For now though http://thepapermama.blogspot.com/2011/08/paper-mama-photo-challenge-favorite.html.
She is my favorite gurl!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Paper Mama: Favorite of August
Busy, busy over here in the Theisen household...I have so many things swirling around in my brain right now that it is insane-insane in the membrane has taken on a whole new meaning in my life. I have much to share as I reflect on the end of summer, the end of our girls gummy smiles and the end of round 5 in 11 weeks. Can you believe it!?
For now though http://thepapermama.blogspot.com/2011/08/paper-mama-photo-challenge-favorite.html.
She is my favorite gurl!
For now though http://thepapermama.blogspot.com/2011/08/paper-mama-photo-challenge-favorite.html.
She is my favorite gurl!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Twas a weekend to remember
Twas indeed! It was one for the books...at least for Lyssa Lu and I.
We spent all day saturday as just the girls. We took in an early morning nap that stretched until lunchtime. We slowly but surely got loads of laundry done, a load of dishes washed and finally we got shredded by none other than Jillian Michaels. She loves to watch me work out. I think she in entranced by the cans of pees and corn I use as weights. Silverish flashes of the cans entertain her as I do chest presses, back exercises, punches and more all at the prodding done by Jillian who say's "look, we are doing it with you, we know it's hard..." yet she isn't breaking a sweat and is still talking after 27 minutes of shredding. I am soaked in a sweat that makes it hard to take off the anti-sweat shirt I bought, I can hardly talk and my legs are shaky from all the exercise.
But, I digress.
All the while Auntie Katie had come over only to lay down and take a nap in Riley's room...for 2 hours! Thankfully little lady also laid down for a nap after the shredding so I could shower in peace.
My parents came over shortly after and my Dad watched Lyssa Lu so we could take in "The Help." I was a bit nervous about my Dad watching our girl but he said yes to it and she is really easy to put to bed so we proceeded on with our plans. Popcorn, nachos and a hidden pop in my purse later I still had no new messages on my phone so we were golden. The movie was incredible...I thought they did a superb job on casting the characters and it was touching with great acting and just enough laughs. We left laughing ourselves and the laughing continued when we found my Dad with our TV set to channel 9984 playing re-runs of Jersey Shore because he didn't know how to change the channel. Luckily Alyssa was easier to handle then the remote and she was good for him. She continued her goodness and slept until 7:30 Sunday morning! Yay, baby girl! We dressed and headed off to church where she sang her little heart out to the songs, snoozed on a new lap, was passed around to countless people while I helped serve beverages after the service and was told an innumerable amount of times how extremely cute and social she was. It was a long morning as our new head Pastor was installed but it was fun to see so many 'old' faces and we both really enjoyed ourselves. It is so fulfilling to be part of something that dates back to childhood. To see and exchange sincere "hello's" and "oh my gosh, is she/he yours?" To see grown adults who used to babysit us Hutchies as kids and now introduce them to my child. To be hugged by parents of my oldest and dearest friends that I haven't seen because of time and space. It is special, it is good.
I love weekends but this one was just special. Quiet, lazy Saturday followed by a busy and exciting Sunday capped off with the boys returning home and dinner with Nana and Papa later in the evening.
This summer has flown by.
I can't believe our baby girl is a sitter now.
I can't believe it's nearly the end of August.
I can't believe Riley starts school in 2 weeks time.
I can't believe we will be enjoying deep fried pickles with cream cheese soon : )
I am thankful for the special alone time I am granted to spend with my girl...
I am thankful to have my family back under 1 roof after being spread out under 3 Saturday eve.
I am thankful to have met (baby Miles) and spent time with extended family on Saturday in Hamel. It was so much fun to be packed together bumping into eachother and watching happily as our children played together all the while enjoying appetizers and conversation.
Twas once again a weekend for the books.
The boys enjoyed nice weather and fishing. Riley really, really enjoyed the fishing, but of course!
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| Bernie the bass, picture complete with sandals on the wrong feet! : ) |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Paper Mama: Eyes
I love the reflection of the sunshiney day sparkling in her eyes. Check out the paper mama's example of eyes...be like WHOA!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Mama Mojo
It's that magic that gets you up in the morning, keeps you going throughout the day and brings you to the finale at the end of the night where two little pj'd kiddos are finally sleeping peacefully allowing you the peace and quiet to reflect upon how you just rocked and knocked out another day.
