We had our kickball tournament this weekend. It's a fun weekend, but the close of our season so it's a little bittersweet. We are an ok team. We aren't the best but we're not the worst either. So the tournament is fun, but always a challenge. This season we finished right in the middle again, with a 7-7-0 record. Our record originally gave us a "bye" into Sunday's games but we traded slots with another team who would have had to forfeit all games on Saturday. So we had a tough road ahead of us. We'd have to win two games on Saturday just to get to Sunday and win another few games on Sunday to win it all.
Saturday's games were good games. We played the first game at 12:45 and while it started off slow for us (we were losing 9-2) we came back on strong and won the game 20-16. So we were off to game two at 2:00. This was a much harder game. We were neck and neck the WHOLE game. In the regular season, the games go to 7 innings. In the tournament the games go to 8 innings and it can't end in a tie. Our game went into 12 innings! It was tied 5-5 for the longest time. In the top of the 12th, the other team scored 3 runs, so we were about done. But we rallied and came back and scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 12th to win! Yay! So we made it to Sunday.
Saturday ended with us all watching the All-Star games. Our All-Stars this season were Michelle Caravelli and Adam Ketterer. They represented our team well. Adam scored a home run in both all-star games. (Actually he hit a home run in each of the 4 games we played on Saturday and at least one on Sunday...maybe two!) And Michelle got on base almost every time (if not every time)! They did awesome!
After the all-star games, we went to Angela's for a team BBQ. It was fun. Filled with BBQ, beer and of course, smiley faced cupcakes.
Sunday was a test. Our first game was against the #2 seeded team in the tournament. And the winner of our division. We had played this team earlier in the season and lost to them 14-1. So it was going to be tough. But we battled it out and won that game too! It was AWESOME! We were all so excited. We hadn't make it to Sunday's part of the tournament, let alone win a game on Sunday, in years! We were all so pumped up.
But the second game proved to be too much for us and we lost 14-6. But that's ok. We had a great time at the tournament and a truly great season.
And a quick note, Dominick came to all the games this weekend (my mom watched him and Cecilia while we played) and he did so GREAT! He was happy almost the whole time. Cecilia and Dom are our newest fans!
I'm a little excited to have Sunday's back again, but I'm already sad that on Sunday there will be no kickball. Oh well, there's always next year!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
One is enough!
I was off of work today and my sister asked me to do her a favor. She asked if I could watch Cecilia for the day while both she and her husband were at work. I said that was fine. I still brought Dominick to day care because we pay the same amount if we bring him one day or five days and I didn't think I could handle a barely one year old and an almost 4 month old at the same time by myself. So I brought Dom to daycare and then went to my sister's. I brought Andrew to his job (he's a violinist and he was playing the graduation ceremonies at Washington University and parking is tough) and then Celia and I went to Schnucks to get some groceries. We had a great time there. Cecilia loves shopping carts! Then we decided to go to my mom's work to meet her for lunch. We stopped back at my sister's to get a diaper bag for Celia and then we headed north. During lunch Dominick's day care called my cell. He wasn't eating at all and he was whining a lot. She said that I didn't need to come and get him but I felt bad that I was home and he was there, especially if he was upset and/or didn't feel well. So my mom and I traded cars so I could have a car with two car seats and off Cecilia and I went.
We stopped by my house to get his diaper bag and then we went and got Dom. As soon as he saw me, his face lit up with a smile! She told me he didn't have a runny nose, fever, etc. and he wasn't crying, just whining. I told her that that's what he's been doing at night the last few nights. So I picked him up and off we went.
We went back to my sister's house and everything went great for a bit. Dominick ate his bottle and Cecilia ate her lunch. Everyone was happy. Then they both decided they needed to be held. That's a little hard to do!
We struggled for a bit, but we made it. Everyone ended up happy when my sis got home and the whole afternoon was a success!
I definitely want more kids. Nick and I both want a big family. But when they are this young, one is enough! I think we'll wait a few years before we decide to have number two, although I had a lot of fun and would say yes to doing it again in a heartbeat!
We stopped by my house to get his diaper bag and then we went and got Dom. As soon as he saw me, his face lit up with a smile! She told me he didn't have a runny nose, fever, etc. and he wasn't crying, just whining. I told her that that's what he's been doing at night the last few nights. So I picked him up and off we went.
