Thursday, December 13, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
I'll Be Back!
So many pictures to sort through from Fall... For now, Shelagh's Xmas List, left on my computer last night... I don't think the "Real Cash Register" is happening!
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Friday, October 5, 2012
The Great Ninja
Just had to tape... Had to share. He takes this stuff seriously.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Future Rock Star
At what point do I limit the pop songs due to completely inappropriate lyrics? Not yet...
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Kelly's 1st 2 Days of Preschool
She hasn't quite figured out that we always come back yet, but otherwise seems to like it!
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
2012 1st Day of School
Man, am I a slacker...
Shelagh got in to Rory's school and here is a shot from the first day last week. We are wrapping up the 2nd week of school and she loves being in 3rd grade in her new school. Rory is across the hall from her in 1st grade and happy with his teacher too. Kelly starts pre school next week. Should be a great year!
Shelagh got in to Rory's school and here is a shot from the first day last week. We are wrapping up the 2nd week of school and she loves being in 3rd grade in her new school. Rory is across the hall from her in 1st grade and happy with his teacher too. Kelly starts pre school next week. Should be a great year!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Oh, Poor Neglected Blog...
How I miss thee...
Unfortunately, life has gotten the better of me and I've no time for you, my friend. Here's a brief update...
Kids are out of school, obviously, and doing great this summer. We have a new babysitter that takes them to the club when I'm at work. They are having a fun time and their schedules are much smaller, but they are still partaking in all the activities they enjoy.
Shelagh is on the swim team and progressing beautifully. Her freestyle is fast and technically improved. She does breast and back nicely too, but races butterfly. Yes, you read that right. She is working on her form :) but is one of the few 8 and unders to take this stroke on. She is also doing tennis 2 days a week and golf once per week. We have new tennis and golf pro's/programs and man are they fantastic with kids.
Rory is not interested in swim team, although he loves to swim and jump off the board demonstrating his most excellent jedi moves on the board and in the air. He LOVES tennis and is working up to 3 days a week at that. While he is a lefty, he appears to be a powerful righty in tennis. He also is enjoying starting golf this year. I kind of thought the heavy bag, the heat in the mid afternoon, and the 2 hour clinic would be too much for me, but he surprises me with this stuff and just wants to be like his Dad.
Miss Kelly is still at the home care 2 days a week, but is with the big kids and sitter once a week. When I tell you this kid is a FISH, I am not kidding. She is not quite 3 1/2 and is now swimming without her bubble (only with me and Joe), face down, ALL DAY. She cannot get her face out of that water, going so far as to swim with her eyes open with or without goggles (no matter) and is impossible to get out for breaks. Surprisingly, she does get out to pee. The number of pee breaks is astounding which makes me feel mixed - 1) she is clearly drinking pool water - yuck and 2) I will take this to mean she isn't peeing in the pool. She is also taking tennis once a week this year. They have a 3-4 year old class and she is pretty damn good. Loves her outfit and gear of course.
Shelagh and Rory also started piano for a 1/2 hour per week. I've been wanting to do this for awhile but our school year schedule is just nuts and I decided to give it a try over the summer. They've only had 1 class, but both enjoyed it and have been practicing. Music is big in our house so I really didn't expect much else.
Joe is doing great - he is preparing (sort of) for the Pan Mass Challenge which is an 80-mile bike ride down to the Cape on an upcoming Saturday. He raised a ton of $$ (3K in a few days) thanks to his amazing support system of friends and family and is working with a team of friends to hit a big $$ goal. If anyone can pull off this kind of ride with little prep, it is my amazing can-do husband!
I am enjoying summer with the kids - nothing like spending my days off at the pool all day! But, I am also ridiculous stressed at work and working way more than I'd like to for the last couple of months. Unfortunately, this has led to a Shingles breakout over the last 2 weeks that has
1) Made me feel incredibly old. Isn't turning 40 this year enough?
2) Displayed itself majestically in the form of a blistery rash down my right leg and onto my backside reminiscent of Robert the Bruce's pustule faced dad from Braveheart
3) Caused me extreme discomfort inside and out, although that seems to be easing up today (don't want to speak too soon though).
Anyhoo, I'm on anti-virals and advil and went to my first ever acupuncture appointment today. It was quite relaxing, but I'm hearing it takes several visits to feel a physical difference. Fingers crossed this doesn't linger on.