Somedays I am left wondering where the heck my mama mojo went to. This happened a few weeks ago. I had made dinner on Wednesday and actually made Thursdays dinner as well so when I got home with the kids on said Thursday all I had to do was start the oven and enjoy 35 minutes later. Derrick was working late again and it was 4 hours till bedtime. Only 4 hours and I could hardly muster up the gusto to preheat the oven. I desperately tried to get my game face on and it was nowhere to be found. I considered calling my Mom but she had the kids all day so then I considered my sister but she was still working and then working out so I thought maybe there was a sliver of a chance that I could just suck it up and perform. Major Mom fail. I had no energy. There was gusto to muster, no wind in my sails and no confidence to wrangle and care for the two children of mine. I was defeated for absolutely no good reason. I had had a good day at work and was excited to pick up the kids but when we got home to a messy house my mojo had deflated and was nowhere to be found.
I LOVE Thursdays. It is my favorite day of the week. Mostly still dating back to FRIENDS and ER airing on Thursday but also because it's the night before the last of work and I am usually given a second wind looking forward to just one more day working for the man. I started counting minutes and then bargaining with myself that if I could just make it 50 more minutes we could just call it a night, turn on the TV and veg out. I can't believe I am admitting this but I didn't make it 5. I broke down and started texting/begging Kyle to come over and lend me some moral support. He agreed and was just enough help that I fed all of us, cleaned up a bit and actually enjoyed just sitting back and watching him play Uncle. Derrick finally made it home (I am being dramatic, most nights he is home for dinner and for sure home for bedtime) and he was able to take over the parenting duties so I could half-heartedly drag my poor self to the couch and sit.
I should note that I now look back and realize that this is to be expected after being on antibiotics for nearly 10 weeks. Does anyone know what taking antibiotics and the birth control pill at the same time can do? Haha...we are not pregnant! But I did get you-know-what 4 times in 10 weeks. You-know-what is not a friend. So being that this was the 4th go round with the enemy I am shocked I made it that far. Needless to say I ditched the antibiotics which were doing nothing for my peri-oral dermatitis (Note: That is a nice way to say that I looked a hot mess with a red, itchy, dry rash around my entire mouth.) and decided to see the Dermatologist. After calling to make an appt and hearing booked until December I pulled out one more desperation card and actually got squeezed in on Monday where the Dr said indeed I have a severe case of peri-oral dermatitis aggravated by pregnancy and the after effects of hormones which was further aggravated by my allergies of everything under the sun which now includes my current facial lotion and makeup. (RIP Mary Kay Timewise and Bare Minerals)
Anyways long story short, I am on high dose steroid cream. I do not look like a clown anymore and my mojo returned after putting to rest that dark and dreary Thursday evening.
Moral of the story. We can rock Motherhood and be absolutely amazing Mama's and all of a sudden be knocked over by the reality of being responsible for and raising kids. It happens and thankfully we have people around us (mad props to Uncle Kyle) who are able to pick up the pieces and help us fix the boo boo.
I get such an adrenaline rush every morning after peeling myself out of bed at 3:50. Ouch, I know. It comes from realizing that THIS.IS.MY.LIFE. It is what I make it and I am damn proud of it. I get to work in a job I actually really like, talk to my Mom who is also our daycare provider and laugh over Riley's funny phrase of the day and how Lyssa finally took her first nap in her crib, come home to work out (or just watch TV) and take care of me for a bit before the kids wake up from nappy poos and I take off to get them. I get to relax at my parents and indulge in a snack or two, play with the kids in the yard, laugh some more with my Mom about how the day went...and this is my everyday. I have a great life. I get a natural 'high' from being their Mommy and being his wifey. It zooms me in and out of everyday and keeps me going to get dishes washed, floors vacuumed, sweet little butts bathed, tiny mouths fed and finally tired feet kicked up while reading, smiling to myself that today was a good day.
Thank goodness for the mojo and a few vanilla white chocolate mochas scattered throughout my week to keep me in step, in tune and in love with everyday.
Thanks also to a healthy 6 month check-up for sweet Alyssa Lu who is now 15 lbs 6 ozs, 26 3/4 inches long and perfect as Dr R always says.
Moving right along in the thank you dept to National Camera for my new Canon 60D and the most amazing lens I have ever owned. I lourved my 50 mm 1.8 but the 1.4 is stunning. I don't even know where it pulls the light from but it is ah.maze.ing. For real. I can't wait to get out more and get used to this new friend. Only like $676 left till the next lens I covet.
What would a post be without a few pictures?! From the 60D of course. actually half from the 60D.
