dylan's first karaoke night
sleeping on the job--my little gangsta
high flier at jen's birthday party
why play with just your hands when you can use your feet as well?
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
all dressed up for "pass the parcel"
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The earth moved...
We had an earthquake last night! About 1 am Martin and I woke up to some serious shaking. I found out on the news this morning that it was a 5.3 on the Richter scale and the epicenter of the quake was Market Rasen, which is a small town about 30 miles south of Barton. The quake lasted about 10 or 12 seconds, but it felt like longer. It is the first earthquake I've ever been in that I was awake for. There were a few small ones when I was living in Utah, but I always slept through them. Anyway, there was no damage to our house. Amazing, when you consider that our house is about 180 years old.
No news really. Life just continues plodding on. Martin still hasn't heard anything about the job he applied for. Not a big surprise, to be perfectly honest. We're waiting patiently, and I think he's planning on calling them tomorrow.
I got a fantastic book at the British Red Cross shop on Saturday. It's called "Home Comforts--The Art and Science of Keeping House," by Cheryl Mendelson. Oddly enough, it's about keeping house. I'm learning so much! Not that my mom was a lousy housekeeper and didn't teach me anything--quite the opposite. It's just that I never cleaned the whole house on a regular basis by myself. Velecia, Angie, and I all did chores. So I know how to clean a house properly--I just didn't know how to organize myself to get it all done by myself. I also didn't know how often things need to get done. This book gives you lists of things that need to be done daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
This book is really making a difference to me. Ms. Mendelson says that the reason most people don't enjoy cleaning their houses is that they feel like the job is never done. She says that the key is to do specific jobs on specific days so that you actually finish the housework every day. So I sat down and wrote out a schedule of when things need to be done. I've only been doing it since Monday, but already the house is cleaner and I don't feel like I'm working that much harder than I was before. My clothes laundry is caught up, the entire house has been dusted and vacuumed, and my bathrooms are sparkling. Tomorrow I will clean the kitchen from top to bottom, and then on Friday I will be laundering my linens. I've left Saturday for odd jobs (it'll probably be my gardening day in a few months' time) and I've already got a head start on the kitchen for tomorrow. I highly recommend this book to all full time stay at home moms. After all, our job is to keep house so we might as well be trained in it!
I went to an enrichment mini class in Grimsby today. It was on interior design, and it was a lot of fun. I brought Charlotte with me, and she had a good time, too. The babies weren't that good, but it was fun anyway. I left the house at 9:15 this morning, and didn't get home until nearly 5. Everyone was really nice to Charlotte and Beth, and I think the church ladies made a good impression. I know it was nice for me to have some company on the drive in and back. That's over an hour when I had a grown up to talk to!
Anyway, I'm exhausted so I'm going to get an early night. Pictures on the next post!
We had an earthquake last night! About 1 am Martin and I woke up to some serious shaking. I found out on the news this morning that it was a 5.3 on the Richter scale and the epicenter of the quake was Market Rasen, which is a small town about 30 miles south of Barton. The quake lasted about 10 or 12 seconds, but it felt like longer. It is the first earthquake I've ever been in that I was awake for. There were a few small ones when I was living in Utah, but I always slept through them. Anyway, there was no damage to our house. Amazing, when you consider that our house is about 180 years old.
No news really. Life just continues plodding on. Martin still hasn't heard anything about the job he applied for. Not a big surprise, to be perfectly honest. We're waiting patiently, and I think he's planning on calling them tomorrow.
