Yay! This journal is WAY over due! I promised myself I would start this to help me remember what goes on in a day. The kids are growing too fast and are too funny to forget.
A year in review....
Blaine~
Still playing....it's a miracle, but Blaine had a great season with the Toledo Mudhens. I attribute this success to me not being there to worry and the Wathans being there to hang out with, and of course, his teammates being there to DRINK with. He had his best season yet which got him to the minor league all-star game in July and the Olympics in August. He had some great life experiences but, according to the newspaper articles, he missed his family more than anything. awhhhh. He just signed with the Phillies and we are all praying for another good year!
Keri~
Where do I start? In the last year, I have been solo while trying to run a business, sell a house, and raise an almost 2 year old boy... all while in my second and third trimester. I was so excited when Casey came around, and even more so when he came home from the NICU. Sad to leave my home after selling it, when Casey was less than 8 weeks old, Mrs. Neal and I set off to see Blaine in Durham for the Olympic training. After 4 nights, we were off to the Outer Banks to visit family. It was so great to see everyone, but the fun (for me) was kept to a minimum. Pumping every 3 hours, washing equipment, and sleeping about 4- 6 hours a night made me a party pooper--- a fat one at that!
Since moving to NJ, I have been living the life... free babysitting, cooking and cleaning. Someone pinch me! Although we are really looking forward to finding our own home after the 2009 season, I will be sade when reality sets in and I have to grocery shop :( It is so incredibly nice to be able to just drive an hour and see my family- and Charlie's favorite fun cousins too!
Charlie~
turned 2 in June. 18 months until just about a week ago was difficult... at least I thought so. My nerves were short when I was pregnant and pretty much solo for the third trimester. He was just active... and still is.. but is understanding so much more which makes it much easier! He adapted pretty well to Blaine being gone and the move-thank goodness-but I could tell he really missed Daddy. As I hear, it is only worst the older they get... not looking forward to that!
Right now, he just can't get enough of putting his Phillies batting helmet on-backwards-of course and pretending to take batting practice while watching sports videos. It makes me a little sick to my stomach already thinking that I might have to go through this whole baseball life again when Blaine is done. But that is a far way off!
He just got a thomas set from Mindy, Steve and the boys (who were surprisingly eager to give it to him). When he is not pretending to hit an 'om rrun', he is playing with his trains (woos). He definitely has his own language, but is saying more real words every day (although he does only say two numbers and says them backwards at that (2,1) while Brody Bump can recite the alphabet, count to 20 and sing about 100 songs :) We are working on it.
Casey~
Just the best. Best age ever. At 6-12 months they don't cry, don't talk back, don't whine, don't walk and sleep through the night...yay! He is still a little delayed (from what is still a mystery), but is working on his strength during home PT and making progress every week. He loves his swing, bumbo, binky and exersaucer. He has the biggest kissable checks and a constant toothless smile on his face. He is just the best.
Wrigley~
Is feeling a bit left out lately. The weather has brought the amount of daily walks to a minimum and the kids are taking a lot of his quality time with us. But he is a good boy and loves to play with Charlie and snuggle with Casey.
There... my first entry. Wonder how ofter I will be using this thing but I am excited about it!
A year in review....
Blaine~
Still playing....it's a miracle, but Blaine had a great season with the Toledo Mudhens. I attribute this success to me not being there to worry and the Wathans being there to hang out with, and of course, his teammates being there to DRINK with. He had his best season yet which got him to the minor league all-star game in July and the Olympics in August. He had some great life experiences but, according to the newspaper articles, he missed his family more than anything. awhhhh. He just signed with the Phillies and we are all praying for another good year!
Keri~
Where do I start? In the last year, I have been solo while trying to run a business, sell a house, and raise an almost 2 year old boy... all while in my second and third trimester. I was so excited when Casey came around, and even more so when he came home from the NICU. Sad to leave my home after selling it, when Casey was less than 8 weeks old, Mrs. Neal and I set off to see Blaine in Durham for the Olympic training. After 4 nights, we were off to the Outer Banks to visit family. It was so great to see everyone, but the fun (for me) was kept to a minimum. Pumping every 3 hours, washing equipment, and sleeping about 4- 6 hours a night made me a party pooper--- a fat one at that!
Since moving to NJ, I have been living the life... free babysitting, cooking and cleaning. Someone pinch me! Although we are really looking forward to finding our own home after the 2009 season, I will be sade when reality sets in and I have to grocery shop :( It is so incredibly nice to be able to just drive an hour and see my family- and Charlie's favorite fun cousins too!
Charlie~
turned 2 in June. 18 months until just about a week ago was difficult... at least I thought so. My nerves were short when I was pregnant and pretty much solo for the third trimester. He was just active... and still is.. but is understanding so much more which makes it much easier! He adapted pretty well to Blaine being gone and the move-thank goodness-but I could tell he really missed Daddy. As I hear, it is only worst the older they get... not looking forward to that!
Right now, he just can't get enough of putting his Phillies batting helmet on-backwards-of course and pretending to take batting practice while watching sports videos. It makes me a little sick to my stomach already thinking that I might have to go through this whole baseball life again when Blaine is done. But that is a far way off!
He just got a thomas set from Mindy, Steve and the boys (who were surprisingly eager to give it to him). When he is not pretending to hit an 'om rrun', he is playing with his trains (woos). He definitely has his own language, but is saying more real words every day (although he does only say two numbers and says them backwards at that (2,1) while Brody Bump can recite the alphabet, count to 20 and sing about 100 songs :) We are working on it.
Casey~
Just the best. Best age ever. At 6-12 months they don't cry, don't talk back, don't whine, don't walk and sleep through the night...yay! He is still a little delayed (from what is still a mystery), but is working on his strength during home PT and making progress every week. He loves his swing, bumbo, binky and exersaucer. He has the biggest kissable checks and a constant toothless smile on his face. He is just the best.
Wrigley~
Is feeling a bit left out lately. The weather has brought the amount of daily walks to a minimum and the kids are taking a lot of his quality time with us. But he is a good boy and loves to play with Charlie and snuggle with Casey.
There... my first entry. Wonder how ofter I will be using this thing but I am excited about it!
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