And after the past two weeks at work, I'm am SO glad the weekend is here!! Today shouldn't be TOO bad and I'm planning to scoot out a little early :) I started the day out with a Non-fat White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks...YUM!! Great way to start the day ;)
We had Open House last night for Dylan's school. He got GLOWING reviews and his teacher said he's just doing great. She said he has the BEST manners (who would have thought??) and is so polite. I guess he just acts bad for me, huh? Nice. Anyway, he was so cute! He showed us all around the school, music room, gym, cafeteria, etc. He was a proud little guy!
Tonight we have Homecoming. I'm a little less than thrilled to go for some reason. I think it's just the fact of dropping $20 on tickets and who knows how much on food while we are there. Dylan will probably be ready to go 5 min after it starts anyway! BUT, Sydni is WAY excited about it and we have this mum that we've made. I'm half-way considering asking my neighbor if she can just go with them. She's a coach's wife and it's just her and her daughter (she's Sydni's age). Would that make me a bad parent to ask?? *sigh*
We have a busy day planned for tomorrow. Soccer game at 10, then we have a b-day party in town at noon. The kids are thrilled because it's at Chuck E Cheese. Jeremy, notsomuch! LOL! Then we are going over to my grandmother's house. You see, my uncle (mom's brother) is scheduled to be at my grandmother's.
Gotta get to a meeting...more updates later!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Full tummy
Ahhhhhh! That's what I'm saying right now. We just got back from eating Mexican and can I just say it TOTALLY hit the spot!! I left work around 4:30, got the kids and then Sydni and I headed to Cheernastics. Afterwards we met Jeremy & Dylan there. I actually got in 30 min of reading while Sydni was doing her thing. And for those who are curious, I wish I could say I was reading something of worth and intellect...BUT I'm a sucker for trashy romance novels, so that's what I read ;p
I've got a HUGE project that I've got going on at work and my day was just beyond crazy today. The project is due by 8AM tomorrow morning....I haven't even started on my part yet. Luckily, another colleague did a lot of the work, but I've still got at least an hour or two to spend on it. It's gonna be a late night here....which means I need to get off the blog and focus on the eye-sore of an excel spreadsheet!
I've got a HUGE project that I've got going on at work and my day was just beyond crazy today. The project is due by 8AM tomorrow morning....I haven't even started on my part yet. Luckily, another colleague did a lot of the work, but I've still got at least an hour or two to spend on it. It's gonna be a late night here....which means I need to get off the blog and focus on the eye-sore of an excel spreadsheet!
I'm addicted...
to reading other people's blogs. I admit it. I could (and have) sit for HOURS reading blogs. I'll click on one person's and then another's from that persons blogs. I have this thing when I'm reading, I transform myself into that scenario or situation. So now I feel like I know all these people I've read about and experienced their life happenings with them. Strange, I know. I never claimed to be normal.
Anyway, I'm somewhat obsessed with photography as well. If you notice by the new list of "Blogs I like to Read", you'll figure that out ;)
If you read the blog from Monday, just to update you, Dylan seems to be acting as normal as a 5 yo can be. He was the angel child when I picked him up yesterday...funny how that works, huh?
This Friday is our school's homecoming. My mom came over last night and we made a mum for Sydni. It brought me back to my high school day's when my mom and I would spend hours (usually because we waited until the night before) making my mum's and those of my friends. It was a neat time :) Dylan had soccer practice, so it was just us girls and our hot glue gun!! Gotta love it!
Tonight is gymnastics, or as I'm calling it, Cheernastics. It's actually a Cheer class, but she's learning tumbling in it. I called Jeremy today and told him that we were either eating Mexican for dinner or I was eating it for lunch. My body is telling me today that if I don't feed it Mexican food, it will hurt someone. I think I'm going to listen to it.
Watched "The Biggest Loser" last night. It's the Families edition. LOVE that show!! Apparently, it isn't motivating me as well as it usually does since I'm wanting to eat Mexican today. *sigh*
I'm finally over the fact that my man, Favre and The Jets lost BIG time on Monday night :( I really want him to do well this season. Of course, my Cowboys are doing awesome and I'm super happy about that!!
I'm on a mission to figure out what to do for Sydni's birthday. It's October 28th. She, of course, has LOTS of ideas stemming from a sleep-over (NOT sounding fun to me!), Dazzling Diva's dress-up party, Jumpin Jacks Party-Shack (way too much $$), etc. I'm leaning towards a HSM (High School Musical for those of you that don't know :) ) party. I'd like to have the CD playing and maybe let them do karaoke? I don't know. We could do a Halloween party also. Hmmm....