I got a fantastic book at the British Red Cross shop on Saturday. It's called "Home Comforts--The Art and Science of Keeping House," by Cheryl Mendelson. Oddly enough, it's about keeping house. I'm learning so much! Not that my mom was a lousy housekeeper and didn't teach me anything--quite the opposite. It's just that I never cleaned the whole house on a regular basis by myself. Velecia, Angie, and I all did chores. So I know how to clean a house properly--I just didn't know how to organize myself to get it all done by myself. I also didn't know how often things need to get done. This book gives you lists of things that need to be done daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
This book is really making a difference to me. Ms. Mendelson says that the reason most people don't enjoy cleaning their houses is that they feel like the job is never done. She says that the key is to do specific jobs on specific days so that you actually finish the housework every day. So I sat down and wrote out a schedule of when things need to be done. I've only been doing it since Monday, but already the house is cleaner and I don't feel like I'm working that much harder than I was before. My clothes laundry is caught up, the entire house has been dusted and vacuumed, and my bathrooms are sparkling. Tomorrow I will clean the kitchen from top to bottom, and then on Friday I will be laundering my linens. I've left Saturday for odd jobs (it'll probably be my gardening day in a few months' time) and I've already got a head start on the kitchen for tomorrow. I highly recommend this book to all full time stay at home moms. After all, our job is to keep house so we might as well be trained in it!
I went to an enrichment mini class in Grimsby today. It was on interior design, and it was a lot of fun. I brought Charlotte with me, and she had a good time, too. The babies weren't that good, but it was fun anyway. I left the house at 9:15 this morning, and didn't get home until nearly 5. Everyone was really nice to Charlotte and Beth, and I think the church ladies made a good impression. I know it was nice for me to have some company on the drive in and back. That's over an hour when I had a grown up to talk to!
Anyway, I'm exhausted so I'm going to get an early night. Pictures on the next post!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Dylan (and family)update...
Today Dylan rolled from his back to his tummy for the first time. He's been doing tummy to back for ages, but this is a first. He is getting so big--and INCREDIBLY strong! He weighed 18 lbs 7 oz as of Wednesday. Marley, the baby next door, weighs 21 lbs. They both weighed about the same at birth, and now Dylan is long and skinny and Marley is pretty much round. Of course, Marley is bottle fed and Dylan is still breast fed. In fact, he has made it to 6 months without ever having formula. I am so proud of that!
We went to the Mundays' house last night--haven't been over in ages. We give Dylan his bath there and put him to bed in their travel cot upstairs. It's always been a nice way of still being able to go and be social, but last night I really missed my cuddles and quiet time with Dylan. The longer he's around, the more I love spending time with him. It really helps that he's getting cuter all the time. He's really becoming such a smiley, happy baby.
Martin went for his job interview at Grimsby College yesterday. Can't remember if I've mentioned it or not--he applied for the position of Restaurant Manager and NVQ assessor at the training restaurant there. I hope he gets it--the hours are a bit longer and he'll have to drive to work every day, but it'll be so good for him. Plus he'll be making about twice as much money as he currently does and he'll get sick pay (which he currently does not).
I'm doing really well. I've been doing Pilates about 5 days a week, and I'm starting to see the benefits. From the waist up you can't even tell I've had a baby. From the waist down, well, that's another story. But I'm working on it, and that's the most important part, right?
Got to go play with my baby now. Sorry it's such a quick update--I'll try to get some pictures up later.!
Today Dylan rolled from his back to his tummy for the first time. He's been doing tummy to back for ages, but this is a first. He is getting so big--and INCREDIBLY strong! He weighed 18 lbs 7 oz as of Wednesday. Marley, the baby next door, weighs 21 lbs. They both weighed about the same at birth, and now Dylan is long and skinny and Marley is pretty much round. Of course, Marley is bottle fed and Dylan is still breast fed. In fact, he has made it to 6 months without ever having formula. I am so proud of that!
We went to the Mundays' house last night--haven't been over in ages. We give Dylan his bath there and put him to bed in their travel cot upstairs. It's always been a nice way of still being able to go and be social, but last night I really missed my cuddles and quiet time with Dylan. The longer he's around, the more I love spending time with him. It really helps that he's getting cuter all the time. He's really becoming such a smiley, happy baby.
Martin went for his job interview at Grimsby College yesterday. Can't remember if I've mentioned it or not--he applied for the position of Restaurant Manager and NVQ assessor at the training restaurant there. I hope he gets it--the hours are a bit longer and he'll have to drive to work every day, but it'll be so good for him. Plus he'll be making about twice as much money as he currently does and he'll get sick pay (which he currently does not).
