It's been a long week - today was a bonus - it's Friday and it was pay day! It's been forever since I worked a 5 day week - not sure I like it much. I won't work a 5 day week until March now.
Debbie Sieger and I are having a booth at the Snowflake Garage Sale at the Benson Center tomorrow. We spent a couple of hours setting up our area tonight. I hope we get rid of most of our "treasures" tomorrow. We have a good menu planned - our traditional pimento cheese sandwiches and kick ass brownies. Yum, yum. I bought a few baby things tonight - hope to get there early enough tomorrow to get some things before the big rush starts.
Sunday will be a busy day - we will go to church, then the Rotary fish Dinner fundraiser. We are going to a Super Bowl party which starts at 4 p.m. - lasagna and snacks. Yum yum.
Monday and Tuesday are Peyton and Amanda Days. Amanda has some fun things planned for us - can't wait! Hopefully I will see little Miss Peyton roll over.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Cold Week
I am tired of this cold weather. I've been staying in over my lunch hour at work just because it is too cold to get out, and I'm tired of being cooped up there so long every day. I have to play the organ at a funeral tomorrow at 2, so I guess I will be getting out mid-day - thank heavens!
Peyton has had an exciting week - she rolled over twice on Monday! Our little overachiever! She has been talking to her Grammy on the phone too. We have some great conversations. Our driveway is pretty slick, and the front steps are unbelievably slick. Choir practice was good tonight. Getting ready for the Snowflake Garage Sale on Saturday - setting up Friday night. Super Bowl party Sunday evening, and then - and then - a trip to Olathe on Monday and Tuesday to hang out with my two favorite girls. Can't wait
Peyton has had an exciting week - she rolled over twice on Monday! Our little overachiever! She has been talking to her Grammy on the phone too. We have some great conversations. Our driveway is pretty slick, and the front steps are unbelievably slick. Choir practice was good tonight. Getting ready for the Snowflake Garage Sale on Saturday - setting up Friday night. Super Bowl party Sunday evening, and then - and then - a trip to Olathe on Monday and Tuesday to hang out with my two favorite girls. Can't wait
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Weekend Bliss
It has been a busy weekend starting with the arrival of the St. Louis Mintuns Friday night. Saturday morning, the Todds arrived. We enjoyed a quick visit at our house before we all went over to Grandma and Grandpa Mintun's for the January birthday celebration (Mary, Joe and Lennys birthdays). Peyton, of course, was the real star. Joe brought his girlfriend, Amy Jones, to meet the family for the first time. She passed inspection! Seems like a very nice girl - we enjoyed spending time with her. She held Peyton and looked like a natural. After a tasty lunch and visiting, we went back to our house where Tara, Kyle and Leah Calton came to meet Peyton and to spend the afternoon visiting us. Peyton slept quite a bit of the time, but it was nice for Leah and Peyton to get to meet each other, especially since their mothers are such great friends. We had a light supper, and then it was time for Peyton's "bedtime ritual" before they went back to Olathe. Wonderful visit - just too short. Peyton is smiling all the time now and is more and more fun all the time. Grammy and Grandpa are in love with her for sure!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Obama History
Peyton will not remember this day, but we will have to make sure she knows about her first year of life and the history that was made by President Barack Obama being inaugurated as the first African-American President of the United States. All the media coverage has been unreal. There is a lot of excitement in the country - let's hope it is channeled in the right direction and things get turned around - quickly. The war needs to end - the economy needs to improve - etc.
Peyton's Uncle Clint is in Washington, DC taking in all the celebrations going on - can't wait to hear the stories he will have to tell. I keep watching TV hoping to see him - only a few million other people there with him.
What a memorable day.
Peyton's Uncle Clint is in Washington, DC taking in all the celebrations going on - can't wait to hear the stories he will have to tell. I keep watching TV hoping to see him - only a few million other people there with him.
What a memorable day.
Monday, January 19, 2009
More
I forgot to "blog" how Peyton is so much more interactive now - she smiles - she cooes - I am not sure how to spell the plural of cooing - she held my fingers while I gave her a bottle - she "talks" - she is stronger and stronger with her neck muscles.
