tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584962589041312024-03-18T23:21:00.063-05:00 The Littlest KalinsMandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-16318399789044939172018-05-08T07:11:00.000-05:002018-05-08T07:11:13.062-05:00A letter to my 3 year old Dinosaur...I mean...Son<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh Bubs, where has the time gone? It feels like you just turned 2 and now here we are celebrating your 3<sup>rd</sup> birthday. This past year you have fully embraced your toddler status yet little by little starting morphing into a little boy. You have so much to say these days whether it is telling us all about what you did at school each day, asking questions or making observations as we are driving in the car. You have continued to embody all things boy with your love of diggers, dinosaurs and danger. As the only boy among all the girls in the family, it would be easy to say that you are all rough and tough. While that is true 99% of the time, you still love are a little lover and give great hugs and juicy kisses. It melts my heart every night when you ask me to sing you “Sunshine” and then tell me, “I wove you, Mommy,” as I kiss your good night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was warned by my fellow boy moms that you would be develop a strong interest in construction equipment somewhere between 2 and 3. Lucky for you, there is always a construction site nearby whether it is on the route school or in the neighborhood. You love to point out all of the construction equipment and tell me which diggers are “sweeping” (aka sleeping) or not doing any work. My favorite line to hear you say is, “what that digger doing?” or “what that worker doing” when we drive past a construction site. While diggers are your favorite, you love to point out other big vehicles like school buses, fire engines, ambulances, and garbage trucks. No matter which one you see, you always say, “Wook it, Mommy!” and quickly ask, “Where they going?” As I said, you are full of questions and wonder. As exhausting as it can be sometimes, I love getting a glimpse into how your little mind works.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I think about your love of dinosaurs, I realize that it is more like an obsession. A healthy obsession but definitely an obsession. As you have started to talk more, that obsession has gotten stronger and stronger as you ask questions about dinosaurs and learn the different types. It is funny every time that you roar like a dinosaur. You really think that you are as scary as a T-Rex. When I was planning your birthday celebration, I knew that a dinosaur theme was definitely the way to go. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From the day you first met Eloise, she has been the light of your life. I love that you look forward to seeing her every morning and insist on saying goodnight to her every night. For the most part, you guys get along pretty well. Of course, you have your moments where you are still the annoying little brother stealing her Barbies or knocking over her doll with a big truck or pretending that your dinosaur is eating her shopkins. One of my favorite things to do is watch you two play “Baby.” You love to let Eloise mother you and pretend to treat you like her baby. It is super funny to hear you fake cry and Eloise rush to you and say, “Baby! Mommy is here.” These moments can be short-lived but they are still fun to watch. Last year around this time, you were calling Eloise, “Sheesh” and we loved it. Because you are a big boy now, you call her Eloisey. Trust me, just as cute. You used to have to try so hard to keep up with her but I’m pretty sure you can run faster that her on most days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">About a year ago, the sleep struggle started. First, you started climbing out of your crib. Solution: toddler bed. Second, you started getting out of your toddler bed and coming into our room. Solution: big boy bed. Third, you won’t stay in your big boy bed for more than a couple of hours each night. Solution: snuggle with a little maniac whenever he makes his way in and pray <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1803615716" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">tomorrow</span></span> night will be better. See, when you were still in my belly, I bought this cute little wooden sign that said, “You are my favorite reason to lose sleep.” Well, crap - wish granted. Joke is on me for buying a cute sign like that! We will figure this out eventually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Your Daddy & I joke more often than we should that your saving grace is how cute you are. If I could find one, I would get you a shirt that says, “Straight Outta Timeout.” You test our patience and all the limits with a cute little smirk on your face. You are a fearless thrill seeker or what some may call a “no limit soldier.” The world is your obstacle course. Or on most days, the couch is your trampoline. Every day that we avoid the ER is a good day! Last summer you coined the phrase, “3-2-1” as code for wanting to jump in the pool. By the end of the summer, you were basically jumping in somewhere between 3 and 2. I can only imagine what this summer will hold for us! Your first day of swim lessons 2 weeks ago, you teacher said, “I never had a kid be so fearless on day 1.” I just smiled and said, “Yep, that’s Preston!”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Over the past month, you have started repeating back to me one of the things I said to you while you were potty training – “You are the biggest boy ever!” You really have become the biggest boy ever. I’m so proud of you for being potty trained by your 3<sup>rd</sup>birthday. Cue the bonfire for the burning of all the diaper things – changing table, diaper cream, diaper bag, diaper genie, diaper caddy etc! In the next few months, you will be staring Preschool. I can’t believe it but I am so excited for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy 3<sup>rd</sup> Birthday to my dinosaur roaring, macky-cheese loving, daring boy. You are loved for the boy you are, the man you’ll become, and the son you’ll always be.</span></div>
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Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-51147246517153959202018-05-07T21:48:00.003-05:002018-05-07T21:48:54.584-05:00Preston's Birthday Questionnaire<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of my favorite birthday traditions I started when Eloise was 3 was this Birthday Questionnaire. I had extra help from her this year as she read most of the questions aloud to Preston. Spoiler alert - his answers are pretty funny! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Who doesn't LOVE a little home photo shoot for Valentine's Day? These two little cupids will always be my favorite (and most difficult at times) to photograph. I got these cute shirts as a surprise for Daddy. I think I picked out the right ones - you be the judge! </span></div>
