Shawn had his High School Spring Concert last night and it was fabulous! They played some really cool tunes like--John Williams Medley, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bohemian Rhapsody, Cakewalk, Stars and Stripes, and the music from next year's marching show. I am amazed at how the kids respond to Shawn and how well he does with them. He truly has a gift for teaching. They really respect him and respond to his conducting. He is so at ease talking with the audience. I guess that's an extrovert for ya! He is very professional and always has the right things to say to the audience.
Well, we went last night to the concert as well as Shawn's parents and my parents.
Adrianna does really well listening even though she said it was too loud! Providing them with snacks also helps! Eliza was hilarious! She cannot be confined at all so we let her walk back and forth in the aisle just to keep her happy. She would clap everytime the audience would clap, and if she has something in her hand, she would put it down! She was also head banging to Thriller and Frankenstein,( two of the marching tunes), and trying to head bang with the girls sitting behind us. (Daddy taught her that!) I had to catch her a few times in the aisle trying to wave to other people. Okay..I think she will be an extrovert like Daddy! Then when people were whistling and cheering at the end of a song, she would do her little scream at the same pitch as the whistle. Can we say genius..:)
Every time Daddy left the stage she would yell out "Uh-oh Daddy". She is such a bundle of joy!
All in all, it was a GREAT concert! I'm proud of you hunny!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tulip Time Fun!
This past Saturday we went to Tulip Time in Holland. My grandparents & my aunt & uncle drove in from Detroit to go to it also. They had this really great kids fair set up in downtown Holland. It was only $5 and they had many booths set up where you could play little games, get your face painted, get prizes, and watch some shows. They had some groups dancing, a petting farm, and a guy doing tricks with his dog. They even had the big huge bouncy things that kids could jump on. Those were a favorite! Adrianna waited in line to get a balloon animal for 45 minutes! She wouldn't even let one of us stand in line for her so she could hold the snake! Come on! The girls also got to try cotton candy for the first time. Eliza wouldn't even try it at first, but once she did, she wanted the whole bag! It was great fun! My dad and Shawn even got their hair painted. I would expect that from Shawn but not my dad! It was cool to see him stepping out of his comfort zone!
You can see my dad's more because of the gray..:)
I think Daddy had more fun on these than Eliza did!
A Cotton Candy kiss!
This is the only cute picture I could get of the girls by the tulips. Eliza screamed the whole time!
Yes, this is my dear husband holding a red-tailed boa constrictor.
Some friends of our family used to have a boa in Marysville where we used to live. I would hold it all the time! Not this time..:)
This is my grandma! Eliza is named after her.
I didn't even notice the verse on the car until I looked closer at the picture! This could be a cute Christmas card picture!
You can see my dad's more because of the gray..:)
I think Daddy had more fun on these than Eliza did!
A Cotton Candy kiss!
This is the only cute picture I could get of the girls by the tulips. Eliza screamed the whole time!
Yes, this is my dear husband holding a red-tailed boa constrictor.
Some friends of our family used to have a boa in Marysville where we used to live. I would hold it all the time! Not this time..:)
This is my grandma! Eliza is named after her.
I didn't even notice the verse on the car until I looked closer at the picture! This could be a cute Christmas card picture!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Influences
Adrianna really enjoys watching the movie "Enchanted". There is one scene she seems to remember quite clearly. Giselle is hoping her prince will come and rescue her. Robert is telling her he doesn't think so. Giselle says she is angry because all Robert can say is "No" to everything.
So for a while Adrianna kept telling us she was angry.
Then Robert says "I have to disagree, I don't think he's coming".
Yesterday morning, Adrianna wanted to put a dress on (which she usually does every morning) and I told her she could not wear a dress to the park. I heard her in her room changing and she said, "I have to disagree!".
I love it when kids say funny things because it reminds us to not be so serious!
It also reminds me to really screen what she watches and listens to! Even more so now that she is getting older and remembering more things.
So for a while Adrianna kept telling us she was angry.
Then Robert says "I have to disagree, I don't think he's coming".
Yesterday morning, Adrianna wanted to put a dress on (which she usually does every morning) and I told her she could not wear a dress to the park. I heard her in her room changing and she said, "I have to disagree!".
I love it when kids say funny things because it reminds us to not be so serious!
It also reminds me to really screen what she watches and listens to! Even more so now that she is getting older and remembering more things.
The joys of owning a house
So imagine this......
Downstairs bathroom
2 inches of water seeping into the laundry room and office
10 towels
2 fans
Stinky smell
Adrianna yelling "Look at all that water!"
Then saying "Can I swim in the pool?"
Frustrated Pregnant wife
Called Mr. Fix-it instead (aka..my dad)
New floor next week
Motivation to re-do the bathroom.....:)
Downstairs bathroom
2 inches of water seeping into the laundry room and office
10 towels
2 fans
Stinky smell
Adrianna yelling "Look at all that water!"
Then saying "Can I swim in the pool?"
