December 1 2010

Six months since my last blog, darn that ipad that I am obsessed with. I will be starting my Daily December album today as well as the journal class at Jessica Sprague. Should be a busy and creative month ahead, can not wait

Motherhood Confessions

On Bits and Pieces a blog I enjoy; she posted her motherhood confessions and encouraged her readers to do the same.
So here goes:
1. I never think of myself as a mother and am kind of surprised that I have kids
2. I would love to have had a boy but secretly glad that I have only girls.
3. I still have baby weight even though my "baby" is 15
4. My greatest fear is that something will happen to the girls, it never leaves my mind and I try and not let it change what I let them do.
5. I am always amazed that they have turned out to be good kids.
6.I am so thankful that they have cousins and Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents that love them, takes some pressure off of me,
7. Sometimes I enjoy being alone and stay out of the house when they are needy.
8. I hope they stay close to me when they are adults.
9. I am not as disciplined as I sould be with them, I am the "nice" one in the house.
10. It is important to me that my kids friends like me and feel comfortable at the house even though I complain about the house always being dirty.
11. I am sad that Megan is going away to college in the Fall but I am also proud of her for being able to leave home.
12. I wish that we would have had more kids but I have been tired for 17 years and do not know how we could have managed more.
13. I am jealous that they have their whole lives ahead of them but would not want to be a teenager again for any amount of money
14. I hope they are happy and I have taught them the skills that they will need in life; but don't think that I have.

Tales from the lost

Well lets see what has happened since my last post for Homecoming...hum not much. What is happening lately is a lot of volleyball, getting ready for Spring break and cleaning the house today so I can watch the Academy Awards in a clean house. The picture of Megan and Grandma and Grandpa ( or Mom and Dad) depending on who you are is from the Senior Citizens prom that was held a couple of weeks ago. The team picture is from Hannah's club team at the tournament last weekend in Colorado. They did well and seemed to click on the court after a tough day on Saturday. We had a great time and luckily the other parents are a lot of fun to hand around. Mike is away with Spring Training so I am a baseball widow again. Got some scrapbooking done yesterday, rented some chick flicks and had dinner with Hannah. Super relaxing around here and one more week of work until I start my vacation and the girls are on Spring break.

Mia is finally here!

We have a new family member! Mia Leanne Kerger arrived on Monday, September 21st at 7 lbs 15 ounces and cute as can be. Katie was such a trooper as she went into labor Saturday night and finally had Mia on Monday morning. Hannah and I went to the hospital and waited with Karen, Dain, Emily,Bryon and Calvin, Nick's family, Mom and Dad and of course Nancy, Kevin and George. We were quite the group and at about 9:00 pm, I took Hannah home so she could get some sleep and went back so I could be there when Mia finally arrived. She is darling and looks so much like Megan did as a baby. Calvin looks so big now and looks a lot like Emily ( to me at least). He is such a easy baby and was so good during a really long day of being passed around.

Rest and Relaxation

How does a week go by so fast? Mike is on the mend and planning to go to work tomorrow. He is off the pain pills and trying to use the shoulder more. We will see how he feels in the morning, but as of now it looks like he is ready to go back. The girls go back to school after enjoying a three day weekend for Labor day. They had a very social weekend and we did not get to spend a lot of time together during my vacation. I go back to work on Wednesday and have a lot to do tomorrow to get ready for my meeting on Thursday. Ironwood had their first pep assembly on Friday and by the looks of the pictures, it was a success. Hannah has a volleyball game at home on Thursday at 4:00pm this week and I will get the schedule out asap. I know that she really enjoyed all of the support that she received for her first game!

Home playing nurse

Mike had his surgery yesterday and is dong remarkably well. He had a bone spur removed, a tear in the tissue and arthritis removed and the Doctor is hopeful that he will have full use of the shoulder with no pain. He is feeling it more today and I have to get him out of the sling and get him to start moving the arm, thank god for pain killers! He has been a pretty easy patient as he really hates being waited on; but I am enjoying the nurse role for now. Off work until the 9th so planning on getting some things done around here and started by fumigating the girls rooms. OMG teenagers like to live in dirt.

Party at our house!

Megan and her student council friends were playing fugitive when a really bad storm hit on Friday night, just as I was going to call her and ask her to come home, she called to ask if they could come to the house instead. There were about 35 to 40 teenagers in the basement dancing, playing pool, ping pong and hanging out. When I came down stairs the room smelled like a gym! I was making cookies, so slowly they started to migrate upstairs until I looked over and the cookies were gone along with three bags of grapes and a ton of soda and water bottles. My first impression of this house is that it would be the perfect party house, and it really has lived up to my first impression.

Emily and Katie Baby Shower

Nancy and Karen throw a great Baby shower for Baby Bewely and Baby Kerger. We ate, played LCR and watched them open their presents. The LCR game was won twice by Dad and Mom won the Diaper Drawing. I told them that I thought that they should be going to Vegas with their luck! I can not wait until the babies are here so I can babysit. Hopefully they will trust me with their children, maybe I sould not assume.

Back from CA

Great time in CA with the family. Too much sun, too much food, too much alcohol, not enough sleep and just the right amount of fun. It was good spending time with Ben and Lizzie and getting to know Brittney (Ben's girlfriend). Megan and Hannah loved her and can't wait to see her again.

