Random

So we bought a car. We weren't even looking. Last Tuesday I made the comment to Steve "I know I'm going to regret this. But I'm giving you permission to look and see if it would be more beneficial to trade in the trailblazer before we get to $100k miles or if it doesn't matter at all."
Well, Steve took that and ran with it. He was up looking at cars online. He called his buddy Nick at Stalker Chevrolet in Creston the next day and of course, Nick had the 'perfect' car for us. By Thursday morning we had ordered a payoff on the trailblazer and they put a sold sign in a 2010 Traverse.
Last weekend was so busy for us, we just didn't know when we would get down there. So last night they drove the car up to the house, we signed the paperwork and they took the trailblazer with them to drive back home! The perfect and easiest transaction ever!

We got our tax return today! and within minutes it was gone! LOL! It paid for the money we just put down on the car and to payoff our Mexico trip! Perfect!  Boring!

This Tuesday we were supposed to have kindergarten registration, like normal the weather was crappy so they cancelled it. I really just wanted to get it over with....to realize this is going to happen. That she is going to get on a bus from Generation, August 15th and go to kindergarten....without us. Like a big kid.

 

Miss Piper is starting to feel better. Her rash is almost gone, her nose is incredibly snotty, she seems to be holding her right ear quite often but is sleeping good, so we'll hope for the best!



35

Sunday was my 35th birthday. I don't feel that old....most of the time. I woke up with a terrible headache again. I tried to get up about 9, it hurt too bad so I went back to bed until 10. By then, the headache would come and go and we had to get ready to meet the family for my mom and my birthday brunch at Mama Lacona's.
We had brunch, it was good for everyone to get together. Piper was less than cooperative unless she was stuffing strawberries in her mouth. We got home about 12:30, Piper went down for a nap and Presley and I went into my bed to watch a movie (aka for me to fall asleep). Sure enough, I was out again from 1-3 pm. My headache finally was moving on once I got up.
We had plans to go to a friends for the Super Bowl, but with Piper being sick and it being my birthday Steve didn't really want to leave me on my birthday with whiny, sick Piper. So he went and got the girls McD's for dinner and us Jimmy Johns!
The Super Bowl game was a joke, good thing I didn't really care about either team and didn't watch the whole thing b/c it was just embarrasing!

Today was Miss Presley's birthday, I'll get her update done later. But I did take the day off to spend with her. I asked her if she wanted to spend the day at preschool or have a girls day and she actually chose a girls day! She went to preschool right away in the morning b/c we had her 'conferences' at 10 am. I took Piper to my mom's about 9 (since she was sick, we had to keep her out of Generation again!).
Presley's conferences were mainly to go over whether or not she is ready for kindergarten and what she needs to work on before August. Basically, they love her.  They said she could go to kindergarten today and do great! She is a pleasure to have in class, she knows all the things she should. She listens and they said she is a 'social butterfly'?! WHAT???? OUR KID???
The one thing they said she can work on is being more confident. They said she knows the answers but she doesn't raise her hand that often (sounds exactly like me in school!). So I can't complain. We are very proud of her!

She left with me after the meeting and we ran to VW mall to return a shirt and look for some new clothes for her (since she has an opinion, it's hard to buy clothes for her anymore!) She got a dress for the father/daughter dance on Sunday that will double as her dress to Holly's wedding too! She got some candy and we actually made a purchase at Justice (my most hated store at the mall!). She loves the glitter and bright colors in that store, so she picked out a shirt and some cool hand sanitizer(?) that she wanted!
I got myself a birthday present too! A Coach purse, I splurged! I'm not a 'purse' person, most of the purses I buy are about $30 and they last me for years! BUT.....it's my 35th birthday and it's on my life list to buy a purse that is more than $100!
We then went to lunch at Applebees, where they gave her free ice cream! Then we headed to JC Mall and went and saw The Nut Job! It was pretty cute, I think she liked it!

Overall it has been a great birthday weekend for both of us! Now back to work and more snow tomorrow. UGH!

Presley Pie turns 5 years old!

Presley's first birthday party, she was happy! Presley's 2nd birthday party, there were tears.

Presley's 3rd birthday party, there were tears again. Presley's 4th birthday party, there were tears yet AGAIN!

But guess what?? This year there were no tears!
She was obviously uncomfortable and nervous.

but she did great! She was nice to everyone, she listened, she said thank you, she played good with her cousins. Practically Perfect Presley (as Grandma calls her)

Oh where did the week go?

Piper loves playing with her big sister. And Presley loves telling her what to do!

Crazy little lady jumping on the couch

Our nightly ritual of watching the deer in the backyard.

 

Piper basically didn't sleep good all week, so we knew she was getting sick. Snotty nose turned into  a rash on Wednesday, even worse on Thursday and by Friday morning we decided to take her to the doctor to see what was going on. Sure enough, hand, foot and mouth disease. Lovely. Just one more sickness in this house is really what we needed. 

