yay...

bilateral ear infections...

joy. joy.

Tears to... smiles?

Cuddle bug started a new daycare today.

It’s more of a “school” environment, with a library and cafeteria.

Big, gigantic crocodile tears fell this morning…

But, no one saw because I was driving to work.

I hope my baby did better than I did.

Whiney Baby!

Late Friday night my husband was going through our kid’s daycare diaper bag and found a “Letter of Termination” from the director of our kid’s daycare. The letter reads:

“Please accept this letter as notice of termination of care for your child. As per our contract agreement, I am provided a two week notice and last day of care will be April 23, 2010. Your child’s whining is getting progressively worse. It is getting to the point where it is beginning to disrupt lesson time. I feel your child may not be happy here, and might do better in another daycare setting. I wish you and your family all the best.”

My child is two, the youngest in the daycare, an only-child, recently potty trained (training) and has sever pollen allergies. I’m thinking my child was more of an “inconvenience” to her and/or the staff. Ok, I understand children whine and complain and cry, etc. But when a two-year-old does it there is obviously a level of attention is missing. Either the child is feeling jealous, mistreated, neglected or afraid. Generally, they don’t whine to be annoying.

What really brings out my anger about this whole situation is my husband and I was not given the opportunity to a parent-teach conference, we were not given the FULL details of the extent of the whining; all we were told when we inquired about the day was “whining at lesson time.” THAT’S IT!! She never made us feel like it could cause her to terminate care.

We were shocked, to say the least.

THEN, to FIND the letter IN the diaper bag without having told us to our FACE!!

OMG… I can’t even BEGIN to tell you how angry I was.

But… as my favorite mantras goes:

“What comes around, goes around” and
“Everything happens for a reason”

So, even though we have been running our like crazy people trying to find a suitable caregiver for our child, we know this will be a change for the better.

ETA: Hind sight is 20/20… after talking with my husband we now realize she might be right about our child not being happy there. Today we have a very happy, smiley kid. Again.

Circus Fun

Took wee-one to the circus last night.

We had too much fun.
A two-year-old's ADD made it a bit frustrating in that we had to repeat ourselves:

"Sit down"
"Turn around"
"Do you want me to hold you?"

Although the attention span was short, the impression was made...
We talked about the elephants and tigers as I was preparing to post these images.

Today I was Born.

Tuesday, May 18, 1976 at 8:23 AM via c-section,

I was born.

sicky baby

my child has been sick.

again.

this time with vomiting and diarrhea.

lovely.

The pedicatrician says it's a virus and to (basically) starve it out.

I can not and will not with hold food from my 20 month old.

At 23.5 pounds... starvation ain't gonna happen. Sorry.

I have, however, reduced the amount of greasy, sugary, and spicey foods from the menu.

Cleaning up diarrhea and vomit before 7 AM is not a mother's dream job.

But I do it because I love my child.

Officially a Surrogate!!

My IRL friend is laying in wait as the transfer of fertilized eggs try to implant.

Visit her blog here to follow along the path of Surrogacy.

Blessings my friend... for you grow miracles.

SICKY!

I've been sick.

Again.

I'm finally starting to feel better.

I've been busy with babies.
Three friends in five days gave birth.

CA-RA-ZY!

Here is a glimps of the smallest of the three...

Born April 25, 2009, 4:28 AM
Weight: 3 lbs
Due date: June 22, 2009

Ill

I've had a very sick child for the past two weeks. After being diagnosed with pink eye, we have come to be re-diagnosed with allergies, instead. I absolutely loathe giving my child anything (especially medicines) that are unnecessary. So, needless to say, I was PISSED to learn we had been treating the wrong issue. But at least now we know. Zyrtec will be our staple for a few weeks.

Now I am starting to feel ill.

As for my jury duty, I purchased a book: A Killer's Kiss, by William Lashner. I read the first few pages while at the book store. It was interesting enough for me to purchase it. I hope it will be worth the $7. I checked the website for the US District Court, and I have been postponed until Wednesday. I have a feeling I will be released from duty with the holiday (Easter / Good Friday) quickly approaching and considering I've been postponed until Wednesday. I will say this... I am kind of disappointed. I was truly looking forward to being on a trial of some sort.

baby making...

Well, not exactly BABY making...but making STUFF for baby!

