OTMOM how well do you know your child?

In an area publication "On the Minds of Mom" there is an article by Dani Parkos Fluge that asks,"How well do you know your child?" There is 25 questions so I asked Anthony them and here are his responses.

1. What really makes you angry? When Alex pulls my hair.
2. Who is your best friend? Anna
3. If you met the president, what would you ask him? Your the best person in the world. (close enough to a question?)
4. Who is your hero? Batman
5. What is your favorite food? Chicken Noodle Soup
6. What embarrasses you the most? When I say funny things and Sammy pees her pants.
7. What does your child worry about the most? What are some of your fears? If I get sick and die. Bad dreams.
8. What is your child's favorite subject in school? Coloring
9. What does your child think is best/worst about his birth order? Sharing toys with Alex and having to share toys with Alex.
10. How does he feel other people see him? With their eyes.
11. If your child could buy anything in the world what would it be? Batman with a red bat
12. What TV show would your child choose to live in for a week? Sponge Bob
13. What is your child's favorite winter/ summer activity? Making snow angels and playing in the sun
14. What accomplishments does your child feel most proud of? Draws good
15. What has been the biggest disappointment in your child's life? When people hurt me
16. If your child could choose a name what would it be? Brady
17. How is your child different from everyone else? Different skin and blue eyes
18. What gift does your child cherish the most? The car that drives up walls
19. Who does your child think is the most important person alive? Anna...no wait Barack Obama (not kidding)
20. If there was not TV how would your child spend his time? Coloring
21. When would your child say it is okay to lie? Never (hmmm....:)
22. What would your child like to change about you? Don't know, I would change you into green skin like an alien
23. What is your child's dream? To run and feel the wind
24. What does your child want to be when they grow up? Policeman
25. What would you say your family does well? Work, go to school, and go to the lake.

Not bad for a four year old. Erik and I smiled at some answers, shook our heads at others, and felt a ting of sadness on some. All in a days work with a four year old.

New pics of my boys!

Toys for sale!!

Anthony with one of his many projects in a day!


Anthony and I just out of bed!

Breakfast anyone?

Once a super hero, always a super hero!

Giddy up!

Alex playing peek-a-boo!!

Alex's one year pic's- can you tell he is teething?

Love this pic!!

Where do I begin...

Not sure really. Not into writing lately, too busy and not much to say. On the business side we had a great January-yay!! I could probably quit Usher's but the money is good and I love the people that I work with. A bunch of tattooed, smelly, hippies that don't want to grow up and I live vicariously through them as well as along side them occasionally. No baby talk and no bull shit. Just the way I like it sometimes. After a night out with them and a cab ride home I wake up in the morning and love my life. I sometimes find it funny that Erik and I ended up buying my parents house. I wake up everyday in the same bedroom I have had since I was 15 and am now married to the boy I made out with in that exact bedroom starting 15 years ago. Is that not a little strange? Speaking of the house we have pretty much changed absolutely everything in it since we moved in. Rid ourselves of the dated flooring, wallpaper, and bathrooms. We have a couple of projects to go. The one that weighs the most in my mind is the kitchen. Goodbye cheap cabinets and counter tops. But the dilemma is that in the next five years Erik and I would like to buy at least 5 acres in the country, somewhere the kids can run, our friends can come for a bonfire, etc. Do we splurge and put "nice" cabinets in or builder cabinets that look nice but are cheaper? Any ideas? I know you are suppose to get 100% back from kitchen remodels but I would rather put more into the new house than our current. Besides this summer our project is the roof so I guess I have sometime to figure this one out.
Erik bought me gorgeous flowers for Valentine's Day. You have to love a man that religiously remembers that a girl always love to get flowers. Even if she tells him not to buy them for her because they are a waste. We spent Valentine's Day at Chucky Cheese, it was very romantic. Anthony was running around there like he owned the place. Well that is all for today-

