, it doesn't change what happened. It is wasted energy. She'd want me to take the best parts of her and carry them on. She'd want me to thrive in my own life to give her something great to watch from where she is now. It is important to think about her though and the things she did that made me who I am today. She taught me so many lessons, and I get to carry them with me forever. That's how I hold on to her. I know we'll be together again someday...and in the meantime, I'm doing my best to live the best life I can- just like she did.
The only thing I can think of to tell her is something I believe with my whole heart. God brings people into and out of your life as you need them, and as they need you. He would never keep you from someone that was supposed to continue giving you things you need for your spirit or emotional well being. For some reason, this relationship was meant to end now. This won't make the pain go away sooner- you need to feel the sadness and grieve the loss. It's the only way to learn from what happened and to accept that you are going to be OK. There is a shiny, beautiful relationship on the other side of the grieving though. You'll be a more solid person who appreciates how fleeting and precious relationships can be. You'll be ready to love someone in a different way than you ever have. This is not to minimize the relationship that has ended. It is the most important one you've had to date....and will always be, and should always be very special to you. Just remember it was a moment in time, as every relationship is. A moment that has shaped you and will always be a part of who you are. Take as much as you can from it...it's the best way to make it count.
I think about my sister, Ali today. So much of that applies to my relationship with her. I try really hard not to be upset about her leaving us because it doesn't honor who she was or how she'd want things to go without her- not to mention, it doesn't change what happened. It is wasted energy. She'd want me to take the best parts of her and carry them on. She'd want me to thrive in my own life to give her something great to watch from where she is now. It is important to think about her though and the things she did that made me who I am today. She taught me so many lessons, and I get to carry them with me forever. That's how I hold on to her. I know we'll be together again someday...and in the meantime, I'm doing my best to live the best life I can- just like she did.
Monday, November 5, 2007
November 5th, 2007
Most grateful moment of the day: I was really dragging today after being up late last night. Tommy let me take a nap when Jack went down. So I was laying in our bed, listening to him talk to his mom on the phone downstairs, under the covers. I was so cozy and loved hearing his voice from upstairs. It was so comforting and I was out in no time!!!
One thing I learned today: That I need to be more educated about nutrition. I don't know how to read nutrition labels on boxes/ food. I don't know what food gives you which vitamins, nutrients, etc. I don't know how to interpret that information. I am bad about guessing how many calories servings have. It's something I really need to focus on!
Best life tip of the day: Do not put your husband's damp work shirts in a plastic bag for several weeks while you wait to take them to the dry cleaner. They will get moldy and your husband will be mad at you and you'll have to spend a lot of money to buy him new ones.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I would have gone to the grocery store earlier today because by the time I finally got around to it, a huge storm was blowing in and I soaked getting everything into my car.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack's big thing is pretending to go 'night night'. He thinks it is hilarious when he gets under his covers and pretends he's snoring, and when he throws the covers off, I try to get my face right close and scare him. The way he laughs at this- there is no way you can't laugh yourself. It is really cute anf funny!
Best Tommy moment of the day: We took Jack to Squeaky Sneakers (open gym for toddlers) today. Tommy had never seen Jack play there, so he followed him around and played with him. The best moment was at the end, when they bring a huge parachute out. Everyone grabs hold of an edge and they walk around in a circle singing 'Wheels on the Bus'. Tommy jumped right in with all the moms and kids while I was with the baby. He was singing and Jack thought it was so cool to have his dad there.
Best Jack moment of the day: Jack was running around in circles in the living room tonight. The baby was in her bouncy seat, sleeping soundly. He wasn't looking where his was going and tripped and fell on the bouncy seat, almost right into her lap. The two of them bounced down, and then back up. He bounced right back into running position, she got a little air, and then bounced right back into her sleeping position (didn't even open her eyes). It was amazing that no one got hurt or woke up!
Best Mallie moment: At Squeaky Sneakers, Mallie sat in her stroller while I pushed her around the gym following Jack. She was just sucking on her pacifier and staring at me. Everytime I looked down at her, I would be startled by her big blue eyes just looking right up at me!
One thing I learned today: That I need to be more educated about nutrition. I don't know how to read nutrition labels on boxes/ food. I don't know what food gives you which vitamins, nutrients, etc. I don't know how to interpret that information. I am bad about guessing how many calories servings have. It's something I really need to focus on!