I think I've done enough rambling for the moment....until later....
Anyway, I'm somewhat obsessed with photography as well. If you notice by the new list of "Blogs I like to Read", you'll figure that out ;)
If you read the blog from Monday, just to update you, Dylan seems to be acting as normal as a 5 yo can be. He was the angel child when I picked him up yesterday...funny how that works, huh?
This Friday is our school's homecoming. My mom came over last night and we made a mum for Sydni. It brought me back to my high school day's when my mom and I would spend hours (usually because we waited until the night before) making my mum's and those of my friends. It was a neat time :) Dylan had soccer practice, so it was just us girls and our hot glue gun!! Gotta love it!
Tonight is gymnastics, or as I'm calling it, Cheernastics. It's actually a Cheer class, but she's learning tumbling in it. I called Jeremy today and told him that we were either eating Mexican for dinner or I was eating it for lunch. My body is telling me today that if I don't feed it Mexican food, it will hurt someone. I think I'm going to listen to it.
Watched "The Biggest Loser" last night. It's the Families edition. LOVE that show!! Apparently, it isn't motivating me as well as it usually does since I'm wanting to eat Mexican today. *sigh*
I'm finally over the fact that my man, Favre and The Jets lost BIG time on Monday night :( I really want him to do well this season. Of course, my Cowboys are doing awesome and I'm super happy about that!!
I'm on a mission to figure out what to do for Sydni's birthday. It's October 28th. She, of course, has LOTS of ideas stemming from a sleep-over (NOT sounding fun to me!), Dazzling Diva's dress-up party, Jumpin Jacks Party-Shack (way too much $$), etc. I'm leaning towards a HSM (High School Musical for those of you that don't know :) ) party. I'd like to have the CD playing and maybe let them do karaoke? I don't know. We could do a Halloween party also. Hmmm....
I think I've done enough rambling for the moment....until later....
Monday, September 22, 2008
Parenting is SO hard :(
So today wasn't the best day, parenting-wise. The kids did great getting up this morning...especially considering that Monday's are always rough on all of us getting back into the swing of things. My day was super busy at work, I had 3 conference calls and it just flew by. I'm still knee-deep in dealing with Hurricane Ike related issues with our employees. I left work right at 5 and headed to daycare to pick the kids up from after-school care. The kids are downstairs in the "after-school" room, so they have to call for them when I get there. I waited probably 2 minutes for them to come up. I see Dylan first. Sydni comes meandering behind him pouting because he didn't wait on her....this happens every-day except you never know which one will not wait on the other *sigh*. That is LEAST of my problems as I will soon find out.
Dylan spots a plastic baseball bat and foam ball and immediately picks it up. The conversation goes like this:
Me: Dylan, please put the bat and ball down. You know we don't play with things like that inside.
Dylan: I will mom, just a minute.
At this point, he taps the ball with the bat.
Me: (more sternly) Dylan, put the bat and ball down NOW.
Dylan: doesn't verbally reply, but proceeds to hit the ball with the bat again. Granted it was NOT hard and it didn't hit anything, but that's beside the point.
Me: DYLAN! If you don't put the bat and ball back where you got it NOW, you will get a spanking!!
Dylan: Do you want me to hit you with this bat??
Me: EXCUSE ME?
At which point, I go over to him and wrestle the bat and ball away from him. I don't say anything to him because I'm just trying to get out of the place at this point.
Dylan: (after I put the bat and ball up and head to the door) I hate you. You are the meanest mommy ever.
Me: Tight-lipped, I say nothing except "Dylan, let's go NOW." In my mind, I'm wanting to beat him. BUT, I don't beat my children and really, what would that solve at this point anyway?!?
Dylan: He continues with his ranting that I'm the "meanest mommy ever" and I'm "so rude" and he "hates me".
Honestly, I wanted to curl up in a ball in the parking lot and cry :( I know this is just part of childhood and Dylan has always been much more challenging that Sydni is this aspect.
We get in the car and I proceed to tell him that he will not EVER talk to me like that again! EVER! I explain to him how hurtful it was and how sad it made me. I told him that when you get angry, there are other ways to express your anger than saying mean things that you do not mean. He's BAWLING at this point and I'm 95% sure that he's reacting this way because he's tired...NOT an excuse, but I know that's the reason. My little man is STILL struggling with no naps in Kindergarten and Monday's are rough on him as it is.
I told him that when we got home, he could have no TV time and that he had to sit in his room and think about his behavior.