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<br />Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-68290310494845738322017-12-10T14:30:00.003-06:002017-12-10T14:30:40.729-06:00Cuties in Christmas PJs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-84267019260020160602017-12-05T21:37:00.001-06:002017-12-05T21:37:41.316-06:00North Pole Breakfast 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Testing...testing...Is this thing still on?? Never fear! I'm still here just haven't posted on the blog since Eloise's birthday. LAWD. We are just livin that Kindergarten life over here in the Kalins house. Anyways...Guess who is back?!?</div>
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Before I recap our North Pole breakfast, check out these pics from Donuts with Santa. Eloise had a blast since this event is at her school. She was so nervous to talk to Santa but did a great job. He even told her that she was on the Nice List. It was hilarious how she turned and looked at us when he told her that as if she was saying, "See guys! I'm in the clear."</div>
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And then there was Preston...this was about 30 seconds before he freaked out about being within 20 yards of Santa.<br />
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And now, on to our North Pole Breakfast where we welcome back our Elf on the Shelf, Lyla ZigZa. The kids both got some new Christmas pajamas, coloring books, and chapstick. They are both obsessed with chapstick so while it is a little on the lame side, they loved it! <br />
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<span class="s2" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In August 2010, I walked down to Hines Child Care Center with my BFF, $10 for the wait list fee in hand & a prayer in my heart that I'd be pregnant sooner than later. Fast forward 2 years later, we welcomed you, Eloise Joy Kalins, on August 31, 2012. Now 5 years later in late August 2017, you have said goodbye to the only school/daycare that you've known since 13 weeks old and embarked on new journey at St Mike's where you are celebrating your 5th birthday with a new teacher and classroom of new friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="s2">Eloise, you are absolutely the coolest & smartest person that I know. Every day you amaze me with the things that you know, the topics that you have questions about and the crazy stories you tell. Your imagination is only matched by your flare for drama or your stubbornness. God help us when you are a teenager! </span><span class="s2">I hear this about 25 times a day unless it's the weekend and then it's more like 100...</span>"Mommy? Can I tell you something?" We never know what you will say or ask but most of the time, it's something super random. Some of the questions you asks absolutely stump us. When it comes to answering you, there's no tricking you or telling you some phoney-bologna. This year, we have tackled hard topics like cancer/illness, death & dying, God/Heaven/religion and making new friends. I pray that you will always have this sense of wonder and curiosity. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="s2">Your fashion sense is remarkable. Girl knows how to mix patterns & accessorize! Headbands all day, Everyday. </span>It's great that you dress yourself every day and do not want feedback or assistance. There hasn't been a cat-themed shirt that we have seen that has not made it into your closet. Somehow you have found a way to wear your cat ears headband to school and everyday functions and look fabulous. Kudos to you my love. Even on a hot summer day, you love a layered look. And who could blame you? You look adorable in a cardigan! </span><br />
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<span class="s2" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We knew from the very beginning that you would be such a good big sister to your baby brother. Grandma Carrot & I refer to you as "Mama 2." It's cool though because I carried that same title when it comes to my sister and she's 32. Bubbas loves you so much. I know he can be a real pain when he comes in your room at 6am on Saturday to wake you up but it's because he loves you so much and cannot wait to play. I love that you call him "Sweetie" or "Baby" when you talk to him. Thank you for being patient with him and including him when you play. One day, you will be both be so busy with your own friends and activities that I will miss hearing you two play in living room while I make dinner. I won't necessarily miss the wrestling and gymnastics that you do on the couch but I will miss that laughter. </span><br />
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<span class="s2" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When it comes to toys, you are all about the Barbies. Lately, you have gotten into the Girl Super Heros too. When I ask you about all of your My Little Ponies, you emphatically say, "I'm tired of ponies." Every once in a while, I will see you playing with them in the basement but I know your true love right now is everything Barbie. It's so fun to watch or more so listen to you while you play. Your imagination is amazing! I should really write down half of the scenes that you act out and write a book. No doubt that it would be a best seller. If you are not playing with the Barbies, you are playing dress up. Somehow you always end up casting yourself as some sort of Queen or Princess with a great backstory. I can't wait for the day that you can act in a real play!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The past few months, we have spent a lot of time talking about Kindergarten and getting you ready for your transition to a new school. You have always had such genuine excitement about going to St. Michael's. I secretly love it every time when you say, "St. Michael's" as opposed to "St. Mike's." I don't know why but it makes me smile. This past week you have embraced all the new routines of wearing a uniform, school drop-off, packing a lunch, school rules and after school program. Overall, I think you have done really well with this big transition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Eloise, my wish for you this next year is that it is filled with lots of love, friendship, excitement, learning and happiness. I never knew I could love someone as much as I love you. Happy 5th Birthday to my smart, funny, cat-loving, donut-eating, rap song singing, headband-wearing, feisty, beautiful girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love you to the moon & back, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just in case hanging with Princesses in Disney World wasn't enough for Eloise, we went to a Princess Party with a bunch of her girlfriends from school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We celebrated Father's Day and took some much needed family photos with the Clarks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Summer time means lots of pool time at Grandma Carrot's and Papa Kevin's house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Mommy & Auntie Lo kicked off the summer concert season with our favorite guys - </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">New Kids on the Block!