Meyer Narrative: January 2012

Sunday, January 22, 2012

January-Our story in pictures

After the "surfing" (cement stairs) incident we got out the boo boo bunny, he prefers to hold the bunny in his hand instead of applying it to the wounded area.

"Look at my scratched up nose, thankfully my bangs cover the forehead scrape."

"I was so focused on holding onto my hotwheels and puppy dog toy that I got some road rash on my hand and jammed my ring finger."

"I begged my parents to take me out to Nolan's birthday party. We had fun bowling!"

Mommy and CJ, I'm not sure why he looks like that. I think I look good in this pic! hehe

Ready for some football, just need to change the team.

Posing at the NBC 4 Health Expo, took a trip with Pat Wackerle. It was a good time, especially the burgers before the expo at Rogue States: Black and Orange in Dupont!

At the doctor office again, Pink Eye making its way through daycare. Since CJ had a sick day I let him wear his PJs all day. He loved showing off his choo choo train PJs to everyone.

The nurse gave him a Henry sticker so he wanted it on his belly.

I was forced to convert his bed. Wednesday night CJ woke up around 2am, we heard a thud and then as in poltergeist this little boy walked into our room. This was the first time he ever climbed, or attempted to climb out of his crib. I was shocked and worried, but he survived and just wanted his Mommy. He climbed into bed with us and suffered some sinus issues but went to sleep. Dad and Mom got NO SLEEP THAT NIGHT. Thursday morning we went to the doctor, I changed his room and that night he went to bed in the big boy bed, without rails. Epic fail, fell out of bed and needed another night of comforting, ZERO SLEEP AGAIN FOR MOM AND DAD. Friday we went out and got the bed rail, what a life saver! He is sleeping great in his big boy bed, and he is super excited about it!

Turtle Night Light, it makes me feel better that he has a little night light in case he gets scared, thanks Aunt Erin!

"Look at my muscles!"

Life is getting very busy-grad school is getting a little more intense, and so is my job with responsibilities and expectations. I have also joined a book club that Bernadette Wackerle invited me to and I'm hosting on the 9th! Colin is growing so fast and he is going to be 2 in two weeks. OMG!!!! Trying to keep it all together and enjoying motherhood, my marriage, staying healthy, finding time for friends, and "me" time. It is a challenge, I wonder about my sanity some times. Looking forward to posting more regularly. We miss you all, and anticipate our next visits, hang-time, playdates, skyping, chatting, phone calls. Lot's of love, Amanda, Colin, Eric, and Rufus!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Holidays and beyond

I know it has been a long time since I have posted. Those of you who are friends on facebook have been updated. I am going to work on filling in the gaps. Here goes...
Drove across the country to visit the Chases and the Meyers. Loaded the Vue with our luggage, presents, kid, and dog. Made great time out to Indy. Fun opening gifts on the 23rd, lunch at Lafayette Brew Co with Grandma Chase and Aunt Erin, stocked up on some craft brews from LBC and The People's Brew. Then we "flew" into LaGrange dropped off Rufus and headed to the Christmas Eve Party at Aunt Sharon's and Uncle Karl's. We had a great time catching up, hanging out, and watching Max and CJ. Christmas we opened gifts and relaxed with Gramma and Granpa Meyer and Aunt Anna. The debut of the game Telestrations and we did have fun playing. (Gramma Meyer did have some pain come over her, she is still waiting to find out what the test results say, her doctor isn't too concerned. Please keep her in your prayers.) During our stay in LaGrange we saw Tin Tin, went to the Strzyz condo in the city-Chicago, and visited the Little Red School House. It was a great time, I even managed to sneak in a visit with Angie and Steve! It was great to see them. Our stay came to an end and we headed back to Indianapolis to hang out with the Heid Clan at Grandma and Grandpa Chase's house. During our stay in Indianapolis we visited the Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum. We saw the trains at the Eiteljorg and explored the Winter Wonderland Jolly Days at the Children's Museum with a stop at Playscape. We had a great time hanging out in Indianapolis with Rebecca and Matt! Grandma and Grandpa agreed to watch CJ so Aunt Erin and Eric and I could go out for New Year's Eve. We then packed everything up again and headed out so we could beat the snow on the way back, the wind was no joke either. Hope everyone else had a great time with their loved ones! We love you all and miss you!