Student Council

Megan had her Student Council banquet last night at Ironwood. She was officially passed the gavel (name engraved even) from Derek who was the Student Body President for this year and assumes the role of President for next year. As the Seniors prepare to leave, they give the other members presents to keep up the traditions of the council. Megan and Kelsie were presented the gift of dressing up and making a fool of themselves from Brandi and Janelle. Megan was super excited to have the costumes!

Friday Finally!

What a super long week and so glad that it is over with. One more long week and I can say goodbye to April and my hell month. Hannah had promotion pictures on Tuesday, she looked really pretty but because she was sick over the weekend, her dress was a little big on her. We will have to fatten her up before next month. Hannah has a volleyball tournament tomorrow and then relay for life tomorrow night, I am going to veg this weekend and try to get my feet from throbbing before Monday.

Saturday schedue

So happy the week is done and we finally have a day for relaxation! Mike is playing golf, Hannah is down with a bug of some kind and Megan is catching up on sleep and homework after a super busy week. I am doing laundry, reading a book and preparing to go see a movie this afternoon. Even the dogs are snoring on their beds. Gotta love a day with nothing scheduled.
PS to Dana-so true on the comments and yes it was the one you mentioned who started the fray. Good to see that some things don't change.

Family Picture 101

Okay so every holiday I ask my family to please be prepared to take a family picture. I warn them ahead of time that hair, makeup and outfit should be photo ready and I would appreciate their help in getting a good shot. Why this continues to be a challenge I do not know. Why people (Mike) can not just smile for the camera and keep their hands (Mike) to themselves puzzles me. Thank god for digital and the ability to erase; but I like to keep the pictures as proof that my life is not easy.

Easter Sunday

We had a blast on Easter hanging around, doing a photo scavenger hunt (which Bryon, Emily, Karen and AJ won) and taking pictures. Of course eating was a big part of the day as well; but mostly it was about enjoying the day with family. Emily really is showing and Katie just beginning to show. Still can't believe that they are both having babies and I can't wait until they let me babysit!! We missed having Dana, Scotty and Susan/Family with us, but they were in our thoughts.

Saturday schedue

Megan and I went to breakfast at 5 and Diner to catch up from the week. It is amazing how little I see of her now that she drives and is so busy with school and student council. I love our early morning time when it is just the two of us. Hannah has divisionals for basketball and a party tonight and Mike is working for baseball today. I awoke to the sound of rain and thunder and to say that I wished I could lay in bed all day and read would be an understatement. I actually had to bring out my jacket this morning again. Strange weather today. Off to watch Hannah and then home to make cupcakes and brownies for Easter and find a way to invite Andy to the Easter celebration without violating the restraining order he has against me. Something about being older than his mom seems to creep him out. Oh well just can't figuire out these young men.

Prom and Volleyball

Megan went to prom last night with Austin, Kelsey and Mike. It was such a long day as we started the day at the Sandra Day O'Connor courthouse to set up for the prom, then off to Dillard's Arrowhead for makeup and hair. Maria did an amazing job on her makeup! After a quick bite at Paradise Bakery it was throw on the dress and get to Kelsey's for pictures and leave. After Megan left, I went to Hannah's volleyball tournament and made it in time for the last match. They lost the match but got 4th place in the tournament. The girls wanted to go to Fridays so we went to celebrate Mckenzie's birthday. It was really fun and a nice way to end the day. Kourtney, Mckenzie and Julia all spent the night and their laughing kept me up until midnight!

Feeling Better Today

Thanks for the well wishes on the root canal, I am feeling better today and at least the pain is manageable with a few Tylenol and a stiff drink (oops I mean a soothing glass of Tea.). I went to Tucson today and just got back and so ready for the weekend. Saturday is Megan's prom and Hannah has a volleyball tournament so just a normal busy weekend. I will post pictures of Megan after she has her hair and makeup done. Hoping that I don't cry when I see her.

Update on Megan and the vet

So on the bright side, Megan does not have Pneumonia. The doctor gave her a strong antibiotic and hopefully she will be feeling better soon. She has a really good cough medicine for night and is already in bed at 8:00pm on a Friday night! The bad news is that Annie's teeth are rotten and falling out (at least she won't be able to bite anyone) and Sydney might have a thyroid problem. I was shocked to learn that she is considered overweight(not really!) and that there is a medical reason for the smell that comes from her hair. She has to have a bath a week with special shampoo and we will learn the results of her blood work soon. She was so excited at the vets office that Hannah thought that she was going to have a heart attack. I let the vet know that Sydney had signed a Do Not Resuscitate. Hopefully the 8 benadryl a day that we are giving her now will make her feel better.Mike got home from Florida safe and sound. He is playing pool with Hannah and relaxing for a change.

Busy Weekend

Such a fun and busy weekend! Mike left for Florida on friday so we planned a girl weekend to scrapbook and watch movies. Mom and Dad were attending the Senior Citizens Prom that Student Council was hosting. Everyone seemed to have a good time. We started the day by going to some Estate sales and then home to start scrapbooking. Emily and Bryon brought their nephew, Conner over and had dinner with us. Emily is starting to show and is having an ultrasound this week to find out what she is having and to see if they can confirm her due date. Katie stopped by for lunch, she is not showing yet but she is feeling somewhat better. I am so excited that they are both pregnant at the same time and will be having their kids close together.