The Pacheco 4

My Birthday Day

2010-02-22T23:30:00.000-06:00

We started off the day going to and celebrating Katie Tovson's 5th birthday. It was at Pump It Up. After getting over his fear of the bounce houses, he really had a blast! Brennan did not like the bounce houses at all!!!

Since we were near Grapevine for Katie's birthday party, Miguel met us at the Grapevine Mills Mall, where we had lunch and did some clothes shopping for me. As we were walking in, Colin saw the Rainforest Cafe, and commented on all the animals. Since he's never eaten there before, we decided to have lunch there. Colin loved watching the thunderstorms and all of the animals moving. Brennan wasn't too happy about it.

I was in the mood for cheesecake last night, so we decided to have dinner at Saltgrass. I LOVE the cheesecake there. I also had a couple yummy drinks, that left me feeling a little tipsy. Good thing Miguel was driving. Our waiter offered to take a family picture for us.

The day ended with a trip to Best Buy. I wanted to get a new Bluetooth earpiece. I've tried a few of them, but none really worked the way that I wanted them too. I ended up getting a more expensive one this time. We'll see how it works out. We also got the boys a replacement DVD player for their playroom, since the one that they had died a couple weeks ago. I snatched Colin's glasses that he got as a favor from Katie's birthday party, and made a few silly poses.

My 27th Birthday Party

2010-02-21T11:34:00.002-06:00

Last night I celebrated my 27th birthday with family. Miguel decorated the house beautifully, wrapped gifts, and picked out a cake that was truly me. He did a great job!
I got lots of greats gifts (thanks everyone!), but most of all, I got to spend time with my family that I love so much. They really made my birthday special. The rest of the pictures are on my smugmug.

Brennan Feeding Himself

2010-02-19T11:47:00.002-06:00

I gave Brennan a spoon to try to feed himself today. He really tried, and actually got a few bites into his mouth, but in the end he resorted to feeding himself his oatmeal with his hands. We will keep trying, and I know he'll get it soon!

Lack of Content & Playdate

2010-02-15T23:25:00.002-06:00

Well, like I stated in my last post, I've been lacking blog appropriate content lately. Sure, things are going on, but just not things that are either appropriate for my blog or things that, really, wouldn't be interesting to you...

I've recently reconnected with an old friend. Emily and I live like 3 blocks away from each other, and we drift. In fact, we can pretty much go over a year without contact. Recently, we've started getting together again...which I really enjoy. My boys love playing with her girls!

Today, we took the kids to McDonald's for lunch. We let them play for a few hours...literally! Then we went over to the sports store and picked out some new workout clothes, weights, and workout videos...we are gonna be HOT MAMMAS!!!

Here are a few pics from lunch. The rest are on my smugmug.

February Snowfall

2010-02-11T23:51:00.000-06:00

It seems like every year in February we have some snowfall. Colin LOVES it! He wanted to play outside all day, but it was too darn cold! This was the first year that we bundled up Brennan and put him in the snow. He was NOT a happy camper! The rest of the pictures are on my smugmug.

No Posts...

2010-02-09T17:56:00.003-06:00

I have been lacking content lately.

Well, I guess that there is always stuff I *could* blog about. Most of which would either bore you to death or I feel is not appropriate for blogging...so, I just don't have anything to say right now.

Hopefully I'll be full of fun blogging stuff really soon.

15 Month Photos

2010-02-02T15:38:00.002-06:00

These are just a few of my favorites from Brennan's last session. The rest are on my smugmug, as well as some of Colin and the boys together.

OMG My Horrible Day...Continued.

2010-01-25T08:31:00.002-06:00

Wow is all I can say! Later Saturday afternoon I started feeling sick. I was nauseous. Really nauseous. It just kept getting worse and worse. It finally got to the point that I couldn't even stand to be up anymore, and I went into bed around 6:30. Miguel put the boys to sleep. I ran to the bathroom and vomited. I HATE that feeling. I don't know how anyone could make themselves do that on a regular basis. It is the most disgusting feeling ever. Miguel ran to the store to buy me some ginger ale and some medicine to make me feel better...but I ended up throwing up like 4 more times during the night. I was up ALL night long. I kept Miguel up all night long too. The diarrhea that went along with this was just horrid. On Sunday, I was still nauseated...all day long. I didn't throw up anymore, but I was very dizzy. Every time that I got up I thought that I was going to pass out. Then, Miguel wasn't feel so well. Colin was back to normal, thank God. I ended up calling in to work last night. There was no way that I could work if I couldn't even stand for more than a minute without feeling like I was going to drop.

So here we are Monday morning. I don't feel sick anymore, but I'm still not feeling quite right. The upside...I got on the scale this morning, and I lost a little over 5 pounds! yay! Though, if given the choice, I'd have kept the 5 pounds to not be sick.