I finished the baby blanket for Saci's baby boy. It's AWESOME! I can't believe I actually sewed with a sewing machine and created something worthy of keeping!!! lol...

I also finished his taggie blanket and sack for the taggie.

I will be making a pillow, too. I just need to get the stuffing and decide if I want the pillow to be sealed or have a zipper..... a zipper would make for a new challenge.


Speaking of challenges...

YEAH GIGGLES FOR LOSING 13 POUNDS!! You are an inspiration! Keep up the hard work!!

I am thinking I might create another blog with my food diary in it. I need to be held accountable for my diet, whether good or bad.

It's just a consideration.

Short update

Neighbor lady had her baby girl yesterday at 6:05. Baby weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and was 20 inches long. I am to go to the hospital after work today to take some pictures.

I didn't run last night, but I did do yoga. And it was a great workout. I'll probably run tonight to catch up.

I ate too much at lunch... ugh. :Q

Babies, babies, babies

Let me preface this post with: No. I'm not pregnant. I have no desire to be pregnant any time soon. But, yes, eventually, I would like to have another.

Now that I have killed that elephant in the room, can I continue?

I have several girlfriends and family members who are preggers:

Neighbor Lady pg with a baby girl
Lil man's wifey pg with a baby boy
Blondy pg with a girl
Cuz's wifey pg with a boy
Lith is pg with a girl and
Saci pg with a boy.

And they are all due in that order..... girl, boy, girl, boy. CRAZY!

I had the first baby shower a couple of weeks ago for Neighbor Lady, don't know that I'll be invited to Lil'man's wifey's shower, Blondy's shower is 3/28, won't be going to Cuz's wifey's shower because they live out of state, Lith's shower is April 5, and Saci's shower is scheduled 4/25 (the day of HELL! see previous post.)

Neighbor Lady has toxemia, so she is at the hospital right now, probably getting cervidil for her induction tomorrow. I am so excited for her and her hubby because she had a miscarriage in January '08. This baby girl is so special... I hope the labor goes quickly.

On happier news...
I think I am going to postpone my 5k run. I still plan to train for it, just not run on the 25th. I am going to see if there is another race the next weekend somewhere else.

I talked with Giggles and she liked my logo/t-shirt idea. I'll work on that this weekend.

I finally got the shower invitation for Saci finished. I sent it to the other hostesses to criticize...er, I mean, approve. (::sigh:: that is a post all of it's own.) It turned out great. I really like it. I'll post a mock up in a day or so. I still have to work on the direction card and the thank you poem. Waiting on Saci to get back with me on the poem.

4/25 = 5K + BS + W

I learned yesterday I have triple booked myself April 25. I agreed to run a 5k, be a hostess for a baby shower AND shoot a wedding. (say a prayer for me.)

Here's the bad part...I can't "get out" of any of it. Not that I really WANT to "get out" of doing any of it, but if I could, at the very least, reschedule one of these events, I most certainly would.

I am still looking for music for my mp3 player. I need some "move your butt" music. I don't really have a preference of musical style. I tolerate more of it than enjoy it, but any suggestion given will be considered. My email address is: deshaine at deshaine dot com. Feel free to email me, and often. It's not my main email account, but I do check it daily, sometimes multiple times a day.

I went to c25k to get a training schedule. They only had a 9-week schedule, so I modified it a bit. And, according to my calculations, I should be ready to run the 5k one week prior to the actual race. Which is phenomenal. Now I just need to get off my butt and DO it.

I think I may poll my training partner and see if she wants to create a "running club"; and if she agrees, then I think I may create a logo and t-shirt concept. I have this great idea, but I want to talk with her about it first before I post it here.

The baby shower is for my bestest, bestest friend, Saci. She was so amazing for everything she did for my shower and while I was pregnant, that I couldn't think of not attending her shower. I am a hostess for her shower and part of my duties is to design the shower invite. I completely stole an idea off of a website and I plan to modify it slightly to make it my own. She really liked it as is, but did offer some suggestions, and I am glad to make those changes happen for her. She designed my shower invite, so I have no issue doing hers. I'll post a mock of it later.

The wedding is a high profile gig and it will pay me quite well since I will be a lead photog at the ceremony and during the reception. Some of those images will be posted as well.

I really love having something to do. Gives me sense of feeling needed.

On another and completely unrelated note...
I got my pistol permit renewed and my minister license should be in the mail next week.