Procrastination is the best, isn't it? I really should be cleaning my house, but instead I am blogging.
In the past couple weeks it really seems as though Ami is understanding her surroundings better. She has become really active and wants to grab anything colorful. I was reading at her age babies really start to be able to distinguish between different shades of the same color. She wants to be more mobile than she is capable of being. She practically tries to jump out of your arms onto the table to grab whatever is attracting her at the moment. It makes eating a little more difficult for us.
A couple of weeks ago we started her on vegetables. Carrots didn't go over too well. We fed them to her several times and finally go them to be acceptable to her. We have now moved onto squash. She seems to be doing better with that. We are trying to hold off on the fruits a little while to make sure she will eat her vegetables. It's amazing the progress she has made in understanding how to eat solids and letting you know when she doesn't want anymore.
She's growing up on us. When she rolled over I told Scott I didn't want her to grow up and this was one of the first steps of doing that. Up until that point she depended on one of us to move her around, besides her scooting around on her back. A baby is growing up fast!!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
A Loss
Today we had a death in our family. We're not sure if it was murder or just old age. I came home from the park to find Sam, our fish floating upside down. Earlier this morning the cat was super interested in the fish tank and had found a little of bit of space to put his paw in to bat around at the fish. The fish happened to be 10-12 years old. I have had him for 8 years. He had two prior owners.
He was a good fish. We could wait and clean the tank every six months and he still would survive. He also survived several moves. He was one tough gold fish. He kept me company while Scott was on his mission.
Now I know how Rudy felt in the episode of the Cosby show when her gold fish dies. Everybody gets dressed up and they have a memorial service around the toilet. Once they start the service all Rudy wants to do is watch TV. That's all I want to do too, but it makes it worse the fish tank is right next to the entertainment center.
On the other hand we don't have to clean the fish tank or remember to feed him everyday.
Peace be with you Sam!!
He was a good fish. We could wait and clean the tank every six months and he still would survive. He also survived several moves. He was one tough gold fish. He kept me company while Scott was on his mission.
Now I know how Rudy felt in the episode of the Cosby show when her gold fish dies. Everybody gets dressed up and they have a memorial service around the toilet. Once they start the service all Rudy wants to do is watch TV. That's all I want to do too, but it makes it worse the fish tank is right next to the entertainment center.
On the other hand we don't have to clean the fish tank or remember to feed him everyday.
Peace be with you Sam!!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
4 Month Check Up
Yesterday Ami and I ventured to the doctors office for her four month checkup. I was dreading going because of the shots. It seems like it gets worse as they get older. I don't why I never realized that they don't just put the tip of the needle in but the whole thing. Poor Ami. Her face turned as red as a radish and her eyes were clenched shut with her mouth open and no sound coming out. Eventually the scream came and everybody knew Ami was there.
Otherwise her doctor appointment was uneventful. She weighs in at 13lbs 14oz and is 25 inches tall. Her height to weight ratio is only in the 45th percentile, but the doctor said not worry. Her height is in the 75th percentile. We might just have a tall kid on our hands. As long as she doesn't out grow her dad we will be fine.
Other than that we are just trying to make arrangements for our house and animals to be taken care of while we are in NYC. Yesterday I spent a couple hours on the internet trying to figure out what we want to do while we are there. There is so much to do. I guess that is what happens if you are one of the first cities in the US to immigrate to. I have to keep on telling myself they have a lot better public transportation system them we do, because I get freaked out about how I am suppose to get from point A to point B without a car. It will be ok I know.
Otherwise her doctor appointment was uneventful. She weighs in at 13lbs 14oz and is 25 inches tall. Her height to weight ratio is only in the 45th percentile, but the doctor said not worry. Her height is in the 75th percentile. We might just have a tall kid on our hands. As long as she doesn't out grow her dad we will be fine.
Other than that we are just trying to make arrangements for our house and animals to be taken care of while we are in NYC. Yesterday I spent a couple hours on the internet trying to figure out what we want to do while we are there. There is so much to do. I guess that is what happens if you are one of the first cities in the US to immigrate to. I have to keep on telling myself they have a lot better public transportation system them we do, because I get freaked out about how I am suppose to get from point A to point B without a car. It will be ok I know.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
A Full Fledged Sandian!!
This past Friday it became official that Scott is a permanent Sandian. Things have been up in the air for the past several months whether or not Scott would get hired permanently. This past week the paperwork went through. Needless to say that is one less stressful thing on our plate.
Our next plan is for Scott to go to grad school in Fall of 2008. Hopefully Sandia will pay for him to go to school and also pay him a stipend. We would probably move to Illinois for a couple years so he can attend the University of Illinois. This is one of the main reasons we really wanted him to get hired permanently. It sounds like it may take some time to get into the Special Masters Program, so who knows if it will be the Fall of 2008 when this happens. Scott also has another option of getting his masters here at UNM and working 20 hours a week and receive his full salary. Either way more school is involved. I have to keep reminding myself that it is worth it.
