It has been too long. Every time I sit down to blog, I'm overwhelmed by all of the wonderful things going on in life right now, and don't know where to start. So I'm sure I'll leave things out... but here goes!
Ullrich is 4 1/2 and just started back at pre-school. He is such a big kid now. He speaks to us with all of the logic he can muster, and often begins his case to me for whatever he's looking to have / do / etc. with a "Well. Mom. You know.... " So very serious. On the other hand, this kid is so silly and fun loving he brings us such humor and joy. I've never seen anyone bounce so much in the process of getting a statement out. Ullrich continues to show us a natural talent for all things verbal. He is now officially reading. He sounds out most words - words that are harder than one would think, and with out context. I am amazed at this. I get to go to preschool with him on Fridays this year, and can't wait to watch him in his school environment and be more a part of that.
Miss Cadel is 2 1/2 and is just fiery! She simply wants what she wants. We go head to head on a regular basis. She is exercising our patience and our grace, for sure. She is smart as a little whip as well. Cadel is able to play games of abstract logic such as "I spy" or "I'm thinking of". She also already has a sense of sarcasm, and can intentionally make cracks that make us laugh. Her favorite things are anything her brother is doing, animals, and Sleeping "Duty".
Both the kids were excited to start up in their next session of swimming lessons this month. Ullrich is swimming independently, and is very close to getting to the next level of progression. To our surprise, Cadel leveled up 2 levels and is also in a 'big kid' class this time. She is so excited and PROUD. I'm excited for both of them as they both really really love doing this. And it is something for just them as anticipation builds for the new baby.
We are ALL very excited to think about having a new baby in just about a month. Mommy and Daddy have a handful of odds and ends to complete to be totally ready for her arrival, but the big things are all in place. Ullrich and Cadel talk about her (and to her!) daily, and are really excited for their roles as the big brother and sister. Ullrich is especially excited that mom is taking "100 days" off of work. Cadel is excited to have someone smaller than her around... someone with less privileges than she has!
This pregnancy continues to go well. I've finally broken the 20 pound mark, which makes me a little sad, but I know that the weight coming on now is just what the baby needs, and somewhat beyond my control. I did what I could in the earlier parts of the pregnancy, I guess. This child is so very very active. She is by FAR my most active child in utero. We've been a little concerned with her position as she seems to flop from breech to transverse to head down so freely still. She has spent a lot of time in a transverse position, causing me some side aches. But it is so great to feel her and what is so neat is when you press on her from the outside how responsive she is. This is an experience that is completely new when compared to my other pregnancies. So we are already so intrigued to meet this new person and see what she's all about!
Some good kidisms of late:
Ullrich (to Nanny Kristen): I can't go to China. I don't speak Spanish.
Ullrich (regarding what he wants to do when he grows up): I want to work at LifeTouch (daddy's current client) so I can bring my own lunch.
Cadel (to Mommy, responding in kind): YOU are too smart for YOUR own good.
Ullrich (about what sport he wants to play this fall): I already know how to play soccer. I already know how to play baseball. I already know how to play tennis. I don't need to play any of those.
I'm sure there is much I'm forgetting... but wanted to get an updated post out here!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
That's Spic a Boo!
Have I mentioned I love my kids? I can hardly stand how much amusement they provide me on a daily basis.
Even the bad is pretty darn adorable. Like my over-tired Cadel this afternoon... I had stopped home to pick up my phone (forgotten at home this morning), and on the way had stopped at Target for a few necessities. Well, somehow a couple of new Kumon workbooks ended up in my cart, including a first tracing book for Cadel to start to learn to write with a pencil. She was a little iffy in terms of her mood, so I probably shouldn't have tried to encourage her to try it, but I did. When I tried to show her how to use the pencil she yanked her arm away. I said "Mommy just wants to teach you how to hold it." She promptly answered gruffly "I'll teach myself!". Oh boy.
Ullrich continues to amaze with his non-stop hearing and retaining EVERYTHING. Last night he explained in detail to me Nanny Kristen's gall bladder surgery experience (which in the end culminated in a reason for the very large water bottle she carries around). She said he pretty much told me the entire story ver batim. And it is not as if they sit around talking gall bladders all day, people.
Perhaps the most adorable thing from him lately is the way he describes the most recent animated film "Despicable Me". First of all, they BOTH loved it. When you ask him what they saw, he tentatively says "Spic a Boo Me". Super adorable.
In funny Cadel statements lately, she has told me that she can't dry her hands because her rear is too big. Yes, that's right. It stems from me once telling her that I couldn't use her little potty seat because my rear was too big.
