Monday, February 16, 2015
music lessons dun dun duuun!
Hey everyone it's Mary Ann... Again. um...ok, update, Rose and Peter are currently taking piano lessons. I am doing Recorder Karate, ( I am working on Amazing Grace the Brown Belt.) If you want to see my preformance... (no idea how to spell that) I will preform sometime in March. Will preform Amazing Grace. In our church before Mass. Mom I think would ask the parents and visitors to be respectful because, as she has quoted,: WE are still in Church!!
Three Years Later.....
Hi everyone!!!! This is Mary Ann here, I know it’s been a while since we have posted something on our blog, but I finally convicted mom to let me post something on here. Okay, when has the last time she posted something? Uh… I will figure that out later. I got my ears pierced! Before me was an 11 month old baby which they got the wrong earring in so they had to take it out and put the right one in. She cried and cried. Of course that made me feel a lot better! (Right!) My birthday was last week, but, of course I got sick!! :( Oh well…any way… I can’t think of anything else right now so I guess I’ll stop straining my brain to think of important events over the past few years since mom posted so…I just found out it 2012 since our lat post!!!!!!!!! 3 years ago!!Wow! over and out!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Ain't No Cure for Those Summertime (Pregnancy) Blues
From Mary Ann: Happy Fourth Day of July Everyone (2 days belatedly)
Mary Ann is currently lying on my bed looking over my shoulder as I sit on the floor. For the past three months or so she has been asking me to do another blog post that she can add to. I keep putting her off, because my creative juices have stopped flowing. Maybe they are pooled in my swollen ankles, but wherever they are, they certainly are not flowing.
It's summer here in Lee's Summit with quite a vengeance. The high temperatures have been 100+ for at least two weeks straight and no rain for a long, long time. This has resulted in an unfortunately rather sedentary summer for us all. Broken only by trips to the pool, which are actually a lot of fun.
From Mary Ann: Are you all having a good summer in your respective places? I am, even though my mom isn't doing enough to keep me entertained. I get to watch a lot of T.V. and I've been doing a pretty good job of doing my chores and being helpful when I'm asked to be helpful : ). Right now I'm hoping that we make it to a showing of Puss in Boots at 12:30. Of course, my mom will say we'll do something and then it will turn out that we don't do it, because she is tired or whatever. She is ALWAYS tired. Oh, we also saw Brave on the Fourth Day of July (Note from Mary Ann's Mom: I've told Mary Ann that people say "The Fourth of July" not the "Fourth Day of July" but she likes to buck trends). Brave was cool, I liked it. (Spoiler Alert: The mom turns into a bear, which I can totally relate to).
From Katie: So while Mary Ann is here directing the blog post, I am giving voice to what I suspect she actually thinks, but is too polite to say. Despite the renegade hair cutting incident of the my oldest repeat offender, over all Mary Ann has been very patient with what even I would term a boring summer for my kids. My only hope is that this ennui and lack of energy and brainpower I feel will come to an end once our little bundle of joy is born. I know that then I'll be dealing with nursing and newborn issues (not to much night awakenings) but honestly this pregnancy has me whipped and I can only think it has to get better from here.
Mary Ann is now bored with doing this blog post and wishes you all farewell. I (Katie) need to clean my room. The goal for the day is at least deal with the clothes that have been sitting on my ironing board for nearly 3 month. And to tidy the top of my dresser. The bathroom could also be dealt with and let's not even mention the pile of laundry that Robert likes to remind me is still there. Okay, Mary Ann has now informed me that not only is she bored, she is SO bored. Time to go and fight the good fight with my iron, duster and laundry basket. (On a side note, Peter and Rose are playing together nicely and apparently not bored)
Cheers!
Mary Ann is currently lying on my bed looking over my shoulder as I sit on the floor. For the past three months or so she has been asking me to do another blog post that she can add to. I keep putting her off, because my creative juices have stopped flowing. Maybe they are pooled in my swollen ankles, but wherever they are, they certainly are not flowing.
It's summer here in Lee's Summit with quite a vengeance. The high temperatures have been 100+ for at least two weeks straight and no rain for a long, long time. This has resulted in an unfortunately rather sedentary summer for us all. Broken only by trips to the pool, which are actually a lot of fun.