Friday afternoon at work I got the worst headache I have had in YEARS. One of those debilitating headaches where I almost asked to leave work early but knew I had a busy night and weekend ahead so I really just needed to suck it up.

We had an overnight babysitter so that Steve and I could go out for my birthday. We went to Exile Brewery downtown, it was really good despite my headache that kept coming and going. Then we had tickets to Hairball at the fairgrounds (if you like the 80's and haven't seen them, you really need to!)

Saturday we had a lot to do to get ready for Presley's 5th birthday party (we had to un-invite some friends due to Piper's sickness) but still had most of our families show up. We gave P the choice to have a 'friend' party at some party place or just have a family/close friend party at home. She chose home...which was fine with us since she won't be going to school with half of her preschool friends anyway, so maybe we'll start 'friend' parties next year!



 









Birthday girls!

Sunday Funday

Sunday started about 8 am in this house....I'm happy with anything after 7:30! We did alot of nothing! Steve needed to get out of the house so he took Presley to Target to get some things, Piper went down for her nap and I did a quick picking up and cleaning and worked out! I enjoyed my couple hours to myself but didn't really relax they way I had intended! HA!

Presley and I made banana bread (this girl LOVES banana bread to the point that she purposely won't eat bananas so they get bad so we have to make bread!) We played 3 games of Uno, (I realize this is always a risk) she won the first two games and I won the last (which she was NOT happy about, so good thing it was the last game!) We had to wake Piper up from her nap about 3 and then we just played! The afternoon actually seemed to last forever, which is good when the kids are being good and playing.

Today was another day for Piper at GN. She bawled when I dropped her off. I don't think it helps that she gets dropped off in the morning room which is not her 'normal' room b/c her teachers don't get there until about 7. (Yes, our kids get dropped off that early so that I can be to work by 7:30) When Steve picked her up, she once again had her pacifer in her mouth and was sitting on the teachers lap. They basically said she cries most of the day and wants to be held, which they obviously can't do all day and we don't expect them to. She does nap and eat for them and we can just hope that eventually it will get easier. :(
The good part about Monday's, Piper is exhausted and goes to bed early. She went down about 7:30, I worked out and by the time I was done Steve had Presley in bed!

Good start to the week, hopefully we can keep it up thru our busy, busy weekend!

Piper's first kiss

This smile.

This smile makes me SO happy!

This morning Steve had to work (which is very rare on the weekends!) I had the opportunity to meet the family at Mustards for lunch to meet my Uncle Ron! My dad's half brother who I've never met since they were adopted! It was so nice to have everyone together to meet Ron, his wife Cathy and my cousin! I hope that we get another chance to get together when everyone has more time and opportunities to chat and get to know each other!

We can home for a quick nap for Piper and then headed to Grace's birthday party at The Little Gym, which is where they had her party last year. Presley loved it last year and we were hoping they would both love it this year.

Piper ran around and just got into everything. We had to watch her 100% of the time. There are no pictures of Presley on here b/c she did VERY little. She was so concerned with Piper and what Piper was doing and keeping Piper happy and safe (which is exactly what she does at home most of the time!) that she didn't enjoy the party the way she should've!

We were excited to see our friends show up with their 2 yr old Sam and 1 yr old Charlie ( their newborn Hadley was left with the grandparents!)

and true love blossomed before our eyes! These two are about the same age (2 month difference) and they wrestled and had a kissing moment (more than once)! So cute (hope he doesn't mind her germs!)

The birthday girl Grace and her sister Sadie! They are so cute and outgoing and funny! Not scared of anything or anyone! Love it! Happy 3rd birthday Grace!

Tired

After having Monday and Tuesday off you would think I would be refreshed and ready for the three day work week. Wrong. Wednesday night I was able to meet my friend Sarah for dinner, I got home about the time it was ready to get the kids ready for bed. This week Piper does NOT want to go to bed! It's not about her being tired or not she just wants us to stand there and pat her back, which we do. But the second we leave the room she starts crying and screaming agin, so there have been a lot of Piper tears in this house this week.

Last night we decided to meet at Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner, the kids do so good at this place. I think b/c it is bright, loud and there is alot going on to keep them occupied! The house is destroyed (which is sad since Tuesday it was spotless, clean and wonderful) and of course this is the night one of our neighbors drops by to get my email and phone number, she is probably rethinking inviting me to any of her get-togethers after seeing our mess of a house!

Today, I have just been exhausted! I slept so good last night and just couldn't get motivated today. Steve had to work tonight so it was just us ladies in the house. Of course, we had waffles for dinner....my specialty! HA! After an hour of Piper crying she finally gave up and fell asleep. Presley had popcorn, which seems to be becoming our Friday night tradition....which I like, I just wish we could've cuddled a little more instead of me going to pat Pipers back every 10 minutes! Maybe next Friday!