Frustrated Pregnant wife
Called Mr. Fix-it instead (aka..my dad)
New floor next week
Motivation to re-do the bathroom.....:)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Bedtime Chaos
We are at such a loss with what to do with Adrianna at bed time. She has been crying/screaming since she has been about 1 year old. Shawn and I have prayed about this, we have sought out parenting books, but we have no idea if we are missing something or if this is just a phase she will be in FOREVER!
Here is our typical bedtime..
Around 7 or 7:30 we begin either baths or getting our jammies on.
Some nights we watch a short video with our snack or we play a game with our snack.
We brush teeth, go potty, and then head to bed for our bible story and good-night's.
Here is how tonight's scenario went...
We had a bath.
We finished watching Enchanted with our snack. She was in a great mood, very talkative and pleasant.
We brushed our teeth and a little argument about the importance of going potty before bed and then it began.
She wanted Daddy to read to her. So he came in and they were sitting on her bed ready to read. She then asked if she could hold all her little Princess figurines in bed. Daddy said no so she got out of bed and came to ask me. I also said no and then the screaming, crying started. She turned into a little snot and told daddy she didn't want to look at his face among other things. Daddy said if she didn't stop being unkind they were not going to read. She was still acting snotty so Daddy said they were done. He had to spank her and we shut the door. Then she came out because she said she fell off the bed. Duh...if she wasn't thrashing around she would not have!
We have done sticker reward charts for every night she doesn't cry. She earned 2 rewards and then she wasn't interested. We have prayed with her, reasoned with her, and disciplined her.
We are at a complete loss..so if anyone has any help or suggestions we would LOVE them!
She just came out of bed again and Shawn didn't say a word to her, took her back up to bed and shut the door again. I think the crying has stopped now.....
Here is our typical bedtime..
Around 7 or 7:30 we begin either baths or getting our jammies on.
Some nights we watch a short video with our snack or we play a game with our snack.
We brush teeth, go potty, and then head to bed for our bible story and good-night's.
Here is how tonight's scenario went...
We had a bath.
We finished watching Enchanted with our snack. She was in a great mood, very talkative and pleasant.
We brushed our teeth and a little argument about the importance of going potty before bed and then it began.
She wanted Daddy to read to her. So he came in and they were sitting on her bed ready to read. She then asked if she could hold all her little Princess figurines in bed. Daddy said no so she got out of bed and came to ask me. I also said no and then the screaming, crying started. She turned into a little snot and told daddy she didn't want to look at his face among other things. Daddy said if she didn't stop being unkind they were not going to read. She was still acting snotty so Daddy said they were done. He had to spank her and we shut the door. Then she came out because she said she fell off the bed. Duh...if she wasn't thrashing around she would not have!
We have done sticker reward charts for every night she doesn't cry. She earned 2 rewards and then she wasn't interested. We have prayed with her, reasoned with her, and disciplined her.
We are at a complete loss..so if anyone has any help or suggestions we would LOVE them!
She just came out of bed again and Shawn didn't say a word to her, took her back up to bed and shut the door again. I think the crying has stopped now.....
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Lots of shots and a long doctor visit!
I took both girls to the doctor today and it was an hour and a half appointment! Eliza had her normal 18month appointment and everything is fine with her. I was concerned about her constantly getting sick but the doctor said that hopefully since flu season is just about over she should be fine. We'll see! She also had to get 1 shot so now she is all caught up until she is 4. Wow..!
Adrianna had her 4 year check up. It was quite involved! The doctor had to fill out the form for preschool, do a vision test, examine her, have her pee in a cup (fortunately they had the hats that you set on the toliet to make it easier!), and get 4 shots.
You can imagine how well the shots went over. Eliza had her's first which of course made her scream, then Adrianna wanted no part of that! I had to hold down a screaming Adrianna while the nurse gave her 4 separate pokes. Eliza was very concerned about sissy getting poked so she started screaming again. Wow...it was very exhausting! Adrianna is healthy and so is Eliza..for now!
Things were much better after lunch at Arby's and feeding the ducks with Grandma!
I had to stop Eliza from diving into the pond about 3 times, but other then that, we had a great time!
OH, and Carter's is having their warehouse sale until the 27th. They mostly have girls stuff from about 3 months to a year, and then a few older boys stuff. I think all of it is $3.99 or less!
Adrianna had her 4 year check up. It was quite involved! The doctor had to fill out the form for preschool, do a vision test, examine her, have her pee in a cup (fortunately they had the hats that you set on the toliet to make it easier!), and get 4 shots.
You can imagine how well the shots went over. Eliza had her's first which of course made her scream, then Adrianna wanted no part of that! I had to hold down a screaming Adrianna while the nurse gave her 4 separate pokes. Eliza was very concerned about sissy getting poked so she started screaming again. Wow...it was very exhausting! Adrianna is healthy and so is Eliza..for now!
Things were much better after lunch at Arby's and feeding the ducks with Grandma!
I had to stop Eliza from diving into the pond about 3 times, but other then that, we had a great time!
OH, and Carter's is having their warehouse sale until the 27th. They mostly have girls stuff from about 3 months to a year, and then a few older boys stuff. I think all of it is $3.99 or less!
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