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With Eloise starting Kindergarten at St. Michael's in August, we are spending alot of time talking about it. Eloise is most excited for the hair accessory options that come with her uniform. But seriously, she is really excited to be starting at a new school and making tons of new friends. We often talk about how cool it will be to bring her lunch every day and wear matching dresses with all her classmates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Don't be fooled by these photos of Preston. That boy has no sense of chill as he is full of energy and excitement about jumping in the pool. He likes to stand on the edge and say, "3 - 2 - 1" and then jump. When he wants to jump in, he tells you, "Bubbas...3, 2, 1?" Let's be real though - he jumps on 2. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Eloise's swim lessons have paid off this year as she is loving to practice her skills every chance she gets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4th of July was TONS of this year because we went to Papa Jim's lake house for a big party. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The biggest event of the Summer has been celebrating Brad's 40th Birthday. We enjoyed a fun getaway in the city with tons of good food & drinks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Brunch/Lunch at <a href="http://www.forkchicago.net/">Fork</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whiskey Tasting at <a href="http://www.koval-distillery.com/newsite/">Koval Distillery</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Dinner at <a href="https://www.elchebarchicago.com/">El Che Bar </a>at the Chef's Table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> After dinner drinks at<a href="http://www.cindysrooftop.com/"> Cindy's Rooftop.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Sunday Brunch at <a href="http://summerhousesm.com/chicago/">Summer House Santa Monica</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Homemade Decorations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's to more fun the rest of the summer!</span></div>
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Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-55087241500043294802017-05-15T22:22:00.000-05:002017-05-15T22:22:00.948-05:00Celebrating Preston!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Preston loves all things Mickey right now so it only seemed fitting to do a Mickey Mouse birthday party this year. In keeping with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme, we did a Hot Dog, Hot Dog, Hot Diggity Dog-themed menu. Preston loves his hot dogs too so it was a hit. </div>
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<br />Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-17829073132835458832017-05-09T21:42:00.000-05:002017-05-09T21:42:01.857-05:00Happy 2nd Birthday Preston<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Oh
sweet Bubbas, how we love you. You are a real handful at times and have taught
us so much this year about patience, humor, love, flexibility & the
differences between boys & girls. I do not care what people say - every kid
is different and boys & girls are different. We thought we had this 2 kid
thing down to science and then you became a rambunctious toddler. This past
year you have had more bruises, bumps & ouchies than Eloise has had in 4.5
years. While you are such as bruiser most of the time, you really are a lover.
You are a hugger and a big juicy kisser. I hope you always pucker up those big
lips and give me kisses when I see you. You are the ultimate thief when it
comes to <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">iPhones,
Barbies, Chapstick, water bottles, snacks & headbands. It's funny every
time that you put on one of Eloise's headbands! </span></span></div>
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all the obvious physical changes with turning 2, one of the biggest changes is
your hair! You went from a big bald head on your 1st birthday to a head full of
curls today. I die with those curls! I can't get enough of them. I just
want to scrunch them with a little product so they stay perfect all day. Don't
even get me started with those deep brown eyes that light up the room. I'm
pretty sure that you are left handed as I've seen you color or throw a ball
with some real power with that left hand. Only time will tell! I know you're
destined for greatness since your a mini version of your Daddy but some people
have told me that many Presidents are left-handed. No pressure Bubba Chubbas,
Mommy will love you whatever you do. </span><br />
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of the best parts of this age is your ability to communicate more. Since 18
months, you have started talking more & more. Granted, sometimes I think
you are half dinosaur because you love to growl & roar. You pretty much all the classic a<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">nimal noises for zoo & barn animals or anything that can growl. When it doubt, growl it out! </span>I swear, every week that goes by you are learning a few new words and stringing together little toddler sentences. Every once in a while, I can get to you count to five too. Eloise loves to make requests for you say all sorts of words or answer her off the wall questions. Since you were in
my belly, I wondered what you would call Eloise when you started to talk. You
ended up with, "Sheesh!" The more I thought about where that came
from, I realized that we often say to you, "Go show Eloise or go sit by
Eloise or go play with Eloise... SHE'S over there." We think that's where
you got the "Sheesh" from. We love it and I think Eloise loves
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is truly no greater joy than watching you & Eloise. You love each other so
much. I love that even at school when both of you can play with any one of your
friends on the playground that you often decide to play with each other. It makes my
mama heart so happy. You try so hard to keep up with her and be her little
sidekick. It's precious to see you try to play Barbies with her or try to jump
& dance like her. I know you will not always be like this with each other