Best life tip of the day: Do not put your husband's damp work shirts in a plastic bag for several weeks while you wait to take them to the dry cleaner. They will get moldy and your husband will be mad at you and you'll have to spend a lot of money to buy him new ones.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I would have gone to the grocery store earlier today because by the time I finally got around to it, a huge storm was blowing in and I soaked getting everything into my car.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack's big thing is pretending to go 'night night'. He thinks it is hilarious when he gets under his covers and pretends he's snoring, and when he throws the covers off, I try to get my face right close and scare him. The way he laughs at this- there is no way you can't laugh yourself. It is really cute anf funny!
Best Tommy moment of the day: We took Jack to Squeaky Sneakers (open gym for toddlers) today. Tommy had never seen Jack play there, so he followed him around and played with him. The best moment was at the end, when they bring a huge parachute out. Everyone grabs hold of an edge and they walk around in a circle singing 'Wheels on the Bus'. Tommy jumped right in with all the moms and kids while I was with the baby. He was singing and Jack thought it was so cool to have his dad there.
Best Jack moment of the day: Jack was running around in circles in the living room tonight. The baby was in her bouncy seat, sleeping soundly. He wasn't looking where his was going and tripped and fell on the bouncy seat, almost right into her lap. The two of them bounced down, and then back up. He bounced right back into running position, she got a little air, and then bounced right back into her sleeping position (didn't even open her eyes). It was amazing that no one got hurt or woke up!
Best Mallie moment: At Squeaky Sneakers, Mallie sat in her stroller while I pushed her around the gym following Jack. She was just sucking on her pacifier and staring at me. Everytime I looked down at her, I would be startled by her big blue eyes just looking right up at me!
November 4th, 2007
We woke up, got to 9 am mass on time (somehow). Then we went to breakfast at Gene's Place. We came home, I cleaned the house while Tommy played with the kids. Jack took a nap and I got ready to go to the Springsteen concert. Tommy and I went downtown, met up with Johnny and Timmy and then to the concert.
Most grateful moment: I realized on our way to meet up with Tommy's brothers downtown tonight, that I really don't have any need to do this stuff anymore (meaning going to concerts, going out, etc.) I told him that I wish we could just sit at home with the kids to celebrate my 30th birthday- that would be my ideal (even though it sounds so boring!) I am just really grateful for every second I spend with Jack and Mallie. Of course there are times I'm pulling my hair out, but overall, they're my favorite little people in the whole world and I am really, really lucky to have them!
One thing I learned today: I learned that cleaning my house is one of my favorite things to do. And I learned this while I was vacuuming Jack's room and realized that I had a stupid grin on my face because of how the carpet looked after I went over it with the vacuum. I probably should not even admit this at all. But it's something I've learned: I am a complete nerd.
Also, I learned that to be Mrs. Bruce Springsteen may be the coolest thing on earth. She has an ungodly amount of money in the bank, probably spends her days on tour at spas, or relaxing in hotels and nice restaurants, has the most fabulous clothes, and cutest little figure, gets on stage with her husband every night, plays the tambourine (and guitar) and sings back up. I'm pretty sure she's living my dream.
Best life tip of the day: If a toddler is bugging you, let him play with the water in the sink. He will not bug you anymore.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I had not let the jerk sitting in our row at the Springsteen concert ruin 1/2 of the concert for me. We had to get up several times and he was a complete jerk, making comments and rolling his eyes. I wanted to smack him or say something mean, but of course I couldn't think of anything good.
Biggest laugh of the day:
Best Tommy moment of the day: At breakfast this morning, Tommy started listing all of the things that bug him about me, in a humorous way. I listened patiently, and then he said that I could list the things that bug me about him. Nothing new was discovered during this conversation, however it was nice to get things off of our chest after several days of spending a lot of time together- in a funny way. He calls it the 'airing of grievances' and that it was our 'Festivus'.
Best Jack moment of the day: When we pull into church or drive by it, Jack says, "Mommy, that Amen?" and I've been trying to tell him that it is church and we SAY 'Amen' at church. He's not really getting it. So on the way out of church today, he waved at the building and said 'Bye Amen!"
