Fighting Our Way Up...From the Losers' Bracket

Here we are in lovely Appleton, WI, site of the 2006 North American Fastpitch Association World Series. Earl's Club of Kenosha, WI won their first game of the series yesterday afternoon. Then in a move which Mike predicted, Earl's lost their 10 p.m. game because I wasn't there. That apparently has been a jinx in the past as well as yesterday. I was huddled in a hotel room in the dark, hoping that both my children would fall fast asleep, and stay that way for at least 8 hours. A kept asking for popcorn; she was starving because she hadn't eaten the lunch or supper we'd provided her, so a learning lesson was in place- eat when we feed you, being hungry doesn't feel good. Poor little belly... this morning, A had a hearty breakfast of bagel pieces with peanut butter, milk, and O's. Now I'm hearing a repeating mantra of, "should we get a swimming suit on for swimming????" Yes, we should. I'll talk to you later- gotta go, the pool is COLD!

Miami Ink, here we come?

I am having so much fun with my two babies. It is such a wonderful time- 28 months and almost 6 months. At both stages, they are changing so quickly and learning amazing things every day. I want to make sure and do some more fun summer things before summer is gone, and school starts. We need to swim in Lake Harriet at least once this season. School is going to be very fun this year, I think. A is already talking about her new class and teacher, and making me list the kids who will be in her class. She also is obsessed with singing the ABCs song...

One of my favorite things to do with B is to take a wet onesie off of him- he instantly starts giggling, smiling, cooing. He hates being wet, which is unfortunate, considering that he is the spittiest kid ever, and I can't ever bring enough onesies, bibs, and burp clothes wherever we go. He isn't as crazy as his sister was at this age, however, about being bare naked.

She has stayed true to that trait over the past two years, just today walking through the kitchen wearing a paper birthday hat (her "crown") and nothing else, dragging a paper balloon on a string behind her, talking about a birthday party- "it's a birthday party, it's a birthday party." She really has been into her birthday lately, discussing the importance of having birthday hats, and balloons, and presents and birthday cake. Her third birthday party should be a lot of fun, although I don't wish time to fast forward to that point. I'm enjoying living in the moment. Have a great day!

I need a good book

Please leave me some suggestions for my next read- I recently have read Something Blue by Emily Giffin, and My Sister's Keeper.

Danielle, Mrs. B?.....

Unruly Moles

I went to the dermatologist today, and had three lesions excised from my side, lower leg, and the inside of my ear- I am throbbing with a dull ache right now. I even had a beer when I got home, along with some Tylenol and Mtn Dew. We had Danielle and the boys over for dinner tonight. It was a nice time, watching the boys playing, and having someone to talk to (other than my loquacious husband of course).

We're headed to Mankato early tomorrow for softball. I hope that there is a playground near the ball field, otherwise it could get to be a long day with A in tow. Once Mike is done with dishes, we are set for a night on the couch, watching Lost, disc 6!!! Gotta go, I hear the dishwater draining...

Teething!

B is really working on some teeth (we think). I think I feel hard bumps overlying his canines- wouldn't that be a cool baby vampire look! B found his feet last week, and really plays with them, much more than his sister did. He is also the big talker of the two (comparing them at five months, not currently). While at the cabin, B rolled from back to belly, and has already rolled from front to back, so he's tearing through the milestones at record pace (not bad for a preemie)!

Great Weekend

We had such a fun time this weekend in Wisconsin! I wouldn't go so far as to classify the whole weekend as relaxing, but there were relaxing moments for sure (i.e. naptime). We ate some great meals and snacks, played some cards and Catchphrase, and even exercised to Turbojam! It is sad that it is August already, and that was my first swimming in a lake the whole summer. I'll have to aim to do more of that before fall.

The fastpitch season is quickly winding down- Mike is playing with a thrown-together team this weekend in the MN state tournament in Mankato, and then it's off to Appleton, WI for the national tournament.

Confidential to Those Attending D's Cabin Weekend

Please leave a comment on here, regarding what you like on your sandwich, example: turkey, mayo, tomato, pickles, onion, lettuce.... so I don't bring free fixin's that no one wants anyway.

Passport Humor

Isn't she going to love presenting this passport photo, when she is a world-traveling 7 year old? We had the most challenging (and amusing) time at the government center, trying to get A's picture taken.

Tonight is Mike's last league fastpitch game! I am going to stay home and get packing started for this weekend's festivities at Danielle's cabin. Last night Mike and I watched all of Lost season 1, disc 4. I'm a Lost junkie right now! I need my next fix!