Baby Libby

A beautiful baby girl named Libby was born last week. She came into the world earlier than expected, 5 weeks in fact. She weighed in at 2lbs 8 oz and has a full head of dark hair. Libby looks perfect. Unfortunately she has a rare disorder. The following are actual words from her mother:

On Wednesday afternoon we were informed by the doctor that Libby has a very serious chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18. Basically the genetic makeup didn't match up the way it should have after conception. This is why Libby did not grow the way she should have. This is also the reason for her heart problems and esophagus problems. There are many many other complications that are associated with this condition and it is not something that could ever be "made better." Since I was still in Fargo in the hospital recovering from delivery, I was told over the phone by the doctor here at Children's Hospital. Jay and I decided that we wanted to wait to tell everyone about this because we knew that there were some really major and difficult decisions that we would have to make. We wanted to be able to be together and talk to the doctor together before we shared the information with others.
Jay and I met with Libby's doctor this morning for a long time. She took the time to explain the condition to us and what Libby's outlook would be. We asked her a lot of questions and did a lot of crying. This is not something that Jay or I ever ever thought we would have to face.
There is nothing really that can be done to save our precious daughter's life. The doctor said that she is too small and fragile and that if we chose to go ahead with doing surgeries, it is very unlikely she would survive them. The doctor's recommendation at this point is doing comfort care. Comfort care means making sure Libby is as comfortable as possible with the use of pain medication and medications to keep her calm. We would be able to hold her and spend time with her as a family and make the most of the time we can get with her. The doctor said that what would come next would be to remove the breathing tube. Libby does do some breathing on her own right now, meaning that the ventilator is not at 100% at all times. So removing the tube does not necessarily mean that she would leave us immediately. The doctor said that it could be a few hours or a few days. We are not going to have the tube removed today or tomorrow even. We want to have the next couple of days for friends and family to see her and we want Max to make the trip here so he can meet his baby sister.

I do not know Libby's family. They are close friends to a couple of my friends. I have been praying for them all weekend and have been consumed with their story. Day to day a person stresses about a dirty house, bills, whining children. None of that matters. Hearing Libby's story has truly put my life into perspective. Please let it do the same for you. Hold your babies, kiss them, hug them, and pray for Libby as I have.

Confusing times-

So today I am lounging. In mom terms lounging. Still have my phone and laptop running to check messages, etc. I have some final interviews I am looking to hear about from work. But I am also doing dishes, vaccuuming, putting away laundry, and making sure that Ruby is getting a little bit of love. Today I decided to take the day off without the boys home so I could get caught up. Can anyone please explain to me what the definition of "time off" really is? Because between touching up paint and picking up prescriptions I am forgetting what that phrase means. What happen to the days of naps, TV, another nap? Long gone baby!! Some days clearly more obvious than others.

An ideal day!

Today started out like any other Sunday. We had plans to have lunch with Erik's parents to celebrate Alex's birthday with them. Got up, realized that our fridge felt warmer than yesterday. Why is it as soon as you have one thing paid off for your house another thing pops up? Regardless the decision was made that we would go buy a new fridge. Do we go black to match our other appliances or stainless to brighten it up a little? Hmmmm...anyways we made it out to my in-law's for some delicious lasagna. Sat around, visited, and played with the boys. Erik and I took off to Home Depot, decided on a LG Titanium fridge on top with a slide out freezer drawer- matches all of our other LG appliances, contemporary handles so it will go together but spice it up a little bit. I like things to have their own style and not be too matchy. Again the hippie in me that won't die. Not thrilled about the actual purchase but looking forward to a new, clean fridge with one heck of a beer drawer...I mean milk shelf :). When we were done we headed back to pick up the boys and made our way home. Watched the Superbowl, ordered some pizza, and had one heck of a family wrestling match (I won). Erik and I buried Anthony only once. All in all, nothing out of the ordinary just a truly relaxing, enjoyable day being us. Erik and I reminisced about all of the Superbowl parties we have been a part of. I have to say I loved them all but this years party was my favorite.