Today we got a look at the little Peanut in Amanda's belly. Everything is going great and they moved her due date to June 10th. Cheri's will probably be moved to the beginning of May according to her ultrasound. These two cousins are getting closer in age every time the girls go to the doctor. They are going to be like twins. It is so cool.
I was looking at John's family pictures and stole some to post on here. His mom and dad are John and Linda, he has a younger sister (Ashley, who was my student her freshman year), and younger brother, Cody. I posted some crazy picture of John, his Dad, and some guys at Monette's (the market his family owns). One picture is of John doing handstands (which he does a lot), and the other two are him with his brother and the whole family at John's graduation. He came over again tonight with a delivery from Monette's, pretzel bread, honey crisp apples, and some peppers - Yum! He is such a sweet kid.
I am watching Natalie tonight and it has been a crazy night trying to keep up with a 2 year old. The dogs helped, Cheyenne chased the laser light for her, Natalie found the dog bones and gave each dog about 50 bones, she shared her spaghetti with the dogs, we practiced Zumba, and she found treasures in the extra bedrooms to play with. Her and the dogs made a fort out of Romeo's (or as Natalie says, Oyeeoo's) cage. It was too funny.
Tomorrow is a trip to Adrian for an Alpha Phi parent ceremony and a football game. Sunday will be grading papers and getting my new Zumba moves down. I love weekends!!!
THE RAMIREZ, ANDERSON, AND DEFALCO FAMILY - WE LOVE FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOD, FUN, AND FUR!!!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Fall Fun
All is well in Babyland these days. We are excited and can't quit talking about how our lives are going to change in a few months. I went to the doctor with Cheri and John last week and we got to hear the baby's heartbeat and had an ultrasound. I posted a picture below. It was kicking it's little feet and was waving it's little arms all over the place. John said he swore he saw it do a fist pump : ) Clint and Amanda have an ultrasound Friday. It will be the first time they get to see what is in there. Cheri has had 3 for some reason.
Charlie's best friend, Brad, and his wife, Melissa, just had a little girl 2 weeks ago. Her name is Alexandria and I held her when she was an hour old. She is a nice little practice baby for Cheri and John and Clint and Amanda. She is absolutely beautiful! She is also another pseudo grandchild of mine. Charlie and Brad have been friends for many years. I just savored feeding Alex and cuddling her. I'm ready for the babies, they just need to cook a bit longer.
Cheri has a few football games left and then cheer will be history. I'm trying to get as many pictures of her as I can, while I still can. She just cheers, no stunting these days. She will cheer for a couple of basketball games this semester and then she is done. I usually can't make those if they are during the week because of Zumba and bowling. Cheri is starting to get a little baby bump but it isn't enough to notice unless you are looking for it. I noticed yesterday that Amanda's bump was starting to show too. Cheri is 12 weeks not and Amanda is 7 weeks.
I took the kids to Erie Orchard and we had donuts and cider and bought apple pie, pumpkins, and fudge. That is the best part of fall. I'm going to Clint and Amanda's for Halloween because I don't get Trick or Treaters on my 10 acre farm. Cheri does community service on Halloween and works safety for the kids in Adrian around the college. I miss having kids come to the house. Now I get to enjoy it with my grandchildren next year. They will be little but I'm sure we will dress them up. I can't wait until the holidays next year.
While carving pumpkins Brad made Cheri's pumpkin puke. Since she has been so sick he thought it would be funny, and it was! John brings over this huge knife to cut his pumpkin, and of course he had a huge pumpkin to go with it. He is so funny and gets into whatever we are doing. Charlie didn't want a pumpkin so he just watched. Amanda and I sorted and cleaned the seeds so I could cook them to eat. I really think that is the only reason they get pumpkins, they love the seeds.
Halloween is the start of the holidays in my eyes. Next month is Thanksgiving and then Christmas. It is all going so fast, yet so slow, if that makes any sense. All I know is that I want this winter over for a million reasons. Number one reason I hate winter is everything is dead and it is COLD!!! I love spring, summer, and fall, and everything that comes with them...this year spring and summer mean babies!!!
Paul has not been doing real well health wise. His kidney doctor said the next visit we need to start talking about dialysis. His high blood pressure is causing bleeding in his eye and has had to get two shots in it so far. To top it off he is having horrible back issues. Any of these things would be hard, but all three at once is taking a toll on him. He is still reffing soccer but he usually comes home and goes to bed after he refs. Still, not much stops him. He just takes things a bit slower these days. He could use a few prayers if you wouldn't mind.