Her favorite thing is when she is having her diaper changed and gets to move her legs around with no pants on. She really gets them going!
Apollo is so cute with her. He likes to go outside when she cries.
Her favorite thing is when she is having her diaper changed and gets to move her legs around with no pants on. She really gets them going!
Apollo is so cute with her. He likes to go outside when she cries.
Martin Luther King Day Holiday
Grandpa and I set out for the Overland Park area after lunch on Sunday, making a few stops for shopping before arriving for the main event in Olathe - visiting PEYTON!!! While exchanging a sleeper for Peyton at JCPenney, we stumbled upon the most fantastic clearance sale on baby clothes ever! $40, $32, $28 outfits, jeans, dresses, sweaters, etc. for $1.18 - that's right - $1.18!!!!! We "saved" $326 and spent $15 (remember we had the exchange too) - buying little Peyton some new things for now and for next winter - probably 20 items in all. You know me - I love a bargain - and this was one of the very best deals ever - if not THE best. Amanda also took advantage of a great sale at Carter's on Saturday and found Peyton some adorable things, so our sweet little girl should be pretty much set for clothes for a while. Talk about fun! Grandpa was a real trooper and held my purse while I combed the racks.
As was the plan, Amanda and Chad took advantage of Grammy and Grandpa being in Olathe to do a little "couple" bonding by shopping and going out to dinner Sunday afternoon/evening. We were sooooooo thrilled to get to take care of Peyton while her parents went out for some much deserved "alone" time. Amanda gave us all the instructions about bottles, the milk, napping, etc. and then didn't even take her phone with her (she forgot it) - we teased her when she got home that she wasn't too concerned about us! Of course, Chad had his phone and we had his number, so we would have been able to get ahold of them should we have needed them - but we didn't, thank goodness. We were so happy they had a good time and trusted us. We are doubly glad we did okay so we can do it again soon! We are always available!!!! We were blessed with another hour of Peyton time Monday morning while Amanda went to the gym and Chad was sleeping in. She was so much fun. Grammy dressed her (in the outfit Mommy had specified), but I added a finishing touch by putting shoes on her! Not that she will be walking anywhere, but they sure looked cute with her outfit. I took some teasing for that call. Oh well - being the Grammy has privileges. All in all, it was a wonderful experience for us. We had a great time visiting with Amanda and Chad (and Peyton of course) after they returned from dinner.
After we left their house, around 10 a.m. Monday morning, we went down to the Plaza for Ron to have another visit regarding the root canal which was started a couple of weeks ago. We shopped a little more in Belton on the way home. A great weekend. Murray had a sleepover with his "Granny and Grandpa" Mintun. He had a great time too.
As was the plan, Amanda and Chad took advantage of Grammy and Grandpa being in Olathe to do a little "couple" bonding by shopping and going out to dinner Sunday afternoon/evening. We were sooooooo thrilled to get to take care of Peyton while her parents went out for some much deserved "alone" time. Amanda gave us all the instructions about bottles, the milk, napping, etc. and then didn't even take her phone with her (she forgot it) - we teased her when she got home that she wasn't too concerned about us! Of course, Chad had his phone and we had his number, so we would have been able to get ahold of them should we have needed them - but we didn't, thank goodness. We were so happy they had a good time and trusted us. We are doubly glad we did okay so we can do it again soon! We are always available!!!! We were blessed with another hour of Peyton time Monday morning while Amanda went to the gym and Chad was sleeping in. She was so much fun. Grammy dressed her (in the outfit Mommy had specified), but I added a finishing touch by putting shoes on her! Not that she will be walking anywhere, but they sure looked cute with her outfit. I took some teasing for that call. Oh well - being the Grammy has privileges. All in all, it was a wonderful experience for us. We had a great time visiting with Amanda and Chad (and Peyton of course) after they returned from dinner.