We went back to my sister's house and everything went great for a bit. Dominick ate his bottle and Cecilia ate her lunch. Everyone was happy. Then they both decided they needed to be held. That's a little hard to do!
We struggled for a bit, but we made it. Everyone ended up happy when my sis got home and the whole afternoon was a success!
I definitely want more kids. Nick and I both want a big family. But when they are this young, one is enough! I think we'll wait a few years before we decide to have number two, although I had a lot of fun and would say yes to doing it again in a heartbeat!
Happy News!!
I just found out that one of my friends is PREGNANT!!! She and I met on the ovusoft web boards because of infertility issues. This was her second round of IVF and she went in this morning and found out it worked! Yay!!
They put in three fertilized embryos so now the only question is "How many babies are in there?"!
Congrats Heather and I can't wait to hear more updates!!!
They put in three fertilized embryos so now the only question is "How many babies are in there?"!
Congrats Heather and I can't wait to hear more updates!!!
I apologize
I shouldn't have written that last post. I was very upset when I read that comment and I felt the need to defend myself. However that was the childish thing to do. I should have been the mature person and just ignored it. When my parenting is questioned though, I find that hard.
My sister made a good point this morning. This is my public diary and I can control what I say but I can't control how people perceive what I say and that's the risk I take making this public.
I don't want to start a "blogger war" over something like this. I know I'm a good mother and that Dominick is in good hands and that's all that matters to me.
So again, I apoligize for writing that lsat post...
My sister made a good point this morning. This is my public diary and I can control what I say but I can't control how people perceive what I say and that's the risk I take making this public.
I don't want to start a "blogger war" over something like this. I know I'm a good mother and that Dominick is in good hands and that's all that matters to me.
So again, I apoligize for writing that lsat post...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Rude Much?? To my anonymous poster:
Ok, so the anonymous poster is back. I have no words to describe how rude I believe this person to be. The last time I got such a rude comment, I deleted it and then no one could see how rude this person was. Well I'll leave it up there now. It's a comment under my "Offended" post. I'm no longer offended. I feel bad for this anonymous poster. And I'm going to respond how I feel I need to.
And in case they try to delete their comment, here it is for everyone to read:
"Meg- If you don't want people to comment without knowing the whole story, then you should tell the whole story. No where in your post did you say that you tried to comfort Dom for "a few hours" as your said in this post.
As for you saying that Dom is "on his own" after you change his diaper and feed him, well, for that I have no words to respond.
I'm so glad you're not letting your child interfere with your full time job and your sleep patterns. Kudos to you."
To my poster:
I'm sorry that you have nothing else to do but read people's blogs and criticize them. Anonymously at that. Kudos to you.
And thank you for putting words into my mouth.
When I said that Dom is on his own, you have to know what I meant. I love my son very much. A ridiculous amount actually. I struggled with infertility and two miscarriages over a 14 month span and Dominick means everything to me. He is my miracle baby and I don't know what I'd do without him. But I can't stay up all night and hold him when I know that he is physically fine. At almost 4 months old, I can tell his different "cries". I know when he's hungry. I know when he's dirty. I know when he's so tired that he's just cranky and can't fall asleep. This is what he's been doing lately. Doing that cry where nothing really makes him feel better except being held for a long time. I'm not going to let him get in the habit of needing that every night. So when I'm positive that he's ok, I let him cry. I'm sorry that you think that I'm a bad mother for this, but that is what my husband and I chose to do (with the full support of our doctor) and that's that.
For another part of your comment, I can write whatever I want to write. I never asked you to read my blog and make inappropriate comments. This is a blog for me and family and friends. No family member or friend of mine would write such rude comments and do it anonymously. If you really cared about me or my son, you would give me your advice in a respectful manner and sign your comment. Instead, you criticize me and my parenting and hide behind the anonymous label.
Finally, did I ever say that I put my sleeping habits or my job before my son?? I never once said that. I said that I have a full time job that requires sleep. If Dominick were sick or in pain or needing me, I would always put him before me. Always. Right now, he just doesn't want to sleep. I'm not going to sit in his room and watch him fight sleeping when I know he is fine. My bedroom shares a wall with his bedroom and I can hear him all night. If his cry changes and I can tell he needs me, I could be in there in literally ten seconds. Maybe faster.