It is really cool having Nanny Kristen back this summer. One unexpected benefit -- the kids are getting exposed to more music. Lately, they have sung to me both "Ice Ice Baby" and "Yellow Submarine". They just shook their groove things at Music in the Park yesterday. I love it.
We have continued to enjoy the summer, and some of our favorite things have been going to Chutes and Ladders - the amazing park down the street, swimming at the Lifetime Fitness Pool, riding bikes - Ullrich got a new bike which is SUPER big boy - he is even using a hand brake!, and working in our garden. Our garden has yielded us green beans enough for 2 meals, and several peppers. Yesterday we picked 3 ripe cherry tomatoes - Ullrich and I LOVED them. Can't wait for more!
Cadel is 100% completely potty trained. It is super great - she can wear underwear out and about, and always tells us when she has to go potty. The only time she can't be relied upon is at night time or naps. And often she will wake up dry.
Babygirl #3 is SUPER active in Mom's belly. I can't believe we are going to meet her in just 15 weeks! I'm certainly not wishing the summer and fall away... these are our favorite times of year... but still, it is really fun to think about seeing our little girl for the first time, too! Ullrich and Cadel could not be more excited. They talk to my belly a lot. Ullrich tells her good night every night before bed. Soooo sweet.
Even the bad is pretty darn adorable. Like my over-tired Cadel this afternoon... I had stopped home to pick up my phone (forgotten at home this morning), and on the way had stopped at Target for a few necessities. Well, somehow a couple of new Kumon workbooks ended up in my cart, including a first tracing book for Cadel to start to learn to write with a pencil. She was a little iffy in terms of her mood, so I probably shouldn't have tried to encourage her to try it, but I did. When I tried to show her how to use the pencil she yanked her arm away. I said "Mommy just wants to teach you how to hold it." She promptly answered gruffly "I'll teach myself!". Oh boy.
Ullrich continues to amaze with his non-stop hearing and retaining EVERYTHING. Last night he explained in detail to me Nanny Kristen's gall bladder surgery experience (which in the end culminated in a reason for the very large water bottle she carries around). She said he pretty much told me the entire story ver batim. And it is not as if they sit around talking gall bladders all day, people.
Perhaps the most adorable thing from him lately is the way he describes the most recent animated film "Despicable Me". First of all, they BOTH loved it. When you ask him what they saw, he tentatively says "Spic a Boo Me". Super adorable.
In funny Cadel statements lately, she has told me that she can't dry her hands because her rear is too big. Yes, that's right. It stems from me once telling her that I couldn't use her little potty seat because my rear was too big.
It is really cool having Nanny Kristen back this summer. One unexpected benefit -- the kids are getting exposed to more music. Lately, they have sung to me both "Ice Ice Baby" and "Yellow Submarine". They just shook their groove things at Music in the Park yesterday. I love it.
We have continued to enjoy the summer, and some of our favorite things have been going to Chutes and Ladders - the amazing park down the street, swimming at the Lifetime Fitness Pool, riding bikes - Ullrich got a new bike which is SUPER big boy - he is even using a hand brake!, and working in our garden. Our garden has yielded us green beans enough for 2 meals, and several peppers. Yesterday we picked 3 ripe cherry tomatoes - Ullrich and I LOVED them. Can't wait for more!
Cadel is 100% completely potty trained. It is super great - she can wear underwear out and about, and always tells us when she has to go potty. The only time she can't be relied upon is at night time or naps. And often she will wake up dry.
Babygirl #3 is SUPER active in Mom's belly. I can't believe we are going to meet her in just 15 weeks! I'm certainly not wishing the summer and fall away... these are our favorite times of year... but still, it is really fun to think about seeing our little girl for the first time, too! Ullrich and Cadel could not be more excited. They talk to my belly a lot. Ullrich tells her good night every night before bed. Soooo sweet.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
I just want to go to...
Well, we are preparing for the holiday weekend (will it ever be here?!) and also preparing to say Goodbye to our cat, Misty. She is going to "visit" Heidee & Tory in Nebraska (as we tell the children). Mostly, we are giving her away because of her sudden complete disdain for our canines. Now, if she just didn't like them, we wouldn't really be so concerned. But her disdain is manifesting itself in 'packages' left for us through out the house. Unwanted packages.
I think all of our animals may soon be asked to find new homes if Ron has to clean poop off of one more surface.
When asked about Misty's little trip, Ullrich's first response was indignant: "But they've already MET Misty. If they want to see her, they can come HERE." His next was slightly more sympathetic: "Misty can't go to Nebraska. That's too far. She might get car sick. And die." (Coincidentally, this is what happened to Nanny Kristen's rat after the trip to Florida. When I tell Cadel that Misty is going to Nebraska she simply states: "And then she'll come back here." We feel bad for them, but not badly enough to keep the cat and her 'presents'.
