August 14, 2008
links for 2008-08-14
putting the web back in weblog | By mrscrumley | 5:31 PM | Comments (0)
January 20, 2008
Change of address
Growing up I moved a lot. I am familiar with trepidation, angst, fear, and whatever else the roller coaster of moving can bring.
But, I survived and I have a feeling my moving days are not over. In fact we moved this weekend.
Except, the move wasn't filled with cardboard boxes and bubble wrap. It involved over three years worth of entries, images, and pieces of code. And as most moves go, it also involved some hand holding from a dear friend who helped me accomplish that goal.
I am giving you Crumley Blog, our new family blog. We still have to update the wallpaper, add on to the pages, and switch out three years worth of permalinks, but I think it is safe to start having visitors.
So, stop by sometime soon. Update your feed readers, your bookmarks, and whatever else you need to remember where we are now.
putting the web back in weblog | By mrscrumley | 10:04 PM
January 17, 2008
Snowday
Since I am doing the SAHM thing and Fuller isn't in school, I didn't really pay attention to school and business closings due to the wintery mix last night. I was going about my day like normal when Esther called saying she didn't have to go to work today, could we party?
Our party turned into fun at the aquarium and lunch at our house. It was a good day. I took a few pictures, but they are still on the camera.
Unfortunately the day has turned sour... since it seems all of the members in our family have developed a cold. I'm glad we got out of the house today since we might be a few days before we feel up for it again.
a day in the life | By mrscrumley | 10:14 PM
January 16, 2008
The white stuff
Right now I am listening to the rain pitter patter outside, but earlier I was dazzled by big, chunky white flakes flying through the air and covering everything but the roads and sidewalks.
As quite a few regional bloggers have noted, snow in our area is a big event. The news is covering it with tag team field reporters located on various roadsides around the region. Kids get their 15 seconds of fame when some random reporter pulls out his/ her cue cards filed under "Snow in Chattanooga: Big event, as rare as Big Foot." These questions may be "Do you like snow?" "Think you will have school tomorrow?" or "What do you think about all this white stuff?"
I decided to head out to the store after Fuller went to bed so if the snow is still around in the morning (rumors are it will be icy) we can just bunker down and enjoy the "winter wonderland." I bought one of last gallons of milk on the shelf, not because I think we will be stuck in the house for days, but because Fuller is out.
I really don't mind winter so much when we have excitement like this. It breaks up the monotony of biting cold and bleak landscape. I think I could stand winter for another week. Then I might start staring out the window looking for the first signs of spring and wondering when I can break out the chacos.
a day in the life | By mrscrumley | 11:25 PM
Welcome Photrade Readers
I'm taking a cue from my cousin's wife and noticing the small bump in traffic this morning. So, those of you coming over from Photrade's Blog, welcome! I'm honored to have picture of the day.
(To our regular readers, photrade is another photosharing site with some interesting features. Our gallery is full of pictures we have actually printed and given as gifts. It is in beta right now and I have two invites left. If you are interested leave a comment.)
We are a small little family with our little corner of the blogosphere right here. Behind this main page is really messy, so browse at your own risk. We don't mind the mess because we are moving soon, staking claim elsewhere in blogland. It is still under construction, with an official move-in date sometime in February.
If you want to check out more of my photography, you can see some over on Always, Alli (my personal blog). We had an interesting conversation on post processing digital photography the other day. I participate in Self Portrait Sunday, Best Shot Monday, and might try my hand at Photo Hunt.
We also maintain the Daily Fuller Fix, a daily (sometimes) photoblog of our son.
Hope you stick around, we love having more friends!
conversations & observations | By mrscrumley | 8:08 AM
January 15, 2008
It's not a growth spurt
I thought it was a fluke. Just a little binging on something he enjoyed. I gave him the fifth piece thinking he wasn't going to actually eat it, so I would nibble on it after he was running around playing cards.
But it wasn't a fluke. Fuller ate five pieces of pizza.
He's decided to become a part of the clean plate club, asking for seconds with whole PBJ sandwiches for snacks. Yesterday it was four hot dogs for lunch.
He'll eat his weight in applesauce, devour clementines, gobble up broccoli and cauliflower (because who could resist eating a tree?), and never says no to a cheese. When he eats, he tells me "Go in mouth. Down throat. Into tummy. stops!" I'm not sure where he got that logic, but I sometimes wonder when the tummy will be full.
In the past, Fuller would eat only certain staple foods- chicken nuggets, PBJ, cheese, and eggs. Dinnertime he would eat what we ate, but after begging and or time outs. Sometimes tears were involved. Every so often he would eat in large quantities and then rarely eat due to other pressing activities like playing cars or building legos. It looked like he was on a binge and starve diet.