Best Mallie moment of the day: Mallie was wearing a seriously adorable dress and little purple tights today. She was hard to look at without trying ot take a little nibble out of her. Tommy had her laying on the couch and I came downstairs and saw her looking at me. When I started talking to her, all her little muscles tensed up and she did this running in place movement with her little legs. She's so cute!
Most grateful moment: I realized on our way to meet up with Tommy's brothers downtown tonight, that I really don't have any need to do this stuff anymore (meaning going to concerts, going out, etc.) I told him that I wish we could just sit at home with the kids to celebrate my 30th birthday- that would be my ideal (even though it sounds so boring!) I am just really grateful for every second I spend with Jack and Mallie. Of course there are times I'm pulling my hair out, but overall, they're my favorite little people in the whole world and I am really, really lucky to have them!
One thing I learned today: I learned that cleaning my house is one of my favorite things to do. And I learned this while I was vacuuming Jack's room and realized that I had a stupid grin on my face because of how the carpet looked after I went over it with the vacuum. I probably should not even admit this at all. But it's something I've learned: I am a complete nerd.
Also, I learned that to be Mrs. Bruce Springsteen may be the coolest thing on earth. She has an ungodly amount of money in the bank, probably spends her days on tour at spas, or relaxing in hotels and nice restaurants, has the most fabulous clothes, and cutest little figure, gets on stage with her husband every night, plays the tambourine (and guitar) and sings back up. I'm pretty sure she's living my dream.
Best life tip of the day: If a toddler is bugging you, let him play with the water in the sink. He will not bug you anymore.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I had not let the jerk sitting in our row at the Springsteen concert ruin 1/2 of the concert for me. We had to get up several times and he was a complete jerk, making comments and rolling his eyes. I wanted to smack him or say something mean, but of course I couldn't think of anything good.
Biggest laugh of the day:
Best Tommy moment of the day: At breakfast this morning, Tommy started listing all of the things that bug him about me, in a humorous way. I listened patiently, and then he said that I could list the things that bug me about him. Nothing new was discovered during this conversation, however it was nice to get things off of our chest after several days of spending a lot of time together- in a funny way. He calls it the 'airing of grievances' and that it was our 'Festivus'.
Best Jack moment of the day: When we pull into church or drive by it, Jack says, "Mommy, that Amen?" and I've been trying to tell him that it is church and we SAY 'Amen' at church. He's not really getting it. So on the way out of church today, he waved at the building and said 'Bye Amen!"
Best Mallie moment of the day: Mallie was wearing a seriously adorable dress and little purple tights today. She was hard to look at without trying ot take a little nibble out of her. Tommy had her laying on the couch and I came downstairs and saw her looking at me. When I started talking to her, all her little muscles tensed up and she did this running in place movement with her little legs. She's so cute!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
November 3rd, 2004
Today was such a busy day that I'm going to recount all that we did to refresh my memory and then write....Jack woke up at 7. Tommy fed him at 8 and I got up with Mallie at 9. We showered, got ready and went up to Home Depot for the Kids' Workshop. Jack made a pirate ship. We came back home and Jack and I walked up to the St. Angela Craft Fair. When we came home, I started cleaning while Jack played outside and Tommy played with Mallie. Jack ate lunch and took a nap at the same time Mallie fell asleep. Tommy went to Calvary cemetary on a fact finding mission for his ancestry project. I listened to NPR and wrote an essay to submit to Weekend America. We left around 3:45 for Tommy Ferry's football game in Medina. After that, we stopped at Mike and Colleen's for chili and to let the kids play. The kids fell asleep on the carride home.....
Most grateful moment of the day: I had a moment while I was doing the dishes today. Tommy and Mallie were playing in the living room and Jack was playing in the backyard by himself. I was watching him play and I just felt so grateful that the day was going so smoothly. He's becoming so independant and when Tommy' s home to help with the baby I am able to get so much done. It just felt like the household was a well-oiled machine....even if only for 1/2 hour.
One thing I learned today: That it is daylight savings time tonight...thank goodness I learned that or we'd be an hour ahead all day tomorrow!