Our next plan is for Scott to go to grad school in Fall of 2008. Hopefully Sandia will pay for him to go to school and also pay him a stipend. We would probably move to Illinois for a couple years so he can attend the University of Illinois. This is one of the main reasons we really wanted him to get hired permanently. It sounds like it may take some time to get into the Special Masters Program, so who knows if it will be the Fall of 2008 when this happens. Scott also has another option of getting his masters here at UNM and working 20 hours a week and receive his full salary. Either way more school is involved. I have to keep reminding myself that it is worth it.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Geo Caching
You may notice some pictures that talk about geo caching and wonder what are they talking about. Recently, Scott & I have taken up a new hobby. Scott needed a GPS for a scouting activity, so in order to convince me that we needed to buy one he found out about geo caching online. This way the GPS doesn't sit around our house and collect dust.
Basically people hide geo caches at certain latitude and longitude coordinates and other people go find them. It sounds pretty simple and easy but that's not always the case. The "treasure" isn't right out in the open, so you have to look around for it or sometimes. Other times a clue is at the the coordinates in order to get you to another place or point to find the cache.
We have been going out a couple times a week and doing this. It's amazing that there are almost 1200 caches around our house in a 50 mile radius. We have ended up in places around town that we wouldn't have otherwise ever seen. We hope to do the New Mexico challenge and find a specific cache in all 33 counties of NM. Of course this will take us some time, but sounds like a fun way to see NM.
Let us know about what you like to do as a family. Since Scott recently graduated and has a 40 hour a week job, we have a lot more time together. We need your suggestions!!
Basically people hide geo caches at certain latitude and longitude coordinates and other people go find them. It sounds pretty simple and easy but that's not always the case. The "treasure" isn't right out in the open, so you have to look around for it or sometimes. Other times a clue is at the the coordinates in order to get you to another place or point to find the cache.
We have been going out a couple times a week and doing this. It's amazing that there are almost 1200 caches around our house in a 50 mile radius. We have ended up in places around town that we wouldn't have otherwise ever seen. We hope to do the New Mexico challenge and find a specific cache in all 33 counties of NM. Of course this will take us some time, but sounds like a fun way to see NM.
Let us know about what you like to do as a family. Since Scott recently graduated and has a 40 hour a week job, we have a lot more time together. We need your suggestions!!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
New York, New York
In little over a month we will be headed to The Big Apple. Sandia is sending Scott there for some training for five days and I have decided to tag along. I am a little apprehensive about traveling on an airplane with a 5 month old, but have decided we're not going to let her hold us down.
We will be staying at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York. (One of those places I don't feel like I fit.) We haven't quite figured out what we are going to do when Scott isn't in training. Neither one of us have ever been to New York; any suggestions would be great.
Luckily Scott's project leader's wife and their son are going so during the day I will have somebody to run around with. I'm not sure I would want to wander around New York City by myself with a baby. I have probably watched way too many Law & Order episodes.
After New York we are taking a train to Pennsylvania to see some of my family for a few days. We are then continuing on to Philadelphia for a day so we can see the Liberty Bell and Scott wants to eat a Philly Steak sandwich in Philly.
The other question I propose to our loyal readers is, what is the necessities to pack for a baby? Can I get away with packing two outfits and washing them out by hand? I'm thinking about the limits on luggage flying and trying to figure out if there is going to be any room to pack myself some underwear.
P.S. New pictures have been posted. Some of them maybe repeats that you have seen before because Scott didn't realize that I had posted pictures from his graduation and Ami's blessing. Anyhow, enjoy.
We will be staying at the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel New York. (One of those places I don't feel like I fit.) We haven't quite figured out what we are going to do when Scott isn't in training. Neither one of us have ever been to New York; any suggestions would be great.
Luckily Scott's project leader's wife and their son are going so during the day I will have somebody to run around with. I'm not sure I would want to wander around New York City by myself with a baby. I have probably watched way too many Law & Order episodes.
After New York we are taking a train to Pennsylvania to see some of my family for a few days. We are then continuing on to Philadelphia for a day so we can see the Liberty Bell and Scott wants to eat a Philly Steak sandwich in Philly.
The other question I propose to our loyal readers is, what is the necessities to pack for a baby? Can I get away with packing two outfits and washing them out by hand? I'm thinking about the limits on luggage flying and trying to figure out if there is going to be any room to pack myself some underwear.
P.S. New pictures have been posted. Some of them maybe repeats that you have seen before because Scott didn't realize that I had posted pictures from his graduation and Ami's blessing. Anyhow, enjoy.
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