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You are a fierce little bruiser with a personality just as big as your sister's. When people warned us that boys can be so much for physical than girls, I do not think that I fully appreciated that warning. Mama never knew how much blood went along with a bloody nose or what one does to stop it but I know now! Well I love that you can shake off a stumble or an ouchie pretty quickly, I don't think I was prepared for the number of gray hairs I would acquire this year watching you jump and run every where we go. I know that this next year will keep us busy and on our toes as your latest thirst for adventure does not seem to be waning. So, here's to the adventure that lies ahead with a 2 year old Preston Bradley Kalins!</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Easter Part II: Easter Egg Hunt & Dinner at the Backers</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The kids all participated in a great Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone got 10 eggs filled with goodies!</span></div>
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<br />Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-78652376887313190722017-02-23T22:05:00.001-06:002017-02-23T22:05:26.695-06:00Preston: 21 months & counting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First of all, Bubba Chubbas, Mommy is sorry that there has not been an official monthly post about you since you were 18 months. Whoops! All of your internet followers are surely mad at me too. Call it second child syndrome or just plain life but Mommy loves you so much that I'm doing an XXL post about the latest and greatest things going on with you. Here we go!</div>
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Since turning 18 months, Preston has moved up to the Young Toddler room at daycare and loves it. He has embraced the little routines that they have like washing their own hands before and after meals/snacks, sitting in a circle to read stories, and lining up along the wall to go outside. He also loves all the extra activities that they do in this class. One of his favorite things to do is arts & crafts. In particular, he loves to use the stampers and paint. Over the past few months, it has become clear that he is left-handed. Whether it is eating, coloring or throwing ball, he is using that left hand. The funny thing is that no one on either side of the family is left-handed! Brad is already trying to figure out how he will teach him to shoot a gun or bow & arrow with his left hand. </div>
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Anyone who sees Preston can say with all confidence that he is all boy but I'm pretty sure he is part dinosaur or monster because he loves to roar, growl and "scare" people as either one of those animals. He loves to run into a room and roar with his little hands up in the air to scare us. The louder you scream or the more you act scared the better! When he isn't growling at us, he is chatting up a storm. He is trying to say more and more real words every day. Some of my personal favorites are "Monk" for his monkey pacifier,"Buzzee" for his Buzz Lightyear toy, and "Poppy" for all things related to the Trolls movie. Oh yes, my true favorite is when he says, "Bye guys" to all his classmates when we leave daycare. I about die every day. I love listening to his little voice and hearing how he puts emphasis on certain syllables in words. Sometimes it is a real struggle to figure out what he is trying to tell us but we manage. Of course, he we understand him perfectly fine when he is telling us, "No!"</div>
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"Show me your muscles!"</div>
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Preston absolutely adores Eloise. For the most, they play pretty well together or just next to each other. He has learned about imagination play from her. He has watched her make different voices for her ponies, dolls, etc and now does the same thing. It's too cute! </div>
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Preston got his 1st haircut a few weeks ago because he was pretty much bald up until Christmas. It was a super quick and awesome haircut with my stylist and fellow boy mom Christy. I didn't save one curl or snap a pic. Whoops. I snapped this pic outside of the salon afterwards. </div>
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And then this one at home. He seriously posed himself there. I asked if I could take his picture and he backed himself up against the pole. Bless him. </div>
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You are so freakin cute. I could eat you.</div>
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Ah, those post nap time snuggles. Squeeze me a little tighter Bubbas...</div>
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While Preston may say...er...scream, "Mommy!" 3754 times a day, he is always asking where Daddy is and loves to snuggle up with him. I can't remember what they were watching here but it was probably an intense episode of Mickey or PJ Masks. </div>
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Preston is absolutely obsessed with all things bathroom related. When Eloise goes to the bathroom, he literally runs after her in there. He loves to wash his hands and flush toilets. Yeah, that is not always as awesome as it sounds. He likes to sit on the training potty in the basement and the children-size toilet in their bathroom. He tells us every time he goes "pee pee" and "poo poo." When the time comes, maybe this will translate to him potty training fast. A mama can dream...<br />
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Let's be real - it's not all sunshine & rainbows with an almost 2 year old. </div>
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Who knew that a stinky little boy could be full of so much sass. </div>
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It seems like we just celebrated your 1st Birthday now we are counting down the weeks until your 2nd Birthday. Where does the time go??</div>
<br />Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-34638290542771592742017-02-09T09:01:00.001-06:002017-02-09T09:01:21.872-06:00Goodbye to Grandma Fitz<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Dear Grandma Fitz, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">I truly believed that you would live forever. And, I'm
pretty sure that you told me you would at some point in my life. Now that
you're gone, I have this big hole in my heart. It’s funny because I guess I
didn't realize how much space you took up there until now. It's not just the
things you would say...or the things you would do...it's just you and knowing
that you were out there, somewhere, being you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Being Grandma Fitz and doing what Grandma Fitz does best. Everything. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">You
were love and generosity, mercy and forgiveness. You were kindness and
patience. You were Trefzger's apricot coffee cake and thumb print cookies on every