Best life tip of the day: Take time out to write. I am loving my blog because it gives me time to record things I would definately forget the next day. I also took extra time today to write an essay to submit about our family's kids' table at Thanksgiving. It was so great to jog my memory, use some writing skills I haven't used in so long and relive a great time through writing. It is therapeutic, but also important to gain a little control over your own memories and thoughts.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish we would have taken Jack to one of Tommy's football games a long time ago. He was really nervous and scared when we got there today, as he is at high school games we've taken him to. He had his hat over his eyes and was clinging to me. But at one point, for whatever reason, his fear turned to cheering for Tommy and his team and just football in general. He wanted to get down and yell at the players. He kept yelling, 'Yea hutball!!! Yea hutball!!!!' He and Halle were running all over the place and he had the time of his life. He was a little nervous about seeing Tommy in his uniform at the end. I think it was a little intimidating. But overall, he loved it and I think he'll want to go to games in the future. I wish we had done this earlier though because football season is over for most teams, unless they've made the play offs.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack was telling us that he wanted to go see Brendan and Ryan today in the car. So we asked him who Brendan and Ryan live with. He replied, 'Colleen' and I asked him 'Who else?'......But, before telling you his answer, I want to give some background on where it came from: Jack calls 'milk', 'nyup', for some reason. The word 'milk' and 'Mike' are pretty similar sounding. But Jack didn't answer 'Mike' (or 'Nyup') when I asked him who Brendan and Ryan live with. He wanted to give his uncle's full name, 'Michael'...which came out of his mouth sounding like 'Nyup-el'....which sounds exactly like the word 'nipple'. In short, Jack told us that Brendan and Ryan live with Aunt Colleen and Uncle Nipple. I think this one has a whole lot of milage.....
Best Tommy moment: Although very annoying at the time, Tommy decided to go out to Calvary cemetary this afternoon to take pictures of his ancestor's gravesites. He has gotten pretty serious about tracing our family trees and I know the reason he's doing it is for the kids to know where they came from. It's a very interesting project- even though it has inconveniences that go with it.
Best Jack moment of the day: While we were at Mike and Colleen's tonight, we heard the kids laughing downstairs together. When I was down to sneak a peak at what was so funny, I saw the three of them running around in circles "dancing' to Brendan's play piano. They were having so much fun together. The next time I checked on the boys, the three of them were each playing with a different toy, completely content and happy. Jack loves his big cousins and has such a great time with them.
Best Mallie moment of the day: Despite my anxiety about toting Mallie around in her carseat and going on long rides with her in the car (due to her crying!!!)- she did great today. She went along to all of our stops and on all of our cartrips without any problems. I had to sit in the backseat with her on the way to Medina....but she was perfectlyhappy, just watching me. She's getting much better about going along for the ride... PLUS! she went almost 12 hours without eating last night. She's starting to work up to more formula after being sick last week. The more she eats, the longer she goes between feedings!
Most grateful moment of the day: I had a moment while I was doing the dishes today. Tommy and Mallie were playing in the living room and Jack was playing in the backyard by himself. I was watching him play and I just felt so grateful that the day was going so smoothly. He's becoming so independant and when Tommy' s home to help with the baby I am able to get so much done. It just felt like the household was a well-oiled machine....even if only for 1/2 hour.
One thing I learned today: That it is daylight savings time tonight...thank goodness I learned that or we'd be an hour ahead all day tomorrow!
Best life tip of the day: Take time out to write. I am loving my blog because it gives me time to record things I would definately forget the next day. I also took extra time today to write an essay to submit about our family's kids' table at Thanksgiving. It was so great to jog my memory, use some writing skills I haven't used in so long and relive a great time through writing. It is therapeutic, but also important to gain a little control over your own memories and thoughts.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish we would have taken Jack to one of Tommy's football games a long time ago. He was really nervous and scared when we got there today, as he is at high school games we've taken him to. He had his hat over his eyes and was clinging to me. But at one point, for whatever reason, his fear turned to cheering for Tommy and his team and just football in general. He wanted to get down and yell at the players. He kept yelling, 'Yea hutball!!! Yea hutball!!!!' He and Halle were running all over the place and he had the time of his life. He was a little nervous about seeing Tommy in his uniform at the end. I think it was a little intimidating. But overall, he loved it and I think he'll want to go to games in the future. I wish we had done this earlier though because football season is over for most teams, unless they've made the play offs.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack was telling us that he wanted to go see Brendan and Ryan today in the car. So we asked him who Brendan and Ryan live with. He replied, 'Colleen' and I asked him 'Who else?'......But, before telling you his answer, I want to give some background on where it came from: Jack calls 'milk', 'nyup', for some reason. The word 'milk' and 'Mike' are pretty similar sounding. But Jack didn't answer 'Mike' (or 'Nyup') when I asked him who Brendan and Ryan live with. He wanted to give his uncle's full name, 'Michael'...which came out of his mouth sounding like 'Nyup-el'....which sounds exactly like the word 'nipple'. In short, Jack told us that Brendan and Ryan live with Aunt Colleen and Uncle Nipple. I think this one has a whole lot of milage.....
