Bad Kirsten

My Dad pointed out to me that I haven't blogged in awhile. I did up a post for Q-man's birthday but I'm not sure what happened to it. So the last time I posted was beginning of October.

Lots has been going on. I started a job in October that is temp position but was then offered a casual position with the same manager. Very excited to start that in January. So been busy working 2 jobs. Come the middle of December I will be back to 1 job as I gave my notice at the gym. I looking forward to being a gym mom. Taylor has been pretty sick. Started with a rash, then came a torso pain ( around the stomach area) combined with lethargy and fever and now add on croup. She has been sick almost a month and has missed 2 out of the last 3 weeks. All she wants to do is sleep. What kid says no to tv when they are home sick? You know they aren't faking when they say no to tv. We had her a t Children's last week and the doc there thought she might have mono. We are still waiting for results to come back.

The boys have been healthy thank goodness. Not that Taylor is that sick but I hate seeing her so miserable. Quinten and Spencer have been very caring towards Taylor. Q even said it made him sad to see T sick. And then the next breath he is complaining that she doesn't have to go to school. Kids!

And I am happy to report Quinten's behaviour has gotten so much better this week. What a difference him eating his lunches at school is making. The first day he ate it all we did a family happy dance. Now if we can just get bedtime to go smoothly. :)

Other than that no new news..... Oh yeah I saw the gyno and I have surgery booked for March as long as the second cyst (which I didn't know about) hasn't grown or changed. If I don't hear anything this week that means good news and March will be a go.

Now there is no other news. Just getting ready for Christmas.

And I can't forget to mention how awesome my husband is. He is just great all around. And no he didn't hijack my blog. It's from the heart baby.

Better, much better

Boy am I glad that this week has been better for the Quinkster.

Chris won Flames hockey tickets just before Christmas so we decided to put them in Quinten's stocking. The game was last night and we were really hoping for good behavior this week so we didn't have to take the game away. Needless to say he was able to enjoy his first NHL game. He had a blast. It was a late night for him but it was so worth it. Especially to see how beaming he was.

I also think the weather is helping everyone's mood. How can you not feel better when it's above 10 degrees. Not looking forward to more winter that's fo sho.

Anyway I'm off to do more laundry. A certain 3 year old decided to wipe his own bum which resulted in a fail. Which also resulted in poop smears on both boys bedding. Good times!

2 days away

Taylor will be having her tonsills and adenoids out in 2 days. I think it starting to hit what will be happening. She has been talking about it a lot and has lots of questions. She's pretty excited about getting to eat jello, popsicles, slurpees etc. One of the things I didn't realize was how long we would have to stay after. We have to be there around and hour and a half early. Then the surgery takes about 30 minutes, an hour in the recovery room and then we have to stay 8 hours after that. And if it gets too late she'll have to stay over night. I guess I'll be packing a little bag for myself just in case. Thankfully the boys will be in good hands so I won't be worried how they are doing. I know Taylor will be fine and she will be in good hands. I just get scared as a parent when you hear the horror stories.

Anyway, Spence is coming along with his potty training. Even tells me he has to pee. Woohoo! Here's  hoping we're diaper free by the summer. Well actually we already are diaper free but I don't want to have to use swimmers. They are so gross to change.

Quinks has been having some behavior issues so all the chocolate he got for Easter has been thrown out. I think what he eats plays a part in it all. Monday was especially bad and yesterday was way better, no chocolate was eaten.

Training has been going so-so. I got some new runners and it seems to be helping my knee. I found out last week that for the last 2 years I have been wearing the wrong type of runner and that could have been contributing to the pain. The race is less than 2 months away. I hope I continue to be pain free. It's very frustrating.

Well off I go to tidy up so we can go play in the sunshine.

Oh but before I go I'll leave you with a funny that Quinten said. We went to Edmonton this past weekend and when we got there Chris reminded them that Freckles, his parents dog, had died. And that it might be nice to say sorry to them. Which Quinten replied, " Why? I didn't do it."

Dry day

Spence is getting the whole potty thing. He's been fully dry, well except one accident but that was my fault. I should have taken him. He even tells me when he has to go. I'm pretty excited about it and sad at the same time. It means I have no babies left and I know there are no babies coming. But I do like the thought of no diaper changes.

Taylor finally got a hair cut. It's been almost a year and a half. It was starting to show that it needed to be cut. She looks so cute. For the past couple of months she has insisted that it would be chin length. It's slightly longer than that so she can still put it up.