I'm just plugging along. I'm still doing Zumba at home and have started running again. I love the Zumba more than running but I really want to be a runner. I don't know why, I just do. I want to love running and be able to run miles like it is no big deal. I admire people that can do that. I've been working on my writing too. Another goal of mine is to be a published writer. I am one of those people that likes to have things going on...and I do. It keeps me sane. If I have down days I get anxious and come up with something to fill my time. I've always been like that and it used to bug me that I couldn't relax but now I just go with it and make myself useful.
I hope this finds all of you doing great. We love you and hope your life is peaceful and happy.
Love,
Cindy
Charlie's best friend, Brad, and his wife, Melissa, just had a little girl 2 weeks ago. Her name is Alexandria and I held her when she was an hour old. She is a nice little practice baby for Cheri and John and Clint and Amanda. She is absolutely beautiful! She is also another pseudo grandchild of mine. Charlie and Brad have been friends for many years. I just savored feeding Alex and cuddling her. I'm ready for the babies, they just need to cook a bit longer.
Cheri has a few football games left and then cheer will be history. I'm trying to get as many pictures of her as I can, while I still can. She just cheers, no stunting these days. She will cheer for a couple of basketball games this semester and then she is done. I usually can't make those if they are during the week because of Zumba and bowling. Cheri is starting to get a little baby bump but it isn't enough to notice unless you are looking for it. I noticed yesterday that Amanda's bump was starting to show too. Cheri is 12 weeks not and Amanda is 7 weeks.
I took the kids to Erie Orchard and we had donuts and cider and bought apple pie, pumpkins, and fudge. That is the best part of fall. I'm going to Clint and Amanda's for Halloween because I don't get Trick or Treaters on my 10 acre farm. Cheri does community service on Halloween and works safety for the kids in Adrian around the college. I miss having kids come to the house. Now I get to enjoy it with my grandchildren next year. They will be little but I'm sure we will dress them up. I can't wait until the holidays next year.
While carving pumpkins Brad made Cheri's pumpkin puke. Since she has been so sick he thought it would be funny, and it was! John brings over this huge knife to cut his pumpkin, and of course he had a huge pumpkin to go with it. He is so funny and gets into whatever we are doing. Charlie didn't want a pumpkin so he just watched. Amanda and I sorted and cleaned the seeds so I could cook them to eat. I really think that is the only reason they get pumpkins, they love the seeds.
Halloween is the start of the holidays in my eyes. Next month is Thanksgiving and then Christmas. It is all going so fast, yet so slow, if that makes any sense. All I know is that I want this winter over for a million reasons. Number one reason I hate winter is everything is dead and it is COLD!!! I love spring, summer, and fall, and everything that comes with them...this year spring and summer mean babies!!!
Paul has not been doing real well health wise. His kidney doctor said the next visit we need to start talking about dialysis. His high blood pressure is causing bleeding in his eye and has had to get two shots in it so far. To top it off he is having horrible back issues. Any of these things would be hard, but all three at once is taking a toll on him. He is still reffing soccer but he usually comes home and goes to bed after he refs. Still, not much stops him. He just takes things a bit slower these days. He could use a few prayers if you wouldn't mind.
I'm just plugging along. I'm still doing Zumba at home and have started running again. I love the Zumba more than running but I really want to be a runner. I don't know why, I just do. I want to love running and be able to run miles like it is no big deal. I admire people that can do that. I've been working on my writing too. Another goal of mine is to be a published writer. I am one of those people that likes to have things going on...and I do. It keeps me sane. If I have down days I get anxious and come up with something to fill my time. I've always been like that and it used to bug me that I couldn't relax but now I just go with it and make myself useful.
I hope this finds all of you doing great. We love you and hope your life is peaceful and happy.
Love,
Cindy
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Double the fun!
This is going to be the longest winter of my life! I am waiting on TWO grandbabies and I've never been so excited in my life. Cheri is due April 27th, the last day of her finals, and Amanda is due June 14th, around her last day of school. Hopefully both babies are a bit late and moms can just concentrate on new motherhood.
Cheri has two football games left until she quits cheering. I think she has two basketball games in this semester too. She is getting a baby bump that is very noticeable now. She has been very sick her first trimester but it seems to be easing up. She would throw up and then go on with her day. I felt so sorry for her. Tomorrow we are going for an ultrasound. I took the morning off to go with them. I'm really excited to see the baby. It is the size of a plum right now. It has all of it's limbs, organs, and facial features now. I keep up on both girls through thebump.com.
Amanda has been very nauseous but that is it, thank God. She is teaching 5th grade so keeping up with the kids has been challenging. We have all been checking out all the new stuff at Babies R Us. I am buying both baby cribs so we are checking out the 4 in 1 styles that will work through the baby's entire life. Clint has been working 2 jobs to try and save for the baby. He wants to be around to help with the baby when she goes back to work. Ultrasound for the Anderson bundle of joy is Friday. This baby is the size of a sweet pea and starting to get facial features. Within the next week he/she will be developing arms, hands, legs, and feet. I love watching their progress. They didn't have The Bump back when I was having kids.