I realize we have a growing boy on our hands, but this sudden interest in eating has sent this Momma through a myriad of thoughts and emotions. I first dealt with it by giggling. Real mature, I know. I laughed as if I was watching one of those jackass shows and the kids were stuffing themselves until they were ill. Oh the hilarity!
Then I was hesitant, holding each plate in my hand wondering if Fuller would actually eat. And knowing, if he didn't it wasn't a big deal because really, he must still be using the fuel from yesterday's four PBJ sandwiches.
And now, I am scaling back by and reinforcing meal times with a specific snack time. And I'm trying to take advantage of his "will eat anything" attitude by offering him even more veggies. Last night he ate salad!
I know we are fortunate not to have a child with food issues. I just hope we can keep the fridge stocked so we can keep up with him and his never ending tummy.
blogging 'bout the boy | By mrscrumley | 3:00 PM | Comments (0)
January 14, 2008
sticker advantage
As most parents are aware, stickers are a pretty neat invention. Kids are drawn to their colorful nature and stickiness. Fuller is no exception. I'll give him stickers as small incentives to finish his food or do a task. Never a consistent pattern.
Today, I'm using stickers to my advantage.
Fuller might be potty trained, but he is really lazy when it comes to independent tasks like undressing and dressing. He can do most of it, but usually stops with the complaint, "I can't!" or "Hayl-up Mommy!"
This morning I baited the hook when Fuller told me it was time to get dressed. He got a sticker for undressing and dressing himself. Later when he needed to potty, he got another sticker for undressing and dressing himself. I still have to help with small things like zippers and snaps, but I think I might be making way for a more independent kid. And stickers will help me get there.
blogging 'bout the boy | By mrscrumley | 9:00 AM | Comments (0)
January 13, 2008
Order
Rest and order has been restored to our Sunday.
This week our church went back to two services and having Little Lambs. We went to the 8:30 service and stayed through Sunday School. And Fuller was excellent on all accounts. We came home by 11, lunch by noon, Fuller played happily for a few hours, took a nap, ate dinner, and went to bed at a normal time.
Big sigh of happiness all around.
We really aren't the type of family who thrives on a schedule, but recognize routine and limits help keep the little guy happy. And at his age and attention span, keeping him in the 11 o'clock worship service with no little lambs was no picnic. It wasn't just the pew pains, but it extended to the afternoon and evening, just throwing it all out of whack.
And today, we got back to normal.
What a great way to start the week.
blogging 'bout the boy | By mrscrumley | 9:53 PM | Comments (0)
January 11, 2008
Veggie Tales Movie
We took Fuller to see The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything this afternoon. It opened today and I figured Fuller might like to see it after his doctor's appointment. Heck, I wanted to see it.
Fuller enjoys Veggie Tales, ever since we introduced him to silly songs. We gave him some of the Veggie Tales DVDs at Easter and he asks them as much as he does Cars or Nemo.
The movie was a good kids movie, full of music and action. Some witty jokes for the parents to get, and a pretty simple plot line. There may have been some spoofs I am not too sure of because I haven't seen all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies or cared about the Golden Compass, but the movie held its own, even without my knowing about those things.
Fuller's behavior during the movie was excellent and mostly involved. Since he is three and used to mainly watching his movies in our living room, I was happy he sat still in the booster and chomped away on his popcorn. He told us when he had to go to the bathroom, so he gets extra points.
On of the best parts of the movie was the Rock Monster music video at the end. It was a great spoof on Rock Lobster and made me giggle.
It was a good family outing and I'm sure the movie will end up in our DVD library some day.
I'll be glad to have the DVD so I can read the dvd subtitle because it really helps my comprehension. Sometimes little kids can bee too loud.
a day in the life | By mrscrumley | 9:01 PM
Off the charts
Fuller had his three year well child visit this afternoon. His official stats are off the charts for both height and weight, but since they are proportional it isn't something to worry about. He is 42 1/4 inches tall and 41.7 pounds heavy. Almost square!
All day Fuller was asking to go to the doctor, like it was a treat or something. But when we got there we had lots of tears for various reasons- not being able to hang out in the sick kid area, being measured, falling of his chair onto the floor, getting his ears checked. But tears turned to laughter when the doctor started pushing on Fuller's tummy. Our kid is very ticklish.
Fuller also had to go to the lab and have his finger pricked, which lead to some serious tears. However a Diego sticker fixed it right up, so I might stock up on those to help keep the peace around here. Stickers are magic (unless you are my coffee table).
I was looking forward to taking Fuller in for his well child because it usually ends up with good news and praise for how awesome Fuller is turning out. Today was no different. I'm pretty sure they like him because we rarely take him in, he is growing like a weed (I think we need new pants again!) and he's just so gosh darn cute.
I'm pretty sure we have a keeper.
blogging 'bout the boy | By mrscrumley | 5:10 PM | Comments (0)