My work, Best Buy Connect, is in the home stretch to go live. We hit stores on 7/11, and the press has already gotten ahold of some information. It's fun to see things unfolding. There were times we never thought we'd get there.
Here's a couple funny kidisms from recent days:
The other day, we were driving, and listening to 'Cadel songs'. Cadel songs (and Ullrich songs) are personalized CDs from www.nameyourtune.com. They basically take children's songs and plug your child's name in. And they go into the studio to record new names on request, so even MY kids get to have one! Anyway, there is a song that says "Oh I just want to go to (insert name)'s house..." Well, in a recording snafu, Cadel's says "Oh I just want to go to Bronte's house..." instead of her name. So it is our family joke that when things get rough, we say "I want to go to Bronte's house.". I happened to say that in the car. And someone said (Ron maybe?) that we don't know how to get there. Ullrich answered "We should just use GPS." Such a problem solver.
On the sweeter side, for the first time the other morning, Ullrich woke up to find his little sister all snuggled up next to him in his loft bed. She told us she woke up and got scared, so went and got into brother's bed. She was SO apparently pleased with this. We asked her if that made her feel better and she answered "Makes me smile..." with a huge grin on her face. That is something super cute she's doing right now -- telling us she is happy by saying "I'm smiling" with a big grin on her face. She did this also at the bike race in St. Cloud this past weekend. She LOVES and EATS UP crowd applause, which are always abounding in the kids' races, especially for the little ones like Del who take 30 minutes to go down a city block on their little wheels. Anyway, she was "racing" and looked to me and said "They cheer for me. I'm SMILING.". Ah... so sweet. Love her.
Okay - signing off for now!
I think all of our animals may soon be asked to find new homes if Ron has to clean poop off of one more surface.
When asked about Misty's little trip, Ullrich's first response was indignant: "But they've already MET Misty. If they want to see her, they can come HERE." His next was slightly more sympathetic: "Misty can't go to Nebraska. That's too far. She might get car sick. And die." (Coincidentally, this is what happened to Nanny Kristen's rat after the trip to Florida. When I tell Cadel that Misty is going to Nebraska she simply states: "And then she'll come back here." We feel bad for them, but not badly enough to keep the cat and her 'presents'.
My work, Best Buy Connect, is in the home stretch to go live. We hit stores on 7/11, and the press has already gotten ahold of some information. It's fun to see things unfolding. There were times we never thought we'd get there.
Here's a couple funny kidisms from recent days:
The other day, we were driving, and listening to 'Cadel songs'. Cadel songs (and Ullrich songs) are personalized CDs from www.nameyourtune.com. They basically take children's songs and plug your child's name in. And they go into the studio to record new names on request, so even MY kids get to have one! Anyway, there is a song that says "Oh I just want to go to (insert name)'s house..." Well, in a recording snafu, Cadel's says "Oh I just want to go to Bronte's house..." instead of her name. So it is our family joke that when things get rough, we say "I want to go to Bronte's house.". I happened to say that in the car. And someone said (Ron maybe?) that we don't know how to get there. Ullrich answered "We should just use GPS." Such a problem solver.
On the sweeter side, for the first time the other morning, Ullrich woke up to find his little sister all snuggled up next to him in his loft bed. She told us she woke up and got scared, so went and got into brother's bed. She was SO apparently pleased with this. We asked her if that made her feel better and she answered "Makes me smile..." with a huge grin on her face. That is something super cute she's doing right now -- telling us she is happy by saying "I'm smiling" with a big grin on her face. She did this also at the bike race in St. Cloud this past weekend. She LOVES and EATS UP crowd applause, which are always abounding in the kids' races, especially for the little ones like Del who take 30 minutes to go down a city block on their little wheels. Anyway, she was "racing" and looked to me and said "They cheer for me. I'm SMILING.". Ah... so sweet. Love her.
Okay - signing off for now!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Big Girls and Kicking and Mermaids... oh my!
Big news in our home right now.... Cadel has been moved from the nursery to her BIG GIRL ROOM. Both kids have been adorably helpful and excited. On her first day sleeping in there, her kind big brother told her "If you get scared, you can come to my room, and come sleep with me. You don't have to go get Mom and Dad." LOVE. She has been perfect so far. The first night was a bit fitful (for her? or for me? Frankly I'm not entirely sure as I had the monitor cranked and picture up to full brightness, so I'm sure I could hear sounds from the pond across the street from her room!), but since then, she is sleeping beautifully, and waking nicely to play with her things in her room.
All of her recent milestones make me a little sad (but insanely proud). Potty trained to the point of even doing outings in undies, and sleeping in her big girl room and toddler bed. Wow - just like that!