I'm doing really well. I've been doing Pilates about 5 days a week, and I'm starting to see the benefits. From the waist up you can't even tell I've had a baby. From the waist down, well, that's another story. But I'm working on it, and that's the most important part, right?
Got to go play with my baby now. Sorry it's such a quick update--I'll try to get some pictures up later.!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Dylan and I met Charlotte, Beth, and Dave at Baysgarth park on Saturday. The weather was so glorious that we just HAD to get out. Martin was at work, but we went and had lunch at the Place and saw him. We had fun, and had Charlotte and Dave over for dinner last night--that was fun, too. They are a great couple. They are the first practicing Catholics that I've ever met. Charlie is from Hull. Dave is Welsh. And Dylan and Beth play really well together.Unfortunately, the weather didn't stay glorious for very long. The fog has rolled in now, and we can hear the fog horn going out on the North Sea all night long. Plus, it's been really cold! And I'm not just saying that because I've been in England too long and have gone soft. It was -6 celcius two nights ago. Our water pipes froze. I know they do it all the time back home, but it's never happened to me over here and I wasn't expecting it. I left a tap running last night, and so our pipes didn't freeze again.
Martin has his job interview at Grimsby College on Friday, and he's looking forward to that. I'm giving a massage tonight, taking Dylan swimming on Wednesday, and then we have a birthday party on Thursday. It's Martin's mate Nathan's 30th, and we're going to some big play area near Leeds. They do dry skiing, and apparently have a great area for kids to play in. Family friendly, you know? Then we have Choir on Thursday night. On Saturday we're going over to the neighbors' house to hang out. This week is so busy!
Monday, February 11, 2008
News...
I have my UK Visa! And the best part of it is, it is only good until 2010. We will be moving home when it is expired, so now I have something to look forward to!
In other news, Martin has an interview to be the restaurant manager at the Grimsby Institute's training restaurant. If he gets the job it would be really good money, all the school holidays off, and 5 days and 4 nights a week. I don't really mind what he ends up doing--I know he would be really good at that job and it would make him happy. Besides, nights alone with Dylan don't terrify me any more. He is such a good baby now, and spending time with him is really a joy!
Our entrance hallway has been plastered now, and it looks marvy. Just a few days to dry, and then we will get it painted. We're also going to change the color of our front room. It's going to be "Willow Tree" green in both. Our house is really starting to look good. It's nowhere near done, but it gets a little better all the time.
Saturday was such a gorgeous day that I decided to work out in the garden with Dylan. I pulled weeds in the borders and dug them up to get them ready for spring planting. Then I decided to start digging out the concrete so we can plant grass back there. We got another unpleasant surprise--the concrete was laid over a little bit of rubble and topsoil, but there is brick all under the topsoil. I am going to have to do some MAJOR work out there to get it ready to plant grass. But I want Dylan to have a lawn to play on.
Speaking of Dylan, I need to feed him. I'll try to get some pictures posted later on this week. He's getting so big now (though he's only gained 5 ounces in the last three weeks) and cuter every day!
I have my UK Visa! And the best part of it is, it is only good until 2010. We will be moving home when it is expired, so now I have something to look forward to!
In other news, Martin has an interview to be the restaurant manager at the Grimsby Institute's training restaurant. If he gets the job it would be really good money, all the school holidays off, and 5 days and 4 nights a week. I don't really mind what he ends up doing--I know he would be really good at that job and it would make him happy. Besides, nights alone with Dylan don't terrify me any more. He is such a good baby now, and spending time with him is really a joy!
Our entrance hallway has been plastered now, and it looks marvy. Just a few days to dry, and then we will get it painted. We're also going to change the color of our front room. It's going to be "Willow Tree" green in both. Our house is really starting to look good. It's nowhere near done, but it gets a little better all the time.