Right now as I type this the boys are playing with barbies and polly pockets. And Taylor looks like she'll fall asleep any minute. She's not the least bit upset they are playing with her stuff.

Lack of imagination for a title

With surgery comes blood tests. Today was blood taking day for Taylor. The last time she was great. Watched the whole thing, didn't make a peep, didn't need Mommy to sit with her. This time was so different. Let me tell you how strong a 6 year old girl can get. Yikes. It took 3 of us to hold her down. And even with that she was trying to claw the needle out. She is a fighter. Hopefully like with the tube procedure no needles before hand. A stop for slurpees made up for the pain till her brother bit her and she said it reminded her of the needle. All is good now.

Potty training is going okay. I don't know how some kids can be so young and get it. I realize Spencer is younger than the other 2 were but it's discouraging to hear of people who's kids aren't even 2 and they are potty trained. Spence does pretty well just a few accidents.

Running has lacked. Trying to train sometimes with Chris' schedule is tough. Hopefully this week gets better. I'm starting to feel a lack of energy.

Anyway I hope everyone is have a happy spring so far. How can you not with the sunshining?

The Lobbster Life

With Birthday season comes annual check ups. Everything seems fine. We've never had to get the kids blood taken before with their annual check ups but Quinten has to this time. I forgot to ask why and just assumed that adults get it done so kids must now too. He has been having a number of headaches and diarrha so not sure if that could be part of it. Taylor didn't have to at 4 years. Anyway I like to put the numbers out there. Taylor is 41 and 3/4 pounds and 44 inches, Quinten is 30 and 3/4 pounds and 38 inches and Spencer is 24 and 1/2 pounds and 33 inches.
So everyone is growing just right.

Other than that I don't have much to say or I can't think of much because of the screaming in my ears. Will it ever end?

And I already have someone who wants me to make cupcakes for their son's party in December. I'm pretty excited about it.

What?....I can't hear you

because a certain 2 year old is screaming in my ear. When will the madness stop. So off to his room he goes where I think he is screaming louder. It could be worse I could be cleaning up poop while he is screaming. Always a positive to every situation right? ;)

Cupcakes and Birthday

On Sunday we had Taylor's party and 17 kids came for a pool party. At Inglewood pool you get a room for an hour and then the pool all to yourself. It was great. The kids had a good time and so did the adults that helped out. I would definately do another party there. Quinten wants his party there now but it's too late seen as the boys' party is this Saturday and it's already planned for a hockey party. I was asked what I did for the invitations. So for the pool party invites I wrote the invite details on a beach ball and for the hockey party I made up invitations that looked like hockey tickets.

Taylor took owl cupcakes to school for her actual birthday and Sunday's party she had asked for shark cupcakes. I've been asked by a couple of friends if I would do their kids birthday cupcakes/cakes. What a great way for me to bring in a little extra money and do something that I absolutely love. So we'll see what happens with that. I am very open to the idea.

Now the plans are in the works for Saturday's cupcakes or cake. I might attempt making my own fondant. We'll see. Could be interesting.

Once again before I get some comments like I've received in the past about trying to one up or show off, that is so not my intent. I love doing this and have been asked to post the pictures. I know I like looking at other peoples creations so therefore I will share mine with you.

Put a smile on your face.......

Spencer looks so much older in that first picture. My baby is almost not a baby anymore.

In TO

We're here. We're having a good time. No screaming from Spencie on the plane. Thank goodness. Yesterday was kind of a lazy day and today is when all the fun starts. At little shopping down Young Street and going to Queen street and then wedding dinner stuff. Tomorrow is Canada's Wonderland and Jays game.
The only down side to the trip is that Spencer has developed a fever and we can't seem to get it down even with Tylenol. Hopefully is will be feeling better soon.

Anyway just a quick update. More to come as the fun continues.

Who knew.....

a Lobb child would be tall enough to open doors before they were 2. Taylor and Quinten weren't tall enough till I'm sure way past 2. I guess I'll be hunting for our door knob things. It probably won't be long till he figures those out too. Which I think is funny because most adults have a heck of a time using them and then a toddler comes along and shows them up.

3 days till school. We found out who Taylor's teacher will be. All I've been hearing is great things about her. Taylor is still not looking forward to going back Hopefully things will change by Thursday cause she's going regardless.

Off to the beach tomorrow for, one last before school starts, lake trip.

