I just don't want it to end... I have had an amazing summer with Izzy, jam packed with either fun family activities and outings or hanging by dads pool. I just don't want to get back into the "schedule routine" Not only do I not want to go back to school but I also don't want to send my baby girl to preschool this year. It seems like just yesterday I was bringing her home from the hospital and now I am school shopping, its just passing by so fast. I am so thankful for my little family and all that we do. I am so very blessed.
I also did some branching out of my own this summer, I went to Columbus 2 weeks ago for the Thirty-One National Conference. It has opened many new doors for my business but the experience was more than that for me. It was the first time I have ever done anything like that for myself....ever. I have either went places with my mom when I was younger or Jeremy, ZZ and I have gone together. It gave me a sense of pride and Independence to be out on my own, with that said I was only 2 hours away from home, only gone 2 days and cried for the first 30 minutes of the car ride up because the thought of leaving Izzy for that long broke my heart. I had never been on a solo road trip. I am so glad I went, I felt like a new person when I came home, not only because I was exploding with great tips to better my business but because of the friend connections, praise and worship, and the inspiration that I got from being around 8,000 women with all different backgrounds and stories.
Last weekend we took Izzy camping in Lebanon Ohio. While there we went on a hour train ride. Izzy is so into trains right now. She loves Thomas. The next day we went to Kings Island because it was Newman Tractor day there. We spent most of the day in the water park it was so hot. Izzy had a blast all weekend! She is one lucky little girl!
This past weekend Jeremy and I went canoeing for the first time... He loved it. Me? I wasn't into the wildlife. LOL I wouldn't get into the water because it was full of fish and turtles. I saw them swimming. Luckily we never flipped the canoe. My other issue was the spiders that had webs in the low hanging tree branches. I guess me ducking down when we went under them didn't help Jeremy steer the boat? (so, he says) :) I do much better in chlorinated water that I can see my feet! But hey I went, so I should get points for the effort right???
I am looking forward to what the next 2 weeks brings before classes start, I know we are going to try to enjoy them!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
3 Year Well Check Up
Well we finally made it to Izzy's 3 year check up yesterday, I had to reschedule the appointment for the afternoon because at 8:30 when we were getting ready to leave I couldn't find my car keys, after searching high and low in the house, I went outside to check the car and found them inside..with the doors locked. My new task for the week is to make another copy of my car key! Jeremy was at work with his copy, so we were stuck.
So they rescheduled us for the afternoon and it turned out to be a great appointment. She weighs 35 pounds and is 37 inches tall. That puts her in the 60th percentile. Her pedi was pleased with that since for so long she was pretty low on the charts, she sure has caught up now! Everything else checked out fine and she didn't need any shots. It was so cute to watch her follow Dr. Otrembiak's instructions, I had to refrain from laughing when he was listening to her chest and told her to cough and she let out this dramatic fake cough. I can't believe how big she is getting, its all happening so fast! She is at such a fun age and every day is an adventure.
She hasn't had an accident during the day or at nap time in over a week and today was the second day in a row that she has waken up dry, I think I may be able to say she is COMPLETELY POTTY TRAINED very soon! She is also just about lost her fear of the automatic flushers in public restrooms! Which makes it much easier to be out and about!
So they rescheduled us for the afternoon and it turned out to be a great appointment. She weighs 35 pounds and is 37 inches tall. That puts her in the 60th percentile. Her pedi was pleased with that since for so long she was pretty low on the charts, she sure has caught up now! Everything else checked out fine and she didn't need any shots. It was so cute to watch her follow Dr. Otrembiak's instructions, I had to refrain from laughing when he was listening to her chest and told her to cough and she let out this dramatic fake cough. I can't believe how big she is getting, its all happening so fast! She is at such a fun age and every day is an adventure.
She hasn't had an accident during the day or at nap time in over a week and today was the second day in a row that she has waken up dry, I think I may be able to say she is COMPLETELY POTTY TRAINED very soon! She is also just about lost her fear of the automatic flushers in public restrooms! Which makes it much easier to be out and about!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Summer Time Fun!
Yep, I'm LOVING being off for the summer with my girl! It has been fantastic! With Jeremy's work schedule we have been able to do so much already and its been a nice change. With the exception of holiday weeks when Pepsi is on a crazy sale, then we don't see much of him.
We have already been to the Zoo several times, Union Terminal, and one of Izzy's favorites- We went to see Barney LIVE at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati! It was such a neat experience to watch her face! We went camping a few weeks ago and took a trip to Coney Island the next day to swim. I have to say that tan lines on a 3 year old are probably the cutest thing ever!