Saturday was such a gorgeous day that I decided to work out in the garden with Dylan. I pulled weeds in the borders and dug them up to get them ready for spring planting. Then I decided to start digging out the concrete so we can plant grass back there. We got another unpleasant surprise--the concrete was laid over a little bit of rubble and topsoil, but there is brick all under the topsoil. I am going to have to do some MAJOR work out there to get it ready to plant grass. But I want Dylan to have a lawn to play on.
Speaking of Dylan, I need to feed him. I'll try to get some pictures posted later on this week. He's getting so big now (though he's only gained 5 ounces in the last three weeks) and cuter every day!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Pictures, as promised...
Dylan's second train journey--the ride home tonight
"I Love Milk"
My little ladies' man
Reaching for the camera
Hugs, cuddles, and smiles by the bridge
I'm going to bed now--it's been a long day (but a good one) with my little man. One bit of news, though. Today Dylan started saying "Bah" for the first time. He's never made any "plosive" sounds before, and it's SO adorable!
Dylan's second train journey--the ride home tonight
"I Love Milk"
My little ladies' man
Reaching for the camera
Hugs, cuddles, and smiles by the bridgeI'm going to bed now--it's been a long day (but a good one) with my little man. One bit of news, though. Today Dylan started saying "Bah" for the first time. He's never made any "plosive" sounds before, and it's SO adorable!
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Getting plastered...
No, not me or Martin. Our entrance hallway is going to be plastered next weekend. Martin's cousin James and his dad Barry are coming to do it. Once the plastering is done, Martin will lay the slate tile and switch the door around. Then my bookshelf will be built and things can start to get a lot more tidy in here!
Dylan and I have been going swimming a lot lately, and he is really loving it. We have started going every Friday with Joanne (neighbor) and Marley. Baby Marley is cute, but Dylan is SOOOO much cuter. I'm not just saying that because I'm biased, either. He really is adorable.
Christine has been making an effort to play with Dylan more. I invited her for dinner last night, and she helped with Dylan's bedtime routine. She even spent most of his bath alone with him, and they had a good time. She told Martin off for letting Dylan's ears go under the water, and he pretty much told her where she could put her unsolicited advise. That was my favorite part of the whole night. Anyway, Dylan is getting to know her a little better.
The weather has been so weird here lately. The snowdrops are blooming (they're the first bulbs of spring), but it's been so cold. We had some snow yesterday, and it froze last night. Plus we've had gale force winds blowing down from the arctic. Brrrr.
Martin is still at the Place. Things are on hold with job stuff at the minute. His hours have been cut since they're no longer open on Friday and Saturday nights, which is great for me and Dylan but bad for our bank account. Martin may work just a few days a week for Birse to supplement our income, or he might look for a part time job tending bar--we haven't decided yet. But we're managing. Me taking control of the finances was the best financial decision we've made in a long time!
Anyway, Dylan and I are going to walk up to the Place to pick Martin up from work. I'm planning on posting pictures either tomorrow or Monday!
No, not me or Martin. Our entrance hallway is going to be plastered next weekend. Martin's cousin James and his dad Barry are coming to do it. Once the plastering is done, Martin will lay the slate tile and switch the door around. Then my bookshelf will be built and things can start to get a lot more tidy in here!
Dylan and I have been going swimming a lot lately, and he is really loving it. We have started going every Friday with Joanne (neighbor) and Marley. Baby Marley is cute, but Dylan is SOOOO much cuter. I'm not just saying that because I'm biased, either. He really is adorable.
Christine has been making an effort to play with Dylan more. I invited her for dinner last night, and she helped with Dylan's bedtime routine. She even spent most of his bath alone with him, and they had a good time. She told Martin off for letting Dylan's ears go under the water, and he pretty much told her where she could put her unsolicited advise. That was my favorite part of the whole night. Anyway, Dylan is getting to know her a little better.
The weather has been so weird here lately. The snowdrops are blooming (they're the first bulbs of spring), but it's been so cold. We had some snow yesterday, and it froze last night. Plus we've had gale force winds blowing down from the arctic. Brrrr.
