So I just can't stop thinking about this horrible tragedy that has happened to a family in Manhattan. Mom, dad, three kids and nanny- all getting along well and enjoying a privilaged life in NYC. Dad goes away for business and leaves mom home with the kids and nanny. Mom takes 3-year-old out to a swim lesson and comes home to find that her nanny has taken the lives of her 6-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son. And then tried to take her own life, but survived. I mean, seriously - it's THE worst case scenario ever. Dad was met at the airport by police officers who told him the news. Those parents have lost their two children, yet they still have to love and care for their third child who still requires their full love and attention. It just doesn't get any worse.
I can only hope that this family is able to speak with their nanny from her hospital bed to find out WHY she would ever hurt their children. HOW could she take their innocent lives? NOTHING is ever that far out of control or painful that you have to take your life or the lives of others. I am just praying for this family that they can have some peace and possibly some closure to all of this chaos. We have to remember to enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Even when our kids drive us crazy, they make us smile. Take a breath, ask for help, do what you need to do - but always end with love.
Calis in Colorado...and now back to Connecticut. Our life on the move...
Friday, October 26, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
What we have been up to
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| The boys got matching PJ's. Never thought I'd do that...but when they're on sale for $1.99 you buy 'em! |
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| Goose played with Legos and watched TV at Papa's house |
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| Ben sat in Papa's chair as soon as he had a chance |
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| Tommy tried out a Halloween costume. He decided to go with Superman, not a skeleton. |
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| Ben got a new hat when we went to MA last weekend. |
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| But he was still brave enough to wear his Yankees hat at the playground in MA! |
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| He ran around the park with Mimi : ) |
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| We went to a Touch a Truck event - Ben was super excited to drive the garbage truck! |
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| And sit in the digger... |
Friday, September 28, 2012
Pros and Cons
Now that both boys are in day care, I am reminded of the pros and cons that come along with it.
Pros: 1) Both Chris and I can work. This brings me great joy because we can earn extra money and I can do what I love to do - teach. 2) Our boys are well taken care of during the day by people we know and trust. 3) The boys gain social skills that I simply could not give them if they were home alone with me all day. 4) Once in a great while I actually get some time to myself where I can go grocery shopping or get to the gym. Never take that alone time for granted!
Cons: 1) It's expensive. Really. F'ing. Expensive. And 2) COOTIES!! Ben was super sick his first year of day care, and now it's Tommy's turn. The only good thing is that they are exposed early and normally don't get many illnesses in the future. But now, it's horrible. Tommy has a virus in his lungs that requires him to be on the nebulizer every few hours. Misery for all. He is also on antibiotics for an ear infection. Side effects of antibiotics = misery for all. Lack of sleep = misery for all.
Considering how miserable having a sick baby is, it's still pretty awesome that he is still so happy and smiley through the whole thing. And, when he is feeling better, he will go back to day care. : )
Pros: 1) Both Chris and I can work. This brings me great joy because we can earn extra money and I can do what I love to do - teach. 2) Our boys are well taken care of during the day by people we know and trust. 3) The boys gain social skills that I simply could not give them if they were home alone with me all day. 4) Once in a great while I actually get some time to myself where I can go grocery shopping or get to the gym. Never take that alone time for granted!
Cons: 1) It's expensive. Really. F'ing. Expensive. And 2) COOTIES!! Ben was super sick his first year of day care, and now it's Tommy's turn. The only good thing is that they are exposed early and normally don't get many illnesses in the future. But now, it's horrible. Tommy has a virus in his lungs that requires him to be on the nebulizer every few hours. Misery for all. He is also on antibiotics for an ear infection. Side effects of antibiotics = misery for all. Lack of sleep = misery for all.
Considering how miserable having a sick baby is, it's still pretty awesome that he is still so happy and smiley through the whole thing. And, when he is feeling better, he will go back to day care. : )
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| Sick but happy Tommy |
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| Big Brother Ben has already been through it. Suzy dog just likes to smile. |
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Weekend in Pictures
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| First time checking out the activity table |
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| "Let me show you how this thing works, Tom" |
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| A little back yard discovery |
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| Some outdoor art |
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| Some snuggle time on the couch |
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Fun Weekend
Crazy weather, movies and popcorn, swimmies and the playground - it was a good weekend!
Friday night when Chris was out after work, I was home with my sister and the boys. Around 9pm we heard the LOUDEST BOOM I've ever heard. My side tables shook. It sounded like something had crashed in the back yard, or thunder crashed right on top of the house. It was LOUD and shook the house. My heard jumped. The boys both slept right through it. 20 minutes (or so) later, we heard dishes crashing, but all of the dishes were in the dishwasher! What was happening?! Both my sister and I were a little freaked out. Turns out it was an EARTHQUAKE!! Mild as it may have been (2.1) - those sounds and feelings are not common here in southwestern CT. Hey, at least now we can say that we have experienced an earthquake. : )
Saturday morning the crazy weather continued - there were two tornadoes in NYC! Here in CT we got a lot of crazy wind and storms, but no tornado. Thank goodness. We sat around and watched Cars and ate popcorn. Mimi and Papi came to visit, and we ate pizza for dinner. It was a fun, low key, inside day.