Best Tommy moment: Although very annoying at the time, Tommy decided to go out to Calvary cemetary this afternoon to take pictures of his ancestor's gravesites. He has gotten pretty serious about tracing our family trees and I know the reason he's doing it is for the kids to know where they came from. It's a very interesting project- even though it has inconveniences that go with it.
Best Jack moment of the day: While we were at Mike and Colleen's tonight, we heard the kids laughing downstairs together. When I was down to sneak a peak at what was so funny, I saw the three of them running around in circles "dancing' to Brendan's play piano. They were having so much fun together. The next time I checked on the boys, the three of them were each playing with a different toy, completely content and happy. Jack loves his big cousins and has such a great time with them.
Best Mallie moment of the day: Despite my anxiety about toting Mallie around in her carseat and going on long rides with her in the car (due to her crying!!!)- she did great today. She went along to all of our stops and on all of our cartrips without any problems. I had to sit in the backseat with her on the way to Medina....but she was perfectlyhappy, just watching me. She's getting much better about going along for the ride... PLUS! she went almost 12 hours without eating last night. She's starting to work up to more formula after being sick last week. The more she eats, the longer she goes between feedings!
Friday, November 2, 2007
November 2nd, 2007
Most grateful moment: Down in the valley today with both the kids, walking around the horse stables. It was a perfect fall day. Mallie fell asleep in her stroller and Jack had a ball following the horses running around. It was so relaxing to just take it all in.
One thing I learned today: I learned that there are people in this world that cannot be pleased. My grandfather is one of them. He has a beautiful family, right at his finger tips...but is unable to have a relationship with them. He has an opportunity that some people can only dream about. He is a very critical, egotistical, and sometimes hurtful person. I am not trying to disrespectful or overly critical by saying that...it is just the reality. He's hurt a lot of people in my life... and I've learned that there isn't a way to please him, so there's really no reason to try.
Best life tip of the day: Make time for a walk when the weather gives you the opportunity. It was gorgeous today and Claire, my mom, the kids and I got to take a nice long walk. It made my day.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I had not brought up Christmas at dinner tonight. I was trying to express that I feel that Christmas is being overdone and people (including us!) are spending a ridiculous amount of money on it. Now that the Gilbride family is getting to big, it's getting a little out of control.... Anyway, I know that Tommy doesn't agree with my point of view and there was no reason to bringit up and ruin a perfectly nicedinner with an argument.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack and I were playing hide-and-seek. He was hiding in my closet and I was trying to 'find' him. I kept saying 'Where's Jack?' and asking the baby where he was. I could hear him giggling in the closet. I opened the closet and kicked off my shoes into it, pretending not to know he was in there. Then I heard 'Thank you Mommy!'. He doesn't quite 'get' being quiet while hiding.
Also (one from the other night): I drove home from my mom's house after spending a little 'happy hour' with my mom, dad and Claire. I was in such a rush to get into the house and out of the car....I sped up the drive way, into the garage and promptly pressed the button on the remote to close the garage. I had, however, forgotten to get out of the car and, in turn, out of the garage. So I was sitting in my car, inside a closed garage- until the timer let me open the garage door again....laughing hysterically. Very stupid.
Best Tommy moment: Sometimes I forget Tommy and my similar taste in movies- which would be kids' movies. We watched Shrek 2 tonight with Jack and the 2 of us were laughing out loud at the same parts. It's hilarious.