On top of all that, we celebrated Izzy's 3rd Birthday! I'm still not sure how that is possible. Time is going by so fast and I intend to enjoy every minute of it!
We are also in the midst of potty training. It is going so much better than I had ever hoped. My method? I put her in panties. The first morning she peed 7 times in the floor between 9-noon. About 12:30 she came to me and said she had to go pee and every since then (6 days ago) she has had 2 accidents! I never dreamed that she would transition so well. Our only issues are that she is afraid of the automatic flushers in public restrooms. I haven't a clue on how to get past this other than keep exposing her to them. But even when we are out and she doesn't want to go in them, she holds it until we get home. And she only wants me to take her.
Izzy's speech is improving so much. I can have conversations with her, she calls me mommy now <3. She can count to 13 and knows the majority of colors. I am so proud of all of her accomplishments.
We are making the most of this summer because once August hits classes start back up for me AND IZZY. As much as it breaks my heart, my baby girl is going to start preschool. I am excited for her to make new friends and ecstatic for the opportunity for her speech to improve BUT the thought of someone else being with her during the day really makes me uneasy. I think she will love it, we have been to the school twice and both times she has not wanted to leave.
I know I say this on every post but I really mean it this time- I am going to start using this more!
We have already been to the Zoo several times, Union Terminal, and one of Izzy's favorites- We went to see Barney LIVE at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati! It was such a neat experience to watch her face! We went camping a few weeks ago and took a trip to Coney Island the next day to swim. I have to say that tan lines on a 3 year old are probably the cutest thing ever!
On top of all that, we celebrated Izzy's 3rd Birthday! I'm still not sure how that is possible. Time is going by so fast and I intend to enjoy every minute of it!
We are also in the midst of potty training. It is going so much better than I had ever hoped. My method? I put her in panties. The first morning she peed 7 times in the floor between 9-noon. About 12:30 she came to me and said she had to go pee and every since then (6 days ago) she has had 2 accidents! I never dreamed that she would transition so well. Our only issues are that she is afraid of the automatic flushers in public restrooms. I haven't a clue on how to get past this other than keep exposing her to them. But even when we are out and she doesn't want to go in them, she holds it until we get home. And she only wants me to take her.
Izzy's speech is improving so much. I can have conversations with her, she calls me mommy now <3. She can count to 13 and knows the majority of colors. I am so proud of all of her accomplishments.
We are making the most of this summer because once August hits classes start back up for me AND IZZY. As much as it breaks my heart, my baby girl is going to start preschool. I am excited for her to make new friends and ecstatic for the opportunity for her speech to improve BUT the thought of someone else being with her during the day really makes me uneasy. I think she will love it, we have been to the school twice and both times she has not wanted to leave.
I know I say this on every post but I really mean it this time- I am going to start using this more!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
2011!
WOW! Its 2011, my sweet 6lb baby girl is going to be THREE this year! I can't hardly believe it! Things are really going well for us and I couldn't be happier with my life. Izzy is doing fantastic in speech therapy, she has been in it for about a month and her word count is over 40 now. This week her new words are "pizza" and "toes"! I love every minute of it!
Izzy had her first sickness of the season this week but seems to be on the mend now, despite the congestion she is still dealing with.
I have enjoyed my time off school with her so much, it has went by way to fast! The new semester starts back up next week.
I have also started a new business, I am now a Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant! I had a party in December and fell in love with the products! I am hoping I will do well with it and this will provide extra income for our family, while allowing me to still be home with Izzy.
We had a terrific Christmas this year. We were blessed that's for sure. Izzy had her Christmas party at dance, got to see the Festival Of Lights at the zoo, she sat on Santa's lap and LOVED him! I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting at the moment.
I am looking forward to what 2011 has in store for my little family because I can only imagine that it is going to be great!
--Kayla
Izzy had her first sickness of the season this week but seems to be on the mend now, despite the congestion she is still dealing with.
I have enjoyed my time off school with her so much, it has went by way to fast! The new semester starts back up next week.
I have also started a new business, I am now a Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant! I had a party in December and fell in love with the products! I am hoping I will do well with it and this will provide extra income for our family, while allowing me to still be home with Izzy.
We had a terrific Christmas this year. We were blessed that's for sure. Izzy had her Christmas party at dance, got to see the Festival Of Lights at the zoo, she sat on Santa's lap and LOVED him! I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting at the moment.
I am looking forward to what 2011 has in store for my little family because I can only imagine that it is going to be great!
--Kayla
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