Well. There hasn't been much time for blogging. The short of it...we bought a house, Hayden is more man-child and less toddler every day, Jay is doing great in school and baby girl is healthy and well! Some friends got married, some fun friends visited, and I saw the President.
We cut off our internet in anticipation of the move, so I hope to be back up and blogging with pics soon!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The sweetest boy
This past weekend, I spent most of the latter part in the recliner with a heating pad on my back. When I overdo it, my back is the first part of my body to remind me to wear comfortable shoes and remember I'm pregnant! I love chasing Hayden around but end up paying dearly for it.
Last night, I was laying on the couch watching tv with Hayden when he got up. He walked over to the recliner and stopped. He then walked around it and unplugged my heating pad. He brought it to the couch, made me sit up, placed it under my back and made me lay back down on it.
"Make it feel better mommy, it be okay," he said.
What a sweet and generous child I have to want to help, and to want to make sure mommy is okay!
Last night, I was laying on the couch watching tv with Hayden when he got up. He walked over to the recliner and stopped. He then walked around it and unplugged my heating pad. He brought it to the couch, made me sit up, placed it under my back and made me lay back down on it.
"Make it feel better mommy, it be okay," he said.
What a sweet and generous child I have to want to help, and to want to make sure mommy is okay!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Hoarder in the making
Hayden has taken to sneaking food into his room at odd times of the day and night. Yesterday I went to get him out of bed for school and noticed an inconspicuous spot on his sheets. It baffled me briefly, until I saw a small bowl of baked beans at the foot of his bed. Yes, baked beans. We had them with our hot dogs for lunch on Sunday and I put the leftovers in one of Hayden's bowls since he's a big fan of them. Apparently, since at some point he procured them from the frige and proceeded to eat them whilst he was supposed to be sleeping.
Jay went into his room when he woke up in the middle of the night this weekend, and saw him chewing. He said, "Hayden what do you have?" to which Hayden replied, "Sheese". Sure enough, he hadn't finished his string cheese from earlier and decided to stash it for later.
I *swear* we feed him!
Jay went into his room when he woke up in the middle of the night this weekend, and saw him chewing. He said, "Hayden what do you have?" to which Hayden replied, "Sheese". Sure enough, he hadn't finished his string cheese from earlier and decided to stash it for later.
I *swear* we feed him!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Baby news
Hayden is going to be a big brother...to a little sister! We found out today that Baby Rogers is Baby Girl Rogers! She's is measuring at a wee 12 oz, right on track, but it seems so tiny. Heartbeat is strong, and we both seem to be doing well thus far. Definitely an exciting day in the Rogers' house! To celebrate, Hayden and I went to Babies 'R Us after Jay went to work...Hayden picked out a new toy for himself and I picked out a baby book for our little girl.
Salem Class of 2034, your class is slowly being born!
Salem Class of 2034, your class is slowly being born!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Rainy Day
Today it's raining cats and dogs. But when we left at 7am, it was just raining a little bit. Still, I had my rain jacket, rain boots, and umbrella to get us to the car. Hayden is always so excited about the umbrella and giggles and squeals like it is just the most fun thing he's ever done. Today when we got out of the car to walk into school, I decided I didn't need the umbrella to walk the four feet in light drizzle, so I put my hood up and got Hayden unbuckled. He reached down for my umbrella and handed it to me. He said, "Here momma, so you not get wet. Is raining."
How wonderful to be raising such a sweet gentleman already!
How wonderful to be raising such a sweet gentleman already!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Strep throat. Ew.
This past weekend, Hayden was acting a little funny and exhibiting some strange symptoms. He had a dark red tongue and his taste buds were inflamed a bit. He wasn't eating a whole lot and said his belly hurt. We called our favorite medical professional (my sister-in-law, Erin) for her advice and she quickly thought it was strep. We decided to take him to the doc, but not before finding him a new pediatrician. When we first got here, Tricare (Army insurance) assigned us a family care provider and since he hasn't been sick, we haven 't even thought about a new ped since our insurance changed (you know, back in April. Way to be healthy, Hayden!).
Erin recommended the practice they use for their kids, so we decided to check it out yesterday. After 2 years of Army clinics and German hospitals, and one well visit here, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pediatric office that looked like one! Brightly colored, smiling faces, a fish tank and whatnot. We filled out some quick paperwork and headed back to an exam room. The nurse was fantastic, catering to Hayden's every request ("look out window, see lizards"; "mommy's turn"; "let me do it") and making us both feel comfortable. A strep test quickly confirmed Erin's diagnosis and we were soon on our way to the pharmacy to pick up medicine for my happy, sick toddler.