Best Jack moment: Jack was trying to tell his dad about seeing the horse down in the calley today. We could understand almost all of it; 'Horsey, run fast.' But I couldn't get the last word he was saying. Then I realized he was saying 'exercise'. He remembered that I was telling him that the horse was running for exercise. It amazed me that he remembered that and then tried to repeat it!
Best Mallie moment: I put Mallie on her tummy several times today for 'tummy time'. However, she rolls over right away! I don't know how to provide tummy time for her when she's rolling around all the time! But I'm so happy that she's rolling already!
One thing I learned today: I learned that there are people in this world that cannot be pleased. My grandfather is one of them. He has a beautiful family, right at his finger tips...but is unable to have a relationship with them. He has an opportunity that some people can only dream about. He is a very critical, egotistical, and sometimes hurtful person. I am not trying to disrespectful or overly critical by saying that...it is just the reality. He's hurt a lot of people in my life... and I've learned that there isn't a way to please him, so there's really no reason to try.
Best life tip of the day: Make time for a walk when the weather gives you the opportunity. It was gorgeous today and Claire, my mom, the kids and I got to take a nice long walk. It made my day.
One moment I wish I could redo: I wish I had not brought up Christmas at dinner tonight. I was trying to express that I feel that Christmas is being overdone and people (including us!) are spending a ridiculous amount of money on it. Now that the Gilbride family is getting to big, it's getting a little out of control.... Anyway, I know that Tommy doesn't agree with my point of view and there was no reason to bringit up and ruin a perfectly nicedinner with an argument.
Biggest laugh of the day: Jack and I were playing hide-and-seek. He was hiding in my closet and I was trying to 'find' him. I kept saying 'Where's Jack?' and asking the baby where he was. I could hear him giggling in the closet. I opened the closet and kicked off my shoes into it, pretending not to know he was in there. Then I heard 'Thank you Mommy!'. He doesn't quite 'get' being quiet while hiding.
Also (one from the other night): I drove home from my mom's house after spending a little 'happy hour' with my mom, dad and Claire. I was in such a rush to get into the house and out of the car....I sped up the drive way, into the garage and promptly pressed the button on the remote to close the garage. I had, however, forgotten to get out of the car and, in turn, out of the garage. So I was sitting in my car, inside a closed garage- until the timer let me open the garage door again....laughing hysterically. Very stupid.
Best Tommy moment: Sometimes I forget Tommy and my similar taste in movies- which would be kids' movies. We watched Shrek 2 tonight with Jack and the 2 of us were laughing out loud at the same parts. It's hilarious.
Best Jack moment: Jack was trying to tell his dad about seeing the horse down in the calley today. We could understand almost all of it; 'Horsey, run fast.' But I couldn't get the last word he was saying. Then I realized he was saying 'exercise'. He remembered that I was telling him that the horse was running for exercise. It amazed me that he remembered that and then tried to repeat it!
Best Mallie moment: I put Mallie on her tummy several times today for 'tummy time'. However, she rolls over right away! I don't know how to provide tummy time for her when she's rolling around all the time! But I'm so happy that she's rolling already!
November 1st, 2007
Most grateful moment: We decided this afternoon to go out to dinner. We took the kids up to Applebee's, ordered, ate, and asked for our check. The waitress took a while to get it and when she finally came to our table, she said 'The two men who were sitting behind you wanted me to wait until they left to tell you this. But they paid for your dinner.' Tommy and I were completely amazed. She said 'There are still many good people in the world.' It was the nicest thing, so we decided to buy $30 worth of 'stars' that Applebee's is selling to raise money for a Make a Wish. What a nice moment!!!
One thing I learned today: I learned that I can take my kids on walks now. I have been so scared to take both of them outside because Jack runs away and Mallie hates her stroller/ carseat. We played outside this morning for over an hour. WHen Jack ran, I'd threaten him with a time-out and he's come right back to me. And Mallie fell asleep in her stroller! Finally- we aren't trapped inside anymore!
Best life tip of the day: Turn off the TV. I don't think we watch THAT much TV in our house during the day. But we definately watch more than we should. Today I decided that we weren't going to turn it on at all. We did so many things instead! We went on that long walk, collected leaves, made a leaf collage, played in the sink, read books, built a huge tower with blocks, looked at pictures, and a lot more. It was a great day.