Sunday morning we went to the playground to meet up with Ben's friend and his mom, where the boys ran around like crazy. It made for a good nap after lunch. Then we went up to a nice dinner at Meggie and Papa's house. All afternoon Ben played in his new house that Carey, Ellen and Libby made for him, and rode his motorcycle - all while wearing his swimmies. LOL! He's quite the character these days.
Cheers to a good weekend. Hopefully our week is equally as fun!
Friday night when Chris was out after work, I was home with my sister and the boys. Around 9pm we heard the LOUDEST BOOM I've ever heard. My side tables shook. It sounded like something had crashed in the back yard, or thunder crashed right on top of the house. It was LOUD and shook the house. My heard jumped. The boys both slept right through it. 20 minutes (or so) later, we heard dishes crashing, but all of the dishes were in the dishwasher! What was happening?! Both my sister and I were a little freaked out. Turns out it was an EARTHQUAKE!! Mild as it may have been (2.1) - those sounds and feelings are not common here in southwestern CT. Hey, at least now we can say that we have experienced an earthquake. : )
Saturday morning the crazy weather continued - there were two tornadoes in NYC! Here in CT we got a lot of crazy wind and storms, but no tornado. Thank goodness. We sat around and watched Cars and ate popcorn. Mimi and Papi came to visit, and we ate pizza for dinner. It was a fun, low key, inside day.
Sunday morning we went to the playground to meet up with Ben's friend and his mom, where the boys ran around like crazy. It made for a good nap after lunch. Then we went up to a nice dinner at Meggie and Papa's house. All afternoon Ben played in his new house that Carey, Ellen and Libby made for him, and rode his motorcycle - all while wearing his swimmies. LOL! He's quite the character these days.
Cheers to a good weekend. Hopefully our week is equally as fun!
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| Ready to ride |
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| The hat makes the outfit... |
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| Playing with his buddy on the see-saw |
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| Look at my house!! |
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| Ben's house |
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| Rainy morning. Ben likes to watch TV upside down. I don't get it either. |
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| Trying the outward facing carrier. Tommy loved it! |
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
First Day of School
Today was the first day of school for Ben and Tommy. Technically my first day with students is tomorrow, though I've been at school for over a week now.
I know I should have a cute picture of the boys getting ready to go to school, but that just wasn't our reality today. Reality was that we aimed to leave the house at 7:15 and instead left at 7:25. We packed bags last night but still needed a few last minute things this morning. And those things needed to be labeled. Then we needed to feed and dress the boys and ourselves, let the dog out, pack the car, etc.
We were all set to go, and then Chris lifted Ben into his carseat and realized that he had pooped his pants. No time to change!!! Onward to school! So, we dropped off Tommy first. He was easy peasy since he doesn't really care who is holding him as long as he or she is snuggly and talking to him and/or giving him a bottle. Then we took Ben down the hall to his new classroom and new teacher. Unloaded his things, shook hands with the teacher, got Ben settled and out the door. And, oh yeah, by the way new teacher,
Chris: "he's got a poop in his diaper. Sorry about that. Want me to change him?"
Teacher: "oh, no, don't worry about it. I can do it." ~~~Insert teacher eye roll here~~~
We just lost points there!!
Chris and I both speed off to work and there ya go. We didn't get any phone calls during the day and pick up went well. So, overall we will call it a success!
I'll try again tomorrow morning for a picture and pretend it was the first day of school. In the mean time here are some pics from the last few days:
I know I should have a cute picture of the boys getting ready to go to school, but that just wasn't our reality today. Reality was that we aimed to leave the house at 7:15 and instead left at 7:25. We packed bags last night but still needed a few last minute things this morning. And those things needed to be labeled. Then we needed to feed and dress the boys and ourselves, let the dog out, pack the car, etc.
We were all set to go, and then Chris lifted Ben into his carseat and realized that he had pooped his pants. No time to change!!! Onward to school! So, we dropped off Tommy first. He was easy peasy since he doesn't really care who is holding him as long as he or she is snuggly and talking to him and/or giving him a bottle. Then we took Ben down the hall to his new classroom and new teacher. Unloaded his things, shook hands with the teacher, got Ben settled and out the door. And, oh yeah, by the way new teacher,
Chris: "he's got a poop in his diaper. Sorry about that. Want me to change him?"
Teacher: "oh, no, don't worry about it. I can do it." ~~~Insert teacher eye roll here~~~
We just lost points there!!
Chris and I both speed off to work and there ya go. We didn't get any phone calls during the day and pick up went well. So, overall we will call it a success!
I'll try again tomorrow morning for a picture and pretend it was the first day of school. In the mean time here are some pics from the last few days:
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| Tommy 12 Weeks |
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| Asleep in the car. The shades stayed on almost all day. |
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| Silly Gooses ; ) |
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| If you ever lose Ben at CVS, this is where you will find him. |
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| Ticklish Ben at the dinner table |
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