We got home and he comes barreling in the door screaming and crying about how "mean his mommy is". Jeremy is already home and is like, "WHAT is going on here?!?!"
I proceed to give him the details. Jeremy goes in to talk to him and he comes out to apologize to me. I told him I Loved him and how BADLY he hurt my feelings when he said mean and ugly things to me.
I pray that the way I (we) handled it was the right way, but really, who knows the right way when it comes to parenting.
So, on top of a long day at work, I'm tired mentally and emotionally. Pray for me that I have the strength to handle this strong-willed child that God has blessed me with.
Until tomorrow....
Dylan spots a plastic baseball bat and foam ball and immediately picks it up. The conversation goes like this:
Me: Dylan, please put the bat and ball down. You know we don't play with things like that inside.
Dylan: I will mom, just a minute.
At this point, he taps the ball with the bat.
Me: (more sternly) Dylan, put the bat and ball down NOW.
Dylan: doesn't verbally reply, but proceeds to hit the ball with the bat again. Granted it was NOT hard and it didn't hit anything, but that's beside the point.
Me: DYLAN! If you don't put the bat and ball back where you got it NOW, you will get a spanking!!
Dylan: Do you want me to hit you with this bat??
Me: EXCUSE ME?
At which point, I go over to him and wrestle the bat and ball away from him. I don't say anything to him because I'm just trying to get out of the place at this point.
Dylan: (after I put the bat and ball up and head to the door) I hate you. You are the meanest mommy ever.
Me: Tight-lipped, I say nothing except "Dylan, let's go NOW." In my mind, I'm wanting to beat him. BUT, I don't beat my children and really, what would that solve at this point anyway?!?
Dylan: He continues with his ranting that I'm the "meanest mommy ever" and I'm "so rude" and he "hates me".
Honestly, I wanted to curl up in a ball in the parking lot and cry :( I know this is just part of childhood and Dylan has always been much more challenging that Sydni is this aspect.
We get in the car and I proceed to tell him that he will not EVER talk to me like that again! EVER! I explain to him how hurtful it was and how sad it made me. I told him that when you get angry, there are other ways to express your anger than saying mean things that you do not mean. He's BAWLING at this point and I'm 95% sure that he's reacting this way because he's tired...NOT an excuse, but I know that's the reason. My little man is STILL struggling with no naps in Kindergarten and Monday's are rough on him as it is.
I told him that when we got home, he could have no TV time and that he had to sit in his room and think about his behavior.
We got home and he comes barreling in the door screaming and crying about how "mean his mommy is". Jeremy is already home and is like, "WHAT is going on here?!?!"
I proceed to give him the details. Jeremy goes in to talk to him and he comes out to apologize to me. I told him I Loved him and how BADLY he hurt my feelings when he said mean and ugly things to me.
I pray that the way I (we) handled it was the right way, but really, who knows the right way when it comes to parenting.
So, on top of a long day at work, I'm tired mentally and emotionally. Pray for me that I have the strength to handle this strong-willed child that God has blessed me with.
Until tomorrow....
Good weekend!!
We had a good weekend in the Segroves' household!! Friday night, as soon as we got home, we loaded up and went to the Fair. The kids had a blast, we spent WAY too much money for such an event, and had some super YUMMY food! Fair food is the best, I tell ya!
Dylan had a soccer game on Saturday morning. He did SO SO awesome!! I'm super proud of him. He scored 5 goals and just hustled the entire game. This is FAR from where he was 6 months ago when he played in the spring. He pouted everytime he didn't get the ball and generally just followed the group instead of actually trying to get the ball. It's amazing how much he's matured in that time period! After soccer was over, Dylan went with the IL's for a little bit and Jeremy and I took Sydni in to town. She needed some new tennis shoes in a bad way...as in, she didn't have any period! So, we went to several places and I was being picky, of course!! Had lunch, finally found her some shoes, picked up a few chairs (oustide) from Gander Mountain and headed back home. I was so tired at this point!
Didn't do a whole lot on Saturday night. Jeremy and our neighbor had went and got some wood for the winter, so they were unloading that. We ordered pizza and just chilled. Jeremy and I watched some TV after the kiddos went to bed and then I watched Step Up 2 for the 2nd time on PPV. Love that movie!!!
Sunday, got up and cleaned house. I got about 6 loads of laundry done, so all that's needed is a load of towels and one set of Dylan's sheets. Got my floors done and bathrooms. Our other neighbors were coming over to grill burgers and watch the Cowboys game...how bout them Cowboys!!!!! I was all decked out in my Tony Romo jersey ;0 Jeremy cooked the burgers and we just had fries/chips with it. I had made some cookies earlier in the day, so that was dessert :p The kids had a good time playing while we watched the game. I was SO tired last night! Normally, I can/want to stay up later than Jeremy, but I don't really even remember going to sleep last night!