Another thing I love

I love it when Spencer runs up to me arms open wanting up for a snuggle. Most of the time it's a quick hug and then back to playing. Those moments with my kids are precious. Soon enough they'll be too grown up and the hugs will be different.

Have you hugged anyone lately?

Come on grow

Today was a weight check up for Spencer. I thought for sure he was going to be at least 20 pounds. Especially with the good weight gain he had at the end of October. No such luck. He is 18 and half pounds. We still need to measure his length. He still not on the charts but our Doctor seems to think that is where he will stay. I thought Quinks was a lightweight. Maybe he'll be the super tall kid. OKay I know crazy thought but one can dream right? So I guess now on top of shoving food at him he'll have to start eating sticks of butter. :)

It's official

We've got a walker on our hands. Last night Spencer got up to 8 steps and today all he's been doing is walking, falling and getting back up to start it all over again.. Yeah Spencie! Way to go!

And the story continues

The poop story that is. We were already to go this morning, everyone was dressed even not just in jammies. I went to grab Spencer and his diaper was half off and poop was spread over his blankets. If it's not one kid it's another. Hopefully it was an accident and we don't have another Quinten poop fascination kid, on our hands.
Other than that our day has been pretty good.

Baby hair no more

Spencer went for his first hair cut today. Not much to say about it. No tears during the cut, only laughs. She even used the clippers. He doesn't look as baby like. Although he is still my baby, and will be for awhile.

Another wee one

We had Quinten and Spencer's annual check ups. Spencer also had to have is weight checked because of the weight loss and drop on the charts. My doc isn't super concerned but wants us to keep feeding Spencer lots and then come back in 2 months to have another look. And that is a big deal for our doctor to do a follow up. He was saying Spencer shouldn't be less then the last time he weighed him. Which was almost 4 months ago. He also hasn't gained at all in the last month. Which is wierd to us. We've been feeding him tons. I feel like I'm shoving the food at him. I'm not concerned about it. He's a happy kid, who loves to eat. Sometimes more than his siblings.
Quinten is 26 1/2 pounds and 35 inches. Spencer 17lbs 10 oz and 28 3/4 inches.
I would like to know the secret to eating whatever one wants and not gaining anything. Not good for a baby but good for me. :)
Have a great night.

Happy Birthday Spencie!

One year ago today my water broke and was rushed into deliver our precious baby boy Spencer. It's hard to believe a year has gone by already. We are so lucky to be blessed with 3 great kids. Spencer you have completed our family. When you're around it's hard not to smile. You are such a happy kid. I look forward to seeing what you will be like over the next year. Will you sleep as much? (He sleeps a lot right now. I would say more than the average 1 year old.)When will you walk? All those type of fun things. What a wonderful year it has been.

Spencer had his 1 year shots today. The nurse was a little concerned with his weight gain so our doc had to be notified. At 9 months he was 17lbs 12 oz, 10 months 17lbs 2 oz and today 17lbs 10oz. He has also fallen off the chart. I guess when a baby goes down more than 2 percentiles they notify the doctor just to make sure there isn't something wrong. I don't think anything is wrong. He eats alot, sleeps alot and is happy. So I see no reason to be concerned. He's probably just little.

I love you Spence!

4 days to go

The big race is in 4 days. I'm feeling pretty good about it. Hopefully the knee holds up for me. I've got my gels ready, and being a such a chick I already have what I'm going to run in picked out. See I am girly.

I forgot to post on Monday. Spencer is now 9 months old weighing in at 17 lbs 12 oz and 27 1/2 inches. At least that is what we got him as. He goes tomorrow for his 9 month check so I'm sure the Doc will be more accurate.

Well I'm feeling kind of tired. Must...go...lay...down.

Night.

Stop growing up

Our kids are growing way too fast. Now that Spence can pull himself up to furniture has figured out how to walk along. He's not fast. But he's growing up too fast. I'm really going to miss all of these different stages.
Speaking of babies I forgot to mention in my previous posts about our friends that lost their twins, but were pregnant again. They had a healthy baby boy a couple of weeks. I know they'll make great parents. Continue to keep them in your prayers. Thanks!

Now that I have 5 weeks till I do it, I'll say that I am doing the Stampede half marathon. I'm a little nervous about it that I won't be quite ready, but then other days I think I will be. It should be interesting. I'm really enjoying running. Chris will be doing it with me, and he hates running but wants to support me. What a great husband. I don't take him for granted.

Well that's all for now. Happy Monday to all!