Friday, November 24, 2006

Thanks

I love thanksgiving. It marks the beginning of the Holiday season. My kids get so excited looking at all of the lit up houses and christmas decorations, it is awesome. They can't wait until Santa comes and are excited at the prospect of any gift. They are at an age where the wrapping paper and the thought of a gift matters much more than the gift itself. I could buy them all toys from the dollar store and they would still be happy. That being said, I purchased Dylans Heelys today(60 bucks!) and I got mackenzie a disney princess cash register that teaches math! It retailed for 30 dollars and I got it for 12.00 the disney store was having a one day sale- it was great! So we do have a limit this year. 150 per child and nothing for each other( maybe 30 bucks max), but that is it. Christmas will still be great and we will all be happy, healthy, and together so that is all that matters. I am thankful for a lot this year, some of the few things that come to mind.... Alex's therapists, they have been wonderful and he is doing great. MY husband, for being such a great father. Alex now looks for him first at the gym pick up, and asks for daddy every morning. Yes I am jealous, but thats what happens when one parent is home and the other is working! Dylan.. for getting an outstanding report card. mackenzie for always making me laugh, she has something about her that I just can't put into words but she is truly.. one of a kind! My mom, for always answering the phone at 645 am. I am thankful for all that I have and more. I love the holiday season!

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Lots of words!

Well I think Alex is really loving his time with daddy. he is always happy and no longer has separation anxiety when we go to the gym. He has now increased his vocabulary to about 30 words or so. It is amazing, John has helped Alex in so many ways. he says slide and swing. he asks to go out and play, it is amazing! If only he would eat better, but baby steps are fine! Life is much less hectic and easier. I am loving having my spouse at home whicle I am working. it is just awesome! John takes Alex to the gym every day. they go to open play gym 2 times per week, in addition to his gymboree class, so they keep quite busy. Grandpa Jack has been over most days to help out when it is time to pick up mackenzie at 130. Mackenzie refers to these days as most days... as in most days grandpa will be over! Jack has been great, due to his willingness to sit at our house for 30 minutes, we have not had to alter Alex's nap schedule. Alex still gets to nap from 1230-330! All is well in the Haar household

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Teacher Convention!

This is by far the best four day vacation of each year. On the first day of school all teachers( that are normal and have lives!!) look at the calendar and circle it. We are all thinking that yes, we can get through september and October because November is a great month. besides June it is the greatest month of the school year. We have 2 four day weekends! Tiime to do things, and just hang out. Some actually go to AC, but most do not. We look at it as a well-deserved 4 day vacation. By the way- I thank wholeheartedly all of those teachers that do go to AC, because of you... we keep getting these 2 free days off! So keep gambling down there and have a blast. I for one will be doing the normal mom activites for the next couple days. I am training a team tomorrow though- cant pass up 90 dollars for 75 minutes worth of work!, but thats about it. One full week next week and then another 3 day week. I love November

Monday, November 06, 2006

Four years old!

My little girl will be 4 tomorrow. I can't believe it. She is the smartest, cutest little girl, and already has 2 boyfriends. Just ask her, she loves Sean Michael and Joey. She is so funny. Tomorrow she will open up her presents, we got her an easy bake oven and a six pack of princess shoes. I even told her she could have ice cream for breakfast tomorrow. It is amazing how time flies. Children grow so fast before your eyes it is amazing. She keeps telling me that once she is 4 , she will be pick and will stop sucking her thumb. She also will go off the diving board this summer. To her being 4 is such a big step. Happy 4th birthday Mackenzie!!

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Mr. Mom

Well it is official! As of today my husband is a stay at home dad for 3 young children. I checked in with him today to find that he successfully fed and dressed all 3 kids and had them packed in the car at 7"15 am. He dropped mackenzie off at pre-school, then Dylan to Kindergarten. He then took Alex to the gym from 8-845. When he got home Alex had physical therapy at 9am-10am. They went to the park from 1015-11am. Thats all I know now. But John has to make him lunch and then pick Mackenzie up at school at 130. I am sure Alex will nap from 2-330, so John will not have a minute alone to himself! he is looking forward to the challenge. he knows it is no easy task to be a stay at home parent, and is looking forward to spending alot of quality time with the kids. I am tired just thinking about his day!!