It's going to be a busy day for me at work today...I can already tell!!
Dylan had a soccer game on Saturday morning. He did SO SO awesome!! I'm super proud of him. He scored 5 goals and just hustled the entire game. This is FAR from where he was 6 months ago when he played in the spring. He pouted everytime he didn't get the ball and generally just followed the group instead of actually trying to get the ball. It's amazing how much he's matured in that time period! After soccer was over, Dylan went with the IL's for a little bit and Jeremy and I took Sydni in to town. She needed some new tennis shoes in a bad way...as in, she didn't have any period! So, we went to several places and I was being picky, of course!! Had lunch, finally found her some shoes, picked up a few chairs (oustide) from Gander Mountain and headed back home. I was so tired at this point!
Didn't do a whole lot on Saturday night. Jeremy and our neighbor had went and got some wood for the winter, so they were unloading that. We ordered pizza and just chilled. Jeremy and I watched some TV after the kiddos went to bed and then I watched Step Up 2 for the 2nd time on PPV. Love that movie!!!
Sunday, got up and cleaned house. I got about 6 loads of laundry done, so all that's needed is a load of towels and one set of Dylan's sheets. Got my floors done and bathrooms. Our other neighbors were coming over to grill burgers and watch the Cowboys game...how bout them Cowboys!!!!! I was all decked out in my Tony Romo jersey ;0 Jeremy cooked the burgers and we just had fries/chips with it. I had made some cookies earlier in the day, so that was dessert :p The kids had a good time playing while we watched the game. I was SO tired last night! Normally, I can/want to stay up later than Jeremy, but I don't really even remember going to sleep last night!
It's going to be a busy day for me at work today...I can already tell!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I'm tired
*sigh* It's been way too long since I've updated. I'm sorry!!! Let's see, where to start. We've had a busy past month or so. August was filled with birthday and our anniversary. Jeremy's b-day was 8/18, Dylan's b-day was 8/27. Our 9th anniversary was 8/21. My b-day was 9/1. LOTS going on in that 2 week time period. We had Dylan's b-day party over Labor Day weekend and it was GREAT! Dylan and Sydni both started school and are LOVING it so far!! I was really nervous about Dylan starting Kindergarten, but he's just doing awesome!! He's struggling somewhat with being tired. He was used to taking a 2 hr nap EVERY day at daycare and went to NO nap at all :( There have been several days that he's come home and by 6:30 pm, he is asleep for the night! Poor guy!
The extra-curricular activities are definitely an adjustment too! Dylan is playing fall soccer and has practice twice a week. Jeremy is the coach, so we HAVE to be there. He has his first game this Saturday. Sydni just started Cheer/Gymnastics last week and LOVES it so much! She's really a natural when it comes to the tumbling, etc. I'm excited that she's getting to do this.
Work has been BEYOND crazy! I've got several projects going on that are very sensitive in nature and are just stressful! Couple that in with Hurricane Ike...watch out!! Luckily, we didn't have any damage here where we live, but in my job, I support people in Houston and Beaumont. I can't even tell you how much work is going into getting the facilities and people back to work and their living situations, etc. It's just mind-boggling and I can't imagine being in their shoes right now.
I really promise to do better about updating. I think I get overwhelmed and think I have to type out a LOT and then I just don't because it's too much. So even if I just type a small paragraph, I'm going to do it!
Jenn, I hope you this makes you happy!!!!! ;)
The extra-curricular activities are definitely an adjustment too! Dylan is playing fall soccer and has practice twice a week. Jeremy is the coach, so we HAVE to be there. He has his first game this Saturday. Sydni just started Cheer/Gymnastics last week and LOVES it so much! She's really a natural when it comes to the tumbling, etc. I'm excited that she's getting to do this.
Work has been BEYOND crazy! I've got several projects going on that are very sensitive in nature and are just stressful! Couple that in with Hurricane Ike...watch out!! Luckily, we didn't have any damage here where we live, but in my job, I support people in Houston and Beaumont. I can't even tell you how much work is going into getting the facilities and people back to work and their living situations, etc. It's just mind-boggling and I can't imagine being in their shoes right now.
I really promise to do better about updating. I think I get overwhelmed and think I have to type out a LOT and then I just don't because it's too much. So even if I just type a small paragraph, I'm going to do it!
Jenn, I hope you this makes you happy!!!!! ;)
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