After we left their house, around 10 a.m. Monday morning, we went down to the Plaza for Ron to have another visit regarding the root canal which was started a couple of weeks ago. We shopped a little more in Belton on the way home. A great weekend. Murray had a sleepover with his "Granny and Grandpa" Mintun. He had a great time too.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Day After
Imagine my surprise when I clicked into my blog and found pictures!!!! I had just told my sister-in-law, Mary, who checks my blog often that I didn't know how to put pictures on my blog like Amanda puts on hers - well.........my very sweet daughter helped me out and put some great pictures on my blog too of her and Peyton's visit to Clinton yesterday. Thanks Amanda! Amanda usually doesn't put pictures of herself on her blog, so it was nice to see a beautiful picture of mother/daughter on my blog. How nice.
The "day after" the wonderful visit from the Todd girls was a let down. I always miss them terribly right after I have seen them. I miss them every day when I don't get to see them, but the first day after a visit is the worst. I know we are very fortunate to live as close to them as we do, but I can't help wishing we were closer so I could see them more often. I have been very blessed to get to spend lots of time with them since Peyton has been born - for that I am VERY thankful and appreciative. A lot of Grammy's don't get that opportunity.
I was very proud all day, though, to hear from my co-workers how much they enjoyed the visit from Peyton and Amanda and what a pretty baby they think Peyton is and how "hot" they think is Amanda is looking - not even looking like she had a baby 8 weeks ago.
Great-Grandma Mintun commented at coffee this morning that she thought it was a good thing she didn't live any closer to Peyton because she would be wanting to go see her all the time if she did!
Work was very slow today. I took my lunch since it was so cold so I didn't have to go out. We went to the Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Banquet tonight - good meal of brisket and cheese cake. Doing a little computer "work" now while the electric blanket warms up my bed.
The "day after" the wonderful visit from the Todd girls was a let down. I always miss them terribly right after I have seen them. I miss them every day when I don't get to see them, but the first day after a visit is the worst. I know we are very fortunate to live as close to them as we do, but I can't help wishing we were closer so I could see them more often. I have been very blessed to get to spend lots of time with them since Peyton has been born - for that I am VERY thankful and appreciative. A lot of Grammy's don't get that opportunity.
I was very proud all day, though, to hear from my co-workers how much they enjoyed the visit from Peyton and Amanda and what a pretty baby they think Peyton is and how "hot" they think is Amanda is looking - not even looking like she had a baby 8 weeks ago.
Great-Grandma Mintun commented at coffee this morning that she thought it was a good thing she didn't live any closer to Peyton because she would be wanting to go see her all the time if she did!
Work was very slow today. I took my lunch since it was so cold so I didn't have to go out. We went to the Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Banquet tonight - good meal of brisket and cheese cake. Doing a little computer "work" now while the electric blanket warms up my bed.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Peyton & Amanda Visit Clinton
Peyton and Amanda made a visit to Clinton today - and boy, were they popular. First stop was the Family Services Office where Peyton met all of Grammy's co-workers. They were all enthralled with her. After her Amanda fed Peyton, all three of us went to Hawthorn Bank to meet all of Grandpa's co-workers. Peyton was a hit there too!!!
Great-Grandma Mintun fixed a delicious fried chicken dinner/chocolate pie lunch for all of us, including Ron. Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa both held Peyton and enjoyed her immensely. We left Apollo and Murray with the Mintuns while Amanda, Peyton and I went to Walmart. We saw a few people we knew at Walmart who of course thought Peyton was gorgeous.
Amanda and Peyton picked up the dogs at Mintuns while I ran to Aldi to get some of the things we forgot to get at Walmart!
Great-Grandma Arthur stopped by to visit with Peyton after we returned home. Grandpa came home early from the bank (which never happens, but with Peyton here, well......) and starting holding Peyton immediately.
Grandpa went to Smith's Restaurant Express to get us a tenderloin for dinner - that is what sounded good to Amanda. It was delicious.
Plan was for Peyton and Amanda to go to choir practice with me to meet the choir, but she had been a little fussy all afternoon, and it was soooooo cold, so we came to the conclusion it was best for her to make an appearance at choir practice some other time. They stayed home with Grandpa while I went to choir practice. Grandpa then went to church to the Board Meeting. When I returned home, Amanda had Peyton dressed for bed and was feeding her. I got to burp her one last time and love on her - then they went home. It was sad. I didn't want them to go. Amanda called - Peyton was asleep by the time they got outside the city limits and slept all the way home - as did Apollo.