Cheri came home this weekend for Homecoming at Bedford. Every year the alumni cheerleaders come home to cheer at the game. It is so wonderful to see all the girls that I miss so much all together again. Bedford won but the game ended in a downpour. It still was so much fun.
I have been teaching Zumba in my basement and it is doing very well! I love doing it at home. Paul has been reffing soccer a ton this fall. His health isn't doing very well. His kidney doctor said they will be talking about dialysis at the next visit. His kidneys are not filtering his blood and he is getting more toxins in his blood. He seems fine with it but I think he acts that way so I don't get stressed about it. Little does he know that I worry no matter what. Say a prayer for him that things go well.
Charlie and Kortnie are doing really well. She is working a ton of hours and so is Charlie. The girls being pregnant is making her want a little one of her own. Her and Charlie have been talking about all that. I told Charlie he has to do more than talk - lol. It is up to them but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to have a third grandbaby...or 4th, 5th, etc.
Speaking of more grandbabies, Paul talked to Jonathan and he is looking at moving to Oregon state in May when he gets his nursing license. His girlfriend, Katie, is doing her residency there and they are talking about marriage and babies in 3 years when she is done. I'm excited for them but Oregon is so far away. Don't think that will keep me from being there for all their kids' milestones. A bonus is he will be only 4 hours from Paul and Cindy in Bonney Lake, Washington - A win-win for me. I'm thinking birth, birthdays, games, etc. Nana and Pupa need to be there! Frequent Flyer miles here we come!
PIII is still in Brooklyn and I think he is going to be satisfied with just being Uncle Paul. I have to admit there is a part of me that is jealous of his carefree, fun life. I think I could get used to that. I do wish he were closer too though. I miss my boys. I don't see them near enough. I'm hoping I do see both of them this Christmas.
I will keep you posted on my grandbabies' progress.
I hope this finds all of you doing well. I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cindy
Cheri has two football games left until she quits cheering. I think she has two basketball games in this semester too. She is getting a baby bump that is very noticeable now. She has been very sick her first trimester but it seems to be easing up. She would throw up and then go on with her day. I felt so sorry for her. Tomorrow we are going for an ultrasound. I took the morning off to go with them. I'm really excited to see the baby. It is the size of a plum right now. It has all of it's limbs, organs, and facial features now. I keep up on both girls through thebump.com.
Amanda has been very nauseous but that is it, thank God. She is teaching 5th grade so keeping up with the kids has been challenging. We have all been checking out all the new stuff at Babies R Us. I am buying both baby cribs so we are checking out the 4 in 1 styles that will work through the baby's entire life. Clint has been working 2 jobs to try and save for the baby. He wants to be around to help with the baby when she goes back to work. Ultrasound for the Anderson bundle of joy is Friday. This baby is the size of a sweet pea and starting to get facial features. Within the next week he/she will be developing arms, hands, legs, and feet. I love watching their progress. They didn't have The Bump back when I was having kids.
Cheri came home this weekend for Homecoming at Bedford. Every year the alumni cheerleaders come home to cheer at the game. It is so wonderful to see all the girls that I miss so much all together again. Bedford won but the game ended in a downpour. It still was so much fun.
I have been teaching Zumba in my basement and it is doing very well! I love doing it at home. Paul has been reffing soccer a ton this fall. His health isn't doing very well. His kidney doctor said they will be talking about dialysis at the next visit. His kidneys are not filtering his blood and he is getting more toxins in his blood. He seems fine with it but I think he acts that way so I don't get stressed about it. Little does he know that I worry no matter what. Say a prayer for him that things go well.
Charlie and Kortnie are doing really well. She is working a ton of hours and so is Charlie. The girls being pregnant is making her want a little one of her own. Her and Charlie have been talking about all that. I told Charlie he has to do more than talk - lol. It is up to them but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to have a third grandbaby...or 4th, 5th, etc.
Speaking of more grandbabies, Paul talked to Jonathan and he is looking at moving to Oregon state in May when he gets his nursing license. His girlfriend, Katie, is doing her residency there and they are talking about marriage and babies in 3 years when she is done. I'm excited for them but Oregon is so far away. Don't think that will keep me from being there for all their kids' milestones. A bonus is he will be only 4 hours from Paul and Cindy in Bonney Lake, Washington - A win-win for me. I'm thinking birth, birthdays, games, etc. Nana and Pupa need to be there! Frequent Flyer miles here we come!