holiday. You were the great story for every lull in a conversation and the Grandma who drove a red jeep. You were
the push for so many people to be better, do better, and live better. You were
homemade pumpkin bread in old coffee cans and thanksgiving stuffing & cranberry relish. You were
Easter dress shopping at Bergner's and trips to Tanner’s Apple Orchard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> You were Dixon's Crab & Chutney dip and the ability to pick up a check at restaurant before anyone could say, "check, please." </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">You
were prayers for anyone who asked for them and ski runs in someone's
honor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You were the person that called everyone
"Honey" and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. You were funny emails and birthday cards to everyone you
knew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You were a whistler to babies
& teacher to a young mom who thought she knew everything but couldn’t manage
to get her 10lb baby boy to burp without your help. </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">You
were everything that is right and good in this world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">A few days before you died, I sat at your bedside, holding your hand, I told you it was ok to go. As soon as I said it, I wanted to take it back but I knew you were suffering. I told you that you had more important things to do now - watch over my babies and go be a Grandma again to my brother Robbie Allen. <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Just weeks earlier, I wrote a <a href="http://thelittlestkalins.blogspot.com/2017/01/grandma-on-my-mind.html">post</a> in your honor. One of the things I mentioned was one of the greatest lessons you've taught me as a mom: </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Do it. Make a memory. Experience the moment. Your kids will remember. </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">On the day you died, I had actually planned to come over that afternoon. We knew that your time was truly limited and even though I knew we wouldn’t have a conversation per se I just wanted to see you maybe “one more time.”</span></span>However, I didn't make it over in time before
you died because we took the kids to the little zoo by our house. What else are you supposed to do when it is 50 degrees out in January?!? And yes, I was doing what
you said - making memories. Toward the end of our zoo visit, I got the call
that you were gone. It did not matter how much I had been preparing myself for this and actually praying for it the last few days. I was devastated. I felt like I could not breathe. Later that day at your place, I told my mom that I was so
mad at myself for not being there earlier to be with you as you left this Earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My mom then told me that I was exactly where you would have wanted me to
be - with my family & out in the fresh air. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Since Eloise was a toddler, all you wanted was for her to know you and be comfortable with you. Because you were down in Peoria, she just did not have the time needed to connect with you like I did as a kid. However, when your cancer treatment brought you up to the Chicago area, all that changed. Not only did you become a regular part of my everyday life, you became that for Eloise. You & Eloise quickly developed a relationship. To this day, you are still the only one who calls her, "Elli." Eloise has seen you change for good & bad throughout the course of your treatment and had actually always assured me that you were doing better and would be fine. We did our best to prepare her over the last month or so that you were not getting better. Even with that preparation, it was one of the hardest things I have had to do as a parent to tell her you were gone. Thank God for Brad, his wise words and the strength you gave us to tell her. I'll never forget how she looked at me and the sweet, innocent things she said to me right after. When I told Eloise that she was so lucky to have known you and that you loved her so much, she squeezed me tighter and said, "I know." We continue to talk a lot about you watching over us in Heaven and how fascinating it is that you can hear our prayers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Every day since you left us, I've been left
with that feeling of "what now?" I'm not sure how we all are supposed
to go on knowing that you're gone. As I have said before, I will try to be everything to
my family you still are and always will be to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It won't be easy though as your shoes are
hard to walk in…your hiking boots are hard to climb in…and your skis are hard
to ski on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm determined to be the
kind, gentle, loving, passionate woman you showed me how to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">At your funeral this past weekend, the Priest quoted a few lines from the <a href="http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/death-is-nothing-at-all-by-henry-scott-holland">poem</a>, <em>Death Is Nothing At All</em> by Henry Scott-Holland - </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>"I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. </strong></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>All is well. "</strong></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">This has given all of us great comfort as we are struggling. I want you to know that I'm not sad all the time. I'm just sad in all these strung together moments where you creep into my thoughts and sometimes even my dreams. I woke up 2 Sundays ago, a week after you had died, with a heavy heart thinking about you. Later that morning, I looked out of the window and saw a big red cardinal. It's as if you knew I was hurting and you wanted to say Hi & I'm ok. So, while keeping my eye out for the next cardinal, I will take comfort in knowing that while you are no longer with us here on Earth, you are somewhere very near and all is well. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14pt;">Love you forever Grandma Fitz. </span></span></span></span></div>
