Busy busy busy!

Last week I forgot to blog about Kiersten's end of school program. She did not do as good as i Thought she would. She did not take a nap at school, so we came home and she finally fell asleep at 4:30, but she had to wake up at 5:30 and she was not happy. So she was cranky, and in a bad mood when she got to school. She cheered up a bit, did some dancing with the other kids at school, but mostly picked her nose! I was mortified all I can think of was everyone is lookin at her and saying "look at that little girl picking her nose".....haha! She did do better at dancing and singing than the rest of her class, when she got going she did very well! Friday I did decide to take Kiersten bowling, of course she loved it and her score was better than mine. Granted she had bumpers. That's okay, I will let her win. We had pizza and played 1 game and we were ready to head home for a nap. Friday night we went to music on the green, she did really well playing with the other kids. I just love watching her interact with other kids, she is so sweet! Saturday we hung out at the house until 7, then we went to Pottery Barn to buy her new bedding. I am so jealous of her. She is going to be sleeping in style. It's pink, blue and green, flowers. All my favorite colors. We also bought her a twin bed, a nightstand, lamp, chair, hamper. We will buy the rest when we get our $300 gift card in for spending over $100. This week has been very busy for us. Monday we had to go food shopping, then to babiesrus to buy baby H a crib set. Kiersten was driving me crazy, I know it was because she was bored but she was such a trooper. I miss MDO when I have a lot of errands to do, but I also enjoy spending time with her no matter how bad she is. Anyway we bought the crib, changing table and dresser. Then it was home with all the construction. My House was like a zoo when we left. We had people doing woodwork on the first floor, then men putting hardwood floor in the 2 rooms upstairs. So I was glad to leave. Tuesday I took Kiersten to Sealife and of course she loved every minute of it. We met a friend there and her son, it was nice to socialize with someone other than my 2 yr old. Then I took Kiersen to Rainforest cafe, she enjoyed when the animals would do their thing. She was not scared at all. Then it was off to buy some candy since she was so good. Then home for a nap, then we went to Lowes that evening, and Kiersten helped me plant some flowers. She did so good, I was so proud of her. She would listen to directions and help with cleaning up. Today we had painters come so that meant Kiersten and I left for most of the day, just went shopping. Then I had to go to the doctor and she was okay, no she was good given that we had to wait a while and she is 2. I started potty training Kiersten on Sunday she went so far 3 times on the potty. She has been holding her pee for a while so I said she has good bladder control, but she has not gone in a while I think she gets bored sitting there. It takes her 20 minutes to go. But after she goes I will give her a sucker. I will sing songs to her, give her praise if she goes. Yesterday I put her on the potty before nap and she was so sleepy she fell asleep on the potty. I wished I took a pic of it, so I just took her off and we took a nap. This weekend is going to be super busy, we are going to get ready for it tomorrow. Our family is coming to stay the long weekend, then we are having my neice's birthday swim party here. Thank goodness the weather has been warm, so the pool will be nice. Nick is taking off to help with shopping. Looking forward to a fun filled weekend!

School is out!