Somedays I am left wondering where the heck my mama mojo went to. This happened a few weeks ago. I had made dinner on Wednesday and actually made Thursdays dinner as well so when I got home with the kids on said Thursday all I had to do was start the oven and enjoy 35 minutes later. Derrick was working late again and it was 4 hours till bedtime. Only 4 hours and I could hardly muster up the gusto to preheat the oven. I desperately tried to get my game face on and it was nowhere to be found. I considered calling my Mom but she had the kids all day so then I considered my sister but she was still working and then working out so I thought maybe there was a sliver of a chance that I could just suck it up and perform. Major Mom fail. I had no energy. There was gusto to muster, no wind in my sails and no confidence to wrangle and care for the two children of mine. I was defeated for absolutely no good reason. I had had a good day at work and was excited to pick up the kids but when we got home to a messy house my mojo had deflated and was nowhere to be found.
I LOVE Thursdays. It is my favorite day of the week. Mostly still dating back to FRIENDS and ER airing on Thursday but also because it's the night before the last of work and I am usually given a second wind looking forward to just one more day working for the man. I started counting minutes and then bargaining with myself that if I could just make it 50 more minutes we could just call it a night, turn on the TV and veg out. I can't believe I am admitting this but I didn't make it 5. I broke down and started texting/begging Kyle to come over and lend me some moral support. He agreed and was just enough help that I fed all of us, cleaned up a bit and actually enjoyed just sitting back and watching him play Uncle. Derrick finally made it home (I am being dramatic, most nights he is home for dinner and for sure home for bedtime) and he was able to take over the parenting duties so I could half-heartedly drag my poor self to the couch and sit.
I should note that I now look back and realize that this is to be expected after being on antibiotics for nearly 10 weeks. Does anyone know what taking antibiotics and the birth control pill at the same time can do? Haha...we are not pregnant! But I did get you-know-what 4 times in 10 weeks. You-know-what is not a friend. So being that this was the 4th go round with the enemy I am shocked I made it that far. Needless to say I ditched the antibiotics which were doing nothing for my peri-oral dermatitis (Note: That is a nice way to say that I looked a hot mess with a red, itchy, dry rash around my entire mouth.) and decided to see the Dermatologist. After calling to make an appt and hearing booked until December I pulled out one more desperation card and actually got squeezed in on Monday where the Dr said indeed I have a severe case of peri-oral dermatitis aggravated by pregnancy and the after effects of hormones which was further aggravated by my allergies of everything under the sun which now includes my current facial lotion and makeup. (RIP Mary Kay Timewise and Bare Minerals)
Anyways long story short, I am on high dose steroid cream. I do not look like a clown anymore and my mojo returned after putting to rest that dark and dreary Thursday evening.
Moral of the story. We can rock Motherhood and be absolutely amazing Mama's and all of a sudden be knocked over by the reality of being responsible for and raising kids. It happens and thankfully we have people around us (mad props to Uncle Kyle) who are able to pick up the pieces and help us fix the boo boo.
I get such an adrenaline rush every morning after peeling myself out of bed at 3:50. Ouch, I know. It comes from realizing that THIS.IS.MY.LIFE. It is what I make it and I am damn proud of it. I get to work in a job I actually really like, talk to my Mom who is also our daycare provider and laugh over Riley's funny phrase of the day and how Lyssa finally took her first nap in her crib, come home to work out (or just watch TV) and take care of me for a bit before the kids wake up from nappy poos and I take off to get them. I get to relax at my parents and indulge in a snack or two, play with the kids in the yard, laugh some more with my Mom about how the day went...and this is my everyday. I have a great life. I get a natural 'high' from being their Mommy and being his wifey. It zooms me in and out of everyday and keeps me going to get dishes washed, floors vacuumed, sweet little butts bathed, tiny mouths fed and finally tired feet kicked up while reading, smiling to myself that today was a good day.
Thank goodness for the mojo and a few vanilla white chocolate mochas scattered throughout my week to keep me in step, in tune and in love with everyday.
Thanks also to a healthy 6 month check-up for sweet Alyssa Lu who is now 15 lbs 6 ozs, 26 3/4 inches long and perfect as Dr R always says.
Moving right along in the thank you dept to National Camera for my new Canon 60D and the most amazing lens I have ever owned. I lourved my 50 mm 1.8 but the 1.4 is stunning. I don't even know where it pulls the light from but it is ah.maze.ing. For real. I can't wait to get out more and get used to this new friend. Only like $676 left till the next lens I covet.
What would a post be without a few pictures?! From the 60D of course. actually half from the 60D.
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| Houston, WE HAVE A SOLO SITTER! : ) |
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| Finally a sweet shy smile instead of the mouth-wide-open-mocking-his-mama smile |
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