The day I've been waiting for since Melanie was born FINALLY arrived yesterday--she smiles at people! She's been grinning at the wall and ceiling for a couple weeks already, but now I can get her to smile and coo just by making faces at her. I am not at all biased when I say that it is the cutest thing EVER. Seriously. Equally fun is listening to her Dad babble and talk to her, and her responding.
Last night, I told my husband that I thought I was getting the hang of this whole "parenting three" thing. Cue my night of crying baby and no sleep, and wide awake two year old at 6:30 am. Also cue said two year old eating a roll, then licking the bathroom mirror with her mouth full, thereby pasting bread crumbs onto the mirror and all over the floor. She then decided it was a good idea to wash her roll in the bathroom sink, leaving a pile of soggy and disgusting bread for me to find moments later. And, at this exact moment, she is attempting to climb into the dryer. It's my own fault. I will no longer assume that I am getting the hang of anything.
Megan is being incredibly helpful and non-sassy today, which is a pleasant and welcome change from recent weeks. I find that the more I keep my cool, the better behaved she is. Apparently shouting and threatening are NOT good parenting techniques. Who knew? Right now she's putting laundry away, and has not sassed or whined at me all morning. It is delightful.
Marina is attempting potty training for the third (and pray to God, final) time. She's doing moderately well, as long as I remind her. Waiting for her to tell me she has to pee (or do something more dastardly) is pretty hit or miss. So far today, we have had no accidents, and yesterday there were only two! She asked for her own star chart (like Megan's) and was also informed that if she can figure out the potty training, she can go to preschool this fall. I am hoping that some combination of these, along with copious amounts of chocolate (which I have in abundant supply this week), will inspire her to toilet greatness.
This afternoon, I am going smart phone shopping! I want to be able to accept credit cards for my jam at all my various shows and such, and there are cool apps that enable you to do that. It should be fun...and I'll have a new toy! Yippee. :)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Holy Friday
There is something so humbling, amazing and awe-inspiring about prostrating in church as the cross is carried past you in procession. To me, the hymn sung during the procession sums up Holy Friday and all it's glory.
"Today is hung upon the Tree He who hung the land upon the waters. A crown of thorns crowns him who is King of the Angels. He is wrapped about with the purple of mockery Who wrapped the heavens with clouds. He receives smiting, He who freed Adam in the Jordan. He is transfixed with nails, Who is the Bridegroom of the Church. He is pierced with a spear, He Who is the Son of the Virgin. We worship Your passion O Christ. Show us also Your glorious Resurrection."
Of course, later I watched my husband make a prostration in front of the cross, only to have Marina jump on his back and try to ride him like a horse.
"Today is hung upon the Tree He who hung the land upon the waters. A crown of thorns crowns him who is King of the Angels. He is wrapped about with the purple of mockery Who wrapped the heavens with clouds. He receives smiting, He who freed Adam in the Jordan. He is transfixed with nails, Who is the Bridegroom of the Church. He is pierced with a spear, He Who is the Son of the Virgin. We worship Your passion O Christ. Show us also Your glorious Resurrection."
Of course, later I watched my husband make a prostration in front of the cross, only to have Marina jump on his back and try to ride him like a horse.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
A day in the life with Marina
I woke up to find toothpaste on my hairbrush. I suspect that it was her.
Today at church, Marina...
...made a break for the alter and *almost* made it. Her dad chased after her, his riassa flowing behind him. He looked a little like Batman.
...was given a pewter cross, which she proceeded to lick all over and then rub on my face. She rubbed it on her Dad's face later, and I don't think he knew she was licking it first.
...fell in the toilet.
...was caught at coffee hour, eating spinach dip by the fist full. Five minutes later, she was drinking salsa from the bowl.
It is only 1:07. Today has the potential to be really interesting.
Today at church, Marina...
...made a break for the alter and *almost* made it. Her dad chased after her, his riassa flowing behind him. He looked a little like Batman.
...was given a pewter cross, which she proceeded to lick all over and then rub on my face. She rubbed it on her Dad's face later, and I don't think he knew she was licking it first.
...fell in the toilet.
...was caught at coffee hour, eating spinach dip by the fist full. Five minutes later, she was drinking salsa from the bowl.
It is only 1:07. Today has the potential to be really interesting.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Jam Awakening
It is that time of year again! I've been a full-fledged business owner for 12 whole months now, and I am entering my 2011 jam season. In the last 24 hours, I've spent a ridiculous amount of money buying supplies, and tomorrow I'm canning between 12 and 14 dozen jars of jam. (And that's just two flavors!!) My first show is May 13th, so I've gotta get this show on the road. I also ordered a professional banner with my logo on it, and am shopping for my own canopy. Oh yeah, and I need a table. I don't want to borrow the church's all summer again. This of course reminds me that the people I am supposed to have my first show with have not yet sent me the information I need. I should call them again...you would think the Palmer Chamber of Commerce would be more interested in receiving money from me and get on the horn about that paperwork. Ah well.
I have a friend in the process of opening her own graphic design business, and she redid my labels (for free!). They look amazing, and I'm really excited to start using them. Yay for greater professionalism! At some point in time, I will solve my jar problem, but for now I'm buying out Walmart every other week.
Melanie has been asleep now for well over an hour, and since it's 6:45 in the evening, I think I'm going to go wake her up so she won't pull another "awake until 11:15 because I took a long evening nap" like last night. It was uncool.
I have a friend in the process of opening her own graphic design business, and she redid my labels (for free!). They look amazing, and I'm really excited to start using them. Yay for greater professionalism! At some point in time, I will solve my jar problem, but for now I'm buying out Walmart every other week.
Melanie has been asleep now for well over an hour, and since it's 6:45 in the evening, I think I'm going to go wake her up so she won't pull another "awake until 11:15 because I took a long evening nap" like last night. It was uncool.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
On our new picture
A note on our new blog picture...
Circumstances have conspired against us, and we still do not have a decent family photo of all five of us. However, the ones we took at Melanie's baptism crack Dn. John and I up to no extent, so we decided to make it our "profile" shot. I think my favorite part, besides the look on Megan's face, is the fact the my husband is laughing so hard. Oh that and the fact that I look nice. (Ah, vanity...)
I am hoping that one day before my inlaws leave, the children will cooperate to the extent that Grammy can take a good shot of all of us.
Oh, and a cranky baby update...God bless the makers of gas drops. They didn't help Megan or Marina, but they seem to be the greatest thing ever for Melanie. I am still on a dairy free diet since the baby's pooping camouflage green and we can't figure out why. However, not having a super fussy bay is making our lives infinitely easier...and quieter. :)
Circumstances have conspired against us, and we still do not have a decent family photo of all five of us. However, the ones we took at Melanie's baptism crack Dn. John and I up to no extent, so we decided to make it our "profile" shot. I think my favorite part, besides the look on Megan's face, is the fact the my husband is laughing so hard. Oh that and the fact that I look nice. (Ah, vanity...)
I am hoping that one day before my inlaws leave, the children will cooperate to the extent that Grammy can take a good shot of all of us.
Oh, and a cranky baby update...God bless the makers of gas drops. They didn't help Megan or Marina, but they seem to be the greatest thing ever for Melanie. I am still on a dairy free diet since the baby's pooping camouflage green and we can't figure out why. However, not having a super fussy bay is making our lives infinitely easier...and quieter. :)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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