Martin is still at the Place. Things are on hold with job stuff at the minute. His hours have been cut since they're no longer open on Friday and Saturday nights, which is great for me and Dylan but bad for our bank account. Martin may work just a few days a week for Birse to supplement our income, or he might look for a part time job tending bar--we haven't decided yet. But we're managing. Me taking control of the finances was the best financial decision we've made in a long time!
Anyway, Dylan and I are going to walk up to the Place to pick Martin up from work. I'm planning on posting pictures either tomorrow or Monday!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
A busy week...
I had a good birthday, though 29 is not my favorite age. Time keeps creeping up on me, and I don't like getting older. Martin and I went on a date, just dinner and a movie, but it was nice to get out of the house together without Dylan. Christine (mother in law) came to babysit, and Dylan cried the whole time. I'd like to take this opportunity to assure people that it's not because he's spoiled. He just doesn't really know Christine. How can this be, you ask, when we spend three to four hours at her house every single Sunday? Well, I'll tell you.
My mother in law does not play with her grandson. She was all excited for him to be born, and then once he showed up she ceased caring. She never comes over here--the only time she sees Dylan is when we bring him over to her house. And even then, she doesn't really hold him or play with him. Sometimes she does try to play with him, but he likes songs and jumping around, and she pretty much just shakes his toys at him. He doesn't know who she is.
This has been a major source of frustration to me, because I know if we only lived 10 miles from my mom, she'd see him all the time and love him to pieces. And not only does Christine not really bother with her grandson, she gives ME unsolicited advice about how I should be raising him. I know my baby--I spend every waking moment with him. I very rarely go anywhere without him, and I don't need her telling me when and how much I should feed him or how I don't put him down for naps often enough.
Since she's being like this, I've decided that I no longer want to go over there every week. We are going every other week, and we aren't staying very long. If his grandparents want to see him, they can come over here once in a while!
Anyway, got that off my chest now!
Dylan and I went swimming on Wednesday AND Friday--with Martin on Wednesday and with Joanne and Marley yesterday. On Thursday we went to the church for an Enrichment day mini class in family history. Then we went grocery shopping and to choir. And today we went to Hull to the "Big Fun" for a birthday party. It's a giant indoor playground for kids. Dylan is a little young for some place like that, but he enjoyed all the people and noise.
There have been changes at the Place again. They are no longer going to open on Friday and Saturday nights. It'll be nice to have him home on weekends, but it'll really cut his hours a lot. He's still planning on leaving, but hasn't decided which job he wants to take yet. He's applied for a couple and has had a few offers. Had a bit of a scare on Tuesday. The landlord at the Place served them with a notice of eviction as the owners hadn't paid the rent. Its due quarterly and they were a month late paying it. Martin took Wednesday off and wasn't sure if he'd have a job to go to on Thursday, but all is well.
So that's the update. got to dash now.
I had a good birthday, though 29 is not my favorite age. Time keeps creeping up on me, and I don't like getting older. Martin and I went on a date, just dinner and a movie, but it was nice to get out of the house together without Dylan. Christine (mother in law) came to babysit, and Dylan cried the whole time. I'd like to take this opportunity to assure people that it's not because he's spoiled. He just doesn't really know Christine. How can this be, you ask, when we spend three to four hours at her house every single Sunday? Well, I'll tell you.
My mother in law does not play with her grandson. She was all excited for him to be born, and then once he showed up she ceased caring. She never comes over here--the only time she sees Dylan is when we bring him over to her house. And even then, she doesn't really hold him or play with him. Sometimes she does try to play with him, but he likes songs and jumping around, and she pretty much just shakes his toys at him. He doesn't know who she is.
This has been a major source of frustration to me, because I know if we only lived 10 miles from my mom, she'd see him all the time and love him to pieces. And not only does Christine not really bother with her grandson, she gives ME unsolicited advice about how I should be raising him. I know my baby--I spend every waking moment with him. I very rarely go anywhere without him, and I don't need her telling me when and how much I should feed him or how I don't put him down for naps often enough.