Barely cooking, not taking pictures, staying in the moment....
Back to the grind!
Unfortunately, life has gotten the better of me and I've no time for you, my friend. Here's a brief update...
Kids are out of school, obviously, and doing great this summer. We have a new babysitter that takes them to the club when I'm at work. They are having a fun time and their schedules are much smaller, but they are still partaking in all the activities they enjoy.
Shelagh is on the swim team and progressing beautifully. Her freestyle is fast and technically improved. She does breast and back nicely too, but races butterfly. Yes, you read that right. She is working on her form :) but is one of the few 8 and unders to take this stroke on. She is also doing tennis 2 days a week and golf once per week. We have new tennis and golf pro's/programs and man are they fantastic with kids.
Rory is not interested in swim team, although he loves to swim and jump off the board demonstrating his most excellent jedi moves on the board and in the air. He LOVES tennis and is working up to 3 days a week at that. While he is a lefty, he appears to be a powerful righty in tennis. He also is enjoying starting golf this year. I kind of thought the heavy bag, the heat in the mid afternoon, and the 2 hour clinic would be too much for me, but he surprises me with this stuff and just wants to be like his Dad.
Miss Kelly is still at the home care 2 days a week, but is with the big kids and sitter once a week. When I tell you this kid is a FISH, I am not kidding. She is not quite 3 1/2 and is now swimming without her bubble (only with me and Joe), face down, ALL DAY. She cannot get her face out of that water, going so far as to swim with her eyes open with or without goggles (no matter) and is impossible to get out for breaks. Surprisingly, she does get out to pee. The number of pee breaks is astounding which makes me feel mixed - 1) she is clearly drinking pool water - yuck and 2) I will take this to mean she isn't peeing in the pool. She is also taking tennis once a week this year. They have a 3-4 year old class and she is pretty damn good. Loves her outfit and gear of course.
Shelagh and Rory also started piano for a 1/2 hour per week. I've been wanting to do this for awhile but our school year schedule is just nuts and I decided to give it a try over the summer. They've only had 1 class, but both enjoyed it and have been practicing. Music is big in our house so I really didn't expect much else.
Joe is doing great - he is preparing (sort of) for the Pan Mass Challenge which is an 80-mile bike ride down to the Cape on an upcoming Saturday. He raised a ton of $$ (3K in a few days) thanks to his amazing support system of friends and family and is working with a team of friends to hit a big $$ goal. If anyone can pull off this kind of ride with little prep, it is my amazing can-do husband!
I am enjoying summer with the kids - nothing like spending my days off at the pool all day! But, I am also ridiculous stressed at work and working way more than I'd like to for the last couple of months. Unfortunately, this has led to a Shingles breakout over the last 2 weeks that has
1) Made me feel incredibly old. Isn't turning 40 this year enough?
2) Displayed itself majestically in the form of a blistery rash down my right leg and onto my backside reminiscent of Robert the Bruce's pustule faced dad from Braveheart
3) Caused me extreme discomfort inside and out, although that seems to be easing up today (don't want to speak too soon though).
Anyhoo, I'm on anti-virals and advil and went to my first ever acupuncture appointment today. It was quite relaxing, but I'm hearing it takes several visits to feel a physical difference. Fingers crossed this doesn't linger on.
Barely cooking, not taking pictures, staying in the moment....
Back to the grind!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Kelly's Goodnight
From Kelly to me every night before bed and sometimes during the day.
"I love you. I like you. You are the best in the universe that I love. You are so special to me."
Just didn't want to forget...
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"I love you. I like you. You are the best in the universe that I love. You are so special to me."
Just didn't want to forget...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
New Camera !!! Finally !! Kelly 1st
And of course we've taken like 300 pictures so far...clearly I have to work on learning the settings. But, for now, a sample of Kelly:
Friday, May 25, 2012
Bye Bye Baby Furniture
This was sad to do. I've used the same "nursery" for all 3 kids and loved the furniture and decor. I had a lump in my through watching it get carried down and Rory cried, clinging on to the crib rail, because "I've had such good memories in here!!!!". Little does he know that his father had the same issue which caused his grandmother to keep the crib in the cellar so that he could "visit" whenever he wanted. No can do in my house. Now I just need to figure out how to sell this gently used, lovely set so that it can be removed from my front enclosed porch.