I will ask this one more time. Please don't leave negative comments or unsolicited advice on my blog. I'm not writing this for you. I'm writing this for me. And I don't need anyone to make me feel like I am a bad mother.
Dominick must not be too upset with how I handle his bed time. I go into his room every morning and am greeted with a smile. That's all I need.
Meg
And in case they try to delete their comment, here it is for everyone to read:
"Meg- If you don't want people to comment without knowing the whole story, then you should tell the whole story. No where in your post did you say that you tried to comfort Dom for "a few hours" as your said in this post.
As for you saying that Dom is "on his own" after you change his diaper and feed him, well, for that I have no words to respond.
I'm so glad you're not letting your child interfere with your full time job and your sleep patterns. Kudos to you."
To my poster:
I'm sorry that you have nothing else to do but read people's blogs and criticize them. Anonymously at that. Kudos to you.
And thank you for putting words into my mouth.
When I said that Dom is on his own, you have to know what I meant. I love my son very much. A ridiculous amount actually. I struggled with infertility and two miscarriages over a 14 month span and Dominick means everything to me. He is my miracle baby and I don't know what I'd do without him. But I can't stay up all night and hold him when I know that he is physically fine. At almost 4 months old, I can tell his different "cries". I know when he's hungry. I know when he's dirty. I know when he's so tired that he's just cranky and can't fall asleep. This is what he's been doing lately. Doing that cry where nothing really makes him feel better except being held for a long time. I'm not going to let him get in the habit of needing that every night. So when I'm positive that he's ok, I let him cry. I'm sorry that you think that I'm a bad mother for this, but that is what my husband and I chose to do (with the full support of our doctor) and that's that.
For another part of your comment, I can write whatever I want to write. I never asked you to read my blog and make inappropriate comments. This is a blog for me and family and friends. No family member or friend of mine would write such rude comments and do it anonymously. If you really cared about me or my son, you would give me your advice in a respectful manner and sign your comment. Instead, you criticize me and my parenting and hide behind the anonymous label.
Finally, did I ever say that I put my sleeping habits or my job before my son?? I never once said that. I said that I have a full time job that requires sleep. If Dominick were sick or in pain or needing me, I would always put him before me. Always. Right now, he just doesn't want to sleep. I'm not going to sit in his room and watch him fight sleeping when I know he is fine. My bedroom shares a wall with his bedroom and I can hear him all night. If his cry changes and I can tell he needs me, I could be in there in literally ten seconds. Maybe faster.
I will ask this one more time. Please don't leave negative comments or unsolicited advice on my blog. I'm not writing this for you. I'm writing this for me. And I don't need anyone to make me feel like I am a bad mother.
Dominick must not be too upset with how I handle his bed time. I go into his room every morning and am greeted with a smile. That's all I need.
Meg
No turning back
Well I did it...I registered for the 5K Race, the 10K Race and the Half Marathon. I paid the total of $65.00 for all three races. There is no turning back now. I would hate to register and not do it and waste that money. So this is it.
Lewis and Clark half marathon - Here I come!!
Lewis and Clark half marathon - Here I come!!
The little things
For those of you who know me, I'm a freak when it comes to organizing and lists, etc. I'm not such a freak about keeping our house neat, but I promise I'm working on it and have gotten a lot better since Dominick was born.
Most people get excited about new clothes, or a new TV, or a new car, or big fun things like that. Me?? Nope...I like the little things.
Anyway, being the nerd I am, I went out last night and bought a new planner for 2009-2010 (I use school year planners) and some new dry erase markers for our calendar at home. I am SO excited to have my new planner! I already went through it and entered everyone's birthdays, and trips we are going on soon, and my whole training schedule for the half marathon. And it's so neat and pretty. *Sigh*
I'm so glad I have the little things in life that keep me so happy!!
Most people get excited about new clothes, or a new TV, or a new car, or big fun things like that. Me?? Nope...I like the little things.
Anyway, being the nerd I am, I went out last night and bought a new planner for 2009-2010 (I use school year planners) and some new dry erase markers for our calendar at home. I am SO excited to have my new planner! I already went through it and entered everyone's birthdays, and trips we are going on soon, and my whole training schedule for the half marathon. And it's so neat and pretty. *Sigh*
I'm so glad I have the little things in life that keep me so happy!!
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