Words can't express how wonderful it was to have them here today. I hadn't seen Peyton for a week - she had changed so much. So much more alert, stronger, etc. We compared her pictures with Amanda's baby pictures - they could be twins. A carbon copy.
What a blessing to get to spend the day with them - we hope they come back soon!!!!!!!! We love them so much.
Great-Grandma Mintun fixed a delicious fried chicken dinner/chocolate pie lunch for all of us, including Ron. Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa both held Peyton and enjoyed her immensely. We left Apollo and Murray with the Mintuns while Amanda, Peyton and I went to Walmart. We saw a few people we knew at Walmart who of course thought Peyton was gorgeous.
Amanda and Peyton picked up the dogs at Mintuns while I ran to Aldi to get some of the things we forgot to get at Walmart!
Great-Grandma Arthur stopped by to visit with Peyton after we returned home. Grandpa came home early from the bank (which never happens, but with Peyton here, well......) and starting holding Peyton immediately.
Grandpa went to Smith's Restaurant Express to get us a tenderloin for dinner - that is what sounded good to Amanda. It was delicious.
Plan was for Peyton and Amanda to go to choir practice with me to meet the choir, but she had been a little fussy all afternoon, and it was soooooo cold, so we came to the conclusion it was best for her to make an appearance at choir practice some other time. They stayed home with Grandpa while I went to choir practice. Grandpa then went to church to the Board Meeting. When I returned home, Amanda had Peyton dressed for bed and was feeding her. I got to burp her one last time and love on her - then they went home. It was sad. I didn't want them to go. Amanda called - Peyton was asleep by the time they got outside the city limits and slept all the way home - as did Apollo.
Words can't express how wonderful it was to have them here today. I hadn't seen Peyton for a week - she had changed so much. So much more alert, stronger, etc. We compared her pictures with Amanda's baby pictures - they could be twins. A carbon copy.
What a blessing to get to spend the day with them - we hope they come back soon!!!!!!!! We love them so much.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday
Since I have had to increase my Prednisone dosage to keep the chronic hives away, I am not sleeping much - my days usually start around 4 a.m. I'm not getting enough sleep, but I sure am getting a lot of things done in those early morning hours! Yesterday morning I walked on the treadmill and organized and marked things for the Snowflake Garage Sale coming up 1/31. This morning I made chili for lunch after church and walked on the treadmill.
We had a good time at the Elks Celebration Dinner last night to celebrate the new building after the collapse 2 years ago. We went with the Siegers and sat with the Eatons and Ammons as well - great food (brisket, scalloped potatoes, etc.) and fun visiting.
Church was uneventful - choir sang and did a good job. This afternoon I baked rolls - my assignment to bring to the Super Bowl Party at the Ammons on 2/1. Lasagna is the main course, so rolls should go good.
We are anxiously awaiting Amanda's and Peyton's visit to Clinton on Wednesday of this week. Grammy and Grandpa can't wait to hug and kiss our little precious girl, and there are a lot of Clintonians anxious to meet Peyton. Grandma Mintun is fixing lunch for all of us - fried chicken and chocolate pie (except for Peyton of course).
We are so happy Peyton is setting records for sleeping - 8 p.m. to 5:45 a.m. two nights in a row - exceptional! At 7 weeks old, pretty good - and then she goes back to sleep for an hour or so. Mommy and Daddy have been able to get some good rest in, which is great.
We had a good time at the Elks Celebration Dinner last night to celebrate the new building after the collapse 2 years ago. We went with the Siegers and sat with the Eatons and Ammons as well - great food (brisket, scalloped potatoes, etc.) and fun visiting.
Church was uneventful - choir sang and did a good job. This afternoon I baked rolls - my assignment to bring to the Super Bowl Party at the Ammons on 2/1. Lasagna is the main course, so rolls should go good.
We are anxiously awaiting Amanda's and Peyton's visit to Clinton on Wednesday of this week. Grammy and Grandpa can't wait to hug and kiss our little precious girl, and there are a lot of Clintonians anxious to meet Peyton. Grandma Mintun is fixing lunch for all of us - fried chicken and chocolate pie (except for Peyton of course).