T-ball season is over, and Ullrich has decided to sign up for soccer (I guess playing in the dirt on the baseball field every Saturday morning left him wanting something more?). Soccer will start the first week in July, and will be on Thursday evenings. It's our first week night sport. Maybe it will work better than getting upon Saturday morning. So often we find ourselves having to wake the kids and rush them through the morning routine. Makes me nervous for Ullrich's fall pre-school which is in the mornings.
Speaking of kicking for sport, my inner child (baby girl Scherer) is a World Cup soccer star. We are already feeling outside of the body kicks -- this is at 22 weeks gestation. Pretty impressive. Ron never got to feel Ulls kicks on the outside, and pretty sure it was later in the pregnancy for Cadel. Wonder what this says about our next little girl? Who cares... I'm loving it!
In funny kidisms this week, Cadel insists she used to be a mermaid "When I was a mermaid..." she'll start a sentence. Ha!
All of her recent milestones make me a little sad (but insanely proud). Potty trained to the point of even doing outings in undies, and sleeping in her big girl room and toddler bed. Wow - just like that!
T-ball season is over, and Ullrich has decided to sign up for soccer (I guess playing in the dirt on the baseball field every Saturday morning left him wanting something more?). Soccer will start the first week in July, and will be on Thursday evenings. It's our first week night sport. Maybe it will work better than getting upon Saturday morning. So often we find ourselves having to wake the kids and rush them through the morning routine. Makes me nervous for Ullrich's fall pre-school which is in the mornings.
Speaking of kicking for sport, my inner child (baby girl Scherer) is a World Cup soccer star. We are already feeling outside of the body kicks -- this is at 22 weeks gestation. Pretty impressive. Ron never got to feel Ulls kicks on the outside, and pretty sure it was later in the pregnancy for Cadel. Wonder what this says about our next little girl? Who cares... I'm loving it!
In funny kidisms this week, Cadel insists she used to be a mermaid "When I was a mermaid..." she'll start a sentence. Ha!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Chicken Poop... And More
Well, halfway through 2010 and this is my first blog post. I've refreshed the template (thanks Blogger!) and am recommitting myself to regular blogging. I think I'll try to capture some of the cute (okay, down right adorable) things the kids say, and key milestones.
A lot has happened since my last post. The abridged version:
- We are expecting Baby Girl Scherer #3 around 10/24/2010!
- Ullrich turned 4, finished his first year of pre-school, has started to READ, writes his first and last name, rides his bike w/o training wheels, and talks 24/7. He is a constant source of comedic relief to us. Ullrich loves legos and superhero 'guys' right now.
- Cadel turned 2, speaks more English than many 3 year olds, is potty trained, throws down a whole lot of attitude, and is moving to her big girl room in the next week or so. She is also a funny little stinker. She loves animals, Diego, and playing her go-fish game.
- Ron and I are still working at LifeTouch and Best Buy respectively, under our business Mount Curve Consulting.
- We adopted a new puppy, a female lab-mixed breed whom we named affectionately "Lego."
Now - I feel like we are caught up... I'll share a couple of recent Schererisms:
Ullrich is going to farm camp this summer at the Children's Farm in Lake Elmo, MN. So far he seems to love it. On his first day he informed Nanny Kristen that "eggs are really just chicken poop."
Cadel in response to being told she's too big to get in the baby's car seat (and high chair, and exesaucer) "No I'm not. I'm yittle. Look at me!"
More soon... that's a promise!
A lot has happened since my last post. The abridged version:
- We are expecting Baby Girl Scherer #3 around 10/24/2010!
- Ullrich turned 4, finished his first year of pre-school, has started to READ, writes his first and last name, rides his bike w/o training wheels, and talks 24/7. He is a constant source of comedic relief to us. Ullrich loves legos and superhero 'guys' right now.
- Cadel turned 2, speaks more English than many 3 year olds, is potty trained, throws down a whole lot of attitude, and is moving to her big girl room in the next week or so. She is also a funny little stinker. She loves animals, Diego, and playing her go-fish game.
- Ron and I are still working at LifeTouch and Best Buy respectively, under our business Mount Curve Consulting.
- We adopted a new puppy, a female lab-mixed breed whom we named affectionately "Lego."
Now - I feel like we are caught up... I'll share a couple of recent Schererisms:
Ullrich is going to farm camp this summer at the Children's Farm in Lake Elmo, MN. So far he seems to love it. On his first day he informed Nanny Kristen that "eggs are really just chicken poop."
Cadel in response to being told she's too big to get in the baby's car seat (and high chair, and exesaucer) "No I'm not. I'm yittle. Look at me!"
More soon... that's a promise!
Monday, January 11, 2010
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