One moment I wish I could redo: Every moment that I passed Jack's Halloween candy. I ate myself silly. It is completely disgusting and I have absolutely no business eating this stuff. But I can't help it!
Biggest laugh of the day: The biggest laugh of the day was about something disgusting. Jack woke up from his nap and was sitting on my lap at the computer. For some reason, he had a lot of gas. He calls gas 'poo'. Everytime he let some gas out, he looked at me and smiled and said 'poo!'....and at the exact same time I said 'toot!'. For whatever reason, this struck us both very funny and it happened several times before he was out of 'toots'.
Best Tommy moment of the day: When we got home from dinner, Tommy put on The Bearch Boy's "Barbara Ann" (because we were teaching it to Jack on the way home). We were all singing and dancing. Then Tommy asked Jack who we were listening to, and he said 'The Wiggles'....Tommy was impressed because, in fact, the Beach Boys do sound a little bit like The Wiggles (strangely). Also, I changed the lyrics of Barbara Ann to 'Birder Ann'. Mallie enjoyed it tremendously.
Best Jack moment of the day: Jack and I were making a leaf collage this afternoon. He worked really hard on it and sat for a really long time. He was using a q-tip to dip into the glue to put on the leaves. I would remind him 'Dip it in the glue!' and he would repeat me and say 'Dip it ee doooo'!!!
ALso, Jack is now saying 'Thank you much!' and says it all the time, without being prompted. I'm kind of proud of his manners!
Best Mallie moment of the day: Mallie did not want to go to bed tonight. So we had her in our bed, propped up on a pillow while we watched our shows. She was just sitting there, with her little hands clasped, looking at Tommy. When he would look at her or talk to her, she'd smile through her pacifier and make this noise from deep in her throat. She was TOTALLY flirting with him. She definately loves her daddy.
One thing I learned today: I learned that I can take my kids on walks now. I have been so scared to take both of them outside because Jack runs away and Mallie hates her stroller/ carseat. We played outside this morning for over an hour. WHen Jack ran, I'd threaten him with a time-out and he's come right back to me. And Mallie fell asleep in her stroller! Finally- we aren't trapped inside anymore!
Best life tip of the day: Turn off the TV. I don't think we watch THAT much TV in our house during the day. But we definately watch more than we should. Today I decided that we weren't going to turn it on at all. We did so many things instead! We went on that long walk, collected leaves, made a leaf collage, played in the sink, read books, built a huge tower with blocks, looked at pictures, and a lot more. It was a great day.
One moment I wish I could redo: Every moment that I passed Jack's Halloween candy. I ate myself silly. It is completely disgusting and I have absolutely no business eating this stuff. But I can't help it!
Biggest laugh of the day: The biggest laugh of the day was about something disgusting. Jack woke up from his nap and was sitting on my lap at the computer. For some reason, he had a lot of gas. He calls gas 'poo'. Everytime he let some gas out, he looked at me and smiled and said 'poo!'....and at the exact same time I said 'toot!'. For whatever reason, this struck us both very funny and it happened several times before he was out of 'toots'.
Best Tommy moment of the day: When we got home from dinner, Tommy put on The Bearch Boy's "Barbara Ann" (because we were teaching it to Jack on the way home). We were all singing and dancing. Then Tommy asked Jack who we were listening to, and he said 'The Wiggles'....Tommy was impressed because, in fact, the Beach Boys do sound a little bit like The Wiggles (strangely). Also, I changed the lyrics of Barbara Ann to 'Birder Ann'. Mallie enjoyed it tremendously.
Best Jack moment of the day: Jack and I were making a leaf collage this afternoon. He worked really hard on it and sat for a really long time. He was using a q-tip to dip into the glue to put on the leaves. I would remind him 'Dip it in the glue!' and he would repeat me and say 'Dip it ee doooo'!!!
ALso, Jack is now saying 'Thank you much!' and says it all the time, without being prompted. I'm kind of proud of his manners!
Best Mallie moment of the day: Mallie did not want to go to bed tonight. So we had her in our bed, propped up on a pillow while we watched our shows. She was just sitting there, with her little hands clasped, looking at Tommy. When he would look at her or talk to her, she'd smile through her pacifier and make this noise from deep in her throat. She was TOTALLY flirting with him. She definately loves her daddy.
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