Since she's being like this, I've decided that I no longer want to go over there every week. We are going every other week, and we aren't staying very long. If his grandparents want to see him, they can come over here once in a while!
Anyway, got that off my chest now!
Dylan and I went swimming on Wednesday AND Friday--with Martin on Wednesday and with Joanne and Marley yesterday. On Thursday we went to the church for an Enrichment day mini class in family history. Then we went grocery shopping and to choir. And today we went to Hull to the "Big Fun" for a birthday party. It's a giant indoor playground for kids. Dylan is a little young for some place like that, but he enjoyed all the people and noise.
There have been changes at the Place again. They are no longer going to open on Friday and Saturday nights. It'll be nice to have him home on weekends, but it'll really cut his hours a lot. He's still planning on leaving, but hasn't decided which job he wants to take yet. He's applied for a couple and has had a few offers. Had a bit of a scare on Tuesday. The landlord at the Place served them with a notice of eviction as the owners hadn't paid the rent. Its due quarterly and they were a month late paying it. Martin took Wednesday off and wasn't sure if he'd have a job to go to on Thursday, but all is well.
So that's the update. got to dash now.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Update...
Dylan weighs 17 lbs 5 oz! I also had him measured when they weighed him, and he is 70cm long (that's just short of 28 inches)! He is in the 75th percentile for weight, but the 99th for height. I knew he was long and skinny, but now it is confirmed--he's built like his daddy!
A miracle occurred today--Dylan let me put him down for a nap at the house. I got my bathroom cleaned. It was the best, and I really hope he continues to sleep in the house. I never thought I'd be so excited to scrub my toilet.
Enough of that. I am going to post some pictures of the adorable little man. Enjoy!
Dylan weighs 17 lbs 5 oz! I also had him measured when they weighed him, and he is 70cm long (that's just short of 28 inches)! He is in the 75th percentile for weight, but the 99th for height. I knew he was long and skinny, but now it is confirmed--he's built like his daddy!
A miracle occurred today--Dylan let me put him down for a nap at the house. I got my bathroom cleaned. It was the best, and I really hope he continues to sleep in the house. I never thought I'd be so excited to scrub my toilet.
Enough of that. I am going to post some pictures of the adorable little man. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Don't worry!
There seems to be some concern about Martin looking for a new job. Just wanted to tell everyone not to worry--he has had an offer, and may actually stay on at the Place and really take charge there. He and Karen (the chef) might lease the business from the current owners. At any rate, he won't be out of a job at all.
Dylan and I had a GREAT weekend. Sometimes it's really hard because Martin is at work all day on Friday and most of the day on Saturday. Entertaining Dylan by myself is a job and a half. But he was good, and he's gone to sleep really well for the past week. We didn't do anything particularly special, but we had a good time doing it. He really is a joy!
I finally got a web cam with a mic and a headset, so I am signed up to Skype and am looking forward to video chats with friends and family. Our Skype identity is gilbertsfridge, just like the blog. Can't wait! In fact, I have to go now so I can finish setting it up!
There seems to be some concern about Martin looking for a new job. Just wanted to tell everyone not to worry--he has had an offer, and may actually stay on at the Place and really take charge there. He and Karen (the chef) might lease the business from the current owners. At any rate, he won't be out of a job at all.
Dylan and I had a GREAT weekend. Sometimes it's really hard because Martin is at work all day on Friday and most of the day on Saturday. Entertaining Dylan by myself is a job and a half. But he was good, and he's gone to sleep really well for the past week. We didn't do anything particularly special, but we had a good time doing it. He really is a joy!
I finally got a web cam with a mic and a headset, so I am signed up to Skype and am looking forward to video chats with friends and family. Our Skype identity is gilbertsfridge, just like the blog. Can't wait! In fact, I have to go now so I can finish setting it up!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Quick update...
Well, after a week of sickness in our house Dylan and Martin are finally feeling better. I never got sick, but wanted to take a break after caring for 2 big babies for a week!