PIII is still in Brooklyn and I think he is going to be satisfied with just being Uncle Paul. I have to admit there is a part of me that is jealous of his carefree, fun life. I think I could get used to that. I do wish he were closer too though. I miss my boys. I don't see them near enough. I'm hoping I do see both of them this Christmas.
I will keep you posted on my grandbabies' progress.
I hope this finds all of you doing well. I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cindy
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Two is better than one...
I have been floating on a cloud these days. A few weeks ago we found out that Cheri is going to have a baby and then we find out that Amanda is too. I have never felt more blessed in my life. Two little additions to our family and our lives will forever change for the better. I am so ready to be a Nana. I am already shopping and planning. I cannot wait to see them and hold them both. My Cheri a mother and my Clint a father, this day seemed like some distant dream but now it is reality. They are both going to be wonderful parents. I will keep you posted...literally.
The following pictures are a few fun times we have had. We have been getting together for family dinners at Mom's and here . I did a 5K Race for the Cure for breast cancer with my two good friends, Lori and Cris. We had so much fun I definitely want to make it a yearly event. I walked this year because my friends did but I would really like to run it next year. I have a picture of John and Cheri. John has been a part of our lives for many years. If you look back to the very first picture on this blog, he is in it. He is the one without a wig. The boys were all painted and dressed up to cheer on the cheerleaders at a competition. I just think it is funny he is in it and now him and Cheri are having a baby.
If you are wondering, Cheri will finish school. She is due April 27th and that is the last day of her finals...cutting it close but I'm sure it will all work out. Next year, her senior year, she will commute (Adrian is only 45 minute away) and we will play "pass the baby" while she is in class. She should have a light load since she has been taking the most credits she can and received 8 credits for going to Oxford this summer. John owns Monette's Market with his dad and they both said they will work out a schedule so he can take the baby while she is at school. I am off at 2:30 so I can take the baby then. Paul said he would take vacation days if we needed him to watch him/her. John is so excited he has already cleared out a room in his house for the baby. It will be a challenge for Cheri but she isn't the only one that went to college while raising a child and she has a ton of help. She is still cheering for football season but she isn't flying and this will be her last season. That will be sad but I'm sure the baby will make up for that.
Amanda is now working at Knight's Academy in Toledo and her baby will come at the end of the school year. That will work out well because she will be off all summer with the little one. Teaching is a great career when you have a child. What they do when she goes back is still up in the air. We will worry about getting her through the first trimester before we think about that. Clint is all for being a stay-home dad. He is so excited and ready for this baby. What a wonderful little family this baby is coming into.
The next chapter is my life is here and I am welcoming it with open arms...literally.
Love you.....
The following pictures are a few fun times we have had. We have been getting together for family dinners at Mom's and here . I did a 5K Race for the Cure for breast cancer with my two good friends, Lori and Cris. We had so much fun I definitely want to make it a yearly event. I walked this year because my friends did but I would really like to run it next year. I have a picture of John and Cheri. John has been a part of our lives for many years. If you look back to the very first picture on this blog, he is in it. He is the one without a wig. The boys were all painted and dressed up to cheer on the cheerleaders at a competition. I just think it is funny he is in it and now him and Cheri are having a baby.
If you are wondering, Cheri will finish school. She is due April 27th and that is the last day of her finals...cutting it close but I'm sure it will all work out. Next year, her senior year, she will commute (Adrian is only 45 minute away) and we will play "pass the baby" while she is in class. She should have a light load since she has been taking the most credits she can and received 8 credits for going to Oxford this summer. John owns Monette's Market with his dad and they both said they will work out a schedule so he can take the baby while she is at school. I am off at 2:30 so I can take the baby then. Paul said he would take vacation days if we needed him to watch him/her. John is so excited he has already cleared out a room in his house for the baby. It will be a challenge for Cheri but she isn't the only one that went to college while raising a child and she has a ton of help. She is still cheering for football season but she isn't flying and this will be her last season. That will be sad but I'm sure the baby will make up for that.
Amanda is now working at Knight's Academy in Toledo and her baby will come at the end of the school year. That will work out well because she will be off all summer with the little one. Teaching is a great career when you have a child. What they do when she goes back is still up in the air. We will worry about getting her through the first trimester before we think about that. Clint is all for being a stay-home dad. He is so excited and ready for this baby. What a wonderful little family this baby is coming into.
The next chapter is my life is here and I am welcoming it with open arms...literally.
Love you.....
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About Me
- Cindy
- I am a mother and a grandmother (how did that happen?)I am a teacher. I teach English, Yearbook, Speech and Theater, and Zumba. I have taught many other things over the years. I love teaching.