My Horrible Day...Sickness

2010-01-23T14:18:00.000-06:00

So we got up this morning to go to church, and Colin started throwing up. He threw up like 4 times from 7:30 until 9:00. I felt sooo bad for him. Then, Brennan was in his high chair, and had a blowout of EXPLOSIVE diarrhea. It was EVERYWHERE. At that point I decided that we probably shouldn't got to church. The bad thing was that Miguel had already left for church, and I was warming the food for the lunch that I do every week...so i still had to drive the food to the house that the lunch was at...and this week it was in Burleson (about 1 hr 15 mins from our house). Yikes!

So, I was giving the boys a bath...since one was covered in vomit and the other in poop. I forgot that the food (chili) was warming and ended up burning it. Really really burning it. There was NO saving it. So, I packed up the boys, ran to the store, bought all new ingredients to make a quick new batch and hurried to the checkout line...where Colin puked all over the floor. Yuck. I felt terrible taking him into the store knowing he was sick, but I had to have food for the lunch!

We got back home, where Colin threw up a couple more times, and I made the chili. It definitely was NOT my best, but I did the best that I could with the time that I had. I had to have the chili in Burleson by 12:45. I packed up the boys again, and made the trek to Burleson. Colin threw up 3 more times on the way, and then FINALLY fell asleep. I dropped off the food, and turned around to go back home. I hit my hand on my seatbelt and broke one of my new pretty nails! UGH! Today was just not my day!

We finally got home, and I made Colin his 'sick bed'. Basically, it's a blanket on the floor covered with smaller blankets for him to lay on. When he throws up, I just remove a layer of blankets. He doesn't tell me with enough time to get him to the bathroom, so this works. He is currently watching tv.

A Day of Pampering

2010-01-22T20:16:00.000-06:00

This afternoon, my mom and I went to a day spa. Miguel purchased a gift for me LAST Valentine's Day that I never used, and decided that it was finally time! I got a pedicure, pink & white tips put on, and had my eyebrows waxed. Along with my new haircut, I feel great! Thank you Miguel!

New Haircut

2010-01-21T20:05:00.001-06:00

I got my hair cut today, and I must say that I absolutely LOVE it! I think this cut defines my face, and it's definitely the best cut I've ever had! It's what I wanted last time, but didn't quite get. My stylist is amazing. I just love her! Oh, and I enjoyed drinking a mimosa while being styled!

Haircuts & Pictures

2010-01-19T20:00:00.000-06:00

I took the boys for haircuts today. Surprisingly, Colin didn't cry at all, and Brennan cried the entire time. Usually, it's the other way around. After haircuts, I took the boys to have pictures made. I take the boys every 3 months for pictures until they are 2. Since having Brennan, I always have pictures of the boys together as well. It's a great memory that I'll have of them while they are small. Also, I always have Mother's Day pictures taken with me in them with the boy/boys.

Anyway, the pictures will be back next week, so as soon as I get them, I'll post them!

Brennan's 15 Month Appointment

2010-01-18T19:54:00.000-06:00

Today Brennan went to the pediatrician for his 15 month appointment. He is doing well. He got 3 shots...which, of course, he didn't like. He's a small little guy...weighing in at only 21 lbs. 2 oz. (10-25%) and 31 1/4 inches long (50-75%). The crazy thing is that he eats...all the time...and A LOT! I guess he's just gonna be small! He's still not walking. He stands and will take a couple of steps here and there. The doctor said that he HAS to be walking by his 18 month appointment. I'm not freaked out, b/c the same thing happened with Colin. Colin walked 1 week before he turned 18 months. I guess that I just have slow walkers...and that's ok by me! I brought up a concern that Brennan really doesn't say too many words yet...mama, papa, more, *tries* Colin, uh-oh. That's about it. Doctor said that's fine. He just on the slower side of 'normal'. He said that 3 words by 15 months is considered normal.

I'm taking Brennan for his 15 month portraits tomorrow, so I'll post them as soon as I get them back!

Jaida's Birthday Party

2010-01-17T19:47:00.000-06:00

Colin just loves Jaida! We got to celebrate her 3rd birthday (a little early) with her today. She had her party at Chuck E. Cheese...one of Colin's favorite places. He had a blast! Brennan is a little yound ot really enjoy the place, but he was there too! Happy birthday Jaida!

Days 1-3 of Reading

2010-01-13T16:57:00.002-06:00

Like I stated in an earlier post, I've just started teaching Colin to read using a method in a book that I purchased. The first 2 days were gravy! Today, the lesson was a little longer than the first 2, and Colin got stuck on 1 particular section. We didn't make it through all of today's lesson yet...maybe half way. Right before dinner, we'll try to bang out the 2nd half.

