SO, Momma's Back! Sorry for the 3-month hiatus, but that is what happens when I start growing a sweet little love inside my belly :) The only thing I wanted to write about for the past 3 months was how terrible I felt, how I swore I would never get pregnant again, how I wanted to vomit every minute of the day and felt like I wanted to constantly be eating bagels & cream cheese to stop the nausea, how I cried nearly every night when Felix got home because I couldn't take care of the kids, and how I was sick of lying in bed any moment I could. However, through all that- I was so thankful that I felt so horrible because I was pregnant and I was not sick with a serious illness. Really- it was something I thought about constantly. We are lucky.
Meanwhile, life did not stop just because I was miserable ; ) We still tried to enjoy the summer, and I have a whole gigantic post (that is having trouble uploading) on our awesome two-weeks we got to spend with family that came to visit this summer! Steph & the kids drove up from FL and stayed with us for two weeks, and Jackie & mom & dad came and visited a few days during that time. The kids were loving life, and they were old enough to really play well together. Emma smothered Eli 24/7 since he was the only one who would take her bossiness!
We have a hole in the roof trim right outside the upstairs bathroom window. Inside that hole, some birds have built their nest. It has been there since we moved in, and although we removed it once- we failed to seal the hole, and they have returned. However, while Steph was here visiting, the chirps seemed to be getting louder & louder and we were pretty sure the birds had moved INSIDE the roof- perhaps in the attic? Until one night, Steph calmly came down the steps and innocently asked Felix to come upstairs, to confirm that there was, in fact, a bird leg hanging from our bathroom light vent!!!
All I can say is THANK G-D Felix & Jackie were here, because there is no way I could have taken care of this!!! Jackie bravely stood there under the light fixture holding a garbage bag to catch the poor birdie while Felix unscrewed it from the ceiling. The light fixture swung open, but the bird was so wedged in there that he was hanging by its leg in the light. It was really sad, and completely disgusting- but Jack & Felix saved the day (not as much can be said for the poor birdie). Perhaps its time we seal up the hole in the roof!
On to more fun around the house......the kids favorite game (was) to throw all the cushions off the couch and basically have a wrestling match. And they LOVE climbing on their daddy. Poor Felix! Anyime Felix lies down on the floor, the kids are on top of him within seconds. Look at Levi's face in the picture below as he is climibing on his back.
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| Just hanging out on Dad, playing the iphone! |
On a whim, Felix & I decided to get a new couch!! SO exciting. We have wanted a new couch for years, and I've had my eye on this model since I saw it 4 years ago in a friends house in FL. Recently, I found out it was available in a store up here, so we went to check it out- and bought it right there on the spot. Very unlike me to make such a large purchase so quickly.....but Felix talked me into it :)
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| New couch |
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| The kids seem to like it :) And we set the rules from day 1....the cushions MAY NOT come off this couch! |
YAY for the start of Water Polo Season! The kids & I came out to support the team for the first tournament of the season at Brown. They are off to an amazing start- winning games like crazy! Studs.
And we had a houseguest come visit for the first tournament! Luke, basically Felix's brother- and a former Brown player, came up from Miami to visit & watch the game. Levi was attached at the hip. The kids loved him- and anytime he wasn't around, Levi would say "where's Bluke?". So cute.
There are a lot more updates to come- I have lots to catch up on and lots of pictures to post.
Recently, we celebrated Yom Kippur together for the first time alone here as a family. I was really trying to think of ways to do this on our own- and make it meaningful, and although we didn't go to temple or fast- I was really happy with our day. In fact, it was one of the best Yom Kippurs ever and I was really surprised with Emma's interest in our discussions for the day. I told the kids the night before that we were going to celebrate Yom Kippur, and that meant we were going to talk to G-d about all the things we were sorry for and ask for forgiveness. And I told them we would not be using the TV or Ipads or drive for the day- in addition to me keeping Emma home from school and not going to Levi's preschool workshop class.
To be honest, I was completely dreading the day! But it turned out wonderful. The kids spent the morning building and playing under giant forts we made in the living room, we went on a long walk as Emma tried to grasp the idea that G-d was all around us, played a bit in a playground, and then came home for our lunch. (we are kids, and pregnant, so it's allowed!). During lunch, we had the discussion about what we are sorry for. Levi was sorry for throwing his toys, Emma was sorry for crying & not doing good listening, and I was sorry for yelling too much at the kids.
WELL. Emma definitely liked the "ask G-d for forgiveness" concept. For the past 2 days, if she thinks I am being mean to her, she tells me I need to tell G-d. Example: I told her to go away after she kept coming over asking for my croutons out of my salad. She said (and is right) that its mean to say "go away" and I need to tell G-d. Same thing when I told her to get out of the car quickly, or anything else she felt was rude!
And on a funny note- little Em was so funny today! I dropped the car off to get fixed and took the kids across the street to Patriots Place. I told them we were going for a surprise. After our long walk there, we made it to the frozen yogurt shop where you put your own toppings on. Both kids were SO excited, and I let them put their own stuff in their bowl. Halfway through devouring her bowl, Emma says to me "Now, THIS is the kind of surprise I'M talking about!". Who is the best mommy ever?!!