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Mandy Kalinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04103336819050865985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1958496258904131.post-25924722058326311852017-01-04T21:00:00.002-06:002017-01-04T21:05:02.669-06:00Grandma on my mind<div style="color: #222222; direction: ltr; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 14.300000190734863px; margin: 15pt 0in 0pt; text-align: center; unicode-bidi: embed;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My mom said it best the other day when she said that this is sacred time with my Grandma Fitz. As much as it pains me to say, we are down to days with her. There is so much I want to say to her and so much I want to say to other people about this amazing woman. When she was diagnosed with Brain Cancer last year, I started writing down some thoughts about her. What better time than now to share them....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;">Forever the optimist, when faced with a second form of cancer, here is what she had to say, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"I've lived 85 years & I've had a blast!" </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When many get a diagnosis like you did, they have instant regret about their life. Not you. You've said from the beginning that you've lived a great life and you were ready for whatever God had in store for you. To be honest, you lived more life than 3 people combined!</span><br />
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I've loved this song by One Republic since it came out. The past year it has taken on greater meaning and made me think of my Grandma every time I hear it. Click <a href="https://youtu.be/KINfQbfZwik">HERE.</a> </div>
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<b>8th Grade Graduation</b></div>
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<b>80th Birthday</b></div>
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<b>Christmas 2011 - When we announced we were pregnant with Eloise </b></div>
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<b>Eloise's Baby Shower</b></div>
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<b>Preston's Sprinkle</b></div>
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<b>Whistling to Preston</b></div>
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Sharing your love of animals with Eloise</div>
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Thanksgiving 2015</div>
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<b>Christmas 2015</b></div>
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<b>Happy 85th Birthday Grandma!</b></div>
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<b>Easter 2016</b></div>
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<b>Visiting Great Grandma - October 2016</b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I asked your advice about what to tell Eloise when you are gone, without hesitation and with a smile on your face, you said, "tell her that I went to be with Jesus." I won't say that you lost your battle to cancer. We will say you surrendered yourself into the loving arms of God. I know you will be at peace and without sickness or pain but that's doesn't mean that we won't wish you were still here. Since we can't have you here, we will have to do the next best thing - live out your love to everyone we meet. Smile through pain and get back up every time we stumble. I will try to be everything to my family you have always been to me. It won't be easy though as your shoes are hard to walk in, your hiking boots are hard to climb in, and your skis are hard to ski on. I'm determined to be the kind, gentle, loving, passionate woman you showed me how to be.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You are love and generosity, mercy and forgiveness. You are kindness and patience, and Trefzger's apricot coffee cake and thumb print cookies on every holiday. You are the great story for every lull in a conversation. You are the push for so many people to be better, do better, and live better. You are homemade pumpkin bread and thanksgiving stuffing. You are comfort and home. Basically, you are everything we ever needed and don't want to let go of.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: italic;">you did, but </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: italic;">people will never forget how </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-style: italic;">you made them feel.” </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eloise & Preston had an amazing Christmas! Having children really brings out the magic of Christmas. I cannot tell you how fun it is to get these two dressed up in their Christmas best. They looked cute at every celebration we had this season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We kicked off our official Christmas celebration with Papa Jim the weekend before Christmas as we always do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After a fun night with the Kalins & Backer families, we headed home, put the kids right to bed and played Santa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brad found this awesome website where you can download a photo of your living room & Christmas tree and a Santa photo will be added. We told Eloise that we were going to try to capture Santa with our camera so when she saw this photo, she flipped out! She loved it and even brought it to school for Show & Tell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eloise was so surprised to get all the Troll toys because, "how did Santa even know that I loved Trolls and wanted these toys? I never told him when I saw him!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In case anyone had a doubt, this beefcake is born to play sports!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Time for stockings! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Picking out stocking stuffers is just as fun for me as shopping for the big gifts. I even fill Brad's stocking every year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last Christmas, Eloise was fascinated with the idea of someone getting a lump of coal in their stocking if they were bad. When I saw this candy this year, I had to pick it up for her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Preston got a drill set from Santa and was ready to help Brad put together all the toys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> To wrap up our Christmas celebrations, we headed over to Grandma Carrot & Papa Kevin's house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eloise got a FurReal Pet from Auntie Lo & her boyfriend Greg. She named it Twinkles and loves it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Grandma found Bubbas a "BUBBA" sign made of antlers. Perfection!