It feels like summer out today, it's 89 but feels like 109. Last weekend, we took Kiersten to the Rangers game, I was dreading taking her because I just knew she was going to be bad. I was even planning on things to do while the game was going on. But she was really great! It rained so we were stuck in the car for about 1 1/2 hours. But she watched the game and was so into it. She clapped when everyone else clapped, she watched the fireworks when there was a home run, she played on my phone, and was just so well behaved. We stood until the fireworks, which she loved but since the game was delayed, the fireworks did not start until after midnight. But she feel asleep at the end. But she was so good for being so tired! The next day we were all so tired. Nick and I felt like we had a hangover....we just cannot hang like we use to! The next day was Mother's Day, we went to church, came home had lunch then we were off to a train ride. Nick bought me a charm for my bracelet and it was the charm I wanted and he didn't even know. So great job Nick! It's a onesie then after the baby is here I can put the name and dob and weight. Kiersten was so excited for the train ride, we were in first class so she did not get to ride with the windows up, but we will do it again....I'm sure! We walked the stockyards, she got to see some animals,they had a petting zoo, but we had to leave the petting area fast because she was itching and turning red. After that she fell asleep and missed the Cattledrive, but there is always next time. After that we went to dinner and Kiersten ate pretty good and acted pretty good too. This was her last week of school, it's bittersweet. I will miss my free time, but I always miss her. I signed up for 2 weeks for camp for Kiersten at Winkids probably some time in July. And I know she will miss it too, she always has lots of fun! She use run to her classroom. I also started potty training her well, kinda. She will sit on the potty but she won't do anything, and I also have not been consistent. But I will start putting her in big girl underwear once we are home for good. Kiersten and I have been talking a lot about the baby and getting her ready. I think she will be good! Last Thursday I took her to the duck pond, she had a blast feeding and looking at them. She also had fun playing on the equipment. She is talking a lot more which is nice. Yesterday I took her to brillant sky and bought her lots of new toys. We then went swimming in our pool. But this morning she woke up warm but did not have a fever, but when I picked her up from school she was burning up, so I gave her Tylenol and she had a fever of 100. I hate this part of being a mommy, i hate to see her sick. She is playing right now,so at least that is a good sign. I was going to take her to Main event tomorrow but I think we will just stay home. Next week is Memeorial weekend, I am excited because it's my shower and we get to celebrate Baby Hines'. Its also my neice's birthday party here Saturday night. Also it means summer is here!

Spending time with Kiersten

Last weekend my parents were here, Kiersten had a great time with them. We went shopping, went to eat, shopped some more, went swimming and hung out at home. Kiersten has been doing great at school, she is really enjoying school, loves going and playing with her friends and singing and dancing at chapel. Last Friday I took Kiersten to the park in Lantana, and there is a little watering hole. She got to look at the turtles and loved just looking at them and we found some fish to look at too. I just love spending time with Kiersten. I am hoping it will continue when the baby comes. May is shaping up like April. We are going to be busy every weekend. I have some chores for Nick to do around the house but we need to be home to get them done. I enjoy doing these things but at the same time I want to get things done. This weekend was fun. We went to Music on the green, it's music here in Lantana a band will come and play for a couple hours. Kiersten was surprisingly good. She stood near us but still had room to play with her friends. Friday was a busy day for us. We got our haircut, ate some lunch, and then got our feet done and she got her nails done. She was so into it, I am so glad she will be my little pedicure buddy. She also loves putting makeup on, whenever I am getting ready she thinks she needs make up too. On Saturday we went to a dairy farm and seen some cows, Kiersten had fun looking at the cows. We got to drink fresh milk too. It was surprisingly good! Then we were off to a gender reveal party, it was out of town so it was a drive, but Kiersten fell asleep and we all had a good time while we were there. Kiersten had a good time too, she got to play with other little kids, and run around. Lindsay is going to have a boy...so awesome. Now I can't wait to find out what I am having! Today we went to church and did good going back to the nursery after being gone for a month, we went swimming then took a nap. The it was time for a baby shower we went to. Kiersten had fun running around in the yard and playing with a little girl there. Harper was there and she's 3 months old. Kiersten just LOVED her, she watched her be changed then she played with her by tickling her and making funny faces at her. I told Kiersten to blow a kiss but she wanted to give her a kiss, I love at she is so sweet. I hope it continues for baby Hines. I have been so busy during the week I went to register. I felt like a chicken with my head cut off, but it was def fun. I also. Even spending a lot of my spare time sewing. I am going to work on another pillowcase dress for my niece's birthday. We got in the stroller, car seat, and bouncer in. I love them all and can't wait to use them! I have been nesting,I am getting our entire first floor redecorated, thankfully I am getting help from a redecorater. Next week is Mother's Day I am curious to see what Nick has up his sleeve.