We are so happy Peyton is setting records for sleeping - 8 p.m. to 5:45 a.m. two nights in a row - exceptional! At 7 weeks old, pretty good - and then she goes back to sleep for an hour or so. Mommy and Daddy have been able to get some good rest in, which is great.
Friday, January 9, 2009
It's Friday
What a week! It started with the two great "Peyton Days" in Olathe visiting Amanda, Chad, Peyton and Apollo. The rest of the week has been very busy. Choir practice started at church again after a 3 week break following Christmas. We had a good crowd, and it was fun. Work has been very busy - it's appraisal time, a time I absolutely hate. Rating 11 employees on five different components each - trying to be honest while at the same time being tactful - is stressful, hard work! Today I played the piano/organ for a funeral at our church. I'm anticipating a semi-busy, semi-relaxing weekend. Going to give my Mom a permanent tomorrow morning, and Ron and I are going to the Elks Celebration Dinner tomorrow night with friends. Church on Sunday - then starting to organize my "treasures" for sale at the Snowflake Garage Sale coming up 1/31 at the Benson Center.
Next Wednesday, weather permitting, Amanda and Peyton are planning a trip to Clinton to meet Grammy and Grandpa's co-workers and friends. We are really looking forward to it.
Sitting here thinking about how blessed I am - here are just a few of my blessings - in no particular order:
A beautiful, caring, intelligent and sweet daughter, Amanda
A beautiful, healthy and sweet granddaughter, Peyton
A 35 year marriage to a wonderful man, Ron
A son-in-law, Chad, who loves and adores our daughter and granddaughter
Parents who are both 80 years old and are still able to live in their own home
A brother, sister-in-law and nephews who I love and am close to
Murray and Apollo (and Lenny)
Friends and church family
A job I enjoy
Peyton and Amanda
God-given musical talent and a venue to share it
Amanda and Peyton
A comfortable home
Relatively good health
Peyton and Amanda
List could go on and on - I'm one fortunate lady!
Next Wednesday, weather permitting, Amanda and Peyton are planning a trip to Clinton to meet Grammy and Grandpa's co-workers and friends. We are really looking forward to it.
Sitting here thinking about how blessed I am - here are just a few of my blessings - in no particular order:
A beautiful, caring, intelligent and sweet daughter, Amanda
A beautiful, healthy and sweet granddaughter, Peyton
A 35 year marriage to a wonderful man, Ron
A son-in-law, Chad, who loves and adores our daughter and granddaughter
Parents who are both 80 years old and are still able to live in their own home
A brother, sister-in-law and nephews who I love and am close to
Murray and Apollo (and Lenny)
Friends and church family
A job I enjoy
Peyton and Amanda
God-given musical talent and a venue to share it
Amanda and Peyton
A comfortable home
Relatively good health
Peyton and Amanda
List could go on and on - I'm one fortunate lady!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Grammy's Delight
It was my privilege to spend a couple of days in Olathe with Peyton, Amanda, Chad and Apollo. Amanda had a doctor's appointment on Monday for her 6-week post-partum check-up (can you believe Peyton is 6 weeks old), so Grammy had the honor of taking care of Peyton in the waiting room. Before the appointment, we made a quick trip to BabiesR Us and Sam's Club (she slept), and afterward, we went to The Olive Garden for lunch. Amanda was excited to be released to go back to the gym after an absence of several months while carrying Peyton. I made the ultimate sacrifice and offered to stay at home with Peyton while Amanda went to the gym - ha ha. It was absolutely fantastic. Not a sacrifice at all - more like an honor! And then, luck struck twice - Amanda went back to the gym on Tuesday, and Peyton and I got to bond "alone" again!!!! Peyton was a little fussy on Tuesday and had difficulty taking a very long nap, but she was feeling better around noon, so we all ran some errands while she slept in her car seat before I headed back to Clinton (she likes the car as long as it is moving). What a blessing to get to spend time with my two favorite girls in the world! I'm one lucky Grammy! I love them so very much and love spending time with them. I've only been home two hours, but I miss them already. It was nice seeing Apollo too - he's not exactly sure what is going on. I appreciate Chad sharing his girls with me for a couple of days.
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