From Mary Ann: Are you all having a good summer in your respective places? I am, even though my mom isn't doing enough to keep me entertained. I get to watch a lot of T.V. and I've been doing a pretty good job of doing my chores and being helpful when I'm asked to be helpful : ). Right now I'm hoping that we make it to a showing of Puss in Boots at 12:30. Of course, my mom will say we'll do something and then it will turn out that we don't do it, because she is tired or whatever. She is ALWAYS tired. Oh, we also saw Brave on the Fourth Day of July (Note from Mary Ann's Mom: I've told Mary Ann that people say "The Fourth of July" not the "Fourth Day of July" but she likes to buck trends). Brave was cool, I liked it. (Spoiler Alert: The mom turns into a bear, which I can totally relate to).
From Katie: So while Mary Ann is here directing the blog post, I am giving voice to what I suspect she actually thinks, but is too polite to say. Despite the renegade hair cutting incident of the my oldest repeat offender, over all Mary Ann has been very patient with what even I would term a boring summer for my kids. My only hope is that this ennui and lack of energy and brainpower I feel will come to an end once our little bundle of joy is born. I know that then I'll be dealing with nursing and newborn issues (not to much night awakenings) but honestly this pregnancy has me whipped and I can only think it has to get better from here.
Mary Ann is now bored with doing this blog post and wishes you all farewell. I (Katie) need to clean my room. The goal for the day is at least deal with the clothes that have been sitting on my ironing board for nearly 3 month. And to tidy the top of my dresser. The bathroom could also be dealt with and let's not even mention the pile of laundry that Robert likes to remind me is still there. Okay, Mary Ann has now informed me that not only is she bored, she is SO bored. Time to go and fight the good fight with my iron, duster and laundry basket. (On a side note, Peter and Rose are playing together nicely and apparently not bored)
Cheers!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Those 3 little words
Happy 4th of July!!
We didn't get a present for the USA...but we did put the flag out. Good enough?
Lakewood (our subdivision) had a little kids parade today. Basically the kids can ride their bikes around a bit. We missed it last year, so Katie and the kids have been getting excited about it.
1. Katie got up early (nothing new there) and started decorating the bikes.
2. Then Mary Ann storms in and upstairs. Katie then comes in to tell me that Mary Ann cut her hair again. Just a little trim of her bangs, you can't really even notice. But, this is the 3rd time and so we had to punish her. So, no parade for her. But we did relent so she could watch.
3. On the way there, Rose announces that she forgot any shoes. So back we go!
4. On the second time there, we find that the bridge we usually take just closed as they shoot off the fireworks from there. So...had Rose had shoes we would have made it.
5. We get there and I drop Katie and Rose off to go register. I get Peter out into his nice stroller and Mary Ann is watching him. Then I get balloons out to attach them and the wind blows them away. They pop on the grass. Shoot.
6. Then came those 3 little words from Mary Ann. "Peter threw up." All over himself. Pool of vomit in the stroller. Some on the sidewalk, so I'm sure all the runners are really happy. We got the chunks off for the most part, stripped him to his diaper on the sidewalk and I took him home.
7. After cleaning him off we went back to pick up Katie and the girls. When we got home, Peter said he felt like sitting on the potty. Immediately after sitting, he said he didn't feel good and put his hands up to his mouth. I did the quick flip with him and he threw up again in the little potty.
8. We were all planning on going to see Brave, but now I'm stuck at home with him. He watched TV for a while, now he's in bed hopefully to sleep it off.
9. Finally, we had to cancel our party for tonight. Katie's college friends and their families were going to come over for a BBQ, but since they have infants they elected to not expose them to Peter. Oh well...happy 4th of July!!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Grandpa
Tom Reddig was always one to let me know that blogs hadn't been updated or pictures posted. Even if it had been months (years) since a last post, he remained optimistic that surely one of these days I would write something about his family.
Tom passed away on Sunday, April 15th. His death was unexpected and has left an unanticipated and unwanted hole in our lives.