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We finished out the night with eating the last of the Christmas cookies that Eloise decorated a few weeks ago. They were delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last Sunday, Grandma Carrot & Papa Kevin had us over for our annual Christmas Cookie Party. Grandma made 6 dozen cut out sugar cookies the day before so that we could focus all of our energy on decorating. Of course, there still was a lot of frosting taste testing and cookie sampling going on throughout the day. Eloise & Grandma made cookies to look like everyone in the family! See if you can find them in the mix here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Confession: I bought the kids matching chef hats in hopes that I could get some cute pics but BOTH of their heads were too big for these "young child-sized" hats. Oh well! I just propped it up on Preston's big ole head and snapped away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We may only be halfway through December but Eloise & Preston are having tons of Holiday Fun! We started off the Christmas season with a North Pole Breakfast celebrating the return of our Elf on the Shelf, Ms. Lyla Zig Za. She brought Christmas pajamas, Advent calendars, Donut ornaments (because she knows Preston & Eloise love their donuts), some Christmas frames and candy. The breakfast was a huge hit with the kids. I love making the magic happen for Eloise. She absolutely loves all of this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up was Donuts with Santa at St. Mike's the first Saturday of the month. This is the first year that we have gone to this event at our church (we got married here & both kids were baptized here) and what will be Eloise's school come next Fall. It was great! We have met a few families in the past few months from Soccer & Gymnastics that are also St. Mike's families and Eloise was excited to see some of those familiar faces there too. Eloise was so excited to meet Santa and tell him what she wanted for Christmas - Barbie House & Barbies. Preston was super freaked out by Santa so Eloise told Santa what she thought Preston should get for Christmas - trucks, cars & boy toys. After seeing Santa, we all enjoyed some donuts, Christmas crafts and games. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Eloise to Santa: "I want a Barbie House and one Barbie to put inside it"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Later that day, Eloise helped me finish putting the ornaments up the tree. It's true what they say that you never know how much of a control you are until you are pained by watching your kids put up ornaments. I'm did a lot of editing after the kids left for a special outing. Preston & Eloise were treated to a ride on the Polar Express by Grandma Sandy & Papa Mike. They had a blast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And then the morning of a at-home photo shoot, we had our 1st snow. They were thrilled!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I set up cute little Christmas bed scene in our guest room/craft room for some fun Christmas pajama- themed photos. I won't spoil the surprise from some of our family members with all the photos I took in this setup but here are some favorites of Eloise & Preston. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Santa made his annual visit Eloise & Preston's school last Friday. The event starts with Santa's arrival on a fire truck from the local Fire Department followed by a parade back to the school. My mom was able to sneak away from her clinic to join the fun. Eloise couldn't believe that Santa even knew Grandma Carrot! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preston was still freaked out but tolerated Santa long enough for me to snap the best photo ever. Don't worry, I printed this one and framed it immediately. I may have also made it the background on my phone. It is epic! Eloise was so excited to get a Christmas Barbie from Santa. She told me that he really listened to her when she saw him a few days earlier and decided to bring her an early gift because she has been "so good." Preston got a cement truck and he loved it! It makes an authentic beeping noise when it backs up and he loves it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had some friends over for a little Holiday dinner party this past weekend. We threw out all Christmas traditions and opted for making pizzas for the kids, ordering in delicious Thai food, and having the kids decorate store bought Christmas cookies for dessert. Oh yeah, I also did a little mini photo shoot for one of the families that came. What can I say, I can't help myself! Claire & Caden were so cute! Kudos to their mom Amanda for wrangling them between shots!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Happy 18 months Preston Bradley!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here we are at another milestone age. At your 18th month appointment, you weighed in around 30lbs and 32.28 inches long. When it was time for those dreaded shots, the nurse commented on how strong you were. Good thing Mommy has been trained to restrain unruly patients because those skills come in handy when the nurse asks me to hold you still. Kidding...not kidding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You are all Toddler Boy, all day! Every 5 seconds, we hear, "No!" or "Mine!" You are trying to figure out how to communicate with us more and more every day. You do a lot of pointing and saying, "Dis...Dat...Dis." You officially moved up to the Young Toddler room earlier this month and you were more ready! Now that you are playing with other kids your age and a little older, I can only expect your vocabulary to expand greatly. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was a hard transition to leave Ms. Tee who was his teacher since he was 12 weeks old. He loves her so! Last winter when Preston was battling ear ache after ear ache, Ms. Tee would hold him many days during his entire nap to give him some extra TLC. Every day since he left her room, he will walk past the door and stop to give her a kiss. Ms. Tee will always hold a special place in our hearts for the way that she loved on Preston. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There's a good chance that Preston is going to left-handed. I have noticed on more than one occasion that he prefers to color and paint with his left hand. You know who else is left-handed? Professional athletes & Presidents. Just sayin'...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This picture is a perfect example of the dynamic between Eloise & Preston. He literally just wants to do everything that she does. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As part of a project that the whole daycare was participating in, the kids each had to decorate a puzzle piece that reflected their personality and the things they loved. Here were the final products:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We started a Thanksgiving celebrations a little early this year. We had some of beloved family in from California so we decided to do a proper Thanksgiving during their time here. We used all of Great Grandma Fitz's recipes for the meal. She happily watched over the final preparations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Auntie Lo, cousin Emily and Eloise made custom Thanksgiving vests & headdresses for everyone. Eloise loves to pick out her clothes every day and often walks down our stairs saying, "Mommy! Look at me! I look so fashion!