Alas, Kelly is over 3 and calling me to help her get up so she can go pee in the morning. Not okay. So, I finally broke down, bought a trundle bed, dresser, and nightstand. Kelly will stay in her room for a couple of months to get used to the big girl bed and not waking everyone up and then she will move in with Shelagh and Rory will get his own room. Finally, he will be removed from the yellow and pink decor that has surrounded him for 3 1/2 years. What a good sport. To celebrate, he has been gifted with a huge Star Wars Death Star (thank you, Pottery Barn Kids, for ripping me off for this one) that has tiny pin lights that turn on and off and take up most of a wall. He will love it.
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Alas, Kelly is over 3 and calling me to help her get up so she can go pee in the morning. Not okay. So, I finally broke down, bought a trundle bed, dresser, and nightstand. Kelly will stay in her room for a couple of months to get used to the big girl bed and not waking everyone up and then she will move in with Shelagh and Rory will get his own room. Finally, he will be removed from the yellow and pink decor that has surrounded him for 3 1/2 years. What a good sport. To celebrate, he has been gifted with a huge Star Wars Death Star (thank you, Pottery Barn Kids, for ripping me off for this one) that has tiny pin lights that turn on and off and take up most of a wall. He will love it.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ham, Cheddar, Onion Strata
Instead of making the same old lasagna, I volunteered to make an egg strata for Shelaghs Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Except, I've never made one and had a hard time finding a good recipe. After looking at several, I winged it...it seemed to come out great (from my covert slice out of the corner).
End:
Before Oven:
After Fixins, Before Eggs:
Here's what I did:
12 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 large onion
12 slices from a wide French bread loaf, 1 in cubes
1/2 lb sliced ham chopped
1 block cheddar, shredded
Chives
S&P
1) Grease 9 x 13 Pam w butter
2) Spread bread cubes into pan
3) Slowly cook sliced onion until soft and slightly caramelized
4) Add ham and warm for 5 mins
5) Pour onion/ham mixture over bread and cool.
6) Beat eggs, milk, chipped chives, s&p and pour over mixture
7) refrigerate overnight
8) Bake at 375 for 50 mins
9) Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for 5 more mins
10) Rest for 10 mins and serve
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End:
Before Oven:
After Fixins, Before Eggs:
Here's what I did:
12 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
1 large onion
12 slices from a wide French bread loaf, 1 in cubes
1/2 lb sliced ham chopped
1 block cheddar, shredded
Chives
S&P
1) Grease 9 x 13 Pam w butter
2) Spread bread cubes into pan
3) Slowly cook sliced onion until soft and slightly caramelized
4) Add ham and warm for 5 mins
5) Pour onion/ham mixture over bread and cool.
6) Beat eggs, milk, chipped chives, s&p and pour over mixture
7) refrigerate overnight
8) Bake at 375 for 50 mins
9) Sprinkle cheese over top and bake for 5 more mins
10) Rest for 10 mins and serve
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
First Sox and First Bruins Games!
Super exciting afternoon! Shelaghs 1st Sox and Rorys 1st Bruins games.
Couldn't be a better game...4 home runs so far, we're up by 3 with < 2 innings left. Fenway Park food, ice cream, sunshine, me and my girl!
Meanwhile, across town, Dad and Rory hit a nailbiting, double overtime Bruins playoff game...
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Couldn't be a better game...4 home runs so far, we're up by 3 with < 2 innings left. Fenway Park food, ice cream, sunshine, me and my girl!
Meanwhile, across town, Dad and Rory hit a nailbiting, double overtime Bruins playoff game...
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Roasted Lemon Chicken, Spaetzle, & Dijon Brussel Sprouts
I don't really have recipes for this stuff. The Spaetzle went over terribly. It really wasn't good, but it's a heavy carb and was tossed in butter, so who am I to say no. The dijon brussel sprouts were heavenly. Usually I just saute them with onions and some salt, but the mustard + some butter was great. The chicken was done stovetop in the cast iron and finished with lemon slices on top in the oven.
http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/11/dijon-braised-brussels-sprouts/
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http://smittenkitchen.com/2011/11/dijon-braised-brussels-sprouts/
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