Hayden has never really liked taking medicine. For an ear infection, I used to have to wrap him in a towel, straddle him to keep him down, hold his nose and use the medicine dropper to push the medicine down the side of his cheek. That was when he was 15 months old, Jay was deployed and Hayden was not so cooperative. Luckily now his cognitive reasoning has increased and when I tell him "medicine will make Hayden all better", he understands and is fine taking it as long as he gets to hold it himself. Twice a day for ten days and he should be back to 100%. Luckily for us he's also obsessed with his multivitamin, so he gets that as a reward for taking his medicine. Win-win.
He also got to pick something out for being such a good helper and listener at the doctor's office. Of all the things in Wal-mart, he chose a new toothbrush. Awesome. Last time he got to pick something out, he chose a small wisk with a pig for the handle in Bed, Bath & Beyond. I love this kid.
Today he is at home with Nana and Papaw and I'm sure having the best time. Yet another perk of living in America AND close to family!
Erin recommended the practice they use for their kids, so we decided to check it out yesterday. After 2 years of Army clinics and German hospitals, and one well visit here, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pediatric office that looked like one! Brightly colored, smiling faces, a fish tank and whatnot. We filled out some quick paperwork and headed back to an exam room. The nurse was fantastic, catering to Hayden's every request ("look out window, see lizards"; "mommy's turn"; "let me do it") and making us both feel comfortable. A strep test quickly confirmed Erin's diagnosis and we were soon on our way to the pharmacy to pick up medicine for my happy, sick toddler.
Hayden has never really liked taking medicine. For an ear infection, I used to have to wrap him in a towel, straddle him to keep him down, hold his nose and use the medicine dropper to push the medicine down the side of his cheek. That was when he was 15 months old, Jay was deployed and Hayden was not so cooperative. Luckily now his cognitive reasoning has increased and when I tell him "medicine will make Hayden all better", he understands and is fine taking it as long as he gets to hold it himself. Twice a day for ten days and he should be back to 100%. Luckily for us he's also obsessed with his multivitamin, so he gets that as a reward for taking his medicine. Win-win.
He also got to pick something out for being such a good helper and listener at the doctor's office. Of all the things in Wal-mart, he chose a new toothbrush. Awesome. Last time he got to pick something out, he chose a small wisk with a pig for the handle in Bed, Bath & Beyond. I love this kid.
Today he is at home with Nana and Papaw and I'm sure having the best time. Yet another perk of living in America AND close to family!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Ten years
Ten years ago I watched the world fall down. Ten years ago I hadn't gone through three deployments with the strongest women I would ever have the honor to meet. Ten years ago I hadn't yet met the men and women that would be this countries heroes, fighting in defense of the freedom we so carelessly guarded. Ten years ago I hadn't sat with a friend the same night she became a widow. Ten years ago I didn't have a son and a baby on the way who would always grow up on a world where terrorism was real. Ten years ago I didn't have to take my shoes off to fly.
Ten years and one day ago I stood and covered my heart every time I heard the national anthem. Ten years and one day ago I still remembered the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. Ten years and one day ago I still teared up every time I heard Lee Greenwood sing "God Bless the USA".
On this day as we pause for remembrance, let us not forget this solemn pride every day of the year. Let us forget the fear we felt ten years ago and only remember the fight we had in us to preserve our nation, our liberty, our freedom. Let us forget our division and remember only the solidarity we felt for the months after the attacks.
I will never forget where I was ten years ago. When I look back in another ten years, I will be proud of where and who I was today, ten years after 9/11.
Ten years and one day ago I stood and covered my heart every time I heard the national anthem. Ten years and one day ago I still remembered the words to the Pledge of Allegiance. Ten years and one day ago I still teared up every time I heard Lee Greenwood sing "God Bless the USA".
On this day as we pause for remembrance, let us not forget this solemn pride every day of the year. Let us forget the fear we felt ten years ago and only remember the fight we had in us to preserve our nation, our liberty, our freedom. Let us forget our division and remember only the solidarity we felt for the months after the attacks.
I will never forget where I was ten years ago. When I look back in another ten years, I will be proud of where and who I was today, ten years after 9/11.
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