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Preston is still smitten with Aunt Patti. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of note, Eloise is not getting a new pet. A girl can dream!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have been so busy having fun the last few weeks that I have not had the time to sit down and highlight all the good stuff. We have done everything from cookie decorating with friends to pumpkin carving to Trick or Treating! Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Auntie Lo spent the weekend back at the end of October and brought all of her supplies to make her famous cake balls. Eloise was happy to help and sample all the candy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Click<a href="https://youtu.be/lSvFq7MV4ko"> HERE</a> to watch the Cake Ball making magic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This Fall has felt more like summer many days. Eloise and Preston were loving the extra opportunities to run around in the background in the evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Even though there are tons of pumpkin patches around the Chicagoland area, we ended up at Cosley Zoo to pick out some pumpkins this year. They have a cute Fall Festival throughout October that it just the right amount of fun for the kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> What can I say? It is in their DNA to look for deer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Eloise kept referring to the pumpkin "guts" as brains. Haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Halloween is so much fun for the Kalins kids! They get to do a Halloween parade with daycare followed by a little party. Preston was a perfect monster as he would growl on command. Eloise was so excited to be a witch this year...mostly because she got to wear some of my makeup. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After school, we went over Aunt Dina & Uncle Bob's house to trick or treat with Alex, Reese & Quinnley. They all had a blast running from house to house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As soon as Halloween is over, it is Christmas overload everywhere. Eloise jumped right on that train and was happy to start looking at the Target catalog for possible gifts. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Happy 17 months Preston!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Somehow the last month flew by and this Chubbas is already 17.5 months if you want to be really accurate. We have been super busy the past month enjoying lots of Fall Fun. I will get to that at the end of the post so for now, here is some Preston's latest antics...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every night he stands at the landing on his way to the bathtub and yells, "BYE!" to Eloise and Brad. He will stand there and repeat it and yell louder until they acknowledge him. Let's pause for the cuteness of that butt too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> While I'm getting his bath ready, he loves to climb up on his chair and "read" to himself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In the morning, the only way that I can manage to get ready is let him watch PBS kids on what used to be Eloise's iTouch. Yeah, yeah - screen time, yada, yada. Mama has to take a shower!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> What better game to play than hide & seek in my own closet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> You can't really tell but this in the midst of a classic toddler meltdown. Preston is big fan of throwing himself on the ground. Good times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a step up, literally, from his obsession with the toilet water. Now, he loves to push the step stool over to the sink and turn the faucet on to wash his hands. He has watched Eloise doing it 100 times so it was only a matter of time before he figured it out too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preston thinks he is a 4 year old so it only makes sense that he would climb up in the "Tree house" in Eloise's PreK classroom so she could read to him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Preston LOVES bath time and when Eloise joins him it is a real party for him. If you are involved in this scene, I'd suggest a wet suit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To say that Preston was a horrible napper at home or sleeper in general would be an understatement. We put the hammer down a few weeks ago with middle of night or early morning wake ups and fully embraced some serious cry it out moments or even hours. He has made much improvements and has been napping in his crib on the weekends as opposed to being held for 2 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Preston is such a cutie and it's a good thing because he is full energy and mischief!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We kicked off Fall with a trip to a local apple orchard just outside of DeKalb. The kids had a blast picking apples, sampling them and throwing them in the grass. Eloise wanted to pose the corn as a scarecrow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I surprised Eloise and decorated for Halloween/Fall one night after she went to bed. She was so thrilled! I used to love to decorate for the holidays but, ya know, kids and life get in the way of putting those things up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Eloise played soccer this Fall and loved it. Kidding! She actually hated it and told her coach that. Oh well! She made some friends and got to wear pink soccer socks & shoes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is a little video of one of her 1st games. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Now that she is in PreK, she had homework.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We paid Great Grandma Fitz a visit a few weeks ago to bring her pictures and tell her all about the fun we have been having this Fall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Preston is 16 months & wired for trouble. We are in the tantrum & seeking independence stage and it can be rough. Preston basically thinks he's 4 like Eloise and wants to do everything she does - use utensils, drink out of cups & play like a big kid. Some days it feels like we are playing this crazy game of "Preventing Preston from killing himself." For example, it's super fun to fall backwards off the couch, right? WRONG. Good thing I've got a great hair stylist because Mama is getting more gray hair everyday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my favorite times with Preston is bed time because he's cuddly and sweet. Even he has a bookshelf full of books, he loves these 2. He grabs then every night. It's so cute when he laughs at the funny parts too. </span></div>
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