We’re having miserable weather here in Wisconsin. Wind storms. Rain. Cold, rainy & windy. It sucks. The barometric pressure is so low that I’ve had a fat migraine all damn day. And I’m PMSing like mad. I came home from work today and crashed on the couch, whimpering from the agony of cramps. Too much information, I know.
So after lounging around with the boys for awhile, I fed them dinner, read stories and put them to bed by 9 p.m. so that I could watch The Good Wife on CBS. I got through the first half hour and the damn power went out with a huge gust of wind. It came back on for two seconds and out it went for 40 minutes. Grrrr. So now I’m waiting not-so-patiently for the episode to be available online. Ugh.
During the power outage, Dawson woke up and padded down the hall to the living room where Doug and I were lighting candles so we could actually see. Truthfully, I was ready to call it a night and head to bed myself, but the Doodlebug wanted to know why the house was so dark and quiet. I’m thinking his night light went out and he panicked. We found his Rocket light that uses battery power and all was right with the world.
Thankfully, Owen was peacefully sleeping in his crib. That baby is so damn cute. Just like his big brother. I look at my boys and wonder if they are really my kids. They are so smart. Owen looks up to Dawson and wants to do everything his big bro does. Dawson was coloring this afternoon and Owen stuck a crayon in his fist and began scribbling on the newspaper. It’s amazing what he picks up by observing others.
Owen & Dawson, Fall 2010
The power is back on and the house is still quiet. I love the few moments I have before bed each night. I like reflecting on the day (even if work sucked today) and wiping the slate clean for tomorrow.
I’ve been trying to read a book for months. This book to be exact (the authors are from my hometown. You remember Mimi Bobeck, right?). But with two boys who keep me insanely busy, I barely make it through a chapter before someone’s diaper needs changing or someone else needs to be fed.
When I’m Queen of My Own Life, I will rule that I be given two straight hours each day to read. Considering I have a stack of books on my end table that I’d love to read, and magazines piling up in every corner of every room, I’ll probably need a full work day each week to catch up. My husband will just have to deal with the diaper changing, the picking up of the toys, the constant yelling and craziness.
I just got the new issue of New York Magazine and haven’t had the chance to read about The Social Network, which is on the cover. I’m not sure I want to watch this movie. Anyone see it yet? I love me some Facebook (hello, I’m on it every damn day), but do I really care about Mark Zuckerberg or whatever his name is?
It’s weird that Hollywood is making movies about social media. I can’t wait for them to make a movie about Twitter.
Okay. These kids of mine are whining. The only think I’m queen of is chaos. So much for blogging.
I had a long day at work and when 5 o’clock hit I was eager to get out of the office. Things are busy for our family during the summer months. Dawson begs for long days at the beach and Owen just loves riding in the stroller on long walks. I’m just happy to spend time with my boys as they are growing so fast.
Dawson had T-ball right at 5 p.m. and thankfully my parents picked up the boys from daycare and I met them on the field for the game. Dawson had one fabulous hit at bat. He also played first base and caught a ball that was thrown to him. He was super excited.
After the game I took the boys to a concert at a local park. Tom Pease was playing at the band shell and what looked like hundreds of kids were eager to sing and dance to their favorite folk tunes. Tom is a wonderful entertainer. He sings, he has actions for his dances, he makes the most outrageous noises, and he can make up lyrics for a song in minutes. (And here’s a secret: he’s been performing since I was in elementary school. I still remember a concert he gave at Roosevelt School when I was in 3rd grade. You do the math!)
Owen was mesmerized by the music. The last Tom Pease concert we went to when he was just a few weeks old. This time he was able to dance, and it was so cute. I hope you enjoy the video.
Once again, the blogger formerly known as Dana (okay, I’m still going by Dana but that line just sounds cool), has come back to blog. I’m sure this will be like all the other times. Write a post. Give excuses. Apologize for lack of blogging. Promise to blog more regularly. Go back to life’s demands. Forget to blog for a dayweek month.
This shit is getting old. Yes, I said shit. I can’t help it. I’m reprimanding myself for not blogging. Again.
The big news of the past few months:
Dawson has finished his year of 4K (4-year-old kindergarten). He had a wonderful year. He started out shy and quiet and ended the school year as a bright, outgoing and super happy boy. He did miss half of the last day of school because he threw up. It was the day of his 4K concert and I’m thinking the usual nerves that come with stardom got the better of him. His teacher called for me to pick him up early. I was bummed to miss all the little ones singing songs and dancing the hokey pokey, but I was more nervous about my son being sick. Turns out he was fine the next day. I’m blaming stage fright.
Owen is almost 8 months old. He’s nearly 25 pounds, almost 29 inches in length and he eats a lot. We’re still nursing, too. My baby has no intentions of weaning and I’m okay with that. I just don’t know where he puts everything he consumes! He eats rice cereal in the morning, baby food 3 times a day and nurses quite a bit throughout the day and evening. He has been sleeping through the night, save for a few growth spurts that have caused him to wake up at 3 a.m. for a snack. He will be the child to eat us out of house and home. He is going to be a linebacker in the NFL. Mark my words. You should see his thighs. Massive.
I have gone back to work. I started a job with a temp agency back in February and have been working part-time hours ever since. I like the flexibility that this opportunity brings. I’m able to be home with my munchkins for the most part, but I also get to interact with adults and bring home a little cash, too. I’m still searching for a full time job (since my contract with BlogHer ended in October) but this economy hasn’t rebounded as quickly as I’d hoped. I’ve had interviews left and right, but the trouble is there are so many applicants for so few positions. I’m just taking my time, trying to find the right job. I had an interview last week that was fantastic and they will be contacting me this week with their decision. Wish me luck!
Our calendar has been packed with parties and events. We had two graduation parties we attended that last two Saturdays, not to mention church picnics, birthday parties and kids adventures. I have been taking Dawson to the Lowe’s Build & Grow project days and he has such fun building the kits. Yesterday he made a picture frame. It is really cool.
This summer is looking good, too. Two weddings, a bridal shower, baby shower and a mini-vacation are coming up. I’m very excited! I’m keeping the kids busy with swimming lessons, and Dawson is playing T-Ball and Soccer this summer. I want him to have as much fun as he can before kindergarten starts this fall.
What are you all doing these days? Any big summer plans?
Dana began her Mom career in 2004 with the birth of her first son, Dawson, aka The Doodlebug, and little brother, Owen, was born in 2009. She spends her days putting out fires, climbing mountains and chasing monsters. More About Dana.
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