Martin got this weird stomach bug that has hit Britain really hard. He spent about 4 days straight in the loo and he lost about 10 lbs. He is doing much better now though, which is a relief. Dylan just had a cold, but he had his third round of vaccinations and has been teething, so he was difficult to say the least. And after 3 weeks or so of sleeping around 11 hours a night, he is back to waking up for a middle of the night feed.
I've been keeping myself busy with Dylan and the housework. Being a house wife is HARD! I got a fabulous book for Christmas called "Green Clean," which has all natural and organic cleaning tips and cleanser recipes. So far I've only done their laundry tips, but they are so good. I have started putting baking soda in with my detergent when I'm washing whites, and my clothes are so bright! I will never use bleach again! Also, it recommends using vinegar instead of fabric softener. The smell fades as the clothes dry, and it really works. Not only is it less chemicals, but it is MUCH cheaper. Next up, home made air freshener and dryer sheets.
There's turmoil and upset at The Place. Nadine, Martin's boss, said she wasn't going to sell the lease on it, but she's changed her mind. Martin has started looking for new jobs, just in case. Depending on how his job hunt goes, we may be moving home sooner than we thought. But don't get your hopes up, mom. We still have to wait until our penalty period on our mortgage is up and everything is very much up in the air at the minute.
Martin and I finally got my paperwork sent off for my visa renewal, which is good. Once my visa is through I can leave England and they will let me back in. And our finances are looking pretty good, so we may be able to plan a trip to the States soon (ish). I am so homesick and lonely!
We've changed to morning church again, which is actually really good for us now. Dylan is such a morning person, so church is much more enjoyable now since we aren't having to constantly be walking and feeding him. He just sits and plays with his toys, and he even does it quietly. He doesn't talk or laugh much--he's very self contained. I think he's going to be a quiet, shy, and deeply stubborn little man!
Anyway, enough typing. I'm going to get a few pictures of the little man posted while he is still in a good mood!
Well, after a week of sickness in our house Dylan and Martin are finally feeling better. I never got sick, but wanted to take a break after caring for 2 big babies for a week!
Martin got this weird stomach bug that has hit Britain really hard. He spent about 4 days straight in the loo and he lost about 10 lbs. He is doing much better now though, which is a relief. Dylan just had a cold, but he had his third round of vaccinations and has been teething, so he was difficult to say the least. And after 3 weeks or so of sleeping around 11 hours a night, he is back to waking up for a middle of the night feed.
I've been keeping myself busy with Dylan and the housework. Being a house wife is HARD! I got a fabulous book for Christmas called "Green Clean," which has all natural and organic cleaning tips and cleanser recipes. So far I've only done their laundry tips, but they are so good. I have started putting baking soda in with my detergent when I'm washing whites, and my clothes are so bright! I will never use bleach again! Also, it recommends using vinegar instead of fabric softener. The smell fades as the clothes dry, and it really works. Not only is it less chemicals, but it is MUCH cheaper. Next up, home made air freshener and dryer sheets.
There's turmoil and upset at The Place. Nadine, Martin's boss, said she wasn't going to sell the lease on it, but she's changed her mind. Martin has started looking for new jobs, just in case. Depending on how his job hunt goes, we may be moving home sooner than we thought. But don't get your hopes up, mom. We still have to wait until our penalty period on our mortgage is up and everything is very much up in the air at the minute.
Martin and I finally got my paperwork sent off for my visa renewal, which is good. Once my visa is through I can leave England and they will let me back in. And our finances are looking pretty good, so we may be able to plan a trip to the States soon (ish). I am so homesick and lonely!
We've changed to morning church again, which is actually really good for us now. Dylan is such a morning person, so church is much more enjoyable now since we aren't having to constantly be walking and feeding him. He just sits and plays with his toys, and he even does it quietly. He doesn't talk or laugh much--he's very self contained. I think he's going to be a quiet, shy, and deeply stubborn little man!
Anyway, enough typing. I'm going to get a few pictures of the little man posted while he is still in a good mood!
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