In retrospect, it does seem clear to me that his death does not have any "what-if" connected to it. His health had been problematic for the last several years, and the fact that all of us assumed that it would still allow him to be around us all for the next several years only indicates to me how much we take for granted the precious time we do have with our loved ones.
Tom spent his final night in his home enjoying time with Nancy and his grandchildren. Robert and I saw him before he went to the emergency room for what we thought was a "routine" trip to help his lungs out.
In this I can see God's hand at work to give us all a measure of peace and comfort in the fact that Robert and I and the children were able to see him that last time.
Thank you, Tom, for the love you gave your family. May you rest in eternal peace. We miss you.
Tom passed away on Sunday, April 15th. His death was unexpected and has left an unanticipated and unwanted hole in our lives.
In retrospect, it does seem clear to me that his death does not have any "what-if" connected to it. His health had been problematic for the last several years, and the fact that all of us assumed that it would still allow him to be around us all for the next several years only indicates to me how much we take for granted the precious time we do have with our loved ones.
Tom spent his final night in his home enjoying time with Nancy and his grandchildren. Robert and I saw him before he went to the emergency room for what we thought was a "routine" trip to help his lungs out.
In this I can see God's hand at work to give us all a measure of peace and comfort in the fact that Robert and I and the children were able to see him that last time.
Thank you, Tom, for the love you gave your family. May you rest in eternal peace. We miss you.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Holy Week
Despite me being on call during Holy Week, we actually were able to take the kids to all 3 days of Mass/service. Katie and the kids even went to all 4! Holy Thursday was fun for the kids because I got to wash their feet. It's hard liking the non-liturgically correct way more than the correct way.
On Good Friday we all made it through the veneration. The kids either kissed the cross or just touched it. I wish they had pictures at those kinds of things, like they do at amusement parks when you come down the big hill. It would be awesome to have pics of things like this. And a fundraiser for the church! How could they pass up this??
Holy Saturday saw us take the kids to 8pm Mass. We probably shouldn't have told them they could leave early. After every break in the action, they (mainly Mary Ann) reminded us that we told them they could probably leave early. They did love seeing the baptisms though. Our priest used a whole pitcher of water for each person. They got pretty wet! Since they stayed for that, there wasn't really that much left but the kids were about gone, so Katie and the kids left while I fulfilled my obligation. Since I was on call I couldn't go Sunday morning. Katie said she didn't get much outward grace from going on Sunday; the kids weren't their usual good selves...
This week is Mary Ann's spring/Easter break. Different ice cream place every day. Monday we went to Shawnee. We were going to go to Wonderscope (I took the day off too) but they are closed on Mondays...really?!? Anyway, we had lunch and ice cream with Fr Scott. I guess priests get pretty worn out after Holy Week?? Tuesday the kids and Katie went to Wonderscope. Pretty fun, but not really better than Paradise Park. Since Paradise Park is so closer, and we joined as members, I don't think we'll head back to Wonderscope anytime soon...
Today, Wednesday, I think they are having a lazy day at home. It is Wednesday, so pizza for dinner. Friday we're planning on heading to Science City and then my parents are taking the kids for the weekend. Any ideas on what to do?
On Good Friday we all made it through the veneration. The kids either kissed the cross or just touched it. I wish they had pictures at those kinds of things, like they do at amusement parks when you come down the big hill. It would be awesome to have pics of things like this. And a fundraiser for the church! How could they pass up this??
Holy Saturday saw us take the kids to 8pm Mass. We probably shouldn't have told them they could leave early. After every break in the action, they (mainly Mary Ann) reminded us that we told them they could probably leave early. They did love seeing the baptisms though. Our priest used a whole pitcher of water for each person. They got pretty wet! Since they stayed for that, there wasn't really that much left but the kids were about gone, so Katie and the kids left while I fulfilled my obligation. Since I was on call I couldn't go Sunday morning. Katie said she didn't get much outward grace from going on Sunday; the kids weren't their usual good selves...