Colin is doing great! He is still excited each day to learn. It's only been 3 days and he can already identify and make the 'a', 's' & 'm' sounds! Yay Colin!

Teaching Colin to Read

2010-01-11T16:49:00.000-06:00

I've been wanting Colin to learn to read for a while now. I was a very early reader, and he shows the same potential and eagerness as I did (so states my mother). He's always reading books...either making up stories based on the pictures, or memorizing them from when we read them to him. We read to him ALL THE TIME. He just seems to ready to learn! I've ordered (and received) 'Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons'. It came recommended by a friend who had some friends use the system. The lessons only take about 12-15 minutes per day, with a maximum of 20 minutes if there is a lot of redirecting. I've read through the beginning of the book where they explain why and how the system works. It seems like it really will work! I plan to do 1 lesson per day 5 days a week. We will see how that goes! I plan to start tomorrow!

15 Months Old

2010-01-10T16:55:00.000-06:00

My baby Brennan is 15 months old today! I can't believe how the time has flown! He's turning into such a big boy! Not quite walking yet, but almost there! I'm taking him for his 15 month portraits next week, so I'll post his official pictures when I get them back! His 15 month well baby check is next Monday, and I'll post his stats then!

15 Month Comparison

2010-01-10T15:32:00.000-06:00

Colin - TOP Brennan - BOTTOM

I think they look very different now. Both super cute, just in their own way!

Double Pink Eye

2010-01-08T18:14:00.002-06:00

Poor Colin was complaining yesterday about his Left eye 'getting bigger'. It did look a little puffy, but I just thought that he was rubbing it. I also noticed a little yellowish gunk coming out of it, but didn't think too much of it. He then slept over my mom's house last night, and when he woke up this morning both eyes were puffy and had green gunk coming out. GROSS! I just got back from taking him to his pediatrician's office, and he has conjunctivitis in both eyes. He has some Vigamox drops to put in, and hopefully he'll be feeling better soon.

Project 365: Week 1: January 1 - January 7

2010-01-07T20:30:00.002-06:00

Week 1 summary. All of the pictures and the explanations can be found on my smugmug.

New Year, New Template

2010-01-06T17:45:00.002-06:00

Ok, so it's definitely time for a new look. I've got this one up now, but it still needs some tweaking...like, why is my title off center? All problems for Miguel ;-) to fix when he has time. I'll learn this stuff one day. Yeah, one day. Until then, you are stuck with this. Ha!

My Cutie Pie!

2010-01-05T22:46:00.002-06:00

I took a few pictures of Brennan today that I thought were just darling...so, I had to share. I think I have a little heartbreaker in the making...The rest are on my smugmug.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T15:52:00.002-06:00

A fresh start to a new year. What will this year bring? I'm not one for resolutions, but there are still some goals/things I want to do this year...

Well, if I find some free time, I'd like to change up my blog layout a bit. This one's getting old...and, it's for the summer.
I'd like to do more reading. I LOVE to read. I always have...I just don't have the time to do it as often I would like.
I want to teach Colin to read. I want him reading by the time he turns 4. He's a smart boy, and loves books, so I think he will be open to learning!
I want to be healthier. I want to eat healthier and to exercise more. Shedding a few pounds couldn't hurt either ;-)
I want to save up some money. You never know with this economy...and I think it's important to have a decent amount in savings. This one is important to Miguel too, and we've been working on it recently.

Those are just a few of the many things on my metal 'to-do' list.

BTW - I did great last night! I got tired around 3:00 am and got my second wind around 4:30 am. I think that I could totally switch to full nights!

Project 365

2010-01-01T15:02:00.001-06:00

I've decided to participate in Project 365. Every year I say I'm going to do it, and then I don't. This year I AM! Casey, Emily, & Bonnie are also doing it. I don't think that I'm going to post every day on my blog, but I will post everyday on my smugmug with a description of the picture and then I'll post a weekly summary of that weeks photos on my blog.

Brennan & Tonight

2009-12-31T15:45:00.002-06:00

Brennan has been sick for 2 days now. We took him to the doctor yesterday b/c I couldn't keep his fever down. He'd gotten up to 105.7. That scares even me just a little. He was negative for the flu (yay!), but we don't know what it is just yet. His pediatrician thinks that it's just a virus, but he didn't want to draw blood just yet. I trust his doctor, and know that he has Brennan's best interest in mind, so I didn't question his course of action. Hopefully he'll get to feeling better soon.

On another note, tonight is New Year's Eve. This is my first time to work New Year's Eve. This will also be the first time in over 1 1/2 years that I'll be working a 12 hour shift...it will also be my first full night shift ever. I'm excited to see what the night will bring, but also to see how I do!

Everyone, be safe in your evening...b/c I don't want to have to take care of you tonight!