This week is Mary Ann's spring/Easter break. Different ice cream place every day. Monday we went to Shawnee. We were going to go to Wonderscope (I took the day off too) but they are closed on Mondays...really?!? Anyway, we had lunch and ice cream with Fr Scott. I guess priests get pretty worn out after Holy Week?? Tuesday the kids and Katie went to Wonderscope. Pretty fun, but not really better than Paradise Park. Since Paradise Park is so closer, and we joined as members, I don't think we'll head back to Wonderscope anytime soon...
Today, Wednesday, I think they are having a lazy day at home. It is Wednesday, so pizza for dinner. Friday we're planning on heading to Science City and then my parents are taking the kids for the weekend. Any ideas on what to do?
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Weekend in review
I'll take a shot at updating, give that pregnant wife a break...
Friday night started out well. For one, I wasn't on call, always a plus. We then figured out how to play Mario Kart on the Wii online with Eric and Liesel. FYI: playing teams when your teammate is a tired pregnant lady is not a good way to win. But it was fun, and I'm glad we figured it out. I'm sure the kids will really love it once we let them take over...
Saturday was a blur. We had early soccer--7:40am pictures followed by a 9am game. Mary Ann's team won again. Then we came home to rest and change. Then off to Lawrence for a 2pm wedding. Luckily they had a nursery that Peter could hang out in. I'm not sure why "intro" music is played after the start time. Everyone was there, yet they still played intro music until 2:15. I'm glad my kids didn't notice; I know it was making me impatient enough. The wedding was nice, some good readings from the Bible.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Then we went to 4pm Mass at St Lawrence. Peter wasn't too bad, thankfully, as Msgr Krische was presiding. The girls were a little confused by the whole "2 Gospel" part of Mass, but all in all did great considering 2 church events in just a few hours.
Dinner at the Keels' house followed. Pretty good jambalaya--nice with a little kick. The kids ate hot dogs. Nana is nicer than me--I would have made them just try the jambalaya and take a few bites. Then on to the basketball game! Rose and Peter I think made it through the first half, then they went down. Mary Ann made it through it all. Then Katie, Mary Ann, L'Opa and I went down to Mass Street. Pure enjoyable craziness. Mary Ann loved it, and was a hit for the drunks to high-five. Check out some of the pics: here .
Sunday saw another soccer game. The girls were all super exhausted from the game on Saturday. Their 2-1 lead turned into a 3-2 loss. They were upset but not too upset. I think they were just glad the game was over.
Tonight Fr Scott is coming over for supper. And then the weekend will be complete--bring on holy week!!
Friday night started out well. For one, I wasn't on call, always a plus. We then figured out how to play Mario Kart on the Wii online with Eric and Liesel. FYI: playing teams when your teammate is a tired pregnant lady is not a good way to win. But it was fun, and I'm glad we figured it out. I'm sure the kids will really love it once we let them take over...
Saturday was a blur. We had early soccer--7:40am pictures followed by a 9am game. Mary Ann's team won again. Then we came home to rest and change. Then off to Lawrence for a 2pm wedding. Luckily they had a nursery that Peter could hang out in. I'm not sure why "intro" music is played after the start time. Everyone was there, yet they still played intro music until 2:15. I'm glad my kids didn't notice; I know it was making me impatient enough. The wedding was nice, some good readings from the Bible.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Then we went to 4pm Mass at St Lawrence. Peter wasn't too bad, thankfully, as Msgr Krische was presiding. The girls were a little confused by the whole "2 Gospel" part of Mass, but all in all did great considering 2 church events in just a few hours.
Dinner at the Keels' house followed. Pretty good jambalaya--nice with a little kick. The kids ate hot dogs. Nana is nicer than me--I would have made them just try the jambalaya and take a few bites. Then on to the basketball game! Rose and Peter I think made it through the first half, then they went down. Mary Ann made it through it all. Then Katie, Mary Ann, L'Opa and I went down to Mass Street. Pure enjoyable craziness. Mary Ann loved it, and was a hit for the drunks to high-five. Check out some of the pics: here .
Sunday saw another soccer game. The girls were all super exhausted from the game on Saturday. Their 2-1 lead turned into a 3-2 loss. They were upset but not too upset. I think they were just glad the game was over.
Tonight Fr Scott is coming over for supper. And then the weekend will be complete--bring on holy week!!
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